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A 68-year-old woman suffered a back injury after a sedan made a left turn and struck her at an intersection. The driver’s inattention caused the collision despite the pedestrian crossing with the signal. The victim remained conscious after impact.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 6:20 AM in Queens near 34-12 34 Avenue. A sedan traveling west was making a left turn when it struck a 68-year-old female pedestrian crossing the intersection with the signal. The pedestrian sustained a back injury and was conscious after the collision. The report explicitly cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor to the crash. The vehicle’s point of impact was the left front bumper, and no vehicle damage was reported. The pedestrian’s crossing with the signal is noted but not indicated as a contributing factor. The driver’s failure to maintain attention while turning created the conditions for this injury-causing collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4761071 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-14

A moped driver suffered arm injuries and partial ejection after a collision with a taxi on Broadway in Queens. The crash occurred shortly after midnight. Police cited driver inexperience and passing too closely as contributing factors in the crash.

According to the police report, the crash happened at 12:15 a.m. on Broadway in Queens. A 17-year-old male moped driver, who was unlicensed, was partially ejected and sustained contusions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The moped was traveling eastbound going straight ahead when it collided with a westbound taxi making a left turn. The point of impact was the center front end of the moped and the left front bumper of the taxi. The report explicitly cites 'Driver Inexperience' and 'Passing Too Closely' as contributing factors. The moped driver was conscious but injured. No other contributing factors related to the victim's behavior were noted. The taxi driver was licensed and operating a 2022 vehicle registered in New York.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4761065 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-14

SUV slowed on Northern Boulevard. Sedan struck its rear. Glare blinded both drivers. Woman and teen hurt. Metal twisted. No other errors listed.

According to the police report, an SUV slowed or stopped on Northern Boulevard in Queens at 17:55. A sedan traveling west struck the SUV's left rear bumper. Glare impaired visibility for both drivers, as listed in the report. The 39-year-old female SUV driver suffered head injuries and whiplash. Her 17-year-old front passenger sustained neck injuries and whiplash. Both were conscious and restrained with lap belts. The SUV's left rear quarter panel and the sedan's front end were damaged. No other driver errors or victim actions were cited.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4761062 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-14

Governor Hochul stalls congestion pricing, leaving MTA riders in limbo. The pause threatens subway and bus service. Advocates demand any replacement funds boost operations, not highways. Riders need frequent, affordable transit—not more gridlock and pollution.

This editorial, published October 1, 2024, addresses Governor Hochul’s decision to pause congestion pricing and seek alternative funding for the MTA’s $15-billion capital plan. The article states: “If the governor wants to do the MTA and riders a favor, she should use the money she finds to instead boost MTA operations.” Author Samuel Santaella criticizes Hochul’s move, arguing it jeopardizes service for working-class New Yorkers. Assembly Member Zohran Mamdani and State Senator Michael Gianaris are cited as proponents of fare-free buses, while Riders Alliance pushes for six-minute service. The piece urges Hochul to reject highway expansions and instead invest in frequent, affordable transit. The editorial frames this as a fight for clean air, equity, and safety for all New Yorkers who rely on public transportation.

• OPINION: Any Money Hochul Finds to ‘Replace’ Congestion Pricing Should Fund Fares and Frequency, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2024-10-01

Governor Hochul stalls congestion pricing, leaving MTA riders in limbo. The pause threatens subway and bus service. Advocates demand any replacement funds boost operations, not highways. Riders need frequent, affordable transit—not more gridlock and pollution.

This editorial, published October 1, 2024, addresses Governor Hochul’s decision to pause congestion pricing and seek alternative funding for the MTA’s $15-billion capital plan. The article states: “If the governor wants to do the MTA and riders a favor, she should use the money she finds to instead boost MTA operations.” Author Samuel Santaella criticizes Hochul’s move, arguing it jeopardizes service for working-class New Yorkers. Assembly Member Zohran Mamdani and State Senator Michael Gianaris are cited as proponents of fare-free buses, while Riders Alliance pushes for six-minute service. The piece urges Hochul to reject highway expansions and instead invest in frequent, affordable transit. The editorial frames this as a fight for clean air, equity, and safety for all New Yorkers who rely on public transportation.

