Queens Streets Run Red—Your Silence Is Their License

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

SUV and motorcycle collided on 63rd Drive. One rider suffered a head injury. Police cite traffic control ignored. Streets failed to protect the vulnerable.

A station wagon SUV and a motorcycle crashed on 63rd Drive at Carlton Street in Queens. According to the police report, both vehicles disregarded traffic control. A 19-year-old male motorcycle driver suffered a head injury. The SUV driver, a 59-year-old woman, was not injured. Police list 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the main contributing factor. No other contributing factors were reported.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4829320 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A cyclist struck a taxi’s side. Passenger distraction played a role. The rider suffered arm bruises. Traffic stopped, danger did not. Metal and flesh met on Queens pavement.

A cyclist traveling south on 71 Ave collided with the right side doors of a stopped taxi. According to the police report, 'Passenger Distraction' was a contributing factor in the crash. The 33-year-old cyclist suffered a contusion to the arm. The taxi was stopped in traffic when the impact occurred. No injuries were reported for the taxi occupants. The report lists no other contributing factors before the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4829045 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

Two sedans crashed on Queens Blvd. Driver distraction listed for both. A woman and an infant suffered injuries. Metal and glass scattered. The system failed to protect its most vulnerable.

Two sedans collided on Queens Boulevard near 77th Avenue in Queens. According to the police report, both drivers were inattentive or distracted. A 27-year-old woman in the front passenger seat and an infant in the rear seat were injured, suffering neck and facial injuries. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor for both vehicles. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash left vulnerable passengers hurt while drivers escaped with minor or unspecified injuries.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4829319 - 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

A 17-year-old moped driver was ejected and injured on 69 Road near 108 Street. Two vehicles collided. Police cite driver inexperience and other vehicular factors. No pedestrians were struck.

A crash on 69 Road near 108 Street in Queens involved a moped and a sedan. The 17-year-old moped driver was ejected and suffered arm injuries. According to the police report, 'Driver Inexperience' and 'Other Vehicular' factors contributed to the collision. The moped driver had no safety equipment. The sedan driver was licensed; the moped driver held a permit. No pedestrians were struck or injured. Police list no other contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4826682 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A sedan veered on 63rd Road. Metal struck metal. A passenger took the blow. His leg bruised. Streets stayed loud. The system failed to protect him.

A crash on 63rd Road in Queens left a 37-year-old front passenger injured with a leg contusion. According to the police report, a sedan was involved in a collision caused by 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper.' The impact struck the right front quarter panel and left front bumper. The injured passenger was conscious. The report lists improper lane usage as the driver error. No other contributing factors were cited. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash highlights the danger of improper lane changes on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4826544 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A sedan hit a 70-year-old woman crossing Austin Street. She suffered a leg injury. The driver and another occupant were not hurt. No driver errors listed. The street remains dangerous.

A BMW sedan traveling north struck a 70-year-old woman as she crossed Austin Street in Queens. According to the police report, the pedestrian was not at an intersection or crosswalk. She sustained a contusion to her lower leg and foot but remained conscious. The driver, a 36-year-old man, and another occupant were not injured. No specific driver errors or contributing factors were listed in the report. The incident highlights the ongoing risk to pedestrians on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4826679 - 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

A sedan turning left hit a woman crossing 108th Street with the signal. She fell. Her leg bled. The driver failed to yield. The street stayed open. The danger stayed real.

A 42-year-old woman crossing 108th Street with the signal was struck by a southbound sedan making a left turn at 63rd Drive in Queens. According to the police report, the pedestrian suffered abrasions and injuries to her lower leg and foot. The driver, a 43-year-old woman, remained at the scene. The police report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. No other injuries were reported. The vehicle showed no damage. The crash highlights the ongoing risk to pedestrians at intersections when drivers fail to yield.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4825697 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A sedan hit a cyclist on Horace Harding Expressway. The rider, a 27-year-old woman, suffered arm injuries. The crash left her bruised. No driver errors were listed in the police report.

