Queens Streets Run Red. Lower the Limit—Or Count More Dead.

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

Water rose fast. Cars stranded. People climbed roofs to escape. Rescue teams pulled them out. Rain hammered Queens. The road drowned, then cleared. Danger came quick. Relief came late.

ABC7 reported on July 31, 2025, that flash flooding trapped drivers on the Clearview Expressway in Queens. Video showed people perched atop cars, waiting for rescue. A witness described, "10 feet deep, people sitting on top of cars, 6 or 7." Mayor Eric Adams declared a localized State of Emergency. The flooding left vehicles stranded and forced emergency response. The article highlights the risk of sudden, severe weather overwhelming city infrastructure, stranding vulnerable road users in harm’s way.

• Flash Flood Traps Cars On Expressway, ABC7, Published 2025-07-31

A motorcycle slammed into a truck on the Long Island Expressway. The rider, age 24, was ejected and killed. Others survived. The crash left a body broken, a city shaken.

A 24-year-old motorcyclist was killed after colliding with a tractor truck on the Long Island Expressway in Queens. According to the police report, the motorcycle was changing lanes when it struck the right side of the truck. The rider was ejected and suffered fatal crush injuries. Other occupants in the involved vehicles, including a driver in an SUV and the truck operator, were not seriously hurt. The report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' The deceased rider was wearing a helmet, as noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4830329 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A sedan hit a cyclist on Roosevelt Avenue. The rider suffered a bruised leg. Police cite driver distraction. Metal struck flesh. The street stayed open. The danger stayed real.

A sedan and a bicycle collided at 108-30 Roosevelt Avenue in Queens. The cyclist, a 55-year-old man, was injured, suffering a contusion to his lower leg. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' contributed to the crash. The sedan’s right front bumper struck the cyclist. No other injuries were reported. The data lists no helmet or signal issues for the cyclist. The crash highlights the risk faced by people on bikes when drivers lose focus.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4828438 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

SUV hit a man outside the crosswalk. Blood pooled on the street. Police cited blocked view and driver distraction. The pedestrian lay incoherent, hurt from head to toe.

A sport utility vehicle struck a 45-year-old man on 108th Street in Queens. The pedestrian, not at an intersection, suffered severe bleeding and injuries across his entire body. According to the police report, 'View Obstructed/Limited' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' contributed to the crash. The man was found incoherent at the scene. No other injuries were reported. The crash highlights the danger when drivers fail to see or focus on people in the roadway.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4830396 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

Candles flickered in Queens. Workers mourned the dead. Portraits lined the park. Grief and anger mixed. Demands for safety echoed. Fatigue and risk shadow every shift. The toll grows. The city listens.

amny reported on July 11, 2025, that rideshare and delivery workers gathered in Little Bay Park to honor colleagues killed on the job. The Justice for App Workers coalition demanded safety reforms, including panic buttons and limits on shift lengths. 'These deaths were not inevitable; they happened because billion-dollar companies chose profit over safety,' said Adaligisa Payero. Speakers highlighted long hours and fatigue as key dangers. The coalition called for tech companies and lawmakers to act, noting that app-based workers face higher injury and death rates than many traditional employees.

• Memorial Honors Fallen App-Based Workers, amny, Published 2025-07-11

Two sedans collided on 94th Street. Rear-end impact. Elderly woman and another passenger hurt. Police cite following too closely. Metal and flesh meet. System failed to protect.

Two sedans crashed on 94th Street at Roosevelt Avenue in Queens. A 79-year-old woman and a 58-year-old woman, both passengers, suffered neck injuries. According to the police report, the cause was 'Following Too Closely.' Both drivers were licensed and traveling east. The impact struck the right rear and left front bumpers. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report lists no other contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4825979 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A sedan hit a 27-year-old pedestrian on 78th Street in Queens. The impact injured the pedestrian’s lower leg and foot. Police list all factors as unspecified.

A sedan traveling north struck a 27-year-old pedestrian near 40-12 78th Street in Queens. According to the police report, the pedestrian suffered injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot, and was conscious at the scene. The report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors are identified in the data. No helmet or signaling issues are mentioned. The vehicle’s point of impact was the center front end.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4826980 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A BMW flew over a Belt Parkway barrier at dawn. Metal twisted. Six hurt. Two critical. Flames rose. Police say speed may have played a role. The crash left wreckage and questions in its wake.

