Who’s Injuring and Killing Pedestrians in AD 39?
Twelve Dead in Two Years. Whose Streets Are These?
AD 39: Jan 1, 2022 - Jul 16, 2025
The Bodies in the Road
In Assembly District 39, the numbers do not tell the whole story. But they do not lie. Twelve people have died on these streets since 2022. Over 1,250 have been injured. Ten were hurt so badly they may never walk the same. The dead include a 70-year-old man crushed by a bus on Woodhaven Boulevard last month, a cyclist killed by an SUV on Roosevelt Avenue, and a 4-year-old girl struck in a crosswalk by a driver who ran a red light and fled. The girls were taken to Elmhurst Hospital. Their shoes were left behind. The SUV driver fled after the collision and remains on the loose, police said.
The Pattern: Cars, Trucks, and the Young
SUVs and cars do most of the damage. They are behind the majority of pedestrian injuries and deaths. Trucks and buses kill too. Motorcycles and mopeds add to the toll. Children are not spared. In the last year alone, 43 people under 18 were injured in crashes here. Two suffered injuries so severe the numbers do not capture the pain.
What Has Been Done—and What Has Not
Assembly Member Catalina Cruz has voted to extend school speed zones and back safer street designs. She co-sponsored bills to require streets built for people, not just cars. She voted to keep speed cameras running near schools. But she also voted to weaken bus rules, a move that puts pedestrians and cyclists at greater risk. The work is not finished. The streets are not safe.
The Call: Demand More Than Words
Every crash is preventable. Every death is a policy failure. Call Assembly Member Cruz. Call your council member. Demand a citywide 20 mph speed limit. Demand real protection for children and seniors. Do not wait for another name to become a number.
Act now.
Frequently Asked Questions
▸ What is the New York State Assembly and how does it work?
▸ Where does AD 39 sit politically?
▸ Which areas are in AD 39?
▸ What types of vehicles caused injuries and deaths to pedestrians in AD 39?
▸ Are these crashes just 'accidents'?
▸ What can local politicians do to prevent traffic violence?
▸ What is CrashCount?
Citations
▸ Citations
- Driver Runs Red, Hits Two Girls, NY Daily News, Published 2025-05-26
- Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4661989 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-07-16
- Driver Runs Red, Hits Two Girls, NY Daily News, Published 2025-05-26
- File S 8344, Open States, Published 2025-06-17
- NO TRICK, ALL TREAT: City to Ban Cars on Some Streets for Halloween, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2022-10-24
- NYC Mayor Adams heading to Albany next week for last ditch legislative push, nydailynews.com, Published 2022-05-13
- File A 1077, Open States, Published 2025-01-08
- NYC basement legalization plan caught in Albany’s housing gridlock, gothamist.com, Published 2024-02-01
- File A 1280, Open States, Published 2023-01-13
Fix the Problem
District 39
41-40 Junction Blvd., Corona, NY 11368
Room 652, Legislative Office Building, Albany, NY 12248
Other Representatives
District 25
37-32 75th Street, 1st Floor, Jackson Heights, NY 11372
718-803-6373
250 Broadway, Suite 1816, New York, NY 10007
212-788-7066
District 12
22-07 45th St. Suite 1008, Astoria, NY 11105
Albany, NY 12247
▸ Other Geographies
AD 39 Assembly District 39 sits in Queens, Precinct 110, District 25, SD 12.
It contains Elmhurst, Corona, Middle Village, Queens CB4.
▸ See also
Traffic Safety Timeline for Assembly District 39
Distracted Motorcyclist Kills Elderly Pedestrian on Woodhaven▸A motorcycle struck a 74-year-old man crossing Woodhaven Boulevard. The rider, distracted, hit him head-on. The man’s leg was torn. He died at the scene. The rider was ejected and injured. The street bore the mark of distraction.
A 74-year-old pedestrian was killed on Woodhaven Boulevard when a northbound motorcycle struck him head-on. According to the police report, the rider was distracted and could not stop. The pedestrian was crossing the street, not at an intersection or crosswalk, when the crash occurred. The impact tore the man’s leg and he died at the scene. The 22-year-old motorcycle driver was ejected and suffered injuries. The police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. No other driver errors or equipment issues are noted. The crash underscores the lethal consequences of distraction behind the handlebars.
