Apr 26 - Two sedans slammed together on Jamaica Avenue. Three people suffered whiplash and neck or head injuries. Metal bent. Sirens followed. Streets in Queens stayed dangerous.

Two sedans crashed at Jamaica Avenue and 212 Place in Queens. Three people were injured: a 28-year-old front passenger, a 40-year-old female driver, and a 38-year-old male driver. Injuries included whiplash, neck, and head trauma. According to the police report, both vehicles listed 'Other Vehicular' as contributing factors. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash left both cars damaged, with impacts to the left front bumper and left side doors. All injured occupants were conscious after the collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4809366 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-04

Apr 25 - A BMW driver chased a motorcyclist through Queens. He struck from behind. The bike exploded. The rider died at the scene. The SUV hit another car before stopping. Police charged the driver with murder. Grief marked the street.

ABC7 reported on April 25, 2025, that Jordan Rosen, 42, turned himself in after a deadly crash on Woodhaven Boulevard in Queens. Rosen, driving a BMW SUV, allegedly pursued and struck William McField, 55, after a road rage incident. According to officials, Rosen 'sped towards McField until the BMW struck the motorcycle from behind.' The impact caused the motorcycle to explode, killing McField instantly. Surveillance footage captured the sequence, including Rosen running a red light and colliding with another vehicle. Rosen faces charges of second-degree murder, reckless driving, and other offenses. The McField family's attorney called for 'increased enforcement against aggressive driving and tailgating.' The case highlights the lethal consequences of aggressive driving and the need for stronger traffic enforcement.

• SUV Driver Charged After Queens Crash, ABC7, Published 2025-04-25

Apr 21 - Metal bolts crashed through a windshield in Queens. Glass exploded over the passenger. The No. 7 train rumbled above. Danger rained down. This was not the first time. The system failed to shield those below.

ABC7 reported on April 21, 2025, that debris from the No. 7 subway train fell onto a car at Queens Plaza, shattering the windshield and denting the hood. Rahimi, the driver, said, "We were driving right off here. Something fell off the train, damaging the windshield." Passenger Malnick described, "A bolt hit and then right away just the sound of glass exploding and glass all over me." The incident echoes previous cases: in 2019, falling debris from elevated tracks struck vehicles three times in a month. The MTA responded then by intensifying inspections, but the problem persists. The agency now says it is investigating and will inspect the area. The repeated incidents highlight ongoing risks from aging infrastructure above city streets.

• Falling Subway Debris Strikes Car In Queens, ABC7, Published 2025-04-21

Apr 20 - A fire truck turned onto Juniper Boulevard. The driver struck a man on a bicycle. He died at the scene. Police closed the street. Another life ended in the crosswalk’s shadow. The city investigates. The street stays dangerous.

ABC7 reported on April 20, 2025, that an FDNY truck struck and killed a bicyclist in Middle Village, Queens. The crash happened as the truck turned onto Juniper Boulevard from 80th Street. According to police, 'the truck was turning onto Juniper Boulevard from 80th Street in Middle Village when the collision occurred.' The cyclist, an adult male, was pronounced dead at the scene. The NYPD is investigating. The incident highlights the risks faced by cyclists at intersections and the dangers of large vehicles turning across paths. Policy questions remain about intersection design and vehicle operation in dense neighborhoods.

• FDNY Truck Turns, Cyclist Killed In Queens, ABC7, Published 2025-04-20

Apr 19 - A fire truck turned onto Juniper Blvd North. It struck a cyclist. The crash happened by the park. The man died at the scene. No arrests. The investigation continues. The street stayed quiet. The loss is final.

According to NY Daily News (April 19, 2025), an FDNY fire truck collided with a cyclist near 80th St. and Juniper Blvd North in Middle Village, Queens. The article states, "An FDNY fire truck fatally struck a cyclist Saturday afternoon in Queens, police said." The cyclist, an unidentified man, was pronounced dead at the scene. Police have not made any arrests. It remains unclear if the fire truck was responding to an emergency call. The NYPD Collision Investigation Squad is reviewing the incident. The crash highlights risks at intersections and the dangers faced by cyclists near large vehicles, especially in busy city corridors.