• OPINION: Any Money Hochul Finds to ‘Replace’ Congestion Pricing Should Fund Fares and Frequency, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2024-10-01

A moped driver was ejected and injured after a rear-end collision on Vernon Boulevard. The crash happened at midday on the Roosevelt Island Bridge. The driver suffered abrasions and lower leg injuries, with police citing following too closely as the cause.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 12:15 on Vernon Boulevard near the Roosevelt Island Bridge in Queens. The moped driver, a 65-year-old man, was stopped in traffic when struck from behind at the center back end of his vehicle. The report identifies 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor, indicating the striking vehicle failed to maintain a safe distance. The moped driver was ejected from his vehicle and sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. He was conscious at the scene and wearing a helmet, as noted in the report. No other contributing factors or victim errors were listed. The collision highlights the dangers of rear-end impacts and driver inattention or misjudgment in traffic congestion.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4760000 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-14

Council ends jaywalking penalties. Pedestrians now cross anywhere, any time. No summons. Law strips drivers of excuses. Streets shift. Power tilts to people on foot.

Int 0346-2024, now enacted, rewrites New York’s pedestrian rules. The bill, heard by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, passed on September 26, 2024, and became law on October 26, 2024. Its title: “A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to pedestrian crossing guidelines and right of way.” Sponsored by Council Member Tiffany Cabán and co-sponsored by Narcisse, Won, Hanif, Hudson, and Restler, the law lets pedestrians cross streets anywhere, even against signals. No more tickets for crossing outside crosswalks. The Department of Transportation must educate all street users on new rights and responsibilities. The law removes a tool police used to target walkers. It shifts blame from people on foot to the system and those behind the wheel.

• File Int 0346-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2024-09-26

Council pushes Albany to let New York City ticket drivers who block bike lanes. Cameras would catch violators. Cyclists face death and injury. Lawmakers want action. Streets remain dangerous. The fight for safety continues.

Resolution 0574-2024 sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced September 26, 2024, it urges passage of S.5008A/A.803A. The resolution calls for a 'bicycle lane safety program...to enforce certain restrictions on the use of bicycle lanes and protected bicycle lanes by means of bicycle lane photo devices.' Council Members Shahana K. Hanif (primary sponsor), Lincoln Restler, and Erik D. Bottcher back the measure. The bill would let New York City use cameras to fine drivers who invade bike lanes. Cyclists are killed and injured when cars block their space. The council demands Albany act to protect vulnerable road users.

• File Res 0574-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2024-09-26

Council pushes Albany to let New York City ticket drivers who block bike lanes. Cameras would catch violators. Cyclists face death and injury. Lawmakers want action. Streets remain dangerous. The fight for safety continues.

Resolution 0574-2024 sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced September 26, 2024, it urges passage of S.5008A/A.803A. The resolution calls for a 'bicycle lane safety program...to enforce certain restrictions on the use of bicycle lanes and protected bicycle lanes by means of bicycle lane photo devices.' Council Members Shahana K. Hanif (primary sponsor), Lincoln Restler, and Erik D. Bottcher back the measure. The bill would let New York City use cameras to fine drivers who invade bike lanes. Cyclists are killed and injured when cars block their space. The council demands Albany act to protect vulnerable road users.

• File Res 0574-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2024-09-26

Council pushes Albany to let New York City ticket drivers who block bike lanes. Cameras would catch violators. Cyclists face deadly risk. Lawmakers demand action. Streets must protect the vulnerable.

Resolution 0574-2024 sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced September 26, 2024, it urges passage of S.5008A/A.803A. The measure calls for a 'bicycle lane safety program' using cameras to enforce bike lane rules. Council Members Shahana K. Hanif (primary sponsor), Lincoln Restler, and Erik D. Bottcher back the resolution. The text states: 'enforce certain restrictions on the use of bicycle lanes and protected bicycle lanes by means of bicycle lane photo devices.' The council demands Albany act. Cyclists die while drivers block lanes. The bill aims to hold motorists accountable and protect those most at risk.

• File Res 0574-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2024-09-26

The Cross Bay Bridge’s deadly ramp is gone. In its place: a wide, gentle slope. Pedestrians, cyclists, wheelchair users now cross safely. The upgrade, forced by a 2021 law, marks progress. But other bridges still leave vulnerable users stranded. Advocates demand more.

