May 13 - A sedan struck a man crossing Hazen Street with the signal. The impact hit his hip and upper leg. He was left in shock and pain. Police cite failure to yield right-of-way.

A pedestrian, age 34, was hit by a sedan while crossing Hazen Street at 19th Avenue in Queens. According to the police report, the man was crossing with the signal when the driver, making a left turn, failed to yield right-of-way. The pedestrian suffered injuries to his hip and upper leg and was in shock. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. No other errors or factors are cited. The driver was licensed and remained at the scene. No further details on the extent of injuries were provided.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4815510 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-04

May 12 - An SUV hit an 8-year-old girl in Queens. She crossed from behind a parked car. The driver failed to yield. The child suffered a leg injury. Streets remain dangerous for the young.

An 8-year-old girl was struck by a station wagon/SUV on 31st Avenue in Queens. According to the police report, the child was crossing the street, emerging from behind a parked vehicle, when the SUV hit her. She suffered an abrasion and injury to her lower leg but was conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as driver errors. The driver and two other occupants were not seriously hurt. The crash highlights the risk faced by children on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4812253 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-04

May 10 - A cyclist took a hit on 28 Ave. An SUV passed too close. The rider, helmeted, suffered a shoulder injury. Police cite driver inattention and tight passing. The street stayed cold and hard.

A 49-year-old male bicyclist was injured on 28 Ave at 36 St in Queens when a station wagon/SUV passed too closely. According to the police report, the crash involved 'Passing Too Closely' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The cyclist, who was wearing a helmet, suffered an upper arm and shoulder injury but remained conscious. The SUV was traveling west and struck the cyclist at the center front end of the bike. No injuries were reported for the SUV occupant. The report highlights driver error as the main cause of the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4811686 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-04

May 9 - A cyclist riding west on Broadway struck by turning vehicle. Arm scraped. Police cite failure to yield. No helmet listed. System failed to protect.

A 23-year-old male bicyclist was injured at Broadway and 30th Street in Queens. According to the police report, the crash involved a westbound cyclist and a vehicle making a right turn. The cyclist suffered an abrasion to his arm. Police cite 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. No helmet use was listed as a factor. The report does not specify the type of turning vehicle. The system allowed a driver error to harm a vulnerable road user.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4814341 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-04

May 6 - A cyclist’s arm broke on Northern Blvd. A BMW sedan struck him. Police cite traffic control ignored. The cyclist left hurt. Metal met flesh. The street stayed dangerous.

A cyclist, age 34, suffered a fractured arm after a crash with a BMW sedan at Northern Blvd and 35 Ave in Queens. According to the police report, the crash involved 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded.' The cyclist was injured, while the sedan driver was not reported hurt. The police report lists traffic control disregarded as a contributing factor. The cyclist was not using safety equipment, but this is noted only after the driver’s actions. The crash left the cyclist with a serious arm injury, underscoring the risks faced by vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4811224 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-04

May 5 - SUV hit a man in Queens. He crossed with the signal. The driver failed to yield. Head injury. Police cite inattention and failure to yield. The street stayed loud. The man stayed conscious.

A 37-year-old man was struck by an SUV while crossing 23rd Street at 30th Avenue in Queens. According to the police report, the pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the SUV, making a left turn, hit him. The man suffered a head injury but remained conscious. Police list 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The driver and another occupant were not seriously hurt. The report makes no mention of helmet or signal use by the pedestrian.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4810871 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-04

May 2 - A speeding driver ran a red light in Queens. He slammed into Justin Diaz’s car. Diaz died on his way to work. The driver, high and drunk, now walks free on bail. The street remembers the impact.

ABC7 reported on May 2, 2025, that Michael Peña, a former FDNY probationary firefighter, was released on $75,000 bail after a deadly Queens crash. Police allege Peña was 'drunk and high on cocaine and marijuana' and speeding at 83 mph when he 'ran a red light and T-boned a car driven by 24-year-old Justin Diaz.' The crash happened at Northern Boulevard and East 107th Street as Diaz drove to work. Prosecutors cited Peña’s firing from the FDNY and prior legal issues to argue for remand, but the appellate court released him with minimal bail conditions. Peña faces manslaughter and other charges, with a possible 15-year sentence if convicted. The case highlights the lethal risk of impaired, reckless driving and the limits of pretrial detention policy.

• Former Firefighter Freed After Fatal Crash, ABC7, Published 2025-05-02

May 1 - A sedan turned right and hit an e-bike rider on 30 Ave. The cyclist suffered arm injuries. Police cite failure to yield. The street left the rider exposed.

A BMW sedan making a right turn on 30 Ave collided with an e-bike traveling straight. The 18-year-old e-bike rider was injured, suffering abrasions to his arm. According to the police report, 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' was the listed cause. The sedan's right front bumper struck the e-bike. The driver of the sedan and his passenger were not seriously hurt. The e-bike rider was conscious after the crash. No other contributing factors were listed in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4810635 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-04

May 1 - A man crossed Linden Boulevard. A black car hit him and fled. Another car ran over him. He died in the hospital. The first driver vanished. The second stayed. Police search. The street stayed open. Blood on the asphalt.

