Mar 29 - A 33-year-old woman driving an SUV suffered hip and upper leg injuries after a collision on Grand Central Parkway. The driver was conscious and restrained, but police cite driver inattention as the cause of the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 6:00 AM on Grand Central Parkway involving a single SUV driven by a 33-year-old licensed female driver. The vehicle was traveling west, going straight ahead, when it was struck at the center back end, causing damage to the center front end. The driver, who was wearing a lap belt and harness, sustained contusions and injuries to her hip and upper leg but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor to the crash. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were cited. The incident highlights the dangers of driver distraction leading to serious injury even when safety equipment is used.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4801917 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-04

Mar 28 - Two sedans collided on Grand Central Parkway at 9 a.m. Both drivers were female and injured, suffering neck whiplash. The crash involved unsafe lane changing, striking the center back end of one vehicle and the front bumper of the other.

According to the police report, at 9:00 a.m. on Grand Central Parkway, two sedans traveling west collided. The driver of the 2023 Nissan sedan was changing lanes unsafely, striking the center back end of a 2021 Mercedes sedan that was going straight ahead. Both drivers, females aged 29 and 21, sustained neck injuries consistent with whiplash and were conscious at the scene. The driver of the Nissan was cited for unsafe lane changing as a contributing factor. The rear passenger in the Nissan also suffered neck injury. Neither occupant was ejected. Vehicle damage was concentrated at the center back end of the Nissan and the front bumper of the Mercedes. The report highlights driver error in lane changing as the primary cause.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4802486 - 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 27 - A 41-year-old woman suffered full-body contusions after a sedan struck her at an intersection. The driver, making a left turn, failed to pay attention. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal. The impact was to the vehicle’s center front end.

According to the police report, a 41-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing at an intersection on Union Turnpike. The driver, a licensed female operating a 2022 Jeep sedan, was making a left turn when the collision occurred at 9:48 AM. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal, eliminating victim fault. The impact occurred at the vehicle’s center front end, and the pedestrian sustained contusions and bruises to her entire body. Despite the collision, the vehicle showed no damage. This crash highlights the dangers posed by distracted drivers failing to yield to lawful pedestrian crossings.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4801604 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-04

Mar 26 - A 15-year-old e-scooter rider suffered a concussion and arm injuries after an SUV rear-ended him while merging on Utopia Parkway in Queens. The SUV driver’s failure to maintain distance caused the violent impact, demolishing the scooter’s roof.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at noon on Utopia Parkway in Queens. A 15-year-old male driving an e-scooter was injured when a 2022 Dodge SUV merged and struck the scooter from behind. The report cites "Following Too Closely" as the primary contributing factor, indicating the SUV driver failed to maintain a safe distance. The e-scooter driver was not ejected but sustained a concussion and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The e-scooter’s roof was demolished on impact, and the SUV’s right front bumper and quarter panel were damaged. The e-scooter driver was in shock and suffered serious injuries. No contributing factors related to the victim’s behavior were noted. The SUV driver was licensed and traveling northbound, merging lanes when the collision occurred.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4801649 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-04

Mar 23 - A 10-year-old boy suffered head injuries and shock after a sedan struck him at a Queens intersection. The driver failed to yield and was distracted, hitting the child who was crossing with the signal. The impact damaged the vehicle’s left front bumper.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling north on 147 Street in Queens was making a left turn around 9 p.m. when it struck a 10-year-old pedestrian crossing at the intersection with Jewel Avenue. The child, who was crossing with the signal, sustained head injuries and was in shock, with minor bleeding reported. The report cites driver errors including inattention and distraction, as well as failure to yield the right-of-way, as contributing factors to the crash. The vehicle’s left front bumper was damaged at the point of impact. The driver was licensed and operating a 2016 Toyota sedan. The victim’s crossing behavior was noted but not listed as a contributing factor.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4800661 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-04

Mar 19 - Two sedans collided head-on in Queens at 10:53 a.m. The impact injured a 50-year-old female driver, who suffered neck injuries and shock. Police cited unsafe speed as a contributing factor in the crash.

According to the police report, two sedans traveling eastbound collided near 148-21 61 Road in Queens. The driver of a 2014 BMW sedan, a 50-year-old woman, sustained neck injuries and was in shock after the crash. The report states the point of impact was the left front bumper of the BMW and the left side doors of the other sedan, which overturned. The driver was not ejected and was unrestrained. Police identified unsafe speed as a contributing factor to the collision. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. The crash occurred at 10:53 a.m., highlighting the dangers of excessive speed even during daylight hours.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4800003 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-04

Mar 18 - A Mercedes sedan slammed into stopped traffic on 188 Street. The crash left a 72-year-old woman with neck injuries. Police cite driver inattention and other vehicular factors. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.