Motorscooter Rider Killed in Queens Collision▸A motorscooter struck a sedan’s side at 37th Avenue and 82nd Street. The unlicensed rider, without a helmet, was ejected and died on the pavement. Both drivers lacked licenses. Alcohol played a role. The street stayed cold. The loss was final.
A deadly crash unfolded at the corner of 37th Avenue and 82nd Street in Queens. According to the police report, a motorscooter slammed into the side of a sedan. The rider, unlicensed and helmetless, was ejected and died from head injuries. The sedan’s driver was also unlicensed. The report lists 'Alcohol Involvement' and 'Other Vehicular' as contributing factors. No injuries were reported for the sedan’s occupants. The data highlights systemic failures: unlicensed operation, alcohol, and lack of protective equipment. The police report states, 'He died there, alone, on the cold Queens asphalt.'
Cruz Supports Safety Boosting Car-Free Streets for Halloween▸On Halloween, the city will ban cars from 100 streets. Kids will walk free. No engines, no rush, no threat. The move follows a 42% drop in pedestrian injuries on 34th Avenue. Officials say car-free streets mean fewer dead children.
On October 24, 2022, the NYC Department of Transportation announced a major expansion of car-free streets for Halloween. The initiative, called 'Trick-or-Streets,' will close 100 streets—across all boroughs except Staten Island—from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. The DOT will extend hours on 40 existing open streets and keep another 60 car-free through the evening, partnering with the Street Activity Permit Office for more pedestrian zones. DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez said, 'I am incredibly excited to build on the triumph of our thriving Open Streets program ... this Halloween, providing greater access to safer, shared community spaces.' Assembly Member Catalina Cruz and Council Member Shekar Krishnan backed the move, stressing the deadly risk cars pose to children. DOT data shows a 42% drop in pedestrian injury crashes on 34th Avenue since it went car-free. The city cites national spikes in child pedestrian deaths on Halloween. The message is clear: car-free streets save lives.
-
NO TRICK, ALL TREAT: City to Ban Cars on Some Streets for Halloween,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2022-10-24
Parked Sedan Struck, Driver Found Dead in Queens▸A parked Ford sedan on Britton Avenue. Rear crushed by a motorcycle. A man, 46, lifeless in the driver’s seat. Morning light on twisted metal. No sound. No movement. Just the aftermath on a quiet Queens street.
A fatal crash unfolded on Britton Avenue near Judge Street in Queens. According to the police report, a parked Ford sedan was struck in the rear by a motorcycle. The impact left the rear of the car crumpled. Inside the sedan, officers found a 46-year-old man, the driver, dead at the scene. The report states, 'A man, 46, found lifeless in a Ford sedan. A parked motorcycle struck. Rear of the car crumpled.' No contributing factors or driver errors were specified in the police data. The crash involved both a sedan and a motorcycle, both listed as parked before the collision. No other injuries were reported.
Cyclist Thrown After Striking Parked SUV in Queens▸A man on a bike slammed into a parked SUV on 104th Street. His body flew. His arm split open. Blood spilled onto the street. He lay conscious, bleeding, as the SUV stood still. No helmet. No warning. The street stayed silent.
A 40-year-old man riding a bike crashed into a parked SUV near 46th Avenue and 104th Street in Queens. According to the police report, 'A man on a bike hit a parked SUV. His body flew. His arm split open. Blood poured. No helmet. No warning. The SUV stood still. He lay in the street, conscious, and bleeding.' The cyclist suffered severe bleeding and arm injuries. No contributing driver errors were listed in the data. The SUV was parked and undamaged. The report notes the cyclist was not wearing a helmet, but no helmet use was listed as a contributing factor. No other injuries were reported.
Cruz Supports Mayoral Control Paired With Council Say▸Mayor Adams heads to Albany. He pushes for round-the-clock speed cameras and mayoral control of schools. Lawmakers stall. Streets stay dangerous at night. Advocates say limited camera hours fuel reckless driving. Albany debates, but time runs out. Vulnerable lives hang in the balance.
On May 13, 2022, Mayor Adams traveled to Albany to press lawmakers on his legislative priorities. The push included extending mayoral control of New York City’s public schools and, crucially, allowing speed cameras to operate 24/7. The matter summary states: 'Topping the list for Adams is extending mayoral control of the city’s public schools and allowing speed cameras on city streets to operate 24/7.' State Senate Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins and Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie were key figures in these talks. Transportation Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez also lobbied for expanded speed camera authority. Despite Adams’s efforts, lawmakers showed little appetite for granting 'home rule'—the power for the city to control camera placement and hours. Advocates warn that restricting camera hours to weekdays, 6 a.m. to 10 p.m., leaves streets deadly at night. The legislative session neared its end with no breakthrough, leaving vulnerable road users exposed.
