Speed Kills Here. City Lets It Happen.

A Ford SUV traveling west collided head-on with a Carry All truck going east on Northern Blvd in Queens. The SUV driver, a 20-year-old woman, suffered upper arm injuries and shock. Police cited traffic control disregard as a key factor.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 21:51 on Northern Blvd in Queens. A 2017 Ford SUV traveling west was passing when it collided head-on with a 2023 Carry All truck traveling east. The point of impact was the center front end of both vehicles. The SUV driver, a 20-year-old female occupant wearing a lap belt, sustained upper arm injuries and was in shock, complaining of pain or nausea. The report explicitly cites 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor, indicating driver error in failing to obey traffic signals or rules. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. The Carry All had no occupants at the time. Vehicle damage included the SUV's left rear quarter panel and the Carry All's center front end.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4778667 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-13

A 45-year-old woman crossing with the signal was struck by a vehicle making a left turn on 30 Ave in Queens. The driver failed to yield right-of-way, causing knee and lower leg injuries. The pedestrian suffered abrasions and shock.

According to the police report, a 45-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing at the intersection of 30 Ave and Steinway St in Queens at 2:53 p.m. The vehicle, driven by a licensed male driver, was making a left turn traveling northeast when the collision occurred. The point of impact was the vehicle's left front bumper. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor on the driver's part. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal, eliminating victim fault in the incident. Injuries included abrasions and trauma to the knee, lower leg, and foot, with the pedestrian experiencing shock. Vehicle damage was reported as none. This crash highlights the dangers posed by drivers failing to yield to pedestrians at intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4778661 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-13

A BMW sedan hit an e-bike on 29th Street in Queens. The 63-year-old cyclist was injured and in shock. Police cite confusion as a factor. The crash exposes the peril of car and e-bike encounters.

A BMW sedan traveling south on 29th Street struck an eastbound e-bike near 23 Avenue in Queens at 12:37 PM. The 63-year-old male cyclist was injured and suffered shock. According to the police report, 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' contributed to the crash. No driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were listed. The sedan driver was licensed and moving straight ahead. The cyclist was not ejected. The report did not cite lack of safety equipment as a factor. The collision highlights the danger when cars and e-bikes meet on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4778235 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-13

A sedan making a U-turn struck a box truck traveling straight on Steinway Street in Queens. Both sedan occupants suffered whiplash and injuries to the hip and entire body. The crash exposed dangers from improper turning maneuvers in busy traffic.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Steinway Street in Queens around 1:00 PM. A sedan was making a U-turn when it collided with a box truck traveling straight southbound. The point of impact was the sedan's left rear quarter panel and the truck's center front end. The sedan driver and front passenger were both injured, sustaining whiplash and bodily injuries to the hip and entire body. The driver was wearing a lap belt and conscious. The report cites 'Turning Improperly' as a contributing factor, indicating driver error on the sedan's part. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. The collision highlights the risks posed by improper turning maneuvers in urban traffic environments.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4777832 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-13

At a heated mayoral forum, Zellnor Myrie demanded a dedicated busway for Flatbush Avenue. Candidates slammed slow buses and empty promises. They called for more bus lanes, free rides, and less fare policing. Riders want action, not talk. Streets remain dangerous.

On December 6, 2024, a mayoral candidate forum spotlighted New York City's broken bus service. State Senator Zellnor Myrie, representing District 20, called for a dedicated busway on Brooklyn's Flatbush Avenue, echoing the success of Manhattan's 14th Street. The forum, hosted by Riders Alliance, saw candidates—including Myrie, Brad Lander, Zohran Mamdani, Jessica Ramos, Scott Stringer, and Jim Walden—debate urgent transit reforms. The matter: 'improving NYC's slow bus service.' Myrie and others backed more bus lanes, fare-free buses, and expanding Fair Fares for low-income riders. Mamdani vowed not to cave to local opposition. All criticized Mayor Adams for stalled bus projects. The forum exposed deep frustration with city inaction and highlighted the need for bold, street-level changes to protect riders and speed up commutes.

• Could a new mayor fix New York City's terrible bus service?, gothamist.com, Published 2024-12-06

Council bill bars cars from blocking crosswalks. No standing or parking within 20 feet. City must install daylighting barriers at 1,000 intersections yearly. Streets clear. Sightlines open. Danger cut.

