About these crash totals
Counts come from NYC police crash reports (NYC Open Data). We sum all crashes, injuries, and deaths for this area across the selected time window shown on the card. Injury severity follows the official definitions in the NYPD dataset.
- Crashes: number of police‑reported collisions (all road users).
- All injuries: total injured people in those crashes.
- Moderate / Serious: subcategories reported by officers (e.g., broken bones vs. life‑threatening trauma).
- Deaths: people who died due to a crash.
Notes: Police reports can be corrected after initial publication. Minor incidents without a police report are not included.
Close▸ Killed 6
▸ Crush Injuries 3
▸ Severe Bleeding 4
▸ Severe Lacerations 3
▸ Concussion 10
▸ Whiplash 64
▸ Contusion/Bruise 66
▸ Abrasion 45
▸ Pain/Nausea 15
About this chart
We group pedestrian injuries and deaths by the vehicle type that struck them (as recorded in police reports). Use the dropdown to view totals, serious injuries, or deaths.
- Trucks/Buses, SUVs/Cars, Mopeds, and Bikes reflect the reporting categories in the crash dataset.
- Counts include people on foot only; crashes with no injured pedestrians are not shown here.
Notes: Police classification can change during investigations. Small categories may have year‑to‑year variance.
CloseAbout these numbers
These totals count vehicles with at least the shown number of camera‑issued speeding violations (school‑zone speed cameras) in any rolling 12‑month window in this district. Totals are summed from 2022 to the present for this geography.
- ≥ 6 (6+): advocates’ standard for repeat speeding offenders who should face escalating consequences.
- ≥ 16 (16+): threshold in the current edited bill awaiting State Senate action.
Caught Speeding Recently in CB 406
- 2023 Blue BMW Coupe (LSS9339) – 58 times • 1 in last 90d here
- 2024 Gray Me/Be Suburban (LPP4515) – 44 times • 1 in last 90d here
- 2023 White Me/Be Sedan (LJY3842) – 42 times • 3 in last 90d here
- 2024 Black Me/Be Sedan (LRD8483) – 36 times • 1 in last 90d here
- 2023 Red Honda Sedn (LKL4602) – 35 times • 1 in last 90d here
About this list
This ranks vehicles by the number of NYC school‑zone speed‑camera violations they received in the last 12 months anywhere in the city. The smaller note shows how many times the same plate was caught in this area in the last 90 days.
Camera violations are issued by NYC DOT’s program. Counts reflect issued tickets and may omit dismissed or pending cases. Plate text is shown verbatim as recorded.
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Queens CB6: Speed, steel, and a steady toll
Queens CB6: Jan 1, 2022 - Aug 24, 2025
Another driver. Same ending.
- Since 2022, Queens CB6 logged 2,559 crashes, 1,213 injuries, and 5 deaths. Pedestrians took 261 injuries and 2 deaths; cyclists 94 injuries and 1 death. Heavy vehicles hurt too: trucks and buses caused 15 pedestrian injuries, with 2 serious injuries. The harm clusters on Queens Boulevard and the Long Island Expressway. The numbers are drawn from the city’s own dataset spanning 2022–2025.
- A 23-year-old cyclist was killed at Queens Boulevard and 63rd Drive during the evening rush on March 19, 2025. The crash record lists “traffic control disregarded” and “driver inattention” among the factors. The entry is blunt: “Apparent Death.” City data (CrashID 4799953).
“Two motorists were badly hurt and still have not fully recovered,” the Queens DA said in another Queens case where a driver went the wrong way and smashed cars on the Clearview. “You want to fight?” the driver told a victim. He later said he entered the highway wrong-way “because I wanted to hurt people.” These words hang over every ramp and merge. amNY.
Rush hours, then the dark
- Injury spikes run at 8 a.m., noon to 4 p.m., and again 6–8 p.m. Night is cruel too: deaths logged at midnight, 3–4 a.m., and 5 p.m. The late-night pattern is there in the hourly counts from the city feed covering CB6.
- On the Long Island Expressway at 4:37 a.m. on May 27, 2023, a 22-year-old motorcyclist died in a collision involving a tractor-trailer. The record notes ejection and “Crush Injuries.” CrashID 4632739.
Two corridors. One verdict.
- The top hotspots in CB6 include the Long Island Expressway and Queens Boulevard. Together they account for hundreds hurt and multiple deaths, according to the rollup of top locations in the city data for this board.
- March 24, 2025, Woodhaven Boulevard at 60th Drive: a multi-vehicle crash with a motorcycle demolished. One person was killed. The city log lists “Apparent Death.” CrashID 4803498.
What the records say
- Contributing factors tied to the worst outcomes in CB6 include “other/unknown,” vulnerable road user error, improper passing, inattention, disregarded signals, and failure to yield. The dataset shows 2 pedestrian deaths and 436 injuries tied to “other,” 44 injuries tied to vulnerable road user error, and smaller but sharp counts for signal disregard and failure to yield. Source: NYC crash database for this area 2022–2025.
- Vehicles striking pedestrians in CB6 were most often sedans and SUVs. Trucks and buses still left four people seriously hurt or worse. Source: the same dataset’s pedestrian-cause rollup for CB6.
Three corners. Simple fixes.
- Queens Boulevard at 63rd Drive. Daylighting and hardened lefts. Protect the bike lane at the conflict points.
- Woodhaven Boulevard at 60th Drive. Slow turns with concrete, not paint. Give pedestrians a head start.
- Long Island Expressway service roads. Close slip lanes where feasible. Mark crossings and add refuge islands where people already run it.
These are standard tools. The need is recorded in the logs above. The places are named.
Officials know what works — do they?
- Albany renewed the city’s school‑zone speed cameras through 2030. Local lawmakers in this area voted yes. That keeps the cameras on. The next step is slower speeds everywhere. Source: the timeline of votes in this file and our Take Action page.
- The Legislature is weighing devices that keep repeat speeders from breaking the limit. Senators in Queens backed the Senate bill S 4045 in committee. An Assembly bill mirrors the idea and includes Assemblymember Andrew Hevesi as a co-sponsor A 7979. These bills target the drivers who keep getting tickets and keep hurting people.
Use the tools we have
- Lower the default speed. Keep cameras on. Mandate speed limiters for repeat offenders. These steps are on the table. Lawmakers linked to CB6 have already voted yes in committee on speed limiters. The crash map in this district shows why. See the bills here: S 4045, A 7979. Then press City Hall to use the authority it has. Start here: Take action.
Citations
▸ Citations
- Motor Vehicle Collisions – Crashes - Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-24
- Wrong-way driver rams cars on expressway, amNY, Published 2025-08-15
- File S 4045, Open States, Published 2025-06-11
- File A 7979, Open States, Published 2023-08-18
- Speeding Car Kills Pedestrians At Food Truck, CBS New York, Published 2025-08-13
Other Representatives
District 28
70-50 Austin St. Suite 114, Forest Hills, NY 11375
Room 626, Legislative Office Building, Albany, NY 12248
District 29
71-19 80th Street, Suite 8-303, Glendale, NY 11385
718-544-8800
250 Broadway, Suite 1840, New York, NY 10007
212-788-6981
District 15
66-85 73rd Place, Middle Village, NY 11379
Room 811, Legislative Office Building, Albany, NY 12247
▸ Other Geographies
Queens CB6 Queens Community Board 6 sits in Queens, Precinct 112, District 29, AD 28, SD 15.
It contains Rego Park, Forest Hills.
▸ See also
Traffic Safety Timeline for Queens Community Board 6
26Int 1069-2024
Schulman co-sponsors bill to shorten commercial vehicle parking times, safety impact neutral.▸Sep 26 - Council bill slashes legal parking time for big rigs. Ninety minutes max for tractor-trailers. Three hours for other commercial trucks. Streets clear faster. Heavy metal moves on.
Int 1069-2024, now in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, was introduced September 26, 2024. The bill reads: "reducing the maximum time commercial vehicles may park." Sponsored by Kevin C. Riley and 23 others, it limits parking to three hours for most commercial vehicles, and 90 minutes for tractor-trailers, unless signs say otherwise. The law takes effect 120 days after passage. Council aims to keep streets less clogged by oversized trucks. No safety analyst note was provided, but the bill targets long-term truck storage on city streets.
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File Int 1069-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-09-26
26Int 0346-2024
Schulman votes yes to decriminalize jaywalking, boosting pedestrian safety citywide.▸Sep 26 - Council ends jaywalking penalties. Pedestrians now cross anywhere, any time. No summons. Law strips drivers of excuses. Streets shift. Power tilts to people on foot.
Int 0346-2024, now enacted, rewrites New York’s pedestrian rules. The bill, heard by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, passed on September 26, 2024, and became law on October 26, 2024. Its title: “A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to pedestrian crossing guidelines and right of way.” Sponsored by Council Member Tiffany Cabán and co-sponsored by Narcisse, Won, Hanif, Hudson, and Restler, the law lets pedestrians cross streets anywhere, even against signals. No more tickets for crossing outside crosswalks. The Department of Transportation must educate all street users on new rights and responsibilities. The law removes a tool police used to target walkers. It shifts blame from people on foot to the system and those behind the wheel.
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File Int 0346-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-09-26
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Unlicensed Motorscooter Rider Slams Sedan, Leg Crushed▸Sep 20 - A motorscooter crashed into a sedan’s rear on Austin Street. The unlicensed rider, helmetless and exposed, suffered a crushed leg. Steel met flesh. The scooter’s front crumpled. He stayed awake, pain burning through the afternoon in Queens.
A violent collision unfolded on Austin Street near 67th Road in Queens, where a motorscooter struck the rear of a sedan, according to the police report. The report states the rider, a 30-year-old man, was unlicensed and wore no helmet or protective gear. The impact crushed his leg, leaving him conscious but in severe pain. The police report describes the scene: 'A motorscooter slammed into a sedan’s rear. The rider, unlicensed and unarmored, crushed his leg on impact. No helmet. Just flesh meeting steel.' The scooter’s front end folded from the force. The sedan sustained damage to its right rear bumper. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' The focus remains on the systemic danger of unlicensed, unprotected operation and the unforgiving violence of car-dominated streets.
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Alcohol, Unsafe Lane Change Crash on Parkway▸Sep 20 - Two sedans slammed together on Jackie Robinson Parkway. Alcohol and reckless lane change drove the crash. A 52-year-old driver took a blow to the back. Metal twisted. No one walked away untouched.
According to the police report, two sedans collided on Jackie Robinson Parkway at 6:50 a.m. The crash was caused by alcohol involvement and unsafe lane changing, as listed in the report's contributing factors. The impact struck the left rear quarter panel of one sedan and the right side doors of the other. A 52-year-old male driver suffered back injuries but remained conscious and was restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report identifies alcohol and unsafe lane changing as the primary driver errors. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. No victim actions contributed to the crash.
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Sedan Hits Elderly Pedestrian on 99 Street▸Sep 19 - A sedan struck an 85-year-old woman crossing 99 Street in Queens. She was semiconscious, bleeding, hurt across her body. The car’s front end hit her. The street stayed quiet. The danger was real.
According to the police report, at 22:40 on 99 Street near 62 Drive in Queens, a 2007 Ford sedan struck an 85-year-old woman as she crossed outside a crosswalk or signal. The impact was at the car’s center front end, damaging the left front bumper. The pedestrian was found semiconscious, with injuries to her entire body and minor bleeding. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not cite driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The driver was licensed and alone in the vehicle. The crash left a vulnerable pedestrian injured on a city street.
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SUV and Sedan Collide on Woodhaven Boulevard▸Sep 18 - A 19-year-old female sedan driver suffered head injuries and whiplash after a collision with an SUV on Woodhaven Boulevard. The SUV was traveling east, the sedan turning left. Obstruction or debris contributed to the crash, according to police.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 11:45 on Woodhaven Boulevard near Eliot Avenue. A 19-year-old female sedan driver, traveling north and making a left turn, collided with a Ford SUV traveling east. The point of impact was the left front quarter panel of the sedan and the left front bumper of the SUV. The sedan driver, who was wearing a lap belt and remained conscious, sustained head injuries and whiplash. The police report cites 'Obstruction/Debris' as a contributing factor to the crash. Both drivers were licensed and operating their vehicles legally. No contributing factors were attributed to the sedan driver. The collision highlights the dangers posed by roadway obstructions impacting driver visibility and reaction.
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Sedan Hits Pedestrian Crossing Queens Boulevard▸Sep 17 - A 46-year-old woman suffered knee and lower leg injuries after a sedan struck her at a marked crosswalk on Queens Boulevard. The driver was making a right turn and distracted, causing the collision. The pedestrian was conscious and injured but not ejected.
According to the police report, a sedan driven by a licensed male driver was making a right turn on Queens Boulevard when it struck a 46-year-old female pedestrian crossing at a marked crosswalk without a signal. The point of impact was the vehicle's center front end. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, classified as injury severity level 3. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor to the crash. The vehicle sustained no damage. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene. No other contributing factors related to the pedestrian were noted. This collision highlights the dangers of driver distraction during turning maneuvers in intersections.
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Alcohol-Fueled SUV Crash Injures Three in Queens▸Sep 1 - Two SUVs collided on Austin Street. Three people hurt. Alcohol drove the crash. One passenger was thrown partway out. Injuries hit head, chest, neck. The night was split by metal and error.
According to the police report, two SUVs crashed on Austin Street in Queens at 2:29 AM. Both drivers had alcohol involvement, a key factor in the collision. One SUV was moving straight, the other was stopped in traffic. The crash struck the front of one vehicle and the rear of the other. Three people were injured: a 71-year-old male driver with internal chest injuries, a 26-year-old male driver with head abrasions and incoherence, and a 45-year-old female passenger who was partially ejected and suffered neck injuries. All wore lap belts. The report cites alcohol involvement by drivers as the primary cause. No fault is attributed to the victims.
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SUV Ignores Signal, Hits E-Scooter in Queens▸Aug 30 - SUV turned right, struck eastbound e-scooter on Horace Harding Expressway. E-scooter rider, a 27-year-old woman, suffered leg abrasions. Police cited SUV driver for disregarding traffic control.
