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 - A car mounted the sidewalk at Liberty Avenue and Lefferts Boulevard. Metal twisted. Glass shattered. Nine people hurt—pedestrians, bus riders, car passengers. The bus stop became a scene of chaos. Sirens wailed. All survived. The street held the scars.

According to ABC7 (published April 4, 2025), a crash at Liberty Avenue and Lefferts Boulevard in Queens left at least nine people injured. Police said a 79-year-old woman, turning left, 'allegedly veered onto the sidewalk' to avoid a stopped Q10 bus, striking both the bus and its shelter. Four people waiting at the bus stop were hurt, as well as two bus passengers and three people inside the car. The article notes, 'Police stated that none of the victims suffered life-threatening injuries.' All were taken to Jamaica Hospital in stable condition. The incident highlights the danger when vehicles enter pedestrian space and the risks at crowded bus stops. The investigation continues.

• Car Jumps Curb, Injures Nine In Queens, ABC7, Published 2025-04-04

Mar 28 - A 28-year-old bicyclist was ejected and injured after colliding with a parked sedan on 35 Ave in Queens. The impact struck the bike’s right side doors and the sedan’s left side doors. The crash was caused by the sedan driver’s failure to yield.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on 35 Ave in Queens at 3:38 PM. A 28-year-old male bicyclist traveling east was struck on the right side doors by a parked 2023 Nissan sedan that also faced east. The bicyclist was ejected from his bike and suffered an upper arm and shoulder injury classified as severity level 3. The report cites the sedan driver’s failure to yield right-of-way as the contributing factor. The bicyclist was wearing a helmet, but no other contributing factors were specified. The sedan was stationary before the crash, indicating the driver’s error in yielding created the collision. The bicyclist remained conscious after the impact and complained of internal injuries.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4802283 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Mar 28 - A 58-year-old man suffered knee and lower leg injuries after a sedan made a right turn and hit him at an intersection in Queens. The driver failed to yield right-of-way and was inattentive, causing the collision despite no vehicle damage.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling northeast on 31st Street in Queens made a right turn at 6:44 AM and struck a 58-year-old male pedestrian crossing with the signal at the intersection. The pedestrian sustained contusions and bruises to his knee, lower leg, and foot, classified as injury severity level 3. The report explicitly cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors to the crash. The vehicle's point of impact was the center front end, yet no damage was reported to the sedan. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally. The pedestrian was conscious and injured but not ejected. This collision highlights the dangers posed by driver errors at intersections, particularly failure to yield and distraction.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4803080 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

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 sedan making a right turn struck two vehicles stopped in traffic on Steinway Street, Queens. The impact injured the sedan’s driver and front passenger, causing bodily injuries and shock. Driver error of turning improperly triggered the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Steinway Street in Queens around 10:00 AM. A 2024 Jeep sedan was making a right turn when it collided with two vehicles—a 2014 Acura sedan and a 2016 Hyundai SUV—both stopped in traffic heading south. The point of impact was the left front bumper of the turning sedan against the left rear quarter panel of the Acura and the left front bumper of the Hyundai. The report cites 'Turning Improperly' as the contributing factor, indicating driver error by the sedan operator. The sedan’s driver, a 44-year-old man wearing a lap belt and harness, suffered upper arm and shoulder injuries with complaint of pain and nausea and was in shock. The front passenger, a 43-year-old woman, also sustained injuries to her entire body and was in shock. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4802019 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Mar 26 - Two taxis crashed hard on 33rd Street. Both drivers hurt. Impact crushed doors and front ends. Police cite unsafe speed, traffic control ignored. Metal twisted. Night air thick with sirens.

According to the police report, two taxis collided at 33rd Street and 37th Avenue in Queens at 11:45 p.m. Both drivers, men aged 48 and 20, suffered injuries including whiplash and bodily trauma. The first taxi was hit on its right side doors; the second took damage to its front end. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors for both drivers. Both wore seat belts and harnesses. The crash was caused by failure to obey traffic controls and driving too fast, leading to a violent impact between the two licensed taxi drivers.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4802857 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Mar 23 - Two taxis collided on Queens' 79th Street. The driver of one taxi suffered a head injury and whiplash. Police cite failure to yield right-of-way as the cause. Both vehicles struck front and rear, leaving one driver injured but conscious.

