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 18
▸ Crush Injuries 8
▸ Amputation 1
▸ Severe Bleeding 13
▸ Severe Lacerations 10
▸ Concussion 17
▸ Whiplash 100
▸ Contusion/Bruise 150
▸ Abrasion 67
▸ Pain/Nausea 43
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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Afternoon turn at 84th and 35th leaves a man bleeding. The pattern is older than the bruise.
Queens CB3: Jan 1, 2022 - Sep 18, 2025
Just after mid‑afternoon on Sep 13, at 84 St and 35 Ave, a driver in a 2011 Toyota turned right and hit a 57‑year‑old man in a marked crosswalk; police recorded Turning Improperly and Driver Inattention/Distraction (NYC Open Data).
This Month
- Sep 10, 31 Ave at 74 St: a driver turning right hit a 45‑year‑old on a bike; police listed unspecified factors (NYC Open Data).
- Sep 8, 31 Ave at 73 St: a turning driver hit a person on a bike; police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction (NYC Open Data).
- Sep 8, 73 St at 31 Ave: a driver making a left hit a 45‑year‑old on a bike; police recorded Failure to Yield and distraction by the driver (NYC Open Data).
The toll on these blocks
Since Jan 1, 2022, 18 people have been killed and 3,066 injured on streets of Queens Community Board 3; police recorded 34 serious injuries in that span (NYC Open Data). The dead include eight people walking and one person on a bike; the rest were inside vehicles (NYC Open Data).
Danger clusters where the traffic never stops. On 37 Avenue, police records show 4 deaths and 77 injuries. Northern Boulevard shows 1 death and 213 injuries. Both run through homes and storefronts (NYC Open Data).
Night falls and the crashes keep coming. Police data show two deaths logged around 1 AM and another two at 5 PM, with injuries heaviest through the evening commute (NYC Open Data). Names change. The corners do not.
What police write after the sirens
The forms repeat the same causes. Failure to Yield. Distraction. Traffic Control Disregarded. In one 2024 case on 31 Avenue at 100 Street, an 8‑year‑old boy was killed; police cited Failure to Yield and Driver Inattention by the turning pickup driver (NYC Open Data). Speed shows up too; police marked Unsafe Speed in a 2024 pedestrian death at 90 Street and 37 Avenue (NYC Open Data).
The fixes are not secrets. Hardened turns. Daylighting. Protected lanes where people ride. Even the city’s own spokespeople say the safer designs are worth defending. “We stand firmly behind this project and will defend our work in court,” a DOT spokesman said about a nearby street safety redesign this summer (Streetsblog NYC).
Who is responsible to act
This board is represented by Council Member Shekar Krishnan, Assembly Member Jessica González‑Rojas, and State Senator Jessica Ramos. Krishnan has pushed to speed up basic safety work, saying city projects “need to be progressing at a much much faster rate” (Streetsblog). González‑Rojas co‑sponsors Assembly bills to require speed‑limiting tech for repeat violators (A 7979, A 2299). Ramos co‑sponsors the Senate version and has voted yes in committee (S 4045).
The record here is clear. People walking and biking keep getting hit at the same corners by drivers making the same mistakes. The City can lower speeds on these blocks and Albany can lock down the worst repeat speeders.
Lower the default speeds on local streets. Pass the speed‑limiter bills. Do it before the next right turn.
Take one step now: tell your officials to act at our Take Action page.
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Citations
▸ Citations
- Motor Vehicle Collisions – Crashes - Persons dataset, Vehicles dataset , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18
- DOT Stands By Astoria Safety Project Despite Foes’ Anti-Bike Lawsuit, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2025-08-08
- Council Wants to Speed Up Parks Projects (Like Those Much-Delayed Greenways!), Streetsblog NYC, Published 2022-12-08
- File S 4045, Open States / NY Senate, Published 2025-05-20
- File A 7979, New York State Assembly, Published 2023-08-18
- File A 2299/S4045 (companion), Open States / NY Senate, Published 2025-01-16
Other Representatives
Assembly Member Jessica González-Rojas
District 34
Council Member Shekar Krishnan
District 25
State Senator Jessica Ramos
District 13
▸ Other Geographies
Queens CB3 Queens Community Board 3 sits in Queens, Precinct 115, District 25, AD 34, SD 13.
It contains Jackson Heights, East Elmhurst, North Corona.
▸ See also
Traffic Safety Timeline for Queens Community Board 3
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Right-turn collision on 107 St injures six▸Aug 15 - The driver of an SUV turned right on 107 St at 37 Rd and hit a sedan going straight. Six people were injured — four passengers and both drivers. Police cited failure to yield. Both vehicles show right-front damage.
The driver of an SUV made a right turn on 107 St at 37 Rd and collided with a sedan traveling straight. Six people were injured: four passengers and both drivers. Reported injuries include back injuries, a knee/lower-leg/foot injury, and an elbow/arm/hand injury. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way." Vehicle data list point-of-impact and damage to both vehicles' right-front bumpers, consistent with a turning conflict. The persons' records list "None" under safety equipment for occupants. Police recorded failure to yield as the driver error in the crash.
15
Unlicensed driver hits sedan in Queens▸Aug 15 - Eastbound sedan struck at 97 St and 31 Ave. Front-end smash into its left side. Two women in the other vehicle hurt. Shock. Head and arm pain. Police cite Failure to Yield. Streets built for speed, not mercy.
A southbound vehicle collided with an eastbound sedan at 97 St and 31 Ave in Queens. Two people in the southbound vehicle were injured: a 30-year-old driver with head pain and a 24-year-old front passenger with upper-arm pain. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.” The southbound driver was unlicensed. The impact was to the sedan’s left side and the striking vehicle’s center front. No victim is blamed here. Driver errors came first: Failure to Yield, compounded by operating without a license. Safety equipment for the injured was listed as unknown.
12
SUV rear-ends taxi on Northern Boulevard▸Aug 12 - Westbound SUV slammed a stopped taxi on Northern Boulevard at 71st Street in Queens. The cab took the hit in the back. The SUV’s nose crumpled. One driver was hurt. Police cite distraction. Traffic turned to metal and pain.
A westbound SUV struck the rear of a stopped taxi on Northern Boulevard at 71st Street in Queens. The taxi was stopped in traffic; the SUV was going straight. One driver, a 32-year-old man, was injured with back pain and internal complaints. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Driver Inattention/Distraction.” The crash profile shows classic rear-end impact: center front of the SUV into the center back of the taxi. Driver error led the list. Only after that does equipment appear in the record, including seat belts noted for both drivers. No pedestrians or cyclists were reported hurt.
12
Turning Tesla hits cyclist on 32 Ave▸Aug 12 - A right‑turning Tesla struck a westbound cyclist at 68 St and 32 Ave in Queens. The rider went down hard. Arm fractured. Conscious at the scene. Police cite Failure to Yield. Another day, same corner danger.
A Tesla sedan making a right turn collided with a westbound cyclist at 68 St and 32 Ave in Queens. The bicyclist, a 25-year-old woman, suffered an arm fracture and was conscious after the crash. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.” The sedan struck the bike’s left front, and the car showed damage to its right-front quarter panel, consistent with a turn into a rider’s path. Driver errors include Failure to Yield. Only after those actions does equipment appear in the data: the report lists “Helmet (Motorcycle Only)” under safety equipment for the cyclist.
12
Car Plows Into Queens Food Truck▸Aug 12 - A car slammed into a food truck in Astoria. Three people died. Metal twisted. Lives ended. The street became a scene of sudden loss.
CBS New York reported on August 12, 2025, that a car crashed into a food truck at 19th Avenue and 42nd Street in Astoria, Queens, killing three people. The article quotes witnesses, including a man who 'narrowly escaped tragedy.' Details on the driver's actions remain scarce, but the crash highlights the lethal risk vehicles pose to people on city streets. The incident raises questions about street design and the exposure of workers and customers at curbside businesses.
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Car Plows Into Queens Food Truck,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-08-12
12
González-Rojas Backs Safety‑Boosting Street Reforms Now▸Aug 12 - A speeding driver killed himself and two pedestrians in Astoria. Politicians demand lower speed limits, protected lanes, and daylighting. Slower speeds save lives. The city holds the power. Action is overdue.
On August 12, 2025, after a deadly Astoria crash, Council Member Tiffany Caban, Assembly Member Jessica Gonzalez-Rojas, and Zohran Mamdani called for urgent street safety reforms. Caban demanded a 20 mph limit, protected bike lanes, and universal daylighting. Mamdani backed Sammy’s Law and curbs on car traffic near schools. Transportation Alternatives urged the city to use its new authority to lower speed limits, stating, "Slower speeds are proven to reduce crashes dramatically." Safety analysts confirm: lowering limits cuts crash severity and frequency, protecting pedestrians and cyclists without burdening them. No bill was filed, but the call is clear—speed kills, and the city can stop it.
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UPDATE: Speeding Senior Driver Kills Self and Two Pedestrians in Astoria, Pols Call for 20 MPH Limit,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-12
8
SUV Left Turn Collides With Motorcycle Passenger▸Aug 8 - The driver of an SUV turned left and hit a motorcycle on Roosevelt Avenue. A 31-year-old woman riding as a motorcycle passenger suffered hip and leg contusions. Police listed driver inattention/distraction for both drivers.
The driver of an SUV made a left turn and collided with a motorcycle that was going straight at 77-01 Roosevelt Avenue. A 31-year-old woman riding as a passenger on the motorcycle suffered contusions to her hip and upper leg. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was listed as a contributing factor for both vehicles. Police records list the SUV point of impact at the right front quarter panel and the motorcycle at the center front end. The accident summaries note the crash left four others with unspecified injuries. The report attributes the crash to driver inattention rather than roadway or victim actions.
8
Dirt Bike Rider Thrown, Leg Fractured on Roosevelt▸Aug 8 - A sedan driver and a dirt bike rider collided on Roosevelt Ave at 2:45 a.m. The 25-year-old rider was thrown and suffered a leg fracture. Police recorded driver inattention and unsafe speed.
A sedan driver and a dirt bike rider collided at 78-01 Roosevelt Avenue in Queens at 2:45 a.m. The 25-year-old rider was partially ejected and sustained a fractured lower leg. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Unsafe Speed' contributed to the crash. Both operators were recorded as going straight ahead. Police noted impact to the sedan’s right front bumper and the dirt bike’s front end. No other serious injuries were reported. The data identifies the injured person as the rider; the sedan driver was not reported injured.
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González‑Rojas Backs Safety‑Boosting Astoria Bike Lane Project▸Aug 8 - DOT stands firm on Astoria’s protected bike lanes. Businesses sue. Misinformation clouds facts. Cyclists and pedestrians face delay. Safety waits while lawsuits drag on.
On August 8, 2025, the Department of Transportation reaffirmed its commitment to protected bike lanes and traffic calming on 31st Street in Astoria, despite a lawsuit from local businesses. The project, not tied to a council bill or committee, aims to cut injuries on a deadly corridor. DOT spokesman Will Livingston said, “We stand firmly behind this project and will defend our work in court.” Council Member Tiffany Caban, Sen. Kristen Gonzalez, and Assembly Member Jessica Gonzalez-Rojas backed the redesign in June. The safety analyst warns: opposition and misinformation from businesses can stall proven safety measures, putting vulnerable road users at risk.
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DOT Stands By Astoria Safety Project Despite Foes’ Anti-Bike Lawsuit,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-08
7
Rear-End on 97th Hurts Passenger, Driver▸Aug 7 - Both drivers slowed on 97th near 35th. A driver hit the back of the SUV ahead. A 47-year-old passenger and a 45-year-old driver suffered back injuries. Police recorded driver inattention and following too closely.
Two northbound SUVs collided on 97th Street at 35th Avenue in Queens. According to the police report, both drivers were slowing or stopping when one driver hit the back of the SUV ahead, leaving front damage to the rear vehicle and rear damage to the lead SUV. A 47-year-old right-rear passenger and a 45-year-old driver suffered back injuries and whiplash. Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction and Following Too Closely. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. Forms list center-front damage on the rear driver's SUV and center-rear damage on the lead driver's SUV.
6
Sedan Turning Left Hits Cyclist on 113 St▸Aug 6 - A sedan turned left and hit a bicyclist at 113th Street and 34th Avenue in Queens. The 53-year-old man suffered a shoulder injury and abrasions. The sedan driver was not hurt.
The driver of the sedan made a left turn and hit a 53-year-old male cyclist at 113th Street and 34th Avenue in Queens. The cyclist suffered a shoulder/upper-arm injury and abrasions and was conscious at the scene. The sedan driver was not injured. According to the police report, "the sedan was making a left turn while the cyclist was going straight." Police listed contributing factors as "Unspecified" for the bicyclist and the vehicle. No specific driver errors were recorded in the report. Point of impact was recorded at the sedan's left rear bumper and the bicycle's center front end.
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Two Sedans Collide; Passenger Hurt in Queens▸Aug 4 - Two eastbound sedans collided on Junction Boulevard at Northern Boulevard. A 57-year-old right rear passenger suffered whiplash and back injuries. Police recorded driver inattention and driver inexperience as contributing factors.
Two drivers headed east on Junction Boulevard collided at Northern Boulevard. According to the police report, a 57-year-old right rear passenger was injured and complained of whiplash and back pain. The report notes center front impact on one vehicle and center back impact on the other. Police recorded "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Driver Inexperience" as contributing factors. The injured occupant was conscious, not ejected, and listed as wearing a lap belt and harness. The crash damaged both vehicles at their center ends and left one passenger hurt.
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Parked SUV Struck Moped Rider on Parkway▸Aug 4 - A parked SUV and a moped collided on Grand Central Parkway. The 32‑year‑old moped driver was injured, shoulder and abrasion wounds. Police cited driver inattention as a contributing factor.
An SUV parked on Grand Central Parkway and a westbound moped traveling straight ahead collided. The moped driver, a 32‑year‑old man, suffered a shoulder/upper‑arm injury and an abrasion and was listed as injured and conscious. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" was a contributing factor. The SUV’s pre‑crash position is recorded as Parked; the moped’s pre‑crash action is Going Straight Ahead. Point of impact is listed as the SUV left rear bumper and the moped right front bumper. The moped operator is recorded as unlicensed. No other injuries were reported.
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Man Killed By Car In Queens Dispute▸Aug 1 - A car struck and killed a 23-year-old man in Ozone Park. The driver fled, then turned himself in. Police say the crash followed a heated confrontation. The victim died at Jamaica Hospital.
ABC7 reported on August 1, 2025, that a 23-year-old man died after being hit by a car at 101st Avenue and Liberty Boulevard in Queens. Police said the incident followed a domestic dispute. The driver, who was the woman's current boyfriend, told police the victim approached his car "while flashing what appeared to be a gun" and was struck as the driver tried to leave. The driver later went to the police. No charges had been filed as of publication, with the district attorney still reviewing the case. The crash highlights the lethal risk when vehicles are used during conflicts.
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Man Killed By Car In Queens Dispute,
ABC7,
Published 2025-08-01
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Driver Fails to Yield, Hits Queens Cyclist▸Jul 29 - A driver in a sedan hit a 59-year-old woman on a bike at 35th Avenue and 101st Street in Queens. She suffered hip and upper leg injuries and whiplash. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver.
A driver in a Honda sedan traveling west on 35th Avenue hit a 59-year-old woman riding her bike south on 101st Street. The driver hit the bicycle on its left side with the sedan’s right front bumper. The woman suffered hip and upper leg injuries and reported whiplash. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.' Police recorded failure to yield by the driver. The report lists no contributing factors for the cyclist. No other injuries were reported. The crash was in the 115th Precinct area of Queens.
28
Right-Turn Collision Injures Two Pedestrians, Cyclist▸Jul 28 - A motorcycle driver turned right at Northern Blvd and 85 St and hit an e-bike rider going straight. Two women on foot were hurt. A 53-year-old rider was ejected with a leg fracture. Police recorded improper lane use.
An e-bike rider and a motorcycle driver collided at Northern Blvd and 85 St in Queens. Two female pedestrians, ages 77 and 67, were injured at the intersection with leg injuries. A 53-year-old male rider was ejected and suffered a leg fracture. According to the police report, “Passing or Lane Usage Improper” was a contributing factor. The motorcycle driver was unlicensed. The e-bike was traveling west, going straight; the motorcycle driver was making a right turn. Three vulnerable road users were hurt in a crash shaped by improper lane use and a driver without a license.
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BMW Driver Making Left Turn Hits 70-Year-Old Pedestrian▸Jul 28 - A BMW driver making a left turn hit a 70-year-old woman in a marked crosswalk on 32nd Avenue in Queens. She complained of pain, shock, and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. Police cited driver inattention/distraction.
A 70-year-old woman was struck while crossing 32nd Avenue in Queens and sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg and foot. “According to the police report ...” the pedestrian was in a marked crosswalk with no signal when the crash occurred. The driver, operating a 2022 BMW sedan, was making a left turn. Police list “Driver Inattention/Distraction” as the contributing factor. The pedestrian complained of pain and shock. The report notes no vehicle damage and does not record any contributing errors by the pedestrian.
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Cyclist Ejected After Rear Impact on 108th▸Jul 28 - A 28-year-old cyclist was ejected after striking the center back end of another vehicle on 108th Street at 35th Avenue. He suffered a head injury and concussion and lay in shock as paramedics removed him from the scene.
A 28-year-old male bicyclist was injured and ejected on 108th Street at 35th Avenue in Queens. “According to the police report, the cyclist struck the center back end, was ejected, suffered a head injury, and was in shock with a concussion.” The report lists no driver errors or contributing factors in the police data. The report further notes the bicyclist was not using any safety equipment. Emergency responders treated and removed the injured cyclist from the scene. The data records the point of impact as the vehicle’s center back end and the bicyclist’s injury as a head injury with concussion.
27
SUV driver hits motorcyclist at 112th and 37th▸Jul 27 - An SUV driver heading south hit a westbound motorcyclist at 112th Street and 37th Avenue in Queens. The 21-year-old rider suffered an arm bruise. Police recorded driver inattention by both drivers. Night, empty blocks, and still the crash.
A motorcycle and an SUV collided at 112th Street and 37th Avenue in Queens. The motorcyclist, 21, was injured with a contusion to his lower arm; he was conscious and not ejected. Both vehicles were traveling straight, the motorcycle west and the SUV south. According to the police report, officers recorded “Driver Inattention/Distraction” for both drivers. The SUV driver is listed as licensed in New York. No pedestrians were involved. The crash was recorded at 12:04 a.m. Police assigned the case to the 115th Precinct.
23
Two Sedans Collide on Grand Central Parkway▸Jul 23 - Two sedans collided on Grand Central Parkway. Five people were hurt — two drivers and three passengers. Injuries included head and neck trauma. Airbags deployed. Police list contributing factors as 'Unspecified.'
Two sedans collided on the Grand Central Parkway in Queens. According to the police report, five occupants were injured: two drivers and three passengers. Injuries included head and neck trauma; one driver complained of whiplash. Both vehicles were traveling east and were going straight ahead. Points of impact were the right front bumper of one sedan and the right rear quarter panel of the other. Airbags deployed in at least one vehicle. The report lists contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors were identified in the data.
Aug 15 - The driver of an SUV turned right on 107 St at 37 Rd and hit a sedan going straight. Six people were injured — four passengers and both drivers. Police cited failure to yield. Both vehicles show right-front damage.
The driver of an SUV made a right turn on 107 St at 37 Rd and collided with a sedan traveling straight. Six people were injured: four passengers and both drivers. Reported injuries include back injuries, a knee/lower-leg/foot injury, and an elbow/arm/hand injury. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way." Vehicle data list point-of-impact and damage to both vehicles' right-front bumpers, consistent with a turning conflict. The persons' records list "None" under safety equipment for occupants. Police recorded failure to yield as the driver error in the crash.
15
Unlicensed driver hits sedan in Queens▸Aug 15 - Eastbound sedan struck at 97 St and 31 Ave. Front-end smash into its left side. Two women in the other vehicle hurt. Shock. Head and arm pain. Police cite Failure to Yield. Streets built for speed, not mercy.
A southbound vehicle collided with an eastbound sedan at 97 St and 31 Ave in Queens. Two people in the southbound vehicle were injured: a 30-year-old driver with head pain and a 24-year-old front passenger with upper-arm pain. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.” The southbound driver was unlicensed. The impact was to the sedan’s left side and the striking vehicle’s center front. No victim is blamed here. Driver errors came first: Failure to Yield, compounded by operating without a license. Safety equipment for the injured was listed as unknown.
12
SUV rear-ends taxi on Northern Boulevard▸Aug 12 - Westbound SUV slammed a stopped taxi on Northern Boulevard at 71st Street in Queens. The cab took the hit in the back. The SUV’s nose crumpled. One driver was hurt. Police cite distraction. Traffic turned to metal and pain.
A westbound SUV struck the rear of a stopped taxi on Northern Boulevard at 71st Street in Queens. The taxi was stopped in traffic; the SUV was going straight. One driver, a 32-year-old man, was injured with back pain and internal complaints. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Driver Inattention/Distraction.” The crash profile shows classic rear-end impact: center front of the SUV into the center back of the taxi. Driver error led the list. Only after that does equipment appear in the record, including seat belts noted for both drivers. No pedestrians or cyclists were reported hurt.
12
Turning Tesla hits cyclist on 32 Ave▸Aug 12 - A right‑turning Tesla struck a westbound cyclist at 68 St and 32 Ave in Queens. The rider went down hard. Arm fractured. Conscious at the scene. Police cite Failure to Yield. Another day, same corner danger.
