Sep 26 - Council ends jaywalking penalties. Pedestrians now cross anywhere, any time. No summons. Law strips drivers of excuses. Streets shift. Power tilts to people on foot.

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

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

Sep 26 - Council bill slashes legal parking time for big rigs. Ninety minutes max for tractor-trailers. Three hours for other commercial trucks. Streets clear faster. Heavy metal moves on.

Int 1069-2024, now in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, was introduced September 26, 2024. The bill reads: "reducing the maximum time commercial vehicles may park." Sponsored by Kevin C. Riley and 23 others, it limits parking to three hours for most commercial vehicles, and 90 minutes for tractor-trailers, unless signs say otherwise. The law takes effect 120 days after passage. Council aims to keep streets less clogged by oversized trucks. No safety analyst note was provided, but the bill targets long-term truck storage on city streets.

• File Int 1069-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2024-09-26

Sep 26 - Council ends jaywalking penalties. Pedestrians now cross anywhere, any time. No summons. Law strips drivers of excuses. Streets shift. Power tilts to people on foot.

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

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

Sep 25 - The Cross Bay Bridge’s deadly ramp is gone. In its place: a wide, gentle slope. Pedestrians, cyclists, wheelchair users now cross safely. The upgrade, forced by a 2021 law, marks progress. But other bridges still leave vulnerable users stranded. Advocates demand more.

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

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

Sep 24 - A pick-up truck making a left turn struck a bicyclist traveling straight on 93 Street in Queens. The bicyclist suffered an upper arm abrasion but remained conscious. Driver inattention and distraction were cited as contributing factors in the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 6:06 AM on 93 Street near 34 Avenue in Queens. A pick-up truck, driven by a licensed female driver traveling east and making a left turn, collided with a bicyclist going straight ahead in the same direction. The point of impact was the truck's right front bumper and the bike's left front bumper. The 25-year-old male bicyclist sustained an abrasion to his upper arm and was conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' twice as contributing factors, indicating the truck driver failed to maintain proper attention. There is no mention of any contributing factors related to the bicyclist. Vehicle damage was noted on the truck's right front bumper and the bike's front. This crash highlights the dangers posed by driver distraction during turning maneuvers.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4758372 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Sep 21 - A one-year-old boy suffered a head injury while crossing 73 Street at 37 Avenue in Queens. The crash involved a sedan and an SUV. According to police, driver failure to yield right-of-way contributed to the collision alongside pedestrian confusion.

At 8:56 p.m. on 73 Street near 37 Avenue in Queens, a one-year-old male pedestrian was injured in a crash involving a sedan and an SUV, according to the police report. The child was crossing with the signal when the collision occurred. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' by the driver as a key contributing factor. Additionally, 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' was noted as a secondary factor. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead, and neither showed damage at the point of impact. The pedestrian sustained a head injury and was conscious but suffered internal complaints. The drivers involved held valid New York licenses, with one operating under a permit. The police report places responsibility on driver error and pedestrian confusion without attributing fault to the child.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4757712 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Sep 21 - A turning SUV cut across 72nd Street. A motorcycle slammed into its side. The young rider, helmetless, flew from the seat, legs shattered, blood pooling on the pavement. The road bore witness to violence and error, not mercy.

According to the police report, a Station Wagon/Sport Utility Vehicle was making a left turn from 72nd Street near Northern Boulevard in Queens when a motorcycle traveling straight collided with the SUV's right side doors. The 21-year-old motorcycle rider was ejected from his seat, suffered severe bleeding, and sustained serious injuries to his legs. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as contributing factors. The SUV driver’s failure to yield during the turn is explicitly cited. The motorcycle rider was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but this detail appears after the primary driver errors. The crash unfolded at 3:19 p.m., leaving the rider incoherent and gravely hurt, underscoring the lethal consequences of driver mistakes on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4758181 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Sep 20 - Five sedans crashed westbound on Grand Central Parkway. Four drivers injured. Bodies battered. Shock set in. Metal twisted at front, rear, and sides. Police cite only driver error. No pedestrians. No cyclists.