• Fire Truck Kills Cyclist Near Queens Park, NY Daily News, Published 2025-04-19

Apr 16 - SUV hit parked sedan on Jamaica Ave. Two children and two adults injured. Faces, legs, and bodies bruised. Crash left pain and fear. Streets stay hard for passengers.

A station wagon/SUV traveling west struck a parked sedan on Jamaica Avenue in Queens. According to the police report, two children, ages 6 and 10, and two adults, ages 35 and 54, suffered injuries to the face, legs, and entire body. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage. The report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors are detailed in the data. Passengers bore the brunt of the impact, with complaints of pain and visible abrasions. The crash underscores the risks faced by vehicle occupants in city traffic.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4806388 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-04

Apr 10 - Two sedans crashed nose to tail on Cross Island Parkway. Metal twisted. An 18-year-old unbelted. A 27-year-old gripped his leg, hurt but awake. A baby listed. No cries. Driver distraction cited.

Two sedans collided on Cross Island Parkway. According to the police report, metal crumpled as the cars met nose to tail. A young man, 18, wore no belt. Another driver, 27, suffered a leg injury and whiplash but remained conscious. A baby was listed among the occupants, with no injuries recorded. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. No other errors or equipment issues were cited before distraction. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4805811 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-04

Apr 6 - SUV and sedan collided on slippery Queens street. An 86-year-old woman in the front seat suffered arm and shoulder injuries. Pavement conditions played a role. Impact was hard and sudden.

An SUV and a sedan crashed at 79-19 259 St in Queens. According to the police report, pavement was slippery at the time of the collision. Five people were involved. An 86-year-old female passenger in the front seat was injured, suffering whiplash and upper arm trauma. The sedan was making a right turn when it struck the parked SUV. The report lists 'Pavement Slippery' as a contributing factor. No driver errors were specified in the data. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4803684 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-04

Apr 5 - A BMW and motorcycle collided on Woodhaven Boulevard. Both vehicles burned. The motorcyclist died at the scene. The BMW driver survived. No arrests. Police are investigating. Another life lost on a wide, fast Queens road.

According to NY Daily News (April 5, 2025), a fatal crash occurred at 60th Drive and Woodhaven Blvd. in Rego Park, Queens. A BMW SUV and a motorcycle, both heading south, collided around 9:22 a.m. Both vehicles caught fire. Police said, 'only the car driver survived the collision.' EMS pronounced the motorcycle rider dead at the scene. The BMW driver was hospitalized in stable condition. No arrests have been made, and police continue to investigate. The crash highlights the persistent dangers on major Queens thoroughfares, where high speeds and heavy traffic put vulnerable road users at risk.

• Motorcyclist Killed In Queens Collision Blaze, NY Daily News, Published 2025-04-05

Apr 4 - Two cars left the street in Queens. One hit children and a man on a sidewalk. Another plowed into women waiting at a bus shelter. Broken bones, head wounds, fear. No one died. Streets turned dangerous in a blink.

CBS New York reported on April 4, 2025, that two separate crashes in Queens left multiple pedestrians injured. In Astoria, a 35-year-old driver 'lost control of her vehicle and went onto the sidewalk, running over two girls, ages 7 and 14.' Police charged her with reckless driving and driving without a license. Later, in South Ozone Park, a 79-year-old driver swerved, sideswiped a bus, then 'jumped the curb and struck four women who were standing at a bus shelter.' All victims survived, but injuries ranged from broken bones to head trauma. The incidents highlight ongoing dangers for pedestrians and raise questions about driver screening and street design.

