About these crash totals
Counts come from NYC police crash reports (NYC Open Data). We sum all crashes, injuries, and deaths for this area across the selected time window shown on the card. Injury severity follows the official definitions in the NYPD dataset.
- Crashes: number of police‑reported collisions (all road users).
- All injuries: total injured people in those crashes.
- Moderate / Serious: subcategories reported by officers (e.g., broken bones vs. life‑threatening trauma).
- Deaths: people who died due to a crash.
Notes: Police reports can be corrected after initial publication. Minor incidents without a police report are not included.
Close▸ Killed 16
▸ Crush Injuries 11
▸ Amputation 2
▸ Severe Bleeding 13
▸ Severe Lacerations 13
▸ Concussion 15
▸ Whiplash 64
▸ Contusion/Bruise 148
▸ Abrasion 74
▸ Pain/Nausea 48
About this chart
We group pedestrian injuries and deaths by the vehicle type that struck them (as recorded in police reports). Use the dropdown to view totals, serious injuries, or deaths.
- Trucks/Buses, SUVs/Cars, Mopeds, and Bikes reflect the reporting categories in the crash dataset.
- Counts include people on foot only; crashes with no injured pedestrians are not shown here.
Notes: Police classification can change during investigations. Small categories may have year‑to‑year variance.
CloseAbout these numbers
These totals count vehicles with at least the shown number of camera‑issued speeding violations (school‑zone speed cameras) in any rolling 12‑month window in this district. Totals are summed from 2022 to the present for this geography.
- ≥ 6 (6+): advocates’ standard for repeat speeding offenders who should face escalating consequences.
- ≥ 16 (16+): threshold in the current edited bill awaiting State Senate action.
About this list
This ranks vehicles by the number of NYC school‑zone speed‑camera violations they received in the last 12 months anywhere in the city. The smaller note shows how many times the same plate was caught in this area in the last 90 days.
Camera violations are issued by NYC DOT’s program. Counts reflect issued tickets and may omit dismissed or pending cases. Plate text is shown verbatim as recorded.
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Queens CB2’s broken hour: deaths on Queens Boulevard, trucks in the crosswalk
Queens CB2: Jan 1, 2022 - Aug 25, 2025
Queens Community Board 2 sits under highways and big arterials. The toll shows up in the data. Since 2022, there have been 5,081 crashes here, with 12 people killed and 2,940 injured. Pedestrians took 318 hits; SUVs and cars dominate those harms.
- Queens Boulevard: 3 dead, 163 hurt.
- Brooklyn-Queens Expressway: 2 dead, 400 hurt.
- Long Island Expressway: 1 dead, 351 hurt.
- Roosevelt Avenue: 1 dead, 49 hurt.
- Greenpoint Avenue: 1 dead, 34 hurt.
Night and dawn are cruel. The worst hours stack up at 4 a.m., 10–11 a.m., 3–5 p.m., and 10 p.m. Bodies keep turning up across the clock.
Bodies at the hot corners
A 38-year-old man died on Roosevelt Avenue at 70th Street before sunrise. The record shows “going straight ahead” and a “center front end” hit from an SUV. He never made it across. The data calls it “apparent death.” The driver kept going straight. NYC Open Data.
A 16-year-old girl was killed at 47th Avenue and 46th Street. A driver turned left. The file reads “view obstructed/limited.” She didn’t get another day. NYC Open Data.
On Greenpoint Avenue at 43rd Street, a box truck turned right. A 28-year-old on an e‑bike was recorded “ejected.” The outcome line says “killed.” NYC Open Data.
The BQE keeps maiming people inside cars too. One westbound chain crash listed three injured, one dead. Trucks and a taxi in the stack. A 75‑year‑old died in the back seat. NYC Open Data.
Queens Boulevard still takes
Queens Boulevard accounts for three deaths and 163 injuries in this district. It is one of the top hotspots here. The numbers are ours, not a headline. They have dates, times, and bodies attached. NYC Open Data.
Heavy vehicles add weight to the harm. Trucks and buses show up in 29 pedestrian injury cases; SUVs and cars in 289. People outside cars pay first. PeriodStats.
What the hours tell us
Crashes spike at 4 a.m. with six deaths across late‑night and dawn hours. The afternoon push—3 p.m., 4 p.m., 5 p.m.—adds more deaths and dozens hurt. Ten at night takes two more. The clock is an accomplice. Small-geo analysis.
Top listed factors across years include “disregarded traffic control,” “failure to yield,” and “inattention/distraction.” But the biggest bucket is “other.” It doesn’t matter what we call it. People don’t come home. Small-geo analysis.
Hit‑and‑run is routine, not rare
Citywide, a man crossing near JFK was left to die at 2:30 a.m. “The driver sped off without stopping. No arrests have been made,” police said. That was Queens too. A few miles from this district, same borough, same night air. NY Daily News, Gothamist, ABC7.
The bridge finally splits walkers and bikes
After years of delay, the city opened separate paths on the Queensboro Bridge. “After years of advocacy, many of us were excited to see [DOT] complete the work,” State Senator Michael Gianaris said. The delay? “Not satisfactory,” electeds wrote earlier, warning that waiting “will unnecessarily put at risk” thousands walking and biking the cramped path. Gothamist, Streetsblog NYC.
Slow them down or count the dead
The state renewed 24‑hour school‑zone speed cameras through 2030. Local reps backed it. The next step targets the worst repeaters. In Albany, Senator Michael Gianaris voted yes to move a speed‑limiter bill. Assembly Members Steven Raga and Claire Valdez co‑sponsor the Assembly version. The proposal forces chronic violators to install devices that keep speed to the limit. Open States, Open States.
At City Hall, the Council is pushing owner‑liability cameras for illegal parking that blocks sightlines and space people need to live. The sponsor names are on the paper; Raga is on the state bill the resolution backs. NYC Council – Legistar.
What would help here, now
- Harden the turns at Roosevelt, Greenpoint, and Queens Boulevard. Force slow, square turns.
- Daylight every corner along the truck routes. Keep corners clear. People become visible.
- Target the night hours on the BQE and LIE. Repeat hotspots need constant presence.
The pattern is plain. Twelve dead. 2,940 injured. Queens Boulevard, Roosevelt Avenue, the BQE, the LIE. The clock keeps bad secrets. We don’t have to.
One push that cuts through: slow every street and stop the worst repeaters. Use Sammy’s Law and pass the speed‑limiter bills. Then hold them to it. Start here. Take action.
Citations
▸ Citations
- Motor Vehicle Collisions – Crashes (multiple records cited) - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-25
- NYC completes long-stalled plan to separate bikes and pedestrians on Queensboro Bridge, Gothamist, Published 2025-05-13
- Pols Demand Adams Open Queensboro Bridge Pedestrian Path, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2025-04-09
- S 4045 – Intelligent Speed Assistance for repeat violators, Open States, Published 2025-06-11
- A 7979 – Intelligent Speed Assistance for repeat violators, Open States, Published 2023-08-18
- NYC Council File Res 1024-2025 – Owner liability camera pilot for parking violations, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2025-08-14
- Queens Hit-And-Run Kills Pedestrian Near JFK, NY Daily News, Published 2025-08-13
- Hit-And-Run Kills Pedestrian Near JFK, Gothamist, Published 2025-08-13
- Pedestrian Killed In JFK Hit-And-Run, ABC7, Published 2025-08-13
Other Representatives
District 37
45-10 Skillman Ave. 1st Floor, Sunnyside, NY 11104
Room 427, Legislative Office Building, Albany, NY 12248
District 26
37-04 Queens Boulevard, Suite 205, Long Island City, NY 11101
718-383-9566
250 Broadway, Suite 1749, New York, NY 10007
212-788-6975
District 12
22-07 45th St. Suite 1008, Astoria, NY 11105
Albany, NY 12247
▸ Other Geographies
Queens CB2 Queens Community Board 2 sits in Queens, Precinct 108, District 26, AD 37, SD 12.
It contains Long Island City-Hunters Point, Sunnyside, Woodside, Sunnyside Yards (South), Calvary & Mount Zion Cemeteries.
▸ See also
Traffic Safety Timeline for Queens Community Board 2
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Nude Queens man indicted for kicking bike riders, attacking 3 NYPD officers▸
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Nude Queens man indicted for kicking bike riders, attacking 3 NYPD officers,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-09-18
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Man accused of intentionally killing Queens teen with his car▸
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Man accused of intentionally killing Queens teen with his car,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-09-16
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Distracted driver rear-ends car on 49 St▸Sep 14 - A northbound driver hit the back of another sedan on 49 St at 56 Rd in Queens. Police cited driver inattention. A 61-year-old driver was hurt with back and internal pain.
Two northbound drivers crashed on 49 St at 56 Rd in Queens at 4:00 p.m. One driver hit the back of another car. A 61-year-old driver suffered back and internal injuries and was listed as injured; others were recorded with unspecified injuries. "According to the police report, driver inattention/distraction contributed to the crash." Police recorded driver inattention/distraction for the drivers involved. Impact details list center front-end damage to one car and center back-end contact with left rear bumper damage to the other. The crash occurred in the 108th Precinct.
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Alcohol flagged in 58 St and Roosevelt crash▸Sep 14 - Drivers of two sedans and a bus collided at 58 St and Roosevelt Ave in Queens. One driver was injured. Police recorded alcohol involvement.
Drivers of two sedans and a bus collided at 58 St and Roosevelt Ave in Queens just before 1 a.m. A 61-year-old man driving was injured. According to the police report, police recorded Alcohol Involvement as a contributing factor. Data show the bus driver was making a right turn while the sedan drivers were going straight. Impact points included a right front bumper and a left rear bumper on the sedans, and the bus's right-side doors. The report lists other parties with unspecified injury status.
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16-year-old girl dies after being hit by SUV in Queens▸
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16-year-old girl dies after being hit by SUV in Queens,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-09-13
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LIE crash with motorcycle injures driver▸Sep 11 - Two SUV drivers and a motorcyclist traveled east on the Long Island Expressway. They crashed. A 22-year-old driver was hurt. Police recorded Following Too Closely. One SUV showed right-rear damage. Another showed left-front damage. The motorcycle showed rear impact.
Drivers of two SUVs and a motorcycle traveled east on the Long Island Expressway. They crashed. A 22-year-old male driver was injured with knee and lower-leg trauma and a reported fracture/dislocation. Injury severity was listed as 3. Others were marked unspecified. According to the police report, "Following Too Closely" was recorded as a contributing factor. All three drivers were recorded as going straight. One SUV had a right-rear point of impact with right-rear quarter-panel damage. The other SUV had a left-front impact with left-front quarter-panel damage. The motorcycle’s point of impact was the center back end, with front-end damage.
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Police cite distraction in 56 RD motorcycle crash▸Sep 11 - A crash injured a 19-year-old motorcyclist at 46-05 56 RD in Queens. He suffered severe leg lacerations and was partially ejected. Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction by the driver.
A 19-year-old man riding a motorcycle was hurt at 46-05 56 RD in Queens. He was traveling east and going straight, according to the vehicle record. The motorcycle showed center front-end damage. He suffered severe lacerations to the knee, lower leg, and foot. He was partially ejected and remained conscious. According to the police report, police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction by the driver. No other contributing factor was listed. Only one vehicle, a motorcycle, appears in the report. The record notes the driver was licensed in New York. This crash injured a vulnerable road user.
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Cyclist Injured Making Right Turn at Queens Plaza▸Sep 10 - A woman on a bike was hurt while turning right at 23 St and Queens Plaza North. She had leg abrasions and stayed conscious. Police recorded 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper.'
A 27-year-old woman riding a bike was injured while making a right turn at 23 St and Queens Plaza North around 11:20 p.m. She suffered abrasions to the lower leg and remained conscious. According to the police report, officers recorded 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as a contributing factor. The records list the cyclist as partially ejected. No other vehicle information was recorded. The crash is logged under collision ID 4841971.
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Cyclist hits boy at 44 St, 48 Ave▸Sep 10 - A person on a bike hit a 7-year-old boy crossing with the signal at 44 St and 48 Ave in Queens. The child suffered arm and hand injuries and abrasions. He was conscious.
A cyclist hit a 7-year-old boy at 44 St and 48 Ave in Queens. The child was crossing at the intersection and got arm and hand injuries with abrasions. He was conscious. According to the police report, the child was “Crossing With Signal” and listed as “Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian at Intersection.” The report classifies the striking vehicle as “Bike.” The crash time was 6:50 p.m. Police list the victim as Injured. The police report lists no contributing factor for the cyclist. No other injuries are indicated in the data.
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Two SUVs tailgate, child hurt on BQE▸Sep 9 - Two westbound SUV drivers collided on the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway. Police recorded following too closely by both drivers. A six-year-old passenger suffered internal injuries. The woman driver reported neck pain.
Two drivers in SUVs were headed west on the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway when they collided. A six-year-old passenger suffered abdominal and pelvic injuries and reported internal pain. The woman driving one SUV reported neck pain. Others were listed with unspecified injuries. According to the police report, both drivers were going straight ahead and police recorded 'Following Too Closely' for each. Both SUVs had front-end damage. The crash involved a 2021 Mercedes SUV with two occupants and a 2014 Jeep SUV with one. The report listed licensed New York drivers in both vehicles. No other contributing factors were recorded.
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Two Hurt as Eastbound Drivers Crash on LIE▸Sep 6 - Drivers of eastbound SUVs crashed on the Long Island Expressway at 58 St. A 73-year-old front passenger suffered whiplash. A 71-year-old driver was hurt. Police recorded pavement slippery.
Two eastbound drivers crashed on the Long Island Expressway near 58 St in Queens. The collision involved SUVs traveling in the same direction. A 73-year-old man riding in the front passenger seat suffered a neck injury and reported whiplash. A 71-year-old woman driving was also injured. “According to the police report, police recorded ‘Pavement Slippery’ as a contributing factor.” Officers noted vehicles were going straight ahead and traveling eastbound. Police listed no other driver behaviors in the data. Points of impact included center front ends, with one vehicle showing center back-end damage. Drivers were going straight in eastbound traffic.
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Truck driver rear-ends SUV on LIE▸Sep 4 - Westbound on the Long Island Expressway, a truck driver hit the back of a merging SUV. A 32-year-old front passenger suffered a head injury. Police recorded Following Too Closely and Unsafe Lane Changing.
Two westbound vehicles crashed on the Long Island Expressway. The driver of a box truck hit the rear of a 2007 Honda SUV as the SUV merged. A 32-year-old woman in the front passenger seat was injured. She reported a head injury and whiplash. According to the police report, officers recorded Following Too Closely and Unsafe Lane Changing. The SUV had rear-center damage. The truck had front-center damage. The SUV was merging. The truck was going straight ahead. Both drivers were licensed. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
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Distracted driver hits parked sedan, injures woman▸Sep 3 - Driver going straight hit a parked sedan on 47 Ave in Queens. Impact to the left side doors. A 36-year-old woman in the parked car was hurt. Police recorded driver inattention/distraction.
On 47-14 47 Ave in Queens, a driver in a 1998 car drove straight and hit a parked 2020 sedan. Impact landed on the parked car’s left side doors and the other car’s front. A 36-year-old woman in the parked vehicle was injured, with arm trauma and internal complaints, and was in shock. According to the police report, the moving driver was “Going Straight Ahead” and the other car was “Parked.” The report lists “Driver Inattention/Distraction” as a contributing factor. Police recorded driver inattention by the driver.
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Queens bus network redesign draws mixed reviews from riders▸
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Queens bus network redesign draws mixed reviews from riders,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-09-02
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Truck turns, hits motorcyclist on Borden▸Aug 29 - A pickup swung right on Borden Avenue and struck a westbound motorcycle at 27th Street. The rider went down. He was injured. The truck kept its sheet metal; the man wore a helmet. Distraction was cited. Queens pavement took the blow.
A pickup truck turning right on Borden Avenue at 27th Street hit a westbound motorcycle. The motorcyclist was injured with a leg abrasion; the truck driver was unhurt. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Driver Inattention/Distraction.” That points to a driver who failed to see and yielded the lane to a through rider. The report lists the truck making a right turn and the motorcycle going straight. After the driver error, the report notes the motorcyclist wore a helmet. No pedestrians were struck. The scene sits in the 108th Precinct in Queens.
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Pickup Truck Hits Scooter on Queens Boulevard▸Aug 25 - A driver in a pickup truck hit a 29‑year‑old man riding a motorized scooter on Queens Boulevard at 54th Street. The rider was partially ejected and suffered a neck injury, minor bleeding and shock. Police cited lane misuse and driver distraction.
The driver of a pickup truck struck a 29‑year‑old man riding a motorized standing scooter on Queens Boulevard at 54th Street. The rider was partially ejected and suffered a neck injury, minor bleeding and shock. According to the police report, contributing factors were "Passing or Lane Usage Improper, Driver Inattention/Distraction." The report records center front end impact and left front bumper damage to the pickup. A second vehicle listed as a standing scooter showed no damage. One vehicle was recorded with an unlicensed driver. Police recorded driver inattention and improper lane usage as the primary errors.
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Flatbed hits walker in Queens▸Aug 25 - Flatbed rolled north on 21st Street. The man crossed with the signal at Queens Plaza North. The truck took him down. Arm scraped. Conscious but hurt. Failure to yield at the crosswalk. Signal ignored. Asphalt wins again.
A flatbed truck traveling north on 21st Street struck a 36-year-old pedestrian at Queens Plaza North. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal at an intersection and suffered an arm abrasion. According to the police report, the contributing factors were “Failure to Yield Right-of-Way” and “Traffic Control Disregarded.” The listed driver errors show the truck did not yield and disregarded traffic control while going straight ahead, with impact at the right front bumper. The pedestrian is recorded as conscious and injured. The data places the crash in Queens, within NYPD Precinct 108.
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Improper turn crash injures three▸Aug 20 - Two cars met wrong on Queens Blvd at Roosevelt. A bad turn and a lane swipe. Metal screamed. An elderly passenger clutched his chest. Two drivers hurt. Sirens cut through traffic’s roar.
Two vehicles, a sedan and an SUV, collided at Queens Blvd and Roosevelt Ave in Queens. Three people were injured: a 79-year-old male passenger with chest injuries, a 64-year-old female driver with back injuries, and a 26-year-old male driver with abdominal injuries. According to the police report, the contributing factors were “Turning Improperly” and “Unsafe Lane Changing.” Both vehicles were traveling straight before impact, with the SUV struck at the center front and the sedan at the left front quarter. The listed driver errors—Turning Improperly and Unsafe Lane Changing—define the crash. No pedestrian or cyclist was reported involved.
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Taxi Driver Clips Southbound Cyclist in Sunnyside▸Aug 17 - A taxi driver clipped a southbound cyclist at 42 St and 50 Ave. The 26-year-old rider crashed, suffered leg abrasions and remained conscious. Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction as a contributing factor.
A taxi driver traveling west hit a southbound bicyclist at 42 St and 50 Ave in Queens. The cyclist, 26, was partially ejected and suffered injuries to his knee, lower leg and foot. He remained conscious and complained of an abrasion. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Driver Inattention/Distraction." The taxi's right front bumper and the bike's center front end were damaged. The report lists no bicyclist error. Safety equipment for the cyclist was recorded as None. Police recorded driver inattention as the cited cause in the crash data.
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Raga Backs Safety‑Boosting Owner Liability Camera Bill▸Aug 14 - Council pushes Albany to pass A.5440. Owner liability when cars flout posted rules. Cameras to curb illegal parking that endangers people. Less chaos. More space for those on foot and bike.
Res 1024-2025 is a Council resolution now in Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced August 14, 2025 and referred the same day. It “calls on the New York State Legislature to pass, and the Governor to sign, A.5440, which imposes owner liability for failure of an operator to comply with traffic control indicators within the city of New York.” Sponsor: Council Member Lincoln Restler. A.5440, sponsored by Assemblymember Steven Raga, would pilot camera enforcement (on city vehicles or along streets) for posted parking rules, with owner fines from $50 to $250 and a six-year term, plus a two-year public report. The aim: curb illegal parking that endangers people outside cars and clogs the street.