According to the police report, five sedans collided on Grand Central Parkway late at night. Four drivers, ages 26 to 62, suffered injuries ranging from full-body trauma to leg wounds. All were in shock. No one was ejected. The vehicles showed damage at the front, rear, and sides, pointing to a chain-reaction crash. The report lists 'Unspecified' as the contributing factor for each driver, indicating driver error but giving no detail. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. No victim actions contributed to the crash. One sedan was stopped in traffic before impact. The crash underscores the danger of multi-car collisions and driver mistakes on busy city roads.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4757530 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Sep 16 - Two sedans collided on 97th Street in Queens. The driver of the rear vehicle suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Police cite driver inattention and distraction as the cause. Both vehicles were traveling north when the crash occurred.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 17:19 on 97th Street in Queens involving two sedans traveling northbound. The rear sedan struck the right rear bumper of the lead sedan, causing damage to both vehicles. The driver of the rear sedan, a 43-year-old woman, sustained neck injuries and complained of whiplash. She was conscious and wearing a lap belt at the time of the crash. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor to the collision. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. The lead sedan's driver details and injuries were not reported. The crash highlights the dangers posed by driver distraction on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4756350 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Sep 15 - Three SUVs collided in a chain reaction on Northern Boulevard in Queens. One driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Police cite driver inattention as the cause. Vehicles were stopped or moving westbound when the crash occurred.

According to the police report, the crash involved three sport utility vehicles traveling westbound on Northern Boulevard in Queens. The first and third SUVs were stopped in traffic, while the second was moving straight ahead. The point of impact was the center back end of the first and third vehicles and the center front end of the second vehicle, indicating a rear-end collision chain. The driver of one SUV, a 45-year-old male occupant, sustained neck injuries and whiplash but was conscious and wearing a lap belt and harness. The police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor, highlighting driver error as the cause. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4756319 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Sep 13 - A 10-year-old girl crossing 113 Street in Queens was struck by a northbound sedan. The impact fractured her lower leg and foot. Police cite driver inattention as the primary cause, highlighting the dangers of distracted driving in city streets.

According to the police report, a 10-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing 113 Street near 37 Avenue in Queens at 22:44. The pedestrian suffered a fractured and dislocated injury to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The collision involved a 2018 Hyundai sedan traveling north, which struck the pedestrian on its right front quarter panel. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor to the crash. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal or crosswalk, but the report emphasizes driver error as the cause. The vehicle showed no damage, and the driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. This incident underscores the systemic danger posed by distracted driving, especially to vulnerable child pedestrians in urban environments.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4756308 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Sep 13 - A driver making a right turn on 78 Street hit an 8-year-old boy outside an intersection. The child suffered arm abrasions. Police cite failure to yield and aggressive driving as causes.

According to the police report, a crash occurred at 5:45 p.m. on 78 Street near 37 Avenue in Queens. A driver making a right turn struck an 8-year-old male pedestrian with the vehicle's center front end. The boy was not in the roadway and was outside an intersection. He sustained abrasions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand, but remained conscious. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage' as contributing factors by the driver. No vehicle type or driver details were provided. The incident highlights the risk to pedestrians from drivers who disregard right-of-way and drive aggressively.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4756316 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Sep 13 - A 12-year-old girl riding as a passenger on a bicycle was injured when a Honda SUV traveling east on Northern Boulevard struck her. The SUV’s right side doors were damaged. The bicyclist was hurt in the elbow and lower arm area.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Northern Boulevard in Queens at 15:23. A Honda SUV traveling east struck a bicycle carrying two occupants traveling northeast. The 12-year-old female bicyclist passenger suffered injuries to her elbow and lower arm, classified as injury severity 3. The SUV sustained damage to its right side doors. The report cites 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor, indicating driver error on the part of the SUV operator. No damage was recorded on the bicycle, and the bicyclist was not ejected and remained conscious. The police report lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a contributing factor but does not specify victim fault. The bicyclist passenger was not wearing safety equipment. The focus remains on the SUV driver's unsafe speed as the primary cause of the collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4756293 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Sep 10 - A city bus struck two parked sedans on 23 Avenue in Queens, injuring the bus driver. The impact damaged the left rear bumpers of both sedans and caused whiplash to the bus operator, who remained conscious and restrained by a lap belt.

According to the police report, a bus traveling eastbound on 23 Avenue in Queens collided with two parked sedans, both facing west. The bus impacted the left rear bumpers of the sedans, causing damage to the vehicles. The bus driver, a 61-year-old male, was injured with whiplash affecting his entire body but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt. The sedans were stationary prior to the crash, described as 'Parked' in the report. The report lists no specific contributing factors such as failure to yield or other driver errors, but the collision with parked vehicles indicates a loss of control or failure to maintain lane or distance by the bus driver. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved or cited. The incident highlights the dangers posed by large vehicles colliding with stationary vehicles on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4760623 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Sep 8 - A sedan making a U-turn hit a northbound motorcycle on Junction Boulevard. The rider, helmeted and conscious, suffered a fractured shoulder. Police cite driver inattention and improper turning as causes.