On September 25, 2024, the MTA completed a major upgrade to the Cross Bay Bridge, replacing its hazardous Rockaway-side ramp with a wider, ADA-compliant path. This action fulfills a mandate from the 2021 MTA Bike Access bill. Assembly Member Jessica Gonzalez-Rojas, who sponsored the law, said, "I'm excited about the ADA-accessible ramp on the Cross Bay Bridge and that cyclists and pedestrians can access this space... because we passed my legislation." The MTA also announced similar improvements for the Henry Hudson and Triboro Bridges. However, plans for the Verrazzano, Gil Hodges-Marine Parkway, Bronx-Whitestone, and Throgs Neck bridges remain uncertain. Cycling advocates praised the MTA’s progress but criticized its reluctance to consider lane conversions for safer, broader access. The new ramp removes a deadly barrier, but the fight for safe passage on all city bridges continues.

• The Cross Bay Bridge Pedestrian ‘Ramp of Death’ Has Been Replaced, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2024-09-25

A pedestrian suffered abdominal and pelvic injuries when a Ford truck backing unsafely hit him near Astoria Boulevard in Queens. The impact left the man conscious but with abrasions. The SUV and other parked vehicles showed damage from the collision.

According to the police report, at 10:53 AM in Queens near 4-05 Astoria Boulevard, a Ford truck was backing unsafely when it struck a male pedestrian. The pedestrian was injured in the abdomen and pelvis, sustaining abrasions but remained conscious. The report cites "Backing Unsafely" as the contributing factor, highlighting driver error. The pedestrian was located outside an intersection and no contributing factors related to the pedestrian were noted. The point of impact was the left side doors of a parked SUV, which along with other parked vehicles, sustained damage. The Ford truck's right rear quarter panel was damaged, confirming the collision during the vehicle's backing maneuver.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4758654 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-14

A 32-year-old male driver suffered a back contusion after his SUV rear-ended a parked SUV on 21 Street near 29 Avenue in Queens. Police cite following too closely and other vehicular factors as causes. Both vehicles sustained center-end damage.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 5:24 AM on 21 Street near 29 Avenue in Queens. A 32-year-old male driver, restrained by a lap belt and conscious, was injured with a back contusion when his 2023 Toyota SUV struck the center back end of a parked 2004 Chevrolet SUV. The parked vehicle was stationary at the time of impact, with damage to its center front end. The report lists 'Following Too Closely' and 'Other Vehicular' as contributing factors, indicating driver error in maintaining safe distance. The driver was not ejected and had a valid New York license. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The collision highlights risks posed by driver inattention or misjudgment in traffic, resulting in injury and vehicle damage.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4759048 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-14

Council pulled the jaywalking decriminalization bill before a vote. Advocates warned it could shield drivers who hit pedestrians. NYPD tickets mostly Black and Hispanic New Yorkers. Councilmember Cabán says the law enables biased policing. Streets remain dangerous for those on foot.

Bill to decriminalize jaywalking, sponsored by Councilmember Tiffany Cabán (District 22), was pulled for revision before a full City Council vote on September 23, 2024. The measure, under review in committee, aimed to end NYPD enforcement that disproportionately targets people of color. The bill’s summary states, 'NYPD issues hundreds of jaywalking tickets a year. Vast majority go to people of color.' Cabán, a key sponsor, argued police use jaywalking as a pretext for stop-and-frisk, calling the law archaic and motorist-centered. Advocates raised concerns that the bill’s language might let drivers escape liability for hitting pedestrians, prompting its withdrawal. The law’s enforcement remains unequal, leaving vulnerable road users exposed.

• NYPD issues hundreds of jaywalking tickets a year. Vast majority go to people of color., gothamist.com, Published 2024-09-23

A 5-year-old boy suffered a head contusion after a Jeep traveling east on 23 Avenue struck him while he played in the roadway. The child was conscious but seriously injured, highlighting dangers for children near traffic outside intersections.