According to the police report, a 2017 Hyundai SUV made a right turn on Horace Harding Expressway in Queens and struck an eastbound e-scooter at 12:29. The SUV hit the e-scooter on its right front quarter panel. The e-scooter driver, a 27-year-old woman, was injured with abrasions to her knee, lower leg, and foot. She was conscious and not ejected. The police report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the contributing factor, showing the SUV driver failed to obey traffic signals or signs. No other contributing factors were noted. The crash underscores the risk to vulnerable road users when drivers ignore traffic controls.
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Cyclist Slams Into Parked Van on 108th Street▸Aug 29 - A cyclist’s face smashed into the steel rear of a parked van on 108th Street near 62nd Drive. Blood streaked his cheek. He stayed conscious, upright, torn open. The van never moved. The man did.
A 32-year-old cyclist was injured on 108th Street near 62nd Drive in Queens when he collided with the back of a parked Chevrolet van, according to the police report. The crash occurred at 18:55. The report states the cyclist 'struck the rear of a parked van. His face met steel. Blood ran down his cheek. He stayed upright, conscious, torn open.' The police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor in the crash. The van was stationary at the time, with no occupants. The cyclist suffered severe facial lacerations but remained conscious. The data does not cite any cyclist behavior as a contributing factor. The incident underscores the persistent danger of parked vehicles and inattention on city streets.
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Hevesi Supports Safety Boosting Congestion Pricing Implementation▸Aug 23 - Lawmakers say Hochul broke the law. They filed a brief. They argue the governor has no right to halt congestion pricing. The MTA Board, not Albany, holds the power. The pause sows confusion. Streets stay clogged. Vulnerable New Yorkers pay the price.
On August 23, 2024, a group of New York State legislators—Assembly Members Phil Steck and Andrew Hevesi, State Senator Julia Salazar, and former Assembly Member Dick Gottfried—filed a legal brief against Governor Hochul’s decision to pause congestion pricing. The matter, as described: “the legislature never gave her or any governor the power to do away with the traffic toll.” The brief cites the 2019 Traffic Mobility Act, arguing only the Traffic Mobility Review Board and the MTA can make such decisions. The lawmakers warn that letting the governor override the MTA would “make impossibly opaque the actual responsibility for MTA decisions.” Their action supports the MTA Board’s independence and opposes executive interference. No safety analyst has assessed the direct impact on vulnerable road users, but the legislators’ stance highlights the risk of political meddling in life-and-death street policy.
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State Legislators Say They Never Gave Hochul the Power to Pause Congestion Pricing,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2024-08-23
15Int 0745-2024
Schulman votes yes on bill requiring DOT to report micromobility data, no direct safety impact.▸Aug 15 - City law now forces DOT to reveal where bikes and scooters go. Streets and bridges, protected or not. Data goes public. Riders’ movement, danger, and safety projects laid bare. No more hiding the facts.
Int 0745-2024, now enacted, came through the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. It was introduced April 11, 2024, and passed on August 15, 2024. The law orders the Department of Transportation to post current bicycle and micromobility ridership data online, updated monthly or at least yearly. The matter summary reads: 'requiring the department of transportation to provide information about bicycle and other micromobility device activity.' Council Member Selvena N. Brooks-Powers led as primary sponsor, joined by Farías, Restler, Hudson, Schulman, and others. The law demands transparency on where riders travel and what DOT does to keep them safe. This opens the books on bike movement and exposes gaps in protection.
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File Int 0745-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-08-15
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Unsafe Speed Crash Injures Passenger on Jewel Avenue▸Aug 12 - Two sedans slammed together on Jewel Avenue. Unsafe speed and bad lane use drove the crash. A 19-year-old passenger took whiplash and full-body injuries. Parked SUVs caught stray damage.
According to the police report, two sedans collided near 113-18 Jewel Avenue in Queens at 11:48 p.m. Both cars were moving southeast when one struck the other's right front quarter panel, while the other hit the left rear quarter panel. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as driver errors. A 19-year-old woman riding in the front seat suffered whiplash and injuries to her whole body. She was conscious and wore a lap belt. Parked SUVs nearby were also damaged in the crash. The report blames driver actions, not the injured passenger.
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Bus Fails to Yield, Injures Queens Pedestrian▸Aug 12 - A 57-year-old woman crossing with the signal was struck by a northbound bus making a right turn on Junction Boulevard. The bus driver failed to yield right-of-way, causing the pedestrian to suffer abrasions and an elbow injury at the intersection.
According to the police report, a bus traveling north on Junction Boulevard in Queens was making a right turn at 11:05 when it failed to yield right-of-way to a 57-year-old female pedestrian crossing with the signal. The pedestrian was injured, sustaining abrasions and an injury to her elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report explicitly cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor attributed to the bus driver. The bus showed no damage, indicating the impact may have been with a non-damaging part of the vehicle or a glancing contact. The pedestrian was conscious and injured at the intersection, with no contributing factors listed on her part beyond the driver’s failure to yield. This incident highlights the dangers posed by driver errors in yielding at intersections, especially involving large vehicles like buses.
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Pedestrian Injured by Sedan Backing Unsafely in Queens▸Aug 4 - A 24-year-old woman walking on 64 Avenue in Queens suffered knee and lower leg abrasions after a sedan backing unsafely struck her. The impact caused center front end damage to a second sedan traveling eastbound nearby.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 19:30 on 64 Avenue in Queens. A sedan was backing unsafely when it struck a 24-year-old female pedestrian who was in the roadway but not at an intersection. The pedestrian sustained abrasions to her knee, lower leg, and foot and remained conscious. The report highlights the driver error of 'Backing Unsafely' as the contributing factor. The pedestrian was not ejected and no contributing factors related to her behavior were cited. The collision caused center front end damage to a second sedan traveling eastbound, which was going straight ahead. Driver errors, specifically unsafe backing, created the conditions for this injury.
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Sedan Crash on Long Island Expressway Injures Two▸Jul 27 - A sedan traveling east on the Long Island Expressway struck another vehicle on its right side doors. Two women, the driver and front passenger, suffered injuries including a back fracture. Police cited unsafe speed and driver distraction as causes.
According to the police report, at 2:30 AM on the Long Island Expressway, a 24-year-old female driver traveling east in a 2020 Mazda sedan was involved in a collision impacting the right side doors of her vehicle. The driver was injured with a fractured back and was in shock, secured by a lap belt and harness. The front passenger, also 24, was injured and in shock. The report identifies 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors for the driver. The point of impact was the left front bumper of the other vehicle, which was unspecified. Both occupants were not ejected. The report highlights driver errors—unsafe speed and distraction—as key causes of the crash, with no contributing factors attributed to the passengers.
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Moped Slams Sedan’s Rear on Queens Boulevard▸Jul 13 - A moped struck a sedan’s rear on Queens Boulevard. The moped driver suffered neck abrasions but stayed conscious. Police cite passenger distraction and confusion as causes. Impact was hard, sudden, and left one hurt.
According to the police report, a 24-year-old male moped driver collided with the left rear bumper of a 2023 Tesla sedan traveling east on Queens Boulevard near 71 Avenue at 20:05. The moped driver, wearing a helmet, suffered neck abrasions but was not ejected and remained conscious. The sedan, driven by a licensed male with two passengers, was going straight. Police list 'Passenger Distraction' and 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as contributing factors. The crash left the moped’s front and the sedan’s rear damaged. Distraction and confusion on the road led to injury.
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Distracted SUV Driver Rear-Ends Another on Metropolitan▸Jul 13 - Two SUVs collided on Metropolitan Avenue. Driver distraction and tailgating led to a rear-end crash. Three people hurt—back, face, and leg injuries. All conscious. Metal crumpled. System failed them.
According to the police report, two station wagons/SUVs traveling eastbound on Metropolitan Avenue collided in a rear-end crash. The lead vehicle was struck at the center back end by the right front bumper of the following SUV. Three occupants were injured: a 64-year-old male driver with back injuries and whiplash, a 61-year-old female front passenger with facial injuries and whiplash, and an 85-year-old female rear passenger with knee, lower leg injuries, and whiplash. All were conscious and restrained. The report cites driver inattention/distraction and following too closely as contributing factors. No victim actions contributed. The crash underscores the danger of distraction and tailgating behind the wheel.
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SUV Rear-Ends Parked Bus on Yellowstone Boulevard▸Jul 5 - A 66-year-old male driver suffered a head contusion and was semiconscious after his SUV struck the rear of a parked bus on Yellowstone Boulevard in Queens. The crash caused front-end damage to the SUV and rear damage to the bus.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on Yellowstone Boulevard in Queens around 1:00 PM. The driver of a 2023 SUV, a 66-year-old man, was injured with a head contusion and was semiconscious at the scene. The SUV collided with the center back end of a parked 2016 bus. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor to the crash. The SUV sustained front-end damage, while the bus was damaged at its rear. The driver was restrained with a lap belt and airbag deployment was recorded. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. The collision highlights the dangers posed by driver distraction leading to rear-end impacts with stationary vehicles.
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81-Year-Old Pedestrian Injured in Queens Left-Turn Crash▸Jun 30 - An 81-year-old man crossing Queens Boulevard with the signal was struck by a sedan making a left turn. The driver failed to yield and was inattentive. The pedestrian suffered bruises and lower leg injuries but remained conscious.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 1:36 AM on Queens Boulevard near 63 Avenue in Queens. A sedan traveling east was making a left turn when it struck an 81-year-old male pedestrian crossing with the signal at the intersection. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, classified as injury severity level 3, but remained conscious. The report cites driver errors including "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as contributing factors. The vehicle showed no damage despite impact at the left front bumper. The pedestrian's crossing with the signal is noted but not cited as a contributing factor. The driver was licensed and operating a 2020 Nissan sedan. This incident highlights the dangers posed by driver inattention and failure to yield to pedestrians at intersections.
Sep 26 - Council bill slashes legal parking time for big rigs. Ninety minutes max for tractor-trailers. Three hours for other commercial trucks. Streets clear faster. Heavy metal moves on.
Int 1069-2024, now in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, was introduced September 26, 2024. The bill reads: "reducing the maximum time commercial vehicles may park." Sponsored by Kevin C. Riley and 23 others, it limits parking to three hours for most commercial vehicles, and 90 minutes for tractor-trailers, unless signs say otherwise. The law takes effect 120 days after passage. Council aims to keep streets less clogged by oversized trucks. No safety analyst note was provided, but the bill targets long-term truck storage on city streets.
- File Int 1069-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2024-09-26
26Int 0346-2024
Schulman votes yes to decriminalize jaywalking, boosting pedestrian safety citywide.▸Sep 26 - Council ends jaywalking penalties. Pedestrians now cross anywhere, any time. No summons. Law strips drivers of excuses. Streets shift. Power tilts to people on foot.
Int 0346-2024, now enacted, rewrites New York’s pedestrian rules. The bill, heard by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, passed on September 26, 2024, and became law on October 26, 2024. Its title: “A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to pedestrian crossing guidelines and right of way.” Sponsored by Council Member Tiffany Cabán and co-sponsored by Narcisse, Won, Hanif, Hudson, and Restler, the law lets pedestrians cross streets anywhere, even against signals. No more tickets for crossing outside crosswalks. The Department of Transportation must educate all street users on new rights and responsibilities. The law removes a tool police used to target walkers. It shifts blame from people on foot to the system and those behind the wheel.
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File Int 0346-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-09-26
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Unlicensed Motorscooter Rider Slams Sedan, Leg Crushed▸Sep 20 - A motorscooter crashed into a sedan’s rear on Austin Street. The unlicensed rider, helmetless and exposed, suffered a crushed leg. Steel met flesh. The scooter’s front crumpled. He stayed awake, pain burning through the afternoon in Queens.
A violent collision unfolded on Austin Street near 67th Road in Queens, where a motorscooter struck the rear of a sedan, according to the police report. The report states the rider, a 30-year-old man, was unlicensed and wore no helmet or protective gear. The impact crushed his leg, leaving him conscious but in severe pain. The police report describes the scene: 'A motorscooter slammed into a sedan’s rear. The rider, unlicensed and unarmored, crushed his leg on impact. No helmet. Just flesh meeting steel.' The scooter’s front end folded from the force. The sedan sustained damage to its right rear bumper. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' The focus remains on the systemic danger of unlicensed, unprotected operation and the unforgiving violence of car-dominated streets.
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Alcohol, Unsafe Lane Change Crash on Parkway▸Sep 20 - Two sedans slammed together on Jackie Robinson Parkway. Alcohol and reckless lane change drove the crash. A 52-year-old driver took a blow to the back. Metal twisted. No one walked away untouched.
According to the police report, two sedans collided on Jackie Robinson Parkway at 6:50 a.m. The crash was caused by alcohol involvement and unsafe lane changing, as listed in the report's contributing factors. The impact struck the left rear quarter panel of one sedan and the right side doors of the other. A 52-year-old male driver suffered back injuries but remained conscious and was restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report identifies alcohol and unsafe lane changing as the primary driver errors. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. No victim actions contributed to the crash.
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Sedan Hits Elderly Pedestrian on 99 Street▸Sep 19 - A sedan struck an 85-year-old woman crossing 99 Street in Queens. She was semiconscious, bleeding, hurt across her body. The car’s front end hit her. The street stayed quiet. The danger was real.
According to the police report, at 22:40 on 99 Street near 62 Drive in Queens, a 2007 Ford sedan struck an 85-year-old woman as she crossed outside a crosswalk or signal. The impact was at the car’s center front end, damaging the left front bumper. The pedestrian was found semiconscious, with injuries to her entire body and minor bleeding. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not cite driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The driver was licensed and alone in the vehicle. The crash left a vulnerable pedestrian injured on a city street.
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SUV and Sedan Collide on Woodhaven Boulevard▸Sep 18 - A 19-year-old female sedan driver suffered head injuries and whiplash after a collision with an SUV on Woodhaven Boulevard. The SUV was traveling east, the sedan turning left. Obstruction or debris contributed to the crash, according to police.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 11:45 on Woodhaven Boulevard near Eliot Avenue. A 19-year-old female sedan driver, traveling north and making a left turn, collided with a Ford SUV traveling east. The point of impact was the left front quarter panel of the sedan and the left front bumper of the SUV. The sedan driver, who was wearing a lap belt and remained conscious, sustained head injuries and whiplash. The police report cites 'Obstruction/Debris' as a contributing factor to the crash. Both drivers were licensed and operating their vehicles legally. No contributing factors were attributed to the sedan driver. The collision highlights the dangers posed by roadway obstructions impacting driver visibility and reaction.
