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

A motorcycle passenger suffered knee and lower leg injuries in a Queens crash. The collision involved a parked sedan and motorcycle, with impact undercarriage to undercarriage. The passenger was in shock and complained of pain and nausea.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 19:40 in Queens near 96-10 40 Rd involving a parked 2016 Ford sedan and a 2022 Flywing motorcycle. Both vehicles were stationary before the collision, impacting undercarriage to undercarriage. The motorcycle carried two occupants, including a 37-year-old female passenger who sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. She was not ejected but experienced shock and complained of pain and nausea. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the passenger's injury, with no explicit driver errors cited. The sedan showed no damage, while the motorcycle sustained center front end damage. The data does not indicate helmet use or crossing signals as factors. The focus remains on the collision dynamics and resulting passenger injuries without assigning victim blame.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4786075 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

Senate bill S 1675 would force carmakers to face the facts. Every vehicle gets a pedestrian safety score. The public sees it. No more hiding danger behind steel and glass.

Senate bill S 1675, now at the sponsorship stage, sits with the New York State Senate. Filed January 13, 2025, it aims to 'create a pedestrian safety rating system for motor vehicles which shall be posted on the department of motor vehicles' website.' Senator Andrew Gounardes leads, joined by Leroy Comrie, Michael Gianaris, Brad Hoylman-Sigal, Robert Jackson, Liz Krueger, Zellnor Myrie, Gustavo Rivera, Julia Salazar, Luis R. Sepúlveda, and Toby Ann Stavisky. The bill demands transparency. It would show the public which cars endanger walkers and which spare them. No safety analyst has yet weighed in, but the intent is clear: expose the risk, protect the vulnerable.

• File S 1675, Open States, Published 2025-01-13

Two sedans traveling westbound collided on the Long Island Expressway. The front passenger in one vehicle suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Both vehicles sustained front and rear center-end damage. Driver errors remain unspecified in the police report.

According to the police report, two sedans traveling westbound on the Long Island Expressway collided, with impact at the center front end of one vehicle and the center back end of the other. The crash occurred at 17:32. The front passenger in one sedan was injured, sustaining neck injuries and whiplash, and was conscious at the scene. Both drivers were licensed and operating their vehicles going straight ahead. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The injured passenger was restrained with a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The police report does not indicate any victim behaviors contributing to the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4785409 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

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

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

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

Senate bill S 131 demands complete street design for state-funded projects. Sponsors push for safer roads. Guidance will go public. Streets could change. Pedestrians and cyclists stand to gain.

Senate bill S 131 was introduced on January 8, 2025, now in the sponsorship stage. The bill, titled 'Requires the consideration of complete street design for certain transportation projects which receive federal or state funding,' aims to force safer street planning. Primary sponsor Sean Ryan leads, joined by co-sponsors Jamaal Bailey, Jabari Brisport, Samra Brouk, Cordell Cleare, Leroy Comrie, Jeremy Cooney, Nathalia Fernandez, Michael Gianaris, Kristen Gonzalez, Robert Jackson, Rachel May, Kevin S. Parker, Christopher Ryan, and Luis R. Sepúlveda. The bill also orders the department to publish guidance on street design. No safety analyst note was provided.

• File S 131, Open States, Published 2025-01-08

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

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

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

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

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

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

A 16-year-old riding an e-scooter crashed into a parked SUV on Corona Avenue. He was thrown from the scooter and suffered leg injuries. No driver errors listed. The SUV was empty. The teen was unlicensed.

According to the police report, a 16-year-old male riding a 2024 ZNEN e-scooter northbound on Corona Avenue collided with the center front end of a 2018 Toyota SUV at 16:55 in Queens. The teen was ejected and suffered abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report states the rider was unlicensed and wore no safety equipment. No contributing factors were listed for the crash. The SUV had no occupants at the time, and no driver information was provided.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4784199 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

Two sedans collided on 57 Ave in Queens, injuring three women inside one vehicle. All suffered neck injuries described as whiplash. Police cited driver inattention and distraction as key factors in the crash, which occurred during eastbound travel.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on 57 Ave in Queens at 17:35. Two sedans traveling eastbound collided, with impact points described as the center back end of one vehicle and the center front end of the other. The vehicle carrying three female occupants—a 34-year-old driver and two passengers aged 28 and 51—sustained injuries to all occupants, specifically neck injuries characterized as whiplash. All victims were conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor to the crash, highlighting driver error as central to the collision. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors. Both drivers were licensed in New York. The crash underscores the systemic danger posed by distracted driving on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4781662 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A sedan making a left turn struck a pedestrian crossing 94th Street at a marked crosswalk in Queens. The pedestrian suffered whiplash and full-body injuries. Police cite driver failure to yield right-of-way as the primary cause of the crash.