According to the police report, a Mercedes sedan traveling north on 188 Street near Grand Central Parkway struck the rear of a stopped Honda sedan, causing a chain reaction that pushed into a Ford SUV ahead. The 72-year-old woman driving the Mercedes suffered neck injuries described as whiplash and was conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Other Vehicular' as contributing factors. The injured driver was properly restrained with a lap belt and harness. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved in the crash. The collision highlights the danger posed by driver distraction and failure to respond to stopped traffic.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4799789 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-04

Mar 15 - A minivan struck a 78-year-old woman crossing Northern Boulevard. The driver fled. She died at the hospital. Police have not released her name. No arrests. The street stayed open. The city moved on.

According to NY Daily News (published March 15, 2025), a 78-year-old woman was killed crossing Northern Blvd. near Parsons Blvd. in Flushing around 9:30 p.m. Friday. Police said, "A 78-year-old woman was fatally struck by a hit-and-run driver as she crossed a Queens street." The dark-colored minivan was traveling west when it hit her mid-block. The driver did not stop. No arrests have been made. The victim was taken to New York Presbyterian-Queens Hospital, where she was pronounced dead. Her name has not been released. The crash highlights ongoing dangers for pedestrians on major city corridors and the persistent issue of drivers fleeing fatal scenes.

• Elderly Woman Killed In Queens Hit-Run, NY Daily News, Published 2025-03-15

Mar 14 - Two sedans collided on Aberdeen Road. Both drivers were women. One suffered head trauma and whiplash. Police blame driver inattention and distraction. Metal twisted. Streets stayed dangerous.

According to the police report, two sedans crashed on Aberdeen Road in Queens at 11:05 a.m. Both drivers were female. The Nissan, heading south, was struck in the right rear quarter panel by a Hyundai traveling west, which took damage to its right front. The 34-year-old Nissan driver suffered head trauma and whiplash but stayed conscious and was not ejected. She wore a lap belt and harness. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor for both drivers. No victim actions contributed. The crash left both vehicles damaged, marking another case of driver error on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4798648 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-04

Mar 13 - A car hit a man and a child in Flushing. The man lay trapped under the vehicle. Both went to the hospital. The man’s injuries were critical. The driver stayed at the scene. Police are still investigating.

ABC7 reported on March 13, 2025, that a car struck two pedestrians at 32nd Avenue and 138th Street in Queens. Police found an adult man pinned under the vehicle and a child, aged 8 to 10, also injured. Both were hospitalized, with the man in critical condition. The article states, 'Police responded...and found an adult man pinned under a vehicle.' The driver remained at the scene, and the investigation continues. The crash highlights the ongoing risk to pedestrians at city intersections. No charges or details on driver actions were released at the time of reporting.

• Man And Child Struck In Queens Crash, ABC7, Published 2025-03-13

Mar 10 - A 44-year-old male driver suffered back injuries and whiplash after his vehicle was struck from behind on the Van Wyck Expressway. The crash occurred at 8 p.m. The driver was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness.

According to the police report, a 44-year-old male driver was injured in a rear-end collision on the Van Wyck Expressway at 8 p.m. The driver, who was restrained by a lap belt and harness, sustained back injuries and complained of whiplash. The collision involved a 2025 Lincoln sedan traveling north, which impacted the center back end of the driver's vehicle. The report does not list any contributing factors such as failure to yield or driver error, nor does it indicate any victim behaviors contributing to the crash. The driver was not ejected and remained conscious throughout the incident.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4798912 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-04

Mar 10 - A 30-year-old male driver was found unconscious after a collision involving two SUVs in Queens. The impact damaged the left front quarter panel of one vehicle. The driver held a permit license. No other injuries or contributing factors were reported.

According to the police report, the crash occurred in Queens near 152-11 85 Ave at 8:16 AM. Two station wagons/SUVs traveling east were involved. One vehicle was parked before the crash and sustained damage to its left front quarter panel. The injured party was a 30-year-old male driver who was unconscious at the scene. The driver held a New York permit license. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. There were no reported injuries to other occupants or pedestrians. Vehicle two showed no damage and no driver information was provided. The report does not indicate any victim behaviors or helmet use, focusing solely on the collision impact and driver status.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4798199 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-04

Mar 7 - A collision between two sedans traveling south on 150th Street in Queens caused a driver to suffer back injuries and whiplash. The crash, marked by rear-end impact, was linked to driver inattention. Both drivers were licensed men, one injured.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on 86-04 150th Street in Queens around 12:10 PM. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead southbound when the crash occurred. The point of impact was the center back end of the lead vehicle and the center front end of the trailing vehicle. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. One driver, a 47-year-old man wearing a lap belt and harness, sustained back injuries and whiplash but was not ejected and remained conscious. Both drivers were licensed in New York. The collision highlights the dangers of driver distraction leading to rear-end crashes, with no contributing factors attributed to the injured occupant.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4797005 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-04