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Sedan Hits Pedestrian Crossing Queens Boulevard▸Sep 17 - A 46-year-old woman suffered knee and lower leg injuries after a sedan struck her at a marked crosswalk on Queens Boulevard. The driver was making a right turn and distracted, causing the collision. The pedestrian was conscious and injured but not ejected.
According to the police report, a sedan driven by a licensed male driver was making a right turn on Queens Boulevard when it struck a 46-year-old female pedestrian crossing at a marked crosswalk without a signal. The point of impact was the vehicle's center front end. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, classified as injury severity level 3. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor to the crash. The vehicle sustained no damage. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene. No other contributing factors related to the pedestrian were noted. This collision highlights the dangers of driver distraction during turning maneuvers in intersections.
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Alcohol-Fueled SUV Crash Injures Three in Queens▸Sep 1 - Two SUVs collided on Austin Street. Three people hurt. Alcohol drove the crash. One passenger was thrown partway out. Injuries hit head, chest, neck. The night was split by metal and error.
According to the police report, two SUVs crashed on Austin Street in Queens at 2:29 AM. Both drivers had alcohol involvement, a key factor in the collision. One SUV was moving straight, the other was stopped in traffic. The crash struck the front of one vehicle and the rear of the other. Three people were injured: a 71-year-old male driver with internal chest injuries, a 26-year-old male driver with head abrasions and incoherence, and a 45-year-old female passenger who was partially ejected and suffered neck injuries. All wore lap belts. The report cites alcohol involvement by drivers as the primary cause. No fault is attributed to the victims.
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SUV Ignores Signal, Hits E-Scooter in Queens▸Aug 30 - SUV turned right, struck eastbound e-scooter on Horace Harding Expressway. E-scooter rider, a 27-year-old woman, suffered leg abrasions. Police cited SUV driver for disregarding traffic control.
According to the police report, a 2017 Hyundai SUV made a right turn on Horace Harding Expressway in Queens and struck an eastbound e-scooter at 12:29. The SUV hit the e-scooter on its right front quarter panel. The e-scooter driver, a 27-year-old woman, was injured with abrasions to her knee, lower leg, and foot. She was conscious and not ejected. The police report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the contributing factor, showing the SUV driver failed to obey traffic signals or signs. No other contributing factors were noted. The crash underscores the risk to vulnerable road users when drivers ignore traffic controls.
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Cyclist Slams Into Parked Van on 108th Street▸Aug 29 - A cyclist’s face smashed into the steel rear of a parked van on 108th Street near 62nd Drive. Blood streaked his cheek. He stayed conscious, upright, torn open. The van never moved. The man did.
A 32-year-old cyclist was injured on 108th Street near 62nd Drive in Queens when he collided with the back of a parked Chevrolet van, according to the police report. The crash occurred at 18:55. The report states the cyclist 'struck the rear of a parked van. His face met steel. Blood ran down his cheek. He stayed upright, conscious, torn open.' The police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor in the crash. The van was stationary at the time, with no occupants. The cyclist suffered severe facial lacerations but remained conscious. The data does not cite any cyclist behavior as a contributing factor. The incident underscores the persistent danger of parked vehicles and inattention on city streets.
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Hevesi Supports Safety Boosting Congestion Pricing Implementation▸Aug 23 - Lawmakers say Hochul broke the law. They filed a brief. They argue the governor has no right to halt congestion pricing. The MTA Board, not Albany, holds the power. The pause sows confusion. Streets stay clogged. Vulnerable New Yorkers pay the price.
On August 23, 2024, a group of New York State legislators—Assembly Members Phil Steck and Andrew Hevesi, State Senator Julia Salazar, and former Assembly Member Dick Gottfried—filed a legal brief against Governor Hochul’s decision to pause congestion pricing. The matter, as described: “the legislature never gave her or any governor the power to do away with the traffic toll.” The brief cites the 2019 Traffic Mobility Act, arguing only the Traffic Mobility Review Board and the MTA can make such decisions. The lawmakers warn that letting the governor override the MTA would “make impossibly opaque the actual responsibility for MTA decisions.” Their action supports the MTA Board’s independence and opposes executive interference. No safety analyst has assessed the direct impact on vulnerable road users, but the legislators’ stance highlights the risk of political meddling in life-and-death street policy.
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State Legislators Say They Never Gave Hochul the Power to Pause Congestion Pricing,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2024-08-23
15Int 0745-2024
Schulman votes yes on bill requiring DOT to report micromobility data, no direct safety impact.▸Aug 15 - City law now forces DOT to reveal where bikes and scooters go. Streets and bridges, protected or not. Data goes public. Riders’ movement, danger, and safety projects laid bare. No more hiding the facts.
Int 0745-2024, now enacted, came through the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. It was introduced April 11, 2024, and passed on August 15, 2024. The law orders the Department of Transportation to post current bicycle and micromobility ridership data online, updated monthly or at least yearly. The matter summary reads: 'requiring the department of transportation to provide information about bicycle and other micromobility device activity.' Council Member Selvena N. Brooks-Powers led as primary sponsor, joined by Farías, Restler, Hudson, Schulman, and others. The law demands transparency on where riders travel and what DOT does to keep them safe. This opens the books on bike movement and exposes gaps in protection.
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File Int 0745-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-08-15
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Unsafe Speed Crash Injures Passenger on Jewel Avenue▸Aug 12 - Two sedans slammed together on Jewel Avenue. Unsafe speed and bad lane use drove the crash. A 19-year-old passenger took whiplash and full-body injuries. Parked SUVs caught stray damage.
According to the police report, two sedans collided near 113-18 Jewel Avenue in Queens at 11:48 p.m. Both cars were moving southeast when one struck the other's right front quarter panel, while the other hit the left rear quarter panel. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as driver errors. A 19-year-old woman riding in the front seat suffered whiplash and injuries to her whole body. She was conscious and wore a lap belt. Parked SUVs nearby were also damaged in the crash. The report blames driver actions, not the injured passenger.
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Bus Fails to Yield, Injures Queens Pedestrian▸Aug 12 - A 57-year-old woman crossing with the signal was struck by a northbound bus making a right turn on Junction Boulevard. The bus driver failed to yield right-of-way, causing the pedestrian to suffer abrasions and an elbow injury at the intersection.
According to the police report, a bus traveling north on Junction Boulevard in Queens was making a right turn at 11:05 when it failed to yield right-of-way to a 57-year-old female pedestrian crossing with the signal. The pedestrian was injured, sustaining abrasions and an injury to her elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report explicitly cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor attributed to the bus driver. The bus showed no damage, indicating the impact may have been with a non-damaging part of the vehicle or a glancing contact. The pedestrian was conscious and injured at the intersection, with no contributing factors listed on her part beyond the driver’s failure to yield. This incident highlights the dangers posed by driver errors in yielding at intersections, especially involving large vehicles like buses.
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Pedestrian Injured by Sedan Backing Unsafely in Queens▸Aug 4 - A 24-year-old woman walking on 64 Avenue in Queens suffered knee and lower leg abrasions after a sedan backing unsafely struck her. The impact caused center front end damage to a second sedan traveling eastbound nearby.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 19:30 on 64 Avenue in Queens. A sedan was backing unsafely when it struck a 24-year-old female pedestrian who was in the roadway but not at an intersection. The pedestrian sustained abrasions to her knee, lower leg, and foot and remained conscious. The report highlights the driver error of 'Backing Unsafely' as the contributing factor. The pedestrian was not ejected and no contributing factors related to her behavior were cited. The collision caused center front end damage to a second sedan traveling eastbound, which was going straight ahead. Driver errors, specifically unsafe backing, created the conditions for this injury.
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Sedan Crash on Long Island Expressway Injures Two▸Jul 27 - A sedan traveling east on the Long Island Expressway struck another vehicle on its right side doors. Two women, the driver and front passenger, suffered injuries including a back fracture. Police cited unsafe speed and driver distraction as causes.
According to the police report, at 2:30 AM on the Long Island Expressway, a 24-year-old female driver traveling east in a 2020 Mazda sedan was involved in a collision impacting the right side doors of her vehicle. The driver was injured with a fractured back and was in shock, secured by a lap belt and harness. The front passenger, also 24, was injured and in shock. The report identifies 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors for the driver. The point of impact was the left front bumper of the other vehicle, which was unspecified. Both occupants were not ejected. The report highlights driver errors—unsafe speed and distraction—as key causes of the crash, with no contributing factors attributed to the passengers.
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Moped Slams Sedan’s Rear on Queens Boulevard▸Jul 13 - A moped struck a sedan’s rear on Queens Boulevard. The moped driver suffered neck abrasions but stayed conscious. Police cite passenger distraction and confusion as causes. Impact was hard, sudden, and left one hurt.
According to the police report, a 24-year-old male moped driver collided with the left rear bumper of a 2023 Tesla sedan traveling east on Queens Boulevard near 71 Avenue at 20:05. The moped driver, wearing a helmet, suffered neck abrasions but was not ejected and remained conscious. The sedan, driven by a licensed male with two passengers, was going straight. Police list 'Passenger Distraction' and 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as contributing factors. The crash left the moped’s front and the sedan’s rear damaged. Distraction and confusion on the road led to injury.
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Distracted SUV Driver Rear-Ends Another on Metropolitan▸Jul 13 - Two SUVs collided on Metropolitan Avenue. Driver distraction and tailgating led to a rear-end crash. Three people hurt—back, face, and leg injuries. All conscious. Metal crumpled. System failed them.
According to the police report, two station wagons/SUVs traveling eastbound on Metropolitan Avenue collided in a rear-end crash. The lead vehicle was struck at the center back end by the right front bumper of the following SUV. Three occupants were injured: a 64-year-old male driver with back injuries and whiplash, a 61-year-old female front passenger with facial injuries and whiplash, and an 85-year-old female rear passenger with knee, lower leg injuries, and whiplash. All were conscious and restrained. The report cites driver inattention/distraction and following too closely as contributing factors. No victim actions contributed. The crash underscores the danger of distraction and tailgating behind the wheel.
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SUV Rear-Ends Parked Bus on Yellowstone Boulevard▸Jul 5 - A 66-year-old male driver suffered a head contusion and was semiconscious after his SUV struck the rear of a parked bus on Yellowstone Boulevard in Queens. The crash caused front-end damage to the SUV and rear damage to the bus.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on Yellowstone Boulevard in Queens around 1:00 PM. The driver of a 2023 SUV, a 66-year-old man, was injured with a head contusion and was semiconscious at the scene. The SUV collided with the center back end of a parked 2016 bus. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor to the crash. The SUV sustained front-end damage, while the bus was damaged at its rear. The driver was restrained with a lap belt and airbag deployment was recorded. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. The collision highlights the dangers posed by driver distraction leading to rear-end impacts with stationary vehicles.
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81-Year-Old Pedestrian Injured in Queens Left-Turn Crash▸Jun 30 - An 81-year-old man crossing Queens Boulevard with the signal was struck by a sedan making a left turn. The driver failed to yield and was inattentive. The pedestrian suffered bruises and lower leg injuries but remained conscious.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 1:36 AM on Queens Boulevard near 63 Avenue in Queens. A sedan traveling east was making a left turn when it struck an 81-year-old male pedestrian crossing with the signal at the intersection. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, classified as injury severity level 3, but remained conscious. The report cites driver errors including "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as contributing factors. The vehicle showed no damage despite impact at the left front bumper. The pedestrian's crossing with the signal is noted but not cited as a contributing factor. The driver was licensed and operating a 2020 Nissan sedan. This incident highlights the dangers posed by driver inattention and failure to yield to pedestrians at intersections.
Sep 26 - Council ends jaywalking penalties. Pedestrians now cross anywhere, any time. No summons. Law strips drivers of excuses. Streets shift. Power tilts to people on foot.
Int 0346-2024, now enacted, rewrites New York’s pedestrian rules. The bill, heard by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, passed on September 26, 2024, and became law on October 26, 2024. Its title: “A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to pedestrian crossing guidelines and right of way.” Sponsored by Council Member Tiffany Cabán and co-sponsored by Narcisse, Won, Hanif, Hudson, and Restler, the law lets pedestrians cross streets anywhere, even against signals. No more tickets for crossing outside crosswalks. The Department of Transportation must educate all street users on new rights and responsibilities. The law removes a tool police used to target walkers. It shifts blame from people on foot to the system and those behind the wheel.
- File Int 0346-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2024-09-26
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Unlicensed Motorscooter Rider Slams Sedan, Leg Crushed▸Sep 20 - A motorscooter crashed into a sedan’s rear on Austin Street. The unlicensed rider, helmetless and exposed, suffered a crushed leg. Steel met flesh. The scooter’s front crumpled. He stayed awake, pain burning through the afternoon in Queens.
A violent collision unfolded on Austin Street near 67th Road in Queens, where a motorscooter struck the rear of a sedan, according to the police report. The report states the rider, a 30-year-old man, was unlicensed and wore no helmet or protective gear. The impact crushed his leg, leaving him conscious but in severe pain. The police report describes the scene: 'A motorscooter slammed into a sedan’s rear. The rider, unlicensed and unarmored, crushed his leg on impact. No helmet. Just flesh meeting steel.' The scooter’s front end folded from the force. The sedan sustained damage to its right rear bumper. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' The focus remains on the systemic danger of unlicensed, unprotected operation and the unforgiving violence of car-dominated streets.
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Alcohol, Unsafe Lane Change Crash on Parkway▸Sep 20 - Two sedans slammed together on Jackie Robinson Parkway. Alcohol and reckless lane change drove the crash. A 52-year-old driver took a blow to the back. Metal twisted. No one walked away untouched.
According to the police report, two sedans collided on Jackie Robinson Parkway at 6:50 a.m. The crash was caused by alcohol involvement and unsafe lane changing, as listed in the report's contributing factors. The impact struck the left rear quarter panel of one sedan and the right side doors of the other. A 52-year-old male driver suffered back injuries but remained conscious and was restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report identifies alcohol and unsafe lane changing as the primary driver errors. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. No victim actions contributed to the crash.
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Sedan Hits Elderly Pedestrian on 99 Street▸Sep 19 - A sedan struck an 85-year-old woman crossing 99 Street in Queens. She was semiconscious, bleeding, hurt across her body. The car’s front end hit her. The street stayed quiet. The danger was real.