According to the New York Post (2025-07-05), a BMW traveling east on the Belt Parkway in Queens struck a concrete median, vaulted over it, and hit two oncoming vehicles. The article states, "Six people were injured—two critically—in a fiery crash." Police noted, "speed may have been an issue." The NYPD Collision Investigation Squad is investigating. The incident highlights the dangers of high speeds and highway design where barriers failed to contain a vehicle, putting multiple road users at risk.

• BMW Vaults Median, Six Injured In Queens, New York Post, Published 2025-07-05

Zohran Mamdani’s fare-free bus pilot drew more riders. Fewer cars. Streets safer. City weighs expansion. Vulnerable users stand to gain. The debate: cost, service, and public space.

Bill: Fare-free bus pilot, led by Assembly Member Zohran Mamdani, reported July 2, 2025, by New York Magazine - Curbed. The pilot ran for one year, costing $15 million, with increased ridership and fewer assaults on drivers. Mamdani supports expanding bus lanes and meeting Streets Master Plan mandates. State Senator Michael Gianaris backed the pilot, calling the cost manageable. Experts warn of service tradeoffs. The safety analyst notes: increased ridership signals a shift from cars, boosting safety for pedestrians and cyclists through safety in numbers and less vehicle traffic. Expansion remains debated.

• What It Would Take to Make Buses Free, New York Magazine - Curbed, Published 2025-07-02

Council orders swift removal of abandoned, derelict cars. Streets clear in 72 hours. No plates, no stickers, no excuses. Police and sanitation must act. Safer crossings for all who walk, ride, or wait.

Bill Int 0857-2024, now at the Mayor's desk, passed the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and full Council on June 30, 2025. The bill, titled "A Local Law to amend the administrative code...in relation to vehicles reported as abandoned to the department of sanitation," requires the Department of Sanitation to remove derelict vehicles within 72 hours of report. The NYPD must tow cars lacking valid plates or stickers. Prime sponsor Selvena N. Brooks-Powers led, joined by Crystal Hudson, Amanda Farías, Lincoln Restler, and others. The law targets street hazards, clearing blocked sightlines and crosswalks. It aims to cut risks for pedestrians and cyclists by removing abandoned vehicles fast.

• File Int 0857-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2025-06-30

Council orders swift removal of abandoned, derelict cars. Streets clear in 72 hours. No plates, no stickers, no excuses. Police and sanitation must act. Safer crossings for all who walk, ride, or wait.

Bill Int 0857-2024, now at the Mayor's desk, passed the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and full Council on June 30, 2025. The bill, titled "A Local Law to amend the administrative code...in relation to vehicles reported as abandoned to the department of sanitation," requires the Department of Sanitation to remove derelict vehicles within 72 hours of report. The NYPD must tow cars lacking valid plates or stickers. Prime sponsor Selvena N. Brooks-Powers led, joined by Crystal Hudson, Amanda Farías, Lincoln Restler, and others. The law targets street hazards, clearing blocked sightlines and crosswalks. It aims to cut risks for pedestrians and cyclists by removing abandoned vehicles fast.

• File Int 0857-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2025-06-30

Two sedans crashed on 53 Ave in Queens. Both drivers injured. Police cite failure to yield. Metal bent. Neck and back pain. The street swallowed their calm.

Two sedans collided on 53 Avenue at 92 Street in Queens. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.' Two drivers, men aged 41 and 21, suffered injuries—one with neck pain and incoherence, the other with back pain and minor bleeding. Both wore lap belts and harnesses. The crash left metal twisted and lives shaken. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report lists no other contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4824607 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

An SUV hit a cyclist turning left on Roosevelt Avenue. The cyclist suffered arm abrasions. Police cite driver inattention. No vehicle damage reported. The street remains dangerous for those outside cars.

A cyclist was injured when an SUV struck him during a left turn on Roosevelt Avenue in Queens. According to the police report, the crash involved a bike and a Ford SUV, both traveling east and making left turns. The cyclist, a 40-year-old man, suffered abrasions to his arm. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. No damage was reported to either vehicle. The report does not mention helmet use or other cyclist actions. The incident highlights the risk faced by cyclists when drivers fail to pay attention.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4824477 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A sedan struck an SUV on Grand Central Parkway. Two men hurt. Police cite driver inattention and inexperience. Pain, whiplash, chaos in Queens. Metal and bodies took the blow.

