Feb 10 - A distracted sedan driver struck an infant boy in Queens. The right front bumper hit his head. Blood pooled on the dark asphalt. The child lay semiconscious, not yet one year old. The road offered no protection. The car did not stop.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling north near 75-11 150th Street in Queens struck an infant boy who was not yet one year old. The vehicle's right front bumper hit the child's head, causing severe bleeding and leaving him semiconscious on the roadway. The report states the crash occurred at 21:38, after dark. Driver inattention and distraction are cited as the sole contributing factors in both the vehicle and person records. The narrative confirms the driver was distracted at the time of impact. No contributing factors are attributed to the infant pedestrian. The police report describes the scene in stark terms: 'The right front bumper hit his head. He bled on the asphalt, semiconscious.' The data underscores the lethal consequences of driver distraction, especially for the most vulnerable.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4791835 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Feb 10 - A 75-year-old man crossing at a marked crosswalk in Queens was struck by a vehicle making a right turn. The impact injured his hip and upper leg, leaving him in shock. The driver’s inattention caused the collision at a busy intersection.

According to the police report, the crash occurred around 6:30 PM in Queens near 83-18 Parsons Blvd. The pedestrian, a 75-year-old man, was crossing at a marked crosswalk without a signal when a vehicle making a right turn struck him on the right front bumper. The report cites "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as the primary contributing factor, repeated twice, emphasizing the driver's failure to maintain focus. The pedestrian suffered injuries to his hip and upper leg and was left in shock. There is no mention of any pedestrian error or contributing factor beyond the driver’s distraction. The vehicle was damaged on the right front bumper, confirming the point of impact. This crash highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving in intersections where pedestrians are legally crossing.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4791821 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Feb 8 - A sedan traveling east on the Long Island Expressway collided with a tractor truck. Three sedan occupants suffered knee and shoulder injuries. Police cited driver inattention, unsafe lane changing, and limited view as key factors in the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on the Long Island Expressway at 1:30 AM. A sedan traveling east struck a tractor truck also going east. The sedan's driver was cited for 'View Obstructed/Limited,' while both the driver and passengers were linked to 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Unsafe Lane Changing.' Three male occupants in the sedan, ages 26, 32, and 35, sustained injuries to their knees, lower legs, feet, and shoulder areas, all conscious and wearing lap belts and harnesses. The point of impact was the sedan's right rear bumper and the truck's left front bumper. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report highlights driver errors and limited visibility as primary causes, with no victim fault indicated.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4791101 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Feb 8 - A car struck an underpass on Belt Parkway. Metal twisted. A woman, 27, died at the hospital. A man survived. Police do not know who drove. The wreck left questions. The system failed to protect its passengers.

According to NY Daily News (published February 8, 2025), a single-car crash on Queens’ Belt Parkway killed a 27-year-old woman and injured a 30-year-old man. The white Toyota sedan hit an underpass near 225th Street around 3:50 a.m. Both occupants were found outside the wreck when police arrived. Investigators are unsure who was driving at the time of impact: 'Since both occupants were out of the car at the time of the crash, investigators haven't figured out who was driving, police said.' The woman died at Long Island Jewish Hospital-Valley Stream; the man was expected to survive. The article highlights ongoing uncertainty about driver identity and underscores the persistent risks on city highways, especially where loss of vehicle control leads to deadly outcomes. The investigation continues.

• Woman Killed In Queens Parkway Crash, NY Daily News, Published 2025-02-08

Feb 5 - A man slammed his Mercedes into a stopped car on the Whitestone Expressway. The impact threw an MTA worker onto the pavement. The driver ran. The worker died. Police found the abandoned car. The driver had no license.