A Tesla sedan making a right turn collided with a westbound cyclist at 68 St and 32 Ave in Queens. The bicyclist, a 25-year-old woman, suffered an arm fracture and was conscious after the crash. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.” The sedan struck the bike’s left front, and the car showed damage to its right-front quarter panel, consistent with a turn into a rider’s path. Driver errors include Failure to Yield. Only after those actions does equipment appear in the data: the report lists “Helmet (Motorcycle Only)” under safety equipment for the cyclist.
12
Car Plows Into Queens Food Truck▸Aug 12 - A car slammed into a food truck in Astoria. Three people died. Metal twisted. Lives ended. The street became a scene of sudden loss.
CBS New York reported on August 12, 2025, that a car crashed into a food truck at 19th Avenue and 42nd Street in Astoria, Queens, killing three people. The article quotes witnesses, including a man who 'narrowly escaped tragedy.' Details on the driver's actions remain scarce, but the crash highlights the lethal risk vehicles pose to people on city streets. The incident raises questions about street design and the exposure of workers and customers at curbside businesses.
-
Car Plows Into Queens Food Truck,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-08-12
12
González-Rojas Backs Safety‑Boosting Street Reforms Now▸Aug 12 - A speeding driver killed himself and two pedestrians in Astoria. Politicians demand lower speed limits, protected lanes, and daylighting. Slower speeds save lives. The city holds the power. Action is overdue.
On August 12, 2025, after a deadly Astoria crash, Council Member Tiffany Caban, Assembly Member Jessica Gonzalez-Rojas, and Zohran Mamdani called for urgent street safety reforms. Caban demanded a 20 mph limit, protected bike lanes, and universal daylighting. Mamdani backed Sammy’s Law and curbs on car traffic near schools. Transportation Alternatives urged the city to use its new authority to lower speed limits, stating, "Slower speeds are proven to reduce crashes dramatically." Safety analysts confirm: lowering limits cuts crash severity and frequency, protecting pedestrians and cyclists without burdening them. No bill was filed, but the call is clear—speed kills, and the city can stop it.
-
UPDATE: Speeding Senior Driver Kills Self and Two Pedestrians in Astoria, Pols Call for 20 MPH Limit,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-12
8
SUV Left Turn Collides With Motorcycle Passenger▸Aug 8 - The driver of an SUV turned left and hit a motorcycle on Roosevelt Avenue. A 31-year-old woman riding as a motorcycle passenger suffered hip and leg contusions. Police listed driver inattention/distraction for both drivers.
The driver of an SUV made a left turn and collided with a motorcycle that was going straight at 77-01 Roosevelt Avenue. A 31-year-old woman riding as a passenger on the motorcycle suffered contusions to her hip and upper leg. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was listed as a contributing factor for both vehicles. Police records list the SUV point of impact at the right front quarter panel and the motorcycle at the center front end. The accident summaries note the crash left four others with unspecified injuries. The report attributes the crash to driver inattention rather than roadway or victim actions.
8
Dirt Bike Rider Thrown, Leg Fractured on Roosevelt▸Aug 8 - A sedan driver and a dirt bike rider collided on Roosevelt Ave at 2:45 a.m. The 25-year-old rider was thrown and suffered a leg fracture. Police recorded driver inattention and unsafe speed.
A sedan driver and a dirt bike rider collided at 78-01 Roosevelt Avenue in Queens at 2:45 a.m. The 25-year-old rider was partially ejected and sustained a fractured lower leg. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Unsafe Speed' contributed to the crash. Both operators were recorded as going straight ahead. Police noted impact to the sedan’s right front bumper and the dirt bike’s front end. No other serious injuries were reported. The data identifies the injured person as the rider; the sedan driver was not reported injured.
8
González‑Rojas Backs Safety‑Boosting Astoria Bike Lane Project▸Aug 8 - DOT stands firm on Astoria’s protected bike lanes. Businesses sue. Misinformation clouds facts. Cyclists and pedestrians face delay. Safety waits while lawsuits drag on.
On August 8, 2025, the Department of Transportation reaffirmed its commitment to protected bike lanes and traffic calming on 31st Street in Astoria, despite a lawsuit from local businesses. The project, not tied to a council bill or committee, aims to cut injuries on a deadly corridor. DOT spokesman Will Livingston said, “We stand firmly behind this project and will defend our work in court.” Council Member Tiffany Caban, Sen. Kristen Gonzalez, and Assembly Member Jessica Gonzalez-Rojas backed the redesign in June. The safety analyst warns: opposition and misinformation from businesses can stall proven safety measures, putting vulnerable road users at risk.
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DOT Stands By Astoria Safety Project Despite Foes’ Anti-Bike Lawsuit,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-08
7
Rear-End on 97th Hurts Passenger, Driver▸Aug 7 - Both drivers slowed on 97th near 35th. A driver hit the back of the SUV ahead. A 47-year-old passenger and a 45-year-old driver suffered back injuries. Police recorded driver inattention and following too closely.
Two northbound SUVs collided on 97th Street at 35th Avenue in Queens. According to the police report, both drivers were slowing or stopping when one driver hit the back of the SUV ahead, leaving front damage to the rear vehicle and rear damage to the lead SUV. A 47-year-old right-rear passenger and a 45-year-old driver suffered back injuries and whiplash. Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction and Following Too Closely. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. Forms list center-front damage on the rear driver's SUV and center-rear damage on the lead driver's SUV.
6
Sedan Turning Left Hits Cyclist on 113 St▸Aug 6 - A sedan turned left and hit a bicyclist at 113th Street and 34th Avenue in Queens. The 53-year-old man suffered a shoulder injury and abrasions. The sedan driver was not hurt.
The driver of the sedan made a left turn and hit a 53-year-old male cyclist at 113th Street and 34th Avenue in Queens. The cyclist suffered a shoulder/upper-arm injury and abrasions and was conscious at the scene. The sedan driver was not injured. According to the police report, "the sedan was making a left turn while the cyclist was going straight." Police listed contributing factors as "Unspecified" for the bicyclist and the vehicle. No specific driver errors were recorded in the report. Point of impact was recorded at the sedan's left rear bumper and the bicycle's center front end.
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Two Sedans Collide; Passenger Hurt in Queens▸Aug 4 - Two eastbound sedans collided on Junction Boulevard at Northern Boulevard. A 57-year-old right rear passenger suffered whiplash and back injuries. Police recorded driver inattention and driver inexperience as contributing factors.
Two drivers headed east on Junction Boulevard collided at Northern Boulevard. According to the police report, a 57-year-old right rear passenger was injured and complained of whiplash and back pain. The report notes center front impact on one vehicle and center back impact on the other. Police recorded "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Driver Inexperience" as contributing factors. The injured occupant was conscious, not ejected, and listed as wearing a lap belt and harness. The crash damaged both vehicles at their center ends and left one passenger hurt.
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Parked SUV Struck Moped Rider on Parkway▸Aug 4 - A parked SUV and a moped collided on Grand Central Parkway. The 32‑year‑old moped driver was injured, shoulder and abrasion wounds. Police cited driver inattention as a contributing factor.
An SUV parked on Grand Central Parkway and a westbound moped traveling straight ahead collided. The moped driver, a 32‑year‑old man, suffered a shoulder/upper‑arm injury and an abrasion and was listed as injured and conscious. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" was a contributing factor. The SUV’s pre‑crash position is recorded as Parked; the moped’s pre‑crash action is Going Straight Ahead. Point of impact is listed as the SUV left rear bumper and the moped right front bumper. The moped operator is recorded as unlicensed. No other injuries were reported.
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Man Killed By Car In Queens Dispute▸Aug 1 - A car struck and killed a 23-year-old man in Ozone Park. The driver fled, then turned himself in. Police say the crash followed a heated confrontation. The victim died at Jamaica Hospital.
ABC7 reported on August 1, 2025, that a 23-year-old man died after being hit by a car at 101st Avenue and Liberty Boulevard in Queens. Police said the incident followed a domestic dispute. The driver, who was the woman's current boyfriend, told police the victim approached his car "while flashing what appeared to be a gun" and was struck as the driver tried to leave. The driver later went to the police. No charges had been filed as of publication, with the district attorney still reviewing the case. The crash highlights the lethal risk when vehicles are used during conflicts.
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Man Killed By Car In Queens Dispute,
ABC7,
Published 2025-08-01
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Driver Fails to Yield, Hits Queens Cyclist▸Jul 29 - A driver in a sedan hit a 59-year-old woman on a bike at 35th Avenue and 101st Street in Queens. She suffered hip and upper leg injuries and whiplash. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver.
A driver in a Honda sedan traveling west on 35th Avenue hit a 59-year-old woman riding her bike south on 101st Street. The driver hit the bicycle on its left side with the sedan’s right front bumper. The woman suffered hip and upper leg injuries and reported whiplash. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.' Police recorded failure to yield by the driver. The report lists no contributing factors for the cyclist. No other injuries were reported. The crash was in the 115th Precinct area of Queens.
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Right-Turn Collision Injures Two Pedestrians, Cyclist▸Jul 28 - A motorcycle driver turned right at Northern Blvd and 85 St and hit an e-bike rider going straight. Two women on foot were hurt. A 53-year-old rider was ejected with a leg fracture. Police recorded improper lane use.
An e-bike rider and a motorcycle driver collided at Northern Blvd and 85 St in Queens. Two female pedestrians, ages 77 and 67, were injured at the intersection with leg injuries. A 53-year-old male rider was ejected and suffered a leg fracture. According to the police report, “Passing or Lane Usage Improper” was a contributing factor. The motorcycle driver was unlicensed. The e-bike was traveling west, going straight; the motorcycle driver was making a right turn. Three vulnerable road users were hurt in a crash shaped by improper lane use and a driver without a license.
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BMW Driver Making Left Turn Hits 70-Year-Old Pedestrian▸Jul 28 - A BMW driver making a left turn hit a 70-year-old woman in a marked crosswalk on 32nd Avenue in Queens. She complained of pain, shock, and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. Police cited driver inattention/distraction.
A 70-year-old woman was struck while crossing 32nd Avenue in Queens and sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg and foot. “According to the police report ...” the pedestrian was in a marked crosswalk with no signal when the crash occurred. The driver, operating a 2022 BMW sedan, was making a left turn. Police list “Driver Inattention/Distraction” as the contributing factor. The pedestrian complained of pain and shock. The report notes no vehicle damage and does not record any contributing errors by the pedestrian.
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Cyclist Ejected After Rear Impact on 108th▸Jul 28 - A 28-year-old cyclist was ejected after striking the center back end of another vehicle on 108th Street at 35th Avenue. He suffered a head injury and concussion and lay in shock as paramedics removed him from the scene.
A 28-year-old male bicyclist was injured and ejected on 108th Street at 35th Avenue in Queens. “According to the police report, the cyclist struck the center back end, was ejected, suffered a head injury, and was in shock with a concussion.” The report lists no driver errors or contributing factors in the police data. The report further notes the bicyclist was not using any safety equipment. Emergency responders treated and removed the injured cyclist from the scene. The data records the point of impact as the vehicle’s center back end and the bicyclist’s injury as a head injury with concussion.
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SUV driver hits motorcyclist at 112th and 37th▸Jul 27 - An SUV driver heading south hit a westbound motorcyclist at 112th Street and 37th Avenue in Queens. The 21-year-old rider suffered an arm bruise. Police recorded driver inattention by both drivers. Night, empty blocks, and still the crash.
A motorcycle and an SUV collided at 112th Street and 37th Avenue in Queens. The motorcyclist, 21, was injured with a contusion to his lower arm; he was conscious and not ejected. Both vehicles were traveling straight, the motorcycle west and the SUV south. According to the police report, officers recorded “Driver Inattention/Distraction” for both drivers. The SUV driver is listed as licensed in New York. No pedestrians were involved. The crash was recorded at 12:04 a.m. Police assigned the case to the 115th Precinct.
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Two Sedans Collide on Grand Central Parkway▸Jul 23 - Two sedans collided on Grand Central Parkway. Five people were hurt — two drivers and three passengers. Injuries included head and neck trauma. Airbags deployed. Police list contributing factors as 'Unspecified.'
Two sedans collided on the Grand Central Parkway in Queens. According to the police report, five occupants were injured: two drivers and three passengers. Injuries included head and neck trauma; one driver complained of whiplash. Both vehicles were traveling east and were going straight ahead. Points of impact were the right front bumper of one sedan and the right rear quarter panel of the other. Airbags deployed in at least one vehicle. The report lists contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors were identified in the data.
Aug 15 - Eastbound sedan struck at 97 St and 31 Ave. Front-end smash into its left side. Two women in the other vehicle hurt. Shock. Head and arm pain. Police cite Failure to Yield. Streets built for speed, not mercy.
A southbound vehicle collided with an eastbound sedan at 97 St and 31 Ave in Queens. Two people in the southbound vehicle were injured: a 30-year-old driver with head pain and a 24-year-old front passenger with upper-arm pain. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.” The southbound driver was unlicensed. The impact was to the sedan’s left side and the striking vehicle’s center front. No victim is blamed here. Driver errors came first: Failure to Yield, compounded by operating without a license. Safety equipment for the injured was listed as unknown.
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SUV rear-ends taxi on Northern Boulevard▸Aug 12 - Westbound SUV slammed a stopped taxi on Northern Boulevard at 71st Street in Queens. The cab took the hit in the back. The SUV’s nose crumpled. One driver was hurt. Police cite distraction. Traffic turned to metal and pain.
A westbound SUV struck the rear of a stopped taxi on Northern Boulevard at 71st Street in Queens. The taxi was stopped in traffic; the SUV was going straight. One driver, a 32-year-old man, was injured with back pain and internal complaints. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Driver Inattention/Distraction.” The crash profile shows classic rear-end impact: center front of the SUV into the center back of the taxi. Driver error led the list. Only after that does equipment appear in the record, including seat belts noted for both drivers. No pedestrians or cyclists were reported hurt.
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Turning Tesla hits cyclist on 32 Ave▸Aug 12 - A right‑turning Tesla struck a westbound cyclist at 68 St and 32 Ave in Queens. The rider went down hard. Arm fractured. Conscious at the scene. Police cite Failure to Yield. Another day, same corner danger.
A Tesla sedan making a right turn collided with a westbound cyclist at 68 St and 32 Ave in Queens. The bicyclist, a 25-year-old woman, suffered an arm fracture and was conscious after the crash. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.” The sedan struck the bike’s left front, and the car showed damage to its right-front quarter panel, consistent with a turn into a rider’s path. Driver errors include Failure to Yield. Only after those actions does equipment appear in the data: the report lists “Helmet (Motorcycle Only)” under safety equipment for the cyclist.
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Car Plows Into Queens Food Truck▸Aug 12 - A car slammed into a food truck in Astoria. Three people died. Metal twisted. Lives ended. The street became a scene of sudden loss.
CBS New York reported on August 12, 2025, that a car crashed into a food truck at 19th Avenue and 42nd Street in Astoria, Queens, killing three people. The article quotes witnesses, including a man who 'narrowly escaped tragedy.' Details on the driver's actions remain scarce, but the crash highlights the lethal risk vehicles pose to people on city streets. The incident raises questions about street design and the exposure of workers and customers at curbside businesses.
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Car Plows Into Queens Food Truck,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-08-12
12
González-Rojas Backs Safety‑Boosting Street Reforms Now▸Aug 12 - A speeding driver killed himself and two pedestrians in Astoria. Politicians demand lower speed limits, protected lanes, and daylighting. Slower speeds save lives. The city holds the power. Action is overdue.
On August 12, 2025, after a deadly Astoria crash, Council Member Tiffany Caban, Assembly Member Jessica Gonzalez-Rojas, and Zohran Mamdani called for urgent street safety reforms. Caban demanded a 20 mph limit, protected bike lanes, and universal daylighting. Mamdani backed Sammy’s Law and curbs on car traffic near schools. Transportation Alternatives urged the city to use its new authority to lower speed limits, stating, "Slower speeds are proven to reduce crashes dramatically." Safety analysts confirm: lowering limits cuts crash severity and frequency, protecting pedestrians and cyclists without burdening them. No bill was filed, but the call is clear—speed kills, and the city can stop it.
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UPDATE: Speeding Senior Driver Kills Self and Two Pedestrians in Astoria, Pols Call for 20 MPH Limit,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-12
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SUV Left Turn Collides With Motorcycle Passenger▸Aug 8 - The driver of an SUV turned left and hit a motorcycle on Roosevelt Avenue. A 31-year-old woman riding as a motorcycle passenger suffered hip and leg contusions. Police listed driver inattention/distraction for both drivers.
The driver of an SUV made a left turn and collided with a motorcycle that was going straight at 77-01 Roosevelt Avenue. A 31-year-old woman riding as a passenger on the motorcycle suffered contusions to her hip and upper leg. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was listed as a contributing factor for both vehicles. Police records list the SUV point of impact at the right front quarter panel and the motorcycle at the center front end. The accident summaries note the crash left four others with unspecified injuries. The report attributes the crash to driver inattention rather than roadway or victim actions.
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Dirt Bike Rider Thrown, Leg Fractured on Roosevelt▸Aug 8 - A sedan driver and a dirt bike rider collided on Roosevelt Ave at 2:45 a.m. The 25-year-old rider was thrown and suffered a leg fracture. Police recorded driver inattention and unsafe speed.
A sedan driver and a dirt bike rider collided at 78-01 Roosevelt Avenue in Queens at 2:45 a.m. The 25-year-old rider was partially ejected and sustained a fractured lower leg. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Unsafe Speed' contributed to the crash. Both operators were recorded as going straight ahead. Police noted impact to the sedan’s right front bumper and the dirt bike’s front end. No other serious injuries were reported. The data identifies the injured person as the rider; the sedan driver was not reported injured.
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González‑Rojas Backs Safety‑Boosting Astoria Bike Lane Project▸Aug 8 - DOT stands firm on Astoria’s protected bike lanes. Businesses sue. Misinformation clouds facts. Cyclists and pedestrians face delay. Safety waits while lawsuits drag on.
On August 8, 2025, the Department of Transportation reaffirmed its commitment to protected bike lanes and traffic calming on 31st Street in Astoria, despite a lawsuit from local businesses. The project, not tied to a council bill or committee, aims to cut injuries on a deadly corridor. DOT spokesman Will Livingston said, “We stand firmly behind this project and will defend our work in court.” Council Member Tiffany Caban, Sen. Kristen Gonzalez, and Assembly Member Jessica Gonzalez-Rojas backed the redesign in June. The safety analyst warns: opposition and misinformation from businesses can stall proven safety measures, putting vulnerable road users at risk.
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DOT Stands By Astoria Safety Project Despite Foes’ Anti-Bike Lawsuit,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-08
7
Rear-End on 97th Hurts Passenger, Driver▸Aug 7 - Both drivers slowed on 97th near 35th. A driver hit the back of the SUV ahead. A 47-year-old passenger and a 45-year-old driver suffered back injuries. Police recorded driver inattention and following too closely.
Two northbound SUVs collided on 97th Street at 35th Avenue in Queens. According to the police report, both drivers were slowing or stopping when one driver hit the back of the SUV ahead, leaving front damage to the rear vehicle and rear damage to the lead SUV. A 47-year-old right-rear passenger and a 45-year-old driver suffered back injuries and whiplash. Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction and Following Too Closely. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. Forms list center-front damage on the rear driver's SUV and center-rear damage on the lead driver's SUV.
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Sedan Turning Left Hits Cyclist on 113 St▸Aug 6 - A sedan turned left and hit a bicyclist at 113th Street and 34th Avenue in Queens. The 53-year-old man suffered a shoulder injury and abrasions. The sedan driver was not hurt.
The driver of the sedan made a left turn and hit a 53-year-old male cyclist at 113th Street and 34th Avenue in Queens. The cyclist suffered a shoulder/upper-arm injury and abrasions and was conscious at the scene. The sedan driver was not injured. According to the police report, "the sedan was making a left turn while the cyclist was going straight." Police listed contributing factors as "Unspecified" for the bicyclist and the vehicle. No specific driver errors were recorded in the report. Point of impact was recorded at the sedan's left rear bumper and the bicycle's center front end.
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Two Sedans Collide; Passenger Hurt in Queens▸Aug 4 - Two eastbound sedans collided on Junction Boulevard at Northern Boulevard. A 57-year-old right rear passenger suffered whiplash and back injuries. Police recorded driver inattention and driver inexperience as contributing factors.
Two drivers headed east on Junction Boulevard collided at Northern Boulevard. According to the police report, a 57-year-old right rear passenger was injured and complained of whiplash and back pain. The report notes center front impact on one vehicle and center back impact on the other. Police recorded "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Driver Inexperience" as contributing factors. The injured occupant was conscious, not ejected, and listed as wearing a lap belt and harness. The crash damaged both vehicles at their center ends and left one passenger hurt.
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Parked SUV Struck Moped Rider on Parkway▸Aug 4 - A parked SUV and a moped collided on Grand Central Parkway. The 32‑year‑old moped driver was injured, shoulder and abrasion wounds. Police cited driver inattention as a contributing factor.
An SUV parked on Grand Central Parkway and a westbound moped traveling straight ahead collided. The moped driver, a 32‑year‑old man, suffered a shoulder/upper‑arm injury and an abrasion and was listed as injured and conscious. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" was a contributing factor. The SUV’s pre‑crash position is recorded as Parked; the moped’s pre‑crash action is Going Straight Ahead. Point of impact is listed as the SUV left rear bumper and the moped right front bumper. The moped operator is recorded as unlicensed. No other injuries were reported.