According to the police report, a 34-year-old male pedestrian was crossing 94th Street at a marked crosswalk without a signal when he was struck by a sedan traveling southeast. The sedan was making a left turn and impacted the pedestrian with its right front bumper. The pedestrian sustained injuries to his entire body, including whiplash, and remained conscious after the collision. The report explicitly cites "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" by the driver as the contributing factor. The vehicle sustained no damage, and the driver was licensed in New York. No pedestrian behaviors were listed as contributing factors. This crash highlights the dangers posed by drivers failing to yield to pedestrians legally crossing intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4784412 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A 21-year-old woman suffered upper leg and hip injuries after a sedan traveling north struck her at a marked crosswalk in Queens. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal. The vehicle showed no damage. Driver errors remain unspecified.

According to the police report, a 21-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing a marked crosswalk at the intersection near 97-01 50 Avenue in Queens. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal when a 2018 Chevrolet sedan traveling north struck her. The report lists the pedestrian's injuries as hip and upper leg trauma, with a complaint of pain or nausea and emotional shock. The vehicle sustained no damage. The report does not specify any driver contributing factors or errors, nor does it attribute any fault to the pedestrian. The pedestrian's crossing without a signal is noted but not cited as a contributing factor. The incident underscores the dangers pedestrians face even at marked crosswalks when vehicle driver errors or systemic issues are not clearly identified.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4782836 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A left-turning SUV hit three men crossing with the signal in Queens. All suffered bruises to head or arms. The driver failed to yield and ignored traffic controls. The crash left the pedestrians hurt and shaken.

According to the police report, a 2011 Nissan SUV traveling east on 56 Avenue in Queens made a left turn and struck three male pedestrians, ages 21 and 28, who were crossing with the signal. The impact hit the left front bumper of the SUV. All three pedestrians suffered contusions and bruises, with injuries to the head and lower arms. The police report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors by the driver. The pedestrians were conscious and not ejected. The driver was licensed in New York and alone in the vehicle. The crash happened at 12:40 a.m. Driver error in yielding and obeying signals caused harm to vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4780768 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A Nissan sedan turned left at 90th Street and 56th Avenue. The driver, distracted, struck a 65-year-old woman in the crosswalk. The bumper crushed her arm. She stayed conscious as pain radiated through her body. Metal met flesh in the Queens dusk.

A 65-year-old woman was hit by a turning Nissan sedan at the corner of 90th Street and 56th Avenue in Queens, according to the police report. The incident occurred as the woman was crossing in a marked crosswalk. The report states the driver was making a left turn and was distracted at the time of the crash. The left front bumper of the sedan struck the pedestrian’s left side, resulting in crush injuries to her arm. The police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor. The woman remained conscious after the impact. No contributing factors related to the pedestrian’s behavior are cited in the report. The collision underscores the danger posed by inattentive drivers making turns at intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4781704 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A 54-year-old woman suffered a fractured elbow and dislocation after an SUV hit her while crossing outside a crosswalk. The driver, traveling northbound, struck her with the vehicle’s center front end. The pedestrian was conscious but injured severely.

