Jan 12 - Two sedans collided at Astoria Boulevard. One driver made a left turn, striking the other vehicle’s right rear quarter panel. The front passenger of the struck vehicle suffered neck injuries and whiplash, restrained by a lap belt and harness.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 20:52 on Astoria Boulevard involving two sedans. One vehicle was traveling east going straight ahead, while the other was making a left turn. The collision point was the center front end of the eastbound sedan and the right rear quarter panel of the turning vehicle. The report cites 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor, indicating driver error in failing to obey traffic signals or signs. The front passenger in the eastbound sedan, a 39-year-old male, sustained neck injuries and whiplash but was not ejected and was restrained by a lap belt and harness. The drivers were licensed and operating vehicles registered in NY and VA. The data highlights driver failure to yield or disregard of traffic control as the primary cause, with no victim fault noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4788869 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jan 10 - A 24-year-old woman was hit by a pickup truck while crossing a marked crosswalk in Queens. The driver failed to yield right-of-way during a left turn. The pedestrian suffered serious abdominal and pelvic injuries and was rendered unconscious.

According to the police report, a 24-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of 35 Ave and 97 St in Queens at 2:53 p.m. The pedestrian was crossing in a marked crosswalk without a signal when a Ford pickup truck, traveling northwest and making a left turn, struck her with its left front bumper. The report cites the driver's failure to yield right-of-way as a contributing factor. The pedestrian sustained internal injuries to her abdomen and pelvis and was unconscious at the scene. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally, but the failure to yield right-of-way directly led to the collision. No contributing factors related to the pedestrian's actions or safety equipment were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4785034 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jan 10 - A pick-up truck hit a 17-year-old girl in a Queens crosswalk. She suffered leg fractures. The unlicensed driver was distracted and failed to yield. Impact came during a right turn. The street saw blood, not brake lights.

According to the police report, a 17-year-old female pedestrian was crossing 100 Street at 35 Avenue in Queens in a marked crosswalk when a Ford pick-up truck struck her with its right front bumper. The driver was unlicensed and making a right turn. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The pedestrian suffered fractures and dislocations to her knee, lower leg, and foot but remained conscious. The vehicle had no damage. Driver distraction and failure to yield led directly to the collision and the teen's injuries.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4785010 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

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

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

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

Jan 8 - Assembly bill A 803 aims to keep cars out of bike lanes. Cameras would catch violators. Streets could clear. Cyclists might breathe easier. Lawmakers back the crackdown. The fight for safe passage continues.

Assembly bill A 803, now in sponsorship, proposes a bicycle lane safety program for New York City. It would enforce restrictions on bike lane use with photo devices. The bill summary reads: 'Establishes in the city of New York a bicycle lane safety program to enforce certain restrictions on the use of bicycle lanes and/or protected bicycle lanes by means of bicycle lane photo devices.' Primary sponsor Zohran Mamdani leads, joined by Brian Cunningham, Jessica Gonzalez-Rojas, Harvey Epstein, Amy Paulin, and others. The bill was introduced January 8, 2025. No safety analyst note was provided. The measure targets drivers who block or endanger cyclists.

• File A 803, Open States, Published 2025-01-08

Jan 8 - Assembly bill A 324 demands complete street design for state- and federally-funded projects. Sponsors push for public guidance. Streets built for people, not just cars. Safety for all hangs in the balance.

Assembly Bill A 324 was introduced on January 8, 2025, now in the sponsorship stage. The bill, titled 'Requires the consideration of complete street design for certain transportation projects which receive federal or state funding,' aims to force planners to consider all users—pedestrians, cyclists, drivers—when building or upgrading roads. Didi Barrett leads as primary sponsor, joined by Rebecca Seawright, Amy Paulin, and many others. The bill also directs the department to publish street design guidance. No safety analyst note yet, but the measure’s intent is clear: streets should protect the most vulnerable, not just move traffic.

• File A 324, Open States, Published 2025-01-08

Jan 3 - Congestion pricing hits Manhattan at midnight. Cars pay to cross south of 60th. Lawmakers split. Some call it a burden. Others hail cleaner air, safer streets, and better transit. The toll stirs anger, hope, and a fight over who pays and who breathes.

On January 3, 2025, congestion pricing (no bill number cited) will begin in Manhattan after a federal judge allowed the toll to proceed. The policy charges most drivers $9 to enter south of 60th Street during peak hours. The matter, titled 'Congestion pricing set to begin at midnight Sunday as federal judge clears path for Manhattan toll,' has drawn sharp lines. Council Member Robert F. Holden (District 30, Queens) opposes the toll, warning, 'I don't know how my district is going to be impacted.' He fears more cars parking in Queens and unclear pollution risks. Council Member Kristy Marmorato (Bronx) calls it a 'cash grab.' In contrast, State Sen. Kristen Gonzalez and Assembly Member Jessica González-Rojas support the measure, citing cleaner air, safer streets, and transit upgrades. González-Rojas says, 'Congestion pricing isn't about penalizing anyone—it's about modernizing our transportation system and tackling climate change.' The judge ordered further study on environmental impacts, but the toll begins as scheduled.

