Twelve Dead, Hundreds Hurt—Who Pays for the Blood on Anderson’s Streets?

• Man struck and killed by two vehicles while trying to cross Belt Parkway in South Ozone Park: NYPD, amny, Published 2025-09-16

Sep 12 - A westbound driver on the Belt Parkway hit a man in the roadway at 5:47 a.m. He died. Three vehicles were involved. Police listed contributing factors as unspecified.

A driver hit a man on the Belt Parkway and killed him. According to the police report, it happened at 5:47 a.m. in westbound lanes. The report lists three vehicles: a 2023 Lincoln SUV and two sedans, all traveling west. Police documented right-front impacts and front-end damage. The pedestrian was recorded as "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Not at Intersection" and "Other Actions in Roadway," with injury severity "Killed." Police recorded contributing factors as "Unspecified" for the drivers and the pedestrian. No driver errors were cited in the data.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4841886 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Sep 6 - On S Conduit Ave at 131st St, a truck driver and a moped rider collided while heading east. The rider suffered severe leg lacerations. Police recorded improper lane use, improper turning, and other vehicular factors.

A box-truck driver and a moped rider, both traveling east, collided at S Conduit Ave and 131 St in Queens around 5:00 p.m. The moped rider, a 39-year-old man, was injured with severe leg lacerations. "According to the police report," contributing factors in the crash included "Passing or Lane Usage Improper," "Turning Improperly," and "Other Vehicular." These are the driver errors recorded by police. The truck showed no reported damage; the moped had front-end damage. The location and roles center a vulnerable road user on a fast corridor, with impact recorded to the truck’s right front quarter and the moped’s front end.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4840626 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Sep 6 - Queens crash at 122 St and 109 Ave left a 61-year-old cyclist injured. Drivers and a front passenger were hurt. Police recorded alcohol involvement and driver distraction. One motorcyclist rode unlicensed among two SUVs.

At 122 St and 109 Ave in Queens, a crash involved a cyclist riding south, a motorcyclist heading west, and drivers of two SUVs going north and west. The 61-year-old cyclist was injured. Vehicle occupants were hurt too, including a 28-year-old driver who was ejected and found unconscious with severe head lacerations, a front-seat passenger with a neck injury, and another driver with a shoulder injury. According to the police report, contributing factors included Alcohol Involvement and Driver Inattention/Distraction. One motorcyclist was unlicensed. Police recorded all parties going straight before impact.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4840433 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Aug 25 - A 29-year-old motorcyclist was ejected on the Belt Parkway. He suffered an amputation and remained unconscious. Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction. The motorcycle was demolished; another vehicle had front-end damage.

A 29-year-old man driving a motorcycle was ejected in a crash on the Belt Parkway and suffered an amputation and injuries to his entire body. According to the police report, the motorcycle’s center back end was demolished and another vehicle showed center front end damage. Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction as the contributing factor. The rider was listed unconscious and injured; the report notes he was the motorcycle driver and was ejected. No pedestrians were involved. The record lists the motorcyclist’s complaint as amputation and marks the injury severity as severe.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4837431 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Aug 13 - A driver traveling east on S Conduit Avenue struck and killed a 52-year-old man in the roadway near 155th Street. The car's center front hit him. He died at the scene.

A driver traveling east on South Conduit Avenue struck a 52-year-old man who was in the roadway near 155th Street. The pedestrian suffered fatal, whole-body injuries and died at the scene. According to the police report, the vehicle was "Going Straight Ahead" and the "Center Front End" was damaged. The report records no driver citations or contributing factors. The crash data notes the pedestrian as "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Not at Intersection" with ped_action listed as "Other Actions in Roadway." No other contributing factors are recorded in the provided data.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4834786 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Aug 13 - A driver struck a man crossing 155th Street near JFK. The car sped off. Medics rushed the victim to the hospital. He died. Police searched for footage. No arrests. The street stayed silent.

NY Daily News (2025-08-13) reports a 52-year-old man was killed crossing 155th St. at South Conduit Ave. near JFK Airport around 2:30 a.m. The driver hit the man and fled. Police said, "The driver sped off without stopping. No arrests have been made." Officers searched for surveillance footage to identify the vehicle. The article notes 68 pedestrians have died in city crashes this year. The hit-and-run highlights ongoing dangers for those on foot and the challenge of holding drivers accountable.

• Queens Hit-And-Run Kills Pedestrian Near JFK, NY Daily News, Published 2025-08-13

Jul 31 - 130th Street at 135th Avenue. A garbage-truck driver and a teen driver collided while going straight. Police recorded failure to yield. The 22-year-old front passenger had a concussion. The 18-year-old sedan driver had head crush injuries.