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File Res 1024-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
- Nude Queens man indicted for kicking bike riders, attacking 3 NYPD officers, NY Daily News, Published 2025-09-18
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Man accused of intentionally killing Queens teen with his car▸
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Man accused of intentionally killing Queens teen with his car,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-09-16
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Distracted driver rear-ends car on 49 St▸Sep 14 - A northbound driver hit the back of another sedan on 49 St at 56 Rd in Queens. Police cited driver inattention. A 61-year-old driver was hurt with back and internal pain.
Two northbound drivers crashed on 49 St at 56 Rd in Queens at 4:00 p.m. One driver hit the back of another car. A 61-year-old driver suffered back and internal injuries and was listed as injured; others were recorded with unspecified injuries. "According to the police report, driver inattention/distraction contributed to the crash." Police recorded driver inattention/distraction for the drivers involved. Impact details list center front-end damage to one car and center back-end contact with left rear bumper damage to the other. The crash occurred in the 108th Precinct.
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Alcohol flagged in 58 St and Roosevelt crash▸Sep 14 - Drivers of two sedans and a bus collided at 58 St and Roosevelt Ave in Queens. One driver was injured. Police recorded alcohol involvement.
Drivers of two sedans and a bus collided at 58 St and Roosevelt Ave in Queens just before 1 a.m. A 61-year-old man driving was injured. According to the police report, police recorded Alcohol Involvement as a contributing factor. Data show the bus driver was making a right turn while the sedan drivers were going straight. Impact points included a right front bumper and a left rear bumper on the sedans, and the bus's right-side doors. The report lists other parties with unspecified injury status.
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16-year-old girl dies after being hit by SUV in Queens▸
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16-year-old girl dies after being hit by SUV in Queens,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-09-13
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LIE crash with motorcycle injures driver▸Sep 11 - Two SUV drivers and a motorcyclist traveled east on the Long Island Expressway. They crashed. A 22-year-old driver was hurt. Police recorded Following Too Closely. One SUV showed right-rear damage. Another showed left-front damage. The motorcycle showed rear impact.
Drivers of two SUVs and a motorcycle traveled east on the Long Island Expressway. They crashed. A 22-year-old male driver was injured with knee and lower-leg trauma and a reported fracture/dislocation. Injury severity was listed as 3. Others were marked unspecified. According to the police report, "Following Too Closely" was recorded as a contributing factor. All three drivers were recorded as going straight. One SUV had a right-rear point of impact with right-rear quarter-panel damage. The other SUV had a left-front impact with left-front quarter-panel damage. The motorcycle’s point of impact was the center back end, with front-end damage.
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Police cite distraction in 56 RD motorcycle crash▸Sep 11 - A crash injured a 19-year-old motorcyclist at 46-05 56 RD in Queens. He suffered severe leg lacerations and was partially ejected. Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction by the driver.
A 19-year-old man riding a motorcycle was hurt at 46-05 56 RD in Queens. He was traveling east and going straight, according to the vehicle record. The motorcycle showed center front-end damage. He suffered severe lacerations to the knee, lower leg, and foot. He was partially ejected and remained conscious. According to the police report, police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction by the driver. No other contributing factor was listed. Only one vehicle, a motorcycle, appears in the report. The record notes the driver was licensed in New York. This crash injured a vulnerable road user.
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Cyclist Injured Making Right Turn at Queens Plaza▸Sep 10 - A woman on a bike was hurt while turning right at 23 St and Queens Plaza North. She had leg abrasions and stayed conscious. Police recorded 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper.'
A 27-year-old woman riding a bike was injured while making a right turn at 23 St and Queens Plaza North around 11:20 p.m. She suffered abrasions to the lower leg and remained conscious. According to the police report, officers recorded 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as a contributing factor. The records list the cyclist as partially ejected. No other vehicle information was recorded. The crash is logged under collision ID 4841971.
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Cyclist hits boy at 44 St, 48 Ave▸Sep 10 - A person on a bike hit a 7-year-old boy crossing with the signal at 44 St and 48 Ave in Queens. The child suffered arm and hand injuries and abrasions. He was conscious.
A cyclist hit a 7-year-old boy at 44 St and 48 Ave in Queens. The child was crossing at the intersection and got arm and hand injuries with abrasions. He was conscious. According to the police report, the child was “Crossing With Signal” and listed as “Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian at Intersection.” The report classifies the striking vehicle as “Bike.” The crash time was 6:50 p.m. Police list the victim as Injured. The police report lists no contributing factor for the cyclist. No other injuries are indicated in the data.
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Two SUVs tailgate, child hurt on BQE▸Sep 9 - Two westbound SUV drivers collided on the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway. Police recorded following too closely by both drivers. A six-year-old passenger suffered internal injuries. The woman driver reported neck pain.
Two drivers in SUVs were headed west on the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway when they collided. A six-year-old passenger suffered abdominal and pelvic injuries and reported internal pain. The woman driving one SUV reported neck pain. Others were listed with unspecified injuries. According to the police report, both drivers were going straight ahead and police recorded 'Following Too Closely' for each. Both SUVs had front-end damage. The crash involved a 2021 Mercedes SUV with two occupants and a 2014 Jeep SUV with one. The report listed licensed New York drivers in both vehicles. No other contributing factors were recorded.
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Two Hurt as Eastbound Drivers Crash on LIE▸Sep 6 - Drivers of eastbound SUVs crashed on the Long Island Expressway at 58 St. A 73-year-old front passenger suffered whiplash. A 71-year-old driver was hurt. Police recorded pavement slippery.
Two eastbound drivers crashed on the Long Island Expressway near 58 St in Queens. The collision involved SUVs traveling in the same direction. A 73-year-old man riding in the front passenger seat suffered a neck injury and reported whiplash. A 71-year-old woman driving was also injured. “According to the police report, police recorded ‘Pavement Slippery’ as a contributing factor.” Officers noted vehicles were going straight ahead and traveling eastbound. Police listed no other driver behaviors in the data. Points of impact included center front ends, with one vehicle showing center back-end damage. Drivers were going straight in eastbound traffic.
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Truck driver rear-ends SUV on LIE▸Sep 4 - Westbound on the Long Island Expressway, a truck driver hit the back of a merging SUV. A 32-year-old front passenger suffered a head injury. Police recorded Following Too Closely and Unsafe Lane Changing.
Two westbound vehicles crashed on the Long Island Expressway. The driver of a box truck hit the rear of a 2007 Honda SUV as the SUV merged. A 32-year-old woman in the front passenger seat was injured. She reported a head injury and whiplash. According to the police report, officers recorded Following Too Closely and Unsafe Lane Changing. The SUV had rear-center damage. The truck had front-center damage. The SUV was merging. The truck was going straight ahead. Both drivers were licensed. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
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Distracted driver hits parked sedan, injures woman▸Sep 3 - Driver going straight hit a parked sedan on 47 Ave in Queens. Impact to the left side doors. A 36-year-old woman in the parked car was hurt. Police recorded driver inattention/distraction.
On 47-14 47 Ave in Queens, a driver in a 1998 car drove straight and hit a parked 2020 sedan. Impact landed on the parked car’s left side doors and the other car’s front. A 36-year-old woman in the parked vehicle was injured, with arm trauma and internal complaints, and was in shock. According to the police report, the moving driver was “Going Straight Ahead” and the other car was “Parked.” The report lists “Driver Inattention/Distraction” as a contributing factor. Police recorded driver inattention by the driver.
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Queens bus network redesign draws mixed reviews from riders▸
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Queens bus network redesign draws mixed reviews from riders,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-09-02
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Truck turns, hits motorcyclist on Borden▸Aug 29 - A pickup swung right on Borden Avenue and struck a westbound motorcycle at 27th Street. The rider went down. He was injured. The truck kept its sheet metal; the man wore a helmet. Distraction was cited. Queens pavement took the blow.
A pickup truck turning right on Borden Avenue at 27th Street hit a westbound motorcycle. The motorcyclist was injured with a leg abrasion; the truck driver was unhurt. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Driver Inattention/Distraction.” That points to a driver who failed to see and yielded the lane to a through rider. The report lists the truck making a right turn and the motorcycle going straight. After the driver error, the report notes the motorcyclist wore a helmet. No pedestrians were struck. The scene sits in the 108th Precinct in Queens.
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Pickup Truck Hits Scooter on Queens Boulevard▸Aug 25 - A driver in a pickup truck hit a 29‑year‑old man riding a motorized scooter on Queens Boulevard at 54th Street. The rider was partially ejected and suffered a neck injury, minor bleeding and shock. Police cited lane misuse and driver distraction.
The driver of a pickup truck struck a 29‑year‑old man riding a motorized standing scooter on Queens Boulevard at 54th Street. The rider was partially ejected and suffered a neck injury, minor bleeding and shock. According to the police report, contributing factors were "Passing or Lane Usage Improper, Driver Inattention/Distraction." The report records center front end impact and left front bumper damage to the pickup. A second vehicle listed as a standing scooter showed no damage. One vehicle was recorded with an unlicensed driver. Police recorded driver inattention and improper lane usage as the primary errors.
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Flatbed hits walker in Queens▸Aug 25 - Flatbed rolled north on 21st Street. The man crossed with the signal at Queens Plaza North. The truck took him down. Arm scraped. Conscious but hurt. Failure to yield at the crosswalk. Signal ignored. Asphalt wins again.
A flatbed truck traveling north on 21st Street struck a 36-year-old pedestrian at Queens Plaza North. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal at an intersection and suffered an arm abrasion. According to the police report, the contributing factors were “Failure to Yield Right-of-Way” and “Traffic Control Disregarded.” The listed driver errors show the truck did not yield and disregarded traffic control while going straight ahead, with impact at the right front bumper. The pedestrian is recorded as conscious and injured. The data places the crash in Queens, within NYPD Precinct 108.
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Improper turn crash injures three▸Aug 20 - Two cars met wrong on Queens Blvd at Roosevelt. A bad turn and a lane swipe. Metal screamed. An elderly passenger clutched his chest. Two drivers hurt. Sirens cut through traffic’s roar.
Two vehicles, a sedan and an SUV, collided at Queens Blvd and Roosevelt Ave in Queens. Three people were injured: a 79-year-old male passenger with chest injuries, a 64-year-old female driver with back injuries, and a 26-year-old male driver with abdominal injuries. According to the police report, the contributing factors were “Turning Improperly” and “Unsafe Lane Changing.” Both vehicles were traveling straight before impact, with the SUV struck at the center front and the sedan at the left front quarter. The listed driver errors—Turning Improperly and Unsafe Lane Changing—define the crash. No pedestrian or cyclist was reported involved.
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Taxi Driver Clips Southbound Cyclist in Sunnyside▸Aug 17 - A taxi driver clipped a southbound cyclist at 42 St and 50 Ave. The 26-year-old rider crashed, suffered leg abrasions and remained conscious. Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction as a contributing factor.
A taxi driver traveling west hit a southbound bicyclist at 42 St and 50 Ave in Queens. The cyclist, 26, was partially ejected and suffered injuries to his knee, lower leg and foot. He remained conscious and complained of an abrasion. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Driver Inattention/Distraction." The taxi's right front bumper and the bike's center front end were damaged. The report lists no bicyclist error. Safety equipment for the cyclist was recorded as None. Police recorded driver inattention as the cited cause in the crash data.
14Res 1024-2025
Raga Backs Safety‑Boosting Owner Liability Camera Bill▸Aug 14 - Council pushes Albany to pass A.5440. Owner liability when cars flout posted rules. Cameras to curb illegal parking that endangers people. Less chaos. More space for those on foot and bike.
Res 1024-2025 is a Council resolution now in Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced August 14, 2025 and referred the same day. It “calls on the New York State Legislature to pass, and the Governor to sign, A.5440, which imposes owner liability for failure of an operator to comply with traffic control indicators within the city of New York.” Sponsor: Council Member Lincoln Restler. A.5440, sponsored by Assemblymember Steven Raga, would pilot camera enforcement (on city vehicles or along streets) for posted parking rules, with owner fines from $50 to $250 and a six-year term, plus a two-year public report. The aim: curb illegal parking that endangers people outside cars and clogs the street.
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File Res 1024-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
- Man accused of intentionally killing Queens teen with his car, CBS New York, Published 2025-09-16
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Distracted driver rear-ends car on 49 St▸Sep 14 - A northbound driver hit the back of another sedan on 49 St at 56 Rd in Queens. Police cited driver inattention. A 61-year-old driver was hurt with back and internal pain.
Two northbound drivers crashed on 49 St at 56 Rd in Queens at 4:00 p.m. One driver hit the back of another car. A 61-year-old driver suffered back and internal injuries and was listed as injured; others were recorded with unspecified injuries. "According to the police report, driver inattention/distraction contributed to the crash." Police recorded driver inattention/distraction for the drivers involved. Impact details list center front-end damage to one car and center back-end contact with left rear bumper damage to the other. The crash occurred in the 108th Precinct.
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Alcohol flagged in 58 St and Roosevelt crash▸Sep 14 - Drivers of two sedans and a bus collided at 58 St and Roosevelt Ave in Queens. One driver was injured. Police recorded alcohol involvement.
Drivers of two sedans and a bus collided at 58 St and Roosevelt Ave in Queens just before 1 a.m. A 61-year-old man driving was injured. According to the police report, police recorded Alcohol Involvement as a contributing factor. Data show the bus driver was making a right turn while the sedan drivers were going straight. Impact points included a right front bumper and a left rear bumper on the sedans, and the bus's right-side doors. The report lists other parties with unspecified injury status.
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16-year-old girl dies after being hit by SUV in Queens▸
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16-year-old girl dies after being hit by SUV in Queens,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-09-13
11
LIE crash with motorcycle injures driver▸Sep 11 - Two SUV drivers and a motorcyclist traveled east on the Long Island Expressway. They crashed. A 22-year-old driver was hurt. Police recorded Following Too Closely. One SUV showed right-rear damage. Another showed left-front damage. The motorcycle showed rear impact.
Drivers of two SUVs and a motorcycle traveled east on the Long Island Expressway. They crashed. A 22-year-old male driver was injured with knee and lower-leg trauma and a reported fracture/dislocation. Injury severity was listed as 3. Others were marked unspecified. According to the police report, "Following Too Closely" was recorded as a contributing factor. All three drivers were recorded as going straight. One SUV had a right-rear point of impact with right-rear quarter-panel damage. The other SUV had a left-front impact with left-front quarter-panel damage. The motorcycle’s point of impact was the center back end, with front-end damage.
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Police cite distraction in 56 RD motorcycle crash▸Sep 11 - A crash injured a 19-year-old motorcyclist at 46-05 56 RD in Queens. He suffered severe leg lacerations and was partially ejected. Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction by the driver.
A 19-year-old man riding a motorcycle was hurt at 46-05 56 RD in Queens. He was traveling east and going straight, according to the vehicle record. The motorcycle showed center front-end damage. He suffered severe lacerations to the knee, lower leg, and foot. He was partially ejected and remained conscious. According to the police report, police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction by the driver. No other contributing factor was listed. Only one vehicle, a motorcycle, appears in the report. The record notes the driver was licensed in New York. This crash injured a vulnerable road user.
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Cyclist Injured Making Right Turn at Queens Plaza▸Sep 10 - A woman on a bike was hurt while turning right at 23 St and Queens Plaza North. She had leg abrasions and stayed conscious. Police recorded 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper.'
A 27-year-old woman riding a bike was injured while making a right turn at 23 St and Queens Plaza North around 11:20 p.m. She suffered abrasions to the lower leg and remained conscious. According to the police report, officers recorded 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as a contributing factor. The records list the cyclist as partially ejected. No other vehicle information was recorded. The crash is logged under collision ID 4841971.
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Cyclist hits boy at 44 St, 48 Ave▸Sep 10 - A person on a bike hit a 7-year-old boy crossing with the signal at 44 St and 48 Ave in Queens. The child suffered arm and hand injuries and abrasions. He was conscious.
A cyclist hit a 7-year-old boy at 44 St and 48 Ave in Queens. The child was crossing at the intersection and got arm and hand injuries with abrasions. He was conscious. According to the police report, the child was “Crossing With Signal” and listed as “Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian at Intersection.” The report classifies the striking vehicle as “Bike.” The crash time was 6:50 p.m. Police list the victim as Injured. The police report lists no contributing factor for the cyclist. No other injuries are indicated in the data.
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Two SUVs tailgate, child hurt on BQE▸Sep 9 - Two westbound SUV drivers collided on the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway. Police recorded following too closely by both drivers. A six-year-old passenger suffered internal injuries. The woman driver reported neck pain.
Two drivers in SUVs were headed west on the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway when they collided. A six-year-old passenger suffered abdominal and pelvic injuries and reported internal pain. The woman driving one SUV reported neck pain. Others were listed with unspecified injuries. According to the police report, both drivers were going straight ahead and police recorded 'Following Too Closely' for each. Both SUVs had front-end damage. The crash involved a 2021 Mercedes SUV with two occupants and a 2014 Jeep SUV with one. The report listed licensed New York drivers in both vehicles. No other contributing factors were recorded.
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Two Hurt as Eastbound Drivers Crash on LIE▸Sep 6 - Drivers of eastbound SUVs crashed on the Long Island Expressway at 58 St. A 73-year-old front passenger suffered whiplash. A 71-year-old driver was hurt. Police recorded pavement slippery.
Two eastbound drivers crashed on the Long Island Expressway near 58 St in Queens. The collision involved SUVs traveling in the same direction. A 73-year-old man riding in the front passenger seat suffered a neck injury and reported whiplash. A 71-year-old woman driving was also injured. “According to the police report, police recorded ‘Pavement Slippery’ as a contributing factor.” Officers noted vehicles were going straight ahead and traveling eastbound. Police listed no other driver behaviors in the data. Points of impact included center front ends, with one vehicle showing center back-end damage. Drivers were going straight in eastbound traffic.
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Truck driver rear-ends SUV on LIE▸Sep 4 - Westbound on the Long Island Expressway, a truck driver hit the back of a merging SUV. A 32-year-old front passenger suffered a head injury. Police recorded Following Too Closely and Unsafe Lane Changing.
Two westbound vehicles crashed on the Long Island Expressway. The driver of a box truck hit the rear of a 2007 Honda SUV as the SUV merged. A 32-year-old woman in the front passenger seat was injured. She reported a head injury and whiplash. According to the police report, officers recorded Following Too Closely and Unsafe Lane Changing. The SUV had rear-center damage. The truck had front-center damage. The SUV was merging. The truck was going straight ahead. Both drivers were licensed. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
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Distracted driver hits parked sedan, injures woman▸Sep 3 - Driver going straight hit a parked sedan on 47 Ave in Queens. Impact to the left side doors. A 36-year-old woman in the parked car was hurt. Police recorded driver inattention/distraction.
On 47-14 47 Ave in Queens, a driver in a 1998 car drove straight and hit a parked 2020 sedan. Impact landed on the parked car’s left side doors and the other car’s front. A 36-year-old woman in the parked vehicle was injured, with arm trauma and internal complaints, and was in shock. According to the police report, the moving driver was “Going Straight Ahead” and the other car was “Parked.” The report lists “Driver Inattention/Distraction” as a contributing factor. Police recorded driver inattention by the driver.
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Queens bus network redesign draws mixed reviews from riders▸
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Queens bus network redesign draws mixed reviews from riders,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-09-02
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Truck turns, hits motorcyclist on Borden▸Aug 29 - A pickup swung right on Borden Avenue and struck a westbound motorcycle at 27th Street. The rider went down. He was injured. The truck kept its sheet metal; the man wore a helmet. Distraction was cited. Queens pavement took the blow.
A pickup truck turning right on Borden Avenue at 27th Street hit a westbound motorcycle. The motorcyclist was injured with a leg abrasion; the truck driver was unhurt. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Driver Inattention/Distraction.” That points to a driver who failed to see and yielded the lane to a through rider. The report lists the truck making a right turn and the motorcycle going straight. After the driver error, the report notes the motorcyclist wore a helmet. No pedestrians were struck. The scene sits in the 108th Precinct in Queens.
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Pickup Truck Hits Scooter on Queens Boulevard▸Aug 25 - A driver in a pickup truck hit a 29‑year‑old man riding a motorized scooter on Queens Boulevard at 54th Street. The rider was partially ejected and suffered a neck injury, minor bleeding and shock. Police cited lane misuse and driver distraction.