-
NYC Mayor Adams heading to Albany next week for last ditch legislative push,
nydailynews.com,
Published 2022-05-13
SUV Slams Parked Truck on Booth Street▸A Ford SUV crashed into a parked tractor-trailer on Booth Street. The driver’s leg was crushed. He stayed conscious, belted in. The truck did not move. Night air held the sound. Metal met metal. The street did not forgive.
A Ford SUV struck the rear of a parked tractor-trailer on Booth Street in Queens. According to the police report, the SUV driver’s leg was crushed in the crash. He remained conscious and was wearing a lap belt and harness. The tractor-trailer was stationary and unoccupied at the time. The police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. Other occupants in the SUV were not seriously hurt. The impact was severe, crushing the driver’s lower leg. The report makes clear: driver error and disregard for traffic control led to this violent collision.
A motorcycle struck a 74-year-old man crossing Woodhaven Boulevard. The rider, distracted, hit him head-on. The man’s leg was torn. He died at the scene. The rider was ejected and injured. The street bore the mark of distraction.
A 74-year-old pedestrian was killed on Woodhaven Boulevard when a northbound motorcycle struck him head-on. According to the police report, the rider was distracted and could not stop. The pedestrian was crossing the street, not at an intersection or crosswalk, when the crash occurred. The impact tore the man’s leg and he died at the scene. The 22-year-old motorcycle driver was ejected and suffered injuries. The police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. No other driver errors or equipment issues are noted. The crash underscores the lethal consequences of distraction behind the handlebars.
Motorscooter Rider Killed in Queens Collision▸A motorscooter struck a sedan’s side at 37th Avenue and 82nd Street. The unlicensed rider, without a helmet, was ejected and died on the pavement. Both drivers lacked licenses. Alcohol played a role. The street stayed cold. The loss was final.
A deadly crash unfolded at the corner of 37th Avenue and 82nd Street in Queens. According to the police report, a motorscooter slammed into the side of a sedan. The rider, unlicensed and helmetless, was ejected and died from head injuries. The sedan’s driver was also unlicensed. The report lists 'Alcohol Involvement' and 'Other Vehicular' as contributing factors. No injuries were reported for the sedan’s occupants. The data highlights systemic failures: unlicensed operation, alcohol, and lack of protective equipment. The police report states, 'He died there, alone, on the cold Queens asphalt.'
Cruz Supports Safety Boosting Car-Free Streets for Halloween▸On Halloween, the city will ban cars from 100 streets. Kids will walk free. No engines, no rush, no threat. The move follows a 42% drop in pedestrian injuries on 34th Avenue. Officials say car-free streets mean fewer dead children.
On October 24, 2022, the NYC Department of Transportation announced a major expansion of car-free streets for Halloween. The initiative, called 'Trick-or-Streets,' will close 100 streets—across all boroughs except Staten Island—from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. The DOT will extend hours on 40 existing open streets and keep another 60 car-free through the evening, partnering with the Street Activity Permit Office for more pedestrian zones. DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez said, 'I am incredibly excited to build on the triumph of our thriving Open Streets program ... this Halloween, providing greater access to safer, shared community spaces.' Assembly Member Catalina Cruz and Council Member Shekar Krishnan backed the move, stressing the deadly risk cars pose to children. DOT data shows a 42% drop in pedestrian injury crashes on 34th Avenue since it went car-free. The city cites national spikes in child pedestrian deaths on Halloween. The message is clear: car-free streets save lives.
-
NO TRICK, ALL TREAT: City to Ban Cars on Some Streets for Halloween,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2022-10-24
Parked Sedan Struck, Driver Found Dead in Queens▸A parked Ford sedan on Britton Avenue. Rear crushed by a motorcycle. A man, 46, lifeless in the driver’s seat. Morning light on twisted metal. No sound. No movement. Just the aftermath on a quiet Queens street.