Mar 6 - An SUV merging eastbound on Horace Harding Expressway collided with a sedan traveling straight ahead. The sedan’s driver, a 26-year-old woman, suffered back injuries and whiplash. The impact struck the sedan’s left side doors, causing serious injury.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Horace Harding Expressway in Queens at 3:20 PM. A Nissan SUV was merging eastbound when it struck the left side doors of a BMW sedan traveling straight ahead. The sedan’s driver, a 26-year-old female occupant, was injured with back trauma and whiplash, classified as injury severity level 3. The report notes the SUV’s pre-crash action as 'Merging' and the point of impact as the sedan’s left side doors, indicating a failure to yield or improper merging maneuver by the SUV driver. No contributing factors were listed for the sedan driver. The collision caused damage to the left side doors of the sedan and the right front bumper of the SUV. The report does not assign fault to the injured driver but highlights the merging action as the critical factor.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4797003 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-04

Mar 6 - A 77-year-old woman suffered head injuries and shock after a sedan backed into her near Jewel Avenue in Queens. The vehicle showed no damage, but the driver’s unsafe backing caused the collision. The pedestrian was not in the roadway at the time.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 10:45 near 140-04 Jewel Avenue in Queens. A 77-year-old female pedestrian was injured when a 2020 Nissan sedan, traveling north, backed unsafely and struck her. The report cites "Backing Unsafely" as the primary contributing factor. The pedestrian was located off the roadway and suffered head injuries with minor bleeding and shock. The sedan showed no damage at the center back end, indicating the impact was likely low speed but significant enough to cause injury. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle alone. No other contributing factors from the pedestrian were noted. This incident highlights the dangers of unsafe vehicle backing maneuvers in areas where pedestrians may be present.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4796827 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-04

Mar 5 - A driver turned right on Main Street and struck a 31-year-old woman crossing with the signal. She suffered neck injuries and bruises. Police cite distraction and improper turning as causes.

According to the police report, a 31-year-old woman was crossing Main Street at Jewel Avenue in Queens with the signal when a vehicle making a right turn hit her. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Turning Improperly' as contributing factors. The pedestrian suffered neck injuries and contusions, and was in shock. The vehicle struck her with its center front end but was undamaged. No fault is attributed to the pedestrian.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4796829 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-04

Mar 4 - A drunk, speeding firefighter ran a red light in Queens. He slammed into Justin Diaz’s car. Diaz died. He was 23. His family buried him with his new degree. The firefighter faces charges. The street remains unchanged.

According to the NY Daily News (2025-03-04), Justin Diaz, 23, was killed when an off-duty FDNY firefighter, Michael Pena, sped through a red light at 83 mph in a 25 mph zone and struck Diaz’s BMW at 107th St. and Northern Blvd. Diaz was heading to work at LaGuardia Airport. Prosecutors say Pena was drunk, high on cocaine and marijuana, and refused a breath test. His blood-alcohol content was 0.156 percent. Surveillance footage confirmed Diaz had the right-of-way. The article notes, 'The victim had the right-of-way, and Pena ran a steady red light, prosecutors say.' Pena was charged with vehicular manslaughter and DWI. His license was suspended. The case highlights ongoing dangers for New York City road users and questions about bail and accountability for reckless drivers.

• Firefighter Runs Red, Kills Airport Worker, NY Daily News, Published 2025-03-04

Mar 2 - A sedan slammed into a moped on Hillside Avenue, metal grinding metal. A 20-year-old man, helmeted, was crushed, pain radiating through his body. He stayed conscious. The street bore witness to the violence of careless force.

A violent collision unfolded on Hillside Avenue near 185th Street in Queens when a sedan struck a moped, according to the police report. The impact left a 20-year-old male moped passenger with severe crush injuries to his entire body. The report states he wore a helmet and did not lose consciousness, but the pain was overwhelming. Both vehicles were reported as going straight ahead before the crash. The police report does not specify contributing factors or assign blame, listing them as 'Unspecified.' However, the narrative details the sedan striking the moped, with the moped absorbing the force at its center back end and the sedan’s left front bumper taking the hit. The violence of the impact underscores the ever-present danger vulnerable road users face when sharing streets with heavier vehicles.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4795796 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-04

Mar 1 - A pickup truck barreled down Grand Central Parkway, smashing a sedan mid-turn and crushing a parked SUV. Blood pooled on the asphalt. A 56-year-old man, semiconscious, bled from his head as sirens screamed through Queens’ night.

According to the police report, a pickup truck traveling straight on Grand Central Parkway near 150th Street collided forcefully with a sedan that was making a right turn. The impact pushed the pickup into a parked SUV, crushing its rear. The report details that a 56-year-old male driver of the sedan was left semiconscious, suffering severe head bleeding. The narrative states: 'A pickup slammed into a turning sedan, then crushed a parked SUV. A 56-year-old man lay semiconscious, blood leaking from his head.' Police cite 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The crash data lists no victim behaviors as contributing factors. This collision highlights the deadly consequences of driver inattention and improper turning maneuvers on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4795524 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-04