The driver of a pickup truck struck a 29‑year‑old man riding a motorized standing scooter on Queens Boulevard at 54th Street. The rider was partially ejected and suffered a neck injury, minor bleeding and shock. According to the police report, contributing factors were "Passing or Lane Usage Improper, Driver Inattention/Distraction." The report records center front end impact and left front bumper damage to the pickup. A second vehicle listed as a standing scooter showed no damage. One vehicle was recorded with an unlicensed driver. Police recorded driver inattention and improper lane usage as the primary errors.
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Flatbed hits walker in Queens▸Aug 25 - Flatbed rolled north on 21st Street. The man crossed with the signal at Queens Plaza North. The truck took him down. Arm scraped. Conscious but hurt. Failure to yield at the crosswalk. Signal ignored. Asphalt wins again.
A flatbed truck traveling north on 21st Street struck a 36-year-old pedestrian at Queens Plaza North. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal at an intersection and suffered an arm abrasion. According to the police report, the contributing factors were “Failure to Yield Right-of-Way” and “Traffic Control Disregarded.” The listed driver errors show the truck did not yield and disregarded traffic control while going straight ahead, with impact at the right front bumper. The pedestrian is recorded as conscious and injured. The data places the crash in Queens, within NYPD Precinct 108.
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Improper turn crash injures three▸Aug 20 - Two cars met wrong on Queens Blvd at Roosevelt. A bad turn and a lane swipe. Metal screamed. An elderly passenger clutched his chest. Two drivers hurt. Sirens cut through traffic’s roar.
Two vehicles, a sedan and an SUV, collided at Queens Blvd and Roosevelt Ave in Queens. Three people were injured: a 79-year-old male passenger with chest injuries, a 64-year-old female driver with back injuries, and a 26-year-old male driver with abdominal injuries. According to the police report, the contributing factors were “Turning Improperly” and “Unsafe Lane Changing.” Both vehicles were traveling straight before impact, with the SUV struck at the center front and the sedan at the left front quarter. The listed driver errors—Turning Improperly and Unsafe Lane Changing—define the crash. No pedestrian or cyclist was reported involved.
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Taxi Driver Clips Southbound Cyclist in Sunnyside▸Aug 17 - A taxi driver clipped a southbound cyclist at 42 St and 50 Ave. The 26-year-old rider crashed, suffered leg abrasions and remained conscious. Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction as a contributing factor.
A taxi driver traveling west hit a southbound bicyclist at 42 St and 50 Ave in Queens. The cyclist, 26, was partially ejected and suffered injuries to his knee, lower leg and foot. He remained conscious and complained of an abrasion. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Driver Inattention/Distraction." The taxi's right front bumper and the bike's center front end were damaged. The report lists no bicyclist error. Safety equipment for the cyclist was recorded as None. Police recorded driver inattention as the cited cause in the crash data.
14Res 1024-2025
Raga Backs Safety‑Boosting Owner Liability Camera Bill▸Aug 14 - Council pushes Albany to pass A.5440. Owner liability when cars flout posted rules. Cameras to curb illegal parking that endangers people. Less chaos. More space for those on foot and bike.
Res 1024-2025 is a Council resolution now in Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced August 14, 2025 and referred the same day. It “calls on the New York State Legislature to pass, and the Governor to sign, A.5440, which imposes owner liability for failure of an operator to comply with traffic control indicators within the city of New York.” Sponsor: Council Member Lincoln Restler. A.5440, sponsored by Assemblymember Steven Raga, would pilot camera enforcement (on city vehicles or along streets) for posted parking rules, with owner fines from $50 to $250 and a six-year term, plus a two-year public report. The aim: curb illegal parking that endangers people outside cars and clogs the street.
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File Res 1024-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
Sep 14 - A northbound driver hit the back of another sedan on 49 St at 56 Rd in Queens. Police cited driver inattention. A 61-year-old driver was hurt with back and internal pain.
Two northbound drivers crashed on 49 St at 56 Rd in Queens at 4:00 p.m. One driver hit the back of another car. A 61-year-old driver suffered back and internal injuries and was listed as injured; others were recorded with unspecified injuries. "According to the police report, driver inattention/distraction contributed to the crash." Police recorded driver inattention/distraction for the drivers involved. Impact details list center front-end damage to one car and center back-end contact with left rear bumper damage to the other. The crash occurred in the 108th Precinct.
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Alcohol flagged in 58 St and Roosevelt crash▸Sep 14 - Drivers of two sedans and a bus collided at 58 St and Roosevelt Ave in Queens. One driver was injured. Police recorded alcohol involvement.
Drivers of two sedans and a bus collided at 58 St and Roosevelt Ave in Queens just before 1 a.m. A 61-year-old man driving was injured. According to the police report, police recorded Alcohol Involvement as a contributing factor. Data show the bus driver was making a right turn while the sedan drivers were going straight. Impact points included a right front bumper and a left rear bumper on the sedans, and the bus's right-side doors. The report lists other parties with unspecified injury status.
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16-year-old girl dies after being hit by SUV in Queens▸
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16-year-old girl dies after being hit by SUV in Queens,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-09-13
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LIE crash with motorcycle injures driver▸Sep 11 - Two SUV drivers and a motorcyclist traveled east on the Long Island Expressway. They crashed. A 22-year-old driver was hurt. Police recorded Following Too Closely. One SUV showed right-rear damage. Another showed left-front damage. The motorcycle showed rear impact.
Drivers of two SUVs and a motorcycle traveled east on the Long Island Expressway. They crashed. A 22-year-old male driver was injured with knee and lower-leg trauma and a reported fracture/dislocation. Injury severity was listed as 3. Others were marked unspecified. According to the police report, "Following Too Closely" was recorded as a contributing factor. All three drivers were recorded as going straight. One SUV had a right-rear point of impact with right-rear quarter-panel damage. The other SUV had a left-front impact with left-front quarter-panel damage. The motorcycle’s point of impact was the center back end, with front-end damage.
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Police cite distraction in 56 RD motorcycle crash▸Sep 11 - A crash injured a 19-year-old motorcyclist at 46-05 56 RD in Queens. He suffered severe leg lacerations and was partially ejected. Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction by the driver.
A 19-year-old man riding a motorcycle was hurt at 46-05 56 RD in Queens. He was traveling east and going straight, according to the vehicle record. The motorcycle showed center front-end damage. He suffered severe lacerations to the knee, lower leg, and foot. He was partially ejected and remained conscious. According to the police report, police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction by the driver. No other contributing factor was listed. Only one vehicle, a motorcycle, appears in the report. The record notes the driver was licensed in New York. This crash injured a vulnerable road user.
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Cyclist Injured Making Right Turn at Queens Plaza▸Sep 10 - A woman on a bike was hurt while turning right at 23 St and Queens Plaza North. She had leg abrasions and stayed conscious. Police recorded 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper.'
A 27-year-old woman riding a bike was injured while making a right turn at 23 St and Queens Plaza North around 11:20 p.m. She suffered abrasions to the lower leg and remained conscious. According to the police report, officers recorded 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as a contributing factor. The records list the cyclist as partially ejected. No other vehicle information was recorded. The crash is logged under collision ID 4841971.
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Cyclist hits boy at 44 St, 48 Ave▸Sep 10 - A person on a bike hit a 7-year-old boy crossing with the signal at 44 St and 48 Ave in Queens. The child suffered arm and hand injuries and abrasions. He was conscious.
A cyclist hit a 7-year-old boy at 44 St and 48 Ave in Queens. The child was crossing at the intersection and got arm and hand injuries with abrasions. He was conscious. According to the police report, the child was “Crossing With Signal” and listed as “Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian at Intersection.” The report classifies the striking vehicle as “Bike.” The crash time was 6:50 p.m. Police list the victim as Injured. The police report lists no contributing factor for the cyclist. No other injuries are indicated in the data.
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Two SUVs tailgate, child hurt on BQE▸Sep 9 - Two westbound SUV drivers collided on the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway. Police recorded following too closely by both drivers. A six-year-old passenger suffered internal injuries. The woman driver reported neck pain.
Two drivers in SUVs were headed west on the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway when they collided. A six-year-old passenger suffered abdominal and pelvic injuries and reported internal pain. The woman driving one SUV reported neck pain. Others were listed with unspecified injuries. According to the police report, both drivers were going straight ahead and police recorded 'Following Too Closely' for each. Both SUVs had front-end damage. The crash involved a 2021 Mercedes SUV with two occupants and a 2014 Jeep SUV with one. The report listed licensed New York drivers in both vehicles. No other contributing factors were recorded.
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Two Hurt as Eastbound Drivers Crash on LIE▸Sep 6 - Drivers of eastbound SUVs crashed on the Long Island Expressway at 58 St. A 73-year-old front passenger suffered whiplash. A 71-year-old driver was hurt. Police recorded pavement slippery.
Two eastbound drivers crashed on the Long Island Expressway near 58 St in Queens. The collision involved SUVs traveling in the same direction. A 73-year-old man riding in the front passenger seat suffered a neck injury and reported whiplash. A 71-year-old woman driving was also injured. “According to the police report, police recorded ‘Pavement Slippery’ as a contributing factor.” Officers noted vehicles were going straight ahead and traveling eastbound. Police listed no other driver behaviors in the data. Points of impact included center front ends, with one vehicle showing center back-end damage. Drivers were going straight in eastbound traffic.
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Truck driver rear-ends SUV on LIE▸Sep 4 - Westbound on the Long Island Expressway, a truck driver hit the back of a merging SUV. A 32-year-old front passenger suffered a head injury. Police recorded Following Too Closely and Unsafe Lane Changing.
Two westbound vehicles crashed on the Long Island Expressway. The driver of a box truck hit the rear of a 2007 Honda SUV as the SUV merged. A 32-year-old woman in the front passenger seat was injured. She reported a head injury and whiplash. According to the police report, officers recorded Following Too Closely and Unsafe Lane Changing. The SUV had rear-center damage. The truck had front-center damage. The SUV was merging. The truck was going straight ahead. Both drivers were licensed. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
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Distracted driver hits parked sedan, injures woman▸Sep 3 - Driver going straight hit a parked sedan on 47 Ave in Queens. Impact to the left side doors. A 36-year-old woman in the parked car was hurt. Police recorded driver inattention/distraction.
On 47-14 47 Ave in Queens, a driver in a 1998 car drove straight and hit a parked 2020 sedan. Impact landed on the parked car’s left side doors and the other car’s front. A 36-year-old woman in the parked vehicle was injured, with arm trauma and internal complaints, and was in shock. According to the police report, the moving driver was “Going Straight Ahead” and the other car was “Parked.” The report lists “Driver Inattention/Distraction” as a contributing factor. Police recorded driver inattention by the driver.
2
Queens bus network redesign draws mixed reviews from riders▸
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Queens bus network redesign draws mixed reviews from riders,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-09-02
29
Truck turns, hits motorcyclist on Borden▸Aug 29 - A pickup swung right on Borden Avenue and struck a westbound motorcycle at 27th Street. The rider went down. He was injured. The truck kept its sheet metal; the man wore a helmet. Distraction was cited. Queens pavement took the blow.
A pickup truck turning right on Borden Avenue at 27th Street hit a westbound motorcycle. The motorcyclist was injured with a leg abrasion; the truck driver was unhurt. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Driver Inattention/Distraction.” That points to a driver who failed to see and yielded the lane to a through rider. The report lists the truck making a right turn and the motorcycle going straight. After the driver error, the report notes the motorcyclist wore a helmet. No pedestrians were struck. The scene sits in the 108th Precinct in Queens.
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Pickup Truck Hits Scooter on Queens Boulevard▸Aug 25 - A driver in a pickup truck hit a 29‑year‑old man riding a motorized scooter on Queens Boulevard at 54th Street. The rider was partially ejected and suffered a neck injury, minor bleeding and shock. Police cited lane misuse and driver distraction.
The driver of a pickup truck struck a 29‑year‑old man riding a motorized standing scooter on Queens Boulevard at 54th Street. The rider was partially ejected and suffered a neck injury, minor bleeding and shock. According to the police report, contributing factors were "Passing or Lane Usage Improper, Driver Inattention/Distraction." The report records center front end impact and left front bumper damage to the pickup. A second vehicle listed as a standing scooter showed no damage. One vehicle was recorded with an unlicensed driver. Police recorded driver inattention and improper lane usage as the primary errors.
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Flatbed hits walker in Queens▸Aug 25 - Flatbed rolled north on 21st Street. The man crossed with the signal at Queens Plaza North. The truck took him down. Arm scraped. Conscious but hurt. Failure to yield at the crosswalk. Signal ignored. Asphalt wins again.
A flatbed truck traveling north on 21st Street struck a 36-year-old pedestrian at Queens Plaza North. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal at an intersection and suffered an arm abrasion. According to the police report, the contributing factors were “Failure to Yield Right-of-Way” and “Traffic Control Disregarded.” The listed driver errors show the truck did not yield and disregarded traffic control while going straight ahead, with impact at the right front bumper. The pedestrian is recorded as conscious and injured. The data places the crash in Queens, within NYPD Precinct 108.
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Improper turn crash injures three▸Aug 20 - Two cars met wrong on Queens Blvd at Roosevelt. A bad turn and a lane swipe. Metal screamed. An elderly passenger clutched his chest. Two drivers hurt. Sirens cut through traffic’s roar.
Two vehicles, a sedan and an SUV, collided at Queens Blvd and Roosevelt Ave in Queens. Three people were injured: a 79-year-old male passenger with chest injuries, a 64-year-old female driver with back injuries, and a 26-year-old male driver with abdominal injuries. According to the police report, the contributing factors were “Turning Improperly” and “Unsafe Lane Changing.” Both vehicles were traveling straight before impact, with the SUV struck at the center front and the sedan at the left front quarter. The listed driver errors—Turning Improperly and Unsafe Lane Changing—define the crash. No pedestrian or cyclist was reported involved.
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Taxi Driver Clips Southbound Cyclist in Sunnyside▸Aug 17 - A taxi driver clipped a southbound cyclist at 42 St and 50 Ave. The 26-year-old rider crashed, suffered leg abrasions and remained conscious. Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction as a contributing factor.
A taxi driver traveling west hit a southbound bicyclist at 42 St and 50 Ave in Queens. The cyclist, 26, was partially ejected and suffered injuries to his knee, lower leg and foot. He remained conscious and complained of an abrasion. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Driver Inattention/Distraction." The taxi's right front bumper and the bike's center front end were damaged. The report lists no bicyclist error. Safety equipment for the cyclist was recorded as None. Police recorded driver inattention as the cited cause in the crash data.
14Res 1024-2025
Raga Backs Safety‑Boosting Owner Liability Camera Bill▸Aug 14 - Council pushes Albany to pass A.5440. Owner liability when cars flout posted rules. Cameras to curb illegal parking that endangers people. Less chaos. More space for those on foot and bike.
Res 1024-2025 is a Council resolution now in Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced August 14, 2025 and referred the same day. It “calls on the New York State Legislature to pass, and the Governor to sign, A.5440, which imposes owner liability for failure of an operator to comply with traffic control indicators within the city of New York.” Sponsor: Council Member Lincoln Restler. A.5440, sponsored by Assemblymember Steven Raga, would pilot camera enforcement (on city vehicles or along streets) for posted parking rules, with owner fines from $50 to $250 and a six-year term, plus a two-year public report. The aim: curb illegal parking that endangers people outside cars and clogs the street.
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File Res 1024-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
Sep 14 - Drivers of two sedans and a bus collided at 58 St and Roosevelt Ave in Queens. One driver was injured. Police recorded alcohol involvement.
Drivers of two sedans and a bus collided at 58 St and Roosevelt Ave in Queens just before 1 a.m. A 61-year-old man driving was injured. According to the police report, police recorded Alcohol Involvement as a contributing factor. Data show the bus driver was making a right turn while the sedan drivers were going straight. Impact points included a right front bumper and a left rear bumper on the sedans, and the bus's right-side doors. The report lists other parties with unspecified injury status.
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16-year-old girl dies after being hit by SUV in Queens▸
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16-year-old girl dies after being hit by SUV in Queens,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-09-13
11
LIE crash with motorcycle injures driver▸Sep 11 - Two SUV drivers and a motorcyclist traveled east on the Long Island Expressway. They crashed. A 22-year-old driver was hurt. Police recorded Following Too Closely. One SUV showed right-rear damage. Another showed left-front damage. The motorcycle showed rear impact.
Drivers of two SUVs and a motorcycle traveled east on the Long Island Expressway. They crashed. A 22-year-old male driver was injured with knee and lower-leg trauma and a reported fracture/dislocation. Injury severity was listed as 3. Others were marked unspecified. According to the police report, "Following Too Closely" was recorded as a contributing factor. All three drivers were recorded as going straight. One SUV had a right-rear point of impact with right-rear quarter-panel damage. The other SUV had a left-front impact with left-front quarter-panel damage. The motorcycle’s point of impact was the center back end, with front-end damage.
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Police cite distraction in 56 RD motorcycle crash▸Sep 11 - A crash injured a 19-year-old motorcyclist at 46-05 56 RD in Queens. He suffered severe leg lacerations and was partially ejected. Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction by the driver.
A 19-year-old man riding a motorcycle was hurt at 46-05 56 RD in Queens. He was traveling east and going straight, according to the vehicle record. The motorcycle showed center front-end damage. He suffered severe lacerations to the knee, lower leg, and foot. He was partially ejected and remained conscious. According to the police report, police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction by the driver. No other contributing factor was listed. Only one vehicle, a motorcycle, appears in the report. The record notes the driver was licensed in New York. This crash injured a vulnerable road user.
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Cyclist Injured Making Right Turn at Queens Plaza▸Sep 10 - A woman on a bike was hurt while turning right at 23 St and Queens Plaza North. She had leg abrasions and stayed conscious. Police recorded 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper.'
A 27-year-old woman riding a bike was injured while making a right turn at 23 St and Queens Plaza North around 11:20 p.m. She suffered abrasions to the lower leg and remained conscious. According to the police report, officers recorded 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as a contributing factor. The records list the cyclist as partially ejected. No other vehicle information was recorded. The crash is logged under collision ID 4841971.
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Cyclist hits boy at 44 St, 48 Ave▸Sep 10 - A person on a bike hit a 7-year-old boy crossing with the signal at 44 St and 48 Ave in Queens. The child suffered arm and hand injuries and abrasions. He was conscious.
A cyclist hit a 7-year-old boy at 44 St and 48 Ave in Queens. The child was crossing at the intersection and got arm and hand injuries with abrasions. He was conscious. According to the police report, the child was “Crossing With Signal” and listed as “Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian at Intersection.” The report classifies the striking vehicle as “Bike.” The crash time was 6:50 p.m. Police list the victim as Injured. The police report lists no contributing factor for the cyclist. No other injuries are indicated in the data.
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Two SUVs tailgate, child hurt on BQE▸Sep 9 - Two westbound SUV drivers collided on the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway. Police recorded following too closely by both drivers. A six-year-old passenger suffered internal injuries. The woman driver reported neck pain.
Two drivers in SUVs were headed west on the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway when they collided. A six-year-old passenger suffered abdominal and pelvic injuries and reported internal pain. The woman driving one SUV reported neck pain. Others were listed with unspecified injuries. According to the police report, both drivers were going straight ahead and police recorded 'Following Too Closely' for each. Both SUVs had front-end damage. The crash involved a 2021 Mercedes SUV with two occupants and a 2014 Jeep SUV with one. The report listed licensed New York drivers in both vehicles. No other contributing factors were recorded.
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Two Hurt as Eastbound Drivers Crash on LIE▸Sep 6 - Drivers of eastbound SUVs crashed on the Long Island Expressway at 58 St. A 73-year-old front passenger suffered whiplash. A 71-year-old driver was hurt. Police recorded pavement slippery.