A fatal crash unfolded on Britton Avenue near Judge Street in Queens. According to the police report, a parked Ford sedan was struck in the rear by a motorcycle. The impact left the rear of the car crumpled. Inside the sedan, officers found a 46-year-old man, the driver, dead at the scene. The report states, 'A man, 46, found lifeless in a Ford sedan. A parked motorcycle struck. Rear of the car crumpled.' No contributing factors or driver errors were specified in the police data. The crash involved both a sedan and a motorcycle, both listed as parked before the collision. No other injuries were reported.
Cyclist Thrown After Striking Parked SUV in Queens▸A man on a bike slammed into a parked SUV on 104th Street. His body flew. His arm split open. Blood spilled onto the street. He lay conscious, bleeding, as the SUV stood still. No helmet. No warning. The street stayed silent.
A 40-year-old man riding a bike crashed into a parked SUV near 46th Avenue and 104th Street in Queens. According to the police report, 'A man on a bike hit a parked SUV. His body flew. His arm split open. Blood poured. No helmet. No warning. The SUV stood still. He lay in the street, conscious, and bleeding.' The cyclist suffered severe bleeding and arm injuries. No contributing driver errors were listed in the data. The SUV was parked and undamaged. The report notes the cyclist was not wearing a helmet, but no helmet use was listed as a contributing factor. No other injuries were reported.
Cruz Supports Mayoral Control Paired With Council Say▸Mayor Adams heads to Albany. He pushes for round-the-clock speed cameras and mayoral control of schools. Lawmakers stall. Streets stay dangerous at night. Advocates say limited camera hours fuel reckless driving. Albany debates, but time runs out. Vulnerable lives hang in the balance.
On May 13, 2022, Mayor Adams traveled to Albany to press lawmakers on his legislative priorities. The push included extending mayoral control of New York City’s public schools and, crucially, allowing speed cameras to operate 24/7. The matter summary states: 'Topping the list for Adams is extending mayoral control of the city’s public schools and allowing speed cameras on city streets to operate 24/7.' State Senate Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins and Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie were key figures in these talks. Transportation Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez also lobbied for expanded speed camera authority. Despite Adams’s efforts, lawmakers showed little appetite for granting 'home rule'—the power for the city to control camera placement and hours. Advocates warn that restricting camera hours to weekdays, 6 a.m. to 10 p.m., leaves streets deadly at night. The legislative session neared its end with no breakthrough, leaving vulnerable road users exposed.
-
NYC Mayor Adams heading to Albany next week for last ditch legislative push,
nydailynews.com,
Published 2022-05-13
SUV Slams Parked Truck on Booth Street▸A Ford SUV crashed into a parked tractor-trailer on Booth Street. The driver’s leg was crushed. He stayed conscious, belted in. The truck did not move. Night air held the sound. Metal met metal. The street did not forgive.
A Ford SUV struck the rear of a parked tractor-trailer on Booth Street in Queens. According to the police report, the SUV driver’s leg was crushed in the crash. He remained conscious and was wearing a lap belt and harness. The tractor-trailer was stationary and unoccupied at the time. The police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. Other occupants in the SUV were not seriously hurt. The impact was severe, crushing the driver’s lower leg. The report makes clear: driver error and disregard for traffic control led to this violent collision.
A motorscooter struck a sedan’s side at 37th Avenue and 82nd Street. The unlicensed rider, without a helmet, was ejected and died on the pavement. Both drivers lacked licenses. Alcohol played a role. The street stayed cold. The loss was final.
A deadly crash unfolded at the corner of 37th Avenue and 82nd Street in Queens. According to the police report, a motorscooter slammed into the side of a sedan. The rider, unlicensed and helmetless, was ejected and died from head injuries. The sedan’s driver was also unlicensed. The report lists 'Alcohol Involvement' and 'Other Vehicular' as contributing factors. No injuries were reported for the sedan’s occupants. The data highlights systemic failures: unlicensed operation, alcohol, and lack of protective equipment. The police report states, 'He died there, alone, on the cold Queens asphalt.'
Cruz Supports Safety Boosting Car-Free Streets for Halloween▸On Halloween, the city will ban cars from 100 streets. Kids will walk free. No engines, no rush, no threat. The move follows a 42% drop in pedestrian injuries on 34th Avenue. Officials say car-free streets mean fewer dead children.