According to the police report, two taxis collided at 79th Street and Ditmars Boulevard in Queens at 12:52 PM. The driver of one taxi, a 52-year-old man, sustained a head injury and whiplash but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report identifies 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor to the crash. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead, with one taxi striking the center front end of the other, which was hit on its left rear bumper. The injured driver was not wearing any safety equipment. The collision and resulting injuries highlight the dangers posed by driver errors such as failure to yield, emphasizing systemic risks in vehicle interactions.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4801346 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Mar 21 - A Queens driver suffered knee and lower leg injuries in a collision involving two parked vehicles. The crash unfolded on 37 Avenue, where malfunctioning traffic control devices contributed to the impact. The driver remained conscious and was not ejected.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 8:13 AM on 37 Avenue in Queens. The injured party was a 42-year-old female driver who sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot but remained conscious and was not ejected from her vehicle. The collision involved two parked vehicles: a 2021 Toyota truck and a 2021 Toyota sedan. The contributing factor cited was 'Traffic Control Device Improper/Non-Working,' indicating that malfunctioning traffic signals played a role in the crash. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally. No other driver errors or victim behaviors were noted. Vehicle damage was concentrated on the right rear quarter panel of the truck and the right front bumper of the sedan, confirming the point of impact. The report highlights systemic danger from faulty traffic control devices rather than driver negligence.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4802000 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Mar 18 - Box truck rear-ends flatbed on Brooklyn Queens Expressway. Driver suffers eye abrasion. Police cite tailgating and distraction. Metal crunches. One man hurt. Road stays dangerous.

According to the police report, a box truck struck a flatbed truck on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway at 14:10. Both vehicles were heading west. The box truck driver, a 38-year-old man, was injured with an eye abrasion but remained conscious. The box truck took damage to its right front bumper; the flatbed was undamaged. Police list 'Following Too Closely' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. No victim actions contributed to the crash. The collision shows the risk when drivers tailgate and lose focus on fast-moving city highways.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4800547 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Mar 17 - A 41-year-old woman suffered severe leg injuries after a sedan made a right turn and struck her while she crossed Steinway Street outside a crosswalk. The vehicle showed no damage, highlighting the force of impact on the pedestrian.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling north on Steinway Street made a right turn and struck a 41-year-old female pedestrian crossing outside an intersection without a signal or crosswalk. The pedestrian sustained fractures and dislocations to her knee, lower leg, and foot, classified as injury severity 3. The vehicle, a 2016 Dodge sedan, showed no damage at the center front end impact point. The report lists no specific driver contributing factors, but the pedestrian was crossing outside a designated signal or crosswalk area. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally. The incident underscores the dangers posed by vehicle maneuvers near pedestrians crossing outside intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4799541 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Mar 13 - A sedan making a right turn collided with a westbound bicyclist on 31 Ave in Queens. The cyclist was ejected and suffered upper arm injuries. Police cited driver inattention as a key factor in the crash that left the rider in shock.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 11:25 AM on 31 Ave in Queens when a sedan was making a right turn and struck a bicyclist traveling westbound. The point of impact was the center front end of both vehicles. The bicyclist, a 31-year-old male, was ejected from his bike and sustained upper arm and shoulder injuries, classified as injury severity level 3. The police report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor for the sedan driver. The cyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. There was no damage reported on the sedan, indicating the impact was primarily to the bike and rider. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the bicyclist's behavior. The crash highlights the dangers posed by driver distraction during turning maneuvers.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4799134 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

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 9 - A 94-year-old woman crossing Broadway with the signal was hit by an SUV making a right turn. She suffered fractures and dislocations to her leg and foot. The driver failed to yield. The street stayed loud.