Two eastbound drivers crashed on the Long Island Expressway near 58 St in Queens. The collision involved SUVs traveling in the same direction. A 73-year-old man riding in the front passenger seat suffered a neck injury and reported whiplash. A 71-year-old woman driving was also injured. “According to the police report, police recorded ‘Pavement Slippery’ as a contributing factor.” Officers noted vehicles were going straight ahead and traveling eastbound. Police listed no other driver behaviors in the data. Points of impact included center front ends, with one vehicle showing center back-end damage. Drivers were going straight in eastbound traffic.
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Truck driver rear-ends SUV on LIE▸Sep 4 - Westbound on the Long Island Expressway, a truck driver hit the back of a merging SUV. A 32-year-old front passenger suffered a head injury. Police recorded Following Too Closely and Unsafe Lane Changing.
Two westbound vehicles crashed on the Long Island Expressway. The driver of a box truck hit the rear of a 2007 Honda SUV as the SUV merged. A 32-year-old woman in the front passenger seat was injured. She reported a head injury and whiplash. According to the police report, officers recorded Following Too Closely and Unsafe Lane Changing. The SUV had rear-center damage. The truck had front-center damage. The SUV was merging. The truck was going straight ahead. Both drivers were licensed. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
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Distracted driver hits parked sedan, injures woman▸Sep 3 - Driver going straight hit a parked sedan on 47 Ave in Queens. Impact to the left side doors. A 36-year-old woman in the parked car was hurt. Police recorded driver inattention/distraction.
On 47-14 47 Ave in Queens, a driver in a 1998 car drove straight and hit a parked 2020 sedan. Impact landed on the parked car’s left side doors and the other car’s front. A 36-year-old woman in the parked vehicle was injured, with arm trauma and internal complaints, and was in shock. According to the police report, the moving driver was “Going Straight Ahead” and the other car was “Parked.” The report lists “Driver Inattention/Distraction” as a contributing factor. Police recorded driver inattention by the driver.
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Queens bus network redesign draws mixed reviews from riders▸
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Queens bus network redesign draws mixed reviews from riders,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-09-02
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Truck turns, hits motorcyclist on Borden▸Aug 29 - A pickup swung right on Borden Avenue and struck a westbound motorcycle at 27th Street. The rider went down. He was injured. The truck kept its sheet metal; the man wore a helmet. Distraction was cited. Queens pavement took the blow.
A pickup truck turning right on Borden Avenue at 27th Street hit a westbound motorcycle. The motorcyclist was injured with a leg abrasion; the truck driver was unhurt. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Driver Inattention/Distraction.” That points to a driver who failed to see and yielded the lane to a through rider. The report lists the truck making a right turn and the motorcycle going straight. After the driver error, the report notes the motorcyclist wore a helmet. No pedestrians were struck. The scene sits in the 108th Precinct in Queens.
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Pickup Truck Hits Scooter on Queens Boulevard▸Aug 25 - A driver in a pickup truck hit a 29‑year‑old man riding a motorized scooter on Queens Boulevard at 54th Street. The rider was partially ejected and suffered a neck injury, minor bleeding and shock. Police cited lane misuse and driver distraction.
The driver of a pickup truck struck a 29‑year‑old man riding a motorized standing scooter on Queens Boulevard at 54th Street. The rider was partially ejected and suffered a neck injury, minor bleeding and shock. According to the police report, contributing factors were "Passing or Lane Usage Improper, Driver Inattention/Distraction." The report records center front end impact and left front bumper damage to the pickup. A second vehicle listed as a standing scooter showed no damage. One vehicle was recorded with an unlicensed driver. Police recorded driver inattention and improper lane usage as the primary errors.
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Flatbed hits walker in Queens▸Aug 25 - Flatbed rolled north on 21st Street. The man crossed with the signal at Queens Plaza North. The truck took him down. Arm scraped. Conscious but hurt. Failure to yield at the crosswalk. Signal ignored. Asphalt wins again.
A flatbed truck traveling north on 21st Street struck a 36-year-old pedestrian at Queens Plaza North. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal at an intersection and suffered an arm abrasion. According to the police report, the contributing factors were “Failure to Yield Right-of-Way” and “Traffic Control Disregarded.” The listed driver errors show the truck did not yield and disregarded traffic control while going straight ahead, with impact at the right front bumper. The pedestrian is recorded as conscious and injured. The data places the crash in Queens, within NYPD Precinct 108.
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Improper turn crash injures three▸Aug 20 - Two cars met wrong on Queens Blvd at Roosevelt. A bad turn and a lane swipe. Metal screamed. An elderly passenger clutched his chest. Two drivers hurt. Sirens cut through traffic’s roar.
Two vehicles, a sedan and an SUV, collided at Queens Blvd and Roosevelt Ave in Queens. Three people were injured: a 79-year-old male passenger with chest injuries, a 64-year-old female driver with back injuries, and a 26-year-old male driver with abdominal injuries. According to the police report, the contributing factors were “Turning Improperly” and “Unsafe Lane Changing.” Both vehicles were traveling straight before impact, with the SUV struck at the center front and the sedan at the left front quarter. The listed driver errors—Turning Improperly and Unsafe Lane Changing—define the crash. No pedestrian or cyclist was reported involved.
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Taxi Driver Clips Southbound Cyclist in Sunnyside▸Aug 17 - A taxi driver clipped a southbound cyclist at 42 St and 50 Ave. The 26-year-old rider crashed, suffered leg abrasions and remained conscious. Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction as a contributing factor.
A taxi driver traveling west hit a southbound bicyclist at 42 St and 50 Ave in Queens. The cyclist, 26, was partially ejected and suffered injuries to his knee, lower leg and foot. He remained conscious and complained of an abrasion. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Driver Inattention/Distraction." The taxi's right front bumper and the bike's center front end were damaged. The report lists no bicyclist error. Safety equipment for the cyclist was recorded as None. Police recorded driver inattention as the cited cause in the crash data.
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Raga Backs Safety‑Boosting Owner Liability Camera Bill▸Aug 14 - Council pushes Albany to pass A.5440. Owner liability when cars flout posted rules. Cameras to curb illegal parking that endangers people. Less chaos. More space for those on foot and bike.
Res 1024-2025 is a Council resolution now in Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced August 14, 2025 and referred the same day. It “calls on the New York State Legislature to pass, and the Governor to sign, A.5440, which imposes owner liability for failure of an operator to comply with traffic control indicators within the city of New York.” Sponsor: Council Member Lincoln Restler. A.5440, sponsored by Assemblymember Steven Raga, would pilot camera enforcement (on city vehicles or along streets) for posted parking rules, with owner fines from $50 to $250 and a six-year term, plus a two-year public report. The aim: curb illegal parking that endangers people outside cars and clogs the street.
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File Res 1024-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
- 16-year-old girl dies after being hit by SUV in Queens, CBS New York, Published 2025-09-13
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LIE crash with motorcycle injures driver▸Sep 11 - Two SUV drivers and a motorcyclist traveled east on the Long Island Expressway. They crashed. A 22-year-old driver was hurt. Police recorded Following Too Closely. One SUV showed right-rear damage. Another showed left-front damage. The motorcycle showed rear impact.
Drivers of two SUVs and a motorcycle traveled east on the Long Island Expressway. They crashed. A 22-year-old male driver was injured with knee and lower-leg trauma and a reported fracture/dislocation. Injury severity was listed as 3. Others were marked unspecified. According to the police report, "Following Too Closely" was recorded as a contributing factor. All three drivers were recorded as going straight. One SUV had a right-rear point of impact with right-rear quarter-panel damage. The other SUV had a left-front impact with left-front quarter-panel damage. The motorcycle’s point of impact was the center back end, with front-end damage.
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Police cite distraction in 56 RD motorcycle crash▸Sep 11 - A crash injured a 19-year-old motorcyclist at 46-05 56 RD in Queens. He suffered severe leg lacerations and was partially ejected. Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction by the driver.
A 19-year-old man riding a motorcycle was hurt at 46-05 56 RD in Queens. He was traveling east and going straight, according to the vehicle record. The motorcycle showed center front-end damage. He suffered severe lacerations to the knee, lower leg, and foot. He was partially ejected and remained conscious. According to the police report, police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction by the driver. No other contributing factor was listed. Only one vehicle, a motorcycle, appears in the report. The record notes the driver was licensed in New York. This crash injured a vulnerable road user.
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Cyclist Injured Making Right Turn at Queens Plaza▸Sep 10 - A woman on a bike was hurt while turning right at 23 St and Queens Plaza North. She had leg abrasions and stayed conscious. Police recorded 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper.'
A 27-year-old woman riding a bike was injured while making a right turn at 23 St and Queens Plaza North around 11:20 p.m. She suffered abrasions to the lower leg and remained conscious. According to the police report, officers recorded 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as a contributing factor. The records list the cyclist as partially ejected. No other vehicle information was recorded. The crash is logged under collision ID 4841971.
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Cyclist hits boy at 44 St, 48 Ave▸Sep 10 - A person on a bike hit a 7-year-old boy crossing with the signal at 44 St and 48 Ave in Queens. The child suffered arm and hand injuries and abrasions. He was conscious.
A cyclist hit a 7-year-old boy at 44 St and 48 Ave in Queens. The child was crossing at the intersection and got arm and hand injuries with abrasions. He was conscious. According to the police report, the child was “Crossing With Signal” and listed as “Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian at Intersection.” The report classifies the striking vehicle as “Bike.” The crash time was 6:50 p.m. Police list the victim as Injured. The police report lists no contributing factor for the cyclist. No other injuries are indicated in the data.
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Two SUVs tailgate, child hurt on BQE▸Sep 9 - Two westbound SUV drivers collided on the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway. Police recorded following too closely by both drivers. A six-year-old passenger suffered internal injuries. The woman driver reported neck pain.
Two drivers in SUVs were headed west on the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway when they collided. A six-year-old passenger suffered abdominal and pelvic injuries and reported internal pain. The woman driving one SUV reported neck pain. Others were listed with unspecified injuries. According to the police report, both drivers were going straight ahead and police recorded 'Following Too Closely' for each. Both SUVs had front-end damage. The crash involved a 2021 Mercedes SUV with two occupants and a 2014 Jeep SUV with one. The report listed licensed New York drivers in both vehicles. No other contributing factors were recorded.
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Two Hurt as Eastbound Drivers Crash on LIE▸Sep 6 - Drivers of eastbound SUVs crashed on the Long Island Expressway at 58 St. A 73-year-old front passenger suffered whiplash. A 71-year-old driver was hurt. Police recorded pavement slippery.
Two eastbound drivers crashed on the Long Island Expressway near 58 St in Queens. The collision involved SUVs traveling in the same direction. A 73-year-old man riding in the front passenger seat suffered a neck injury and reported whiplash. A 71-year-old woman driving was also injured. “According to the police report, police recorded ‘Pavement Slippery’ as a contributing factor.” Officers noted vehicles were going straight ahead and traveling eastbound. Police listed no other driver behaviors in the data. Points of impact included center front ends, with one vehicle showing center back-end damage. Drivers were going straight in eastbound traffic.
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Truck driver rear-ends SUV on LIE▸Sep 4 - Westbound on the Long Island Expressway, a truck driver hit the back of a merging SUV. A 32-year-old front passenger suffered a head injury. Police recorded Following Too Closely and Unsafe Lane Changing.
Two westbound vehicles crashed on the Long Island Expressway. The driver of a box truck hit the rear of a 2007 Honda SUV as the SUV merged. A 32-year-old woman in the front passenger seat was injured. She reported a head injury and whiplash. According to the police report, officers recorded Following Too Closely and Unsafe Lane Changing. The SUV had rear-center damage. The truck had front-center damage. The SUV was merging. The truck was going straight ahead. Both drivers were licensed. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
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Distracted driver hits parked sedan, injures woman▸Sep 3 - Driver going straight hit a parked sedan on 47 Ave in Queens. Impact to the left side doors. A 36-year-old woman in the parked car was hurt. Police recorded driver inattention/distraction.
On 47-14 47 Ave in Queens, a driver in a 1998 car drove straight and hit a parked 2020 sedan. Impact landed on the parked car’s left side doors and the other car’s front. A 36-year-old woman in the parked vehicle was injured, with arm trauma and internal complaints, and was in shock. According to the police report, the moving driver was “Going Straight Ahead” and the other car was “Parked.” The report lists “Driver Inattention/Distraction” as a contributing factor. Police recorded driver inattention by the driver.
2
Queens bus network redesign draws mixed reviews from riders▸
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Queens bus network redesign draws mixed reviews from riders,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-09-02
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Truck turns, hits motorcyclist on Borden▸Aug 29 - A pickup swung right on Borden Avenue and struck a westbound motorcycle at 27th Street. The rider went down. He was injured. The truck kept its sheet metal; the man wore a helmet. Distraction was cited. Queens pavement took the blow.
A pickup truck turning right on Borden Avenue at 27th Street hit a westbound motorcycle. The motorcyclist was injured with a leg abrasion; the truck driver was unhurt. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Driver Inattention/Distraction.” That points to a driver who failed to see and yielded the lane to a through rider. The report lists the truck making a right turn and the motorcycle going straight. After the driver error, the report notes the motorcyclist wore a helmet. No pedestrians were struck. The scene sits in the 108th Precinct in Queens.
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Pickup Truck Hits Scooter on Queens Boulevard▸Aug 25 - A driver in a pickup truck hit a 29‑year‑old man riding a motorized scooter on Queens Boulevard at 54th Street. The rider was partially ejected and suffered a neck injury, minor bleeding and shock. Police cited lane misuse and driver distraction.
The driver of a pickup truck struck a 29‑year‑old man riding a motorized standing scooter on Queens Boulevard at 54th Street. The rider was partially ejected and suffered a neck injury, minor bleeding and shock. According to the police report, contributing factors were "Passing or Lane Usage Improper, Driver Inattention/Distraction." The report records center front end impact and left front bumper damage to the pickup. A second vehicle listed as a standing scooter showed no damage. One vehicle was recorded with an unlicensed driver. Police recorded driver inattention and improper lane usage as the primary errors.
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Flatbed hits walker in Queens▸Aug 25 - Flatbed rolled north on 21st Street. The man crossed with the signal at Queens Plaza North. The truck took him down. Arm scraped. Conscious but hurt. Failure to yield at the crosswalk. Signal ignored. Asphalt wins again.
A flatbed truck traveling north on 21st Street struck a 36-year-old pedestrian at Queens Plaza North. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal at an intersection and suffered an arm abrasion. According to the police report, the contributing factors were “Failure to Yield Right-of-Way” and “Traffic Control Disregarded.” The listed driver errors show the truck did not yield and disregarded traffic control while going straight ahead, with impact at the right front bumper. The pedestrian is recorded as conscious and injured. The data places the crash in Queens, within NYPD Precinct 108.
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Improper turn crash injures three▸Aug 20 - Two cars met wrong on Queens Blvd at Roosevelt. A bad turn and a lane swipe. Metal screamed. An elderly passenger clutched his chest. Two drivers hurt. Sirens cut through traffic’s roar.
Two vehicles, a sedan and an SUV, collided at Queens Blvd and Roosevelt Ave in Queens. Three people were injured: a 79-year-old male passenger with chest injuries, a 64-year-old female driver with back injuries, and a 26-year-old male driver with abdominal injuries. According to the police report, the contributing factors were “Turning Improperly” and “Unsafe Lane Changing.” Both vehicles were traveling straight before impact, with the SUV struck at the center front and the sedan at the left front quarter. The listed driver errors—Turning Improperly and Unsafe Lane Changing—define the crash. No pedestrian or cyclist was reported involved.
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Taxi Driver Clips Southbound Cyclist in Sunnyside▸Aug 17 - A taxi driver clipped a southbound cyclist at 42 St and 50 Ave. The 26-year-old rider crashed, suffered leg abrasions and remained conscious. Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction as a contributing factor.
A taxi driver traveling west hit a southbound bicyclist at 42 St and 50 Ave in Queens. The cyclist, 26, was partially ejected and suffered injuries to his knee, lower leg and foot. He remained conscious and complained of an abrasion. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Driver Inattention/Distraction." The taxi's right front bumper and the bike's center front end were damaged. The report lists no bicyclist error. Safety equipment for the cyclist was recorded as None. Police recorded driver inattention as the cited cause in the crash data.
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Raga Backs Safety‑Boosting Owner Liability Camera Bill▸Aug 14 - Council pushes Albany to pass A.5440. Owner liability when cars flout posted rules. Cameras to curb illegal parking that endangers people. Less chaos. More space for those on foot and bike.
Res 1024-2025 is a Council resolution now in Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced August 14, 2025 and referred the same day. It “calls on the New York State Legislature to pass, and the Governor to sign, A.5440, which imposes owner liability for failure of an operator to comply with traffic control indicators within the city of New York.” Sponsor: Council Member Lincoln Restler. A.5440, sponsored by Assemblymember Steven Raga, would pilot camera enforcement (on city vehicles or along streets) for posted parking rules, with owner fines from $50 to $250 and a six-year term, plus a two-year public report. The aim: curb illegal parking that endangers people outside cars and clogs the street.
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File Res 1024-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
Sep 11 - Two SUV drivers and a motorcyclist traveled east on the Long Island Expressway. They crashed. A 22-year-old driver was hurt. Police recorded Following Too Closely. One SUV showed right-rear damage. Another showed left-front damage. The motorcycle showed rear impact.
Drivers of two SUVs and a motorcycle traveled east on the Long Island Expressway. They crashed. A 22-year-old male driver was injured with knee and lower-leg trauma and a reported fracture/dislocation. Injury severity was listed as 3. Others were marked unspecified. According to the police report, "Following Too Closely" was recorded as a contributing factor. All three drivers were recorded as going straight. One SUV had a right-rear point of impact with right-rear quarter-panel damage. The other SUV had a left-front impact with left-front quarter-panel damage. The motorcycle’s point of impact was the center back end, with front-end damage.
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Police cite distraction in 56 RD motorcycle crash▸Sep 11 - A crash injured a 19-year-old motorcyclist at 46-05 56 RD in Queens. He suffered severe leg lacerations and was partially ejected. Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction by the driver.
A 19-year-old man riding a motorcycle was hurt at 46-05 56 RD in Queens. He was traveling east and going straight, according to the vehicle record. The motorcycle showed center front-end damage. He suffered severe lacerations to the knee, lower leg, and foot. He was partially ejected and remained conscious. According to the police report, police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction by the driver. No other contributing factor was listed. Only one vehicle, a motorcycle, appears in the report. The record notes the driver was licensed in New York. This crash injured a vulnerable road user.
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Cyclist Injured Making Right Turn at Queens Plaza▸Sep 10 - A woman on a bike was hurt while turning right at 23 St and Queens Plaza North. She had leg abrasions and stayed conscious. Police recorded 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper.'
A 27-year-old woman riding a bike was injured while making a right turn at 23 St and Queens Plaza North around 11:20 p.m. She suffered abrasions to the lower leg and remained conscious. According to the police report, officers recorded 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as a contributing factor. The records list the cyclist as partially ejected. No other vehicle information was recorded. The crash is logged under collision ID 4841971.
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Cyclist hits boy at 44 St, 48 Ave▸Sep 10 - A person on a bike hit a 7-year-old boy crossing with the signal at 44 St and 48 Ave in Queens. The child suffered arm and hand injuries and abrasions. He was conscious.
A cyclist hit a 7-year-old boy at 44 St and 48 Ave in Queens. The child was crossing at the intersection and got arm and hand injuries with abrasions. He was conscious. According to the police report, the child was “Crossing With Signal” and listed as “Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian at Intersection.” The report classifies the striking vehicle as “Bike.” The crash time was 6:50 p.m. Police list the victim as Injured. The police report lists no contributing factor for the cyclist. No other injuries are indicated in the data.
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Two SUVs tailgate, child hurt on BQE▸Sep 9 - Two westbound SUV drivers collided on the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway. Police recorded following too closely by both drivers. A six-year-old passenger suffered internal injuries. The woman driver reported neck pain.
Two drivers in SUVs were headed west on the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway when they collided. A six-year-old passenger suffered abdominal and pelvic injuries and reported internal pain. The woman driving one SUV reported neck pain. Others were listed with unspecified injuries. According to the police report, both drivers were going straight ahead and police recorded 'Following Too Closely' for each. Both SUVs had front-end damage. The crash involved a 2021 Mercedes SUV with two occupants and a 2014 Jeep SUV with one. The report listed licensed New York drivers in both vehicles. No other contributing factors were recorded.