According to the police report, at 22:40 on 99 Street near 62 Drive in Queens, a 2007 Ford sedan struck an 85-year-old woman as she crossed outside a crosswalk or signal. The impact was at the car’s center front end, damaging the left front bumper. The pedestrian was found semiconscious, with injuries to her entire body and minor bleeding. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not cite driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The driver was licensed and alone in the vehicle. The crash left a vulnerable pedestrian injured on a city street.
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SUV and Sedan Collide on Woodhaven Boulevard▸Sep 18 - A 19-year-old female sedan driver suffered head injuries and whiplash after a collision with an SUV on Woodhaven Boulevard. The SUV was traveling east, the sedan turning left. Obstruction or debris contributed to the crash, according to police.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 11:45 on Woodhaven Boulevard near Eliot Avenue. A 19-year-old female sedan driver, traveling north and making a left turn, collided with a Ford SUV traveling east. The point of impact was the left front quarter panel of the sedan and the left front bumper of the SUV. The sedan driver, who was wearing a lap belt and remained conscious, sustained head injuries and whiplash. The police report cites 'Obstruction/Debris' as a contributing factor to the crash. Both drivers were licensed and operating their vehicles legally. No contributing factors were attributed to the sedan driver. The collision highlights the dangers posed by roadway obstructions impacting driver visibility and reaction.
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Sedan Hits Pedestrian Crossing Queens Boulevard▸Sep 17 - A 46-year-old woman suffered knee and lower leg injuries after a sedan struck her at a marked crosswalk on Queens Boulevard. The driver was making a right turn and distracted, causing the collision. The pedestrian was conscious and injured but not ejected.
According to the police report, a sedan driven by a licensed male driver was making a right turn on Queens Boulevard when it struck a 46-year-old female pedestrian crossing at a marked crosswalk without a signal. The point of impact was the vehicle's center front end. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, classified as injury severity level 3. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor to the crash. The vehicle sustained no damage. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene. No other contributing factors related to the pedestrian were noted. This collision highlights the dangers of driver distraction during turning maneuvers in intersections.
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Alcohol-Fueled SUV Crash Injures Three in Queens▸Sep 1 - Two SUVs collided on Austin Street. Three people hurt. Alcohol drove the crash. One passenger was thrown partway out. Injuries hit head, chest, neck. The night was split by metal and error.
According to the police report, two SUVs crashed on Austin Street in Queens at 2:29 AM. Both drivers had alcohol involvement, a key factor in the collision. One SUV was moving straight, the other was stopped in traffic. The crash struck the front of one vehicle and the rear of the other. Three people were injured: a 71-year-old male driver with internal chest injuries, a 26-year-old male driver with head abrasions and incoherence, and a 45-year-old female passenger who was partially ejected and suffered neck injuries. All wore lap belts. The report cites alcohol involvement by drivers as the primary cause. No fault is attributed to the victims.
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SUV Ignores Signal, Hits E-Scooter in Queens▸Aug 30 - SUV turned right, struck eastbound e-scooter on Horace Harding Expressway. E-scooter rider, a 27-year-old woman, suffered leg abrasions. Police cited SUV driver for disregarding traffic control.
According to the police report, a 2017 Hyundai SUV made a right turn on Horace Harding Expressway in Queens and struck an eastbound e-scooter at 12:29. The SUV hit the e-scooter on its right front quarter panel. The e-scooter driver, a 27-year-old woman, was injured with abrasions to her knee, lower leg, and foot. She was conscious and not ejected. The police report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the contributing factor, showing the SUV driver failed to obey traffic signals or signs. No other contributing factors were noted. The crash underscores the risk to vulnerable road users when drivers ignore traffic controls.
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Cyclist Slams Into Parked Van on 108th Street▸Aug 29 - A cyclist’s face smashed into the steel rear of a parked van on 108th Street near 62nd Drive. Blood streaked his cheek. He stayed conscious, upright, torn open. The van never moved. The man did.
A 32-year-old cyclist was injured on 108th Street near 62nd Drive in Queens when he collided with the back of a parked Chevrolet van, according to the police report. The crash occurred at 18:55. The report states the cyclist 'struck the rear of a parked van. His face met steel. Blood ran down his cheek. He stayed upright, conscious, torn open.' The police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor in the crash. The van was stationary at the time, with no occupants. The cyclist suffered severe facial lacerations but remained conscious. The data does not cite any cyclist behavior as a contributing factor. The incident underscores the persistent danger of parked vehicles and inattention on city streets.
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Hevesi Supports Safety Boosting Congestion Pricing Implementation▸Aug 23 - Lawmakers say Hochul broke the law. They filed a brief. They argue the governor has no right to halt congestion pricing. The MTA Board, not Albany, holds the power. The pause sows confusion. Streets stay clogged. Vulnerable New Yorkers pay the price.
On August 23, 2024, a group of New York State legislators—Assembly Members Phil Steck and Andrew Hevesi, State Senator Julia Salazar, and former Assembly Member Dick Gottfried—filed a legal brief against Governor Hochul’s decision to pause congestion pricing. The matter, as described: “the legislature never gave her or any governor the power to do away with the traffic toll.” The brief cites the 2019 Traffic Mobility Act, arguing only the Traffic Mobility Review Board and the MTA can make such decisions. The lawmakers warn that letting the governor override the MTA would “make impossibly opaque the actual responsibility for MTA decisions.” Their action supports the MTA Board’s independence and opposes executive interference. No safety analyst has assessed the direct impact on vulnerable road users, but the legislators’ stance highlights the risk of political meddling in life-and-death street policy.
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State Legislators Say They Never Gave Hochul the Power to Pause Congestion Pricing,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2024-08-23
15Int 0745-2024
Schulman votes yes on bill requiring DOT to report micromobility data, no direct safety impact.▸Aug 15 - City law now forces DOT to reveal where bikes and scooters go. Streets and bridges, protected or not. Data goes public. Riders’ movement, danger, and safety projects laid bare. No more hiding the facts.
Int 0745-2024, now enacted, came through the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. It was introduced April 11, 2024, and passed on August 15, 2024. The law orders the Department of Transportation to post current bicycle and micromobility ridership data online, updated monthly or at least yearly. The matter summary reads: 'requiring the department of transportation to provide information about bicycle and other micromobility device activity.' Council Member Selvena N. Brooks-Powers led as primary sponsor, joined by Farías, Restler, Hudson, Schulman, and others. The law demands transparency on where riders travel and what DOT does to keep them safe. This opens the books on bike movement and exposes gaps in protection.
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File Int 0745-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-08-15
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Unsafe Speed Crash Injures Passenger on Jewel Avenue▸Aug 12 - Two sedans slammed together on Jewel Avenue. Unsafe speed and bad lane use drove the crash. A 19-year-old passenger took whiplash and full-body injuries. Parked SUVs caught stray damage.
According to the police report, two sedans collided near 113-18 Jewel Avenue in Queens at 11:48 p.m. Both cars were moving southeast when one struck the other's right front quarter panel, while the other hit the left rear quarter panel. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as driver errors. A 19-year-old woman riding in the front seat suffered whiplash and injuries to her whole body. She was conscious and wore a lap belt. Parked SUVs nearby were also damaged in the crash. The report blames driver actions, not the injured passenger.
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Bus Fails to Yield, Injures Queens Pedestrian▸Aug 12 - A 57-year-old woman crossing with the signal was struck by a northbound bus making a right turn on Junction Boulevard. The bus driver failed to yield right-of-way, causing the pedestrian to suffer abrasions and an elbow injury at the intersection.
According to the police report, a bus traveling north on Junction Boulevard in Queens was making a right turn at 11:05 when it failed to yield right-of-way to a 57-year-old female pedestrian crossing with the signal. The pedestrian was injured, sustaining abrasions and an injury to her elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report explicitly cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor attributed to the bus driver. The bus showed no damage, indicating the impact may have been with a non-damaging part of the vehicle or a glancing contact. The pedestrian was conscious and injured at the intersection, with no contributing factors listed on her part beyond the driver’s failure to yield. This incident highlights the dangers posed by driver errors in yielding at intersections, especially involving large vehicles like buses.
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Pedestrian Injured by Sedan Backing Unsafely in Queens▸Aug 4 - A 24-year-old woman walking on 64 Avenue in Queens suffered knee and lower leg abrasions after a sedan backing unsafely struck her. The impact caused center front end damage to a second sedan traveling eastbound nearby.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 19:30 on 64 Avenue in Queens. A sedan was backing unsafely when it struck a 24-year-old female pedestrian who was in the roadway but not at an intersection. The pedestrian sustained abrasions to her knee, lower leg, and foot and remained conscious. The report highlights the driver error of 'Backing Unsafely' as the contributing factor. The pedestrian was not ejected and no contributing factors related to her behavior were cited. The collision caused center front end damage to a second sedan traveling eastbound, which was going straight ahead. Driver errors, specifically unsafe backing, created the conditions for this injury.
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Sedan Crash on Long Island Expressway Injures Two▸Jul 27 - A sedan traveling east on the Long Island Expressway struck another vehicle on its right side doors. Two women, the driver and front passenger, suffered injuries including a back fracture. Police cited unsafe speed and driver distraction as causes.
According to the police report, at 2:30 AM on the Long Island Expressway, a 24-year-old female driver traveling east in a 2020 Mazda sedan was involved in a collision impacting the right side doors of her vehicle. The driver was injured with a fractured back and was in shock, secured by a lap belt and harness. The front passenger, also 24, was injured and in shock. The report identifies 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors for the driver. The point of impact was the left front bumper of the other vehicle, which was unspecified. Both occupants were not ejected. The report highlights driver errors—unsafe speed and distraction—as key causes of the crash, with no contributing factors attributed to the passengers.
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Moped Slams Sedan’s Rear on Queens Boulevard▸Jul 13 - A moped struck a sedan’s rear on Queens Boulevard. The moped driver suffered neck abrasions but stayed conscious. Police cite passenger distraction and confusion as causes. Impact was hard, sudden, and left one hurt.
According to the police report, a 24-year-old male moped driver collided with the left rear bumper of a 2023 Tesla sedan traveling east on Queens Boulevard near 71 Avenue at 20:05. The moped driver, wearing a helmet, suffered neck abrasions but was not ejected and remained conscious. The sedan, driven by a licensed male with two passengers, was going straight. Police list 'Passenger Distraction' and 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as contributing factors. The crash left the moped’s front and the sedan’s rear damaged. Distraction and confusion on the road led to injury.
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Distracted SUV Driver Rear-Ends Another on Metropolitan▸Jul 13 - Two SUVs collided on Metropolitan Avenue. Driver distraction and tailgating led to a rear-end crash. Three people hurt—back, face, and leg injuries. All conscious. Metal crumpled. System failed them.
According to the police report, two station wagons/SUVs traveling eastbound on Metropolitan Avenue collided in a rear-end crash. The lead vehicle was struck at the center back end by the right front bumper of the following SUV. Three occupants were injured: a 64-year-old male driver with back injuries and whiplash, a 61-year-old female front passenger with facial injuries and whiplash, and an 85-year-old female rear passenger with knee, lower leg injuries, and whiplash. All were conscious and restrained. The report cites driver inattention/distraction and following too closely as contributing factors. No victim actions contributed. The crash underscores the danger of distraction and tailgating behind the wheel.
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SUV Rear-Ends Parked Bus on Yellowstone Boulevard▸Jul 5 - A 66-year-old male driver suffered a head contusion and was semiconscious after his SUV struck the rear of a parked bus on Yellowstone Boulevard in Queens. The crash caused front-end damage to the SUV and rear damage to the bus.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on Yellowstone Boulevard in Queens around 1:00 PM. The driver of a 2023 SUV, a 66-year-old man, was injured with a head contusion and was semiconscious at the scene. The SUV collided with the center back end of a parked 2016 bus. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor to the crash. The SUV sustained front-end damage, while the bus was damaged at its rear. The driver was restrained with a lap belt and airbag deployment was recorded. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. The collision highlights the dangers posed by driver distraction leading to rear-end impacts with stationary vehicles.
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81-Year-Old Pedestrian Injured in Queens Left-Turn Crash▸Jun 30 - An 81-year-old man crossing Queens Boulevard with the signal was struck by a sedan making a left turn. The driver failed to yield and was inattentive. The pedestrian suffered bruises and lower leg injuries but remained conscious.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 1:36 AM on Queens Boulevard near 63 Avenue in Queens. A sedan traveling east was making a left turn when it struck an 81-year-old male pedestrian crossing with the signal at the intersection. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, classified as injury severity level 3, but remained conscious. The report cites driver errors including "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as contributing factors. The vehicle showed no damage despite impact at the left front bumper. The pedestrian's crossing with the signal is noted but not cited as a contributing factor. The driver was licensed and operating a 2020 Nissan sedan. This incident highlights the dangers posed by driver inattention and failure to yield to pedestrians at intersections.
Sep 20 - A motorscooter crashed into a sedan’s rear on Austin Street. The unlicensed rider, helmetless and exposed, suffered a crushed leg. Steel met flesh. The scooter’s front crumpled. He stayed awake, pain burning through the afternoon in Queens.
A violent collision unfolded on Austin Street near 67th Road in Queens, where a motorscooter struck the rear of a sedan, according to the police report. The report states the rider, a 30-year-old man, was unlicensed and wore no helmet or protective gear. The impact crushed his leg, leaving him conscious but in severe pain. The police report describes the scene: 'A motorscooter slammed into a sedan’s rear. The rider, unlicensed and unarmored, crushed his leg on impact. No helmet. Just flesh meeting steel.' The scooter’s front end folded from the force. The sedan sustained damage to its right rear bumper. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' The focus remains on the systemic danger of unlicensed, unprotected operation and the unforgiving violence of car-dominated streets.
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Alcohol, Unsafe Lane Change Crash on Parkway▸Sep 20 - Two sedans slammed together on Jackie Robinson Parkway. Alcohol and reckless lane change drove the crash. A 52-year-old driver took a blow to the back. Metal twisted. No one walked away untouched.
According to the police report, two sedans collided on Jackie Robinson Parkway at 6:50 a.m. The crash was caused by alcohol involvement and unsafe lane changing, as listed in the report's contributing factors. The impact struck the left rear quarter panel of one sedan and the right side doors of the other. A 52-year-old male driver suffered back injuries but remained conscious and was restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report identifies alcohol and unsafe lane changing as the primary driver errors. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. No victim actions contributed to the crash.