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Man Killed By Car In Queens Dispute▸Aug 1 - A car struck and killed a 23-year-old man in Ozone Park. The driver fled, then turned himself in. Police say the crash followed a heated confrontation. The victim died at Jamaica Hospital.
ABC7 reported on August 1, 2025, that a 23-year-old man died after being hit by a car at 101st Avenue and Liberty Boulevard in Queens. Police said the incident followed a domestic dispute. The driver, who was the woman's current boyfriend, told police the victim approached his car "while flashing what appeared to be a gun" and was struck as the driver tried to leave. The driver later went to the police. No charges had been filed as of publication, with the district attorney still reviewing the case. The crash highlights the lethal risk when vehicles are used during conflicts.
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Man Killed By Car In Queens Dispute,
ABC7,
Published 2025-08-01
29
Driver Fails to Yield, Hits Queens Cyclist▸Jul 29 - A driver in a sedan hit a 59-year-old woman on a bike at 35th Avenue and 101st Street in Queens. She suffered hip and upper leg injuries and whiplash. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver.
A driver in a Honda sedan traveling west on 35th Avenue hit a 59-year-old woman riding her bike south on 101st Street. The driver hit the bicycle on its left side with the sedan’s right front bumper. The woman suffered hip and upper leg injuries and reported whiplash. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.' Police recorded failure to yield by the driver. The report lists no contributing factors for the cyclist. No other injuries were reported. The crash was in the 115th Precinct area of Queens.
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Right-Turn Collision Injures Two Pedestrians, Cyclist▸Jul 28 - A motorcycle driver turned right at Northern Blvd and 85 St and hit an e-bike rider going straight. Two women on foot were hurt. A 53-year-old rider was ejected with a leg fracture. Police recorded improper lane use.
An e-bike rider and a motorcycle driver collided at Northern Blvd and 85 St in Queens. Two female pedestrians, ages 77 and 67, were injured at the intersection with leg injuries. A 53-year-old male rider was ejected and suffered a leg fracture. According to the police report, “Passing or Lane Usage Improper” was a contributing factor. The motorcycle driver was unlicensed. The e-bike was traveling west, going straight; the motorcycle driver was making a right turn. Three vulnerable road users were hurt in a crash shaped by improper lane use and a driver without a license.
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BMW Driver Making Left Turn Hits 70-Year-Old Pedestrian▸Jul 28 - A BMW driver making a left turn hit a 70-year-old woman in a marked crosswalk on 32nd Avenue in Queens. She complained of pain, shock, and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. Police cited driver inattention/distraction.
A 70-year-old woman was struck while crossing 32nd Avenue in Queens and sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg and foot. “According to the police report ...” the pedestrian was in a marked crosswalk with no signal when the crash occurred. The driver, operating a 2022 BMW sedan, was making a left turn. Police list “Driver Inattention/Distraction” as the contributing factor. The pedestrian complained of pain and shock. The report notes no vehicle damage and does not record any contributing errors by the pedestrian.
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Cyclist Ejected After Rear Impact on 108th▸Jul 28 - A 28-year-old cyclist was ejected after striking the center back end of another vehicle on 108th Street at 35th Avenue. He suffered a head injury and concussion and lay in shock as paramedics removed him from the scene.
A 28-year-old male bicyclist was injured and ejected on 108th Street at 35th Avenue in Queens. “According to the police report, the cyclist struck the center back end, was ejected, suffered a head injury, and was in shock with a concussion.” The report lists no driver errors or contributing factors in the police data. The report further notes the bicyclist was not using any safety equipment. Emergency responders treated and removed the injured cyclist from the scene. The data records the point of impact as the vehicle’s center back end and the bicyclist’s injury as a head injury with concussion.
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SUV driver hits motorcyclist at 112th and 37th▸Jul 27 - An SUV driver heading south hit a westbound motorcyclist at 112th Street and 37th Avenue in Queens. The 21-year-old rider suffered an arm bruise. Police recorded driver inattention by both drivers. Night, empty blocks, and still the crash.
A motorcycle and an SUV collided at 112th Street and 37th Avenue in Queens. The motorcyclist, 21, was injured with a contusion to his lower arm; he was conscious and not ejected. Both vehicles were traveling straight, the motorcycle west and the SUV south. According to the police report, officers recorded “Driver Inattention/Distraction” for both drivers. The SUV driver is listed as licensed in New York. No pedestrians were involved. The crash was recorded at 12:04 a.m. Police assigned the case to the 115th Precinct.
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Two Sedans Collide on Grand Central Parkway▸Jul 23 - Two sedans collided on Grand Central Parkway. Five people were hurt — two drivers and three passengers. Injuries included head and neck trauma. Airbags deployed. Police list contributing factors as 'Unspecified.'
Two sedans collided on the Grand Central Parkway in Queens. According to the police report, five occupants were injured: two drivers and three passengers. Injuries included head and neck trauma; one driver complained of whiplash. Both vehicles were traveling east and were going straight ahead. Points of impact were the right front bumper of one sedan and the right rear quarter panel of the other. Airbags deployed in at least one vehicle. The report lists contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors were identified in the data.
Aug 12 - Westbound SUV slammed a stopped taxi on Northern Boulevard at 71st Street in Queens. The cab took the hit in the back. The SUV’s nose crumpled. One driver was hurt. Police cite distraction. Traffic turned to metal and pain.
A westbound SUV struck the rear of a stopped taxi on Northern Boulevard at 71st Street in Queens. The taxi was stopped in traffic; the SUV was going straight. One driver, a 32-year-old man, was injured with back pain and internal complaints. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Driver Inattention/Distraction.” The crash profile shows classic rear-end impact: center front of the SUV into the center back of the taxi. Driver error led the list. Only after that does equipment appear in the record, including seat belts noted for both drivers. No pedestrians or cyclists were reported hurt.
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Turning Tesla hits cyclist on 32 Ave▸Aug 12 - A right‑turning Tesla struck a westbound cyclist at 68 St and 32 Ave in Queens. The rider went down hard. Arm fractured. Conscious at the scene. Police cite Failure to Yield. Another day, same corner danger.
A Tesla sedan making a right turn collided with a westbound cyclist at 68 St and 32 Ave in Queens. The bicyclist, a 25-year-old woman, suffered an arm fracture and was conscious after the crash. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.” The sedan struck the bike’s left front, and the car showed damage to its right-front quarter panel, consistent with a turn into a rider’s path. Driver errors include Failure to Yield. Only after those actions does equipment appear in the data: the report lists “Helmet (Motorcycle Only)” under safety equipment for the cyclist.
12
Car Plows Into Queens Food Truck▸Aug 12 - A car slammed into a food truck in Astoria. Three people died. Metal twisted. Lives ended. The street became a scene of sudden loss.
CBS New York reported on August 12, 2025, that a car crashed into a food truck at 19th Avenue and 42nd Street in Astoria, Queens, killing three people. The article quotes witnesses, including a man who 'narrowly escaped tragedy.' Details on the driver's actions remain scarce, but the crash highlights the lethal risk vehicles pose to people on city streets. The incident raises questions about street design and the exposure of workers and customers at curbside businesses.
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Car Plows Into Queens Food Truck,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-08-12
12
González-Rojas Backs Safety‑Boosting Street Reforms Now▸Aug 12 - A speeding driver killed himself and two pedestrians in Astoria. Politicians demand lower speed limits, protected lanes, and daylighting. Slower speeds save lives. The city holds the power. Action is overdue.
On August 12, 2025, after a deadly Astoria crash, Council Member Tiffany Caban, Assembly Member Jessica Gonzalez-Rojas, and Zohran Mamdani called for urgent street safety reforms. Caban demanded a 20 mph limit, protected bike lanes, and universal daylighting. Mamdani backed Sammy’s Law and curbs on car traffic near schools. Transportation Alternatives urged the city to use its new authority to lower speed limits, stating, "Slower speeds are proven to reduce crashes dramatically." Safety analysts confirm: lowering limits cuts crash severity and frequency, protecting pedestrians and cyclists without burdening them. No bill was filed, but the call is clear—speed kills, and the city can stop it.
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UPDATE: Speeding Senior Driver Kills Self and Two Pedestrians in Astoria, Pols Call for 20 MPH Limit,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-12
8
SUV Left Turn Collides With Motorcycle Passenger▸Aug 8 - The driver of an SUV turned left and hit a motorcycle on Roosevelt Avenue. A 31-year-old woman riding as a motorcycle passenger suffered hip and leg contusions. Police listed driver inattention/distraction for both drivers.
The driver of an SUV made a left turn and collided with a motorcycle that was going straight at 77-01 Roosevelt Avenue. A 31-year-old woman riding as a passenger on the motorcycle suffered contusions to her hip and upper leg. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was listed as a contributing factor for both vehicles. Police records list the SUV point of impact at the right front quarter panel and the motorcycle at the center front end. The accident summaries note the crash left four others with unspecified injuries. The report attributes the crash to driver inattention rather than roadway or victim actions.
8
Dirt Bike Rider Thrown, Leg Fractured on Roosevelt▸Aug 8 - A sedan driver and a dirt bike rider collided on Roosevelt Ave at 2:45 a.m. The 25-year-old rider was thrown and suffered a leg fracture. Police recorded driver inattention and unsafe speed.
A sedan driver and a dirt bike rider collided at 78-01 Roosevelt Avenue in Queens at 2:45 a.m. The 25-year-old rider was partially ejected and sustained a fractured lower leg. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Unsafe Speed' contributed to the crash. Both operators were recorded as going straight ahead. Police noted impact to the sedan’s right front bumper and the dirt bike’s front end. No other serious injuries were reported. The data identifies the injured person as the rider; the sedan driver was not reported injured.
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González‑Rojas Backs Safety‑Boosting Astoria Bike Lane Project▸Aug 8 - DOT stands firm on Astoria’s protected bike lanes. Businesses sue. Misinformation clouds facts. Cyclists and pedestrians face delay. Safety waits while lawsuits drag on.
On August 8, 2025, the Department of Transportation reaffirmed its commitment to protected bike lanes and traffic calming on 31st Street in Astoria, despite a lawsuit from local businesses. The project, not tied to a council bill or committee, aims to cut injuries on a deadly corridor. DOT spokesman Will Livingston said, “We stand firmly behind this project and will defend our work in court.” Council Member Tiffany Caban, Sen. Kristen Gonzalez, and Assembly Member Jessica Gonzalez-Rojas backed the redesign in June. The safety analyst warns: opposition and misinformation from businesses can stall proven safety measures, putting vulnerable road users at risk.
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DOT Stands By Astoria Safety Project Despite Foes’ Anti-Bike Lawsuit,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-08
7
Rear-End on 97th Hurts Passenger, Driver▸Aug 7 - Both drivers slowed on 97th near 35th. A driver hit the back of the SUV ahead. A 47-year-old passenger and a 45-year-old driver suffered back injuries. Police recorded driver inattention and following too closely.
Two northbound SUVs collided on 97th Street at 35th Avenue in Queens. According to the police report, both drivers were slowing or stopping when one driver hit the back of the SUV ahead, leaving front damage to the rear vehicle and rear damage to the lead SUV. A 47-year-old right-rear passenger and a 45-year-old driver suffered back injuries and whiplash. Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction and Following Too Closely. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. Forms list center-front damage on the rear driver's SUV and center-rear damage on the lead driver's SUV.
6
Sedan Turning Left Hits Cyclist on 113 St▸Aug 6 - A sedan turned left and hit a bicyclist at 113th Street and 34th Avenue in Queens. The 53-year-old man suffered a shoulder injury and abrasions. The sedan driver was not hurt.
The driver of the sedan made a left turn and hit a 53-year-old male cyclist at 113th Street and 34th Avenue in Queens. The cyclist suffered a shoulder/upper-arm injury and abrasions and was conscious at the scene. The sedan driver was not injured. According to the police report, "the sedan was making a left turn while the cyclist was going straight." Police listed contributing factors as "Unspecified" for the bicyclist and the vehicle. No specific driver errors were recorded in the report. Point of impact was recorded at the sedan's left rear bumper and the bicycle's center front end.
4
Two Sedans Collide; Passenger Hurt in Queens▸Aug 4 - Two eastbound sedans collided on Junction Boulevard at Northern Boulevard. A 57-year-old right rear passenger suffered whiplash and back injuries. Police recorded driver inattention and driver inexperience as contributing factors.
Two drivers headed east on Junction Boulevard collided at Northern Boulevard. According to the police report, a 57-year-old right rear passenger was injured and complained of whiplash and back pain. The report notes center front impact on one vehicle and center back impact on the other. Police recorded "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Driver Inexperience" as contributing factors. The injured occupant was conscious, not ejected, and listed as wearing a lap belt and harness. The crash damaged both vehicles at their center ends and left one passenger hurt.
4
Parked SUV Struck Moped Rider on Parkway▸Aug 4 - A parked SUV and a moped collided on Grand Central Parkway. The 32‑year‑old moped driver was injured, shoulder and abrasion wounds. Police cited driver inattention as a contributing factor.
An SUV parked on Grand Central Parkway and a westbound moped traveling straight ahead collided. The moped driver, a 32‑year‑old man, suffered a shoulder/upper‑arm injury and an abrasion and was listed as injured and conscious. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" was a contributing factor. The SUV’s pre‑crash position is recorded as Parked; the moped’s pre‑crash action is Going Straight Ahead. Point of impact is listed as the SUV left rear bumper and the moped right front bumper. The moped operator is recorded as unlicensed. No other injuries were reported.
1
Man Killed By Car In Queens Dispute▸Aug 1 - A car struck and killed a 23-year-old man in Ozone Park. The driver fled, then turned himself in. Police say the crash followed a heated confrontation. The victim died at Jamaica Hospital.
ABC7 reported on August 1, 2025, that a 23-year-old man died after being hit by a car at 101st Avenue and Liberty Boulevard in Queens. Police said the incident followed a domestic dispute. The driver, who was the woman's current boyfriend, told police the victim approached his car "while flashing what appeared to be a gun" and was struck as the driver tried to leave. The driver later went to the police. No charges had been filed as of publication, with the district attorney still reviewing the case. The crash highlights the lethal risk when vehicles are used during conflicts.
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Man Killed By Car In Queens Dispute,
ABC7,
Published 2025-08-01
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Driver Fails to Yield, Hits Queens Cyclist▸Jul 29 - A driver in a sedan hit a 59-year-old woman on a bike at 35th Avenue and 101st Street in Queens. She suffered hip and upper leg injuries and whiplash. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver.
A driver in a Honda sedan traveling west on 35th Avenue hit a 59-year-old woman riding her bike south on 101st Street. The driver hit the bicycle on its left side with the sedan’s right front bumper. The woman suffered hip and upper leg injuries and reported whiplash. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.' Police recorded failure to yield by the driver. The report lists no contributing factors for the cyclist. No other injuries were reported. The crash was in the 115th Precinct area of Queens.
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Right-Turn Collision Injures Two Pedestrians, Cyclist▸Jul 28 - A motorcycle driver turned right at Northern Blvd and 85 St and hit an e-bike rider going straight. Two women on foot were hurt. A 53-year-old rider was ejected with a leg fracture. Police recorded improper lane use.
An e-bike rider and a motorcycle driver collided at Northern Blvd and 85 St in Queens. Two female pedestrians, ages 77 and 67, were injured at the intersection with leg injuries. A 53-year-old male rider was ejected and suffered a leg fracture. According to the police report, “Passing or Lane Usage Improper” was a contributing factor. The motorcycle driver was unlicensed. The e-bike was traveling west, going straight; the motorcycle driver was making a right turn. Three vulnerable road users were hurt in a crash shaped by improper lane use and a driver without a license.
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BMW Driver Making Left Turn Hits 70-Year-Old Pedestrian▸Jul 28 - A BMW driver making a left turn hit a 70-year-old woman in a marked crosswalk on 32nd Avenue in Queens. She complained of pain, shock, and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. Police cited driver inattention/distraction.
A 70-year-old woman was struck while crossing 32nd Avenue in Queens and sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg and foot. “According to the police report ...” the pedestrian was in a marked crosswalk with no signal when the crash occurred. The driver, operating a 2022 BMW sedan, was making a left turn. Police list “Driver Inattention/Distraction” as the contributing factor. The pedestrian complained of pain and shock. The report notes no vehicle damage and does not record any contributing errors by the pedestrian.
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Cyclist Ejected After Rear Impact on 108th▸Jul 28 - A 28-year-old cyclist was ejected after striking the center back end of another vehicle on 108th Street at 35th Avenue. He suffered a head injury and concussion and lay in shock as paramedics removed him from the scene.
A 28-year-old male bicyclist was injured and ejected on 108th Street at 35th Avenue in Queens. “According to the police report, the cyclist struck the center back end, was ejected, suffered a head injury, and was in shock with a concussion.” The report lists no driver errors or contributing factors in the police data. The report further notes the bicyclist was not using any safety equipment. Emergency responders treated and removed the injured cyclist from the scene. The data records the point of impact as the vehicle’s center back end and the bicyclist’s injury as a head injury with concussion.
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SUV driver hits motorcyclist at 112th and 37th▸Jul 27 - An SUV driver heading south hit a westbound motorcyclist at 112th Street and 37th Avenue in Queens. The 21-year-old rider suffered an arm bruise. Police recorded driver inattention by both drivers. Night, empty blocks, and still the crash.
A motorcycle and an SUV collided at 112th Street and 37th Avenue in Queens. The motorcyclist, 21, was injured with a contusion to his lower arm; he was conscious and not ejected. Both vehicles were traveling straight, the motorcycle west and the SUV south. According to the police report, officers recorded “Driver Inattention/Distraction” for both drivers. The SUV driver is listed as licensed in New York. No pedestrians were involved. The crash was recorded at 12:04 a.m. Police assigned the case to the 115th Precinct.
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Two Sedans Collide on Grand Central Parkway▸Jul 23 - Two sedans collided on Grand Central Parkway. Five people were hurt — two drivers and three passengers. Injuries included head and neck trauma. Airbags deployed. Police list contributing factors as 'Unspecified.'
Two sedans collided on the Grand Central Parkway in Queens. According to the police report, five occupants were injured: two drivers and three passengers. Injuries included head and neck trauma; one driver complained of whiplash. Both vehicles were traveling east and were going straight ahead. Points of impact were the right front bumper of one sedan and the right rear quarter panel of the other. Airbags deployed in at least one vehicle. The report lists contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors were identified in the data.
Aug 12 - A right‑turning Tesla struck a westbound cyclist at 68 St and 32 Ave in Queens. The rider went down hard. Arm fractured. Conscious at the scene. Police cite Failure to Yield. Another day, same corner danger.
A Tesla sedan making a right turn collided with a westbound cyclist at 68 St and 32 Ave in Queens. The bicyclist, a 25-year-old woman, suffered an arm fracture and was conscious after the crash. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.” The sedan struck the bike’s left front, and the car showed damage to its right-front quarter panel, consistent with a turn into a rider’s path. Driver errors include Failure to Yield. Only after those actions does equipment appear in the data: the report lists “Helmet (Motorcycle Only)” under safety equipment for the cyclist.
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Car Plows Into Queens Food Truck▸Aug 12 - A car slammed into a food truck in Astoria. Three people died. Metal twisted. Lives ended. The street became a scene of sudden loss.
CBS New York reported on August 12, 2025, that a car crashed into a food truck at 19th Avenue and 42nd Street in Astoria, Queens, killing three people. The article quotes witnesses, including a man who 'narrowly escaped tragedy.' Details on the driver's actions remain scarce, but the crash highlights the lethal risk vehicles pose to people on city streets. The incident raises questions about street design and the exposure of workers and customers at curbside businesses.
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Car Plows Into Queens Food Truck,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-08-12
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González-Rojas Backs Safety‑Boosting Street Reforms Now▸Aug 12 - A speeding driver killed himself and two pedestrians in Astoria. Politicians demand lower speed limits, protected lanes, and daylighting. Slower speeds save lives. The city holds the power. Action is overdue.
On August 12, 2025, after a deadly Astoria crash, Council Member Tiffany Caban, Assembly Member Jessica Gonzalez-Rojas, and Zohran Mamdani called for urgent street safety reforms. Caban demanded a 20 mph limit, protected bike lanes, and universal daylighting. Mamdani backed Sammy’s Law and curbs on car traffic near schools. Transportation Alternatives urged the city to use its new authority to lower speed limits, stating, "Slower speeds are proven to reduce crashes dramatically." Safety analysts confirm: lowering limits cuts crash severity and frequency, protecting pedestrians and cyclists without burdening them. No bill was filed, but the call is clear—speed kills, and the city can stop it.
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UPDATE: Speeding Senior Driver Kills Self and Two Pedestrians in Astoria, Pols Call for 20 MPH Limit,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-12
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SUV Left Turn Collides With Motorcycle Passenger▸Aug 8 - The driver of an SUV turned left and hit a motorcycle on Roosevelt Avenue. A 31-year-old woman riding as a motorcycle passenger suffered hip and leg contusions. Police listed driver inattention/distraction for both drivers.
The driver of an SUV made a left turn and collided with a motorcycle that was going straight at 77-01 Roosevelt Avenue. A 31-year-old woman riding as a passenger on the motorcycle suffered contusions to her hip and upper leg. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was listed as a contributing factor for both vehicles. Police records list the SUV point of impact at the right front quarter panel and the motorcycle at the center front end. The accident summaries note the crash left four others with unspecified injuries. The report attributes the crash to driver inattention rather than roadway or victim actions.