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Two Hurt as Eastbound Drivers Crash on LIE▸Sep 6 - Drivers of eastbound SUVs crashed on the Long Island Expressway at 58 St. A 73-year-old front passenger suffered whiplash. A 71-year-old driver was hurt. Police recorded pavement slippery.
Two eastbound drivers crashed on the Long Island Expressway near 58 St in Queens. The collision involved SUVs traveling in the same direction. A 73-year-old man riding in the front passenger seat suffered a neck injury and reported whiplash. A 71-year-old woman driving was also injured. “According to the police report, police recorded ‘Pavement Slippery’ as a contributing factor.” Officers noted vehicles were going straight ahead and traveling eastbound. Police listed no other driver behaviors in the data. Points of impact included center front ends, with one vehicle showing center back-end damage. Drivers were going straight in eastbound traffic.
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Truck driver rear-ends SUV on LIE▸Sep 4 - Westbound on the Long Island Expressway, a truck driver hit the back of a merging SUV. A 32-year-old front passenger suffered a head injury. Police recorded Following Too Closely and Unsafe Lane Changing.
Two westbound vehicles crashed on the Long Island Expressway. The driver of a box truck hit the rear of a 2007 Honda SUV as the SUV merged. A 32-year-old woman in the front passenger seat was injured. She reported a head injury and whiplash. According to the police report, officers recorded Following Too Closely and Unsafe Lane Changing. The SUV had rear-center damage. The truck had front-center damage. The SUV was merging. The truck was going straight ahead. Both drivers were licensed. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
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Distracted driver hits parked sedan, injures woman▸Sep 3 - Driver going straight hit a parked sedan on 47 Ave in Queens. Impact to the left side doors. A 36-year-old woman in the parked car was hurt. Police recorded driver inattention/distraction.
On 47-14 47 Ave in Queens, a driver in a 1998 car drove straight and hit a parked 2020 sedan. Impact landed on the parked car’s left side doors and the other car’s front. A 36-year-old woman in the parked vehicle was injured, with arm trauma and internal complaints, and was in shock. According to the police report, the moving driver was “Going Straight Ahead” and the other car was “Parked.” The report lists “Driver Inattention/Distraction” as a contributing factor. Police recorded driver inattention by the driver.
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Queens bus network redesign draws mixed reviews from riders▸
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Queens bus network redesign draws mixed reviews from riders,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-09-02
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Truck turns, hits motorcyclist on Borden▸Aug 29 - A pickup swung right on Borden Avenue and struck a westbound motorcycle at 27th Street. The rider went down. He was injured. The truck kept its sheet metal; the man wore a helmet. Distraction was cited. Queens pavement took the blow.
A pickup truck turning right on Borden Avenue at 27th Street hit a westbound motorcycle. The motorcyclist was injured with a leg abrasion; the truck driver was unhurt. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Driver Inattention/Distraction.” That points to a driver who failed to see and yielded the lane to a through rider. The report lists the truck making a right turn and the motorcycle going straight. After the driver error, the report notes the motorcyclist wore a helmet. No pedestrians were struck. The scene sits in the 108th Precinct in Queens.
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Pickup Truck Hits Scooter on Queens Boulevard▸Aug 25 - A driver in a pickup truck hit a 29‑year‑old man riding a motorized scooter on Queens Boulevard at 54th Street. The rider was partially ejected and suffered a neck injury, minor bleeding and shock. Police cited lane misuse and driver distraction.
The driver of a pickup truck struck a 29‑year‑old man riding a motorized standing scooter on Queens Boulevard at 54th Street. The rider was partially ejected and suffered a neck injury, minor bleeding and shock. According to the police report, contributing factors were "Passing or Lane Usage Improper, Driver Inattention/Distraction." The report records center front end impact and left front bumper damage to the pickup. A second vehicle listed as a standing scooter showed no damage. One vehicle was recorded with an unlicensed driver. Police recorded driver inattention and improper lane usage as the primary errors.
25
Flatbed hits walker in Queens▸Aug 25 - Flatbed rolled north on 21st Street. The man crossed with the signal at Queens Plaza North. The truck took him down. Arm scraped. Conscious but hurt. Failure to yield at the crosswalk. Signal ignored. Asphalt wins again.
A flatbed truck traveling north on 21st Street struck a 36-year-old pedestrian at Queens Plaza North. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal at an intersection and suffered an arm abrasion. According to the police report, the contributing factors were “Failure to Yield Right-of-Way” and “Traffic Control Disregarded.” The listed driver errors show the truck did not yield and disregarded traffic control while going straight ahead, with impact at the right front bumper. The pedestrian is recorded as conscious and injured. The data places the crash in Queens, within NYPD Precinct 108.
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Improper turn crash injures three▸Aug 20 - Two cars met wrong on Queens Blvd at Roosevelt. A bad turn and a lane swipe. Metal screamed. An elderly passenger clutched his chest. Two drivers hurt. Sirens cut through traffic’s roar.
Two vehicles, a sedan and an SUV, collided at Queens Blvd and Roosevelt Ave in Queens. Three people were injured: a 79-year-old male passenger with chest injuries, a 64-year-old female driver with back injuries, and a 26-year-old male driver with abdominal injuries. According to the police report, the contributing factors were “Turning Improperly” and “Unsafe Lane Changing.” Both vehicles were traveling straight before impact, with the SUV struck at the center front and the sedan at the left front quarter. The listed driver errors—Turning Improperly and Unsafe Lane Changing—define the crash. No pedestrian or cyclist was reported involved.
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Taxi Driver Clips Southbound Cyclist in Sunnyside▸Aug 17 - A taxi driver clipped a southbound cyclist at 42 St and 50 Ave. The 26-year-old rider crashed, suffered leg abrasions and remained conscious. Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction as a contributing factor.
A taxi driver traveling west hit a southbound bicyclist at 42 St and 50 Ave in Queens. The cyclist, 26, was partially ejected and suffered injuries to his knee, lower leg and foot. He remained conscious and complained of an abrasion. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Driver Inattention/Distraction." The taxi's right front bumper and the bike's center front end were damaged. The report lists no bicyclist error. Safety equipment for the cyclist was recorded as None. Police recorded driver inattention as the cited cause in the crash data.
14Res 1024-2025
Raga Backs Safety‑Boosting Owner Liability Camera Bill▸Aug 14 - Council pushes Albany to pass A.5440. Owner liability when cars flout posted rules. Cameras to curb illegal parking that endangers people. Less chaos. More space for those on foot and bike.
Res 1024-2025 is a Council resolution now in Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced August 14, 2025 and referred the same day. It “calls on the New York State Legislature to pass, and the Governor to sign, A.5440, which imposes owner liability for failure of an operator to comply with traffic control indicators within the city of New York.” Sponsor: Council Member Lincoln Restler. A.5440, sponsored by Assemblymember Steven Raga, would pilot camera enforcement (on city vehicles or along streets) for posted parking rules, with owner fines from $50 to $250 and a six-year term, plus a two-year public report. The aim: curb illegal parking that endangers people outside cars and clogs the street.
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File Res 1024-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
Sep 11 - A crash injured a 19-year-old motorcyclist at 46-05 56 RD in Queens. He suffered severe leg lacerations and was partially ejected. Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction by the driver.
A 19-year-old man riding a motorcycle was hurt at 46-05 56 RD in Queens. He was traveling east and going straight, according to the vehicle record. The motorcycle showed center front-end damage. He suffered severe lacerations to the knee, lower leg, and foot. He was partially ejected and remained conscious. According to the police report, police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction by the driver. No other contributing factor was listed. Only one vehicle, a motorcycle, appears in the report. The record notes the driver was licensed in New York. This crash injured a vulnerable road user.
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Cyclist Injured Making Right Turn at Queens Plaza▸Sep 10 - A woman on a bike was hurt while turning right at 23 St and Queens Plaza North. She had leg abrasions and stayed conscious. Police recorded 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper.'
A 27-year-old woman riding a bike was injured while making a right turn at 23 St and Queens Plaza North around 11:20 p.m. She suffered abrasions to the lower leg and remained conscious. According to the police report, officers recorded 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as a contributing factor. The records list the cyclist as partially ejected. No other vehicle information was recorded. The crash is logged under collision ID 4841971.
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Cyclist hits boy at 44 St, 48 Ave▸Sep 10 - A person on a bike hit a 7-year-old boy crossing with the signal at 44 St and 48 Ave in Queens. The child suffered arm and hand injuries and abrasions. He was conscious.
A cyclist hit a 7-year-old boy at 44 St and 48 Ave in Queens. The child was crossing at the intersection and got arm and hand injuries with abrasions. He was conscious. According to the police report, the child was “Crossing With Signal” and listed as “Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian at Intersection.” The report classifies the striking vehicle as “Bike.” The crash time was 6:50 p.m. Police list the victim as Injured. The police report lists no contributing factor for the cyclist. No other injuries are indicated in the data.
9
Two SUVs tailgate, child hurt on BQE▸Sep 9 - Two westbound SUV drivers collided on the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway. Police recorded following too closely by both drivers. A six-year-old passenger suffered internal injuries. The woman driver reported neck pain.
Two drivers in SUVs were headed west on the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway when they collided. A six-year-old passenger suffered abdominal and pelvic injuries and reported internal pain. The woman driving one SUV reported neck pain. Others were listed with unspecified injuries. According to the police report, both drivers were going straight ahead and police recorded 'Following Too Closely' for each. Both SUVs had front-end damage. The crash involved a 2021 Mercedes SUV with two occupants and a 2014 Jeep SUV with one. The report listed licensed New York drivers in both vehicles. No other contributing factors were recorded.
6
Two Hurt as Eastbound Drivers Crash on LIE▸Sep 6 - Drivers of eastbound SUVs crashed on the Long Island Expressway at 58 St. A 73-year-old front passenger suffered whiplash. A 71-year-old driver was hurt. Police recorded pavement slippery.
Two eastbound drivers crashed on the Long Island Expressway near 58 St in Queens. The collision involved SUVs traveling in the same direction. A 73-year-old man riding in the front passenger seat suffered a neck injury and reported whiplash. A 71-year-old woman driving was also injured. “According to the police report, police recorded ‘Pavement Slippery’ as a contributing factor.” Officers noted vehicles were going straight ahead and traveling eastbound. Police listed no other driver behaviors in the data. Points of impact included center front ends, with one vehicle showing center back-end damage. Drivers were going straight in eastbound traffic.
4
Truck driver rear-ends SUV on LIE▸Sep 4 - Westbound on the Long Island Expressway, a truck driver hit the back of a merging SUV. A 32-year-old front passenger suffered a head injury. Police recorded Following Too Closely and Unsafe Lane Changing.
Two westbound vehicles crashed on the Long Island Expressway. The driver of a box truck hit the rear of a 2007 Honda SUV as the SUV merged. A 32-year-old woman in the front passenger seat was injured. She reported a head injury and whiplash. According to the police report, officers recorded Following Too Closely and Unsafe Lane Changing. The SUV had rear-center damage. The truck had front-center damage. The SUV was merging. The truck was going straight ahead. Both drivers were licensed. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
3
Distracted driver hits parked sedan, injures woman▸Sep 3 - Driver going straight hit a parked sedan on 47 Ave in Queens. Impact to the left side doors. A 36-year-old woman in the parked car was hurt. Police recorded driver inattention/distraction.
On 47-14 47 Ave in Queens, a driver in a 1998 car drove straight and hit a parked 2020 sedan. Impact landed on the parked car’s left side doors and the other car’s front. A 36-year-old woman in the parked vehicle was injured, with arm trauma and internal complaints, and was in shock. According to the police report, the moving driver was “Going Straight Ahead” and the other car was “Parked.” The report lists “Driver Inattention/Distraction” as a contributing factor. Police recorded driver inattention by the driver.
2
Queens bus network redesign draws mixed reviews from riders▸
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Queens bus network redesign draws mixed reviews from riders,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-09-02
29
Truck turns, hits motorcyclist on Borden▸Aug 29 - A pickup swung right on Borden Avenue and struck a westbound motorcycle at 27th Street. The rider went down. He was injured. The truck kept its sheet metal; the man wore a helmet. Distraction was cited. Queens pavement took the blow.
A pickup truck turning right on Borden Avenue at 27th Street hit a westbound motorcycle. The motorcyclist was injured with a leg abrasion; the truck driver was unhurt. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Driver Inattention/Distraction.” That points to a driver who failed to see and yielded the lane to a through rider. The report lists the truck making a right turn and the motorcycle going straight. After the driver error, the report notes the motorcyclist wore a helmet. No pedestrians were struck. The scene sits in the 108th Precinct in Queens.
25
Pickup Truck Hits Scooter on Queens Boulevard▸Aug 25 - A driver in a pickup truck hit a 29‑year‑old man riding a motorized scooter on Queens Boulevard at 54th Street. The rider was partially ejected and suffered a neck injury, minor bleeding and shock. Police cited lane misuse and driver distraction.
The driver of a pickup truck struck a 29‑year‑old man riding a motorized standing scooter on Queens Boulevard at 54th Street. The rider was partially ejected and suffered a neck injury, minor bleeding and shock. According to the police report, contributing factors were "Passing or Lane Usage Improper, Driver Inattention/Distraction." The report records center front end impact and left front bumper damage to the pickup. A second vehicle listed as a standing scooter showed no damage. One vehicle was recorded with an unlicensed driver. Police recorded driver inattention and improper lane usage as the primary errors.
25
Flatbed hits walker in Queens▸Aug 25 - Flatbed rolled north on 21st Street. The man crossed with the signal at Queens Plaza North. The truck took him down. Arm scraped. Conscious but hurt. Failure to yield at the crosswalk. Signal ignored. Asphalt wins again.
A flatbed truck traveling north on 21st Street struck a 36-year-old pedestrian at Queens Plaza North. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal at an intersection and suffered an arm abrasion. According to the police report, the contributing factors were “Failure to Yield Right-of-Way” and “Traffic Control Disregarded.” The listed driver errors show the truck did not yield and disregarded traffic control while going straight ahead, with impact at the right front bumper. The pedestrian is recorded as conscious and injured. The data places the crash in Queens, within NYPD Precinct 108.
20
Improper turn crash injures three▸Aug 20 - Two cars met wrong on Queens Blvd at Roosevelt. A bad turn and a lane swipe. Metal screamed. An elderly passenger clutched his chest. Two drivers hurt. Sirens cut through traffic’s roar.
Two vehicles, a sedan and an SUV, collided at Queens Blvd and Roosevelt Ave in Queens. Three people were injured: a 79-year-old male passenger with chest injuries, a 64-year-old female driver with back injuries, and a 26-year-old male driver with abdominal injuries. According to the police report, the contributing factors were “Turning Improperly” and “Unsafe Lane Changing.” Both vehicles were traveling straight before impact, with the SUV struck at the center front and the sedan at the left front quarter. The listed driver errors—Turning Improperly and Unsafe Lane Changing—define the crash. No pedestrian or cyclist was reported involved.
17
Taxi Driver Clips Southbound Cyclist in Sunnyside▸Aug 17 - A taxi driver clipped a southbound cyclist at 42 St and 50 Ave. The 26-year-old rider crashed, suffered leg abrasions and remained conscious. Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction as a contributing factor.
A taxi driver traveling west hit a southbound bicyclist at 42 St and 50 Ave in Queens. The cyclist, 26, was partially ejected and suffered injuries to his knee, lower leg and foot. He remained conscious and complained of an abrasion. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Driver Inattention/Distraction." The taxi's right front bumper and the bike's center front end were damaged. The report lists no bicyclist error. Safety equipment for the cyclist was recorded as None. Police recorded driver inattention as the cited cause in the crash data.
14Res 1024-2025
Raga Backs Safety‑Boosting Owner Liability Camera Bill▸Aug 14 - Council pushes Albany to pass A.5440. Owner liability when cars flout posted rules. Cameras to curb illegal parking that endangers people. Less chaos. More space for those on foot and bike.
Res 1024-2025 is a Council resolution now in Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced August 14, 2025 and referred the same day. It “calls on the New York State Legislature to pass, and the Governor to sign, A.5440, which imposes owner liability for failure of an operator to comply with traffic control indicators within the city of New York.” Sponsor: Council Member Lincoln Restler. A.5440, sponsored by Assemblymember Steven Raga, would pilot camera enforcement (on city vehicles or along streets) for posted parking rules, with owner fines from $50 to $250 and a six-year term, plus a two-year public report. The aim: curb illegal parking that endangers people outside cars and clogs the street.
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File Res 1024-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
Sep 10 - A woman on a bike was hurt while turning right at 23 St and Queens Plaza North. She had leg abrasions and stayed conscious. Police recorded 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper.'
A 27-year-old woman riding a bike was injured while making a right turn at 23 St and Queens Plaza North around 11:20 p.m. She suffered abrasions to the lower leg and remained conscious. According to the police report, officers recorded 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as a contributing factor. The records list the cyclist as partially ejected. No other vehicle information was recorded. The crash is logged under collision ID 4841971.
10
Cyclist hits boy at 44 St, 48 Ave▸Sep 10 - A person on a bike hit a 7-year-old boy crossing with the signal at 44 St and 48 Ave in Queens. The child suffered arm and hand injuries and abrasions. He was conscious.
A cyclist hit a 7-year-old boy at 44 St and 48 Ave in Queens. The child was crossing at the intersection and got arm and hand injuries with abrasions. He was conscious. According to the police report, the child was “Crossing With Signal” and listed as “Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian at Intersection.” The report classifies the striking vehicle as “Bike.” The crash time was 6:50 p.m. Police list the victim as Injured. The police report lists no contributing factor for the cyclist. No other injuries are indicated in the data.
9
Two SUVs tailgate, child hurt on BQE▸Sep 9 - Two westbound SUV drivers collided on the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway. Police recorded following too closely by both drivers. A six-year-old passenger suffered internal injuries. The woman driver reported neck pain.
Two drivers in SUVs were headed west on the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway when they collided. A six-year-old passenger suffered abdominal and pelvic injuries and reported internal pain. The woman driving one SUV reported neck pain. Others were listed with unspecified injuries. According to the police report, both drivers were going straight ahead and police recorded 'Following Too Closely' for each. Both SUVs had front-end damage. The crash involved a 2021 Mercedes SUV with two occupants and a 2014 Jeep SUV with one. The report listed licensed New York drivers in both vehicles. No other contributing factors were recorded.
6
Two Hurt as Eastbound Drivers Crash on LIE▸Sep 6 - Drivers of eastbound SUVs crashed on the Long Island Expressway at 58 St. A 73-year-old front passenger suffered whiplash. A 71-year-old driver was hurt. Police recorded pavement slippery.
Two eastbound drivers crashed on the Long Island Expressway near 58 St in Queens. The collision involved SUVs traveling in the same direction. A 73-year-old man riding in the front passenger seat suffered a neck injury and reported whiplash. A 71-year-old woman driving was also injured. “According to the police report, police recorded ‘Pavement Slippery’ as a contributing factor.” Officers noted vehicles were going straight ahead and traveling eastbound. Police listed no other driver behaviors in the data. Points of impact included center front ends, with one vehicle showing center back-end damage. Drivers were going straight in eastbound traffic.
4
Truck driver rear-ends SUV on LIE▸Sep 4 - Westbound on the Long Island Expressway, a truck driver hit the back of a merging SUV. A 32-year-old front passenger suffered a head injury. Police recorded Following Too Closely and Unsafe Lane Changing.
Two westbound vehicles crashed on the Long Island Expressway. The driver of a box truck hit the rear of a 2007 Honda SUV as the SUV merged. A 32-year-old woman in the front passenger seat was injured. She reported a head injury and whiplash. According to the police report, officers recorded Following Too Closely and Unsafe Lane Changing. The SUV had rear-center damage. The truck had front-center damage. The SUV was merging. The truck was going straight ahead. Both drivers were licensed. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
3
Distracted driver hits parked sedan, injures woman▸Sep 3 - Driver going straight hit a parked sedan on 47 Ave in Queens. Impact to the left side doors. A 36-year-old woman in the parked car was hurt. Police recorded driver inattention/distraction.