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Sedan Hits Elderly Pedestrian on 99 Street▸Sep 19 - A sedan struck an 85-year-old woman crossing 99 Street in Queens. She was semiconscious, bleeding, hurt across her body. The car’s front end hit her. The street stayed quiet. The danger was real.
According to the police report, at 22:40 on 99 Street near 62 Drive in Queens, a 2007 Ford sedan struck an 85-year-old woman as she crossed outside a crosswalk or signal. The impact was at the car’s center front end, damaging the left front bumper. The pedestrian was found semiconscious, with injuries to her entire body and minor bleeding. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not cite driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The driver was licensed and alone in the vehicle. The crash left a vulnerable pedestrian injured on a city street.
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SUV and Sedan Collide on Woodhaven Boulevard▸Sep 18 - A 19-year-old female sedan driver suffered head injuries and whiplash after a collision with an SUV on Woodhaven Boulevard. The SUV was traveling east, the sedan turning left. Obstruction or debris contributed to the crash, according to police.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 11:45 on Woodhaven Boulevard near Eliot Avenue. A 19-year-old female sedan driver, traveling north and making a left turn, collided with a Ford SUV traveling east. The point of impact was the left front quarter panel of the sedan and the left front bumper of the SUV. The sedan driver, who was wearing a lap belt and remained conscious, sustained head injuries and whiplash. The police report cites 'Obstruction/Debris' as a contributing factor to the crash. Both drivers were licensed and operating their vehicles legally. No contributing factors were attributed to the sedan driver. The collision highlights the dangers posed by roadway obstructions impacting driver visibility and reaction.
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Sedan Hits Pedestrian Crossing Queens Boulevard▸Sep 17 - A 46-year-old woman suffered knee and lower leg injuries after a sedan struck her at a marked crosswalk on Queens Boulevard. The driver was making a right turn and distracted, causing the collision. The pedestrian was conscious and injured but not ejected.
According to the police report, a sedan driven by a licensed male driver was making a right turn on Queens Boulevard when it struck a 46-year-old female pedestrian crossing at a marked crosswalk without a signal. The point of impact was the vehicle's center front end. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, classified as injury severity level 3. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor to the crash. The vehicle sustained no damage. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene. No other contributing factors related to the pedestrian were noted. This collision highlights the dangers of driver distraction during turning maneuvers in intersections.
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Alcohol-Fueled SUV Crash Injures Three in Queens▸Sep 1 - Two SUVs collided on Austin Street. Three people hurt. Alcohol drove the crash. One passenger was thrown partway out. Injuries hit head, chest, neck. The night was split by metal and error.
According to the police report, two SUVs crashed on Austin Street in Queens at 2:29 AM. Both drivers had alcohol involvement, a key factor in the collision. One SUV was moving straight, the other was stopped in traffic. The crash struck the front of one vehicle and the rear of the other. Three people were injured: a 71-year-old male driver with internal chest injuries, a 26-year-old male driver with head abrasions and incoherence, and a 45-year-old female passenger who was partially ejected and suffered neck injuries. All wore lap belts. The report cites alcohol involvement by drivers as the primary cause. No fault is attributed to the victims.
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SUV Ignores Signal, Hits E-Scooter in Queens▸Aug 30 - SUV turned right, struck eastbound e-scooter on Horace Harding Expressway. E-scooter rider, a 27-year-old woman, suffered leg abrasions. Police cited SUV driver for disregarding traffic control.
According to the police report, a 2017 Hyundai SUV made a right turn on Horace Harding Expressway in Queens and struck an eastbound e-scooter at 12:29. The SUV hit the e-scooter on its right front quarter panel. The e-scooter driver, a 27-year-old woman, was injured with abrasions to her knee, lower leg, and foot. She was conscious and not ejected. The police report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the contributing factor, showing the SUV driver failed to obey traffic signals or signs. No other contributing factors were noted. The crash underscores the risk to vulnerable road users when drivers ignore traffic controls.
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Cyclist Slams Into Parked Van on 108th Street▸Aug 29 - A cyclist’s face smashed into the steel rear of a parked van on 108th Street near 62nd Drive. Blood streaked his cheek. He stayed conscious, upright, torn open. The van never moved. The man did.
A 32-year-old cyclist was injured on 108th Street near 62nd Drive in Queens when he collided with the back of a parked Chevrolet van, according to the police report. The crash occurred at 18:55. The report states the cyclist 'struck the rear of a parked van. His face met steel. Blood ran down his cheek. He stayed upright, conscious, torn open.' The police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor in the crash. The van was stationary at the time, with no occupants. The cyclist suffered severe facial lacerations but remained conscious. The data does not cite any cyclist behavior as a contributing factor. The incident underscores the persistent danger of parked vehicles and inattention on city streets.
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Hevesi Supports Safety Boosting Congestion Pricing Implementation▸Aug 23 - Lawmakers say Hochul broke the law. They filed a brief. They argue the governor has no right to halt congestion pricing. The MTA Board, not Albany, holds the power. The pause sows confusion. Streets stay clogged. Vulnerable New Yorkers pay the price.
On August 23, 2024, a group of New York State legislators—Assembly Members Phil Steck and Andrew Hevesi, State Senator Julia Salazar, and former Assembly Member Dick Gottfried—filed a legal brief against Governor Hochul’s decision to pause congestion pricing. The matter, as described: “the legislature never gave her or any governor the power to do away with the traffic toll.” The brief cites the 2019 Traffic Mobility Act, arguing only the Traffic Mobility Review Board and the MTA can make such decisions. The lawmakers warn that letting the governor override the MTA would “make impossibly opaque the actual responsibility for MTA decisions.” Their action supports the MTA Board’s independence and opposes executive interference. No safety analyst has assessed the direct impact on vulnerable road users, but the legislators’ stance highlights the risk of political meddling in life-and-death street policy.
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State Legislators Say They Never Gave Hochul the Power to Pause Congestion Pricing,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2024-08-23
15Int 0745-2024
Schulman votes yes on bill requiring DOT to report micromobility data, no direct safety impact.▸Aug 15 - City law now forces DOT to reveal where bikes and scooters go. Streets and bridges, protected or not. Data goes public. Riders’ movement, danger, and safety projects laid bare. No more hiding the facts.
Int 0745-2024, now enacted, came through the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. It was introduced April 11, 2024, and passed on August 15, 2024. The law orders the Department of Transportation to post current bicycle and micromobility ridership data online, updated monthly or at least yearly. The matter summary reads: 'requiring the department of transportation to provide information about bicycle and other micromobility device activity.' Council Member Selvena N. Brooks-Powers led as primary sponsor, joined by Farías, Restler, Hudson, Schulman, and others. The law demands transparency on where riders travel and what DOT does to keep them safe. This opens the books on bike movement and exposes gaps in protection.
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File Int 0745-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-08-15
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Unsafe Speed Crash Injures Passenger on Jewel Avenue▸Aug 12 - Two sedans slammed together on Jewel Avenue. Unsafe speed and bad lane use drove the crash. A 19-year-old passenger took whiplash and full-body injuries. Parked SUVs caught stray damage.
According to the police report, two sedans collided near 113-18 Jewel Avenue in Queens at 11:48 p.m. Both cars were moving southeast when one struck the other's right front quarter panel, while the other hit the left rear quarter panel. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as driver errors. A 19-year-old woman riding in the front seat suffered whiplash and injuries to her whole body. She was conscious and wore a lap belt. Parked SUVs nearby were also damaged in the crash. The report blames driver actions, not the injured passenger.
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Bus Fails to Yield, Injures Queens Pedestrian▸Aug 12 - A 57-year-old woman crossing with the signal was struck by a northbound bus making a right turn on Junction Boulevard. The bus driver failed to yield right-of-way, causing the pedestrian to suffer abrasions and an elbow injury at the intersection.
According to the police report, a bus traveling north on Junction Boulevard in Queens was making a right turn at 11:05 when it failed to yield right-of-way to a 57-year-old female pedestrian crossing with the signal. The pedestrian was injured, sustaining abrasions and an injury to her elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report explicitly cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor attributed to the bus driver. The bus showed no damage, indicating the impact may have been with a non-damaging part of the vehicle or a glancing contact. The pedestrian was conscious and injured at the intersection, with no contributing factors listed on her part beyond the driver’s failure to yield. This incident highlights the dangers posed by driver errors in yielding at intersections, especially involving large vehicles like buses.
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Pedestrian Injured by Sedan Backing Unsafely in Queens▸Aug 4 - A 24-year-old woman walking on 64 Avenue in Queens suffered knee and lower leg abrasions after a sedan backing unsafely struck her. The impact caused center front end damage to a second sedan traveling eastbound nearby.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 19:30 on 64 Avenue in Queens. A sedan was backing unsafely when it struck a 24-year-old female pedestrian who was in the roadway but not at an intersection. The pedestrian sustained abrasions to her knee, lower leg, and foot and remained conscious. The report highlights the driver error of 'Backing Unsafely' as the contributing factor. The pedestrian was not ejected and no contributing factors related to her behavior were cited. The collision caused center front end damage to a second sedan traveling eastbound, which was going straight ahead. Driver errors, specifically unsafe backing, created the conditions for this injury.
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Sedan Crash on Long Island Expressway Injures Two▸Jul 27 - A sedan traveling east on the Long Island Expressway struck another vehicle on its right side doors. Two women, the driver and front passenger, suffered injuries including a back fracture. Police cited unsafe speed and driver distraction as causes.
According to the police report, at 2:30 AM on the Long Island Expressway, a 24-year-old female driver traveling east in a 2020 Mazda sedan was involved in a collision impacting the right side doors of her vehicle. The driver was injured with a fractured back and was in shock, secured by a lap belt and harness. The front passenger, also 24, was injured and in shock. The report identifies 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors for the driver. The point of impact was the left front bumper of the other vehicle, which was unspecified. Both occupants were not ejected. The report highlights driver errors—unsafe speed and distraction—as key causes of the crash, with no contributing factors attributed to the passengers.
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Moped Slams Sedan’s Rear on Queens Boulevard▸Jul 13 - A moped struck a sedan’s rear on Queens Boulevard. The moped driver suffered neck abrasions but stayed conscious. Police cite passenger distraction and confusion as causes. Impact was hard, sudden, and left one hurt.
According to the police report, a 24-year-old male moped driver collided with the left rear bumper of a 2023 Tesla sedan traveling east on Queens Boulevard near 71 Avenue at 20:05. The moped driver, wearing a helmet, suffered neck abrasions but was not ejected and remained conscious. The sedan, driven by a licensed male with two passengers, was going straight. Police list 'Passenger Distraction' and 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as contributing factors. The crash left the moped’s front and the sedan’s rear damaged. Distraction and confusion on the road led to injury.
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Distracted SUV Driver Rear-Ends Another on Metropolitan▸Jul 13 - Two SUVs collided on Metropolitan Avenue. Driver distraction and tailgating led to a rear-end crash. Three people hurt—back, face, and leg injuries. All conscious. Metal crumpled. System failed them.
According to the police report, two station wagons/SUVs traveling eastbound on Metropolitan Avenue collided in a rear-end crash. The lead vehicle was struck at the center back end by the right front bumper of the following SUV. Three occupants were injured: a 64-year-old male driver with back injuries and whiplash, a 61-year-old female front passenger with facial injuries and whiplash, and an 85-year-old female rear passenger with knee, lower leg injuries, and whiplash. All were conscious and restrained. The report cites driver inattention/distraction and following too closely as contributing factors. No victim actions contributed. The crash underscores the danger of distraction and tailgating behind the wheel.
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SUV Rear-Ends Parked Bus on Yellowstone Boulevard▸Jul 5 - A 66-year-old male driver suffered a head contusion and was semiconscious after his SUV struck the rear of a parked bus on Yellowstone Boulevard in Queens. The crash caused front-end damage to the SUV and rear damage to the bus.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on Yellowstone Boulevard in Queens around 1:00 PM. The driver of a 2023 SUV, a 66-year-old man, was injured with a head contusion and was semiconscious at the scene. The SUV collided with the center back end of a parked 2016 bus. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor to the crash. The SUV sustained front-end damage, while the bus was damaged at its rear. The driver was restrained with a lap belt and airbag deployment was recorded. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. The collision highlights the dangers posed by driver distraction leading to rear-end impacts with stationary vehicles.
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81-Year-Old Pedestrian Injured in Queens Left-Turn Crash▸Jun 30 - An 81-year-old man crossing Queens Boulevard with the signal was struck by a sedan making a left turn. The driver failed to yield and was inattentive. The pedestrian suffered bruises and lower leg injuries but remained conscious.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 1:36 AM on Queens Boulevard near 63 Avenue in Queens. A sedan traveling east was making a left turn when it struck an 81-year-old male pedestrian crossing with the signal at the intersection. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, classified as injury severity level 3, but remained conscious. The report cites driver errors including "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as contributing factors. The vehicle showed no damage despite impact at the left front bumper. The pedestrian's crossing with the signal is noted but not cited as a contributing factor. The driver was licensed and operating a 2020 Nissan sedan. This incident highlights the dangers posed by driver inattention and failure to yield to pedestrians at intersections.
Sep 20 - Two sedans slammed together on Jackie Robinson Parkway. Alcohol and reckless lane change drove the crash. A 52-year-old driver took a blow to the back. Metal twisted. No one walked away untouched.
According to the police report, two sedans collided on Jackie Robinson Parkway at 6:50 a.m. The crash was caused by alcohol involvement and unsafe lane changing, as listed in the report's contributing factors. The impact struck the left rear quarter panel of one sedan and the right side doors of the other. A 52-year-old male driver suffered back injuries but remained conscious and was restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report identifies alcohol and unsafe lane changing as the primary driver errors. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. No victim actions contributed to the crash.
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Sedan Hits Elderly Pedestrian on 99 Street▸Sep 19 - A sedan struck an 85-year-old woman crossing 99 Street in Queens. She was semiconscious, bleeding, hurt across her body. The car’s front end hit her. The street stayed quiet. The danger was real.
