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 7 - A garbage truck ran a control and struck an SUV in Queens. Two teenage passengers inside suffered severe internal injuries. The truck driver ignored traffic signals. The crash left both teens badly hurt.

According to the police report, a garbage truck traveling east on 35 Avenue struck the left side doors of a northbound SUV on 12 Street in Queens at 23:56. The report cites 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor, showing the truck driver failed to obey signals or signs. Two male passengers, aged 16 and 17, were injured inside the SUV. One was unconscious with head trauma; the other suffered injuries to his entire body but remained conscious. Both sustained severe internal injuries. No contributing factors are listed for the passengers. The crash was caused by the truck driver's failure to follow traffic control.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4791837 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-04

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 1 - A 38-year-old unlicensed rider sped west on Grand Central Parkway. He passed a taxi, struck its front, and was thrown from his bike. The motorcycle shattered. He died on the asphalt. The taxi stopped. The road bore the mark.

According to the police report, a 38-year-old man riding a motorcycle westbound on Grand Central Parkway attempted to pass a taxi at high speed. The report states he was unlicensed but wore a helmet. The motorcycle struck the taxi's right front quarter panel, causing the rider to be ejected and thrown onto the roadway. The motorcycle was demolished. The taxi, operated by a licensed driver, stopped after the collision. The police report lists 'Driver Inexperience' as a contributing factor. The rider died at the scene, suffering injuries to his entire body. The report does not cite any contributing victim behavior beyond helmet use. The crash underscores the lethal consequences when unlicensed, inexperienced drivers operate powerful vehicles on city roads.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4792295 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-04

Jan 29 - A distracted driver slammed into a stopped pick-up truck on 30 Ave in Queens. The impact involved multiple SUVs and left the driver in shock with unspecified injuries. The collision exposed dangers of inattention and tailgating on city streets.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on 30 Ave in Queens around 1:00 PM. The driver of a 2019 Dodge SUV was traveling westbound when he rear-ended a stopped 2023 Ford pick-up truck. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Following Too Closely' as contributing factors. The impact was centered on the front end of the Dodge SUV and the back end of the pick-up truck. Another parked 2018 Toyota SUV was also struck on its left front bumper. The driver of the Dodge SUV, a 52-year-old male, was wearing a lap belt and suffered unspecified injuries and shock but was not ejected. The report highlights driver errors—distraction and tailgating—as primary causes, without attributing fault to any other parties.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4791152 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-04

Jan 29 - A 66-year-old man suffered back injuries and whiplash after an SUV failed to yield while making a left turn in Queens. The pedestrian was crossing at a marked crosswalk without a signal when the collision occurred at 6:35 AM.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 6:35 AM in Queens near 20-55 42 Street. A 2006 Nissan SUV, traveling south and making a left turn, struck a 66-year-old male pedestrian crossing at a marked crosswalk without a signal. The point of impact was the vehicle's left front bumper. The pedestrian sustained back injuries and whiplash but remained conscious. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' by the vehicle driver as a contributing factor. There was no vehicle damage reported. The pedestrian's crossing without a signal was noted but not identified as a contributing factor. The collision highlights driver error in yielding to pedestrians at intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4790318 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-04

Jan 26 - A sedan turning right struck a 49-year-old woman crossing Crescent Street outside a crosswalk. She suffered hip and upper leg injuries and shock. The driver’s inattention caused the crash. No vehicle damage was reported despite the impact.

According to the police report, a 2019 Acura sedan driven by a licensed male driver from New Jersey was making a right turn on Crescent Street in Queens at 2:25 p.m. when the collision occurred. The pedestrian, a 49-year-old woman, was crossing the street outside a crosswalk or signal. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor to the crash. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her hip and upper leg and was in shock, with a minor burn also noted. The vehicle sustained no damage and the point of impact was recorded as 'No Damage.' The report does not list any contributing factors related to the pedestrian’s actions. This crash highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving in areas with vulnerable pedestrians.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4788836 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-04

Jan 25 - A moving SUV struck a parked SUV on 31 Ave in Queens. The front passenger of the moving vehicle suffered an elbow abrasion. Police cite driver inattention as the cause. Both vehicles sustained center-end damage in the collision.