Patch reported on May 1, 2025, that Christopher Gayton, 62, was killed at Linden Boulevard and 166 Street in Queens. He was struck by an eastbound black vehicle whose driver fled, then run over by a 2024 Ford Edge. The Ford's driver remained at the scene. Police said, 'Police are still searching for the first driver who fled the scene.' No charges have been filed. The NYPD Highway District's Collision Investigation Squad is investigating. The crash highlights the dangers of multi-lane arterial roads and the ongoing risks for pedestrians in Queens. No arrests have been made.

• Pedestrian Killed In Queens Double Collision, Patch, Published 2025-05-01

Apr 27 - A sedan hit a man crossing with the signal on Hoyt Ave North. The driver failed to yield. The pedestrian suffered arm injuries. The street stayed open. The car showed no damage.

A sedan traveling north on 21st Street at Hoyt Ave North struck a 28-year-old man who was crossing with the signal. According to the police report, the driver failed to yield the right-of-way. The pedestrian suffered a contusion and injuries to his arm but remained conscious. The sedan’s center front end hit the pedestrian, yet the vehicle showed no damage. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. No other causes were cited.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4808901 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-04

Apr 27 - A parked sedan’s door swung open. A cyclist slammed in. Bruised and shaken, he fell. Failure to yield cut through the night. Metal and flesh collided in Queens.

A sedan parked on 31st Street in Queens opened its door into the path of a northbound cyclist. The cyclist, a 36-year-old man, suffered bruises and unknown injuries. According to the police report, 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' was the listed contributing factor. The sedan’s left side doors took the impact. No helmet or signal use was cited as a factor. The crash left the cyclist hurt and exposed the danger of careless dooring.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4810067 - 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 23 - SUV reversed on 21st Street. Pedestrian struck, shoulder injured. Police cite obstructed view. System failed to protect the man in the roadway.

A 2023 Toyota SUV, backing southbound near 35-21 21st Street in Queens, struck a 47-year-old man who was walking in the roadway. According to the police report, 'View Obstructed/Limited' was listed as a contributing factor. The pedestrian suffered a shoulder and upper arm injury and reported whiplash. Two vehicle occupants were also involved but not seriously hurt. The crash highlights the danger when drivers cannot see vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4807958 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-04

Apr 23 - Box truck turned right on 31 Ave. E-bike rider struck, ejected, hurt in leg. Police cite failure to yield. Truck driver unscathed. Streets remain hostile to the unprotected.

An 18-year-old woman riding an e-bike was injured when a box truck struck her during a right turn on 31 Ave at 51 St in Queens. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.' The e-bike rider was ejected and suffered injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The truck driver, a 39-year-old man, was not injured. The report lists no other contributing factors. The e-bike rider was unlicensed and wore no safety equipment, but these details follow the primary driver error: failure to yield.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4811201 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-04

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 18 - SUV hit a woman crossing 39th Avenue. She suffered arm injuries and shock. Police cite failure to yield and traffic control ignored. System failed to protect her at the intersection.

A 38-year-old woman was struck by an SUV while crossing 39th Avenue at 29th Street in Queens. She was in a marked crosswalk with no signal and suffered injuries to her shoulder and upper arm, along with shock. According to the police report, the driver failed to yield the right-of-way and disregarded traffic control. The crash highlights the danger pedestrians face even when using marked crossings. No injuries were reported for the vehicle occupant.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4807550 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-04

Apr 15 - SUV turned left, struck motorcycle head-on. Rider thrown, arm shattered. Four others hurt. Police cite improper turn and bad lane use. Streets failed to protect the vulnerable.

A southbound SUV made a left turn and collided head-on with a northbound motorcycle at 31-64 21st Street in Queens. The motorcycle driver, a 24-year-old man, was partially ejected and suffered a fractured arm. Four others, including a child, were also hurt. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' and 'Turning Improperly.' The motorcycle rider was wearing a helmet. The report lists no errors by the injured parties. Systemic danger persists where turns and lane use go unchecked.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4806288 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-04

Apr 15 - A sedan turned wrong on 38th Street. The car struck a cyclist and a pedestrian. Both suffered leg injuries. Police cite improper turning. The street stayed open. The danger stayed real.

A sedan making a right turn on 38th Street at Broadway in Queens struck a cyclist and a pedestrian. Both the cyclist, age 28, and the pedestrian, also 28, suffered injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot. According to the police report, the driver was cited for 'Turning Improperly.' The crash left the cyclist and pedestrian with contusions and bruises. No injuries were reported for the vehicle occupants. The report lists no other contributing factors. The incident highlights the risk faced by people outside cars when drivers turn without care.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4806716 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-04