According to the police report, a sedan attempted a U-turn near 32-23 Junction Boulevard in Queens at 21:41. The sedan struck a northbound motorcycle. The motorcycle rider, a 35-year-old man, was wearing a helmet and remained conscious after the crash. He suffered a fractured and dislocated shoulder and upper arm. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Turning Improperly' as contributing factors, pointing to errors by the sedan driver. The motorcycle was hit at its center front end; the sedan's right front bumper was damaged. No victim actions contributed to the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4754313 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Sep 8 - SUV struck sedan’s side on 32 Avenue. A 52-year-old woman in the sedan suffered internal injuries. Police blamed driver inattention and distraction. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.

According to the police report, a 2016 SUV traveling west collided with a 2004 sedan heading south on 32 Avenue in Queens at 14:45. The SUV hit the sedan’s left side doors. A 52-year-old female front passenger in the sedan suffered internal injuries to her abdomen and pelvis and was in shock. Both drivers were licensed. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor for both vehicles. The injured passenger wore a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved in the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4755115 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Aug 28 - SUV turned left on 31 Avenue. Struck a 23-year-old cyclist going straight. Cyclist thrown, chest bruised. Limited visibility and confusion listed. System failed to protect the vulnerable.

According to the police report, a 23-year-old male bicyclist was injured when an SUV making a left turn struck him on 31 Avenue in Queens at 16:05. The bicyclist, traveling east and going straight, was partially ejected and suffered chest contusions. The report cites 'View Obstructed/Limited' and 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as contributing factors. The SUV, driven by a licensed New York driver, was turning left with limited visibility. The cyclist remained conscious after the crash. The collision underscores the danger of left turns and obstructed views, with confusion also noted, but no blame placed on the injured cyclist.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4751358 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Aug 22 - A collision on 109 Street in Queens involved multiple sedans. An unlicensed male driver suffered whiplash and was conscious after impact. Alcohol involvement was noted. Parked vehicles were struck, revealing driver errors and systemic risks in this crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 19:10 on 109 Street in Queens involving multiple sedans. The injured party was a 28-year-old male driver, who was conscious and complained of whiplash. The report identifies alcohol involvement as a contributing factor. Two drivers were unlicensed, including the injured driver, indicating driver error. The collision involved impact to the right rear quarter panel of a parked Nissan sedan and damage to other vehicles, including a Mercedes and a Land Rover. The unlicensed driver was traveling west and struck parked vehicles, showing failure in vehicle control and legal compliance. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors. The crash highlights the dangers posed by unlicensed and impaired drivers in urban settings.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4750781 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Aug 21 - A speeding SUV struck a moped turning left on 94 Street near Astoria Boulevard. Both moped riders were ejected and suffered severe injuries. Unsafe speed and lane violations fueled the crash.

According to the police report, a northbound SUV collided with a southbound moped making a left turn on 94 Street near Astoria Boulevard in Queens. The SUV's right front bumper hit the moped's right side doors. Both moped occupants—a male driver and a female passenger—were ejected and suffered whiplash and full-body injuries. The report lists unsafe speed and improper lane usage as driver errors for both vehicles. The moped driver was unlicensed. Both riders wore helmets, as noted in the report. Unsafe speed and lane violations by both drivers were central to the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4750795 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Aug 18 - A speeding unlicensed driver smashed a sedan into parked vehicles in Queens. The front passenger took a hard hit to the hip and leg. Aggressive driving fueled the crash. Metal bent. One man bruised.

According to the police report, a 2020 Infiniti sedan driven by an unlicensed man sped south near 34-12 99 Street in Queens at 5 p.m. The car struck multiple parked vehicles, including sedans and an SUV. The report lists aggressive driving and unsafe speed as contributing factors. The front passenger, a 31-year-old man, suffered a contusion to his hip and upper leg. He remained conscious and was secured by a lap belt and harness. The crash damaged several parked cars. The police report highlights aggressive driving and unsafe speed by the unlicensed driver as the cause of the collision and injuries.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4749456 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19