NY Daily News reported on February 5, 2025, that James Vennitti, 63, was arrested for a deadly hit-and-run on the Whitestone Expressway in Queens. On February 10, 2024, Vennitti allegedly rear-ended David Berney, 43, after Berney and another driver stopped in the middle lane following a minor collision. The crash threw Berney from his car, killing him at the scene. The other driver was injured. Vennitti, unlicensed, abandoned his Mercedes and fled on foot. Police arrested him a year later. A grand jury indicted Vennitti for leaving the scene of a fatal crash and driving without a license. The case highlights the lethal risk of unlicensed driving and the dangers of stopped vehicles on high-speed roads.

• Unlicensed Driver Flees Queens Fatal Crash, NY Daily News, Published 2025-02-05

Feb 3 - An e-bike rider suffered upper arm injuries after a crash caused by driver distraction. The collision occurred on 141 Street in Queens. The rider wore a helmet and was not ejected but was left in shock. The driver’s inattention was the key factor.

According to the police report, a 29-year-old male e-bike rider was injured on 141 Street near 72 Avenue in Queens at 17:10. The rider sustained upper arm and shoulder injuries and was wearing a helmet. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor, cited twice. The rider was not ejected and showed no visible complaints but was in shock. The e-bike was traveling south, going straight ahead at the time of impact. Vehicle damage and point of impact were categorized as 'Other.' The driver was licensed in New York. The report focuses on the driver's failure to maintain attention, which led to the collision and subsequent injury of the vulnerable e-bike rider.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4790469 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Feb 3 - A 39-year-old male driver suffered head injuries and whiplash after his SUV collided with an object on a slippery Grand Central Parkway. The vehicle’s left front bumper took the impact. The driver was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness.

According to the police report, a 39-year-old male driver in a 2015 Infiniti SUV was injured in a crash on Grand Central Parkway at midnight. The report states the vehicle was traveling west, going straight ahead, when it struck an object with its left front bumper. The driver sustained head injuries and whiplash but was not ejected and remained conscious. The contributing factor cited was slippery pavement, indicating road conditions played a role in the loss of control. The driver was properly restrained with a lap belt and harness. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved. The report does not list any driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding, but the slippery surface was a key factor in the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4790135 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jan 30 - SUV slammed into sedan turning left on 164 Street. Sedan driver, woman, 51, hurt. Police cite failure to yield. Metal twisted. Shock followed. System failed to protect.

According to the police report, a northbound SUV struck a sedan making a left turn on 164 Street in Queens at 17:13. The sedan's driver, a 51-year-old woman, was injured and suffered shock. Police list 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the cause. The SUV's left front bumper and the sedan's right front quarter panel were damaged. The sedan driver also faced 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor, but the primary error was failure to yield. The crash left one person hurt and exposed the danger at this intersection.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4789326 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jan 28 - A fatigued driver stopped in traffic was struck from behind by an SUV changing lanes on the Long Island Expressway. Both drivers suffered contusions and neck or back injuries. The crash exposed dangers of drowsy driving and lane changes on busy highways.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on the Long Island Expressway at 5:58 AM. A 31-year-old male driver of a 2022 Tesla sedan was stopped in traffic when his vehicle was hit on the left rear bumper by a 2017 Ford SUV traveling east. The Ford driver, a 47-year-old male, was going straight ahead and impacted the Tesla's left rear quarter panel with his left front bumper. A third vehicle, a 2018 Toyota SUV, was changing lanes and struck the right front bumper of the Ford. The Tesla driver was identified as fatigued/drowsy, a contributing factor in the collision. The Ford driver was cited with 'Other Vehicular' contributing factors. Both drivers were conscious but injured, suffering contusions and neck or back injuries. Neither occupant was ejected. The report highlights driver errors including fatigue and unsafe lane changes as causes of this multi-vehicle crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4788898 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jan 25 - A taxi driver distracted by inattention rear-ended a sedan on the Van Wyck Expressway. The sedan’s 63-year-old male driver suffered back injuries and whiplash. Both vehicles were traveling north when the taxi changed lanes into the sedan’s path.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 4:35 a.m. on the Van Wyck Expressway. A taxi traveling north was changing lanes when it struck the center back end of a sedan also traveling north. The sedan’s 63-year-old male driver, who was wearing a lap belt, sustained back injuries and complained of whiplash. The police report cites "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as the contributing factor for the taxi driver. The sedan driver was not ejected and remained conscious. Vehicle damage was concentrated at the center front end of the sedan and the center back end of the taxi. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4788078 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jan 23 - Box truck passed too close on the Long Island Expressway. Truck struck sedan’s right side. Three men inside sedan suffered back contusions. All stayed conscious. Passing too closely caused the crash.