According to the police report, at 22:40 on 99 Street near 62 Drive in Queens, a 2007 Ford sedan struck an 85-year-old woman as she crossed outside a crosswalk or signal. The impact was at the car’s center front end, damaging the left front bumper. The pedestrian was found semiconscious, with injuries to her entire body and minor bleeding. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not cite driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The driver was licensed and alone in the vehicle. The crash left a vulnerable pedestrian injured on a city street.
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SUV and Sedan Collide on Woodhaven Boulevard▸Sep 18 - A 19-year-old female sedan driver suffered head injuries and whiplash after a collision with an SUV on Woodhaven Boulevard. The SUV was traveling east, the sedan turning left. Obstruction or debris contributed to the crash, according to police.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 11:45 on Woodhaven Boulevard near Eliot Avenue. A 19-year-old female sedan driver, traveling north and making a left turn, collided with a Ford SUV traveling east. The point of impact was the left front quarter panel of the sedan and the left front bumper of the SUV. The sedan driver, who was wearing a lap belt and remained conscious, sustained head injuries and whiplash. The police report cites 'Obstruction/Debris' as a contributing factor to the crash. Both drivers were licensed and operating their vehicles legally. No contributing factors were attributed to the sedan driver. The collision highlights the dangers posed by roadway obstructions impacting driver visibility and reaction.
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Sedan Hits Pedestrian Crossing Queens Boulevard▸Sep 17 - A 46-year-old woman suffered knee and lower leg injuries after a sedan struck her at a marked crosswalk on Queens Boulevard. The driver was making a right turn and distracted, causing the collision. The pedestrian was conscious and injured but not ejected.
According to the police report, a sedan driven by a licensed male driver was making a right turn on Queens Boulevard when it struck a 46-year-old female pedestrian crossing at a marked crosswalk without a signal. The point of impact was the vehicle's center front end. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, classified as injury severity level 3. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor to the crash. The vehicle sustained no damage. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene. No other contributing factors related to the pedestrian were noted. This collision highlights the dangers of driver distraction during turning maneuvers in intersections.
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Alcohol-Fueled SUV Crash Injures Three in Queens▸Sep 1 - Two SUVs collided on Austin Street. Three people hurt. Alcohol drove the crash. One passenger was thrown partway out. Injuries hit head, chest, neck. The night was split by metal and error.
According to the police report, two SUVs crashed on Austin Street in Queens at 2:29 AM. Both drivers had alcohol involvement, a key factor in the collision. One SUV was moving straight, the other was stopped in traffic. The crash struck the front of one vehicle and the rear of the other. Three people were injured: a 71-year-old male driver with internal chest injuries, a 26-year-old male driver with head abrasions and incoherence, and a 45-year-old female passenger who was partially ejected and suffered neck injuries. All wore lap belts. The report cites alcohol involvement by drivers as the primary cause. No fault is attributed to the victims.
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SUV Ignores Signal, Hits E-Scooter in Queens▸Aug 30 - SUV turned right, struck eastbound e-scooter on Horace Harding Expressway. E-scooter rider, a 27-year-old woman, suffered leg abrasions. Police cited SUV driver for disregarding traffic control.
According to the police report, a 2017 Hyundai SUV made a right turn on Horace Harding Expressway in Queens and struck an eastbound e-scooter at 12:29. The SUV hit the e-scooter on its right front quarter panel. The e-scooter driver, a 27-year-old woman, was injured with abrasions to her knee, lower leg, and foot. She was conscious and not ejected. The police report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the contributing factor, showing the SUV driver failed to obey traffic signals or signs. No other contributing factors were noted. The crash underscores the risk to vulnerable road users when drivers ignore traffic controls.
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Cyclist Slams Into Parked Van on 108th Street▸Aug 29 - A cyclist’s face smashed into the steel rear of a parked van on 108th Street near 62nd Drive. Blood streaked his cheek. He stayed conscious, upright, torn open. The van never moved. The man did.
A 32-year-old cyclist was injured on 108th Street near 62nd Drive in Queens when he collided with the back of a parked Chevrolet van, according to the police report. The crash occurred at 18:55. The report states the cyclist 'struck the rear of a parked van. His face met steel. Blood ran down his cheek. He stayed upright, conscious, torn open.' The police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor in the crash. The van was stationary at the time, with no occupants. The cyclist suffered severe facial lacerations but remained conscious. The data does not cite any cyclist behavior as a contributing factor. The incident underscores the persistent danger of parked vehicles and inattention on city streets.
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Hevesi Supports Safety Boosting Congestion Pricing Implementation▸Aug 23 - Lawmakers say Hochul broke the law. They filed a brief. They argue the governor has no right to halt congestion pricing. The MTA Board, not Albany, holds the power. The pause sows confusion. Streets stay clogged. Vulnerable New Yorkers pay the price.
On August 23, 2024, a group of New York State legislators—Assembly Members Phil Steck and Andrew Hevesi, State Senator Julia Salazar, and former Assembly Member Dick Gottfried—filed a legal brief against Governor Hochul’s decision to pause congestion pricing. The matter, as described: “the legislature never gave her or any governor the power to do away with the traffic toll.” The brief cites the 2019 Traffic Mobility Act, arguing only the Traffic Mobility Review Board and the MTA can make such decisions. The lawmakers warn that letting the governor override the MTA would “make impossibly opaque the actual responsibility for MTA decisions.” Their action supports the MTA Board’s independence and opposes executive interference. No safety analyst has assessed the direct impact on vulnerable road users, but the legislators’ stance highlights the risk of political meddling in life-and-death street policy.
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State Legislators Say They Never Gave Hochul the Power to Pause Congestion Pricing,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2024-08-23
15Int 0745-2024
Schulman votes yes on bill requiring DOT to report micromobility data, no direct safety impact.▸Aug 15 - City law now forces DOT to reveal where bikes and scooters go. Streets and bridges, protected or not. Data goes public. Riders’ movement, danger, and safety projects laid bare. No more hiding the facts.
Int 0745-2024, now enacted, came through the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. It was introduced April 11, 2024, and passed on August 15, 2024. The law orders the Department of Transportation to post current bicycle and micromobility ridership data online, updated monthly or at least yearly. The matter summary reads: 'requiring the department of transportation to provide information about bicycle and other micromobility device activity.' Council Member Selvena N. Brooks-Powers led as primary sponsor, joined by Farías, Restler, Hudson, Schulman, and others. The law demands transparency on where riders travel and what DOT does to keep them safe. This opens the books on bike movement and exposes gaps in protection.
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File Int 0745-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-08-15
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Unsafe Speed Crash Injures Passenger on Jewel Avenue▸Aug 12 - Two sedans slammed together on Jewel Avenue. Unsafe speed and bad lane use drove the crash. A 19-year-old passenger took whiplash and full-body injuries. Parked SUVs caught stray damage.
According to the police report, two sedans collided near 113-18 Jewel Avenue in Queens at 11:48 p.m. Both cars were moving southeast when one struck the other's right front quarter panel, while the other hit the left rear quarter panel. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as driver errors. A 19-year-old woman riding in the front seat suffered whiplash and injuries to her whole body. She was conscious and wore a lap belt. Parked SUVs nearby were also damaged in the crash. The report blames driver actions, not the injured passenger.
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Bus Fails to Yield, Injures Queens Pedestrian▸Aug 12 - A 57-year-old woman crossing with the signal was struck by a northbound bus making a right turn on Junction Boulevard. The bus driver failed to yield right-of-way, causing the pedestrian to suffer abrasions and an elbow injury at the intersection.
According to the police report, a bus traveling north on Junction Boulevard in Queens was making a right turn at 11:05 when it failed to yield right-of-way to a 57-year-old female pedestrian crossing with the signal. The pedestrian was injured, sustaining abrasions and an injury to her elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report explicitly cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor attributed to the bus driver. The bus showed no damage, indicating the impact may have been with a non-damaging part of the vehicle or a glancing contact. The pedestrian was conscious and injured at the intersection, with no contributing factors listed on her part beyond the driver’s failure to yield. This incident highlights the dangers posed by driver errors in yielding at intersections, especially involving large vehicles like buses.
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Pedestrian Injured by Sedan Backing Unsafely in Queens▸Aug 4 - A 24-year-old woman walking on 64 Avenue in Queens suffered knee and lower leg abrasions after a sedan backing unsafely struck her. The impact caused center front end damage to a second sedan traveling eastbound nearby.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 19:30 on 64 Avenue in Queens. A sedan was backing unsafely when it struck a 24-year-old female pedestrian who was in the roadway but not at an intersection. The pedestrian sustained abrasions to her knee, lower leg, and foot and remained conscious. The report highlights the driver error of 'Backing Unsafely' as the contributing factor. The pedestrian was not ejected and no contributing factors related to her behavior were cited. The collision caused center front end damage to a second sedan traveling eastbound, which was going straight ahead. Driver errors, specifically unsafe backing, created the conditions for this injury.
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Sedan Crash on Long Island Expressway Injures Two▸Jul 27 - A sedan traveling east on the Long Island Expressway struck another vehicle on its right side doors. Two women, the driver and front passenger, suffered injuries including a back fracture. Police cited unsafe speed and driver distraction as causes.
According to the police report, at 2:30 AM on the Long Island Expressway, a 24-year-old female driver traveling east in a 2020 Mazda sedan was involved in a collision impacting the right side doors of her vehicle. The driver was injured with a fractured back and was in shock, secured by a lap belt and harness. The front passenger, also 24, was injured and in shock. The report identifies 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors for the driver. The point of impact was the left front bumper of the other vehicle, which was unspecified. Both occupants were not ejected. The report highlights driver errors—unsafe speed and distraction—as key causes of the crash, with no contributing factors attributed to the passengers.
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Moped Slams Sedan’s Rear on Queens Boulevard▸Jul 13 - A moped struck a sedan’s rear on Queens Boulevard. The moped driver suffered neck abrasions but stayed conscious. Police cite passenger distraction and confusion as causes. Impact was hard, sudden, and left one hurt.
According to the police report, a 24-year-old male moped driver collided with the left rear bumper of a 2023 Tesla sedan traveling east on Queens Boulevard near 71 Avenue at 20:05. The moped driver, wearing a helmet, suffered neck abrasions but was not ejected and remained conscious. The sedan, driven by a licensed male with two passengers, was going straight. Police list 'Passenger Distraction' and 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as contributing factors. The crash left the moped’s front and the sedan’s rear damaged. Distraction and confusion on the road led to injury.
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Distracted SUV Driver Rear-Ends Another on Metropolitan▸Jul 13 - Two SUVs collided on Metropolitan Avenue. Driver distraction and tailgating led to a rear-end crash. Three people hurt—back, face, and leg injuries. All conscious. Metal crumpled. System failed them.
According to the police report, two station wagons/SUVs traveling eastbound on Metropolitan Avenue collided in a rear-end crash. The lead vehicle was struck at the center back end by the right front bumper of the following SUV. Three occupants were injured: a 64-year-old male driver with back injuries and whiplash, a 61-year-old female front passenger with facial injuries and whiplash, and an 85-year-old female rear passenger with knee, lower leg injuries, and whiplash. All were conscious and restrained. The report cites driver inattention/distraction and following too closely as contributing factors. No victim actions contributed. The crash underscores the danger of distraction and tailgating behind the wheel.
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SUV Rear-Ends Parked Bus on Yellowstone Boulevard▸Jul 5 - A 66-year-old male driver suffered a head contusion and was semiconscious after his SUV struck the rear of a parked bus on Yellowstone Boulevard in Queens. The crash caused front-end damage to the SUV and rear damage to the bus.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on Yellowstone Boulevard in Queens around 1:00 PM. The driver of a 2023 SUV, a 66-year-old man, was injured with a head contusion and was semiconscious at the scene. The SUV collided with the center back end of a parked 2016 bus. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor to the crash. The SUV sustained front-end damage, while the bus was damaged at its rear. The driver was restrained with a lap belt and airbag deployment was recorded. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. The collision highlights the dangers posed by driver distraction leading to rear-end impacts with stationary vehicles.
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81-Year-Old Pedestrian Injured in Queens Left-Turn Crash▸Jun 30 - An 81-year-old man crossing Queens Boulevard with the signal was struck by a sedan making a left turn. The driver failed to yield and was inattentive. The pedestrian suffered bruises and lower leg injuries but remained conscious.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 1:36 AM on Queens Boulevard near 63 Avenue in Queens. A sedan traveling east was making a left turn when it struck an 81-year-old male pedestrian crossing with the signal at the intersection. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, classified as injury severity level 3, but remained conscious. The report cites driver errors including "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as contributing factors. The vehicle showed no damage despite impact at the left front bumper. The pedestrian's crossing with the signal is noted but not cited as a contributing factor. The driver was licensed and operating a 2020 Nissan sedan. This incident highlights the dangers posed by driver inattention and failure to yield to pedestrians at intersections.
Sep 19 - A sedan struck an 85-year-old woman crossing 99 Street in Queens. She was semiconscious, bleeding, hurt across her body. The car’s front end hit her. The street stayed quiet. The danger was real.
According to the police report, at 22:40 on 99 Street near 62 Drive in Queens, a 2007 Ford sedan struck an 85-year-old woman as she crossed outside a crosswalk or signal. The impact was at the car’s center front end, damaging the left front bumper. The pedestrian was found semiconscious, with injuries to her entire body and minor bleeding. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not cite driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The driver was licensed and alone in the vehicle. The crash left a vulnerable pedestrian injured on a city street.
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SUV and Sedan Collide on Woodhaven Boulevard▸Sep 18 - A 19-year-old female sedan driver suffered head injuries and whiplash after a collision with an SUV on Woodhaven Boulevard. The SUV was traveling east, the sedan turning left. Obstruction or debris contributed to the crash, according to police.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 11:45 on Woodhaven Boulevard near Eliot Avenue. A 19-year-old female sedan driver, traveling north and making a left turn, collided with a Ford SUV traveling east. The point of impact was the left front quarter panel of the sedan and the left front bumper of the SUV. The sedan driver, who was wearing a lap belt and remained conscious, sustained head injuries and whiplash. The police report cites 'Obstruction/Debris' as a contributing factor to the crash. Both drivers were licensed and operating their vehicles legally. No contributing factors were attributed to the sedan driver. The collision highlights the dangers posed by roadway obstructions impacting driver visibility and reaction.
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Sedan Hits Pedestrian Crossing Queens Boulevard▸Sep 17 - A 46-year-old woman suffered knee and lower leg injuries after a sedan struck her at a marked crosswalk on Queens Boulevard. The driver was making a right turn and distracted, causing the collision. The pedestrian was conscious and injured but not ejected.