Int 1138-2024, now laid over in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, was introduced December 5, 2024. The bill states: “prohibiting standing or parking a vehicle within 20 feet of a crosswalk at an intersection.” Council Member Erik D. Bottcher leads, joined by Public Advocate Jumaane Williams and over two dozen co-sponsors. The law orders the Department of Transportation to install daylighting barriers at a minimum of 1,000 intersections each year, up from 100. The city must also run outreach and education. The bill aims to keep crosswalks clear, improve visibility, and protect people on foot and bike. No more hiding behind parked cars. The committee laid the bill over on April 21, 2025.

• File Int 1138-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2024-12-05

Just after midnight on Grand Central Parkway, a speeding sedan slammed into the rear of an SUV. The impact crushed metal and left a 19-year-old passenger bleeding from a severe head wound, conscious but seriously injured in the back seat.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling at unsafe speed collided with the left rear bumper of a sport utility vehicle on Grand Central Parkway shortly after midnight. The report identifies 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors for the sedan driver. The sedan's right front bumper struck the SUV's rear, crushing metal and causing significant damage. Inside the SUV, a 19-year-old male passenger suffered severe head lacerations; he remained conscious but was bleeding heavily. The sedan driver, a 17-year-old male, was injured with fractures and dislocations but was not ejected and had safety equipment deployed. No victim behaviors or safety equipment issues were cited as contributing factors. This crash highlights the deadly consequences of excessive speed and inexperience behind the wheel on city highways.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4776248 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-13

DOT built just 5.3 miles of new bus lanes in 2024. The law demands 30. Commissioner Rodriguez called it a great job. Critics slammed the city for falling short. Riders wait. Streets stay clogged. Vulnerable New Yorkers pay the price.

On December 4, 2024, DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez defended the agency’s bus lane record before critics. The Streets Master Plan requires 30 new miles of bus lanes each year. In 2024, DOT delivered only 5.3 miles—just 17 percent of the legal mandate. Rodriguez claimed, “We are doing a great job,” citing national comparisons and blaming delays on community board processes and local opposition, especially around the 96th Street project. State Sen. Jessica Ramos, Assembly Member Zohran Mamdani, and State Sen. Zellnor Myrie condemned the city’s self-praise and legal failure. The matter title reads: ‘We Are Doing A Great Job’ … Falling Short of Bus Lane Requirement. Several projects are planned for 2025, but completion is uncertain. The city’s slow pace leaves bus riders and other vulnerable road users exposed to dangerous, congested streets.

• DOT Commish: ‘We Are Doing A Great Job’ … Falling Short of Bus Lane Requirement, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2024-12-04

Six mayoral hopefuls faced off on transit. They clashed over congestion pricing, bus expansion, and subway safety. Zellnor Myrie pledged to defend congestion pricing. Others called for more police, more buses, and mental health teams. Streets and subways remain battlegrounds.

On December 3, 2024, at a Riders Alliance forum, six Democratic mayoral candidates—Brad Lander, Zohran Mamdani, Zellnor Myrie, Jessica Ramos, Scott Stringer, and Jim Walden—debated New York City transit policy. The event focused on congestion pricing, set to begin January 5, and subway safety. The matter summary reads: 'NYC mayoral candidates participated in a transit-focused forum... discussing congestion pricing, subway safety, and transit upgrades.' Zellnor Myrie, representing District 20, criticized Mayor Adams for not defending congestion pricing and promised to support it regardless of federal politics. Ramos pushed for congestion pricing revenue to fund the MTA. Stringer called for bus expansion and DOT reform. Walden wanted more police and exemptions for seniors and disabled riders. Lander and Mamdani argued for housing and outreach teams over policing. The forum highlighted sharp divides on how to protect vulnerable New Yorkers on streets and subways.

• 2025 NYC mayoral candidates sound off on congestion pricing, subway safety, amny.com, Published 2024-12-03

Mayoral hopefuls hammered Eric Adams for broken bus lane promises. At a transit forum, they called out City Hall’s slow pace. The law demands 30 miles a year. Adams delivered half. Candidates pledged pro-transit reforms. Riders wait. Streets stay dangerous.