According to the police report, a box truck and a sedan were traveling east on the Long Island Expressway at 12:13 a.m. when the truck passed too closely and struck the sedan’s right side doors. The impact left three men in the sedan—ages 20, 27, and 29—with back contusions and bruises. All remained conscious and were not ejected. The report lists 'Passing Too Closely' as the contributing factor. No fault is assigned to the injured occupants. All wore lap belts and harnesses. The crash highlights the danger of close passing on high-speed roads.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4787708 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jan 22 - A Toyota RAV4 jumped the curb on 90th Avenue, slammed into a garage, and collapsed the structure. The driver, Mamadou Barry, was trapped. First responders pulled him out, but he died at the hospital. No other injuries reported.

According to NY Daily News (2025-01-22), Mamadou Barry, 63, was driving his Toyota RAV4 along 90th Ave. in Jamaica, Queens, around 5:20 a.m. when he lost control, hopped a curb at 143rd St., and crashed into a detached garage. The impact caused the garage to collapse onto both his SUV and a parked, unoccupied Prius. Police said Barry was trapped and later died at Jamaica Hospital. The article notes, 'he lost control of the SUV, which went crashing into a detached garage in Queens, police said.' Family members stated Barry had no known medical issues. The cause of the crash remains unclear. No other injuries were reported. The incident highlights the dangers faced by drivers and bystanders in residential areas where structures sit close to the street.

• Uber Driver Dies in Queens Crash, NY Daily News, Published 2025-01-22

Jan 18 - A southbound SUV struck the left rear bumper of a parked tractor truck on Francis Lewis Blvd. Two elderly occupants in the SUV suffered whiplash and full-body injuries. The crash resulted from driver distraction and other vehicular factors.

According to the police report, at 11:30 PM on Francis Lewis Blvd in Queens, a southbound SUV driven by a 79-year-old man collided with the left rear bumper of a parked tractor truck. The SUV had two occupants, both injured with whiplash and entire body injuries, and both conscious. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Other Vehicular' as contributing factors to the crash. The driver was properly licensed and restrained with a lap belt and harness. The collision point was the center back end of the SUV impacting the left rear bumper of the stationary truck. No ejections occurred. The injuries to the elderly driver and front passenger reflect the violent impact. The police data emphasize driver distraction as the primary cause, with no victim fault noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4786805 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jan 17 - Two sedans collided at Hillside Avenue. Both drivers suffered head contusions. The left-turning car struck a sedan going straight. Both were conscious and restrained. Streets turned violent in midday Queens.