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Dirt Bike Rider Thrown, Leg Fractured on Roosevelt▸Aug 8 - A sedan driver and a dirt bike rider collided on Roosevelt Ave at 2:45 a.m. The 25-year-old rider was thrown and suffered a leg fracture. Police recorded driver inattention and unsafe speed.
A sedan driver and a dirt bike rider collided at 78-01 Roosevelt Avenue in Queens at 2:45 a.m. The 25-year-old rider was partially ejected and sustained a fractured lower leg. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Unsafe Speed' contributed to the crash. Both operators were recorded as going straight ahead. Police noted impact to the sedan’s right front bumper and the dirt bike’s front end. No other serious injuries were reported. The data identifies the injured person as the rider; the sedan driver was not reported injured.
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González‑Rojas Backs Safety‑Boosting Astoria Bike Lane Project▸Aug 8 - DOT stands firm on Astoria’s protected bike lanes. Businesses sue. Misinformation clouds facts. Cyclists and pedestrians face delay. Safety waits while lawsuits drag on.
On August 8, 2025, the Department of Transportation reaffirmed its commitment to protected bike lanes and traffic calming on 31st Street in Astoria, despite a lawsuit from local businesses. The project, not tied to a council bill or committee, aims to cut injuries on a deadly corridor. DOT spokesman Will Livingston said, “We stand firmly behind this project and will defend our work in court.” Council Member Tiffany Caban, Sen. Kristen Gonzalez, and Assembly Member Jessica Gonzalez-Rojas backed the redesign in June. The safety analyst warns: opposition and misinformation from businesses can stall proven safety measures, putting vulnerable road users at risk.
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DOT Stands By Astoria Safety Project Despite Foes’ Anti-Bike Lawsuit,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-08
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Rear-End on 97th Hurts Passenger, Driver▸Aug 7 - Both drivers slowed on 97th near 35th. A driver hit the back of the SUV ahead. A 47-year-old passenger and a 45-year-old driver suffered back injuries. Police recorded driver inattention and following too closely.
Two northbound SUVs collided on 97th Street at 35th Avenue in Queens. According to the police report, both drivers were slowing or stopping when one driver hit the back of the SUV ahead, leaving front damage to the rear vehicle and rear damage to the lead SUV. A 47-year-old right-rear passenger and a 45-year-old driver suffered back injuries and whiplash. Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction and Following Too Closely. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. Forms list center-front damage on the rear driver's SUV and center-rear damage on the lead driver's SUV.
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Sedan Turning Left Hits Cyclist on 113 St▸Aug 6 - A sedan turned left and hit a bicyclist at 113th Street and 34th Avenue in Queens. The 53-year-old man suffered a shoulder injury and abrasions. The sedan driver was not hurt.
The driver of the sedan made a left turn and hit a 53-year-old male cyclist at 113th Street and 34th Avenue in Queens. The cyclist suffered a shoulder/upper-arm injury and abrasions and was conscious at the scene. The sedan driver was not injured. According to the police report, "the sedan was making a left turn while the cyclist was going straight." Police listed contributing factors as "Unspecified" for the bicyclist and the vehicle. No specific driver errors were recorded in the report. Point of impact was recorded at the sedan's left rear bumper and the bicycle's center front end.
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Two Sedans Collide; Passenger Hurt in Queens▸Aug 4 - Two eastbound sedans collided on Junction Boulevard at Northern Boulevard. A 57-year-old right rear passenger suffered whiplash and back injuries. Police recorded driver inattention and driver inexperience as contributing factors.
Two drivers headed east on Junction Boulevard collided at Northern Boulevard. According to the police report, a 57-year-old right rear passenger was injured and complained of whiplash and back pain. The report notes center front impact on one vehicle and center back impact on the other. Police recorded "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Driver Inexperience" as contributing factors. The injured occupant was conscious, not ejected, and listed as wearing a lap belt and harness. The crash damaged both vehicles at their center ends and left one passenger hurt.
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Parked SUV Struck Moped Rider on Parkway▸Aug 4 - A parked SUV and a moped collided on Grand Central Parkway. The 32‑year‑old moped driver was injured, shoulder and abrasion wounds. Police cited driver inattention as a contributing factor.
An SUV parked on Grand Central Parkway and a westbound moped traveling straight ahead collided. The moped driver, a 32‑year‑old man, suffered a shoulder/upper‑arm injury and an abrasion and was listed as injured and conscious. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" was a contributing factor. The SUV’s pre‑crash position is recorded as Parked; the moped’s pre‑crash action is Going Straight Ahead. Point of impact is listed as the SUV left rear bumper and the moped right front bumper. The moped operator is recorded as unlicensed. No other injuries were reported.
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Man Killed By Car In Queens Dispute▸Aug 1 - A car struck and killed a 23-year-old man in Ozone Park. The driver fled, then turned himself in. Police say the crash followed a heated confrontation. The victim died at Jamaica Hospital.
ABC7 reported on August 1, 2025, that a 23-year-old man died after being hit by a car at 101st Avenue and Liberty Boulevard in Queens. Police said the incident followed a domestic dispute. The driver, who was the woman's current boyfriend, told police the victim approached his car "while flashing what appeared to be a gun" and was struck as the driver tried to leave. The driver later went to the police. No charges had been filed as of publication, with the district attorney still reviewing the case. The crash highlights the lethal risk when vehicles are used during conflicts.
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Man Killed By Car In Queens Dispute,
ABC7,
Published 2025-08-01
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Driver Fails to Yield, Hits Queens Cyclist▸Jul 29 - A driver in a sedan hit a 59-year-old woman on a bike at 35th Avenue and 101st Street in Queens. She suffered hip and upper leg injuries and whiplash. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver.
A driver in a Honda sedan traveling west on 35th Avenue hit a 59-year-old woman riding her bike south on 101st Street. The driver hit the bicycle on its left side with the sedan’s right front bumper. The woman suffered hip and upper leg injuries and reported whiplash. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.' Police recorded failure to yield by the driver. The report lists no contributing factors for the cyclist. No other injuries were reported. The crash was in the 115th Precinct area of Queens.
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Right-Turn Collision Injures Two Pedestrians, Cyclist▸Jul 28 - A motorcycle driver turned right at Northern Blvd and 85 St and hit an e-bike rider going straight. Two women on foot were hurt. A 53-year-old rider was ejected with a leg fracture. Police recorded improper lane use.
An e-bike rider and a motorcycle driver collided at Northern Blvd and 85 St in Queens. Two female pedestrians, ages 77 and 67, were injured at the intersection with leg injuries. A 53-year-old male rider was ejected and suffered a leg fracture. According to the police report, “Passing or Lane Usage Improper” was a contributing factor. The motorcycle driver was unlicensed. The e-bike was traveling west, going straight; the motorcycle driver was making a right turn. Three vulnerable road users were hurt in a crash shaped by improper lane use and a driver without a license.
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BMW Driver Making Left Turn Hits 70-Year-Old Pedestrian▸Jul 28 - A BMW driver making a left turn hit a 70-year-old woman in a marked crosswalk on 32nd Avenue in Queens. She complained of pain, shock, and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. Police cited driver inattention/distraction.
A 70-year-old woman was struck while crossing 32nd Avenue in Queens and sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg and foot. “According to the police report ...” the pedestrian was in a marked crosswalk with no signal when the crash occurred. The driver, operating a 2022 BMW sedan, was making a left turn. Police list “Driver Inattention/Distraction” as the contributing factor. The pedestrian complained of pain and shock. The report notes no vehicle damage and does not record any contributing errors by the pedestrian.
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Cyclist Ejected After Rear Impact on 108th▸Jul 28 - A 28-year-old cyclist was ejected after striking the center back end of another vehicle on 108th Street at 35th Avenue. He suffered a head injury and concussion and lay in shock as paramedics removed him from the scene.
A 28-year-old male bicyclist was injured and ejected on 108th Street at 35th Avenue in Queens. “According to the police report, the cyclist struck the center back end, was ejected, suffered a head injury, and was in shock with a concussion.” The report lists no driver errors or contributing factors in the police data. The report further notes the bicyclist was not using any safety equipment. Emergency responders treated and removed the injured cyclist from the scene. The data records the point of impact as the vehicle’s center back end and the bicyclist’s injury as a head injury with concussion.
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SUV driver hits motorcyclist at 112th and 37th▸Jul 27 - An SUV driver heading south hit a westbound motorcyclist at 112th Street and 37th Avenue in Queens. The 21-year-old rider suffered an arm bruise. Police recorded driver inattention by both drivers. Night, empty blocks, and still the crash.
A motorcycle and an SUV collided at 112th Street and 37th Avenue in Queens. The motorcyclist, 21, was injured with a contusion to his lower arm; he was conscious and not ejected. Both vehicles were traveling straight, the motorcycle west and the SUV south. According to the police report, officers recorded “Driver Inattention/Distraction” for both drivers. The SUV driver is listed as licensed in New York. No pedestrians were involved. The crash was recorded at 12:04 a.m. Police assigned the case to the 115th Precinct.
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Two Sedans Collide on Grand Central Parkway▸Jul 23 - Two sedans collided on Grand Central Parkway. Five people were hurt — two drivers and three passengers. Injuries included head and neck trauma. Airbags deployed. Police list contributing factors as 'Unspecified.'
Two sedans collided on the Grand Central Parkway in Queens. According to the police report, five occupants were injured: two drivers and three passengers. Injuries included head and neck trauma; one driver complained of whiplash. Both vehicles were traveling east and were going straight ahead. Points of impact were the right front bumper of one sedan and the right rear quarter panel of the other. Airbags deployed in at least one vehicle. The report lists contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors were identified in the data.
Aug 12 - A car slammed into a food truck in Astoria. Three people died. Metal twisted. Lives ended. The street became a scene of sudden loss.
CBS New York reported on August 12, 2025, that a car crashed into a food truck at 19th Avenue and 42nd Street in Astoria, Queens, killing three people. The article quotes witnesses, including a man who 'narrowly escaped tragedy.' Details on the driver's actions remain scarce, but the crash highlights the lethal risk vehicles pose to people on city streets. The incident raises questions about street design and the exposure of workers and customers at curbside businesses.
- Car Plows Into Queens Food Truck, CBS New York, Published 2025-08-12
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González-Rojas Backs Safety‑Boosting Street Reforms Now▸Aug 12 - A speeding driver killed himself and two pedestrians in Astoria. Politicians demand lower speed limits, protected lanes, and daylighting. Slower speeds save lives. The city holds the power. Action is overdue.
On August 12, 2025, after a deadly Astoria crash, Council Member Tiffany Caban, Assembly Member Jessica Gonzalez-Rojas, and Zohran Mamdani called for urgent street safety reforms. Caban demanded a 20 mph limit, protected bike lanes, and universal daylighting. Mamdani backed Sammy’s Law and curbs on car traffic near schools. Transportation Alternatives urged the city to use its new authority to lower speed limits, stating, "Slower speeds are proven to reduce crashes dramatically." Safety analysts confirm: lowering limits cuts crash severity and frequency, protecting pedestrians and cyclists without burdening them. No bill was filed, but the call is clear—speed kills, and the city can stop it.
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UPDATE: Speeding Senior Driver Kills Self and Two Pedestrians in Astoria, Pols Call for 20 MPH Limit,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-12
8
SUV Left Turn Collides With Motorcycle Passenger▸Aug 8 - The driver of an SUV turned left and hit a motorcycle on Roosevelt Avenue. A 31-year-old woman riding as a motorcycle passenger suffered hip and leg contusions. Police listed driver inattention/distraction for both drivers.
The driver of an SUV made a left turn and collided with a motorcycle that was going straight at 77-01 Roosevelt Avenue. A 31-year-old woman riding as a passenger on the motorcycle suffered contusions to her hip and upper leg. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was listed as a contributing factor for both vehicles. Police records list the SUV point of impact at the right front quarter panel and the motorcycle at the center front end. The accident summaries note the crash left four others with unspecified injuries. The report attributes the crash to driver inattention rather than roadway or victim actions.
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Dirt Bike Rider Thrown, Leg Fractured on Roosevelt▸Aug 8 - A sedan driver and a dirt bike rider collided on Roosevelt Ave at 2:45 a.m. The 25-year-old rider was thrown and suffered a leg fracture. Police recorded driver inattention and unsafe speed.
A sedan driver and a dirt bike rider collided at 78-01 Roosevelt Avenue in Queens at 2:45 a.m. The 25-year-old rider was partially ejected and sustained a fractured lower leg. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Unsafe Speed' contributed to the crash. Both operators were recorded as going straight ahead. Police noted impact to the sedan’s right front bumper and the dirt bike’s front end. No other serious injuries were reported. The data identifies the injured person as the rider; the sedan driver was not reported injured.
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González‑Rojas Backs Safety‑Boosting Astoria Bike Lane Project▸Aug 8 - DOT stands firm on Astoria’s protected bike lanes. Businesses sue. Misinformation clouds facts. Cyclists and pedestrians face delay. Safety waits while lawsuits drag on.
On August 8, 2025, the Department of Transportation reaffirmed its commitment to protected bike lanes and traffic calming on 31st Street in Astoria, despite a lawsuit from local businesses. The project, not tied to a council bill or committee, aims to cut injuries on a deadly corridor. DOT spokesman Will Livingston said, “We stand firmly behind this project and will defend our work in court.” Council Member Tiffany Caban, Sen. Kristen Gonzalez, and Assembly Member Jessica Gonzalez-Rojas backed the redesign in June. The safety analyst warns: opposition and misinformation from businesses can stall proven safety measures, putting vulnerable road users at risk.
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DOT Stands By Astoria Safety Project Despite Foes’ Anti-Bike Lawsuit,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-08
7
Rear-End on 97th Hurts Passenger, Driver▸Aug 7 - Both drivers slowed on 97th near 35th. A driver hit the back of the SUV ahead. A 47-year-old passenger and a 45-year-old driver suffered back injuries. Police recorded driver inattention and following too closely.
Two northbound SUVs collided on 97th Street at 35th Avenue in Queens. According to the police report, both drivers were slowing or stopping when one driver hit the back of the SUV ahead, leaving front damage to the rear vehicle and rear damage to the lead SUV. A 47-year-old right-rear passenger and a 45-year-old driver suffered back injuries and whiplash. Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction and Following Too Closely. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. Forms list center-front damage on the rear driver's SUV and center-rear damage on the lead driver's SUV.
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Sedan Turning Left Hits Cyclist on 113 St▸Aug 6 - A sedan turned left and hit a bicyclist at 113th Street and 34th Avenue in Queens. The 53-year-old man suffered a shoulder injury and abrasions. The sedan driver was not hurt.
The driver of the sedan made a left turn and hit a 53-year-old male cyclist at 113th Street and 34th Avenue in Queens. The cyclist suffered a shoulder/upper-arm injury and abrasions and was conscious at the scene. The sedan driver was not injured. According to the police report, "the sedan was making a left turn while the cyclist was going straight." Police listed contributing factors as "Unspecified" for the bicyclist and the vehicle. No specific driver errors were recorded in the report. Point of impact was recorded at the sedan's left rear bumper and the bicycle's center front end.
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Two Sedans Collide; Passenger Hurt in Queens▸Aug 4 - Two eastbound sedans collided on Junction Boulevard at Northern Boulevard. A 57-year-old right rear passenger suffered whiplash and back injuries. Police recorded driver inattention and driver inexperience as contributing factors.
Two drivers headed east on Junction Boulevard collided at Northern Boulevard. According to the police report, a 57-year-old right rear passenger was injured and complained of whiplash and back pain. The report notes center front impact on one vehicle and center back impact on the other. Police recorded "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Driver Inexperience" as contributing factors. The injured occupant was conscious, not ejected, and listed as wearing a lap belt and harness. The crash damaged both vehicles at their center ends and left one passenger hurt.
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Parked SUV Struck Moped Rider on Parkway▸Aug 4 - A parked SUV and a moped collided on Grand Central Parkway. The 32‑year‑old moped driver was injured, shoulder and abrasion wounds. Police cited driver inattention as a contributing factor.
An SUV parked on Grand Central Parkway and a westbound moped traveling straight ahead collided. The moped driver, a 32‑year‑old man, suffered a shoulder/upper‑arm injury and an abrasion and was listed as injured and conscious. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" was a contributing factor. The SUV’s pre‑crash position is recorded as Parked; the moped’s pre‑crash action is Going Straight Ahead. Point of impact is listed as the SUV left rear bumper and the moped right front bumper. The moped operator is recorded as unlicensed. No other injuries were reported.
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Man Killed By Car In Queens Dispute▸Aug 1 - A car struck and killed a 23-year-old man in Ozone Park. The driver fled, then turned himself in. Police say the crash followed a heated confrontation. The victim died at Jamaica Hospital.
ABC7 reported on August 1, 2025, that a 23-year-old man died after being hit by a car at 101st Avenue and Liberty Boulevard in Queens. Police said the incident followed a domestic dispute. The driver, who was the woman's current boyfriend, told police the victim approached his car "while flashing what appeared to be a gun" and was struck as the driver tried to leave. The driver later went to the police. No charges had been filed as of publication, with the district attorney still reviewing the case. The crash highlights the lethal risk when vehicles are used during conflicts.
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Man Killed By Car In Queens Dispute,
ABC7,
Published 2025-08-01
29
Driver Fails to Yield, Hits Queens Cyclist▸Jul 29 - A driver in a sedan hit a 59-year-old woman on a bike at 35th Avenue and 101st Street in Queens. She suffered hip and upper leg injuries and whiplash. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver.
A driver in a Honda sedan traveling west on 35th Avenue hit a 59-year-old woman riding her bike south on 101st Street. The driver hit the bicycle on its left side with the sedan’s right front bumper. The woman suffered hip and upper leg injuries and reported whiplash. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.' Police recorded failure to yield by the driver. The report lists no contributing factors for the cyclist. No other injuries were reported. The crash was in the 115th Precinct area of Queens.
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Right-Turn Collision Injures Two Pedestrians, Cyclist▸Jul 28 - A motorcycle driver turned right at Northern Blvd and 85 St and hit an e-bike rider going straight. Two women on foot were hurt. A 53-year-old rider was ejected with a leg fracture. Police recorded improper lane use.
An e-bike rider and a motorcycle driver collided at Northern Blvd and 85 St in Queens. Two female pedestrians, ages 77 and 67, were injured at the intersection with leg injuries. A 53-year-old male rider was ejected and suffered a leg fracture. According to the police report, “Passing or Lane Usage Improper” was a contributing factor. The motorcycle driver was unlicensed. The e-bike was traveling west, going straight; the motorcycle driver was making a right turn. Three vulnerable road users were hurt in a crash shaped by improper lane use and a driver without a license.
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BMW Driver Making Left Turn Hits 70-Year-Old Pedestrian▸Jul 28 - A BMW driver making a left turn hit a 70-year-old woman in a marked crosswalk on 32nd Avenue in Queens. She complained of pain, shock, and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. Police cited driver inattention/distraction.
A 70-year-old woman was struck while crossing 32nd Avenue in Queens and sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg and foot. “According to the police report ...” the pedestrian was in a marked crosswalk with no signal when the crash occurred. The driver, operating a 2022 BMW sedan, was making a left turn. Police list “Driver Inattention/Distraction” as the contributing factor. The pedestrian complained of pain and shock. The report notes no vehicle damage and does not record any contributing errors by the pedestrian.
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Cyclist Ejected After Rear Impact on 108th▸Jul 28 - A 28-year-old cyclist was ejected after striking the center back end of another vehicle on 108th Street at 35th Avenue. He suffered a head injury and concussion and lay in shock as paramedics removed him from the scene.
A 28-year-old male bicyclist was injured and ejected on 108th Street at 35th Avenue in Queens. “According to the police report, the cyclist struck the center back end, was ejected, suffered a head injury, and was in shock with a concussion.” The report lists no driver errors or contributing factors in the police data. The report further notes the bicyclist was not using any safety equipment. Emergency responders treated and removed the injured cyclist from the scene. The data records the point of impact as the vehicle’s center back end and the bicyclist’s injury as a head injury with concussion.
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SUV driver hits motorcyclist at 112th and 37th▸Jul 27 - An SUV driver heading south hit a westbound motorcyclist at 112th Street and 37th Avenue in Queens. The 21-year-old rider suffered an arm bruise. Police recorded driver inattention by both drivers. Night, empty blocks, and still the crash.
A motorcycle and an SUV collided at 112th Street and 37th Avenue in Queens. The motorcyclist, 21, was injured with a contusion to his lower arm; he was conscious and not ejected. Both vehicles were traveling straight, the motorcycle west and the SUV south. According to the police report, officers recorded “Driver Inattention/Distraction” for both drivers. The SUV driver is listed as licensed in New York. No pedestrians were involved. The crash was recorded at 12:04 a.m. Police assigned the case to the 115th Precinct.
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Two Sedans Collide on Grand Central Parkway▸Jul 23 - Two sedans collided on Grand Central Parkway. Five people were hurt — two drivers and three passengers. Injuries included head and neck trauma. Airbags deployed. Police list contributing factors as 'Unspecified.'
Two sedans collided on the Grand Central Parkway in Queens. According to the police report, five occupants were injured: two drivers and three passengers. Injuries included head and neck trauma; one driver complained of whiplash. Both vehicles were traveling east and were going straight ahead. Points of impact were the right front bumper of one sedan and the right rear quarter panel of the other. Airbags deployed in at least one vehicle. The report lists contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors were identified in the data.