• Queens Drivers Mount Sidewalks, Hit Pedestrians, CBS New York, Published 2025-04-04

Apr 3 - Two cars struck Jorman Esparza-Olivares at a busy Rego Park crossing. He suffered head and body trauma. Medics rushed him to Elmhurst. He died six days later. Both drivers stayed. No charges. The intersection remains dangerous.

NY Daily News reported on April 3, 2025, that Jorman Esparza-Olivares, 23, was killed after being struck by two drivers while riding his e-bike north on 63rd Drive at Queens Blvd. The crash occurred just before 5:30 p.m. on March 19. According to police, 'It wasn't clear if any of the men involved in the crash ran a red light.' Esparza-Olivares suffered severe injuries and died six days later at Elmhurst Medical Center. Both drivers, operating a Ford SUV and a Mercedes Benz, remained at the scene and were not immediately charged. The incident highlights persistent risks for cyclists at major intersections and raises questions about traffic controls and driver awareness on Queens Blvd.

• E-Bike Rider Killed At Queens Intersection, NY Daily News, Published 2025-04-03

Mar 31 - Two sedans collided on Grand Central Parkway. The lead driver suffered bruises to her abdomen and pelvis. Police cite driver distraction and faulty brakes. Systemic danger left one injured, both cars damaged.

According to the police report, two sedans crashed on Grand Central Parkway in Queens. The 2017 Honda sedan was rear-ended by a 2023 Subaru sedan. The driver of the Honda, a 49-year-old woman, sustained contusions and bruises to her abdomen and pelvis. Police listed 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Brakes Defective' as contributing factors. The injured driver was not ejected and remained conscious. The report highlights driver error and mechanical failure as causes. No blame is placed on the injured occupant.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4803496 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-04

Mar 29 - Two sedans collided on 89 Avenue in Queens. The 75-year-old female driver making a left turn suffered chest injuries and shock. Police cite unsafe speed as a key factor. Both vehicles sustained front bumper damage in the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on 89 Avenue in Queens at 16:01. A 75-year-old female driver, traveling north and making a left turn in a 2023 Jeep sedan, collided with a southbound 2006 Honda sedan going straight ahead. The point of impact was the right front bumper of the Jeep and the left front bumper of the Honda. The female driver was injured, suffering chest injuries and shock, and was wearing a lap belt and harness. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor to the crash. The male driver of the Honda was licensed and traveling straight. Both vehicles sustained front bumper damage. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4801941 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-04

Mar 29 - A 25-year-old man crossing a marked crosswalk in Queens was struck by an SUV traveling north on 92 Ave. The pedestrian suffered a fractured hip and upper leg. The driver failed to yield right-of-way, causing serious injury without vehicle damage.

According to the police report, the crash occurred shortly after midnight on 92 Ave in Queens. A 25-year-old male pedestrian was crossing a marked crosswalk without a signal when he was struck by a northbound SUV. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the primary contributing factor by the vehicle driver. The pedestrian sustained a fractured, distorted, and dislocated injury to his hip and upper leg, classified as injury severity level 3. The driver, a licensed male operating a 2004 Toyota SUV, was slowing or stopping before the impact, but the vehicle sustained no damage. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene. No other contributing factors related to the pedestrian were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4801890 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-04

Mar 28 - Three sedans struck on 234 Street in Queens. Metal crumpled. A woman in the front seat took the blow. Chest bruised. She stayed conscious. No driver errors named in the report.

According to the police report, three sedans traveling east on 234 Street in Queens collided at 18:08. The crash hit the center front and back ends of the cars. A 43-year-old woman riding in the middle front seat was injured, suffering chest contusions. She was conscious and wore a lap belt. The report lists no driver errors or contributing factors. All drivers were licensed and moving straight ahead. The collision left the passenger hurt. No ejections or deaths were reported.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4801858 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-04

Mar 28 - A westbound SUV struck a southbound convertible at 263 St in Queens. The convertible driver, a 26-year-old woman, suffered whole-body injuries and shock. Both vehicles sustained damage to their left sides. Police report lists unspecified driver errors.