• Congestion pricing set to begin at midnight Sunday as federal judge clears path for Manhattan toll, amny.com, Published 2025-01-03

Jan 2 - A taxi struck a moped making a left turn on 34 Ave in Queens. The moped carried three occupants including an eight-year-old passenger injured with facial bruises. Police cited the taxi driver’s failure to yield right-of-way as the cause.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 9:00 PM on 34 Ave near 97 St in Queens. A taxi traveling west struck a moped traveling east that was making a left turn. The point of impact was the taxi's center front end and the moped's right front bumper. The moped carried three occupants, including an eight-year-old female passenger who suffered facial contusions and bruises but was conscious and not ejected. The police report identifies the taxi driver's failure to yield right-of-way as the contributing factor. The injured passenger was not using any safety equipment. No other contributing factors were specified in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4783465 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jan 2 - A 54-year-old woman was injured crossing an intersection in Queens when an SUV making a left turn struck her. The driver’s view was obstructed, contributing to the collision. The pedestrian suffered lower leg injuries but remained conscious.

According to the police report, a 54-year-old female pedestrian was crossing an intersection at 35-02 108 Street in Queens around 7:06 PM when she was struck by a 2010 Honda SUV making a left turn. The point of impact was the center front end of the vehicle. The report cites 'View Obstructed/Limited' as a contributing factor, indicating the driver’s limited visibility played a role in the crash. The pedestrian was injured in the knee, lower leg, and foot area, sustaining internal complaints but remained conscious. The vehicle sustained no damage. The driver was licensed and traveling southwest at the time. No pedestrian errors or contributing factors were noted beyond the obstructed view affecting the driver. This crash underscores the dangers posed by limited driver visibility during turning maneuvers.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4783477 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jan 1 - SUV merged on Grand Central Parkway, struck sedan’s left side. Sedan overturned. Young woman inside suffered facial bruises. Police cited alcohol and speed as crash causes.

According to the police report, an SUV merged eastbound on Grand Central Parkway and struck a sedan on its left side. The impact overturned the sedan. The 26-year-old female driver of the sedan suffered facial contusions and bruises. Police listed alcohol involvement and unsafe speed as contributing factors. The report highlights driver errors including alcohol impairment and unsafe speed as key causes of the collision. The sedan driver wore a lap belt and harness. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4783208 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Dec 31 - A sedan driver, unlicensed and aggressive, changed lanes on Grand Central Parkway, striking the right side of an SUV. The SUV driver suffered elbow and arm abrasions. The collision exposed dangers of reckless driving and unlicensed operation on city roads.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 8:30 on Grand Central Parkway involving a sedan and an SUV, both traveling west. The sedan driver, identified as unlicensed, was changing lanes aggressively when the vehicle's left front bumper collided with the SUV's right rear bumper, damaging the SUV's right side doors. The SUV driver, a 37-year-old male occupant, was injured with abrasions to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report cites 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage' as a contributing factor, highlighting the sedan driver's reckless lane change. The SUV driver was properly restrained with an airbag deployed and lap belt in use. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. This incident underscores the systemic danger posed by unlicensed and aggressive drivers on New York City roadways.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4783205 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Dec 30 - A 50-year-old male cyclist suffered abrasions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand in a Queens crash. The cyclist was riding northbound, going straight ahead, when the collision occurred. The police report lists unspecified contributing factors.

According to the police report, a 50-year-old male bicyclist was injured in a crash in Queens at 8:44 AM. The cyclist was traveling northbound, going straight ahead on a bike when the collision happened. The report identifies the cyclist as the sole vehicle occupant and driver. The injuries included abrasions and trauma to the elbow, lower arm, and hand, with an injury severity level of 3. The report lists contributing factors as unspecified, and no other vehicles or driver errors are detailed. The cyclist was not ejected and the safety equipment status is unknown. The lack of clear driver errors or contributing factors in the report leaves the cause undetermined, but the cyclist sustained significant injuries in this incident.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4782643 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Dec 23 - A Jeep SUV slammed into a stopped Nissan sedan on Northern Boulevard in Queens. Three passengers in the sedan suffered neck and head injuries. The crash unfolded as the SUV followed too closely, striking the sedan’s rear with force.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 19:41 on Northern Boulevard in Queens. A 2022 Jeep SUV traveling west struck the rear of a stopped 2014 Nissan sedan. The SUV’s right front bumper hit the sedan’s center back end. The report cites 'Following Too Closely' as the primary contributing factor. The sedan carried five occupants; three passengers were injured, including a 44-year-old woman with head injuries and two females aged 17 and 9 with neck injuries and internal complaints. All injured passengers were conscious and not ejected. The report notes the SUV driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead, while the sedan was stopped in traffic. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. The collision highlights the dangers of tailgating and the severe impact on vehicle occupants.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4781417 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Dec 22 - A 69-year-old woman was injured crossing a marked crosswalk without signal. The SUV driver made a left turn and struck her with the vehicle’s left rear bumper. The pedestrian suffered abrasions and leg injuries but remained conscious.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 21:15 on 72nd Street near 37th Avenue. A 2013 Hyundai SUV traveling north was making a left turn when its left rear bumper struck a 69-year-old female pedestrian crossing in a marked crosswalk without a crossing signal. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, classified as injury severity level 3. The pedestrian was conscious after the impact. The report does not specify contributing factors for the driver or pedestrian, but the driver’s action of making a left turn resulted in the collision. The vehicle sustained no damage. No helmet or other safety equipment was noted, and no pedestrian behaviors were cited as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4781415 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Dec 21 - A sedan merging eastbound on 79th Street struck another vehicle’s center back end. The female driver suffered a back injury and whiplash, remaining conscious. The crash exposed dangers of merging maneuvers and driver errors in Queens’ traffic flow.