On December 3, 2024, a mayoral candidate forum on NYC bus service and transportation policy spotlighted City Hall’s failures. The event, organized by Riders Alliance, saw candidates attack Mayor Eric Adams for not meeting the Streets Master Plan law, which mandates 30 new miles of bus lanes each year. Adams’ administration installed only 15.7 miles last fiscal year. State Sen. Jessica Ramos said, 'The current mayor promised 150 miles of bus lanes and hasn't delivered.' Comptroller Brad Lander promised a 'professional, world-class DOT commissioner.' Assemblymember Zohran Mamdani vowed to resist business interests blocking bus projects. Sen. Zellnor Myrie, mentioned at the forum, made pro-transit promises. The forum exposed how political inaction and broken promises keep streets unsafe for bus riders and pedestrians.

• Mayoral candidates hit Adams on failed promises to boost NYC's bus service, gothamist.com, Published 2024-12-03

Six mayoral hopefuls faced off on transit. They promised bus lanes, free buses, and fair fares. Each slammed the mayor’s record. They called for less fare enforcement, more service. Riders, not drivers, took center stage. Words flew. Streets stayed dangerous.

On December 3, 2024, six candidates for New York City mayor—Brad Lander, Zohran Mamdani, Zellnor Myrie, Jessica Ramos, Scott Stringer, and Jim Walden—spoke at a Riders Alliance forum. The event focused on transit policy. Candidates pledged support for bus lanes, free buses, expanded Fair Fares, and shifting gas tax funds to mass transit. Lander vowed to end subway and street homelessness for the severely mentally ill by connecting them to stable housing. Mamdani promised a world-class bus network. Myrie pushed for citywide bus lanes. Ramos called for automatic Fair Fares registration. Stringer backed more bus routes. Walden opposed fare evasion crackdowns, urging resources go to service instead. All criticized Mayor Adams’ record on bus lanes and congestion pricing. The forum highlighted a united front for safer, more accessible transit, but offered no immediate relief for vulnerable road users.

• Promises, Promises: What the Candidates Said At The Transit Forum, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2024-12-03

A 27-year-old woman crossing with the signal was struck by an SUV making a left turn. The driver disregarded traffic control, hitting her at an intersection in Queens. She suffered upper arm injuries and bruises but remained conscious.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 12:40 a.m. on Steinway Street in Queens. A 27-year-old female pedestrian was crossing with the signal when she was struck by a 2012 SUV making a left turn. The vehicle's point of impact was the center front end. The report cites 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the primary contributing factor, indicating the driver failed to obey traffic signals. The pedestrian sustained a contusion and upper arm injury but remained conscious. The vehicle showed no damage. No other contributing factors related to the pedestrian were noted. This incident highlights the dangers posed by drivers disregarding traffic controls at intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4775171 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-13

A Queens crash on 21st Street injured a 63-year-old male driver. Two sedans collided, causing facial abrasions to the driver who was conscious but injured. Illness was cited as a contributing factor, highlighting driver health risks in vehicle crashes.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on 21st Street in Queens involving two sedans traveling north and south. The 63-year-old male driver of a 2014 Honda sedan sustained facial abrasions and was conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Illness' as a contributing factor to the crash, indicating the driver’s medical condition played a role in the incident. The point of impact was the left front bumper of both vehicles, suggesting a direct collision. The driver was not ejected and was injured but remained conscious. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The report does not cite failure to yield or other driver errors, focusing instead on the driver's illness as the primary factor. This incident underscores the systemic danger posed by medical conditions affecting driver control.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4776775 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-13

A sedan driver in Queens suffered head injuries and whiplash after a collision caused by failure to yield right-of-way. Impact struck the left side doors. Both vehicles were traveling south when the crash occurred near Crescent Street.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 18:32 near 38-30 Crescent Street in Queens. A female driver, age 48, was injured with head trauma and whiplash. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor. The injured driver was operating a 2014 Toyota sedan traveling south, starting from a parking position. The collision impacted the left side doors of her vehicle. The other involved vehicle, a 2021 Toyota sedan also traveling south, struck with its right front bumper. Both drivers were licensed in New York. The injured driver was wearing a lap belt and remained conscious but sustained serious injuries. The police report highlights the failure of one driver to yield right-of-way as the primary cause, with no victim fault indicated.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4776773 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-13

A moped traveling north on 25 Ave struck a 58-year-old male pedestrian. The impact caused a concussion and back injury. According to the police report, driver inattention was a key factor. The pedestrian remained conscious but seriously hurt.