Aug 12 - A speeding driver killed himself and two pedestrians in Astoria. Politicians demand lower speed limits, protected lanes, and daylighting. Slower speeds save lives. The city holds the power. Action is overdue.
On August 12, 2025, after a deadly Astoria crash, Council Member Tiffany Caban, Assembly Member Jessica Gonzalez-Rojas, and Zohran Mamdani called for urgent street safety reforms. Caban demanded a 20 mph limit, protected bike lanes, and universal daylighting. Mamdani backed Sammy’s Law and curbs on car traffic near schools. Transportation Alternatives urged the city to use its new authority to lower speed limits, stating, "Slower speeds are proven to reduce crashes dramatically." Safety analysts confirm: lowering limits cuts crash severity and frequency, protecting pedestrians and cyclists without burdening them. No bill was filed, but the call is clear—speed kills, and the city can stop it.
- UPDATE: Speeding Senior Driver Kills Self and Two Pedestrians in Astoria, Pols Call for 20 MPH Limit, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2025-08-12
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SUV Left Turn Collides With Motorcycle Passenger▸Aug 8 - The driver of an SUV turned left and hit a motorcycle on Roosevelt Avenue. A 31-year-old woman riding as a motorcycle passenger suffered hip and leg contusions. Police listed driver inattention/distraction for both drivers.
The driver of an SUV made a left turn and collided with a motorcycle that was going straight at 77-01 Roosevelt Avenue. A 31-year-old woman riding as a passenger on the motorcycle suffered contusions to her hip and upper leg. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was listed as a contributing factor for both vehicles. Police records list the SUV point of impact at the right front quarter panel and the motorcycle at the center front end. The accident summaries note the crash left four others with unspecified injuries. The report attributes the crash to driver inattention rather than roadway or victim actions.
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Dirt Bike Rider Thrown, Leg Fractured on Roosevelt▸Aug 8 - A sedan driver and a dirt bike rider collided on Roosevelt Ave at 2:45 a.m. The 25-year-old rider was thrown and suffered a leg fracture. Police recorded driver inattention and unsafe speed.
A sedan driver and a dirt bike rider collided at 78-01 Roosevelt Avenue in Queens at 2:45 a.m. The 25-year-old rider was partially ejected and sustained a fractured lower leg. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Unsafe Speed' contributed to the crash. Both operators were recorded as going straight ahead. Police noted impact to the sedan’s right front bumper and the dirt bike’s front end. No other serious injuries were reported. The data identifies the injured person as the rider; the sedan driver was not reported injured.
8
González‑Rojas Backs Safety‑Boosting Astoria Bike Lane Project▸Aug 8 - DOT stands firm on Astoria’s protected bike lanes. Businesses sue. Misinformation clouds facts. Cyclists and pedestrians face delay. Safety waits while lawsuits drag on.
On August 8, 2025, the Department of Transportation reaffirmed its commitment to protected bike lanes and traffic calming on 31st Street in Astoria, despite a lawsuit from local businesses. The project, not tied to a council bill or committee, aims to cut injuries on a deadly corridor. DOT spokesman Will Livingston said, “We stand firmly behind this project and will defend our work in court.” Council Member Tiffany Caban, Sen. Kristen Gonzalez, and Assembly Member Jessica Gonzalez-Rojas backed the redesign in June. The safety analyst warns: opposition and misinformation from businesses can stall proven safety measures, putting vulnerable road users at risk.
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DOT Stands By Astoria Safety Project Despite Foes’ Anti-Bike Lawsuit,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-08
7
Rear-End on 97th Hurts Passenger, Driver▸Aug 7 - Both drivers slowed on 97th near 35th. A driver hit the back of the SUV ahead. A 47-year-old passenger and a 45-year-old driver suffered back injuries. Police recorded driver inattention and following too closely.
Two northbound SUVs collided on 97th Street at 35th Avenue in Queens. According to the police report, both drivers were slowing or stopping when one driver hit the back of the SUV ahead, leaving front damage to the rear vehicle and rear damage to the lead SUV. A 47-year-old right-rear passenger and a 45-year-old driver suffered back injuries and whiplash. Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction and Following Too Closely. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. Forms list center-front damage on the rear driver's SUV and center-rear damage on the lead driver's SUV.
6
Sedan Turning Left Hits Cyclist on 113 St▸Aug 6 - A sedan turned left and hit a bicyclist at 113th Street and 34th Avenue in Queens. The 53-year-old man suffered a shoulder injury and abrasions. The sedan driver was not hurt.
The driver of the sedan made a left turn and hit a 53-year-old male cyclist at 113th Street and 34th Avenue in Queens. The cyclist suffered a shoulder/upper-arm injury and abrasions and was conscious at the scene. The sedan driver was not injured. According to the police report, "the sedan was making a left turn while the cyclist was going straight." Police listed contributing factors as "Unspecified" for the bicyclist and the vehicle. No specific driver errors were recorded in the report. Point of impact was recorded at the sedan's left rear bumper and the bicycle's center front end.
4
Two Sedans Collide; Passenger Hurt in Queens▸Aug 4 - Two eastbound sedans collided on Junction Boulevard at Northern Boulevard. A 57-year-old right rear passenger suffered whiplash and back injuries. Police recorded driver inattention and driver inexperience as contributing factors.
Two drivers headed east on Junction Boulevard collided at Northern Boulevard. According to the police report, a 57-year-old right rear passenger was injured and complained of whiplash and back pain. The report notes center front impact on one vehicle and center back impact on the other. Police recorded "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Driver Inexperience" as contributing factors. The injured occupant was conscious, not ejected, and listed as wearing a lap belt and harness. The crash damaged both vehicles at their center ends and left one passenger hurt.
4
Parked SUV Struck Moped Rider on Parkway▸Aug 4 - A parked SUV and a moped collided on Grand Central Parkway. The 32‑year‑old moped driver was injured, shoulder and abrasion wounds. Police cited driver inattention as a contributing factor.
An SUV parked on Grand Central Parkway and a westbound moped traveling straight ahead collided. The moped driver, a 32‑year‑old man, suffered a shoulder/upper‑arm injury and an abrasion and was listed as injured and conscious. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" was a contributing factor. The SUV’s pre‑crash position is recorded as Parked; the moped’s pre‑crash action is Going Straight Ahead. Point of impact is listed as the SUV left rear bumper and the moped right front bumper. The moped operator is recorded as unlicensed. No other injuries were reported.
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Man Killed By Car In Queens Dispute▸Aug 1 - A car struck and killed a 23-year-old man in Ozone Park. The driver fled, then turned himself in. Police say the crash followed a heated confrontation. The victim died at Jamaica Hospital.
ABC7 reported on August 1, 2025, that a 23-year-old man died after being hit by a car at 101st Avenue and Liberty Boulevard in Queens. Police said the incident followed a domestic dispute. The driver, who was the woman's current boyfriend, told police the victim approached his car "while flashing what appeared to be a gun" and was struck as the driver tried to leave. The driver later went to the police. No charges had been filed as of publication, with the district attorney still reviewing the case. The crash highlights the lethal risk when vehicles are used during conflicts.
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Man Killed By Car In Queens Dispute,
ABC7,
Published 2025-08-01
29
Driver Fails to Yield, Hits Queens Cyclist▸Jul 29 - A driver in a sedan hit a 59-year-old woman on a bike at 35th Avenue and 101st Street in Queens. She suffered hip and upper leg injuries and whiplash. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver.
A driver in a Honda sedan traveling west on 35th Avenue hit a 59-year-old woman riding her bike south on 101st Street. The driver hit the bicycle on its left side with the sedan’s right front bumper. The woman suffered hip and upper leg injuries and reported whiplash. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.' Police recorded failure to yield by the driver. The report lists no contributing factors for the cyclist. No other injuries were reported. The crash was in the 115th Precinct area of Queens.
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Right-Turn Collision Injures Two Pedestrians, Cyclist▸Jul 28 - A motorcycle driver turned right at Northern Blvd and 85 St and hit an e-bike rider going straight. Two women on foot were hurt. A 53-year-old rider was ejected with a leg fracture. Police recorded improper lane use.
An e-bike rider and a motorcycle driver collided at Northern Blvd and 85 St in Queens. Two female pedestrians, ages 77 and 67, were injured at the intersection with leg injuries. A 53-year-old male rider was ejected and suffered a leg fracture. According to the police report, “Passing or Lane Usage Improper” was a contributing factor. The motorcycle driver was unlicensed. The e-bike was traveling west, going straight; the motorcycle driver was making a right turn. Three vulnerable road users were hurt in a crash shaped by improper lane use and a driver without a license.
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BMW Driver Making Left Turn Hits 70-Year-Old Pedestrian▸Jul 28 - A BMW driver making a left turn hit a 70-year-old woman in a marked crosswalk on 32nd Avenue in Queens. She complained of pain, shock, and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. Police cited driver inattention/distraction.
A 70-year-old woman was struck while crossing 32nd Avenue in Queens and sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg and foot. “According to the police report ...” the pedestrian was in a marked crosswalk with no signal when the crash occurred. The driver, operating a 2022 BMW sedan, was making a left turn. Police list “Driver Inattention/Distraction” as the contributing factor. The pedestrian complained of pain and shock. The report notes no vehicle damage and does not record any contributing errors by the pedestrian.
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Cyclist Ejected After Rear Impact on 108th▸Jul 28 - A 28-year-old cyclist was ejected after striking the center back end of another vehicle on 108th Street at 35th Avenue. He suffered a head injury and concussion and lay in shock as paramedics removed him from the scene.
A 28-year-old male bicyclist was injured and ejected on 108th Street at 35th Avenue in Queens. “According to the police report, the cyclist struck the center back end, was ejected, suffered a head injury, and was in shock with a concussion.” The report lists no driver errors or contributing factors in the police data. The report further notes the bicyclist was not using any safety equipment. Emergency responders treated and removed the injured cyclist from the scene. The data records the point of impact as the vehicle’s center back end and the bicyclist’s injury as a head injury with concussion.
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SUV driver hits motorcyclist at 112th and 37th▸Jul 27 - An SUV driver heading south hit a westbound motorcyclist at 112th Street and 37th Avenue in Queens. The 21-year-old rider suffered an arm bruise. Police recorded driver inattention by both drivers. Night, empty blocks, and still the crash.
A motorcycle and an SUV collided at 112th Street and 37th Avenue in Queens. The motorcyclist, 21, was injured with a contusion to his lower arm; he was conscious and not ejected. Both vehicles were traveling straight, the motorcycle west and the SUV south. According to the police report, officers recorded “Driver Inattention/Distraction” for both drivers. The SUV driver is listed as licensed in New York. No pedestrians were involved. The crash was recorded at 12:04 a.m. Police assigned the case to the 115th Precinct.
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Two Sedans Collide on Grand Central Parkway▸Jul 23 - Two sedans collided on Grand Central Parkway. Five people were hurt — two drivers and three passengers. Injuries included head and neck trauma. Airbags deployed. Police list contributing factors as 'Unspecified.'
Two sedans collided on the Grand Central Parkway in Queens. According to the police report, five occupants were injured: two drivers and three passengers. Injuries included head and neck trauma; one driver complained of whiplash. Both vehicles were traveling east and were going straight ahead. Points of impact were the right front bumper of one sedan and the right rear quarter panel of the other. Airbags deployed in at least one vehicle. The report lists contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors were identified in the data.
Aug 8 - The driver of an SUV turned left and hit a motorcycle on Roosevelt Avenue. A 31-year-old woman riding as a motorcycle passenger suffered hip and leg contusions. Police listed driver inattention/distraction for both drivers.
The driver of an SUV made a left turn and collided with a motorcycle that was going straight at 77-01 Roosevelt Avenue. A 31-year-old woman riding as a passenger on the motorcycle suffered contusions to her hip and upper leg. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was listed as a contributing factor for both vehicles. Police records list the SUV point of impact at the right front quarter panel and the motorcycle at the center front end. The accident summaries note the crash left four others with unspecified injuries. The report attributes the crash to driver inattention rather than roadway or victim actions.
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Dirt Bike Rider Thrown, Leg Fractured on Roosevelt▸Aug 8 - A sedan driver and a dirt bike rider collided on Roosevelt Ave at 2:45 a.m. The 25-year-old rider was thrown and suffered a leg fracture. Police recorded driver inattention and unsafe speed.
A sedan driver and a dirt bike rider collided at 78-01 Roosevelt Avenue in Queens at 2:45 a.m. The 25-year-old rider was partially ejected and sustained a fractured lower leg. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Unsafe Speed' contributed to the crash. Both operators were recorded as going straight ahead. Police noted impact to the sedan’s right front bumper and the dirt bike’s front end. No other serious injuries were reported. The data identifies the injured person as the rider; the sedan driver was not reported injured.
8
González‑Rojas Backs Safety‑Boosting Astoria Bike Lane Project▸Aug 8 - DOT stands firm on Astoria’s protected bike lanes. Businesses sue. Misinformation clouds facts. Cyclists and pedestrians face delay. Safety waits while lawsuits drag on.
On August 8, 2025, the Department of Transportation reaffirmed its commitment to protected bike lanes and traffic calming on 31st Street in Astoria, despite a lawsuit from local businesses. The project, not tied to a council bill or committee, aims to cut injuries on a deadly corridor. DOT spokesman Will Livingston said, “We stand firmly behind this project and will defend our work in court.” Council Member Tiffany Caban, Sen. Kristen Gonzalez, and Assembly Member Jessica Gonzalez-Rojas backed the redesign in June. The safety analyst warns: opposition and misinformation from businesses can stall proven safety measures, putting vulnerable road users at risk.
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DOT Stands By Astoria Safety Project Despite Foes’ Anti-Bike Lawsuit,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-08
7
Rear-End on 97th Hurts Passenger, Driver▸Aug 7 - Both drivers slowed on 97th near 35th. A driver hit the back of the SUV ahead. A 47-year-old passenger and a 45-year-old driver suffered back injuries. Police recorded driver inattention and following too closely.
Two northbound SUVs collided on 97th Street at 35th Avenue in Queens. According to the police report, both drivers were slowing or stopping when one driver hit the back of the SUV ahead, leaving front damage to the rear vehicle and rear damage to the lead SUV. A 47-year-old right-rear passenger and a 45-year-old driver suffered back injuries and whiplash. Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction and Following Too Closely. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. Forms list center-front damage on the rear driver's SUV and center-rear damage on the lead driver's SUV.
6
Sedan Turning Left Hits Cyclist on 113 St▸Aug 6 - A sedan turned left and hit a bicyclist at 113th Street and 34th Avenue in Queens. The 53-year-old man suffered a shoulder injury and abrasions. The sedan driver was not hurt.
The driver of the sedan made a left turn and hit a 53-year-old male cyclist at 113th Street and 34th Avenue in Queens. The cyclist suffered a shoulder/upper-arm injury and abrasions and was conscious at the scene. The sedan driver was not injured. According to the police report, "the sedan was making a left turn while the cyclist was going straight." Police listed contributing factors as "Unspecified" for the bicyclist and the vehicle. No specific driver errors were recorded in the report. Point of impact was recorded at the sedan's left rear bumper and the bicycle's center front end.
4
Two Sedans Collide; Passenger Hurt in Queens▸Aug 4 - Two eastbound sedans collided on Junction Boulevard at Northern Boulevard. A 57-year-old right rear passenger suffered whiplash and back injuries. Police recorded driver inattention and driver inexperience as contributing factors.
Two drivers headed east on Junction Boulevard collided at Northern Boulevard. According to the police report, a 57-year-old right rear passenger was injured and complained of whiplash and back pain. The report notes center front impact on one vehicle and center back impact on the other. Police recorded "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Driver Inexperience" as contributing factors. The injured occupant was conscious, not ejected, and listed as wearing a lap belt and harness. The crash damaged both vehicles at their center ends and left one passenger hurt.
4
Parked SUV Struck Moped Rider on Parkway▸Aug 4 - A parked SUV and a moped collided on Grand Central Parkway. The 32‑year‑old moped driver was injured, shoulder and abrasion wounds. Police cited driver inattention as a contributing factor.
An SUV parked on Grand Central Parkway and a westbound moped traveling straight ahead collided. The moped driver, a 32‑year‑old man, suffered a shoulder/upper‑arm injury and an abrasion and was listed as injured and conscious. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" was a contributing factor. The SUV’s pre‑crash position is recorded as Parked; the moped’s pre‑crash action is Going Straight Ahead. Point of impact is listed as the SUV left rear bumper and the moped right front bumper. The moped operator is recorded as unlicensed. No other injuries were reported.
1
Man Killed By Car In Queens Dispute▸Aug 1 - A car struck and killed a 23-year-old man in Ozone Park. The driver fled, then turned himself in. Police say the crash followed a heated confrontation. The victim died at Jamaica Hospital.
ABC7 reported on August 1, 2025, that a 23-year-old man died after being hit by a car at 101st Avenue and Liberty Boulevard in Queens. Police said the incident followed a domestic dispute. The driver, who was the woman's current boyfriend, told police the victim approached his car "while flashing what appeared to be a gun" and was struck as the driver tried to leave. The driver later went to the police. No charges had been filed as of publication, with the district attorney still reviewing the case. The crash highlights the lethal risk when vehicles are used during conflicts.
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Man Killed By Car In Queens Dispute,
ABC7,
Published 2025-08-01
29
Driver Fails to Yield, Hits Queens Cyclist▸Jul 29 - A driver in a sedan hit a 59-year-old woman on a bike at 35th Avenue and 101st Street in Queens. She suffered hip and upper leg injuries and whiplash. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver.
A driver in a Honda sedan traveling west on 35th Avenue hit a 59-year-old woman riding her bike south on 101st Street. The driver hit the bicycle on its left side with the sedan’s right front bumper. The woman suffered hip and upper leg injuries and reported whiplash. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.' Police recorded failure to yield by the driver. The report lists no contributing factors for the cyclist. No other injuries were reported. The crash was in the 115th Precinct area of Queens.
28
Right-Turn Collision Injures Two Pedestrians, Cyclist▸Jul 28 - A motorcycle driver turned right at Northern Blvd and 85 St and hit an e-bike rider going straight. Two women on foot were hurt. A 53-year-old rider was ejected with a leg fracture. Police recorded improper lane use.
An e-bike rider and a motorcycle driver collided at Northern Blvd and 85 St in Queens. Two female pedestrians, ages 77 and 67, were injured at the intersection with leg injuries. A 53-year-old male rider was ejected and suffered a leg fracture. According to the police report, “Passing or Lane Usage Improper” was a contributing factor. The motorcycle driver was unlicensed. The e-bike was traveling west, going straight; the motorcycle driver was making a right turn. Three vulnerable road users were hurt in a crash shaped by improper lane use and a driver without a license.
28
BMW Driver Making Left Turn Hits 70-Year-Old Pedestrian▸Jul 28 - A BMW driver making a left turn hit a 70-year-old woman in a marked crosswalk on 32nd Avenue in Queens. She complained of pain, shock, and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. Police cited driver inattention/distraction.
A 70-year-old woman was struck while crossing 32nd Avenue in Queens and sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg and foot. “According to the police report ...” the pedestrian was in a marked crosswalk with no signal when the crash occurred. The driver, operating a 2022 BMW sedan, was making a left turn. Police list “Driver Inattention/Distraction” as the contributing factor. The pedestrian complained of pain and shock. The report notes no vehicle damage and does not record any contributing errors by the pedestrian.
28
Cyclist Ejected After Rear Impact on 108th▸Jul 28 - A 28-year-old cyclist was ejected after striking the center back end of another vehicle on 108th Street at 35th Avenue. He suffered a head injury and concussion and lay in shock as paramedics removed him from the scene.
A 28-year-old male bicyclist was injured and ejected on 108th Street at 35th Avenue in Queens. “According to the police report, the cyclist struck the center back end, was ejected, suffered a head injury, and was in shock with a concussion.” The report lists no driver errors or contributing factors in the police data. The report further notes the bicyclist was not using any safety equipment. Emergency responders treated and removed the injured cyclist from the scene. The data records the point of impact as the vehicle’s center back end and the bicyclist’s injury as a head injury with concussion.
27
SUV driver hits motorcyclist at 112th and 37th▸Jul 27 - An SUV driver heading south hit a westbound motorcyclist at 112th Street and 37th Avenue in Queens. The 21-year-old rider suffered an arm bruise. Police recorded driver inattention by both drivers. Night, empty blocks, and still the crash.
A motorcycle and an SUV collided at 112th Street and 37th Avenue in Queens. The motorcyclist, 21, was injured with a contusion to his lower arm; he was conscious and not ejected. Both vehicles were traveling straight, the motorcycle west and the SUV south. According to the police report, officers recorded “Driver Inattention/Distraction” for both drivers. The SUV driver is listed as licensed in New York. No pedestrians were involved. The crash was recorded at 12:04 a.m. Police assigned the case to the 115th Precinct.
23
Two Sedans Collide on Grand Central Parkway▸Jul 23 - Two sedans collided on Grand Central Parkway. Five people were hurt — two drivers and three passengers. Injuries included head and neck trauma. Airbags deployed. Police list contributing factors as 'Unspecified.'
Two sedans collided on the Grand Central Parkway in Queens. According to the police report, five occupants were injured: two drivers and three passengers. Injuries included head and neck trauma; one driver complained of whiplash. Both vehicles were traveling east and were going straight ahead. Points of impact were the right front bumper of one sedan and the right rear quarter panel of the other. Airbags deployed in at least one vehicle. The report lists contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors were identified in the data.
