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

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

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4790318 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-05

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

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

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4788836 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-05

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

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

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4788264 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-05

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

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

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4789174 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-05

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

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

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4787804 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-05

Jan 22 - A Toyota RAV4 jumped the curb on 90th Avenue, slammed into a garage, and collapsed the structure. The driver, Mamadou Barry, was trapped. First responders pulled him out, but he died at the hospital. No other injuries reported.

According to NY Daily News (2025-01-22), Mamadou Barry, 63, was driving his Toyota RAV4 along 90th Ave. in Jamaica, Queens, around 5:20 a.m. when he lost control, hopped a curb at 143rd St., and crashed into a detached garage. The impact caused the garage to collapse onto both his SUV and a parked, unoccupied Prius. Police said Barry was trapped and later died at Jamaica Hospital. The article notes, 'he lost control of the SUV, which went crashing into a detached garage in Queens, police said.' Family members stated Barry had no known medical issues. The cause of the crash remains unclear. No other injuries were reported. The incident highlights the dangers faced by drivers and bystanders in residential areas where structures sit close to the street.

• Uber Driver Dies in Queens Crash, NY Daily News, Published 2025-01-22

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

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

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4789025 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-05

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

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

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4787550 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-05

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

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

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4787628 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-05

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

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

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4788834 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-05

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

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

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4786755 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-05

Jan 16 - Assembly bill A 2299 targets reckless drivers. Eleven points or six camera tickets in a year triggers forced speed control tech. Lawmakers move to curb repeat speeders. Streets demand fewer deadly risks.

Assembly bill A 2299, now in sponsorship, sits with the New York State Assembly. Introduced January 16, 2025, the bill 'requires the installation of intelligent speed assistance devices if a driver accumulates eleven or more points on their driving record during a 24 month period, or receives 6 speed camera or red light camera tickets during a twelve month period.' Primary sponsor Emily Gallagher leads a bloc of co-sponsors, including Rebecca Seawright, Andrew Hevesi, and others. The measure aims to clamp down on repeat speeders with mandatory speed-limiting tech. No safety analyst note was provided.

• File A 2299, Open States, Published 2025-01-16

Jan 16 - Assembly bill A 2299 targets reckless drivers. Eleven points or six camera tickets in a year triggers forced speed control tech. Lawmakers move to curb repeat speeders. Streets demand fewer deadly risks.

Assembly bill A 2299, now in sponsorship, sits with the New York State Assembly. Introduced January 16, 2025, the bill 'requires the installation of intelligent speed assistance devices if a driver accumulates eleven or more points on their driving record during a 24 month period, or receives 6 speed camera or red light camera tickets during a twelve month period.' Primary sponsor Emily Gallagher leads a bloc of co-sponsors, including Rebecca Seawright, Andrew Hevesi, and others. The measure aims to clamp down on repeat speeders with mandatory speed-limiting tech. No safety analyst note was provided.

• File A 2299, Open States, Published 2025-01-16

Jan 13 - Senate bill S 1675 would force carmakers to face the facts. Every vehicle gets a pedestrian safety score. The public sees it. No more hiding danger behind steel and glass.

Senate bill S 1675, now at the sponsorship stage, sits with the New York State Senate. Filed January 13, 2025, it aims to 'create a pedestrian safety rating system for motor vehicles which shall be posted on the department of motor vehicles' website.' Senator Andrew Gounardes leads, joined by Leroy Comrie, Michael Gianaris, Brad Hoylman-Sigal, Robert Jackson, Liz Krueger, Zellnor Myrie, Gustavo Rivera, Julia Salazar, Luis R. Sepúlveda, and Toby Ann Stavisky. The bill demands transparency. It would show the public which cars endanger walkers and which spare them. No safety analyst has yet weighed in, but the intent is clear: expose the risk, protect the vulnerable.

• File S 1675, Open States, Published 2025-01-13

Jan 13 - Senate bill S 1675 would force carmakers to face the facts. Every vehicle gets a pedestrian safety score. The public sees it. No more hiding danger behind steel and glass.

Senate bill S 1675, now at the sponsorship stage, sits with the New York State Senate. Filed January 13, 2025, it aims to 'create a pedestrian safety rating system for motor vehicles which shall be posted on the department of motor vehicles' website.' Senator Andrew Gounardes leads, joined by Leroy Comrie, Michael Gianaris, Brad Hoylman-Sigal, Robert Jackson, Liz Krueger, Zellnor Myrie, Gustavo Rivera, Julia Salazar, Luis R. Sepúlveda, and Toby Ann Stavisky. The bill demands transparency. It would show the public which cars endanger walkers and which spare them. No safety analyst has yet weighed in, but the intent is clear: expose the risk, protect the vulnerable.

• File S 1675, Open States, Published 2025-01-13

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

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

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4785367 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-05

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

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

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4784833 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-05

Jan 8 - Senate bill S 131 demands complete street design for state-funded projects. Sponsors push for safer roads. Guidance will go public. Streets could change. Pedestrians and cyclists stand to gain.

Senate bill S 131 was introduced on January 8, 2025, now in the sponsorship stage. The bill, titled 'Requires the consideration of complete street design for certain transportation projects which receive federal or state funding,' aims to force safer street planning. Primary sponsor Sean Ryan leads, joined by co-sponsors Jamaal Bailey, Jabari Brisport, Samra Brouk, Cordell Cleare, Leroy Comrie, Jeremy Cooney, Nathalia Fernandez, Michael Gianaris, Kristen Gonzalez, Robert Jackson, Rachel May, Kevin S. Parker, Christopher Ryan, and Luis R. Sepúlveda. The bill also orders the department to publish guidance on street design. No safety analyst note was provided.

• File S 131, Open States, Published 2025-01-08

Jan 8 - Senate bill S 131 demands complete street design for state-funded projects. Sponsors push for safer roads. Guidance will go public. Streets could change. Pedestrians and cyclists stand to gain.

Senate bill S 131 was introduced on January 8, 2025, now in the sponsorship stage. The bill, titled 'Requires the consideration of complete street design for certain transportation projects which receive federal or state funding,' aims to force safer street planning. Primary sponsor Sean Ryan leads, joined by co-sponsors Jamaal Bailey, Jabari Brisport, Samra Brouk, Cordell Cleare, Leroy Comrie, Jeremy Cooney, Nathalia Fernandez, Michael Gianaris, Kristen Gonzalez, Robert Jackson, Rachel May, Kevin S. Parker, Christopher Ryan, and Luis R. Sepúlveda. The bill also orders the department to publish guidance on street design. No safety analyst note was provided.

• File S 131, Open States, Published 2025-01-08

Jan 8 - Assembly bill A 1077 pushes for streets built for people, not just cars. Dozens of lawmakers back safer roads. The bill stands at sponsorship. No vote yet. Vulnerable users wait for action.

Assembly bill A 1077, now in sponsorship, aims to 'enable safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles.' Introduced January 8, 2025, the bill sits in committee. Jonathan Rivera leads as primary sponsor, joined by over 60 co-sponsors including Patrick Burke, Robert C. Carroll, and Catalina Cruz. No votes have been cast. The bill's language centers all road users, not just drivers. No safety analyst has yet assessed its impact on vulnerable road users. The measure signals intent but action remains pending.

• File A 1077, Open States, Published 2025-01-08