According to the police report, a 94-year-old woman was crossing Broadway at 48th Street in Queens with the signal when a 2023 SUV struck her with its right front bumper. The crash happened at 5:30 p.m. The pedestrian suffered serious injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, including fractures and dislocations. She remained conscious after the impact. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the primary contributing factor attributed to the driver. The victim was crossing legally. No vehicle damage was reported. The police report lists no other contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4797746 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Mar 8 - A sedan parked on Astoria Boulevard was struck in the rear by a fire department truck making a right turn. The sedan’s female driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash but remained conscious and restrained by a lap belt.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 19:42 in Queens on Astoria Boulevard near 27th Street. A 2014 sedan, parked facing west, was hit in the right rear bumper by a fire department truck making a right turn traveling south. The sedan’s female driver, age 33, was injured with neck trauma and whiplash but was conscious and wearing a lap belt at the time. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the driver but does not assign fault or blame to the victim. The collision point and vehicle damage indicate the truck struck the sedan from behind during the turn. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The data highlights the danger posed by emergency vehicle maneuvers intersecting with parked vehicles.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4798099 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Mar 8 - A 27-year-old male bicyclist was partially ejected and injured with back abrasions when a sedan made a right turn on Northern Blvd in Queens. The crash involved failure to yield right-of-way and improper turning by the sedan driver.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 7:25 AM on Northern Blvd near 36 Ave in Queens. A sedan, traveling west and making a right turn, collided with a 27-year-old male bicyclist also traveling west. The bicyclist was partially ejected and sustained back abrasions, classified as injury severity level 3. The report cites the sedan driver's failure to yield right-of-way and turning improperly as contributing factors. The bicyclist was the driver of the e-bike and was conscious after the crash. Vehicle damage was minimal, with no damage reported to either the sedan or the e-bike. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the bicyclist’s behavior or safety equipment.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4797222 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Mar 7 - A tractor truck turning right struck a northbound e-scooter on Vernon Blvd in Queens. The 27-year-old female rider was ejected and injured, suffering contusions and leg trauma. Police cite driver inattention and failure to yield as key factors.

According to the police report, the crash occurred shortly after midnight on Vernon Blvd in Queens. A 27-year-old female e-scooter driver was traveling northbound when a tractor truck, making a right turn southwest, collided with her on the left side doors. The impact ejected the rider, who sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, including contusions and bruises, and was reported in shock. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' by the e-scooter driver as contributing factors. The truck driver was licensed and operating a 2024 Volvo tractor truck. The collision caused damage to the center front end of the truck and the left side doors of the e-scooter. No safety equipment was noted for the e-scooter rider.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4798097 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Mar 4 - A sedan entering a parked position passed too closely to a northbound bicyclist on Vernon Blvd in Queens. The cyclist suffered a head contusion and bruising but remained conscious. The collision caused damage to the bike’s front right side.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 19:21 on Vernon Blvd in Queens. A northbound sedan was entering a parked position when it passed too closely to a northbound bicyclist, who was making a right turn. The report cites 'Passing Too Closely' as the contributing factor. The bicyclist, a 29-year-old male, suffered a head injury described as a contusion and bruise but was conscious and not ejected. The bike sustained damage to its right front bumper. The sedan showed no damage. Driver error in failing to maintain safe clearance led to the collision, highlighting the dangers cyclists face from vehicle maneuvers in close proximity.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4799145 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

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 17-year-old bicyclist wearing a helmet suffered bruises and arm injuries after a sedan struck him from behind on Northern Blvd in Queens. The crash occurred at 5 p.m. The driver’s failure to maintain distance caused the impact.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling west on Northern Blvd collided with a westbound bicyclist at 5 p.m. The bicyclist, a 17-year-old male wearing a helmet, sustained contusions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The point of impact was the center front end of the sedan striking the center back end of the bike. The report cites the sedan driver’s error as "Following Too Closely," compounded by "Glare," which contributed to the crash. The sedan driver was licensed and driving straight ahead. The bicyclist was not ejected and remained conscious. Vehicle damage was centered on the sedan’s front and the bike’s rear. This collision highlights the dangers posed by insufficient following distance and visibility issues on busy Queens streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4795882 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19