A sedan and a bicycle collided on Horace Harding Expressway near 97 Place in Queens. The cyclist, a 27-year-old woman, was injured, sustaining a contusion to her arm. According to the police report, both vehicles were going straight ahead. No specific driver errors or contributing factors were listed in the report. The sedan showed no damage, while the bike was struck on its left front quarter panel. The cyclist was conscious after the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4825698 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

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

SUV struck from behind on Grand Central Parkway. Rear passenger injured. No driver errors listed. Crash left one man hurt, others shaken.

A crash on Grand Central Parkway involved a sedan and an SUV. According to the police report, the SUV was hit in the left rear bumper. A 47-year-old male passenger in the SUV suffered whiplash and injuries to his entire body. Other occupants, including the driver and another passenger, were not reported injured. No driver errors or contributing factors were listed in the report. All involved wore lap belts and harnesses. The impact left one man hurt, but the report gives no further details on the cause.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4824713 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

SUV hit a motorized scooter on 63rd Drive. Two riders, a woman and a child, suffered leg and arm injuries. Police cite driver inattention and improper lane use. Streets remain dangerous for the vulnerable.

A station wagon SUV collided with a motorized scooter at 63rd Drive and Booth Street in Queens. A 35-year-old woman driving the scooter and a 7-year-old boy riding with her were injured, suffering leg and arm wounds. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' contributed to the crash. Both the SUV and scooter were going straight ahead before impact. The report also lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a factor for those involved. The crash underscores the risks faced by vulnerable road users on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4823524 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A sedan hit a stopped moped on Woodhaven Boulevard. One man suffered a bruised leg. Police cite driver inattention and unsafe lane change. The crash left scars on metal and flesh.

A sedan collided with a moped at Woodhaven Boulevard and Eliot Avenue in Queens. According to the police report, the sedan struck the moped’s left rear bumper while the moped was stopped in traffic. One man, age 33, was injured with a contusion to his lower leg. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as contributing factors. The sedan’s front end and the moped’s rear bumper were damaged. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report does not mention helmet use or signaling as factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4822472 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A 77-year-old man suffered a head injury when an SUV hit him on Burns Street. The driver turned left. The pedestrian emerged from behind a parked car. Police list causes as unspecified.

A 77-year-old pedestrian was struck and injured by a station wagon/SUV while emerging from behind a parked vehicle on Burns Street in Queens. According to the police report, the SUV was making a left turn when its left front bumper hit the pedestrian, causing a head contusion. The driver was licensed and uninjured. Police list contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors or specific violations are noted in the report. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the data.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4822463 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A sedan struck a motorized vehicle on Woodhaven Boulevard near the Long Island Expressway. The impact left a 45-year-old driver with a fractured leg. Police cite driver inexperience. The street bore the weight of metal and error.

A crash occurred on Woodhaven Boulevard at the Long Island Expressway in Queens. According to the police report, a sedan collided with a standing motorized vehicle. The 45-year-old driver of the motorized vehicle suffered a fractured leg and other lower limb injuries. The report lists 'Driver Inexperience' as a contributing factor. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The sedan’s front end struck the other vehicle, causing the injury. The police report does not mention any helmet or signal use as a factor. The data highlights driver inexperience as the key error leading to this crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4821810 - 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

White Plains gets speed cameras near schools. Lawmakers move fast. Most vote yes. Cameras catch drivers who endanger kids. Program ends 2030. Streets may slow. Danger faces children every day.

Senate Bill S 7678, sponsored by Shelley Mayer, establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in White Plains. The bill passed the Senate on June 11, 2025, and the Assembly on June 16, 2025. The matter reads: 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of White Plains; repeals authorization of program December 31, 2030.' Mayer led the push. Most senators and assembly members voted yes. The bill aims to catch speeding drivers near schools, a known threat to children and families. No safety analyst note was provided.

• File S 7678, Open States, Published 2025-06-16