At 130th Street and 135th Avenue in Queens, the driver of a garbage truck traveled north and the 18-year-old driver of a 2018 Infiniti sedan traveled east. Both were going straight before impact. They collided. The crash injured two: a 22-year-old front passenger, who had a concussion, and the 18-year-old sedan driver, who suffered head crush injuries. According to the police report, 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' was the contributing factor. Police recorded failure to yield by a driver. A 46-year-old truck driver was listed with no reported injury. Two parked sedans were listed with right-side door damage.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4831972 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Jul 11 - Franklin Avenue shuts cars. Kids run. Cyclists glide. Merchants fill the street. Engines silenced. Brooklyn claims space for people. Safety rises. Streets pulse with life.

On July 11, 2025, Franklin Avenue in Crown Heights launched a new Open Streets program. No council bill number or committee was cited. The event, covered by BKReader, closed six blocks to cars two Saturdays each month through October. Organizers called it 'a commitment to strengthening neighborhoods through creative placemaking.' Local leaders like Gwen Woods and Tiara Robertson led the effort. The safety analyst notes: 'Open Streets programs reduce vehicle traffic, create safer environments for pedestrians and cyclists, and encourage mode shift by making streets more accessible and attractive for non-drivers.'

• New Brooklyn Open Streets Program Highlights Community And Commerce, BKReader, Published 2025-07-11

Jun 29 - A sleeping SUV driver slammed into a bus on 147 Ave. Six people hurt. Faces bloodied, necks wrenched, bodies battered. The road stayed quiet. Metal and flesh took the blow.

An SUV struck a bus on 147 Ave in Queens. Six people were injured, including drivers and passengers. According to the police report, the crash was caused by the driver falling asleep and losing consciousness. Injuries ranged from severe bleeding to whiplash and chest trauma. The police report lists 'Fell Asleep' and 'Lost Consciousness' as contributing factors. No mention of helmet or signal use as a cause. The impact left bodies bruised and shaken, exposing the danger when drivers lose control.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4824044 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Jun 17 - Senate passes S 8344. School speed zone rules in New York City get extended. Lawmakers make technical fixes. The bill keeps pressure on drivers near schools. Streets stay a little safer for kids.

Bill S 8344, titled 'Extends provisions and makes technical corrections to school speed zones in NYC; repealer,' moved through the Senate and Assembly in June 2025. Sponsored by Senator Andrew Gounardes, the bill passed Senate votes on June 12 and June 13, and cleared the Assembly on June 17. The measure extends and corrects school speed zone laws in New York City, repealing outdated provisions. Gounardes led the push, with strong support from most Senate Democrats and a split Assembly. The bill's technical fixes aim to keep protections in place for children and other vulnerable road users near schools. No safety analyst note was provided.

• File S 8344, Open States, Published 2025-06-17

Jun 13 - A sedan hit a cyclist on Beach 73 Street. The cyclist, a 49-year-old man, suffered severe facial cuts. Police cite following too closely as the cause. The crash left the cyclist hurt and the car undamaged. The street stayed dangerous.

A crash on Beach 73 Street at Beach Channel Drive involved a sedan and a bicycle. The cyclist, a 49-year-old man, suffered severe lacerations to his face. According to the police report, the driver of the sedan was 'following too closely.' The report lists this as the main contributing factor. The sedan, registered in Maryland, was driven by a 46-year-old man. Both vehicles were traveling west. The sedan struck the back of the cyclist. No injuries were reported for the sedan's occupants. The police report does not mention any other contributing factors. The cyclist was not ejected. The crash highlights the risk faced by people on bikes when drivers fail to keep a safe distance.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4820357 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Jun 10 - A motorcycle slammed into a parked SUV on 149 Avenue. The rider, a 25-year-old man, was ejected and killed. Police cite improper lane usage. Others were listed as occupants or witnesses. The crash left one dead, others shaken.

A deadly crash unfolded on 149 Avenue in Queens. According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling east struck the left rear bumper of a parked Ford SUV. The 25-year-old male motorcyclist was ejected and killed, suffering crush injuries to his entire body. Several others were listed as occupants or witnesses, with unspecified injuries. The police report states, 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as the contributing factor. The motorcyclist was not using any safety equipment at the time of the crash. No evidence in the report blames the victim. The data points to improper lane usage as the critical error that led to this fatal collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4819497 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

May 10 - Two SUVs collided on Guy R Brewer Blvd. A rear passenger suffered head wounds and severe bleeding. Another driver complained of pain. Police cite following too closely as the cause.

Two SUVs crashed on Guy R Brewer Blvd at 146 Dr in Queens. A 61-year-old rear passenger suffered a head injury with severe bleeding. A 35-year-old driver reported pain across his body. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Following Too Closely.' No other contributing factors were listed. The impact left two people injured. The report does not mention pedestrians or cyclists.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4812513 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Apr 21 - An SUV tore west on Belt Parkway. It veered, changed lanes too fast. The right front smashed hard. The 57-year-old driver died. Two others survived. Speed and reckless lane change ruled the night.