On 47-14 47 Ave in Queens, a driver in a 1998 car drove straight and hit a parked 2020 sedan. Impact landed on the parked car’s left side doors and the other car’s front. A 36-year-old woman in the parked vehicle was injured, with arm trauma and internal complaints, and was in shock. According to the police report, the moving driver was “Going Straight Ahead” and the other car was “Parked.” The report lists “Driver Inattention/Distraction” as a contributing factor. Police recorded driver inattention by the driver.
2
Queens bus network redesign draws mixed reviews from riders▸
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Queens bus network redesign draws mixed reviews from riders,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-09-02
29
Truck turns, hits motorcyclist on Borden▸Aug 29 - A pickup swung right on Borden Avenue and struck a westbound motorcycle at 27th Street. The rider went down. He was injured. The truck kept its sheet metal; the man wore a helmet. Distraction was cited. Queens pavement took the blow.
A pickup truck turning right on Borden Avenue at 27th Street hit a westbound motorcycle. The motorcyclist was injured with a leg abrasion; the truck driver was unhurt. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Driver Inattention/Distraction.” That points to a driver who failed to see and yielded the lane to a through rider. The report lists the truck making a right turn and the motorcycle going straight. After the driver error, the report notes the motorcyclist wore a helmet. No pedestrians were struck. The scene sits in the 108th Precinct in Queens.
25
Pickup Truck Hits Scooter on Queens Boulevard▸Aug 25 - A driver in a pickup truck hit a 29‑year‑old man riding a motorized scooter on Queens Boulevard at 54th Street. The rider was partially ejected and suffered a neck injury, minor bleeding and shock. Police cited lane misuse and driver distraction.
The driver of a pickup truck struck a 29‑year‑old man riding a motorized standing scooter on Queens Boulevard at 54th Street. The rider was partially ejected and suffered a neck injury, minor bleeding and shock. According to the police report, contributing factors were "Passing or Lane Usage Improper, Driver Inattention/Distraction." The report records center front end impact and left front bumper damage to the pickup. A second vehicle listed as a standing scooter showed no damage. One vehicle was recorded with an unlicensed driver. Police recorded driver inattention and improper lane usage as the primary errors.
25
Flatbed hits walker in Queens▸Aug 25 - Flatbed rolled north on 21st Street. The man crossed with the signal at Queens Plaza North. The truck took him down. Arm scraped. Conscious but hurt. Failure to yield at the crosswalk. Signal ignored. Asphalt wins again.
A flatbed truck traveling north on 21st Street struck a 36-year-old pedestrian at Queens Plaza North. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal at an intersection and suffered an arm abrasion. According to the police report, the contributing factors were “Failure to Yield Right-of-Way” and “Traffic Control Disregarded.” The listed driver errors show the truck did not yield and disregarded traffic control while going straight ahead, with impact at the right front bumper. The pedestrian is recorded as conscious and injured. The data places the crash in Queens, within NYPD Precinct 108.
20
Improper turn crash injures three▸Aug 20 - Two cars met wrong on Queens Blvd at Roosevelt. A bad turn and a lane swipe. Metal screamed. An elderly passenger clutched his chest. Two drivers hurt. Sirens cut through traffic’s roar.
Two vehicles, a sedan and an SUV, collided at Queens Blvd and Roosevelt Ave in Queens. Three people were injured: a 79-year-old male passenger with chest injuries, a 64-year-old female driver with back injuries, and a 26-year-old male driver with abdominal injuries. According to the police report, the contributing factors were “Turning Improperly” and “Unsafe Lane Changing.” Both vehicles were traveling straight before impact, with the SUV struck at the center front and the sedan at the left front quarter. The listed driver errors—Turning Improperly and Unsafe Lane Changing—define the crash. No pedestrian or cyclist was reported involved.
17
Taxi Driver Clips Southbound Cyclist in Sunnyside▸Aug 17 - A taxi driver clipped a southbound cyclist at 42 St and 50 Ave. The 26-year-old rider crashed, suffered leg abrasions and remained conscious. Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction as a contributing factor.
A taxi driver traveling west hit a southbound bicyclist at 42 St and 50 Ave in Queens. The cyclist, 26, was partially ejected and suffered injuries to his knee, lower leg and foot. He remained conscious and complained of an abrasion. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Driver Inattention/Distraction." The taxi's right front bumper and the bike's center front end were damaged. The report lists no bicyclist error. Safety equipment for the cyclist was recorded as None. Police recorded driver inattention as the cited cause in the crash data.
14Res 1024-2025
Raga Backs Safety‑Boosting Owner Liability Camera Bill▸Aug 14 - Council pushes Albany to pass A.5440. Owner liability when cars flout posted rules. Cameras to curb illegal parking that endangers people. Less chaos. More space for those on foot and bike.
Res 1024-2025 is a Council resolution now in Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced August 14, 2025 and referred the same day. It “calls on the New York State Legislature to pass, and the Governor to sign, A.5440, which imposes owner liability for failure of an operator to comply with traffic control indicators within the city of New York.” Sponsor: Council Member Lincoln Restler. A.5440, sponsored by Assemblymember Steven Raga, would pilot camera enforcement (on city vehicles or along streets) for posted parking rules, with owner fines from $50 to $250 and a six-year term, plus a two-year public report. The aim: curb illegal parking that endangers people outside cars and clogs the street.
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File Res 1024-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
Sep 10 - A person on a bike hit a 7-year-old boy crossing with the signal at 44 St and 48 Ave in Queens. The child suffered arm and hand injuries and abrasions. He was conscious.
A cyclist hit a 7-year-old boy at 44 St and 48 Ave in Queens. The child was crossing at the intersection and got arm and hand injuries with abrasions. He was conscious. According to the police report, the child was “Crossing With Signal” and listed as “Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian at Intersection.” The report classifies the striking vehicle as “Bike.” The crash time was 6:50 p.m. Police list the victim as Injured. The police report lists no contributing factor for the cyclist. No other injuries are indicated in the data.
9
Two SUVs tailgate, child hurt on BQE▸Sep 9 - Two westbound SUV drivers collided on the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway. Police recorded following too closely by both drivers. A six-year-old passenger suffered internal injuries. The woman driver reported neck pain.
Two drivers in SUVs were headed west on the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway when they collided. A six-year-old passenger suffered abdominal and pelvic injuries and reported internal pain. The woman driving one SUV reported neck pain. Others were listed with unspecified injuries. According to the police report, both drivers were going straight ahead and police recorded 'Following Too Closely' for each. Both SUVs had front-end damage. The crash involved a 2021 Mercedes SUV with two occupants and a 2014 Jeep SUV with one. The report listed licensed New York drivers in both vehicles. No other contributing factors were recorded.
6
Two Hurt as Eastbound Drivers Crash on LIE▸Sep 6 - Drivers of eastbound SUVs crashed on the Long Island Expressway at 58 St. A 73-year-old front passenger suffered whiplash. A 71-year-old driver was hurt. Police recorded pavement slippery.
Two eastbound drivers crashed on the Long Island Expressway near 58 St in Queens. The collision involved SUVs traveling in the same direction. A 73-year-old man riding in the front passenger seat suffered a neck injury and reported whiplash. A 71-year-old woman driving was also injured. “According to the police report, police recorded ‘Pavement Slippery’ as a contributing factor.” Officers noted vehicles were going straight ahead and traveling eastbound. Police listed no other driver behaviors in the data. Points of impact included center front ends, with one vehicle showing center back-end damage. Drivers were going straight in eastbound traffic.
4
Truck driver rear-ends SUV on LIE▸Sep 4 - Westbound on the Long Island Expressway, a truck driver hit the back of a merging SUV. A 32-year-old front passenger suffered a head injury. Police recorded Following Too Closely and Unsafe Lane Changing.
Two westbound vehicles crashed on the Long Island Expressway. The driver of a box truck hit the rear of a 2007 Honda SUV as the SUV merged. A 32-year-old woman in the front passenger seat was injured. She reported a head injury and whiplash. According to the police report, officers recorded Following Too Closely and Unsafe Lane Changing. The SUV had rear-center damage. The truck had front-center damage. The SUV was merging. The truck was going straight ahead. Both drivers were licensed. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
3
Distracted driver hits parked sedan, injures woman▸Sep 3 - Driver going straight hit a parked sedan on 47 Ave in Queens. Impact to the left side doors. A 36-year-old woman in the parked car was hurt. Police recorded driver inattention/distraction.
On 47-14 47 Ave in Queens, a driver in a 1998 car drove straight and hit a parked 2020 sedan. Impact landed on the parked car’s left side doors and the other car’s front. A 36-year-old woman in the parked vehicle was injured, with arm trauma and internal complaints, and was in shock. According to the police report, the moving driver was “Going Straight Ahead” and the other car was “Parked.” The report lists “Driver Inattention/Distraction” as a contributing factor. Police recorded driver inattention by the driver.
2
Queens bus network redesign draws mixed reviews from riders▸
-
Queens bus network redesign draws mixed reviews from riders,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-09-02
29
Truck turns, hits motorcyclist on Borden▸Aug 29 - A pickup swung right on Borden Avenue and struck a westbound motorcycle at 27th Street. The rider went down. He was injured. The truck kept its sheet metal; the man wore a helmet. Distraction was cited. Queens pavement took the blow.
A pickup truck turning right on Borden Avenue at 27th Street hit a westbound motorcycle. The motorcyclist was injured with a leg abrasion; the truck driver was unhurt. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Driver Inattention/Distraction.” That points to a driver who failed to see and yielded the lane to a through rider. The report lists the truck making a right turn and the motorcycle going straight. After the driver error, the report notes the motorcyclist wore a helmet. No pedestrians were struck. The scene sits in the 108th Precinct in Queens.
25
Pickup Truck Hits Scooter on Queens Boulevard▸Aug 25 - A driver in a pickup truck hit a 29‑year‑old man riding a motorized scooter on Queens Boulevard at 54th Street. The rider was partially ejected and suffered a neck injury, minor bleeding and shock. Police cited lane misuse and driver distraction.
The driver of a pickup truck struck a 29‑year‑old man riding a motorized standing scooter on Queens Boulevard at 54th Street. The rider was partially ejected and suffered a neck injury, minor bleeding and shock. According to the police report, contributing factors were "Passing or Lane Usage Improper, Driver Inattention/Distraction." The report records center front end impact and left front bumper damage to the pickup. A second vehicle listed as a standing scooter showed no damage. One vehicle was recorded with an unlicensed driver. Police recorded driver inattention and improper lane usage as the primary errors.
25
Flatbed hits walker in Queens▸Aug 25 - Flatbed rolled north on 21st Street. The man crossed with the signal at Queens Plaza North. The truck took him down. Arm scraped. Conscious but hurt. Failure to yield at the crosswalk. Signal ignored. Asphalt wins again.
A flatbed truck traveling north on 21st Street struck a 36-year-old pedestrian at Queens Plaza North. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal at an intersection and suffered an arm abrasion. According to the police report, the contributing factors were “Failure to Yield Right-of-Way” and “Traffic Control Disregarded.” The listed driver errors show the truck did not yield and disregarded traffic control while going straight ahead, with impact at the right front bumper. The pedestrian is recorded as conscious and injured. The data places the crash in Queens, within NYPD Precinct 108.
20
Improper turn crash injures three▸Aug 20 - Two cars met wrong on Queens Blvd at Roosevelt. A bad turn and a lane swipe. Metal screamed. An elderly passenger clutched his chest. Two drivers hurt. Sirens cut through traffic’s roar.
Two vehicles, a sedan and an SUV, collided at Queens Blvd and Roosevelt Ave in Queens. Three people were injured: a 79-year-old male passenger with chest injuries, a 64-year-old female driver with back injuries, and a 26-year-old male driver with abdominal injuries. According to the police report, the contributing factors were “Turning Improperly” and “Unsafe Lane Changing.” Both vehicles were traveling straight before impact, with the SUV struck at the center front and the sedan at the left front quarter. The listed driver errors—Turning Improperly and Unsafe Lane Changing—define the crash. No pedestrian or cyclist was reported involved.
17
Taxi Driver Clips Southbound Cyclist in Sunnyside▸Aug 17 - A taxi driver clipped a southbound cyclist at 42 St and 50 Ave. The 26-year-old rider crashed, suffered leg abrasions and remained conscious. Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction as a contributing factor.
A taxi driver traveling west hit a southbound bicyclist at 42 St and 50 Ave in Queens. The cyclist, 26, was partially ejected and suffered injuries to his knee, lower leg and foot. He remained conscious and complained of an abrasion. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Driver Inattention/Distraction." The taxi's right front bumper and the bike's center front end were damaged. The report lists no bicyclist error. Safety equipment for the cyclist was recorded as None. Police recorded driver inattention as the cited cause in the crash data.
14Res 1024-2025
Raga Backs Safety‑Boosting Owner Liability Camera Bill▸Aug 14 - Council pushes Albany to pass A.5440. Owner liability when cars flout posted rules. Cameras to curb illegal parking that endangers people. Less chaos. More space for those on foot and bike.
Res 1024-2025 is a Council resolution now in Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced August 14, 2025 and referred the same day. It “calls on the New York State Legislature to pass, and the Governor to sign, A.5440, which imposes owner liability for failure of an operator to comply with traffic control indicators within the city of New York.” Sponsor: Council Member Lincoln Restler. A.5440, sponsored by Assemblymember Steven Raga, would pilot camera enforcement (on city vehicles or along streets) for posted parking rules, with owner fines from $50 to $250 and a six-year term, plus a two-year public report. The aim: curb illegal parking that endangers people outside cars and clogs the street.
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File Res 1024-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
Sep 9 - Two westbound SUV drivers collided on the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway. Police recorded following too closely by both drivers. A six-year-old passenger suffered internal injuries. The woman driver reported neck pain.
Two drivers in SUVs were headed west on the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway when they collided. A six-year-old passenger suffered abdominal and pelvic injuries and reported internal pain. The woman driving one SUV reported neck pain. Others were listed with unspecified injuries. According to the police report, both drivers were going straight ahead and police recorded 'Following Too Closely' for each. Both SUVs had front-end damage. The crash involved a 2021 Mercedes SUV with two occupants and a 2014 Jeep SUV with one. The report listed licensed New York drivers in both vehicles. No other contributing factors were recorded.
6
Two Hurt as Eastbound Drivers Crash on LIE▸Sep 6 - Drivers of eastbound SUVs crashed on the Long Island Expressway at 58 St. A 73-year-old front passenger suffered whiplash. A 71-year-old driver was hurt. Police recorded pavement slippery.
Two eastbound drivers crashed on the Long Island Expressway near 58 St in Queens. The collision involved SUVs traveling in the same direction. A 73-year-old man riding in the front passenger seat suffered a neck injury and reported whiplash. A 71-year-old woman driving was also injured. “According to the police report, police recorded ‘Pavement Slippery’ as a contributing factor.” Officers noted vehicles were going straight ahead and traveling eastbound. Police listed no other driver behaviors in the data. Points of impact included center front ends, with one vehicle showing center back-end damage. Drivers were going straight in eastbound traffic.
4
Truck driver rear-ends SUV on LIE▸Sep 4 - Westbound on the Long Island Expressway, a truck driver hit the back of a merging SUV. A 32-year-old front passenger suffered a head injury. Police recorded Following Too Closely and Unsafe Lane Changing.
Two westbound vehicles crashed on the Long Island Expressway. The driver of a box truck hit the rear of a 2007 Honda SUV as the SUV merged. A 32-year-old woman in the front passenger seat was injured. She reported a head injury and whiplash. According to the police report, officers recorded Following Too Closely and Unsafe Lane Changing. The SUV had rear-center damage. The truck had front-center damage. The SUV was merging. The truck was going straight ahead. Both drivers were licensed. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
3
Distracted driver hits parked sedan, injures woman▸Sep 3 - Driver going straight hit a parked sedan on 47 Ave in Queens. Impact to the left side doors. A 36-year-old woman in the parked car was hurt. Police recorded driver inattention/distraction.
On 47-14 47 Ave in Queens, a driver in a 1998 car drove straight and hit a parked 2020 sedan. Impact landed on the parked car’s left side doors and the other car’s front. A 36-year-old woman in the parked vehicle was injured, with arm trauma and internal complaints, and was in shock. According to the police report, the moving driver was “Going Straight Ahead” and the other car was “Parked.” The report lists “Driver Inattention/Distraction” as a contributing factor. Police recorded driver inattention by the driver.
2
Queens bus network redesign draws mixed reviews from riders▸
-
Queens bus network redesign draws mixed reviews from riders,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-09-02
29
Truck turns, hits motorcyclist on Borden▸Aug 29 - A pickup swung right on Borden Avenue and struck a westbound motorcycle at 27th Street. The rider went down. He was injured. The truck kept its sheet metal; the man wore a helmet. Distraction was cited. Queens pavement took the blow.
A pickup truck turning right on Borden Avenue at 27th Street hit a westbound motorcycle. The motorcyclist was injured with a leg abrasion; the truck driver was unhurt. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Driver Inattention/Distraction.” That points to a driver who failed to see and yielded the lane to a through rider. The report lists the truck making a right turn and the motorcycle going straight. After the driver error, the report notes the motorcyclist wore a helmet. No pedestrians were struck. The scene sits in the 108th Precinct in Queens.
25
Pickup Truck Hits Scooter on Queens Boulevard▸Aug 25 - A driver in a pickup truck hit a 29‑year‑old man riding a motorized scooter on Queens Boulevard at 54th Street. The rider was partially ejected and suffered a neck injury, minor bleeding and shock. Police cited lane misuse and driver distraction.
The driver of a pickup truck struck a 29‑year‑old man riding a motorized standing scooter on Queens Boulevard at 54th Street. The rider was partially ejected and suffered a neck injury, minor bleeding and shock. According to the police report, contributing factors were "Passing or Lane Usage Improper, Driver Inattention/Distraction." The report records center front end impact and left front bumper damage to the pickup. A second vehicle listed as a standing scooter showed no damage. One vehicle was recorded with an unlicensed driver. Police recorded driver inattention and improper lane usage as the primary errors.
25
Flatbed hits walker in Queens▸Aug 25 - Flatbed rolled north on 21st Street. The man crossed with the signal at Queens Plaza North. The truck took him down. Arm scraped. Conscious but hurt. Failure to yield at the crosswalk. Signal ignored. Asphalt wins again.
A flatbed truck traveling north on 21st Street struck a 36-year-old pedestrian at Queens Plaza North. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal at an intersection and suffered an arm abrasion. According to the police report, the contributing factors were “Failure to Yield Right-of-Way” and “Traffic Control Disregarded.” The listed driver errors show the truck did not yield and disregarded traffic control while going straight ahead, with impact at the right front bumper. The pedestrian is recorded as conscious and injured. The data places the crash in Queens, within NYPD Precinct 108.
20
Improper turn crash injures three▸Aug 20 - Two cars met wrong on Queens Blvd at Roosevelt. A bad turn and a lane swipe. Metal screamed. An elderly passenger clutched his chest. Two drivers hurt. Sirens cut through traffic’s roar.
Two vehicles, a sedan and an SUV, collided at Queens Blvd and Roosevelt Ave in Queens. Three people were injured: a 79-year-old male passenger with chest injuries, a 64-year-old female driver with back injuries, and a 26-year-old male driver with abdominal injuries. According to the police report, the contributing factors were “Turning Improperly” and “Unsafe Lane Changing.” Both vehicles were traveling straight before impact, with the SUV struck at the center front and the sedan at the left front quarter. The listed driver errors—Turning Improperly and Unsafe Lane Changing—define the crash. No pedestrian or cyclist was reported involved.
17
Taxi Driver Clips Southbound Cyclist in Sunnyside▸Aug 17 - A taxi driver clipped a southbound cyclist at 42 St and 50 Ave. The 26-year-old rider crashed, suffered leg abrasions and remained conscious. Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction as a contributing factor.
A taxi driver traveling west hit a southbound bicyclist at 42 St and 50 Ave in Queens. The cyclist, 26, was partially ejected and suffered injuries to his knee, lower leg and foot. He remained conscious and complained of an abrasion. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Driver Inattention/Distraction." The taxi's right front bumper and the bike's center front end were damaged. The report lists no bicyclist error. Safety equipment for the cyclist was recorded as None. Police recorded driver inattention as the cited cause in the crash data.