At 16:01 on 25 Ave in Queens, a moped traveling straight ahead struck a 58-year-old male pedestrian, causing a concussion and back injury. According to the police report, the pedestrian was injured with an injury severity rated 3 and remained conscious. The point of impact was the center front end of the moped, which sustained no damage. The report explicitly cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor to the crash. No other contributing factors related to the pedestrian were noted. The moped had one occupant and was traveling north at the time of the collision. This incident highlights the dangers posed by distracted vehicle operators in urban settings.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4775472 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-13

A 37-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and injured after a collision with a pick-up truck on Hoyt Ave N. The bicyclist suffered facial injuries and minor bleeding. The crash involved improper lane usage and bicyclist confusion, according to police.

According to the police report, a collision occurred at 3:00 PM on Hoyt Ave N involving a pick-up truck traveling east and a northbound bicycle. The bicyclist, a 37-year-old man, was ejected from his bike and sustained facial injuries with minor bleeding. The report cites 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as contributing factors. The pick-up truck driver was going straight ahead and impacted the bicyclist with the vehicle's right front bumper. The bicyclist was not using any safety equipment at the time. The report highlights driver errors related to lane usage and the bicyclist's confusion but does not attribute fault to the victim. This crash underscores the dangers posed by improper lane use and the vulnerability of bicyclists in traffic.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4773592 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-13

A 56-year-old man crossing with the signal on 34th Street in Queens was struck and injured. The driver, traveling southbound, disregarded traffic control and failed to yield right-of-way. The pedestrian suffered abrasions and hip-upper leg injuries.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 23:24 on 34th Street near 30th Avenue in Queens. A 56-year-old male pedestrian was crossing with the signal at the intersection when he was struck by a southbound vehicle. The report cites the driver’s errors as 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.' The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to the hip and upper leg, classified as injury severity level 3, and remained conscious after the collision. No contributing factors related to the pedestrian’s behavior were noted beyond crossing with the signal. The vehicle was traveling straight ahead at the time of impact, with no occupants other than the driver. This crash highlights driver failure to obey traffic controls and yield to pedestrians as the primary cause of injury.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4774529 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-13

A box truck struck a sedan from behind on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway in Queens. The sedan driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Police cited the truck driver’s failure to maintain safe distance as the cause. Both vehicles traveled westbound.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 17:45 on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway West in Queens. A box truck traveling westbound rear-ended a sedan that was slowing or stopping. The point of impact was the truck’s left front bumper hitting the sedan’s center back end. The sedan’s female driver, age 33, was injured with neck pain and whiplash but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report explicitly lists 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor, indicating the truck driver failed to maintain a safe distance. The truck driver was licensed in New York and was also traveling westbound. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. The collision caused damage to the center front end of the truck and the center back end of the sedan.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4773576 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-13

Council weighs Adams’s City of Yes plan. Mayoral challengers back the original, urge no watering down. They want housing, not parking. Council may weaken it. The fight is over homes versus cars. Vulnerable road users watch as parking mandates hang in the balance.

On November 21, 2024, the City Council debated Mayor Adams’s City of Yes zoning proposal, which aims to boost housing and scrap mandatory parking citywide. The Council may weaken the plan by creating a three-tiered system, risking fewer new homes. Mayoral challengers Zellnor Myrie, Brad Lander, Scott Stringer, Jessica Ramos, and Zohran Mamdani—all Democrats—strongly support the original plan. Myrie urges, 'resist efforts to revise the proposal in any way that would yield fewer homes.' Lander calls for ending exclusionary zoning and prioritizing housing over parking. Stringer calls the plan a 'small step.' Mamdani opposes changes that reduce housing or water down parking elimination. Ramos would vote yes but wants to protect neighborhood character. The Council’s decision will shape the city’s streets, homes, and the future for those outside cars.

• What Do the Mayoral Candidates Think Of ‘City of Yes’?, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2024-11-21

A sedan traveling north rear-ended another sedan at 21st Street in Queens. The driver of the striking vehicle suffered a head injury and lost consciousness. Police cited following too closely and unsafe speed as contributing factors in the crash.

According to the police report, two sedans traveling north on 21st Street in Queens collided when the trailing vehicle struck the lead vehicle from behind. The driver of the rear sedan, a 68-year-old man, was injured with a head injury and became unconscious. Police identified "Following Too Closely" and "Unsafe Speed" as contributing factors to the crash. The injured driver was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected from the vehicle. The point of impact was the center front end of the rear vehicle and the center back end of the lead vehicle. The report highlights driver error in maintaining unsafe distance and speed as the cause of the collision, with no indication of victim fault or pedestrian involvement.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4774497 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-13