Aug 8 - A sedan driver and a dirt bike rider collided on Roosevelt Ave at 2:45 a.m. The 25-year-old rider was thrown and suffered a leg fracture. Police recorded driver inattention and unsafe speed.
A sedan driver and a dirt bike rider collided at 78-01 Roosevelt Avenue in Queens at 2:45 a.m. The 25-year-old rider was partially ejected and sustained a fractured lower leg. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Unsafe Speed' contributed to the crash. Both operators were recorded as going straight ahead. Police noted impact to the sedan’s right front bumper and the dirt bike’s front end. No other serious injuries were reported. The data identifies the injured person as the rider; the sedan driver was not reported injured.
8
González‑Rojas Backs Safety‑Boosting Astoria Bike Lane Project▸Aug 8 - DOT stands firm on Astoria’s protected bike lanes. Businesses sue. Misinformation clouds facts. Cyclists and pedestrians face delay. Safety waits while lawsuits drag on.
On August 8, 2025, the Department of Transportation reaffirmed its commitment to protected bike lanes and traffic calming on 31st Street in Astoria, despite a lawsuit from local businesses. The project, not tied to a council bill or committee, aims to cut injuries on a deadly corridor. DOT spokesman Will Livingston said, “We stand firmly behind this project and will defend our work in court.” Council Member Tiffany Caban, Sen. Kristen Gonzalez, and Assembly Member Jessica Gonzalez-Rojas backed the redesign in June. The safety analyst warns: opposition and misinformation from businesses can stall proven safety measures, putting vulnerable road users at risk.
-
DOT Stands By Astoria Safety Project Despite Foes’ Anti-Bike Lawsuit,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-08
7
Rear-End on 97th Hurts Passenger, Driver▸Aug 7 - Both drivers slowed on 97th near 35th. A driver hit the back of the SUV ahead. A 47-year-old passenger and a 45-year-old driver suffered back injuries. Police recorded driver inattention and following too closely.
Two northbound SUVs collided on 97th Street at 35th Avenue in Queens. According to the police report, both drivers were slowing or stopping when one driver hit the back of the SUV ahead, leaving front damage to the rear vehicle and rear damage to the lead SUV. A 47-year-old right-rear passenger and a 45-year-old driver suffered back injuries and whiplash. Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction and Following Too Closely. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. Forms list center-front damage on the rear driver's SUV and center-rear damage on the lead driver's SUV.
6
Sedan Turning Left Hits Cyclist on 113 St▸Aug 6 - A sedan turned left and hit a bicyclist at 113th Street and 34th Avenue in Queens. The 53-year-old man suffered a shoulder injury and abrasions. The sedan driver was not hurt.
The driver of the sedan made a left turn and hit a 53-year-old male cyclist at 113th Street and 34th Avenue in Queens. The cyclist suffered a shoulder/upper-arm injury and abrasions and was conscious at the scene. The sedan driver was not injured. According to the police report, "the sedan was making a left turn while the cyclist was going straight." Police listed contributing factors as "Unspecified" for the bicyclist and the vehicle. No specific driver errors were recorded in the report. Point of impact was recorded at the sedan's left rear bumper and the bicycle's center front end.
4
Two Sedans Collide; Passenger Hurt in Queens▸Aug 4 - Two eastbound sedans collided on Junction Boulevard at Northern Boulevard. A 57-year-old right rear passenger suffered whiplash and back injuries. Police recorded driver inattention and driver inexperience as contributing factors.
Two drivers headed east on Junction Boulevard collided at Northern Boulevard. According to the police report, a 57-year-old right rear passenger was injured and complained of whiplash and back pain. The report notes center front impact on one vehicle and center back impact on the other. Police recorded "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Driver Inexperience" as contributing factors. The injured occupant was conscious, not ejected, and listed as wearing a lap belt and harness. The crash damaged both vehicles at their center ends and left one passenger hurt.
4
Parked SUV Struck Moped Rider on Parkway▸Aug 4 - A parked SUV and a moped collided on Grand Central Parkway. The 32‑year‑old moped driver was injured, shoulder and abrasion wounds. Police cited driver inattention as a contributing factor.
An SUV parked on Grand Central Parkway and a westbound moped traveling straight ahead collided. The moped driver, a 32‑year‑old man, suffered a shoulder/upper‑arm injury and an abrasion and was listed as injured and conscious. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" was a contributing factor. The SUV’s pre‑crash position is recorded as Parked; the moped’s pre‑crash action is Going Straight Ahead. Point of impact is listed as the SUV left rear bumper and the moped right front bumper. The moped operator is recorded as unlicensed. No other injuries were reported.
1
Man Killed By Car In Queens Dispute▸Aug 1 - A car struck and killed a 23-year-old man in Ozone Park. The driver fled, then turned himself in. Police say the crash followed a heated confrontation. The victim died at Jamaica Hospital.
ABC7 reported on August 1, 2025, that a 23-year-old man died after being hit by a car at 101st Avenue and Liberty Boulevard in Queens. Police said the incident followed a domestic dispute. The driver, who was the woman's current boyfriend, told police the victim approached his car "while flashing what appeared to be a gun" and was struck as the driver tried to leave. The driver later went to the police. No charges had been filed as of publication, with the district attorney still reviewing the case. The crash highlights the lethal risk when vehicles are used during conflicts.
-
Man Killed By Car In Queens Dispute,
ABC7,
Published 2025-08-01
29
Driver Fails to Yield, Hits Queens Cyclist▸Jul 29 - A driver in a sedan hit a 59-year-old woman on a bike at 35th Avenue and 101st Street in Queens. She suffered hip and upper leg injuries and whiplash. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver.
A driver in a Honda sedan traveling west on 35th Avenue hit a 59-year-old woman riding her bike south on 101st Street. The driver hit the bicycle on its left side with the sedan’s right front bumper. The woman suffered hip and upper leg injuries and reported whiplash. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.' Police recorded failure to yield by the driver. The report lists no contributing factors for the cyclist. No other injuries were reported. The crash was in the 115th Precinct area of Queens.
28
Right-Turn Collision Injures Two Pedestrians, Cyclist▸Jul 28 - A motorcycle driver turned right at Northern Blvd and 85 St and hit an e-bike rider going straight. Two women on foot were hurt. A 53-year-old rider was ejected with a leg fracture. Police recorded improper lane use.
An e-bike rider and a motorcycle driver collided at Northern Blvd and 85 St in Queens. Two female pedestrians, ages 77 and 67, were injured at the intersection with leg injuries. A 53-year-old male rider was ejected and suffered a leg fracture. According to the police report, “Passing or Lane Usage Improper” was a contributing factor. The motorcycle driver was unlicensed. The e-bike was traveling west, going straight; the motorcycle driver was making a right turn. Three vulnerable road users were hurt in a crash shaped by improper lane use and a driver without a license.
28
BMW Driver Making Left Turn Hits 70-Year-Old Pedestrian▸Jul 28 - A BMW driver making a left turn hit a 70-year-old woman in a marked crosswalk on 32nd Avenue in Queens. She complained of pain, shock, and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. Police cited driver inattention/distraction.
A 70-year-old woman was struck while crossing 32nd Avenue in Queens and sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg and foot. “According to the police report ...” the pedestrian was in a marked crosswalk with no signal when the crash occurred. The driver, operating a 2022 BMW sedan, was making a left turn. Police list “Driver Inattention/Distraction” as the contributing factor. The pedestrian complained of pain and shock. The report notes no vehicle damage and does not record any contributing errors by the pedestrian.
28
Cyclist Ejected After Rear Impact on 108th▸Jul 28 - A 28-year-old cyclist was ejected after striking the center back end of another vehicle on 108th Street at 35th Avenue. He suffered a head injury and concussion and lay in shock as paramedics removed him from the scene.
A 28-year-old male bicyclist was injured and ejected on 108th Street at 35th Avenue in Queens. “According to the police report, the cyclist struck the center back end, was ejected, suffered a head injury, and was in shock with a concussion.” The report lists no driver errors or contributing factors in the police data. The report further notes the bicyclist was not using any safety equipment. Emergency responders treated and removed the injured cyclist from the scene. The data records the point of impact as the vehicle’s center back end and the bicyclist’s injury as a head injury with concussion.
27
SUV driver hits motorcyclist at 112th and 37th▸Jul 27 - An SUV driver heading south hit a westbound motorcyclist at 112th Street and 37th Avenue in Queens. The 21-year-old rider suffered an arm bruise. Police recorded driver inattention by both drivers. Night, empty blocks, and still the crash.
A motorcycle and an SUV collided at 112th Street and 37th Avenue in Queens. The motorcyclist, 21, was injured with a contusion to his lower arm; he was conscious and not ejected. Both vehicles were traveling straight, the motorcycle west and the SUV south. According to the police report, officers recorded “Driver Inattention/Distraction” for both drivers. The SUV driver is listed as licensed in New York. No pedestrians were involved. The crash was recorded at 12:04 a.m. Police assigned the case to the 115th Precinct.
23
Two Sedans Collide on Grand Central Parkway▸Jul 23 - Two sedans collided on Grand Central Parkway. Five people were hurt — two drivers and three passengers. Injuries included head and neck trauma. Airbags deployed. Police list contributing factors as 'Unspecified.'
Two sedans collided on the Grand Central Parkway in Queens. According to the police report, five occupants were injured: two drivers and three passengers. Injuries included head and neck trauma; one driver complained of whiplash. Both vehicles were traveling east and were going straight ahead. Points of impact were the right front bumper of one sedan and the right rear quarter panel of the other. Airbags deployed in at least one vehicle. The report lists contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors were identified in the data.
Aug 8 - DOT stands firm on Astoria’s protected bike lanes. Businesses sue. Misinformation clouds facts. Cyclists and pedestrians face delay. Safety waits while lawsuits drag on.
On August 8, 2025, the Department of Transportation reaffirmed its commitment to protected bike lanes and traffic calming on 31st Street in Astoria, despite a lawsuit from local businesses. The project, not tied to a council bill or committee, aims to cut injuries on a deadly corridor. DOT spokesman Will Livingston said, “We stand firmly behind this project and will defend our work in court.” Council Member Tiffany Caban, Sen. Kristen Gonzalez, and Assembly Member Jessica Gonzalez-Rojas backed the redesign in June. The safety analyst warns: opposition and misinformation from businesses can stall proven safety measures, putting vulnerable road users at risk.
- DOT Stands By Astoria Safety Project Despite Foes’ Anti-Bike Lawsuit, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2025-08-08
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Rear-End on 97th Hurts Passenger, Driver▸Aug 7 - Both drivers slowed on 97th near 35th. A driver hit the back of the SUV ahead. A 47-year-old passenger and a 45-year-old driver suffered back injuries. Police recorded driver inattention and following too closely.
Two northbound SUVs collided on 97th Street at 35th Avenue in Queens. According to the police report, both drivers were slowing or stopping when one driver hit the back of the SUV ahead, leaving front damage to the rear vehicle and rear damage to the lead SUV. A 47-year-old right-rear passenger and a 45-year-old driver suffered back injuries and whiplash. Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction and Following Too Closely. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. Forms list center-front damage on the rear driver's SUV and center-rear damage on the lead driver's SUV.
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Sedan Turning Left Hits Cyclist on 113 St▸Aug 6 - A sedan turned left and hit a bicyclist at 113th Street and 34th Avenue in Queens. The 53-year-old man suffered a shoulder injury and abrasions. The sedan driver was not hurt.
The driver of the sedan made a left turn and hit a 53-year-old male cyclist at 113th Street and 34th Avenue in Queens. The cyclist suffered a shoulder/upper-arm injury and abrasions and was conscious at the scene. The sedan driver was not injured. According to the police report, "the sedan was making a left turn while the cyclist was going straight." Police listed contributing factors as "Unspecified" for the bicyclist and the vehicle. No specific driver errors were recorded in the report. Point of impact was recorded at the sedan's left rear bumper and the bicycle's center front end.
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Two Sedans Collide; Passenger Hurt in Queens▸Aug 4 - Two eastbound sedans collided on Junction Boulevard at Northern Boulevard. A 57-year-old right rear passenger suffered whiplash and back injuries. Police recorded driver inattention and driver inexperience as contributing factors.
Two drivers headed east on Junction Boulevard collided at Northern Boulevard. According to the police report, a 57-year-old right rear passenger was injured and complained of whiplash and back pain. The report notes center front impact on one vehicle and center back impact on the other. Police recorded "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Driver Inexperience" as contributing factors. The injured occupant was conscious, not ejected, and listed as wearing a lap belt and harness. The crash damaged both vehicles at their center ends and left one passenger hurt.
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Parked SUV Struck Moped Rider on Parkway▸Aug 4 - A parked SUV and a moped collided on Grand Central Parkway. The 32‑year‑old moped driver was injured, shoulder and abrasion wounds. Police cited driver inattention as a contributing factor.
An SUV parked on Grand Central Parkway and a westbound moped traveling straight ahead collided. The moped driver, a 32‑year‑old man, suffered a shoulder/upper‑arm injury and an abrasion and was listed as injured and conscious. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" was a contributing factor. The SUV’s pre‑crash position is recorded as Parked; the moped’s pre‑crash action is Going Straight Ahead. Point of impact is listed as the SUV left rear bumper and the moped right front bumper. The moped operator is recorded as unlicensed. No other injuries were reported.
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Man Killed By Car In Queens Dispute▸Aug 1 - A car struck and killed a 23-year-old man in Ozone Park. The driver fled, then turned himself in. Police say the crash followed a heated confrontation. The victim died at Jamaica Hospital.
ABC7 reported on August 1, 2025, that a 23-year-old man died after being hit by a car at 101st Avenue and Liberty Boulevard in Queens. Police said the incident followed a domestic dispute. The driver, who was the woman's current boyfriend, told police the victim approached his car "while flashing what appeared to be a gun" and was struck as the driver tried to leave. The driver later went to the police. No charges had been filed as of publication, with the district attorney still reviewing the case. The crash highlights the lethal risk when vehicles are used during conflicts.
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Man Killed By Car In Queens Dispute,
ABC7,
Published 2025-08-01
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Driver Fails to Yield, Hits Queens Cyclist▸Jul 29 - A driver in a sedan hit a 59-year-old woman on a bike at 35th Avenue and 101st Street in Queens. She suffered hip and upper leg injuries and whiplash. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver.
A driver in a Honda sedan traveling west on 35th Avenue hit a 59-year-old woman riding her bike south on 101st Street. The driver hit the bicycle on its left side with the sedan’s right front bumper. The woman suffered hip and upper leg injuries and reported whiplash. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.' Police recorded failure to yield by the driver. The report lists no contributing factors for the cyclist. No other injuries were reported. The crash was in the 115th Precinct area of Queens.
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Right-Turn Collision Injures Two Pedestrians, Cyclist▸Jul 28 - A motorcycle driver turned right at Northern Blvd and 85 St and hit an e-bike rider going straight. Two women on foot were hurt. A 53-year-old rider was ejected with a leg fracture. Police recorded improper lane use.
An e-bike rider and a motorcycle driver collided at Northern Blvd and 85 St in Queens. Two female pedestrians, ages 77 and 67, were injured at the intersection with leg injuries. A 53-year-old male rider was ejected and suffered a leg fracture. According to the police report, “Passing or Lane Usage Improper” was a contributing factor. The motorcycle driver was unlicensed. The e-bike was traveling west, going straight; the motorcycle driver was making a right turn. Three vulnerable road users were hurt in a crash shaped by improper lane use and a driver without a license.
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BMW Driver Making Left Turn Hits 70-Year-Old Pedestrian▸Jul 28 - A BMW driver making a left turn hit a 70-year-old woman in a marked crosswalk on 32nd Avenue in Queens. She complained of pain, shock, and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. Police cited driver inattention/distraction.
A 70-year-old woman was struck while crossing 32nd Avenue in Queens and sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg and foot. “According to the police report ...” the pedestrian was in a marked crosswalk with no signal when the crash occurred. The driver, operating a 2022 BMW sedan, was making a left turn. Police list “Driver Inattention/Distraction” as the contributing factor. The pedestrian complained of pain and shock. The report notes no vehicle damage and does not record any contributing errors by the pedestrian.
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Cyclist Ejected After Rear Impact on 108th▸Jul 28 - A 28-year-old cyclist was ejected after striking the center back end of another vehicle on 108th Street at 35th Avenue. He suffered a head injury and concussion and lay in shock as paramedics removed him from the scene.
A 28-year-old male bicyclist was injured and ejected on 108th Street at 35th Avenue in Queens. “According to the police report, the cyclist struck the center back end, was ejected, suffered a head injury, and was in shock with a concussion.” The report lists no driver errors or contributing factors in the police data. The report further notes the bicyclist was not using any safety equipment. Emergency responders treated and removed the injured cyclist from the scene. The data records the point of impact as the vehicle’s center back end and the bicyclist’s injury as a head injury with concussion.
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SUV driver hits motorcyclist at 112th and 37th▸Jul 27 - An SUV driver heading south hit a westbound motorcyclist at 112th Street and 37th Avenue in Queens. The 21-year-old rider suffered an arm bruise. Police recorded driver inattention by both drivers. Night, empty blocks, and still the crash.
A motorcycle and an SUV collided at 112th Street and 37th Avenue in Queens. The motorcyclist, 21, was injured with a contusion to his lower arm; he was conscious and not ejected. Both vehicles were traveling straight, the motorcycle west and the SUV south. According to the police report, officers recorded “Driver Inattention/Distraction” for both drivers. The SUV driver is listed as licensed in New York. No pedestrians were involved. The crash was recorded at 12:04 a.m. Police assigned the case to the 115th Precinct.
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Two Sedans Collide on Grand Central Parkway▸Jul 23 - Two sedans collided on Grand Central Parkway. Five people were hurt — two drivers and three passengers. Injuries included head and neck trauma. Airbags deployed. Police list contributing factors as 'Unspecified.'
Two sedans collided on the Grand Central Parkway in Queens. According to the police report, five occupants were injured: two drivers and three passengers. Injuries included head and neck trauma; one driver complained of whiplash. Both vehicles were traveling east and were going straight ahead. Points of impact were the right front bumper of one sedan and the right rear quarter panel of the other. Airbags deployed in at least one vehicle. The report lists contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors were identified in the data.
Aug 7 - Both drivers slowed on 97th near 35th. A driver hit the back of the SUV ahead. A 47-year-old passenger and a 45-year-old driver suffered back injuries. Police recorded driver inattention and following too closely.
Two northbound SUVs collided on 97th Street at 35th Avenue in Queens. According to the police report, both drivers were slowing or stopping when one driver hit the back of the SUV ahead, leaving front damage to the rear vehicle and rear damage to the lead SUV. A 47-year-old right-rear passenger and a 45-year-old driver suffered back injuries and whiplash. Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction and Following Too Closely. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. Forms list center-front damage on the rear driver's SUV and center-rear damage on the lead driver's SUV.
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Sedan Turning Left Hits Cyclist on 113 St▸Aug 6 - A sedan turned left and hit a bicyclist at 113th Street and 34th Avenue in Queens. The 53-year-old man suffered a shoulder injury and abrasions. The sedan driver was not hurt.
The driver of the sedan made a left turn and hit a 53-year-old male cyclist at 113th Street and 34th Avenue in Queens. The cyclist suffered a shoulder/upper-arm injury and abrasions and was conscious at the scene. The sedan driver was not injured. According to the police report, "the sedan was making a left turn while the cyclist was going straight." Police listed contributing factors as "Unspecified" for the bicyclist and the vehicle. No specific driver errors were recorded in the report. Point of impact was recorded at the sedan's left rear bumper and the bicycle's center front end.
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Two Sedans Collide; Passenger Hurt in Queens▸Aug 4 - Two eastbound sedans collided on Junction Boulevard at Northern Boulevard. A 57-year-old right rear passenger suffered whiplash and back injuries. Police recorded driver inattention and driver inexperience as contributing factors.
Two drivers headed east on Junction Boulevard collided at Northern Boulevard. According to the police report, a 57-year-old right rear passenger was injured and complained of whiplash and back pain. The report notes center front impact on one vehicle and center back impact on the other. Police recorded "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Driver Inexperience" as contributing factors. The injured occupant was conscious, not ejected, and listed as wearing a lap belt and harness. The crash damaged both vehicles at their center ends and left one passenger hurt.
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Parked SUV Struck Moped Rider on Parkway▸Aug 4 - A parked SUV and a moped collided on Grand Central Parkway. The 32‑year‑old moped driver was injured, shoulder and abrasion wounds. Police cited driver inattention as a contributing factor.
An SUV parked on Grand Central Parkway and a westbound moped traveling straight ahead collided. The moped driver, a 32‑year‑old man, suffered a shoulder/upper‑arm injury and an abrasion and was listed as injured and conscious. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" was a contributing factor. The SUV’s pre‑crash position is recorded as Parked; the moped’s pre‑crash action is Going Straight Ahead. Point of impact is listed as the SUV left rear bumper and the moped right front bumper. The moped operator is recorded as unlicensed. No other injuries were reported.
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Man Killed By Car In Queens Dispute▸Aug 1 - A car struck and killed a 23-year-old man in Ozone Park. The driver fled, then turned himself in. Police say the crash followed a heated confrontation. The victim died at Jamaica Hospital.