14Res 1024-2025
Raga Backs Safety‑Boosting Owner Liability Camera Bill▸Aug 14 - Council pushes Albany to pass A.5440. Owner liability when cars flout posted rules. Cameras to curb illegal parking that endangers people. Less chaos. More space for those on foot and bike.
Res 1024-2025 is a Council resolution now in Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced August 14, 2025 and referred the same day. It “calls on the New York State Legislature to pass, and the Governor to sign, A.5440, which imposes owner liability for failure of an operator to comply with traffic control indicators within the city of New York.” Sponsor: Council Member Lincoln Restler. A.5440, sponsored by Assemblymember Steven Raga, would pilot camera enforcement (on city vehicles or along streets) for posted parking rules, with owner fines from $50 to $250 and a six-year term, plus a two-year public report. The aim: curb illegal parking that endangers people outside cars and clogs the street.
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File Res 1024-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
Sep 6 - Drivers of eastbound SUVs crashed on the Long Island Expressway at 58 St. A 73-year-old front passenger suffered whiplash. A 71-year-old driver was hurt. Police recorded pavement slippery.
Two eastbound drivers crashed on the Long Island Expressway near 58 St in Queens. The collision involved SUVs traveling in the same direction. A 73-year-old man riding in the front passenger seat suffered a neck injury and reported whiplash. A 71-year-old woman driving was also injured. “According to the police report, police recorded ‘Pavement Slippery’ as a contributing factor.” Officers noted vehicles were going straight ahead and traveling eastbound. Police listed no other driver behaviors in the data. Points of impact included center front ends, with one vehicle showing center back-end damage. Drivers were going straight in eastbound traffic.
4
Truck driver rear-ends SUV on LIE▸Sep 4 - Westbound on the Long Island Expressway, a truck driver hit the back of a merging SUV. A 32-year-old front passenger suffered a head injury. Police recorded Following Too Closely and Unsafe Lane Changing.
Two westbound vehicles crashed on the Long Island Expressway. The driver of a box truck hit the rear of a 2007 Honda SUV as the SUV merged. A 32-year-old woman in the front passenger seat was injured. She reported a head injury and whiplash. According to the police report, officers recorded Following Too Closely and Unsafe Lane Changing. The SUV had rear-center damage. The truck had front-center damage. The SUV was merging. The truck was going straight ahead. Both drivers were licensed. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
3
Distracted driver hits parked sedan, injures woman▸Sep 3 - Driver going straight hit a parked sedan on 47 Ave in Queens. Impact to the left side doors. A 36-year-old woman in the parked car was hurt. Police recorded driver inattention/distraction.
On 47-14 47 Ave in Queens, a driver in a 1998 car drove straight and hit a parked 2020 sedan. Impact landed on the parked car’s left side doors and the other car’s front. A 36-year-old woman in the parked vehicle was injured, with arm trauma and internal complaints, and was in shock. According to the police report, the moving driver was “Going Straight Ahead” and the other car was “Parked.” The report lists “Driver Inattention/Distraction” as a contributing factor. Police recorded driver inattention by the driver.
2
Queens bus network redesign draws mixed reviews from riders▸
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Queens bus network redesign draws mixed reviews from riders,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-09-02
29
Truck turns, hits motorcyclist on Borden▸Aug 29 - A pickup swung right on Borden Avenue and struck a westbound motorcycle at 27th Street. The rider went down. He was injured. The truck kept its sheet metal; the man wore a helmet. Distraction was cited. Queens pavement took the blow.
A pickup truck turning right on Borden Avenue at 27th Street hit a westbound motorcycle. The motorcyclist was injured with a leg abrasion; the truck driver was unhurt. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Driver Inattention/Distraction.” That points to a driver who failed to see and yielded the lane to a through rider. The report lists the truck making a right turn and the motorcycle going straight. After the driver error, the report notes the motorcyclist wore a helmet. No pedestrians were struck. The scene sits in the 108th Precinct in Queens.
25
Pickup Truck Hits Scooter on Queens Boulevard▸Aug 25 - A driver in a pickup truck hit a 29‑year‑old man riding a motorized scooter on Queens Boulevard at 54th Street. The rider was partially ejected and suffered a neck injury, minor bleeding and shock. Police cited lane misuse and driver distraction.
The driver of a pickup truck struck a 29‑year‑old man riding a motorized standing scooter on Queens Boulevard at 54th Street. The rider was partially ejected and suffered a neck injury, minor bleeding and shock. According to the police report, contributing factors were "Passing or Lane Usage Improper, Driver Inattention/Distraction." The report records center front end impact and left front bumper damage to the pickup. A second vehicle listed as a standing scooter showed no damage. One vehicle was recorded with an unlicensed driver. Police recorded driver inattention and improper lane usage as the primary errors.
25
Flatbed hits walker in Queens▸Aug 25 - Flatbed rolled north on 21st Street. The man crossed with the signal at Queens Plaza North. The truck took him down. Arm scraped. Conscious but hurt. Failure to yield at the crosswalk. Signal ignored. Asphalt wins again.
A flatbed truck traveling north on 21st Street struck a 36-year-old pedestrian at Queens Plaza North. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal at an intersection and suffered an arm abrasion. According to the police report, the contributing factors were “Failure to Yield Right-of-Way” and “Traffic Control Disregarded.” The listed driver errors show the truck did not yield and disregarded traffic control while going straight ahead, with impact at the right front bumper. The pedestrian is recorded as conscious and injured. The data places the crash in Queens, within NYPD Precinct 108.
20
Improper turn crash injures three▸Aug 20 - Two cars met wrong on Queens Blvd at Roosevelt. A bad turn and a lane swipe. Metal screamed. An elderly passenger clutched his chest. Two drivers hurt. Sirens cut through traffic’s roar.
Two vehicles, a sedan and an SUV, collided at Queens Blvd and Roosevelt Ave in Queens. Three people were injured: a 79-year-old male passenger with chest injuries, a 64-year-old female driver with back injuries, and a 26-year-old male driver with abdominal injuries. According to the police report, the contributing factors were “Turning Improperly” and “Unsafe Lane Changing.” Both vehicles were traveling straight before impact, with the SUV struck at the center front and the sedan at the left front quarter. The listed driver errors—Turning Improperly and Unsafe Lane Changing—define the crash. No pedestrian or cyclist was reported involved.
17
Taxi Driver Clips Southbound Cyclist in Sunnyside▸Aug 17 - A taxi driver clipped a southbound cyclist at 42 St and 50 Ave. The 26-year-old rider crashed, suffered leg abrasions and remained conscious. Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction as a contributing factor.
A taxi driver traveling west hit a southbound bicyclist at 42 St and 50 Ave in Queens. The cyclist, 26, was partially ejected and suffered injuries to his knee, lower leg and foot. He remained conscious and complained of an abrasion. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Driver Inattention/Distraction." The taxi's right front bumper and the bike's center front end were damaged. The report lists no bicyclist error. Safety equipment for the cyclist was recorded as None. Police recorded driver inattention as the cited cause in the crash data.
14Res 1024-2025
Raga Backs Safety‑Boosting Owner Liability Camera Bill▸Aug 14 - Council pushes Albany to pass A.5440. Owner liability when cars flout posted rules. Cameras to curb illegal parking that endangers people. Less chaos. More space for those on foot and bike.
Res 1024-2025 is a Council resolution now in Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced August 14, 2025 and referred the same day. It “calls on the New York State Legislature to pass, and the Governor to sign, A.5440, which imposes owner liability for failure of an operator to comply with traffic control indicators within the city of New York.” Sponsor: Council Member Lincoln Restler. A.5440, sponsored by Assemblymember Steven Raga, would pilot camera enforcement (on city vehicles or along streets) for posted parking rules, with owner fines from $50 to $250 and a six-year term, plus a two-year public report. The aim: curb illegal parking that endangers people outside cars and clogs the street.
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File Res 1024-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
Sep 4 - Westbound on the Long Island Expressway, a truck driver hit the back of a merging SUV. A 32-year-old front passenger suffered a head injury. Police recorded Following Too Closely and Unsafe Lane Changing.
Two westbound vehicles crashed on the Long Island Expressway. The driver of a box truck hit the rear of a 2007 Honda SUV as the SUV merged. A 32-year-old woman in the front passenger seat was injured. She reported a head injury and whiplash. According to the police report, officers recorded Following Too Closely and Unsafe Lane Changing. The SUV had rear-center damage. The truck had front-center damage. The SUV was merging. The truck was going straight ahead. Both drivers were licensed. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
3
Distracted driver hits parked sedan, injures woman▸Sep 3 - Driver going straight hit a parked sedan on 47 Ave in Queens. Impact to the left side doors. A 36-year-old woman in the parked car was hurt. Police recorded driver inattention/distraction.
On 47-14 47 Ave in Queens, a driver in a 1998 car drove straight and hit a parked 2020 sedan. Impact landed on the parked car’s left side doors and the other car’s front. A 36-year-old woman in the parked vehicle was injured, with arm trauma and internal complaints, and was in shock. According to the police report, the moving driver was “Going Straight Ahead” and the other car was “Parked.” The report lists “Driver Inattention/Distraction” as a contributing factor. Police recorded driver inattention by the driver.
2
Queens bus network redesign draws mixed reviews from riders▸
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Queens bus network redesign draws mixed reviews from riders,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-09-02
29
Truck turns, hits motorcyclist on Borden▸Aug 29 - A pickup swung right on Borden Avenue and struck a westbound motorcycle at 27th Street. The rider went down. He was injured. The truck kept its sheet metal; the man wore a helmet. Distraction was cited. Queens pavement took the blow.
A pickup truck turning right on Borden Avenue at 27th Street hit a westbound motorcycle. The motorcyclist was injured with a leg abrasion; the truck driver was unhurt. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Driver Inattention/Distraction.” That points to a driver who failed to see and yielded the lane to a through rider. The report lists the truck making a right turn and the motorcycle going straight. After the driver error, the report notes the motorcyclist wore a helmet. No pedestrians were struck. The scene sits in the 108th Precinct in Queens.
25
Pickup Truck Hits Scooter on Queens Boulevard▸Aug 25 - A driver in a pickup truck hit a 29‑year‑old man riding a motorized scooter on Queens Boulevard at 54th Street. The rider was partially ejected and suffered a neck injury, minor bleeding and shock. Police cited lane misuse and driver distraction.
The driver of a pickup truck struck a 29‑year‑old man riding a motorized standing scooter on Queens Boulevard at 54th Street. The rider was partially ejected and suffered a neck injury, minor bleeding and shock. According to the police report, contributing factors were "Passing or Lane Usage Improper, Driver Inattention/Distraction." The report records center front end impact and left front bumper damage to the pickup. A second vehicle listed as a standing scooter showed no damage. One vehicle was recorded with an unlicensed driver. Police recorded driver inattention and improper lane usage as the primary errors.
25
Flatbed hits walker in Queens▸Aug 25 - Flatbed rolled north on 21st Street. The man crossed with the signal at Queens Plaza North. The truck took him down. Arm scraped. Conscious but hurt. Failure to yield at the crosswalk. Signal ignored. Asphalt wins again.
A flatbed truck traveling north on 21st Street struck a 36-year-old pedestrian at Queens Plaza North. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal at an intersection and suffered an arm abrasion. According to the police report, the contributing factors were “Failure to Yield Right-of-Way” and “Traffic Control Disregarded.” The listed driver errors show the truck did not yield and disregarded traffic control while going straight ahead, with impact at the right front bumper. The pedestrian is recorded as conscious and injured. The data places the crash in Queens, within NYPD Precinct 108.
20
Improper turn crash injures three▸Aug 20 - Two cars met wrong on Queens Blvd at Roosevelt. A bad turn and a lane swipe. Metal screamed. An elderly passenger clutched his chest. Two drivers hurt. Sirens cut through traffic’s roar.
Two vehicles, a sedan and an SUV, collided at Queens Blvd and Roosevelt Ave in Queens. Three people were injured: a 79-year-old male passenger with chest injuries, a 64-year-old female driver with back injuries, and a 26-year-old male driver with abdominal injuries. According to the police report, the contributing factors were “Turning Improperly” and “Unsafe Lane Changing.” Both vehicles were traveling straight before impact, with the SUV struck at the center front and the sedan at the left front quarter. The listed driver errors—Turning Improperly and Unsafe Lane Changing—define the crash. No pedestrian or cyclist was reported involved.
17
Taxi Driver Clips Southbound Cyclist in Sunnyside▸Aug 17 - A taxi driver clipped a southbound cyclist at 42 St and 50 Ave. The 26-year-old rider crashed, suffered leg abrasions and remained conscious. Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction as a contributing factor.
A taxi driver traveling west hit a southbound bicyclist at 42 St and 50 Ave in Queens. The cyclist, 26, was partially ejected and suffered injuries to his knee, lower leg and foot. He remained conscious and complained of an abrasion. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Driver Inattention/Distraction." The taxi's right front bumper and the bike's center front end were damaged. The report lists no bicyclist error. Safety equipment for the cyclist was recorded as None. Police recorded driver inattention as the cited cause in the crash data.
14Res 1024-2025
Raga Backs Safety‑Boosting Owner Liability Camera Bill▸Aug 14 - Council pushes Albany to pass A.5440. Owner liability when cars flout posted rules. Cameras to curb illegal parking that endangers people. Less chaos. More space for those on foot and bike.
Res 1024-2025 is a Council resolution now in Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced August 14, 2025 and referred the same day. It “calls on the New York State Legislature to pass, and the Governor to sign, A.5440, which imposes owner liability for failure of an operator to comply with traffic control indicators within the city of New York.” Sponsor: Council Member Lincoln Restler. A.5440, sponsored by Assemblymember Steven Raga, would pilot camera enforcement (on city vehicles or along streets) for posted parking rules, with owner fines from $50 to $250 and a six-year term, plus a two-year public report. The aim: curb illegal parking that endangers people outside cars and clogs the street.
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File Res 1024-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
Sep 3 - Driver going straight hit a parked sedan on 47 Ave in Queens. Impact to the left side doors. A 36-year-old woman in the parked car was hurt. Police recorded driver inattention/distraction.
On 47-14 47 Ave in Queens, a driver in a 1998 car drove straight and hit a parked 2020 sedan. Impact landed on the parked car’s left side doors and the other car’s front. A 36-year-old woman in the parked vehicle was injured, with arm trauma and internal complaints, and was in shock. According to the police report, the moving driver was “Going Straight Ahead” and the other car was “Parked.” The report lists “Driver Inattention/Distraction” as a contributing factor. Police recorded driver inattention by the driver.
2
Queens bus network redesign draws mixed reviews from riders▸
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Queens bus network redesign draws mixed reviews from riders,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-09-02
29
Truck turns, hits motorcyclist on Borden▸Aug 29 - A pickup swung right on Borden Avenue and struck a westbound motorcycle at 27th Street. The rider went down. He was injured. The truck kept its sheet metal; the man wore a helmet. Distraction was cited. Queens pavement took the blow.
A pickup truck turning right on Borden Avenue at 27th Street hit a westbound motorcycle. The motorcyclist was injured with a leg abrasion; the truck driver was unhurt. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Driver Inattention/Distraction.” That points to a driver who failed to see and yielded the lane to a through rider. The report lists the truck making a right turn and the motorcycle going straight. After the driver error, the report notes the motorcyclist wore a helmet. No pedestrians were struck. The scene sits in the 108th Precinct in Queens.
25
Pickup Truck Hits Scooter on Queens Boulevard▸Aug 25 - A driver in a pickup truck hit a 29‑year‑old man riding a motorized scooter on Queens Boulevard at 54th Street. The rider was partially ejected and suffered a neck injury, minor bleeding and shock. Police cited lane misuse and driver distraction.
The driver of a pickup truck struck a 29‑year‑old man riding a motorized standing scooter on Queens Boulevard at 54th Street. The rider was partially ejected and suffered a neck injury, minor bleeding and shock. According to the police report, contributing factors were "Passing or Lane Usage Improper, Driver Inattention/Distraction." The report records center front end impact and left front bumper damage to the pickup. A second vehicle listed as a standing scooter showed no damage. One vehicle was recorded with an unlicensed driver. Police recorded driver inattention and improper lane usage as the primary errors.
25
Flatbed hits walker in Queens▸Aug 25 - Flatbed rolled north on 21st Street. The man crossed with the signal at Queens Plaza North. The truck took him down. Arm scraped. Conscious but hurt. Failure to yield at the crosswalk. Signal ignored. Asphalt wins again.
A flatbed truck traveling north on 21st Street struck a 36-year-old pedestrian at Queens Plaza North. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal at an intersection and suffered an arm abrasion. According to the police report, the contributing factors were “Failure to Yield Right-of-Way” and “Traffic Control Disregarded.” The listed driver errors show the truck did not yield and disregarded traffic control while going straight ahead, with impact at the right front bumper. The pedestrian is recorded as conscious and injured. The data places the crash in Queens, within NYPD Precinct 108.
20
Improper turn crash injures three▸Aug 20 - Two cars met wrong on Queens Blvd at Roosevelt. A bad turn and a lane swipe. Metal screamed. An elderly passenger clutched his chest. Two drivers hurt. Sirens cut through traffic’s roar.
Two vehicles, a sedan and an SUV, collided at Queens Blvd and Roosevelt Ave in Queens. Three people were injured: a 79-year-old male passenger with chest injuries, a 64-year-old female driver with back injuries, and a 26-year-old male driver with abdominal injuries. According to the police report, the contributing factors were “Turning Improperly” and “Unsafe Lane Changing.” Both vehicles were traveling straight before impact, with the SUV struck at the center front and the sedan at the left front quarter. The listed driver errors—Turning Improperly and Unsafe Lane Changing—define the crash. No pedestrian or cyclist was reported involved.
17
Taxi Driver Clips Southbound Cyclist in Sunnyside▸Aug 17 - A taxi driver clipped a southbound cyclist at 42 St and 50 Ave. The 26-year-old rider crashed, suffered leg abrasions and remained conscious. Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction as a contributing factor.
A taxi driver traveling west hit a southbound bicyclist at 42 St and 50 Ave in Queens. The cyclist, 26, was partially ejected and suffered injuries to his knee, lower leg and foot. He remained conscious and complained of an abrasion. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Driver Inattention/Distraction." The taxi's right front bumper and the bike's center front end were damaged. The report lists no bicyclist error. Safety equipment for the cyclist was recorded as None. Police recorded driver inattention as the cited cause in the crash data.
14Res 1024-2025
Raga Backs Safety‑Boosting Owner Liability Camera Bill▸Aug 14 - Council pushes Albany to pass A.5440. Owner liability when cars flout posted rules. Cameras to curb illegal parking that endangers people. Less chaos. More space for those on foot and bike.
Res 1024-2025 is a Council resolution now in Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced August 14, 2025 and referred the same day. It “calls on the New York State Legislature to pass, and the Governor to sign, A.5440, which imposes owner liability for failure of an operator to comply with traffic control indicators within the city of New York.” Sponsor: Council Member Lincoln Restler. A.5440, sponsored by Assemblymember Steven Raga, would pilot camera enforcement (on city vehicles or along streets) for posted parking rules, with owner fines from $50 to $250 and a six-year term, plus a two-year public report. The aim: curb illegal parking that endangers people outside cars and clogs the street.
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File Res 1024-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
- Queens bus network redesign draws mixed reviews from riders, CBS New York, Published 2025-09-02
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Truck turns, hits motorcyclist on Borden▸Aug 29 - A pickup swung right on Borden Avenue and struck a westbound motorcycle at 27th Street. The rider went down. He was injured. The truck kept its sheet metal; the man wore a helmet. Distraction was cited. Queens pavement took the blow.
A pickup truck turning right on Borden Avenue at 27th Street hit a westbound motorcycle. The motorcyclist was injured with a leg abrasion; the truck driver was unhurt. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Driver Inattention/Distraction.” That points to a driver who failed to see and yielded the lane to a through rider. The report lists the truck making a right turn and the motorcycle going straight. After the driver error, the report notes the motorcyclist wore a helmet. No pedestrians were struck. The scene sits in the 108th Precinct in Queens.