A 57-year-old man died when his SUV, heading west on Belt Parkway, veered and changed lanes at unsafe speed. According to the police report, 'an SUV veered, too fast, changing lanes. The right front struck hard.' The driver was belted and the airbag deployed, but he suffered fatal injuries to his entire body. Two other occupants, including an infant, survived. Police listed 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as contributing factors. No other errors or equipment issues were cited.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4807281 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Mar 7 - Westbound SUV plows into sedan’s rear near 150th Street. Steel folds. A woman’s spine breaks. She stays conscious, seatbelt digging in, pain radiating. The crash leaves her body broken, the road echoing with the violence of speed and carelessness.

A violent rear-end collision unfolded on Belt Parkway near 150th Street when a westbound SUV struck the back of a sedan, according to the police report. The report states the SUV 'slammed into a sedan’s rear,' crushing the 35-year-old woman driving the sedan. She remained conscious but suffered severe back injuries as her seatbelt held her in place while the force of the crash broke her spine. The police report identifies 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor, highlighting the SUV driver's failure to maintain a safe distance. No other contributing factors are cited for the victim. The impact crumpled the sedan’s center back end and the SUV’s front, underscoring the destructive consequences of tailgating on city highways.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4797652 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Feb 14 - A minivan slammed head-on on Brookville Boulevard, crushing its front. A 78-year-old woman in the back seat took the full force and died at the scene. The impact shattered steel and bodies alike. The street kept moving. She did not.

According to the police report, a 2022 minivan traveling north on Brookville Boulevard near S Conduit Avenue crashed head-on, with the center front end absorbing the impact. The vehicle's front was crushed, confirming the violent collision. Inside, a 78-year-old female passenger seated in the rear left suffered fatal injuries to her entire body and was pronounced dead at the scene. The report cites 'Other Vehicular' as the contributing factor, indicating a vehicle-related error or malfunction played a role. The driver, a 74-year-old man, also sustained internal injuries but survived. Another occupant, a 71-year-old female front passenger, suffered fractures and dislocations. No driver errors beyond the unspecified vehicular factor are detailed, and no victim behaviors contributed according to the police report. The crash underscores the lethal consequences of vehicle-related failures in head-on collisions.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4792680 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Feb 8 - A Toyota sedan sped east on Belt Parkway. Both driver and passenger were ejected. The driver died. The passenger was left unconscious, battered. Unsafe speed tore lives apart. The road fell silent.

According to the police report, a Toyota sedan traveling eastbound on Belt Parkway crashed at 3:47 a.m. The car struck with its front bumper. Both occupants—a 27-year-old woman driving and a 30-year-old man in the front passenger seat—were ejected. The driver died from head injuries. The passenger suffered severe injuries and was found unconscious. 'Unsafe Speed' was listed as the primary contributing factor. Neither occupant used safety equipment. No other vehicles or road users were involved. The report details a violent crash, with speed leading directly to ejection and fatal harm.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4791204 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Jan 26 - A Toyota SUV flipped on 135th Avenue. A 23-year-old woman, thrown from the back seat, lay unconscious and bleeding. A BMW struck head-on. A parked Dodge crumpled. Someone ran the light. Metal twisted. Lives upended in Queens before dawn.

According to the police report, a violent collision unfolded on 135th Avenue near Lefferts Boulevard in Queens at 2:55 a.m. A Toyota SUV, traveling north, overturned after a driver disregarded traffic control. The report states, 'A Toyota SUV flipped. A 23-year-old woman, unbelted in back, was thrown out. She lay bleeding, unconscious.' The SUV collided head-on with a BMW sedan, while a parked Dodge truck was struck and crumpled. The police report explicitly cites 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the contributing factor, pointing to a driver running a red light. The 23-year-old woman, a rear passenger in the SUV, suffered severe injuries after being ejected from the vehicle. No actions by the victim are listed as contributing factors. The crash highlights the deadly consequences when drivers ignore traffic signals.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4788430 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Jan 24 - A BMW slams into a 23-year-old crossing North Conduit Avenue. His head hits the hood. Blood stains the street. The convertible’s front end buckles. The man lies motionless, life ended in the rush of traffic.

According to the police report, a BMW convertible traveling west on North Conduit Avenue near Rockaway Boulevard struck a 23-year-old man at the intersection. The report states the pedestrian was crossing against the signal when the collision occurred. The impact was severe: the man’s head hit the hood, blood pooled on the asphalt, and the vehicle’s front end crumpled. The victim was found unconscious with fatal head injuries and severe bleeding. The police report lists the contributing factors for both driver and pedestrian as 'Unspecified.' The report describes the driver as licensed and proceeding straight ahead at the time of the crash. The narrative centers the devastating outcome for the pedestrian, who died at the scene.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4788744 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18