According to the police report, a 2024 SUV traveling east on 31 Ave collided with a parked 2024 SUV. The point of impact was the center front end of the moving vehicle striking the center back end of the parked vehicle. The crash occurred at 6:37 AM in Queens, zip code 11377. The moving vehicle had two occupants; the front passenger, a 46-year-old female, was injured with an abrasion to her elbow, lower arm, and hand, and was conscious and wearing a lap belt. The police report identifies driver inattention or distraction as the contributing factor to the crash. There is no indication of victim fault or other contributing factors. The collision caused damage to both vehicles at their respective impact points.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4788264 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-04

Jan 24 - Two eastbound vehicles collided on 34th Street in Queens. The sedan struck the SUV on the right side doors, injuring the female sedan driver with back injuries and whiplash. Police cited driver inexperience and distraction as causes.

According to the police report, at 8:11 AM on 34th Street in Queens, a collision occurred involving a 2025 Acura sedan and a 2004 GMC SUV, both traveling eastbound. The sedan impacted the right side doors of the SUV, which sustained damage to its left front bumper. The sedan's female driver, aged 37, was injured with back pain and whiplash but was conscious and wearing a lap belt. The report identifies 'Driver Inexperience' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors to the crash. Both drivers were licensed in New York. The collision's point of impact and the cited driver errors highlight systemic risks related to driver skill and focus, with no contributing victim behaviors noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4789174 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-04

Jan 22 - A sedan making a left turn struck a 61-year-old woman in Queens. She suffered bruises across her body. The car showed no damage. The crash left the pedestrian conscious but injured.

According to the police report, a 61-year-old female pedestrian was struck by a sedan at 19 Ave and Hazen St in Queens at 17:47. The sedan, driven by a licensed woman, was making a left turn when it hit the pedestrian. The impact left the woman with contusions and bruises over her entire body. She remained conscious at the scene. The police report lists no driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. No other contributing factors or safety equipment are cited.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4787804 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-04

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 21 - A 35-year-old man suffered chest injuries after an SUV struck him at a Queens intersection. The driver reacted to an uninvolved vehicle, causing the collision. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal when hit, sustaining bruises and contusions.

According to the police report, a 35-year-old male pedestrian was injured at the intersection of 28 Ave and 35 St in Queens at 6:50 PM. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal when he was struck by a 2020 Jeep SUV traveling westbound. The point of impact was the center front end of the vehicle, which sustained damage in the same area. The driver, licensed and operating the vehicle straight ahead, reacted to an uninvolved vehicle, which contributed to the collision. The pedestrian suffered chest contusions and bruises but remained conscious. The report explicitly cites 'Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle' as the driver’s contributing factor. The pedestrian’s action of crossing against the signal is noted but not assigned as a cause. This crash highlights driver reaction errors in complex traffic environments.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4789025 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-04

Jan 21 - A 59-year-old woman suffered a head contusion after a sedan hit her at a Queens intersection. The driver failed to yield right-of-way and was inattentive, striking the pedestrian who was crossing with the signal. The victim remained conscious after impact.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling westbound on Northern Blvd in Queens struck a 59-year-old female pedestrian at an intersection while she was crossing with the signal. The pedestrian sustained a head injury classified as a contusion and was conscious at the scene. The report identifies the driver's failure to yield right-of-way and driver inattention or distraction as contributing factors. The sedan's point of impact was the center front end, and despite the collision, the vehicle sustained no damage. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle straight ahead. The pedestrian was not at fault; the crash resulted from the driver's errors, highlighting systemic dangers at this intersection.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4787550 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-04

Jan 20 - A sedan traveling north struck a 31-year-old female pedestrian crossing 41st Street at a marked crosswalk. The pedestrian suffered bruises and injuries to her lower leg and foot. The driver failed to yield right-of-way, contributing to the collision.

According to the police report, at 19:05 in Queens on 41st Street near 25th Avenue, a sedan traveling north went straight ahead and struck a pedestrian crossing at a marked crosswalk. The pedestrian, a 31-year-old woman, was conscious but injured with contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The vehicle's center front end was damaged on impact. The report cites the driver's failure to yield right-of-way as a contributing factor. Additionally, the pedestrian was crossing without a signal and was using a hand-held cell phone at the time, though these were noted after the driver error. The collision highlights the danger posed by driver negligence in yielding to pedestrians at intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4787628 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-04

Jan 19 - A northbound sedan struck a parked vehicle on its right side doors in Queens. The driver of the parked car, a 45-year-old man, was injured and found semiconscious. Police report illness as a contributing factor in the crash.