According to the police report, two sedans crashed near 196-29 Hillside Avenue in Queens at 12:20 p.m. A 48-year-old man, making a left turn in a Lexus, struck the right side of a westbound Toyota driven by a 54-year-old woman traveling straight. Both drivers sustained head contusions, classified as injury severity level 3. Each was conscious and properly restrained. The police report lists unspecified contributing factors for both drivers. The left turn by the male driver is noted as the pre-crash action leading to impact. No pedestrians were involved. No victim fault is indicated.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4786453 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jan 16 - A sedan and a carry-all collided while both making left turns on the Long Island Expressway. The impact struck the right rear bumper of the carry-all and the left rear bumper of the sedan. A 4-year-old passenger suffered a concussion.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on the Long Island Expressway near Utopia Parkway at 14:48. Both vehicles were traveling south and making left turns when the collision happened. The carry-all was struck on its right rear bumper, while the sedan sustained damage to its center back end and left rear bumper. The report identifies no specific contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield. A 4-year-old female occupant in the sedan, seated in the middle rear seat and restrained by a lap belt, was injured and diagnosed with a concussion. The child was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the injury but does not assign fault to the victim or indicate any pedestrian or cyclist involvement.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4786334 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jan 16 - Two sedans collided on the Long Island Expressway. The rear vehicle struck the front one’s center back end. A 53-year-old male driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Police cited driver inattention and distraction as the cause of the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on the Long Island Expressway involving two sedans traveling eastbound. The rear vehicle, a 2014 Honda sedan, impacted the center back end of the front vehicle, a 2015 Mazda sedan. The driver of the rear vehicle, a 53-year-old male occupant, sustained neck injuries classified as injury severity 3 and complained of whiplash. He was conscious and restrained with a lap belt and harness. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor to the collision. Both drivers were licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of impact. There is no indication of victim fault or other contributing factors beyond the driver error of inattention.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4786072 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jan 15 - Sedan flipped on Grand Central Parkway. Young woman ejected, whole body injured. Semiconscious at scene. No pedestrians or cyclists involved. Police list unspecified driver factors.

According to the police report, a 22-year-old woman driving a 2002 Honda sedan westbound on Grand Central Parkway overturned her vehicle. She was ejected and suffered injuries to her entire body, found semiconscious at the scene. The report lists unspecified contributing factors related to the driver. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The sedan sustained major damage, described as overturned. No explicit driver errors such as failure to yield are listed in the data. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead before the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4789044 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jan 15 - A sedan struck a 70-year-old woman outside an intersection on Parsons Blvd. She suffered fractured and dislocated leg and foot. The car hit her with its left front bumper while slowing. The driver was licensed. No errors cited.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling north on Parsons Blvd in Queens struck a 70-year-old female pedestrian who was not in the roadway and not at an intersection. The impact came from the vehicle's left front bumper as it was slowing or stopping. The woman sustained a fracture, distortion, and dislocation to her knee, lower leg, and foot. Her injury severity was rated at 3. The driver was licensed and operating a 2004 Toyota sedan. No specific driver errors such as failure to yield were listed in the report. The pedestrian's contributing factors were unspecified. The vehicle's left front quarter panel was damaged in the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4786014 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jan 14 - A speeding SUV distracted its driver and slammed into the back of a sedan going east on Grand Central Parkway. Two front-seat passengers suffered chest injuries and whiplash. Both vehicles sustained center-end damage in the collision.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 21:45 on Grand Central Parkway. A 2024 Subaru SUV traveling west rear-ended a 2019 BMW sedan traveling east. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors for the SUV driver. The point of impact was the center back end of the sedan and the center front end of the SUV. Two front-seat passengers in the sedan, both female and wearing lap belts and harnesses, were injured with chest trauma and whiplash. Neither occupant was ejected, and both remained conscious. The collision's damage was concentrated at the center rear of the sedan and the center front of the SUV. The report highlights driver errors—distraction and unsafe speed—as the primary causes, with no contributing factors attributed to the passengers.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4785845 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jan 14 - A pick-up truck struck a 36-year-old man walking along Midland Parkway near 188 Street in Queens. The pedestrian suffered severe whole-body injuries and was semiconscious. Police cited the driver’s failure to maintain safe distance as the cause.

According to the police report, a 36-year-old male pedestrian was injured while walking along Midland Parkway at the intersection with 188 Street in Queens. The collision occurred at 8:19 PM when a 2014 Ford pick-up truck, traveling south and making a right turn, struck the pedestrian with its right front bumper. The pedestrian sustained injuries to his entire body and was semiconscious at the scene. The report identifies the driver’s errors as "Following Too Closely" and "Passing Too Closely," indicating failure to maintain a safe distance and improper passing behavior. The vehicle sustained no damage. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the pedestrian’s behavior or safety equipment. The focus remains on the driver’s failure to control the vehicle safely, resulting in serious injury to a vulnerable road user.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4785844 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19