According to the police report, a sedan driven by a licensed male driver was making a right turn on Queens Boulevard when it struck a 46-year-old female pedestrian crossing at a marked crosswalk without a signal. The point of impact was the vehicle's center front end. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, classified as injury severity level 3. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor to the crash. The vehicle sustained no damage. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene. No other contributing factors related to the pedestrian were noted. This collision highlights the dangers of driver distraction during turning maneuvers in intersections.
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Alcohol-Fueled SUV Crash Injures Three in Queens▸Sep 1 - Two SUVs collided on Austin Street. Three people hurt. Alcohol drove the crash. One passenger was thrown partway out. Injuries hit head, chest, neck. The night was split by metal and error.
According to the police report, two SUVs crashed on Austin Street in Queens at 2:29 AM. Both drivers had alcohol involvement, a key factor in the collision. One SUV was moving straight, the other was stopped in traffic. The crash struck the front of one vehicle and the rear of the other. Three people were injured: a 71-year-old male driver with internal chest injuries, a 26-year-old male driver with head abrasions and incoherence, and a 45-year-old female passenger who was partially ejected and suffered neck injuries. All wore lap belts. The report cites alcohol involvement by drivers as the primary cause. No fault is attributed to the victims.
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SUV Ignores Signal, Hits E-Scooter in Queens▸Aug 30 - SUV turned right, struck eastbound e-scooter on Horace Harding Expressway. E-scooter rider, a 27-year-old woman, suffered leg abrasions. Police cited SUV driver for disregarding traffic control.
According to the police report, a 2017 Hyundai SUV made a right turn on Horace Harding Expressway in Queens and struck an eastbound e-scooter at 12:29. The SUV hit the e-scooter on its right front quarter panel. The e-scooter driver, a 27-year-old woman, was injured with abrasions to her knee, lower leg, and foot. She was conscious and not ejected. The police report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the contributing factor, showing the SUV driver failed to obey traffic signals or signs. No other contributing factors were noted. The crash underscores the risk to vulnerable road users when drivers ignore traffic controls.
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Cyclist Slams Into Parked Van on 108th Street▸Aug 29 - A cyclist’s face smashed into the steel rear of a parked van on 108th Street near 62nd Drive. Blood streaked his cheek. He stayed conscious, upright, torn open. The van never moved. The man did.
A 32-year-old cyclist was injured on 108th Street near 62nd Drive in Queens when he collided with the back of a parked Chevrolet van, according to the police report. The crash occurred at 18:55. The report states the cyclist 'struck the rear of a parked van. His face met steel. Blood ran down his cheek. He stayed upright, conscious, torn open.' The police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor in the crash. The van was stationary at the time, with no occupants. The cyclist suffered severe facial lacerations but remained conscious. The data does not cite any cyclist behavior as a contributing factor. The incident underscores the persistent danger of parked vehicles and inattention on city streets.
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Hevesi Supports Safety Boosting Congestion Pricing Implementation▸Aug 23 - Lawmakers say Hochul broke the law. They filed a brief. They argue the governor has no right to halt congestion pricing. The MTA Board, not Albany, holds the power. The pause sows confusion. Streets stay clogged. Vulnerable New Yorkers pay the price.
On August 23, 2024, a group of New York State legislators—Assembly Members Phil Steck and Andrew Hevesi, State Senator Julia Salazar, and former Assembly Member Dick Gottfried—filed a legal brief against Governor Hochul’s decision to pause congestion pricing. The matter, as described: “the legislature never gave her or any governor the power to do away with the traffic toll.” The brief cites the 2019 Traffic Mobility Act, arguing only the Traffic Mobility Review Board and the MTA can make such decisions. The lawmakers warn that letting the governor override the MTA would “make impossibly opaque the actual responsibility for MTA decisions.” Their action supports the MTA Board’s independence and opposes executive interference. No safety analyst has assessed the direct impact on vulnerable road users, but the legislators’ stance highlights the risk of political meddling in life-and-death street policy.
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State Legislators Say They Never Gave Hochul the Power to Pause Congestion Pricing,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2024-08-23
15Int 0745-2024
Schulman votes yes on bill requiring DOT to report micromobility data, no direct safety impact.▸Aug 15 - City law now forces DOT to reveal where bikes and scooters go. Streets and bridges, protected or not. Data goes public. Riders’ movement, danger, and safety projects laid bare. No more hiding the facts.
Int 0745-2024, now enacted, came through the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. It was introduced April 11, 2024, and passed on August 15, 2024. The law orders the Department of Transportation to post current bicycle and micromobility ridership data online, updated monthly or at least yearly. The matter summary reads: 'requiring the department of transportation to provide information about bicycle and other micromobility device activity.' Council Member Selvena N. Brooks-Powers led as primary sponsor, joined by Farías, Restler, Hudson, Schulman, and others. The law demands transparency on where riders travel and what DOT does to keep them safe. This opens the books on bike movement and exposes gaps in protection.
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File Int 0745-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-08-15
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Unsafe Speed Crash Injures Passenger on Jewel Avenue▸Aug 12 - Two sedans slammed together on Jewel Avenue. Unsafe speed and bad lane use drove the crash. A 19-year-old passenger took whiplash and full-body injuries. Parked SUVs caught stray damage.
According to the police report, two sedans collided near 113-18 Jewel Avenue in Queens at 11:48 p.m. Both cars were moving southeast when one struck the other's right front quarter panel, while the other hit the left rear quarter panel. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as driver errors. A 19-year-old woman riding in the front seat suffered whiplash and injuries to her whole body. She was conscious and wore a lap belt. Parked SUVs nearby were also damaged in the crash. The report blames driver actions, not the injured passenger.
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Bus Fails to Yield, Injures Queens Pedestrian▸Aug 12 - A 57-year-old woman crossing with the signal was struck by a northbound bus making a right turn on Junction Boulevard. The bus driver failed to yield right-of-way, causing the pedestrian to suffer abrasions and an elbow injury at the intersection.
According to the police report, a bus traveling north on Junction Boulevard in Queens was making a right turn at 11:05 when it failed to yield right-of-way to a 57-year-old female pedestrian crossing with the signal. The pedestrian was injured, sustaining abrasions and an injury to her elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report explicitly cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor attributed to the bus driver. The bus showed no damage, indicating the impact may have been with a non-damaging part of the vehicle or a glancing contact. The pedestrian was conscious and injured at the intersection, with no contributing factors listed on her part beyond the driver’s failure to yield. This incident highlights the dangers posed by driver errors in yielding at intersections, especially involving large vehicles like buses.
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Pedestrian Injured by Sedan Backing Unsafely in Queens▸Aug 4 - A 24-year-old woman walking on 64 Avenue in Queens suffered knee and lower leg abrasions after a sedan backing unsafely struck her. The impact caused center front end damage to a second sedan traveling eastbound nearby.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 19:30 on 64 Avenue in Queens. A sedan was backing unsafely when it struck a 24-year-old female pedestrian who was in the roadway but not at an intersection. The pedestrian sustained abrasions to her knee, lower leg, and foot and remained conscious. The report highlights the driver error of 'Backing Unsafely' as the contributing factor. The pedestrian was not ejected and no contributing factors related to her behavior were cited. The collision caused center front end damage to a second sedan traveling eastbound, which was going straight ahead. Driver errors, specifically unsafe backing, created the conditions for this injury.
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Sedan Crash on Long Island Expressway Injures Two▸Jul 27 - A sedan traveling east on the Long Island Expressway struck another vehicle on its right side doors. Two women, the driver and front passenger, suffered injuries including a back fracture. Police cited unsafe speed and driver distraction as causes.
According to the police report, at 2:30 AM on the Long Island Expressway, a 24-year-old female driver traveling east in a 2020 Mazda sedan was involved in a collision impacting the right side doors of her vehicle. The driver was injured with a fractured back and was in shock, secured by a lap belt and harness. The front passenger, also 24, was injured and in shock. The report identifies 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors for the driver. The point of impact was the left front bumper of the other vehicle, which was unspecified. Both occupants were not ejected. The report highlights driver errors—unsafe speed and distraction—as key causes of the crash, with no contributing factors attributed to the passengers.
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Moped Slams Sedan’s Rear on Queens Boulevard▸Jul 13 - A moped struck a sedan’s rear on Queens Boulevard. The moped driver suffered neck abrasions but stayed conscious. Police cite passenger distraction and confusion as causes. Impact was hard, sudden, and left one hurt.
According to the police report, a 24-year-old male moped driver collided with the left rear bumper of a 2023 Tesla sedan traveling east on Queens Boulevard near 71 Avenue at 20:05. The moped driver, wearing a helmet, suffered neck abrasions but was not ejected and remained conscious. The sedan, driven by a licensed male with two passengers, was going straight. Police list 'Passenger Distraction' and 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as contributing factors. The crash left the moped’s front and the sedan’s rear damaged. Distraction and confusion on the road led to injury.
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Distracted SUV Driver Rear-Ends Another on Metropolitan▸Jul 13 - Two SUVs collided on Metropolitan Avenue. Driver distraction and tailgating led to a rear-end crash. Three people hurt—back, face, and leg injuries. All conscious. Metal crumpled. System failed them.
According to the police report, two station wagons/SUVs traveling eastbound on Metropolitan Avenue collided in a rear-end crash. The lead vehicle was struck at the center back end by the right front bumper of the following SUV. Three occupants were injured: a 64-year-old male driver with back injuries and whiplash, a 61-year-old female front passenger with facial injuries and whiplash, and an 85-year-old female rear passenger with knee, lower leg injuries, and whiplash. All were conscious and restrained. The report cites driver inattention/distraction and following too closely as contributing factors. No victim actions contributed. The crash underscores the danger of distraction and tailgating behind the wheel.
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SUV Rear-Ends Parked Bus on Yellowstone Boulevard▸Jul 5 - A 66-year-old male driver suffered a head contusion and was semiconscious after his SUV struck the rear of a parked bus on Yellowstone Boulevard in Queens. The crash caused front-end damage to the SUV and rear damage to the bus.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on Yellowstone Boulevard in Queens around 1:00 PM. The driver of a 2023 SUV, a 66-year-old man, was injured with a head contusion and was semiconscious at the scene. The SUV collided with the center back end of a parked 2016 bus. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor to the crash. The SUV sustained front-end damage, while the bus was damaged at its rear. The driver was restrained with a lap belt and airbag deployment was recorded. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. The collision highlights the dangers posed by driver distraction leading to rear-end impacts with stationary vehicles.
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81-Year-Old Pedestrian Injured in Queens Left-Turn Crash▸Jun 30 - An 81-year-old man crossing Queens Boulevard with the signal was struck by a sedan making a left turn. The driver failed to yield and was inattentive. The pedestrian suffered bruises and lower leg injuries but remained conscious.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 1:36 AM on Queens Boulevard near 63 Avenue in Queens. A sedan traveling east was making a left turn when it struck an 81-year-old male pedestrian crossing with the signal at the intersection. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, classified as injury severity level 3, but remained conscious. The report cites driver errors including "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as contributing factors. The vehicle showed no damage despite impact at the left front bumper. The pedestrian's crossing with the signal is noted but not cited as a contributing factor. The driver was licensed and operating a 2020 Nissan sedan. This incident highlights the dangers posed by driver inattention and failure to yield to pedestrians at intersections.
Sep 18 - A 19-year-old female sedan driver suffered head injuries and whiplash after a collision with an SUV on Woodhaven Boulevard. The SUV was traveling east, the sedan turning left. Obstruction or debris contributed to the crash, according to police.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 11:45 on Woodhaven Boulevard near Eliot Avenue. A 19-year-old female sedan driver, traveling north and making a left turn, collided with a Ford SUV traveling east. The point of impact was the left front quarter panel of the sedan and the left front bumper of the SUV. The sedan driver, who was wearing a lap belt and remained conscious, sustained head injuries and whiplash. The police report cites 'Obstruction/Debris' as a contributing factor to the crash. Both drivers were licensed and operating their vehicles legally. No contributing factors were attributed to the sedan driver. The collision highlights the dangers posed by roadway obstructions impacting driver visibility and reaction.
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Sedan Hits Pedestrian Crossing Queens Boulevard▸Sep 17 - A 46-year-old woman suffered knee and lower leg injuries after a sedan struck her at a marked crosswalk on Queens Boulevard. The driver was making a right turn and distracted, causing the collision. The pedestrian was conscious and injured but not ejected.
According to the police report, a sedan driven by a licensed male driver was making a right turn on Queens Boulevard when it struck a 46-year-old female pedestrian crossing at a marked crosswalk without a signal. The point of impact was the vehicle's center front end. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, classified as injury severity level 3. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor to the crash. The vehicle sustained no damage. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene. No other contributing factors related to the pedestrian were noted. This collision highlights the dangers of driver distraction during turning maneuvers in intersections.
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Alcohol-Fueled SUV Crash Injures Three in Queens▸Sep 1 - Two SUVs collided on Austin Street. Three people hurt. Alcohol drove the crash. One passenger was thrown partway out. Injuries hit head, chest, neck. The night was split by metal and error.
According to the police report, two SUVs crashed on Austin Street in Queens at 2:29 AM. Both drivers had alcohol involvement, a key factor in the collision. One SUV was moving straight, the other was stopped in traffic. The crash struck the front of one vehicle and the rear of the other. Three people were injured: a 71-year-old male driver with internal chest injuries, a 26-year-old male driver with head abrasions and incoherence, and a 45-year-old female passenger who was partially ejected and suffered neck injuries. All wore lap belts. The report cites alcohol involvement by drivers as the primary cause. No fault is attributed to the victims.
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SUV Ignores Signal, Hits E-Scooter in Queens▸Aug 30 - SUV turned right, struck eastbound e-scooter on Horace Harding Expressway. E-scooter rider, a 27-year-old woman, suffered leg abrasions. Police cited SUV driver for disregarding traffic control.
According to the police report, a 2017 Hyundai SUV made a right turn on Horace Harding Expressway in Queens and struck an eastbound e-scooter at 12:29. The SUV hit the e-scooter on its right front quarter panel. The e-scooter driver, a 27-year-old woman, was injured with abrasions to her knee, lower leg, and foot. She was conscious and not ejected. The police report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the contributing factor, showing the SUV driver failed to obey traffic signals or signs. No other contributing factors were noted. The crash underscores the risk to vulnerable road users when drivers ignore traffic controls.