According to the police report, a 2025 Honda sedan was parked when it was struck on the right side doors by a northbound 2022 Chevrolet sedan traveling straight ahead. The driver of the parked vehicle, a 45-year-old male occupant, was injured and found semiconscious with unknown bodily injuries. The report lists 'Illness' as a contributing factor, indicating a possible medical condition affecting the driver involved. The collision caused damage to the right side doors of the parked car and the left front quarter panel of the moving vehicle. No other contributing factors such as failure to yield or reckless driving were cited. The injured driver was wearing a lap belt and was not ejected from the vehicle.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4788834 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-04

Jan 17 - A moped driver suffered knee and lower leg abrasions after a collision in Queens. The crash involved a sedan and occurred during right turns. Police cited improper passing or lane usage as the primary cause, highlighting driver error and systemic risk.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on 12 Street near 40 Avenue in Queens at 14:50. The collision involved a sedan and a moped, both traveling east and making right turns. The moped driver, a 30-year-old male, was injured with abrasions to his knee, lower leg, and foot but was conscious and not ejected. The report explicitly identifies "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" as the contributing factor, indicating driver error in lane management. Both drivers were licensed and operating their vehicles legally. There was no vehicle damage reported, and no other contributing factors such as victim behavior were noted. The incident underscores the dangers posed by improper lane use in urban traffic environments.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4786755 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-04

Jan 11 - A pick-up truck hit a baby girl in the road outside 32-72 Steinway Street. Blood pooled from her head as she lay conscious in the cold night. The truck’s left side bore the mark of impact. The city’s danger pressed close.

A pick-up truck traveling south struck a baby girl outside 32-72 Steinway Street in Queens just before 1 a.m., according to the police report. The report states the child was in the roadway and suffered a head injury with severe bleeding, remaining conscious at the scene. The truck’s left side doors showed damage consistent with the collision. According to the police report, 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' was listed as a contributing factor. No driver errors were cited in the report. The incident occurred away from an intersection, with the child described as performing 'Other Actions in Roadway.' The report does not mention any additional contributing factors related to the driver. The focus remains on the impact and the resulting injury to the vulnerable road user.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4785367 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-04

Jan 8 - A tractor truck rear-ended a sedan on Grand Central Parkway. Both sedan occupants suffered head and back injuries, left in shock and pain. Driver distraction and an oversized truck fueled the crash.

According to the police report, just after midnight on Grand Central Parkway, a westbound tractor truck diesel struck a sedan from behind. The sedan's driver, 32, and his 20-year-old front passenger both suffered injuries—head and back—along with shock and pain. The report lists 'Outside Car Distraction' and 'Oversized Vehicle' as contributing factors. Both injured occupants were restrained and not ejected. The crash highlights the danger of driver distraction and large trucks on city highways.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4784833 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-04

Jan 5 - SUV turned left, struck a 78-year-old woman crossing with the signal. She suffered full-body injuries, shock, pain, and nausea. Driver failed to yield and was distracted. Queens intersection became a danger zone.

According to the police report, a 78-year-old woman was crossing 31 St at 23 Ave in Queens with the signal when a westbound Ford SUV made a left turn and struck her with its left rear bumper. The pedestrian suffered injuries to her entire body, experienced shock, and complained of pain and nausea. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The vehicle sustained no damage. The collision highlights the risk to pedestrians when drivers fail to yield and pay attention at intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4783689 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-04

Jan 3 - A westbound SUV struck the rear of a sedan on 39th Street in Queens. The sedan driver suffered knee and lower leg injuries. Police cited the SUV driver’s failure to maintain safe distance as the cause. Both drivers were licensed men.

According to the police report, at 5:20 AM on 39th Street near Northern Boulevard in Queens, a 2018 SUV traveling westbound rear-ended a 2023 sedan also traveling westbound. The point of impact was the center front end of the SUV and the center back end of the sedan. The sedan’s 46-year-old male driver, who was wearing a lap belt and harness, sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report identifies "Following Too Closely" as the contributing factor, indicating the SUV driver failed to maintain a safe distance behind the sedan. Both drivers were licensed and operating their vehicles straight ahead. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4784993 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-04