According to the police report, at 1:35 AM on 79th Street near Astoria Blvd S in Queens, a 2012 sedan driven by a licensed female driver was merging eastbound when it collided with the center back end of another vehicle. The point of impact was the sedan’s center back end and the other vehicle’s center front end. The sedan’s driver, age 31, was injured with back pain and whiplash but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the driver, indicating errors during the merging maneuver. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors. The crash highlights the risks drivers face and create during merging, emphasizing the systemic danger in vehicle interactions on Queens streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4780330 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Dec 19 - SUV cut across lanes on Grand Central Parkway. It struck a sedan. A 34-year-old front passenger took the hit. She suffered head injuries and shock. Unsafe lane change left her hurt. Metal twisted. Airbags burst.

According to the police report, an SUV merged unsafely on Grand Central Parkway at 22:26, striking a sedan’s left rear bumper. The crash left a 34-year-old woman, riding front passenger, with head injuries and shock. The report lists 'Unsafe Lane Changing' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as contributing factors. Airbags and lap belts deployed. No blame is placed on the injured passenger. The impact damaged both vehicles and highlights the danger of reckless lane changes.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4780170 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Dec 17 - A motorscooter making a left turn was struck from behind by an SUV traveling east on 31 Ave in Queens. The scooter driver suffered back injuries and bruising. Police cite following too closely as the cause of the collision.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on 31 Ave in Queens at 17:14. A motorscooter, driven by a 54-year-old man wearing a helmet, was making a left turn when it was rear-ended by an SUV traveling in the same direction. The point of impact was the center back end of the scooter and the center front end of the SUV. The SUV driver was going straight ahead, while the scooter was turning left. The report identifies the SUV driver's error as "Following Too Closely," which led to the collision. The scooter driver sustained a back injury and contusions but was conscious and not ejected. No other contributing factors were cited in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4779605 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Dec 16 - A 70-year-old man suffered a head injury and whiplash after a sedan, making a left turn, hit him while crossing outside a crosswalk in Queens. The driver’s inattention caused the collision, leaving the pedestrian injured but conscious.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling east in Queens struck a 70-year-old male pedestrian who was crossing the street outside a crosswalk. The collision occurred at 4:00 PM near Leverich Street. The pedestrian sustained a head injury and complained of whiplash but remained conscious. The vehicle was making a left turn at the time of impact. The report explicitly cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor to the crash. The pedestrian’s crossing outside a signal or crosswalk is noted but not listed as a contributing factor. The sedan showed no damage despite the impact to its center front end. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally. This crash highlights the dangers posed by distracted drivers failing to yield to pedestrians crossing streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4781944 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Dec 15 - A speeding sedan struck two pedestrians crossing Northern Blvd with the signal. Both men suffered serious leg injuries. The driver’s aggressive driving and unsafe speed caused the crash during a police pursuit in Queens at 1:43 a.m.

According to the police report, a BMW sedan traveling east on Northern Blvd in Queens struck two male pedestrians aged 23 and 24 who were crossing at the intersection with the pedestrian signal. The collision occurred at 1:43 a.m. The report cites aggressive driving and unsafe speed as contributing factors. The vehicle was involved in a police pursuit prior to the crash and impacted the pedestrians with its center front end, causing knee, lower leg, and foot injuries including a fracture and dislocation. Both pedestrians were conscious but seriously injured. The report highlights the driver’s failure to control the vehicle under pursuit conditions and aggressive behavior as the primary causes. No contributing factors related to the pedestrians’ actions were noted beyond crossing with the signal.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4779123 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Dec 5 - Council bill bars cars from blocking crosswalks. No standing or parking within 20 feet. City must install daylighting barriers at 1,000 intersections yearly. Streets clear. Sightlines open. Danger cut.

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

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