Feb 2 - A 76-year-old bicyclist was injured when a taxi making a left turn struck him on Broadway in Queens. The impact caused bruising and knee-lower leg-foot injuries. Police cited driver inattention and distraction as key factors in the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 18:11 on Broadway in Queens. A taxi traveling southeast was making a left turn when it collided with a northeast-bound bicyclist. The bicyclist, a 76-year-old man wearing a helmet, sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The point of impact was the left front bumper of both vehicles. The report explicitly lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' twice as contributing factors, indicating the taxi driver's failure to maintain focus during the maneuver. The bicyclist was not ejected and suffered shock from the collision. The taxi driver was licensed and operating a 2010 Ford vehicle. This crash underscores the dangers posed by driver distraction during turning movements, which can severely harm vulnerable road users like cyclists.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4789991 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-04

Jan 30 - An SUV struck an e-scooter from behind on Corona Avenue in Queens. The e-scooter driver, a 41-year-old man, suffered abrasions to his elbow and lower arm. The SUV driver was distracted, causing the collision. No ejection occurred.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 18:18 on Corona Avenue in Queens. A 41-year-old male e-scooter driver was injured, sustaining abrasions to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The e-scooter was traveling east when it was struck in the center front end by a 2024 Honda SUV, also traveling east. The point of impact was the SUV's right rear bumper, which sustained damage. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor for the SUV driver, who was licensed and had two occupants in the vehicle. The e-scooter driver was not ejected and remained conscious. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. The collision highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving in multi-vehicle crashes involving vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4789367 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-04

Jan 30 - Senate bill S 3832 orders advanced safety tech in all New York vehicles. DMV must set rules. Sponsors push for stricter standards. No direct safety impact analysis for pedestrians or cyclists yet.

Senate bill S 3832, now in sponsorship, demands advanced safety technology in all vehicles statewide. The bill instructs the DMV commissioner to create new rules. Filed January 30, 2025. The matter: 'Mandates the use of advanced safety technology in vehicles in the state.' Sponsors are Brad Hoylman-Sigal (primary), Michael Gianaris, and Kristen Gonzalez. No safety analyst has reviewed the bill's impact on vulnerable road users. The measure aims to raise standards but leaves details to future regulations.

• File S 3832, Open States, Published 2025-01-30

Jan 26 - A northbound SUV making a left turn struck a northbound sedan from behind on 108 Street in Queens. The sedan driver suffered back injuries and shock, restrained by a lap belt and harness. The crash caused center-front and center-back vehicle damage.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on 108 Street in Queens at 2:00 PM. A Toyota SUV traveling north was making a left turn when it collided with a Nissan sedan also traveling north going straight ahead. The point of impact was the center front end of the SUV and the center back end of the sedan. The sedan driver, a 43-year-old male, was injured with back pain and shock, and was restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists no specific contributing factors but notes the SUV driver’s left turn maneuver as the pre-crash action, indicating a failure to yield or misjudgment in turning. Both vehicles sustained damage at the front and back centers. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4788660 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-04

Jan 23 - Council wants every cyclist in New York to wear a helmet. No helmet, pay a $50 fine. The bill targets riders not already covered by other laws. Debate now sits with the transportation committee.

Bill Int 1173-2025, now in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, was introduced January 23, 2025. The bill states: 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code of New York, in relation to requiring bicyclists to wear protective headgear.' Public Advocate Jumaane Williams leads as primary sponsor, joined by Council Members Holden, Vernikov, Narcisse, Moya, Schulman, Louis, Hanks, Brannan, and Zhuang. The measure would fine cyclists up to $50 for riding without a helmet, unless already required by other laws. The bill awaits further action in committee.

• File Int 1173-2025, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2025-01-23

Jan 22 - A Toyota RAV4 jumped the curb on 90th Avenue, slammed into a garage, and collapsed the structure. The driver, Mamadou Barry, was trapped. First responders pulled him out, but he died at the hospital. No other injuries reported.

According to NY Daily News (2025-01-22), Mamadou Barry, 63, was driving his Toyota RAV4 along 90th Ave. in Jamaica, Queens, around 5:20 a.m. when he lost control, hopped a curb at 143rd St., and crashed into a detached garage. The impact caused the garage to collapse onto both his SUV and a parked, unoccupied Prius. Police said Barry was trapped and later died at Jamaica Hospital. The article notes, 'he lost control of the SUV, which went crashing into a detached garage in Queens, police said.' Family members stated Barry had no known medical issues. The cause of the crash remains unclear. No other injuries were reported. The incident highlights the dangers faced by drivers and bystanders in residential areas where structures sit close to the street.

• Uber Driver Dies in Queens Crash, NY Daily News, Published 2025-01-22

Jan 21 - Assembly bill A 2642 orders new safety tech in every car. The DMV must set rules. Lawmakers push for change. Streets could see fewer crashes. The fight for safer roads moves to Albany.

Assembly Bill A 2642, now in sponsorship, would require advanced safety technology in all vehicles statewide. The bill, introduced January 21, 2025, directs the DMV commissioner to set rules and regulations. The matter reads: 'Mandates the use of advanced safety technology in vehicles in the state; requires the commissioner of motor vehicles to promulgate certain rules and regulations.' Brian Cunningham leads as primary sponsor, joined by Steven Raga, Chris Burdick, Tony Simone, Manny De Los Santos, Jen Lunsford, and Jo Anne Simon. The bill aims to force carmakers and drivers to adopt life-saving tech. No safety analyst has yet assessed its direct impact on vulnerable road users.

• File A 2642, Open States, Published 2025-01-21

Jan 16 - Assembly bill A 2299 targets reckless drivers. Eleven points or six camera tickets in a year triggers forced speed control tech. Lawmakers move to curb repeat speeders. Streets demand fewer deadly risks.

Assembly bill A 2299, now in sponsorship, sits with the New York State Assembly. Introduced January 16, 2025, the bill 'requires the installation of intelligent speed assistance devices if a driver accumulates eleven or more points on their driving record during a 24 month period, or receives 6 speed camera or red light camera tickets during a twelve month period.' Primary sponsor Emily Gallagher leads a bloc of co-sponsors, including Rebecca Seawright, Andrew Hevesi, and others. The measure aims to clamp down on repeat speeders with mandatory speed-limiting tech. No safety analyst note was provided.

• File A 2299, Open States, Published 2025-01-16

Jan 14 - A 66-year-old man suffered knee and lower leg abrasions after a sedan made a left turn and hit him in a marked crosswalk. The driver’s inattention caused the collision, leaving the pedestrian injured but conscious at the Queens intersection.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling southwest on Poyer Street in Queens struck a 66-year-old male pedestrian who was crossing in a marked crosswalk without a signal. The driver was making a left turn when the collision occurred, impacting the pedestrian with the vehicle’s center front end. The pedestrian sustained abrasions to his knee, lower leg, and foot and remained conscious after the crash. The report explicitly cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor to the crash, repeated twice, emphasizing the driver’s failure to notice the pedestrian. No pedestrian fault or contributing factors were noted. The driver was licensed and operating a 2022 Honda sedan. This incident highlights the dangers posed by distracted drivers failing to yield to pedestrians in marked crosswalks.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4785880 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-04

Jan 13 - 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 2025-11-04

Jan 13 - 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

Jan 11 - 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 2025-11-04

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

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

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

Jan 8 - 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Jan 5 - 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 2025-11-04