Aug 8 - Two westbound sedans clashed on Horace Harding. A front-end hit a back end. One driver suffered head pain and whiplash. Others listed as unspecified. Metal buckled. Traffic did what traffic does. People paid.

Two westbound sedans collided on the Horace Harding Expressway near 98-15. The Ford’s center front struck the BMW’s center back, injuring a 57-year-old driver with head trauma and whiplash. According to the police report, both vehicles were “Going Straight Ahead,” with impacts logged as “Center Front End” and “Center Back End.” The data lists no explicit contributing factors, and driver errors are marked “Unspecified.” Rear-end geometry points to dangerous speed and spacing common on this corridor, where a moment’s lapse turns into impact. No contributing factors are attributed to the injured party in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4835761 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-03

Aug 8 - Businesses sued to block protected bike lanes on 31st Street. DOT stands firm. Two killed, 190 injured here since 2020. The street stays dangerous. The fight is over space, speed, and who gets to survive.

Streetsblog NYC (2025-08-08) reports that Astoria businesses sued to stop a DOT project adding protected bike lanes and traffic calming to 31st Street. The suit claims the redesign would "jeopardize" safety and hinder emergency access, despite DOT data showing 190 injuries and two deaths in the area since 2020. DOT says the project targets "unpredictable vehicle movements" and double parking, with design elements "found on streets across the city." The agency says it incorporated feedback from 90% of local businesses. The legal fight spotlights tension between safety improvements and business concerns, as the corridor ranks among Queens' most crash-prone.

• Astoria Bike Lane Lawsuit Challenges Safety, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2025-08-08

Aug 7 - A southbound bus clipped a motorized scooter on 53 Avenue in Corona. The rider, 43, suffered a knee and lower-leg contusion and remained conscious. Police listed contributing factors as "Unspecified."

A southbound bus and a motorized scooter collided near 105-05 53 Avenue in Queens. A 43-year-old man riding the motorized scooter was injured with a contusion to his knee and lower leg and remained conscious. According to the police report, contributing factors were listed as "Unspecified." No driver was cited for specific errors in the dataset. Police reported both vehicles were traveling straight, southbound, before impact. The bus showed damage to its right rear quarter panel; the scooter had left-front bumper damage. The report lists the rider as conscious and not ejected.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4836313 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-03

Aug 4 - Gianaris backs Mamdani for mayor. Both pushed for subway funding and fare-free buses. Their alliance signals power in transit fights. No direct safety change yet for walkers or riders.

On August 4, 2025, State Senate Deputy Majority Leader Mike Gianaris endorsed Assemblymember Zohran Mamdani for mayor. The two worked together on the 'Fix the MTA Act,' which invested in subways and piloted fare-free buses. Gianaris said Mamdani 'provides the energy and ideas' New Yorkers need. Mamdani thanked Gianaris for helping secure 'historic investments in subway and bus services.' This event, reported by City & State NY, shows political unity on transit. However, as no specific policy action or outcome is detailed, analysts find no direct safety impact for pedestrians or cyclists.

• Mike Gianaris backs Zohran Mamdani for mayor, City & State NY, Published 2025-08-04

Aug 2 - A driver turning right hit a 49-year-old man in a marked crosswalk on Whitney Ave. He suffered head trauma, lost consciousness and sustained fractures. Police list contributing factors as unspecified.

"According to the police report, a sedan driven west on Whitney Ave was making a right turn when the driver hit a 49-year-old man who was crossing in a marked crosswalk. The pedestrian suffered a head injury, lost consciousness and sustained fractures. The point of impact was the center front end of the sedan. The report lists contributing factors as "Unspecified" and records no driver error in the data. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal, and no helmet or signal use was listed as a contributing factor.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4833348 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-03

Aug 1 - A car struck and killed a 23-year-old man on 101st Street. The driver sped off after an encounter at the window. Police found the victim with severe trauma. He died at Jamaica Hospital.

According to the New York Post (2025-08-01), a 23-year-old man died after being run over on 101st Street and Liberty Boulevard in Queens. The article reports, "Sonalall approached the driver's side window and flashed what appeared to be a gun, startling the motorist, who then drove off, striking Sonalall." The Queens District Attorney's Office did not charge the driver, citing fear for his life. The incident highlights the lethal risk when vehicles are used in moments of conflict. No charges were filed, raising questions about how self-defense is interpreted in car-related deaths.