On October 24, 2022, the NYC Department of Transportation announced a major expansion of car-free streets for Halloween. The initiative, called 'Trick-or-Streets,' will close 100 streets—across all boroughs except Staten Island—from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. The DOT will extend hours on 40 existing open streets and keep another 60 car-free through the evening, partnering with the Street Activity Permit Office for more pedestrian zones. DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez said, 'I am incredibly excited to build on the triumph of our thriving Open Streets program ... this Halloween, providing greater access to safer, shared community spaces.' Assembly Member Catalina Cruz and Council Member Shekar Krishnan backed the move, stressing the deadly risk cars pose to children. DOT data shows a 42% drop in pedestrian injury crashes on 34th Avenue since it went car-free. The city cites national spikes in child pedestrian deaths on Halloween. The message is clear: car-free streets save lives.
-
NO TRICK, ALL TREAT: City to Ban Cars on Some Streets for Halloween,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2022-10-24
Parked Sedan Struck, Driver Found Dead in Queens▸A parked Ford sedan on Britton Avenue. Rear crushed by a motorcycle. A man, 46, lifeless in the driver’s seat. Morning light on twisted metal. No sound. No movement. Just the aftermath on a quiet Queens street.
A fatal crash unfolded on Britton Avenue near Judge Street in Queens. According to the police report, a parked Ford sedan was struck in the rear by a motorcycle. The impact left the rear of the car crumpled. Inside the sedan, officers found a 46-year-old man, the driver, dead at the scene. The report states, 'A man, 46, found lifeless in a Ford sedan. A parked motorcycle struck. Rear of the car crumpled.' No contributing factors or driver errors were specified in the police data. The crash involved both a sedan and a motorcycle, both listed as parked before the collision. No other injuries were reported.
Cyclist Thrown After Striking Parked SUV in Queens▸A man on a bike slammed into a parked SUV on 104th Street. His body flew. His arm split open. Blood spilled onto the street. He lay conscious, bleeding, as the SUV stood still. No helmet. No warning. The street stayed silent.
A 40-year-old man riding a bike crashed into a parked SUV near 46th Avenue and 104th Street in Queens. According to the police report, 'A man on a bike hit a parked SUV. His body flew. His arm split open. Blood poured. No helmet. No warning. The SUV stood still. He lay in the street, conscious, and bleeding.' The cyclist suffered severe bleeding and arm injuries. No contributing driver errors were listed in the data. The SUV was parked and undamaged. The report notes the cyclist was not wearing a helmet, but no helmet use was listed as a contributing factor. No other injuries were reported.
Cruz Supports Mayoral Control Paired With Council Say▸Mayor Adams heads to Albany. He pushes for round-the-clock speed cameras and mayoral control of schools. Lawmakers stall. Streets stay dangerous at night. Advocates say limited camera hours fuel reckless driving. Albany debates, but time runs out. Vulnerable lives hang in the balance.
On May 13, 2022, Mayor Adams traveled to Albany to press lawmakers on his legislative priorities. The push included extending mayoral control of New York City’s public schools and, crucially, allowing speed cameras to operate 24/7. The matter summary states: 'Topping the list for Adams is extending mayoral control of the city’s public schools and allowing speed cameras on city streets to operate 24/7.' State Senate Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins and Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie were key figures in these talks. Transportation Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez also lobbied for expanded speed camera authority. Despite Adams’s efforts, lawmakers showed little appetite for granting 'home rule'—the power for the city to control camera placement and hours. Advocates warn that restricting camera hours to weekdays, 6 a.m. to 10 p.m., leaves streets deadly at night. The legislative session neared its end with no breakthrough, leaving vulnerable road users exposed.
-
NYC Mayor Adams heading to Albany next week for last ditch legislative push,
nydailynews.com,
Published 2022-05-13
SUV Slams Parked Truck on Booth Street▸A Ford SUV crashed into a parked tractor-trailer on Booth Street. The driver’s leg was crushed. He stayed conscious, belted in. The truck did not move. Night air held the sound. Metal met metal. The street did not forgive.
A Ford SUV struck the rear of a parked tractor-trailer on Booth Street in Queens. According to the police report, the SUV driver’s leg was crushed in the crash. He remained conscious and was wearing a lap belt and harness. The tractor-trailer was stationary and unoccupied at the time. The police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. Other occupants in the SUV were not seriously hurt. The impact was severe, crushing the driver’s lower leg. The report makes clear: driver error and disregard for traffic control led to this violent collision.
On Halloween, the city will ban cars from 100 streets. Kids will walk free. No engines, no rush, no threat. The move follows a 42% drop in pedestrian injuries on 34th Avenue. Officials say car-free streets mean fewer dead children.