25
Pickup Truck Hits Scooter on Queens Boulevard▸Aug 25 - A driver in a pickup truck hit a 29‑year‑old man riding a motorized scooter on Queens Boulevard at 54th Street. The rider was partially ejected and suffered a neck injury, minor bleeding and shock. Police cited lane misuse and driver distraction.
The driver of a pickup truck struck a 29‑year‑old man riding a motorized standing scooter on Queens Boulevard at 54th Street. The rider was partially ejected and suffered a neck injury, minor bleeding and shock. According to the police report, contributing factors were "Passing or Lane Usage Improper, Driver Inattention/Distraction." The report records center front end impact and left front bumper damage to the pickup. A second vehicle listed as a standing scooter showed no damage. One vehicle was recorded with an unlicensed driver. Police recorded driver inattention and improper lane usage as the primary errors.
25
Flatbed hits walker in Queens▸Aug 25 - Flatbed rolled north on 21st Street. The man crossed with the signal at Queens Plaza North. The truck took him down. Arm scraped. Conscious but hurt. Failure to yield at the crosswalk. Signal ignored. Asphalt wins again.
A flatbed truck traveling north on 21st Street struck a 36-year-old pedestrian at Queens Plaza North. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal at an intersection and suffered an arm abrasion. According to the police report, the contributing factors were “Failure to Yield Right-of-Way” and “Traffic Control Disregarded.” The listed driver errors show the truck did not yield and disregarded traffic control while going straight ahead, with impact at the right front bumper. The pedestrian is recorded as conscious and injured. The data places the crash in Queens, within NYPD Precinct 108.
20
Improper turn crash injures three▸Aug 20 - Two cars met wrong on Queens Blvd at Roosevelt. A bad turn and a lane swipe. Metal screamed. An elderly passenger clutched his chest. Two drivers hurt. Sirens cut through traffic’s roar.
Two vehicles, a sedan and an SUV, collided at Queens Blvd and Roosevelt Ave in Queens. Three people were injured: a 79-year-old male passenger with chest injuries, a 64-year-old female driver with back injuries, and a 26-year-old male driver with abdominal injuries. According to the police report, the contributing factors were “Turning Improperly” and “Unsafe Lane Changing.” Both vehicles were traveling straight before impact, with the SUV struck at the center front and the sedan at the left front quarter. The listed driver errors—Turning Improperly and Unsafe Lane Changing—define the crash. No pedestrian or cyclist was reported involved.
17
Taxi Driver Clips Southbound Cyclist in Sunnyside▸Aug 17 - A taxi driver clipped a southbound cyclist at 42 St and 50 Ave. The 26-year-old rider crashed, suffered leg abrasions and remained conscious. Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction as a contributing factor.
A taxi driver traveling west hit a southbound bicyclist at 42 St and 50 Ave in Queens. The cyclist, 26, was partially ejected and suffered injuries to his knee, lower leg and foot. He remained conscious and complained of an abrasion. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Driver Inattention/Distraction." The taxi's right front bumper and the bike's center front end were damaged. The report lists no bicyclist error. Safety equipment for the cyclist was recorded as None. Police recorded driver inattention as the cited cause in the crash data.
14Res 1024-2025
Raga Backs Safety‑Boosting Owner Liability Camera Bill▸Aug 14 - Council pushes Albany to pass A.5440. Owner liability when cars flout posted rules. Cameras to curb illegal parking that endangers people. Less chaos. More space for those on foot and bike.
Res 1024-2025 is a Council resolution now in Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced August 14, 2025 and referred the same day. It “calls on the New York State Legislature to pass, and the Governor to sign, A.5440, which imposes owner liability for failure of an operator to comply with traffic control indicators within the city of New York.” Sponsor: Council Member Lincoln Restler. A.5440, sponsored by Assemblymember Steven Raga, would pilot camera enforcement (on city vehicles or along streets) for posted parking rules, with owner fines from $50 to $250 and a six-year term, plus a two-year public report. The aim: curb illegal parking that endangers people outside cars and clogs the street.
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File Res 1024-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
Aug 29 - A pickup swung right on Borden Avenue and struck a westbound motorcycle at 27th Street. The rider went down. He was injured. The truck kept its sheet metal; the man wore a helmet. Distraction was cited. Queens pavement took the blow.
A pickup truck turning right on Borden Avenue at 27th Street hit a westbound motorcycle. The motorcyclist was injured with a leg abrasion; the truck driver was unhurt. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Driver Inattention/Distraction.” That points to a driver who failed to see and yielded the lane to a through rider. The report lists the truck making a right turn and the motorcycle going straight. After the driver error, the report notes the motorcyclist wore a helmet. No pedestrians were struck. The scene sits in the 108th Precinct in Queens.
25
Pickup Truck Hits Scooter on Queens Boulevard▸Aug 25 - A driver in a pickup truck hit a 29‑year‑old man riding a motorized scooter on Queens Boulevard at 54th Street. The rider was partially ejected and suffered a neck injury, minor bleeding and shock. Police cited lane misuse and driver distraction.
The driver of a pickup truck struck a 29‑year‑old man riding a motorized standing scooter on Queens Boulevard at 54th Street. The rider was partially ejected and suffered a neck injury, minor bleeding and shock. According to the police report, contributing factors were "Passing or Lane Usage Improper, Driver Inattention/Distraction." The report records center front end impact and left front bumper damage to the pickup. A second vehicle listed as a standing scooter showed no damage. One vehicle was recorded with an unlicensed driver. Police recorded driver inattention and improper lane usage as the primary errors.
25
Flatbed hits walker in Queens▸Aug 25 - Flatbed rolled north on 21st Street. The man crossed with the signal at Queens Plaza North. The truck took him down. Arm scraped. Conscious but hurt. Failure to yield at the crosswalk. Signal ignored. Asphalt wins again.
A flatbed truck traveling north on 21st Street struck a 36-year-old pedestrian at Queens Plaza North. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal at an intersection and suffered an arm abrasion. According to the police report, the contributing factors were “Failure to Yield Right-of-Way” and “Traffic Control Disregarded.” The listed driver errors show the truck did not yield and disregarded traffic control while going straight ahead, with impact at the right front bumper. The pedestrian is recorded as conscious and injured. The data places the crash in Queens, within NYPD Precinct 108.
20
Improper turn crash injures three▸Aug 20 - Two cars met wrong on Queens Blvd at Roosevelt. A bad turn and a lane swipe. Metal screamed. An elderly passenger clutched his chest. Two drivers hurt. Sirens cut through traffic’s roar.
Two vehicles, a sedan and an SUV, collided at Queens Blvd and Roosevelt Ave in Queens. Three people were injured: a 79-year-old male passenger with chest injuries, a 64-year-old female driver with back injuries, and a 26-year-old male driver with abdominal injuries. According to the police report, the contributing factors were “Turning Improperly” and “Unsafe Lane Changing.” Both vehicles were traveling straight before impact, with the SUV struck at the center front and the sedan at the left front quarter. The listed driver errors—Turning Improperly and Unsafe Lane Changing—define the crash. No pedestrian or cyclist was reported involved.
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Taxi Driver Clips Southbound Cyclist in Sunnyside▸Aug 17 - A taxi driver clipped a southbound cyclist at 42 St and 50 Ave. The 26-year-old rider crashed, suffered leg abrasions and remained conscious. Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction as a contributing factor.
A taxi driver traveling west hit a southbound bicyclist at 42 St and 50 Ave in Queens. The cyclist, 26, was partially ejected and suffered injuries to his knee, lower leg and foot. He remained conscious and complained of an abrasion. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Driver Inattention/Distraction." The taxi's right front bumper and the bike's center front end were damaged. The report lists no bicyclist error. Safety equipment for the cyclist was recorded as None. Police recorded driver inattention as the cited cause in the crash data.
14Res 1024-2025
Raga Backs Safety‑Boosting Owner Liability Camera Bill▸Aug 14 - Council pushes Albany to pass A.5440. Owner liability when cars flout posted rules. Cameras to curb illegal parking that endangers people. Less chaos. More space for those on foot and bike.
Res 1024-2025 is a Council resolution now in Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced August 14, 2025 and referred the same day. It “calls on the New York State Legislature to pass, and the Governor to sign, A.5440, which imposes owner liability for failure of an operator to comply with traffic control indicators within the city of New York.” Sponsor: Council Member Lincoln Restler. A.5440, sponsored by Assemblymember Steven Raga, would pilot camera enforcement (on city vehicles or along streets) for posted parking rules, with owner fines from $50 to $250 and a six-year term, plus a two-year public report. The aim: curb illegal parking that endangers people outside cars and clogs the street.
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File Res 1024-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
Aug 25 - A driver in a pickup truck hit a 29‑year‑old man riding a motorized scooter on Queens Boulevard at 54th Street. The rider was partially ejected and suffered a neck injury, minor bleeding and shock. Police cited lane misuse and driver distraction.
The driver of a pickup truck struck a 29‑year‑old man riding a motorized standing scooter on Queens Boulevard at 54th Street. The rider was partially ejected and suffered a neck injury, minor bleeding and shock. According to the police report, contributing factors were "Passing or Lane Usage Improper, Driver Inattention/Distraction." The report records center front end impact and left front bumper damage to the pickup. A second vehicle listed as a standing scooter showed no damage. One vehicle was recorded with an unlicensed driver. Police recorded driver inattention and improper lane usage as the primary errors.
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Flatbed hits walker in Queens▸Aug 25 - Flatbed rolled north on 21st Street. The man crossed with the signal at Queens Plaza North. The truck took him down. Arm scraped. Conscious but hurt. Failure to yield at the crosswalk. Signal ignored. Asphalt wins again.
A flatbed truck traveling north on 21st Street struck a 36-year-old pedestrian at Queens Plaza North. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal at an intersection and suffered an arm abrasion. According to the police report, the contributing factors were “Failure to Yield Right-of-Way” and “Traffic Control Disregarded.” The listed driver errors show the truck did not yield and disregarded traffic control while going straight ahead, with impact at the right front bumper. The pedestrian is recorded as conscious and injured. The data places the crash in Queens, within NYPD Precinct 108.
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Improper turn crash injures three▸Aug 20 - Two cars met wrong on Queens Blvd at Roosevelt. A bad turn and a lane swipe. Metal screamed. An elderly passenger clutched his chest. Two drivers hurt. Sirens cut through traffic’s roar.
Two vehicles, a sedan and an SUV, collided at Queens Blvd and Roosevelt Ave in Queens. Three people were injured: a 79-year-old male passenger with chest injuries, a 64-year-old female driver with back injuries, and a 26-year-old male driver with abdominal injuries. According to the police report, the contributing factors were “Turning Improperly” and “Unsafe Lane Changing.” Both vehicles were traveling straight before impact, with the SUV struck at the center front and the sedan at the left front quarter. The listed driver errors—Turning Improperly and Unsafe Lane Changing—define the crash. No pedestrian or cyclist was reported involved.
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Taxi Driver Clips Southbound Cyclist in Sunnyside▸Aug 17 - A taxi driver clipped a southbound cyclist at 42 St and 50 Ave. The 26-year-old rider crashed, suffered leg abrasions and remained conscious. Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction as a contributing factor.
A taxi driver traveling west hit a southbound bicyclist at 42 St and 50 Ave in Queens. The cyclist, 26, was partially ejected and suffered injuries to his knee, lower leg and foot. He remained conscious and complained of an abrasion. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Driver Inattention/Distraction." The taxi's right front bumper and the bike's center front end were damaged. The report lists no bicyclist error. Safety equipment for the cyclist was recorded as None. Police recorded driver inattention as the cited cause in the crash data.
14Res 1024-2025
Raga Backs Safety‑Boosting Owner Liability Camera Bill▸Aug 14 - Council pushes Albany to pass A.5440. Owner liability when cars flout posted rules. Cameras to curb illegal parking that endangers people. Less chaos. More space for those on foot and bike.
Res 1024-2025 is a Council resolution now in Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced August 14, 2025 and referred the same day. It “calls on the New York State Legislature to pass, and the Governor to sign, A.5440, which imposes owner liability for failure of an operator to comply with traffic control indicators within the city of New York.” Sponsor: Council Member Lincoln Restler. A.5440, sponsored by Assemblymember Steven Raga, would pilot camera enforcement (on city vehicles or along streets) for posted parking rules, with owner fines from $50 to $250 and a six-year term, plus a two-year public report. The aim: curb illegal parking that endangers people outside cars and clogs the street.
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File Res 1024-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
Aug 25 - Flatbed rolled north on 21st Street. The man crossed with the signal at Queens Plaza North. The truck took him down. Arm scraped. Conscious but hurt. Failure to yield at the crosswalk. Signal ignored. Asphalt wins again.
A flatbed truck traveling north on 21st Street struck a 36-year-old pedestrian at Queens Plaza North. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal at an intersection and suffered an arm abrasion. According to the police report, the contributing factors were “Failure to Yield Right-of-Way” and “Traffic Control Disregarded.” The listed driver errors show the truck did not yield and disregarded traffic control while going straight ahead, with impact at the right front bumper. The pedestrian is recorded as conscious and injured. The data places the crash in Queens, within NYPD Precinct 108.
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Improper turn crash injures three▸Aug 20 - Two cars met wrong on Queens Blvd at Roosevelt. A bad turn and a lane swipe. Metal screamed. An elderly passenger clutched his chest. Two drivers hurt. Sirens cut through traffic’s roar.
Two vehicles, a sedan and an SUV, collided at Queens Blvd and Roosevelt Ave in Queens. Three people were injured: a 79-year-old male passenger with chest injuries, a 64-year-old female driver with back injuries, and a 26-year-old male driver with abdominal injuries. According to the police report, the contributing factors were “Turning Improperly” and “Unsafe Lane Changing.” Both vehicles were traveling straight before impact, with the SUV struck at the center front and the sedan at the left front quarter. The listed driver errors—Turning Improperly and Unsafe Lane Changing—define the crash. No pedestrian or cyclist was reported involved.
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Taxi Driver Clips Southbound Cyclist in Sunnyside▸Aug 17 - A taxi driver clipped a southbound cyclist at 42 St and 50 Ave. The 26-year-old rider crashed, suffered leg abrasions and remained conscious. Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction as a contributing factor.
A taxi driver traveling west hit a southbound bicyclist at 42 St and 50 Ave in Queens. The cyclist, 26, was partially ejected and suffered injuries to his knee, lower leg and foot. He remained conscious and complained of an abrasion. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Driver Inattention/Distraction." The taxi's right front bumper and the bike's center front end were damaged. The report lists no bicyclist error. Safety equipment for the cyclist was recorded as None. Police recorded driver inattention as the cited cause in the crash data.
14Res 1024-2025
Raga Backs Safety‑Boosting Owner Liability Camera Bill▸Aug 14 - Council pushes Albany to pass A.5440. Owner liability when cars flout posted rules. Cameras to curb illegal parking that endangers people. Less chaos. More space for those on foot and bike.
Res 1024-2025 is a Council resolution now in Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced August 14, 2025 and referred the same day. It “calls on the New York State Legislature to pass, and the Governor to sign, A.5440, which imposes owner liability for failure of an operator to comply with traffic control indicators within the city of New York.” Sponsor: Council Member Lincoln Restler. A.5440, sponsored by Assemblymember Steven Raga, would pilot camera enforcement (on city vehicles or along streets) for posted parking rules, with owner fines from $50 to $250 and a six-year term, plus a two-year public report. The aim: curb illegal parking that endangers people outside cars and clogs the street.
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File Res 1024-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
Aug 20 - Two cars met wrong on Queens Blvd at Roosevelt. A bad turn and a lane swipe. Metal screamed. An elderly passenger clutched his chest. Two drivers hurt. Sirens cut through traffic’s roar.
Two vehicles, a sedan and an SUV, collided at Queens Blvd and Roosevelt Ave in Queens. Three people were injured: a 79-year-old male passenger with chest injuries, a 64-year-old female driver with back injuries, and a 26-year-old male driver with abdominal injuries. According to the police report, the contributing factors were “Turning Improperly” and “Unsafe Lane Changing.” Both vehicles were traveling straight before impact, with the SUV struck at the center front and the sedan at the left front quarter. The listed driver errors—Turning Improperly and Unsafe Lane Changing—define the crash. No pedestrian or cyclist was reported involved.
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Taxi Driver Clips Southbound Cyclist in Sunnyside▸Aug 17 - A taxi driver clipped a southbound cyclist at 42 St and 50 Ave. The 26-year-old rider crashed, suffered leg abrasions and remained conscious. Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction as a contributing factor.
A taxi driver traveling west hit a southbound bicyclist at 42 St and 50 Ave in Queens. The cyclist, 26, was partially ejected and suffered injuries to his knee, lower leg and foot. He remained conscious and complained of an abrasion. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Driver Inattention/Distraction." The taxi's right front bumper and the bike's center front end were damaged. The report lists no bicyclist error. Safety equipment for the cyclist was recorded as None. Police recorded driver inattention as the cited cause in the crash data.
14Res 1024-2025
Raga Backs Safety‑Boosting Owner Liability Camera Bill▸Aug 14 - Council pushes Albany to pass A.5440. Owner liability when cars flout posted rules. Cameras to curb illegal parking that endangers people. Less chaos. More space for those on foot and bike.
Res 1024-2025 is a Council resolution now in Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced August 14, 2025 and referred the same day. It “calls on the New York State Legislature to pass, and the Governor to sign, A.5440, which imposes owner liability for failure of an operator to comply with traffic control indicators within the city of New York.” Sponsor: Council Member Lincoln Restler. A.5440, sponsored by Assemblymember Steven Raga, would pilot camera enforcement (on city vehicles or along streets) for posted parking rules, with owner fines from $50 to $250 and a six-year term, plus a two-year public report. The aim: curb illegal parking that endangers people outside cars and clogs the street.
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File Res 1024-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
Aug 17 - A taxi driver clipped a southbound cyclist at 42 St and 50 Ave. The 26-year-old rider crashed, suffered leg abrasions and remained conscious. Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction as a contributing factor.
A taxi driver traveling west hit a southbound bicyclist at 42 St and 50 Ave in Queens. The cyclist, 26, was partially ejected and suffered injuries to his knee, lower leg and foot. He remained conscious and complained of an abrasion. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Driver Inattention/Distraction." The taxi's right front bumper and the bike's center front end were damaged. The report lists no bicyclist error. Safety equipment for the cyclist was recorded as None. Police recorded driver inattention as the cited cause in the crash data.
14Res 1024-2025
Raga Backs Safety‑Boosting Owner Liability Camera Bill▸Aug 14 - Council pushes Albany to pass A.5440. Owner liability when cars flout posted rules. Cameras to curb illegal parking that endangers people. Less chaos. More space for those on foot and bike.
Res 1024-2025 is a Council resolution now in Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced August 14, 2025 and referred the same day. It “calls on the New York State Legislature to pass, and the Governor to sign, A.5440, which imposes owner liability for failure of an operator to comply with traffic control indicators within the city of New York.” Sponsor: Council Member Lincoln Restler. A.5440, sponsored by Assemblymember Steven Raga, would pilot camera enforcement (on city vehicles or along streets) for posted parking rules, with owner fines from $50 to $250 and a six-year term, plus a two-year public report. The aim: curb illegal parking that endangers people outside cars and clogs the street.
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File Res 1024-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
Aug 14 - Council pushes Albany to pass A.5440. Owner liability when cars flout posted rules. Cameras to curb illegal parking that endangers people. Less chaos. More space for those on foot and bike.
Res 1024-2025 is a Council resolution now in Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced August 14, 2025 and referred the same day. It “calls on the New York State Legislature to pass, and the Governor to sign, A.5440, which imposes owner liability for failure of an operator to comply with traffic control indicators within the city of New York.” Sponsor: Council Member Lincoln Restler. A.5440, sponsored by Assemblymember Steven Raga, would pilot camera enforcement (on city vehicles or along streets) for posted parking rules, with owner fines from $50 to $250 and a six-year term, plus a two-year public report. The aim: curb illegal parking that endangers people outside cars and clogs the street.
- File Res 1024-2025, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2025-08-14