• Man Killed By Driver In Queens Street, New York Post, Published 2025-08-01

Jul 30 - A sedan struck a standing scooter on 108th Street in Queens. The 22-year-old scooter driver was ejected and suffered back injuries and abrasions. Police recorded no driver errors or contributing factors.

A sedan hit a standing scooter at 54-09 108th Street in Queens. The scooter driver, a 22-year-old man, was ejected and suffered a back injury and abrasions. According to the police report, "both vehicles were traveling straight north and sustained front bumper damage." The report lists the sedan's point of impact as the left front bumper and the scooter's as the right front bumper. Police recorded no driver errors or contributing factors in the report. The sedan carried one male driver licensed in Pennsylvania. Further medical outcomes were not detailed in the police record.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4831711 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-03

Jul 30 - A sedan going straight struck a stopped sedan on 92 St near Roosevelt Ave. Police recorded driver inattention. A 38-year-old front passenger suffered back pain and whiplash after a center rear impact.

Two sedans collided on 92 St near Roosevelt Avenue in Queens. According to the police report, "a sedan going straight struck another sedan stopped in traffic." The driver of the moving sedan hit the stopped car in the center rear. A 38-year-old front passenger was injured, complaining of back pain and whiplash; the report records a lap belt for that passenger. Police listed "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as a contributing factor. The report notes center-front and center-back damage and the stopped vehicle's pre-crash position as stopped in traffic. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4832494 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-03

Jul 24 - 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 2025-11-03

Jul 18 - 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 2025-11-03

Jul 13 - A Lexus driver with a suspended license struck and killed a 15-year-old on an e-bike in Nassau County. The driver fled but was caught. The teen died at the scene. The car had dozens of prior violations.

According to NY Daily News (2025-07-13), a 15-year-old fleeing police on an e-bike was killed by a Lexus driver with a suspended license and a long record of violations. The driver, Ruyan Ali, crossed into oncoming traffic to pass a stopped car and struck the teen, then tried to flee. Police said Ali had 'at least three license suspensions' and the Lexus had '53 speeding camera violations.' Ali faces charges for leaving the scene and unlicensed operation. The NYPD's Force Investigation Division is investigating.

• Unlicensed Driver Kills Teen On E-Bike, NY Daily News, Published 2025-07-13

Jul 12 - 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 2025-11-03

Jul 8 - Hillside Avenue chokes on cars. Buses crawl at four miles per hour. New lanes promise relief for 215,000 riders. Space shifts from cars to buses. Streets change. Riders wait.

Gothamist (2025-07-08) reports new bus lanes are coming to Hillside Avenue, Queens. Transportation Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez said the corridor suffers from 'an inconsistent, patchwork design' and blocked lanes. Buses crawl at four miles per hour due to congestion. Only a third of road space serves buses, though 83% of transit users ride them. The project adds camera-enforced bus lanes, parking, and loading zones. Policy shifts road space from private cars to public transit, aiming to speed up service for 215,000 daily riders.

• Bus Lanes Target Congestion On Hillside Avenue, Gothamist, Published 2025-07-08

Jul 7 - 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 2025-11-03

Jul 6 - 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 2025-11-03

Jul 2 - 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

Jun 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

Jun 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

Jun 30 - A van turned left at rush hour. The scooter rider flew from his device. He died at the hospital. The street stayed open. The investigation continues.

According to amny (2025-06-30), Shaun Lagredelle, 39, was riding a stand-up scooter west on 116th Avenue when a Ford Transit van, driven by a 43-year-old woman, turned left onto Nashville Boulevard and struck him. Police said, "As the van attempted to turn left onto Nashville Boulevard, it collided with the scooter, immediately propelling Lagredelle off the device." Lagredelle suffered fatal injuries. No arrests have been made. The NYPD Collision Investigation Squad is reviewing the case. The crash highlights ongoing risks at intersections for scooter riders.

• Scooter Rider Killed In Queens Collision, amny, Published 2025-06-30

Jun 28 - 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 2025-11-03