On October 24, 2022, the NYC Department of Transportation announced a major expansion of car-free streets for Halloween. The initiative, called 'Trick-or-Streets,' will close 100 streets—across all boroughs except Staten Island—from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. The DOT will extend hours on 40 existing open streets and keep another 60 car-free through the evening, partnering with the Street Activity Permit Office for more pedestrian zones. DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez said, 'I am incredibly excited to build on the triumph of our thriving Open Streets program ... this Halloween, providing greater access to safer, shared community spaces.' Assembly Member Catalina Cruz and Council Member Shekar Krishnan backed the move, stressing the deadly risk cars pose to children. DOT data shows a 42% drop in pedestrian injury crashes on 34th Avenue since it went car-free. The city cites national spikes in child pedestrian deaths on Halloween. The message is clear: car-free streets save lives.
- NO TRICK, ALL TREAT: City to Ban Cars on Some Streets for Halloween, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2022-10-24
Parked Sedan Struck, Driver Found Dead in Queens▸A parked Ford sedan on Britton Avenue. Rear crushed by a motorcycle. A man, 46, lifeless in the driver’s seat. Morning light on twisted metal. No sound. No movement. Just the aftermath on a quiet Queens street.
A fatal crash unfolded on Britton Avenue near Judge Street in Queens. According to the police report, a parked Ford sedan was struck in the rear by a motorcycle. The impact left the rear of the car crumpled. Inside the sedan, officers found a 46-year-old man, the driver, dead at the scene. The report states, 'A man, 46, found lifeless in a Ford sedan. A parked motorcycle struck. Rear of the car crumpled.' No contributing factors or driver errors were specified in the police data. The crash involved both a sedan and a motorcycle, both listed as parked before the collision. No other injuries were reported.
Cyclist Thrown After Striking Parked SUV in Queens▸A man on a bike slammed into a parked SUV on 104th Street. His body flew. His arm split open. Blood spilled onto the street. He lay conscious, bleeding, as the SUV stood still. No helmet. No warning. The street stayed silent.
A 40-year-old man riding a bike crashed into a parked SUV near 46th Avenue and 104th Street in Queens. According to the police report, 'A man on a bike hit a parked SUV. His body flew. His arm split open. Blood poured. No helmet. No warning. The SUV stood still. He lay in the street, conscious, and bleeding.' The cyclist suffered severe bleeding and arm injuries. No contributing driver errors were listed in the data. The SUV was parked and undamaged. The report notes the cyclist was not wearing a helmet, but no helmet use was listed as a contributing factor. No other injuries were reported.
Cruz Supports Mayoral Control Paired With Council Say▸Mayor Adams heads to Albany. He pushes for round-the-clock speed cameras and mayoral control of schools. Lawmakers stall. Streets stay dangerous at night. Advocates say limited camera hours fuel reckless driving. Albany debates, but time runs out. Vulnerable lives hang in the balance.
On May 13, 2022, Mayor Adams traveled to Albany to press lawmakers on his legislative priorities. The push included extending mayoral control of New York City’s public schools and, crucially, allowing speed cameras to operate 24/7. The matter summary states: 'Topping the list for Adams is extending mayoral control of the city’s public schools and allowing speed cameras on city streets to operate 24/7.' State Senate Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins and Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie were key figures in these talks. Transportation Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez also lobbied for expanded speed camera authority. Despite Adams’s efforts, lawmakers showed little appetite for granting 'home rule'—the power for the city to control camera placement and hours. Advocates warn that restricting camera hours to weekdays, 6 a.m. to 10 p.m., leaves streets deadly at night. The legislative session neared its end with no breakthrough, leaving vulnerable road users exposed.
-
NYC Mayor Adams heading to Albany next week for last ditch legislative push,
nydailynews.com,
Published 2022-05-13
SUV Slams Parked Truck on Booth Street▸A Ford SUV crashed into a parked tractor-trailer on Booth Street. The driver’s leg was crushed. He stayed conscious, belted in. The truck did not move. Night air held the sound. Metal met metal. The street did not forgive.
A Ford SUV struck the rear of a parked tractor-trailer on Booth Street in Queens. According to the police report, the SUV driver’s leg was crushed in the crash. He remained conscious and was wearing a lap belt and harness. The tractor-trailer was stationary and unoccupied at the time. The police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. Other occupants in the SUV were not seriously hurt. The impact was severe, crushing the driver’s lower leg. The report makes clear: driver error and disregard for traffic control led to this violent collision.