At 8:20 AM on 263 St in Queens, a collision occurred involving a westbound Honda SUV and a southbound BMW convertible, according to the police report. The SUV impacted the convertible's left rear quarter panel with its center front end, damaging both vehicles' left sides. The convertible driver, a 26-year-old female occupant, was injured with bodily trauma to her entire body and experienced shock. She was restrained with a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. Both drivers were licensed. The report cites unspecified contributing factors from both drivers, indicating driver errors without further detail. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4801799 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-04

Mar 28 - A speeding Mercedes ran a red in Queens. The driver, high and drunk, struck a young airport worker headed to his job. The worker died. Two passengers survived. The driver, a probationary firefighter, now faces manslaughter charges.

NY Daily News reported on March 28, 2025, that Michael Pena, a probationary FDNY firefighter, was fired after being charged with vehicular manslaughter in a Queens crash. Prosecutors said Pena drove 83 mph in a 25 mph zone, ran a red light, and struck Justin Diaz, 23, who had the right-of-way. Pena's blood-alcohol content was 0.156%, nearly double the legal limit, and he tested positive for cocaine and marijuana. The article states, 'Pena was driving nearly 60 mph above the speed limit after a night of drinking at a bar.' Surveillance footage confirmed the sequence. Two passengers in Pena's car were hospitalized. The crash highlights ongoing risks from impaired and reckless driving, even among public servants.

• Firefighter Charged After Fatal Queens Crash, NY Daily News, Published 2025-03-28

Mar 26 - A 53-year-old male SUV driver suffered back injuries and whiplash after his vehicle struck the rear of a sedan while making a right turn. Both vehicles sustained front and rear center-end damage in the impact.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 8:37 on 212 Street involving a 2024 SUV and a 2018 sedan. The SUV driver, a 53-year-old man, was making a right turn when his vehicle's center front end collided with the sedan's center back end. The SUV driver was injured, sustaining back pain and whiplash, and remained conscious. Both drivers were licensed in New York. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not indicate any pedestrian involvement or victim fault. The collision highlights risks associated with turning maneuvers and rear-end impacts, with the SUV driver's actions preceding the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4801384 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-04

Mar 25 - A northbound SUV struck the left front bumper of a sedan changing lanes on Cross Island Parkway. The impact injured a 70-year-old female passenger in the SUV, causing bruises and contusions to her arm. The crash stemmed from following too closely.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 22:40 on Cross Island Parkway. A 2020 GMC SUV traveling north rear-ended a 2007 Infiniti sedan that was changing lanes. The point of impact was the SUV's right rear bumper striking the sedan's left front bumper. The report cites "Following Too Closely" as the contributing factor, indicating driver error by the SUV operator. The SUV carried three occupants; a 70-year-old female passenger seated in the left rear suffered contusions and bruises to her elbow, lower arm, and hand. She was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The sedan had one occupant, the male driver, who held a valid New York license. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report. The collision highlights the dangers of insufficient following distance on high-speed parkways.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4801214 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-04

Mar 23 - A 62-year-old male driver suffered neck abrasions after a collision in Queens. The sedan struck an object with its right front bumper. According to the police report, driver inattention caused the crash, resulting in moderate injury to the driver.

At 4:02 AM in Queens near 94-24 Hollis Court Blvd, a 62-year-old male driver operating a 2018 Nissan sedan traveling south went straight ahead when the vehicle's right front bumper struck an object. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Driver Inattention/Distraction." The driver was not ejected and remained conscious but sustained neck abrasions classified as injury severity level 3. The report lists no other contributing factors or victim behaviors. The driver held a valid New York license. Vehicle damage was limited to the right front bumper. This incident highlights the dangers of driver distraction leading to self-injury and vehicle damage.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4800543 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-04