ABC7 reported on August 1, 2025, that a 23-year-old man died after being hit by a car at 101st Avenue and Liberty Boulevard in Queens. Police said the incident followed a domestic dispute. The driver, who was the woman's current boyfriend, told police the victim approached his car "while flashing what appeared to be a gun" and was struck as the driver tried to leave. The driver later went to the police. No charges had been filed as of publication, with the district attorney still reviewing the case. The crash highlights the lethal risk when vehicles are used during conflicts.
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Man Killed By Car In Queens Dispute,
ABC7,
Published 2025-08-01
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Driver Fails to Yield, Hits Queens Cyclist▸Jul 29 - A driver in a sedan hit a 59-year-old woman on a bike at 35th Avenue and 101st Street in Queens. She suffered hip and upper leg injuries and whiplash. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver.
A driver in a Honda sedan traveling west on 35th Avenue hit a 59-year-old woman riding her bike south on 101st Street. The driver hit the bicycle on its left side with the sedan’s right front bumper. The woman suffered hip and upper leg injuries and reported whiplash. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.' Police recorded failure to yield by the driver. The report lists no contributing factors for the cyclist. No other injuries were reported. The crash was in the 115th Precinct area of Queens.
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Right-Turn Collision Injures Two Pedestrians, Cyclist▸Jul 28 - A motorcycle driver turned right at Northern Blvd and 85 St and hit an e-bike rider going straight. Two women on foot were hurt. A 53-year-old rider was ejected with a leg fracture. Police recorded improper lane use.
An e-bike rider and a motorcycle driver collided at Northern Blvd and 85 St in Queens. Two female pedestrians, ages 77 and 67, were injured at the intersection with leg injuries. A 53-year-old male rider was ejected and suffered a leg fracture. According to the police report, “Passing or Lane Usage Improper” was a contributing factor. The motorcycle driver was unlicensed. The e-bike was traveling west, going straight; the motorcycle driver was making a right turn. Three vulnerable road users were hurt in a crash shaped by improper lane use and a driver without a license.
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BMW Driver Making Left Turn Hits 70-Year-Old Pedestrian▸Jul 28 - A BMW driver making a left turn hit a 70-year-old woman in a marked crosswalk on 32nd Avenue in Queens. She complained of pain, shock, and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. Police cited driver inattention/distraction.
A 70-year-old woman was struck while crossing 32nd Avenue in Queens and sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg and foot. “According to the police report ...” the pedestrian was in a marked crosswalk with no signal when the crash occurred. The driver, operating a 2022 BMW sedan, was making a left turn. Police list “Driver Inattention/Distraction” as the contributing factor. The pedestrian complained of pain and shock. The report notes no vehicle damage and does not record any contributing errors by the pedestrian.
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Cyclist Ejected After Rear Impact on 108th▸Jul 28 - A 28-year-old cyclist was ejected after striking the center back end of another vehicle on 108th Street at 35th Avenue. He suffered a head injury and concussion and lay in shock as paramedics removed him from the scene.
A 28-year-old male bicyclist was injured and ejected on 108th Street at 35th Avenue in Queens. “According to the police report, the cyclist struck the center back end, was ejected, suffered a head injury, and was in shock with a concussion.” The report lists no driver errors or contributing factors in the police data. The report further notes the bicyclist was not using any safety equipment. Emergency responders treated and removed the injured cyclist from the scene. The data records the point of impact as the vehicle’s center back end and the bicyclist’s injury as a head injury with concussion.
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SUV driver hits motorcyclist at 112th and 37th▸Jul 27 - An SUV driver heading south hit a westbound motorcyclist at 112th Street and 37th Avenue in Queens. The 21-year-old rider suffered an arm bruise. Police recorded driver inattention by both drivers. Night, empty blocks, and still the crash.
A motorcycle and an SUV collided at 112th Street and 37th Avenue in Queens. The motorcyclist, 21, was injured with a contusion to his lower arm; he was conscious and not ejected. Both vehicles were traveling straight, the motorcycle west and the SUV south. According to the police report, officers recorded “Driver Inattention/Distraction” for both drivers. The SUV driver is listed as licensed in New York. No pedestrians were involved. The crash was recorded at 12:04 a.m. Police assigned the case to the 115th Precinct.
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Two Sedans Collide on Grand Central Parkway▸Jul 23 - Two sedans collided on Grand Central Parkway. Five people were hurt — two drivers and three passengers. Injuries included head and neck trauma. Airbags deployed. Police list contributing factors as 'Unspecified.'
Two sedans collided on the Grand Central Parkway in Queens. According to the police report, five occupants were injured: two drivers and three passengers. Injuries included head and neck trauma; one driver complained of whiplash. Both vehicles were traveling east and were going straight ahead. Points of impact were the right front bumper of one sedan and the right rear quarter panel of the other. Airbags deployed in at least one vehicle. The report lists contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors were identified in the data.
Aug 6 - A sedan turned left and hit a bicyclist at 113th Street and 34th Avenue in Queens. The 53-year-old man suffered a shoulder injury and abrasions. The sedan driver was not hurt.
The driver of the sedan made a left turn and hit a 53-year-old male cyclist at 113th Street and 34th Avenue in Queens. The cyclist suffered a shoulder/upper-arm injury and abrasions and was conscious at the scene. The sedan driver was not injured. According to the police report, "the sedan was making a left turn while the cyclist was going straight." Police listed contributing factors as "Unspecified" for the bicyclist and the vehicle. No specific driver errors were recorded in the report. Point of impact was recorded at the sedan's left rear bumper and the bicycle's center front end.
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Two Sedans Collide; Passenger Hurt in Queens▸Aug 4 - Two eastbound sedans collided on Junction Boulevard at Northern Boulevard. A 57-year-old right rear passenger suffered whiplash and back injuries. Police recorded driver inattention and driver inexperience as contributing factors.
Two drivers headed east on Junction Boulevard collided at Northern Boulevard. According to the police report, a 57-year-old right rear passenger was injured and complained of whiplash and back pain. The report notes center front impact on one vehicle and center back impact on the other. Police recorded "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Driver Inexperience" as contributing factors. The injured occupant was conscious, not ejected, and listed as wearing a lap belt and harness. The crash damaged both vehicles at their center ends and left one passenger hurt.
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Parked SUV Struck Moped Rider on Parkway▸Aug 4 - A parked SUV and a moped collided on Grand Central Parkway. The 32‑year‑old moped driver was injured, shoulder and abrasion wounds. Police cited driver inattention as a contributing factor.
An SUV parked on Grand Central Parkway and a westbound moped traveling straight ahead collided. The moped driver, a 32‑year‑old man, suffered a shoulder/upper‑arm injury and an abrasion and was listed as injured and conscious. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" was a contributing factor. The SUV’s pre‑crash position is recorded as Parked; the moped’s pre‑crash action is Going Straight Ahead. Point of impact is listed as the SUV left rear bumper and the moped right front bumper. The moped operator is recorded as unlicensed. No other injuries were reported.
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Man Killed By Car In Queens Dispute▸Aug 1 - A car struck and killed a 23-year-old man in Ozone Park. The driver fled, then turned himself in. Police say the crash followed a heated confrontation. The victim died at Jamaica Hospital.
ABC7 reported on August 1, 2025, that a 23-year-old man died after being hit by a car at 101st Avenue and Liberty Boulevard in Queens. Police said the incident followed a domestic dispute. The driver, who was the woman's current boyfriend, told police the victim approached his car "while flashing what appeared to be a gun" and was struck as the driver tried to leave. The driver later went to the police. No charges had been filed as of publication, with the district attorney still reviewing the case. The crash highlights the lethal risk when vehicles are used during conflicts.
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Man Killed By Car In Queens Dispute,
ABC7,
Published 2025-08-01
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Driver Fails to Yield, Hits Queens Cyclist▸Jul 29 - A driver in a sedan hit a 59-year-old woman on a bike at 35th Avenue and 101st Street in Queens. She suffered hip and upper leg injuries and whiplash. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver.
A driver in a Honda sedan traveling west on 35th Avenue hit a 59-year-old woman riding her bike south on 101st Street. The driver hit the bicycle on its left side with the sedan’s right front bumper. The woman suffered hip and upper leg injuries and reported whiplash. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.' Police recorded failure to yield by the driver. The report lists no contributing factors for the cyclist. No other injuries were reported. The crash was in the 115th Precinct area of Queens.
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Right-Turn Collision Injures Two Pedestrians, Cyclist▸Jul 28 - A motorcycle driver turned right at Northern Blvd and 85 St and hit an e-bike rider going straight. Two women on foot were hurt. A 53-year-old rider was ejected with a leg fracture. Police recorded improper lane use.
An e-bike rider and a motorcycle driver collided at Northern Blvd and 85 St in Queens. Two female pedestrians, ages 77 and 67, were injured at the intersection with leg injuries. A 53-year-old male rider was ejected and suffered a leg fracture. According to the police report, “Passing or Lane Usage Improper” was a contributing factor. The motorcycle driver was unlicensed. The e-bike was traveling west, going straight; the motorcycle driver was making a right turn. Three vulnerable road users were hurt in a crash shaped by improper lane use and a driver without a license.
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BMW Driver Making Left Turn Hits 70-Year-Old Pedestrian▸Jul 28 - A BMW driver making a left turn hit a 70-year-old woman in a marked crosswalk on 32nd Avenue in Queens. She complained of pain, shock, and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. Police cited driver inattention/distraction.
A 70-year-old woman was struck while crossing 32nd Avenue in Queens and sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg and foot. “According to the police report ...” the pedestrian was in a marked crosswalk with no signal when the crash occurred. The driver, operating a 2022 BMW sedan, was making a left turn. Police list “Driver Inattention/Distraction” as the contributing factor. The pedestrian complained of pain and shock. The report notes no vehicle damage and does not record any contributing errors by the pedestrian.
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Cyclist Ejected After Rear Impact on 108th▸Jul 28 - A 28-year-old cyclist was ejected after striking the center back end of another vehicle on 108th Street at 35th Avenue. He suffered a head injury and concussion and lay in shock as paramedics removed him from the scene.
A 28-year-old male bicyclist was injured and ejected on 108th Street at 35th Avenue in Queens. “According to the police report, the cyclist struck the center back end, was ejected, suffered a head injury, and was in shock with a concussion.” The report lists no driver errors or contributing factors in the police data. The report further notes the bicyclist was not using any safety equipment. Emergency responders treated and removed the injured cyclist from the scene. The data records the point of impact as the vehicle’s center back end and the bicyclist’s injury as a head injury with concussion.
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SUV driver hits motorcyclist at 112th and 37th▸Jul 27 - An SUV driver heading south hit a westbound motorcyclist at 112th Street and 37th Avenue in Queens. The 21-year-old rider suffered an arm bruise. Police recorded driver inattention by both drivers. Night, empty blocks, and still the crash.
A motorcycle and an SUV collided at 112th Street and 37th Avenue in Queens. The motorcyclist, 21, was injured with a contusion to his lower arm; he was conscious and not ejected. Both vehicles were traveling straight, the motorcycle west and the SUV south. According to the police report, officers recorded “Driver Inattention/Distraction” for both drivers. The SUV driver is listed as licensed in New York. No pedestrians were involved. The crash was recorded at 12:04 a.m. Police assigned the case to the 115th Precinct.
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Two Sedans Collide on Grand Central Parkway▸Jul 23 - Two sedans collided on Grand Central Parkway. Five people were hurt — two drivers and three passengers. Injuries included head and neck trauma. Airbags deployed. Police list contributing factors as 'Unspecified.'
Two sedans collided on the Grand Central Parkway in Queens. According to the police report, five occupants were injured: two drivers and three passengers. Injuries included head and neck trauma; one driver complained of whiplash. Both vehicles were traveling east and were going straight ahead. Points of impact were the right front bumper of one sedan and the right rear quarter panel of the other. Airbags deployed in at least one vehicle. The report lists contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors were identified in the data.
Aug 4 - Two eastbound sedans collided on Junction Boulevard at Northern Boulevard. A 57-year-old right rear passenger suffered whiplash and back injuries. Police recorded driver inattention and driver inexperience as contributing factors.
Two drivers headed east on Junction Boulevard collided at Northern Boulevard. According to the police report, a 57-year-old right rear passenger was injured and complained of whiplash and back pain. The report notes center front impact on one vehicle and center back impact on the other. Police recorded "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Driver Inexperience" as contributing factors. The injured occupant was conscious, not ejected, and listed as wearing a lap belt and harness. The crash damaged both vehicles at their center ends and left one passenger hurt.
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Parked SUV Struck Moped Rider on Parkway▸Aug 4 - A parked SUV and a moped collided on Grand Central Parkway. The 32‑year‑old moped driver was injured, shoulder and abrasion wounds. Police cited driver inattention as a contributing factor.
An SUV parked on Grand Central Parkway and a westbound moped traveling straight ahead collided. The moped driver, a 32‑year‑old man, suffered a shoulder/upper‑arm injury and an abrasion and was listed as injured and conscious. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" was a contributing factor. The SUV’s pre‑crash position is recorded as Parked; the moped’s pre‑crash action is Going Straight Ahead. Point of impact is listed as the SUV left rear bumper and the moped right front bumper. The moped operator is recorded as unlicensed. No other injuries were reported.
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Man Killed By Car In Queens Dispute▸Aug 1 - A car struck and killed a 23-year-old man in Ozone Park. The driver fled, then turned himself in. Police say the crash followed a heated confrontation. The victim died at Jamaica Hospital.
ABC7 reported on August 1, 2025, that a 23-year-old man died after being hit by a car at 101st Avenue and Liberty Boulevard in Queens. Police said the incident followed a domestic dispute. The driver, who was the woman's current boyfriend, told police the victim approached his car "while flashing what appeared to be a gun" and was struck as the driver tried to leave. The driver later went to the police. No charges had been filed as of publication, with the district attorney still reviewing the case. The crash highlights the lethal risk when vehicles are used during conflicts.
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Man Killed By Car In Queens Dispute,
ABC7,
Published 2025-08-01
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Driver Fails to Yield, Hits Queens Cyclist▸Jul 29 - A driver in a sedan hit a 59-year-old woman on a bike at 35th Avenue and 101st Street in Queens. She suffered hip and upper leg injuries and whiplash. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver.
A driver in a Honda sedan traveling west on 35th Avenue hit a 59-year-old woman riding her bike south on 101st Street. The driver hit the bicycle on its left side with the sedan’s right front bumper. The woman suffered hip and upper leg injuries and reported whiplash. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.' Police recorded failure to yield by the driver. The report lists no contributing factors for the cyclist. No other injuries were reported. The crash was in the 115th Precinct area of Queens.
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Right-Turn Collision Injures Two Pedestrians, Cyclist▸Jul 28 - A motorcycle driver turned right at Northern Blvd and 85 St and hit an e-bike rider going straight. Two women on foot were hurt. A 53-year-old rider was ejected with a leg fracture. Police recorded improper lane use.
An e-bike rider and a motorcycle driver collided at Northern Blvd and 85 St in Queens. Two female pedestrians, ages 77 and 67, were injured at the intersection with leg injuries. A 53-year-old male rider was ejected and suffered a leg fracture. According to the police report, “Passing or Lane Usage Improper” was a contributing factor. The motorcycle driver was unlicensed. The e-bike was traveling west, going straight; the motorcycle driver was making a right turn. Three vulnerable road users were hurt in a crash shaped by improper lane use and a driver without a license.
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BMW Driver Making Left Turn Hits 70-Year-Old Pedestrian▸Jul 28 - A BMW driver making a left turn hit a 70-year-old woman in a marked crosswalk on 32nd Avenue in Queens. She complained of pain, shock, and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. Police cited driver inattention/distraction.
A 70-year-old woman was struck while crossing 32nd Avenue in Queens and sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg and foot. “According to the police report ...” the pedestrian was in a marked crosswalk with no signal when the crash occurred. The driver, operating a 2022 BMW sedan, was making a left turn. Police list “Driver Inattention/Distraction” as the contributing factor. The pedestrian complained of pain and shock. The report notes no vehicle damage and does not record any contributing errors by the pedestrian.
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Cyclist Ejected After Rear Impact on 108th▸Jul 28 - A 28-year-old cyclist was ejected after striking the center back end of another vehicle on 108th Street at 35th Avenue. He suffered a head injury and concussion and lay in shock as paramedics removed him from the scene.
A 28-year-old male bicyclist was injured and ejected on 108th Street at 35th Avenue in Queens. “According to the police report, the cyclist struck the center back end, was ejected, suffered a head injury, and was in shock with a concussion.” The report lists no driver errors or contributing factors in the police data. The report further notes the bicyclist was not using any safety equipment. Emergency responders treated and removed the injured cyclist from the scene. The data records the point of impact as the vehicle’s center back end and the bicyclist’s injury as a head injury with concussion.
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SUV driver hits motorcyclist at 112th and 37th▸Jul 27 - An SUV driver heading south hit a westbound motorcyclist at 112th Street and 37th Avenue in Queens. The 21-year-old rider suffered an arm bruise. Police recorded driver inattention by both drivers. Night, empty blocks, and still the crash.
A motorcycle and an SUV collided at 112th Street and 37th Avenue in Queens. The motorcyclist, 21, was injured with a contusion to his lower arm; he was conscious and not ejected. Both vehicles were traveling straight, the motorcycle west and the SUV south. According to the police report, officers recorded “Driver Inattention/Distraction” for both drivers. The SUV driver is listed as licensed in New York. No pedestrians were involved. The crash was recorded at 12:04 a.m. Police assigned the case to the 115th Precinct.
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Two Sedans Collide on Grand Central Parkway▸Jul 23 - Two sedans collided on Grand Central Parkway. Five people were hurt — two drivers and three passengers. Injuries included head and neck trauma. Airbags deployed. Police list contributing factors as 'Unspecified.'
Two sedans collided on the Grand Central Parkway in Queens. According to the police report, five occupants were injured: two drivers and three passengers. Injuries included head and neck trauma; one driver complained of whiplash. Both vehicles were traveling east and were going straight ahead. Points of impact were the right front bumper of one sedan and the right rear quarter panel of the other. Airbags deployed in at least one vehicle. The report lists contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors were identified in the data.
Aug 4 - A parked SUV and a moped collided on Grand Central Parkway. The 32‑year‑old moped driver was injured, shoulder and abrasion wounds. Police cited driver inattention as a contributing factor.
An SUV parked on Grand Central Parkway and a westbound moped traveling straight ahead collided. The moped driver, a 32‑year‑old man, suffered a shoulder/upper‑arm injury and an abrasion and was listed as injured and conscious. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" was a contributing factor. The SUV’s pre‑crash position is recorded as Parked; the moped’s pre‑crash action is Going Straight Ahead. Point of impact is listed as the SUV left rear bumper and the moped right front bumper. The moped operator is recorded as unlicensed. No other injuries were reported.
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Man Killed By Car In Queens Dispute▸Aug 1 - A car struck and killed a 23-year-old man in Ozone Park. The driver fled, then turned himself in. Police say the crash followed a heated confrontation. The victim died at Jamaica Hospital.
ABC7 reported on August 1, 2025, that a 23-year-old man died after being hit by a car at 101st Avenue and Liberty Boulevard in Queens. Police said the incident followed a domestic dispute. The driver, who was the woman's current boyfriend, told police the victim approached his car "while flashing what appeared to be a gun" and was struck as the driver tried to leave. The driver later went to the police. No charges had been filed as of publication, with the district attorney still reviewing the case. The crash highlights the lethal risk when vehicles are used during conflicts.
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Man Killed By Car In Queens Dispute,
ABC7,
Published 2025-08-01
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Driver Fails to Yield, Hits Queens Cyclist▸Jul 29 - A driver in a sedan hit a 59-year-old woman on a bike at 35th Avenue and 101st Street in Queens. She suffered hip and upper leg injuries and whiplash. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver.
A driver in a Honda sedan traveling west on 35th Avenue hit a 59-year-old woman riding her bike south on 101st Street. The driver hit the bicycle on its left side with the sedan’s right front bumper. The woman suffered hip and upper leg injuries and reported whiplash. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.' Police recorded failure to yield by the driver. The report lists no contributing factors for the cyclist. No other injuries were reported. The crash was in the 115th Precinct area of Queens.
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Right-Turn Collision Injures Two Pedestrians, Cyclist▸Jul 28 - A motorcycle driver turned right at Northern Blvd and 85 St and hit an e-bike rider going straight. Two women on foot were hurt. A 53-year-old rider was ejected with a leg fracture. Police recorded improper lane use.
An e-bike rider and a motorcycle driver collided at Northern Blvd and 85 St in Queens. Two female pedestrians, ages 77 and 67, were injured at the intersection with leg injuries. A 53-year-old male rider was ejected and suffered a leg fracture. According to the police report, “Passing or Lane Usage Improper” was a contributing factor. The motorcycle driver was unlicensed. The e-bike was traveling west, going straight; the motorcycle driver was making a right turn. Three vulnerable road users were hurt in a crash shaped by improper lane use and a driver without a license.
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BMW Driver Making Left Turn Hits 70-Year-Old Pedestrian▸Jul 28 - A BMW driver making a left turn hit a 70-year-old woman in a marked crosswalk on 32nd Avenue in Queens. She complained of pain, shock, and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. Police cited driver inattention/distraction.
A 70-year-old woman was struck while crossing 32nd Avenue in Queens and sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg and foot. “According to the police report ...” the pedestrian was in a marked crosswalk with no signal when the crash occurred. The driver, operating a 2022 BMW sedan, was making a left turn. Police list “Driver Inattention/Distraction” as the contributing factor. The pedestrian complained of pain and shock. The report notes no vehicle damage and does not record any contributing errors by the pedestrian.