A parked Ford sedan on Britton Avenue. Rear crushed by a motorcycle. A man, 46, lifeless in the driver’s seat. Morning light on twisted metal. No sound. No movement. Just the aftermath on a quiet Queens street.
A fatal crash unfolded on Britton Avenue near Judge Street in Queens. According to the police report, a parked Ford sedan was struck in the rear by a motorcycle. The impact left the rear of the car crumpled. Inside the sedan, officers found a 46-year-old man, the driver, dead at the scene. The report states, 'A man, 46, found lifeless in a Ford sedan. A parked motorcycle struck. Rear of the car crumpled.' No contributing factors or driver errors were specified in the police data. The crash involved both a sedan and a motorcycle, both listed as parked before the collision. No other injuries were reported.
Cyclist Thrown After Striking Parked SUV in Queens▸A man on a bike slammed into a parked SUV on 104th Street. His body flew. His arm split open. Blood spilled onto the street. He lay conscious, bleeding, as the SUV stood still. No helmet. No warning. The street stayed silent.
A 40-year-old man riding a bike crashed into a parked SUV near 46th Avenue and 104th Street in Queens. According to the police report, 'A man on a bike hit a parked SUV. His body flew. His arm split open. Blood poured. No helmet. No warning. The SUV stood still. He lay in the street, conscious, and bleeding.' The cyclist suffered severe bleeding and arm injuries. No contributing driver errors were listed in the data. The SUV was parked and undamaged. The report notes the cyclist was not wearing a helmet, but no helmet use was listed as a contributing factor. No other injuries were reported.
Cruz Supports Mayoral Control Paired With Council Say▸Mayor Adams heads to Albany. He pushes for round-the-clock speed cameras and mayoral control of schools. Lawmakers stall. Streets stay dangerous at night. Advocates say limited camera hours fuel reckless driving. Albany debates, but time runs out. Vulnerable lives hang in the balance.
On May 13, 2022, Mayor Adams traveled to Albany to press lawmakers on his legislative priorities. The push included extending mayoral control of New York City’s public schools and, crucially, allowing speed cameras to operate 24/7. The matter summary states: 'Topping the list for Adams is extending mayoral control of the city’s public schools and allowing speed cameras on city streets to operate 24/7.' State Senate Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins and Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie were key figures in these talks. Transportation Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez also lobbied for expanded speed camera authority. Despite Adams’s efforts, lawmakers showed little appetite for granting 'home rule'—the power for the city to control camera placement and hours. Advocates warn that restricting camera hours to weekdays, 6 a.m. to 10 p.m., leaves streets deadly at night. The legislative session neared its end with no breakthrough, leaving vulnerable road users exposed.
-
NYC Mayor Adams heading to Albany next week for last ditch legislative push,
nydailynews.com,
Published 2022-05-13
SUV Slams Parked Truck on Booth Street▸A Ford SUV crashed into a parked tractor-trailer on Booth Street. The driver’s leg was crushed. He stayed conscious, belted in. The truck did not move. Night air held the sound. Metal met metal. The street did not forgive.
A Ford SUV struck the rear of a parked tractor-trailer on Booth Street in Queens. According to the police report, the SUV driver’s leg was crushed in the crash. He remained conscious and was wearing a lap belt and harness. The tractor-trailer was stationary and unoccupied at the time. The police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. Other occupants in the SUV were not seriously hurt. The impact was severe, crushing the driver’s lower leg. The report makes clear: driver error and disregard for traffic control led to this violent collision.
A man on a bike slammed into a parked SUV on 104th Street. His body flew. His arm split open. Blood spilled onto the street. He lay conscious, bleeding, as the SUV stood still. No helmet. No warning. The street stayed silent.
A 40-year-old man riding a bike crashed into a parked SUV near 46th Avenue and 104th Street in Queens. According to the police report, 'A man on a bike hit a parked SUV. His body flew. His arm split open. Blood poured. No helmet. No warning. The SUV stood still. He lay in the street, conscious, and bleeding.' The cyclist suffered severe bleeding and arm injuries. No contributing driver errors were listed in the data. The SUV was parked and undamaged. The report notes the cyclist was not wearing a helmet, but no helmet use was listed as a contributing factor. No other injuries were reported.