A sedan crashed into the back of an SUV on Grand Central Parkway near Roosevelt Avenue in Queens. Two men, aged 25 and 28, suffered injuries—one with neck pain, the other with pain across his body. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' caused the crash. The impact hit the center front of the sedan and the center rear of the SUV. Passengers and drivers bore the brunt. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report lists no other contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4825919 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

Voters chose candidates who back bike lanes, open streets, and transit. Opponents lost. The message is clear: New Yorkers want safer roads. No new laws yet, but the council’s direction is set. Vulnerable road users watch and wait.

On June 25, 2025, New York City held local elections with major implications for street safety. The event, covered by Streetsblog NYC, saw candidates who championed 'the importance of bike lanes, public transit, and open streets' win across the city. Council members Lincoln Restler, Shahana Hanif, Shekar Krishnan, Chi Oss, Crystal Hudson, and Public Advocate Jumaane Williams all prevailed on platforms supporting safer streets. Mark Levine, who called for bold highway changes, won the Comptroller race. The safety analyst notes: 'The event text is a vague statement of support for livable streets but does not describe a specific policy action or legislative change, so its direct safety impact on pedestrians and cyclists cannot be determined.' The victories signal a mandate for people-first streets, but concrete safety gains depend on future action.

• Down-Ballot Recap: A Great Night for the Livable Streets Movement, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2025-06-25

Albany stalled. Lawmakers dragged their feet. No new laws for safer streets. Pedestrians and cyclists left exposed. The car stays king. The status quo kills. Vulnerable New Yorkers pay the price.

The 2025 Albany legislative session ended June 25, with lawmakers failing to pass key street safety bills. The Streetsblog NYC report reads: "Our elected officials in Albany have failed the livable streets movement again." Despite support for measures like speed camera reauthorization, most bills to protect pedestrians and cyclists died in committee or never reached the floor. Assembly Member Amy Sohn and others criticized the lack of action. The only major win was extending the city’s speed camera program. A safety analyst notes: 'Failure to advance livable streets policies likely maintains the status quo, which typically prioritizes car-centric infrastructure and neglects the safety and needs of pedestrians and cyclists.' The session’s inaction leaves vulnerable road users at risk. No progress. No protection.

• D-Minus! The Albany Report Card for 2025, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2025-06-25

A distracted SUV driver hit a man crossing 81st Street in Queens. The pedestrian suffered arm injuries. Police cite driver inattention and inexperience as causes.

A 53-year-old man was injured while crossing 81st Street at Roosevelt Avenue in Queens. According to the police report, a Jeep SUV struck the pedestrian in a marked crosswalk. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and arm injuries. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. The SUV was making a right turn when its center front end hit the pedestrian. No vehicle damage was reported. The driver and another occupant were not injured. The report does not mention any pedestrian error or equipment. The crash highlights the danger posed by driver distraction and inexperience.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4822641 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

SUV turned left on Junction Blvd. Hit a 23-year-old man crossing with the signal. Hip and leg bruised. Police cite failure to yield. System failed the walker.

A 23-year-old pedestrian was hit by an SUV while crossing Junction Blvd at Corona Ave in Queens. According to the police report, the pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the driver made a left turn and struck him. The pedestrian suffered hip and upper leg injuries, including a contusion. Police listed 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the driver’s contributing factor. No other contributing factors were cited.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4824399 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

Senate passes S 8344. School speed zone rules in New York City get extended. Lawmakers make technical fixes. The bill keeps pressure on drivers near schools. Streets stay a little safer for kids.

Bill S 8344, titled 'Extends provisions and makes technical corrections to school speed zones in NYC; repealer,' moved through the Senate and Assembly in June 2025. Sponsored by Senator Andrew Gounardes, the bill passed Senate votes on June 12 and June 13, and cleared the Assembly on June 17. The measure extends and corrects school speed zone laws in New York City, repealing outdated provisions. Gounardes led the push, with strong support from most Senate Democrats and a split Assembly. The bill's technical fixes aim to keep protections in place for children and other vulnerable road users near schools. No safety analyst note was provided.

• File S 8344, Open States, Published 2025-06-17