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Cyclist Ejected After Rear Impact on 108th▸Jul 28 - A 28-year-old cyclist was ejected after striking the center back end of another vehicle on 108th Street at 35th Avenue. He suffered a head injury and concussion and lay in shock as paramedics removed him from the scene.
A 28-year-old male bicyclist was injured and ejected on 108th Street at 35th Avenue in Queens. “According to the police report, the cyclist struck the center back end, was ejected, suffered a head injury, and was in shock with a concussion.” The report lists no driver errors or contributing factors in the police data. The report further notes the bicyclist was not using any safety equipment. Emergency responders treated and removed the injured cyclist from the scene. The data records the point of impact as the vehicle’s center back end and the bicyclist’s injury as a head injury with concussion.
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SUV driver hits motorcyclist at 112th and 37th▸Jul 27 - An SUV driver heading south hit a westbound motorcyclist at 112th Street and 37th Avenue in Queens. The 21-year-old rider suffered an arm bruise. Police recorded driver inattention by both drivers. Night, empty blocks, and still the crash.
A motorcycle and an SUV collided at 112th Street and 37th Avenue in Queens. The motorcyclist, 21, was injured with a contusion to his lower arm; he was conscious and not ejected. Both vehicles were traveling straight, the motorcycle west and the SUV south. According to the police report, officers recorded “Driver Inattention/Distraction” for both drivers. The SUV driver is listed as licensed in New York. No pedestrians were involved. The crash was recorded at 12:04 a.m. Police assigned the case to the 115th Precinct.
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Two Sedans Collide on Grand Central Parkway▸Jul 23 - Two sedans collided on Grand Central Parkway. Five people were hurt — two drivers and three passengers. Injuries included head and neck trauma. Airbags deployed. Police list contributing factors as 'Unspecified.'
Two sedans collided on the Grand Central Parkway in Queens. According to the police report, five occupants were injured: two drivers and three passengers. Injuries included head and neck trauma; one driver complained of whiplash. Both vehicles were traveling east and were going straight ahead. Points of impact were the right front bumper of one sedan and the right rear quarter panel of the other. Airbags deployed in at least one vehicle. The report lists contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors were identified in the data.
Aug 1 - A car struck and killed a 23-year-old man in Ozone Park. The driver fled, then turned himself in. Police say the crash followed a heated confrontation. The victim died at Jamaica Hospital.
ABC7 reported on August 1, 2025, that a 23-year-old man died after being hit by a car at 101st Avenue and Liberty Boulevard in Queens. Police said the incident followed a domestic dispute. The driver, who was the woman's current boyfriend, told police the victim approached his car "while flashing what appeared to be a gun" and was struck as the driver tried to leave. The driver later went to the police. No charges had been filed as of publication, with the district attorney still reviewing the case. The crash highlights the lethal risk when vehicles are used during conflicts.
- Man Killed By Car In Queens Dispute, ABC7, Published 2025-08-01
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Driver Fails to Yield, Hits Queens Cyclist▸Jul 29 - A driver in a sedan hit a 59-year-old woman on a bike at 35th Avenue and 101st Street in Queens. She suffered hip and upper leg injuries and whiplash. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver.
A driver in a Honda sedan traveling west on 35th Avenue hit a 59-year-old woman riding her bike south on 101st Street. The driver hit the bicycle on its left side with the sedan’s right front bumper. The woman suffered hip and upper leg injuries and reported whiplash. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.' Police recorded failure to yield by the driver. The report lists no contributing factors for the cyclist. No other injuries were reported. The crash was in the 115th Precinct area of Queens.
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Right-Turn Collision Injures Two Pedestrians, Cyclist▸Jul 28 - A motorcycle driver turned right at Northern Blvd and 85 St and hit an e-bike rider going straight. Two women on foot were hurt. A 53-year-old rider was ejected with a leg fracture. Police recorded improper lane use.
An e-bike rider and a motorcycle driver collided at Northern Blvd and 85 St in Queens. Two female pedestrians, ages 77 and 67, were injured at the intersection with leg injuries. A 53-year-old male rider was ejected and suffered a leg fracture. According to the police report, “Passing or Lane Usage Improper” was a contributing factor. The motorcycle driver was unlicensed. The e-bike was traveling west, going straight; the motorcycle driver was making a right turn. Three vulnerable road users were hurt in a crash shaped by improper lane use and a driver without a license.
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BMW Driver Making Left Turn Hits 70-Year-Old Pedestrian▸Jul 28 - A BMW driver making a left turn hit a 70-year-old woman in a marked crosswalk on 32nd Avenue in Queens. She complained of pain, shock, and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. Police cited driver inattention/distraction.
A 70-year-old woman was struck while crossing 32nd Avenue in Queens and sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg and foot. “According to the police report ...” the pedestrian was in a marked crosswalk with no signal when the crash occurred. The driver, operating a 2022 BMW sedan, was making a left turn. Police list “Driver Inattention/Distraction” as the contributing factor. The pedestrian complained of pain and shock. The report notes no vehicle damage and does not record any contributing errors by the pedestrian.
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Cyclist Ejected After Rear Impact on 108th▸Jul 28 - A 28-year-old cyclist was ejected after striking the center back end of another vehicle on 108th Street at 35th Avenue. He suffered a head injury and concussion and lay in shock as paramedics removed him from the scene.
A 28-year-old male bicyclist was injured and ejected on 108th Street at 35th Avenue in Queens. “According to the police report, the cyclist struck the center back end, was ejected, suffered a head injury, and was in shock with a concussion.” The report lists no driver errors or contributing factors in the police data. The report further notes the bicyclist was not using any safety equipment. Emergency responders treated and removed the injured cyclist from the scene. The data records the point of impact as the vehicle’s center back end and the bicyclist’s injury as a head injury with concussion.
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SUV driver hits motorcyclist at 112th and 37th▸Jul 27 - An SUV driver heading south hit a westbound motorcyclist at 112th Street and 37th Avenue in Queens. The 21-year-old rider suffered an arm bruise. Police recorded driver inattention by both drivers. Night, empty blocks, and still the crash.
A motorcycle and an SUV collided at 112th Street and 37th Avenue in Queens. The motorcyclist, 21, was injured with a contusion to his lower arm; he was conscious and not ejected. Both vehicles were traveling straight, the motorcycle west and the SUV south. According to the police report, officers recorded “Driver Inattention/Distraction” for both drivers. The SUV driver is listed as licensed in New York. No pedestrians were involved. The crash was recorded at 12:04 a.m. Police assigned the case to the 115th Precinct.
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Two Sedans Collide on Grand Central Parkway▸Jul 23 - Two sedans collided on Grand Central Parkway. Five people were hurt — two drivers and three passengers. Injuries included head and neck trauma. Airbags deployed. Police list contributing factors as 'Unspecified.'
Two sedans collided on the Grand Central Parkway in Queens. According to the police report, five occupants were injured: two drivers and three passengers. Injuries included head and neck trauma; one driver complained of whiplash. Both vehicles were traveling east and were going straight ahead. Points of impact were the right front bumper of one sedan and the right rear quarter panel of the other. Airbags deployed in at least one vehicle. The report lists contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors were identified in the data.
Jul 29 - A driver in a sedan hit a 59-year-old woman on a bike at 35th Avenue and 101st Street in Queens. She suffered hip and upper leg injuries and whiplash. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver.
A driver in a Honda sedan traveling west on 35th Avenue hit a 59-year-old woman riding her bike south on 101st Street. The driver hit the bicycle on its left side with the sedan’s right front bumper. The woman suffered hip and upper leg injuries and reported whiplash. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.' Police recorded failure to yield by the driver. The report lists no contributing factors for the cyclist. No other injuries were reported. The crash was in the 115th Precinct area of Queens.
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Right-Turn Collision Injures Two Pedestrians, Cyclist▸Jul 28 - A motorcycle driver turned right at Northern Blvd and 85 St and hit an e-bike rider going straight. Two women on foot were hurt. A 53-year-old rider was ejected with a leg fracture. Police recorded improper lane use.
An e-bike rider and a motorcycle driver collided at Northern Blvd and 85 St in Queens. Two female pedestrians, ages 77 and 67, were injured at the intersection with leg injuries. A 53-year-old male rider was ejected and suffered a leg fracture. According to the police report, “Passing or Lane Usage Improper” was a contributing factor. The motorcycle driver was unlicensed. The e-bike was traveling west, going straight; the motorcycle driver was making a right turn. Three vulnerable road users were hurt in a crash shaped by improper lane use and a driver without a license.
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BMW Driver Making Left Turn Hits 70-Year-Old Pedestrian▸Jul 28 - A BMW driver making a left turn hit a 70-year-old woman in a marked crosswalk on 32nd Avenue in Queens. She complained of pain, shock, and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. Police cited driver inattention/distraction.
A 70-year-old woman was struck while crossing 32nd Avenue in Queens and sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg and foot. “According to the police report ...” the pedestrian was in a marked crosswalk with no signal when the crash occurred. The driver, operating a 2022 BMW sedan, was making a left turn. Police list “Driver Inattention/Distraction” as the contributing factor. The pedestrian complained of pain and shock. The report notes no vehicle damage and does not record any contributing errors by the pedestrian.
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Cyclist Ejected After Rear Impact on 108th▸Jul 28 - A 28-year-old cyclist was ejected after striking the center back end of another vehicle on 108th Street at 35th Avenue. He suffered a head injury and concussion and lay in shock as paramedics removed him from the scene.
A 28-year-old male bicyclist was injured and ejected on 108th Street at 35th Avenue in Queens. “According to the police report, the cyclist struck the center back end, was ejected, suffered a head injury, and was in shock with a concussion.” The report lists no driver errors or contributing factors in the police data. The report further notes the bicyclist was not using any safety equipment. Emergency responders treated and removed the injured cyclist from the scene. The data records the point of impact as the vehicle’s center back end and the bicyclist’s injury as a head injury with concussion.
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SUV driver hits motorcyclist at 112th and 37th▸Jul 27 - An SUV driver heading south hit a westbound motorcyclist at 112th Street and 37th Avenue in Queens. The 21-year-old rider suffered an arm bruise. Police recorded driver inattention by both drivers. Night, empty blocks, and still the crash.
A motorcycle and an SUV collided at 112th Street and 37th Avenue in Queens. The motorcyclist, 21, was injured with a contusion to his lower arm; he was conscious and not ejected. Both vehicles were traveling straight, the motorcycle west and the SUV south. According to the police report, officers recorded “Driver Inattention/Distraction” for both drivers. The SUV driver is listed as licensed in New York. No pedestrians were involved. The crash was recorded at 12:04 a.m. Police assigned the case to the 115th Precinct.
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Two Sedans Collide on Grand Central Parkway▸Jul 23 - Two sedans collided on Grand Central Parkway. Five people were hurt — two drivers and three passengers. Injuries included head and neck trauma. Airbags deployed. Police list contributing factors as 'Unspecified.'
Two sedans collided on the Grand Central Parkway in Queens. According to the police report, five occupants were injured: two drivers and three passengers. Injuries included head and neck trauma; one driver complained of whiplash. Both vehicles were traveling east and were going straight ahead. Points of impact were the right front bumper of one sedan and the right rear quarter panel of the other. Airbags deployed in at least one vehicle. The report lists contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors were identified in the data.
Jul 28 - A motorcycle driver turned right at Northern Blvd and 85 St and hit an e-bike rider going straight. Two women on foot were hurt. A 53-year-old rider was ejected with a leg fracture. Police recorded improper lane use.
An e-bike rider and a motorcycle driver collided at Northern Blvd and 85 St in Queens. Two female pedestrians, ages 77 and 67, were injured at the intersection with leg injuries. A 53-year-old male rider was ejected and suffered a leg fracture. According to the police report, “Passing or Lane Usage Improper” was a contributing factor. The motorcycle driver was unlicensed. The e-bike was traveling west, going straight; the motorcycle driver was making a right turn. Three vulnerable road users were hurt in a crash shaped by improper lane use and a driver without a license.
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BMW Driver Making Left Turn Hits 70-Year-Old Pedestrian▸Jul 28 - A BMW driver making a left turn hit a 70-year-old woman in a marked crosswalk on 32nd Avenue in Queens. She complained of pain, shock, and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. Police cited driver inattention/distraction.
A 70-year-old woman was struck while crossing 32nd Avenue in Queens and sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg and foot. “According to the police report ...” the pedestrian was in a marked crosswalk with no signal when the crash occurred. The driver, operating a 2022 BMW sedan, was making a left turn. Police list “Driver Inattention/Distraction” as the contributing factor. The pedestrian complained of pain and shock. The report notes no vehicle damage and does not record any contributing errors by the pedestrian.
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Cyclist Ejected After Rear Impact on 108th▸Jul 28 - A 28-year-old cyclist was ejected after striking the center back end of another vehicle on 108th Street at 35th Avenue. He suffered a head injury and concussion and lay in shock as paramedics removed him from the scene.
A 28-year-old male bicyclist was injured and ejected on 108th Street at 35th Avenue in Queens. “According to the police report, the cyclist struck the center back end, was ejected, suffered a head injury, and was in shock with a concussion.” The report lists no driver errors or contributing factors in the police data. The report further notes the bicyclist was not using any safety equipment. Emergency responders treated and removed the injured cyclist from the scene. The data records the point of impact as the vehicle’s center back end and the bicyclist’s injury as a head injury with concussion.
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SUV driver hits motorcyclist at 112th and 37th▸Jul 27 - An SUV driver heading south hit a westbound motorcyclist at 112th Street and 37th Avenue in Queens. The 21-year-old rider suffered an arm bruise. Police recorded driver inattention by both drivers. Night, empty blocks, and still the crash.
A motorcycle and an SUV collided at 112th Street and 37th Avenue in Queens. The motorcyclist, 21, was injured with a contusion to his lower arm; he was conscious and not ejected. Both vehicles were traveling straight, the motorcycle west and the SUV south. According to the police report, officers recorded “Driver Inattention/Distraction” for both drivers. The SUV driver is listed as licensed in New York. No pedestrians were involved. The crash was recorded at 12:04 a.m. Police assigned the case to the 115th Precinct.
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Two Sedans Collide on Grand Central Parkway▸Jul 23 - Two sedans collided on Grand Central Parkway. Five people were hurt — two drivers and three passengers. Injuries included head and neck trauma. Airbags deployed. Police list contributing factors as 'Unspecified.'
Two sedans collided on the Grand Central Parkway in Queens. According to the police report, five occupants were injured: two drivers and three passengers. Injuries included head and neck trauma; one driver complained of whiplash. Both vehicles were traveling east and were going straight ahead. Points of impact were the right front bumper of one sedan and the right rear quarter panel of the other. Airbags deployed in at least one vehicle. The report lists contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors were identified in the data.
Jul 28 - A BMW driver making a left turn hit a 70-year-old woman in a marked crosswalk on 32nd Avenue in Queens. She complained of pain, shock, and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. Police cited driver inattention/distraction.
A 70-year-old woman was struck while crossing 32nd Avenue in Queens and sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg and foot. “According to the police report ...” the pedestrian was in a marked crosswalk with no signal when the crash occurred. The driver, operating a 2022 BMW sedan, was making a left turn. Police list “Driver Inattention/Distraction” as the contributing factor. The pedestrian complained of pain and shock. The report notes no vehicle damage and does not record any contributing errors by the pedestrian.
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Cyclist Ejected After Rear Impact on 108th▸Jul 28 - A 28-year-old cyclist was ejected after striking the center back end of another vehicle on 108th Street at 35th Avenue. He suffered a head injury and concussion and lay in shock as paramedics removed him from the scene.
A 28-year-old male bicyclist was injured and ejected on 108th Street at 35th Avenue in Queens. “According to the police report, the cyclist struck the center back end, was ejected, suffered a head injury, and was in shock with a concussion.” The report lists no driver errors or contributing factors in the police data. The report further notes the bicyclist was not using any safety equipment. Emergency responders treated and removed the injured cyclist from the scene. The data records the point of impact as the vehicle’s center back end and the bicyclist’s injury as a head injury with concussion.
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SUV driver hits motorcyclist at 112th and 37th▸Jul 27 - An SUV driver heading south hit a westbound motorcyclist at 112th Street and 37th Avenue in Queens. The 21-year-old rider suffered an arm bruise. Police recorded driver inattention by both drivers. Night, empty blocks, and still the crash.
A motorcycle and an SUV collided at 112th Street and 37th Avenue in Queens. The motorcyclist, 21, was injured with a contusion to his lower arm; he was conscious and not ejected. Both vehicles were traveling straight, the motorcycle west and the SUV south. According to the police report, officers recorded “Driver Inattention/Distraction” for both drivers. The SUV driver is listed as licensed in New York. No pedestrians were involved. The crash was recorded at 12:04 a.m. Police assigned the case to the 115th Precinct.
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Two Sedans Collide on Grand Central Parkway▸Jul 23 - Two sedans collided on Grand Central Parkway. Five people were hurt — two drivers and three passengers. Injuries included head and neck trauma. Airbags deployed. Police list contributing factors as 'Unspecified.'
Two sedans collided on the Grand Central Parkway in Queens. According to the police report, five occupants were injured: two drivers and three passengers. Injuries included head and neck trauma; one driver complained of whiplash. Both vehicles were traveling east and were going straight ahead. Points of impact were the right front bumper of one sedan and the right rear quarter panel of the other. Airbags deployed in at least one vehicle. The report lists contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors were identified in the data.
Jul 28 - A 28-year-old cyclist was ejected after striking the center back end of another vehicle on 108th Street at 35th Avenue. He suffered a head injury and concussion and lay in shock as paramedics removed him from the scene.
A 28-year-old male bicyclist was injured and ejected on 108th Street at 35th Avenue in Queens. “According to the police report, the cyclist struck the center back end, was ejected, suffered a head injury, and was in shock with a concussion.” The report lists no driver errors or contributing factors in the police data. The report further notes the bicyclist was not using any safety equipment. Emergency responders treated and removed the injured cyclist from the scene. The data records the point of impact as the vehicle’s center back end and the bicyclist’s injury as a head injury with concussion.
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SUV driver hits motorcyclist at 112th and 37th▸Jul 27 - An SUV driver heading south hit a westbound motorcyclist at 112th Street and 37th Avenue in Queens. The 21-year-old rider suffered an arm bruise. Police recorded driver inattention by both drivers. Night, empty blocks, and still the crash.
A motorcycle and an SUV collided at 112th Street and 37th Avenue in Queens. The motorcyclist, 21, was injured with a contusion to his lower arm; he was conscious and not ejected. Both vehicles were traveling straight, the motorcycle west and the SUV south. According to the police report, officers recorded “Driver Inattention/Distraction” for both drivers. The SUV driver is listed as licensed in New York. No pedestrians were involved. The crash was recorded at 12:04 a.m. Police assigned the case to the 115th Precinct.
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Two Sedans Collide on Grand Central Parkway▸Jul 23 - Two sedans collided on Grand Central Parkway. Five people were hurt — two drivers and three passengers. Injuries included head and neck trauma. Airbags deployed. Police list contributing factors as 'Unspecified.'
Two sedans collided on the Grand Central Parkway in Queens. According to the police report, five occupants were injured: two drivers and three passengers. Injuries included head and neck trauma; one driver complained of whiplash. Both vehicles were traveling east and were going straight ahead. Points of impact were the right front bumper of one sedan and the right rear quarter panel of the other. Airbags deployed in at least one vehicle. The report lists contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors were identified in the data.
Jul 27 - An SUV driver heading south hit a westbound motorcyclist at 112th Street and 37th Avenue in Queens. The 21-year-old rider suffered an arm bruise. Police recorded driver inattention by both drivers. Night, empty blocks, and still the crash.
A motorcycle and an SUV collided at 112th Street and 37th Avenue in Queens. The motorcyclist, 21, was injured with a contusion to his lower arm; he was conscious and not ejected. Both vehicles were traveling straight, the motorcycle west and the SUV south. According to the police report, officers recorded “Driver Inattention/Distraction” for both drivers. The SUV driver is listed as licensed in New York. No pedestrians were involved. The crash was recorded at 12:04 a.m. Police assigned the case to the 115th Precinct.
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Two Sedans Collide on Grand Central Parkway▸Jul 23 - Two sedans collided on Grand Central Parkway. Five people were hurt — two drivers and three passengers. Injuries included head and neck trauma. Airbags deployed. Police list contributing factors as 'Unspecified.'
Two sedans collided on the Grand Central Parkway in Queens. According to the police report, five occupants were injured: two drivers and three passengers. Injuries included head and neck trauma; one driver complained of whiplash. Both vehicles were traveling east and were going straight ahead. Points of impact were the right front bumper of one sedan and the right rear quarter panel of the other. Airbags deployed in at least one vehicle. The report lists contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors were identified in the data.
Jul 23 - Two sedans collided on Grand Central Parkway. Five people were hurt — two drivers and three passengers. Injuries included head and neck trauma. Airbags deployed. Police list contributing factors as 'Unspecified.'
Two sedans collided on the Grand Central Parkway in Queens. According to the police report, five occupants were injured: two drivers and three passengers. Injuries included head and neck trauma; one driver complained of whiplash. Both vehicles were traveling east and were going straight ahead. Points of impact were the right front bumper of one sedan and the right rear quarter panel of the other. Airbags deployed in at least one vehicle. The report lists contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors were identified in the data.