Cruz Supports Mayoral Control Paired With Council Say▸Mayor Adams heads to Albany. He pushes for round-the-clock speed cameras and mayoral control of schools. Lawmakers stall. Streets stay dangerous at night. Advocates say limited camera hours fuel reckless driving. Albany debates, but time runs out. Vulnerable lives hang in the balance.
On May 13, 2022, Mayor Adams traveled to Albany to press lawmakers on his legislative priorities. The push included extending mayoral control of New York City’s public schools and, crucially, allowing speed cameras to operate 24/7. The matter summary states: 'Topping the list for Adams is extending mayoral control of the city’s public schools and allowing speed cameras on city streets to operate 24/7.' State Senate Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins and Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie were key figures in these talks. Transportation Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez also lobbied for expanded speed camera authority. Despite Adams’s efforts, lawmakers showed little appetite for granting 'home rule'—the power for the city to control camera placement and hours. Advocates warn that restricting camera hours to weekdays, 6 a.m. to 10 p.m., leaves streets deadly at night. The legislative session neared its end with no breakthrough, leaving vulnerable road users exposed.
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NYC Mayor Adams heading to Albany next week for last ditch legislative push,
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Published 2022-05-13
SUV Slams Parked Truck on Booth Street▸A Ford SUV crashed into a parked tractor-trailer on Booth Street. The driver’s leg was crushed. He stayed conscious, belted in. The truck did not move. Night air held the sound. Metal met metal. The street did not forgive.
A Ford SUV struck the rear of a parked tractor-trailer on Booth Street in Queens. According to the police report, the SUV driver’s leg was crushed in the crash. He remained conscious and was wearing a lap belt and harness. The tractor-trailer was stationary and unoccupied at the time. The police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. Other occupants in the SUV were not seriously hurt. The impact was severe, crushing the driver’s lower leg. The report makes clear: driver error and disregard for traffic control led to this violent collision.
Mayor Adams heads to Albany. He pushes for round-the-clock speed cameras and mayoral control of schools. Lawmakers stall. Streets stay dangerous at night. Advocates say limited camera hours fuel reckless driving. Albany debates, but time runs out. Vulnerable lives hang in the balance.
On May 13, 2022, Mayor Adams traveled to Albany to press lawmakers on his legislative priorities. The push included extending mayoral control of New York City’s public schools and, crucially, allowing speed cameras to operate 24/7. The matter summary states: 'Topping the list for Adams is extending mayoral control of the city’s public schools and allowing speed cameras on city streets to operate 24/7.' State Senate Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins and Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie were key figures in these talks. Transportation Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez also lobbied for expanded speed camera authority. Despite Adams’s efforts, lawmakers showed little appetite for granting 'home rule'—the power for the city to control camera placement and hours. Advocates warn that restricting camera hours to weekdays, 6 a.m. to 10 p.m., leaves streets deadly at night. The legislative session neared its end with no breakthrough, leaving vulnerable road users exposed.
- NYC Mayor Adams heading to Albany next week for last ditch legislative push, nydailynews.com, Published 2022-05-13
SUV Slams Parked Truck on Booth Street▸A Ford SUV crashed into a parked tractor-trailer on Booth Street. The driver’s leg was crushed. He stayed conscious, belted in. The truck did not move. Night air held the sound. Metal met metal. The street did not forgive.
A Ford SUV struck the rear of a parked tractor-trailer on Booth Street in Queens. According to the police report, the SUV driver’s leg was crushed in the crash. He remained conscious and was wearing a lap belt and harness. The tractor-trailer was stationary and unoccupied at the time. The police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. Other occupants in the SUV were not seriously hurt. The impact was severe, crushing the driver’s lower leg. The report makes clear: driver error and disregard for traffic control led to this violent collision.
A Ford SUV crashed into a parked tractor-trailer on Booth Street. The driver’s leg was crushed. He stayed conscious, belted in. The truck did not move. Night air held the sound. Metal met metal. The street did not forgive.
A Ford SUV struck the rear of a parked tractor-trailer on Booth Street in Queens. According to the police report, the SUV driver’s leg was crushed in the crash. He remained conscious and was wearing a lap belt and harness. The tractor-trailer was stationary and unoccupied at the time. The police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. Other occupants in the SUV were not seriously hurt. The impact was severe, crushing the driver’s lower leg. The report makes clear: driver error and disregard for traffic control led to this violent collision.