According to the police report, a Jeep traveling east on 23 Avenue in Queens struck a 5-year-old pedestrian playing in the roadway outside an intersection. The point of impact was the center front end of the vehicle, which sustained damage consistent with the collision. The child suffered a head contusion and was conscious at the scene, with injury severity rated as serious (3). The report does not list specific driver errors or contributing factors, but the pedestrian's presence in the roadway away from an intersection indicates exposure to moving traffic. No helmet or crossing signal use was noted as contributing factors. The incident underscores the risks posed by vehicles traveling straight ahead in areas where children may unexpectedly enter the roadway.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4758556 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-14

A 44-year-old female taxi driver suffered hip and upper leg injuries in a left-side impact crash on 31 Avenue in Queens. She was unconscious and complained of pain or nausea. Police cited other vehicular factors as contributing causes.

According to the police report, a taxi traveling west on 31 Avenue in Queens was struck on its left side doors. The driver, a 44-year-old woman, sustained injuries to her hip and upper leg and was found unconscious at the scene. She reported complaints of pain or nausea. The report lists 'Other Vehicular' as a contributing factor to the crash, indicating driver or vehicle-related errors without specifying further details. The driver was not ejected and held a valid New York driver's license. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors. The crash highlights risks associated with left-side impacts and driver-related vehicular errors in Queens.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4762064 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-14

A sedan making a left turn hit an e-scooter traveling straight on Crescent Street in Queens. The e-scooter driver suffered upper arm injuries and bruising. Police cite failure to yield and driver distraction as key factors in the collision.

According to the police report, a 49-year-old male operating an e-scooter was injured when a sedan struck him on Crescent Street, Queens, at 5:20 AM. The sedan driver was making a left turn and failed to yield right-of-way, causing the collision. The impact occurred on the left side doors of the e-scooter and the center front end of the sedan. The e-scooter driver, who was wearing a helmet, sustained an upper arm shoulder injury and contusions but was conscious and not ejected. The report explicitly lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors for the sedan driver. The sedan driver was licensed and operating a 2024 Toyota sedan. The crash highlights systemic dangers posed by driver errors in yielding and attention in interactions with vulnerable micromobility users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4757069 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-14

A 17-year-old bicyclist struck a parked SUV on Steinway Street. He was ejected and suffered fractured, dislocated lower leg bones. Police cite failure to yield. The crash left the teen in shock.

According to the police report, a 17-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and injured after colliding with the left side doors of a parked 2020 Acura SUV near 25-82 Steinway Street in Queens. The crash happened at 15:40. The bicyclist suffered fractures, distortions, and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot, and was left in shock. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor, highlighting a driver error that led to the collision. The SUV was stationary before impact. No safety equipment was noted on the bicyclist. The incident underscores the dangers of right-of-way violations and parked vehicles in city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4756797 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-14

Two sedans slammed together at 14 Street and 27 Avenue. Driver inattention and failure to yield left two passengers hurt, bodies battered, shocked, strapped in by belts, pain and nausea sharp in the night.

According to the police report, two sedans collided at 14 Street and 27 Avenue in Queens at 22:54. The crash involved a right front quarter panel impact on one car and a center front end hit on the other. Police cite failure to yield right-of-way and driver inattention or distraction as causes. A 32-year-old woman in the front seat and a 13-year-old boy in the rear seat suffered full-body injuries and shock. Both passengers were restrained by lap belts and harnesses and reported pain and nausea. The drivers were licensed and driving straight ahead. The crash shows the danger of driver inattention and failure to yield at city intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4755765 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-14

A westbound SUV and pickup truck collided head-on on Astoria Boulevard. Three occupants in the SUV suffered injuries including burns and shock. Police cite unsafe lane changing and driver distraction as contributing factors in the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 13:25 on Astoria Boulevard involving a 2017 SUV and a 2018 pickup truck, both traveling west. The point of impact was the center front end of both vehicles. The SUV sustained damage to its left side doors, while the pickup truck was damaged at its center front end. Three male occupants in the SUV, including the driver and two passengers, were injured with bodily injuries ranging from entire body trauma to knee and lower leg injuries. All occupants were wearing lap belts and harnesses and were not ejected. The report explicitly cites 'Unsafe Lane Changing' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors to the collision. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. The crash highlights driver errors leading to serious injuries among vehicle occupants.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4755734 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-14