According to the police report, a 54-year-old female pedestrian was injured when a 2015 Hyundai SUV traveling northbound struck her outside an intersection near 85-14 Broadway in Queens. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal or crosswalk when the vehicle impacted her at the center front end. The pedestrian sustained a fracture and dislocation to her elbow, lower arm, and hand, classified as injury severity level 3. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not indicate any driver violations such as failure to yield or speeding. The pedestrian’s crossing outside a designated crosswalk was noted but not cited as a contributing factor. The vehicle sustained no damage. The incident highlights the dangers pedestrians face when crossing mid-block and the risks posed by vehicles traveling through busy urban areas.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4779102 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A tractor truck slammed into the rear of an SUV traveling westbound on the Long Island Expressway. The SUV driver and passenger suffered injuries including shoulder and head trauma. Police cite following too closely as the cause of the crash.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on the Long Island Expressway at 3:58 AM involving a tractor truck and a sport utility vehicle (SUV), both traveling westbound. The truck struck the center back end of the SUV, damaging the SUV’s right rear bumper and the truck’s left front bumper. The SUV carried two occupants: a 36-year-old female driver and a 29-year-old male passenger. Both were injured, with the driver sustaining upper arm and shoulder injuries and the passenger suffering head trauma. Both occupants were wearing lap belts and harnesses and were not ejected. The report identifies the truck driver’s error as "Following Too Closely," directly contributing to the crash. No other contributing factors were specified for the SUV occupants. The crash left both occupants in shock, highlighting the dangers of tailgating on high-speed roadways.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4777971 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

SUV turned left on Junction Blvd. Struck a 59-year-old woman crossing without a signal. Hip and leg injuries. Driver's view blocked. Pedestrian left conscious, hurt on the street.

According to the police report, a 59-year-old woman was crossing Junction Blvd in Queens when an eastbound SUV making a left turn struck her. The impact came from the vehicle's right front bumper. The pedestrian suffered internal injuries to her hip and upper leg but remained conscious. The report lists 'View Obstructed/Limited' as a contributing factor, showing the driver’s limited visibility played a role. No vehicle damage was reported. No pedestrian fault or other contributing factors were listed. The crash underscores the risk when drivers turn with blocked views and pedestrians cross without signals.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4777921 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A sedan making a U-turn collided with another sedan in Queens. The impact slammed the left side doors. A 40-year-old female passenger suffered neck injuries. Police cite alcohol involvement as a key factor.

According to the police report, a crash occurred at 17:47 near 108-17 46 Ave in Queens. A sedan making a U-turn struck another sedan traveling straight. The collision hit the left side doors of the turning car. A 40-year-old female passenger in the U-turning sedan suffered neck injuries and whiplash. She was conscious and wore a lap belt. The report lists alcohol involvement as a contributing factor, highlighting impaired driver judgment. The crash resulted from driver error during the U-turn. No victim actions contributed to the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4778335 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

SUV and sedan slammed on 57th Road. Four people hurt. Head and back injuries. Whiplash. Air bags burst. All stayed conscious. No driver errors listed. Streets failed to protect.

According to the police report, a 2016 sedan and a 2020 SUV collided on 57th Road at Seabury Street in Queens. Both vehicles traveled northwest and struck at the front bumpers. Four people were injured: two women drivers, ages 66 and 32, and two male passengers, ages 31 and 36. Injuries included head trauma, back pain, and whiplash. All victims were conscious. Air bags deployed. The report lists contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were identified. Both drivers held valid New York licenses. The crash left serious injuries but no one was ejected.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4776734 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

At a heated mayoral forum, Zellnor Myrie demanded a dedicated busway for Flatbush Avenue. Candidates slammed slow buses and empty promises. They called for more bus lanes, free rides, and less fare policing. Riders want action, not talk. Streets remain dangerous.

On December 6, 2024, a mayoral candidate forum spotlighted New York City's broken bus service. State Senator Zellnor Myrie, representing District 20, called for a dedicated busway on Brooklyn's Flatbush Avenue, echoing the success of Manhattan's 14th Street. The forum, hosted by Riders Alliance, saw candidates—including Myrie, Brad Lander, Zohran Mamdani, Jessica Ramos, Scott Stringer, and Jim Walden—debate urgent transit reforms. The matter: 'improving NYC's slow bus service.' Myrie and others backed more bus lanes, fare-free buses, and expanding Fair Fares for low-income riders. Mamdani vowed not to cave to local opposition. All criticized Mayor Adams for stalled bus projects. The forum exposed deep frustration with city inaction and highlighted the need for bold, street-level changes to protect riders and speed up commutes.

• Could a new mayor fix New York City's terrible bus service?, gothamist.com, Published 2024-12-06

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

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

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