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Cyclist Slams Into Parked Van on 108th Street▸Aug 29 - A cyclist’s face smashed into the steel rear of a parked van on 108th Street near 62nd Drive. Blood streaked his cheek. He stayed conscious, upright, torn open. The van never moved. The man did.
A 32-year-old cyclist was injured on 108th Street near 62nd Drive in Queens when he collided with the back of a parked Chevrolet van, according to the police report. The crash occurred at 18:55. The report states the cyclist 'struck the rear of a parked van. His face met steel. Blood ran down his cheek. He stayed upright, conscious, torn open.' The police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor in the crash. The van was stationary at the time, with no occupants. The cyclist suffered severe facial lacerations but remained conscious. The data does not cite any cyclist behavior as a contributing factor. The incident underscores the persistent danger of parked vehicles and inattention on city streets.
23
Hevesi Supports Safety Boosting Congestion Pricing Implementation▸Aug 23 - Lawmakers say Hochul broke the law. They filed a brief. They argue the governor has no right to halt congestion pricing. The MTA Board, not Albany, holds the power. The pause sows confusion. Streets stay clogged. Vulnerable New Yorkers pay the price.
On August 23, 2024, a group of New York State legislators—Assembly Members Phil Steck and Andrew Hevesi, State Senator Julia Salazar, and former Assembly Member Dick Gottfried—filed a legal brief against Governor Hochul’s decision to pause congestion pricing. The matter, as described: “the legislature never gave her or any governor the power to do away with the traffic toll.” The brief cites the 2019 Traffic Mobility Act, arguing only the Traffic Mobility Review Board and the MTA can make such decisions. The lawmakers warn that letting the governor override the MTA would “make impossibly opaque the actual responsibility for MTA decisions.” Their action supports the MTA Board’s independence and opposes executive interference. No safety analyst has assessed the direct impact on vulnerable road users, but the legislators’ stance highlights the risk of political meddling in life-and-death street policy.
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State Legislators Say They Never Gave Hochul the Power to Pause Congestion Pricing,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2024-08-23
15Int 0745-2024
Schulman votes yes on bill requiring DOT to report micromobility data, no direct safety impact.▸Aug 15 - City law now forces DOT to reveal where bikes and scooters go. Streets and bridges, protected or not. Data goes public. Riders’ movement, danger, and safety projects laid bare. No more hiding the facts.
Int 0745-2024, now enacted, came through the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. It was introduced April 11, 2024, and passed on August 15, 2024. The law orders the Department of Transportation to post current bicycle and micromobility ridership data online, updated monthly or at least yearly. The matter summary reads: 'requiring the department of transportation to provide information about bicycle and other micromobility device activity.' Council Member Selvena N. Brooks-Powers led as primary sponsor, joined by Farías, Restler, Hudson, Schulman, and others. The law demands transparency on where riders travel and what DOT does to keep them safe. This opens the books on bike movement and exposes gaps in protection.
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File Int 0745-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-08-15
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Unsafe Speed Crash Injures Passenger on Jewel Avenue▸Aug 12 - Two sedans slammed together on Jewel Avenue. Unsafe speed and bad lane use drove the crash. A 19-year-old passenger took whiplash and full-body injuries. Parked SUVs caught stray damage.
According to the police report, two sedans collided near 113-18 Jewel Avenue in Queens at 11:48 p.m. Both cars were moving southeast when one struck the other's right front quarter panel, while the other hit the left rear quarter panel. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as driver errors. A 19-year-old woman riding in the front seat suffered whiplash and injuries to her whole body. She was conscious and wore a lap belt. Parked SUVs nearby were also damaged in the crash. The report blames driver actions, not the injured passenger.
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Bus Fails to Yield, Injures Queens Pedestrian▸Aug 12 - A 57-year-old woman crossing with the signal was struck by a northbound bus making a right turn on Junction Boulevard. The bus driver failed to yield right-of-way, causing the pedestrian to suffer abrasions and an elbow injury at the intersection.
According to the police report, a bus traveling north on Junction Boulevard in Queens was making a right turn at 11:05 when it failed to yield right-of-way to a 57-year-old female pedestrian crossing with the signal. The pedestrian was injured, sustaining abrasions and an injury to her elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report explicitly cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor attributed to the bus driver. The bus showed no damage, indicating the impact may have been with a non-damaging part of the vehicle or a glancing contact. The pedestrian was conscious and injured at the intersection, with no contributing factors listed on her part beyond the driver’s failure to yield. This incident highlights the dangers posed by driver errors in yielding at intersections, especially involving large vehicles like buses.
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Pedestrian Injured by Sedan Backing Unsafely in Queens▸Aug 4 - A 24-year-old woman walking on 64 Avenue in Queens suffered knee and lower leg abrasions after a sedan backing unsafely struck her. The impact caused center front end damage to a second sedan traveling eastbound nearby.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 19:30 on 64 Avenue in Queens. A sedan was backing unsafely when it struck a 24-year-old female pedestrian who was in the roadway but not at an intersection. The pedestrian sustained abrasions to her knee, lower leg, and foot and remained conscious. The report highlights the driver error of 'Backing Unsafely' as the contributing factor. The pedestrian was not ejected and no contributing factors related to her behavior were cited. The collision caused center front end damage to a second sedan traveling eastbound, which was going straight ahead. Driver errors, specifically unsafe backing, created the conditions for this injury.
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Sedan Crash on Long Island Expressway Injures Two▸Jul 27 - A sedan traveling east on the Long Island Expressway struck another vehicle on its right side doors. Two women, the driver and front passenger, suffered injuries including a back fracture. Police cited unsafe speed and driver distraction as causes.
According to the police report, at 2:30 AM on the Long Island Expressway, a 24-year-old female driver traveling east in a 2020 Mazda sedan was involved in a collision impacting the right side doors of her vehicle. The driver was injured with a fractured back and was in shock, secured by a lap belt and harness. The front passenger, also 24, was injured and in shock. The report identifies 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors for the driver. The point of impact was the left front bumper of the other vehicle, which was unspecified. Both occupants were not ejected. The report highlights driver errors—unsafe speed and distraction—as key causes of the crash, with no contributing factors attributed to the passengers.
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Moped Slams Sedan’s Rear on Queens Boulevard▸Jul 13 - A moped struck a sedan’s rear on Queens Boulevard. The moped driver suffered neck abrasions but stayed conscious. Police cite passenger distraction and confusion as causes. Impact was hard, sudden, and left one hurt.
According to the police report, a 24-year-old male moped driver collided with the left rear bumper of a 2023 Tesla sedan traveling east on Queens Boulevard near 71 Avenue at 20:05. The moped driver, wearing a helmet, suffered neck abrasions but was not ejected and remained conscious. The sedan, driven by a licensed male with two passengers, was going straight. Police list 'Passenger Distraction' and 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as contributing factors. The crash left the moped’s front and the sedan’s rear damaged. Distraction and confusion on the road led to injury.
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Distracted SUV Driver Rear-Ends Another on Metropolitan▸Jul 13 - Two SUVs collided on Metropolitan Avenue. Driver distraction and tailgating led to a rear-end crash. Three people hurt—back, face, and leg injuries. All conscious. Metal crumpled. System failed them.
According to the police report, two station wagons/SUVs traveling eastbound on Metropolitan Avenue collided in a rear-end crash. The lead vehicle was struck at the center back end by the right front bumper of the following SUV. Three occupants were injured: a 64-year-old male driver with back injuries and whiplash, a 61-year-old female front passenger with facial injuries and whiplash, and an 85-year-old female rear passenger with knee, lower leg injuries, and whiplash. All were conscious and restrained. The report cites driver inattention/distraction and following too closely as contributing factors. No victim actions contributed. The crash underscores the danger of distraction and tailgating behind the wheel.
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SUV Rear-Ends Parked Bus on Yellowstone Boulevard▸Jul 5 - A 66-year-old male driver suffered a head contusion and was semiconscious after his SUV struck the rear of a parked bus on Yellowstone Boulevard in Queens. The crash caused front-end damage to the SUV and rear damage to the bus.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on Yellowstone Boulevard in Queens around 1:00 PM. The driver of a 2023 SUV, a 66-year-old man, was injured with a head contusion and was semiconscious at the scene. The SUV collided with the center back end of a parked 2016 bus. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor to the crash. The SUV sustained front-end damage, while the bus was damaged at its rear. The driver was restrained with a lap belt and airbag deployment was recorded. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. The collision highlights the dangers posed by driver distraction leading to rear-end impacts with stationary vehicles.
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81-Year-Old Pedestrian Injured in Queens Left-Turn Crash▸Jun 30 - An 81-year-old man crossing Queens Boulevard with the signal was struck by a sedan making a left turn. The driver failed to yield and was inattentive. The pedestrian suffered bruises and lower leg injuries but remained conscious.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 1:36 AM on Queens Boulevard near 63 Avenue in Queens. A sedan traveling east was making a left turn when it struck an 81-year-old male pedestrian crossing with the signal at the intersection. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, classified as injury severity level 3, but remained conscious. The report cites driver errors including "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as contributing factors. The vehicle showed no damage despite impact at the left front bumper. The pedestrian's crossing with the signal is noted but not cited as a contributing factor. The driver was licensed and operating a 2020 Nissan sedan. This incident highlights the dangers posed by driver inattention and failure to yield to pedestrians at intersections.
Sep 17 - A 46-year-old woman suffered knee and lower leg injuries after a sedan struck her at a marked crosswalk on Queens Boulevard. The driver was making a right turn and distracted, causing the collision. The pedestrian was conscious and injured but not ejected.
According to the police report, a sedan driven by a licensed male driver was making a right turn on Queens Boulevard when it struck a 46-year-old female pedestrian crossing at a marked crosswalk without a signal. The point of impact was the vehicle's center front end. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, classified as injury severity level 3. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor to the crash. The vehicle sustained no damage. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene. No other contributing factors related to the pedestrian were noted. This collision highlights the dangers of driver distraction during turning maneuvers in intersections.
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Alcohol-Fueled SUV Crash Injures Three in Queens▸Sep 1 - Two SUVs collided on Austin Street. Three people hurt. Alcohol drove the crash. One passenger was thrown partway out. Injuries hit head, chest, neck. The night was split by metal and error.
According to the police report, two SUVs crashed on Austin Street in Queens at 2:29 AM. Both drivers had alcohol involvement, a key factor in the collision. One SUV was moving straight, the other was stopped in traffic. The crash struck the front of one vehicle and the rear of the other. Three people were injured: a 71-year-old male driver with internal chest injuries, a 26-year-old male driver with head abrasions and incoherence, and a 45-year-old female passenger who was partially ejected and suffered neck injuries. All wore lap belts. The report cites alcohol involvement by drivers as the primary cause. No fault is attributed to the victims.
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SUV Ignores Signal, Hits E-Scooter in Queens▸Aug 30 - SUV turned right, struck eastbound e-scooter on Horace Harding Expressway. E-scooter rider, a 27-year-old woman, suffered leg abrasions. Police cited SUV driver for disregarding traffic control.
According to the police report, a 2017 Hyundai SUV made a right turn on Horace Harding Expressway in Queens and struck an eastbound e-scooter at 12:29. The SUV hit the e-scooter on its right front quarter panel. The e-scooter driver, a 27-year-old woman, was injured with abrasions to her knee, lower leg, and foot. She was conscious and not ejected. The police report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the contributing factor, showing the SUV driver failed to obey traffic signals or signs. No other contributing factors were noted. The crash underscores the risk to vulnerable road users when drivers ignore traffic controls.
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Cyclist Slams Into Parked Van on 108th Street▸Aug 29 - A cyclist’s face smashed into the steel rear of a parked van on 108th Street near 62nd Drive. Blood streaked his cheek. He stayed conscious, upright, torn open. The van never moved. The man did.
A 32-year-old cyclist was injured on 108th Street near 62nd Drive in Queens when he collided with the back of a parked Chevrolet van, according to the police report. The crash occurred at 18:55. The report states the cyclist 'struck the rear of a parked van. His face met steel. Blood ran down his cheek. He stayed upright, conscious, torn open.' The police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor in the crash. The van was stationary at the time, with no occupants. The cyclist suffered severe facial lacerations but remained conscious. The data does not cite any cyclist behavior as a contributing factor. The incident underscores the persistent danger of parked vehicles and inattention on city streets.
23
Hevesi Supports Safety Boosting Congestion Pricing Implementation▸Aug 23 - Lawmakers say Hochul broke the law. They filed a brief. They argue the governor has no right to halt congestion pricing. The MTA Board, not Albany, holds the power. The pause sows confusion. Streets stay clogged. Vulnerable New Yorkers pay the price.
On August 23, 2024, a group of New York State legislators—Assembly Members Phil Steck and Andrew Hevesi, State Senator Julia Salazar, and former Assembly Member Dick Gottfried—filed a legal brief against Governor Hochul’s decision to pause congestion pricing. The matter, as described: “the legislature never gave her or any governor the power to do away with the traffic toll.” The brief cites the 2019 Traffic Mobility Act, arguing only the Traffic Mobility Review Board and the MTA can make such decisions. The lawmakers warn that letting the governor override the MTA would “make impossibly opaque the actual responsibility for MTA decisions.” Their action supports the MTA Board’s independence and opposes executive interference. No safety analyst has assessed the direct impact on vulnerable road users, but the legislators’ stance highlights the risk of political meddling in life-and-death street policy.
-
State Legislators Say They Never Gave Hochul the Power to Pause Congestion Pricing,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2024-08-23
15Int 0745-2024
Schulman votes yes on bill requiring DOT to report micromobility data, no direct safety impact.▸Aug 15 - City law now forces DOT to reveal where bikes and scooters go. Streets and bridges, protected or not. Data goes public. Riders’ movement, danger, and safety projects laid bare. No more hiding the facts.
Int 0745-2024, now enacted, came through the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. It was introduced April 11, 2024, and passed on August 15, 2024. The law orders the Department of Transportation to post current bicycle and micromobility ridership data online, updated monthly or at least yearly. The matter summary reads: 'requiring the department of transportation to provide information about bicycle and other micromobility device activity.' Council Member Selvena N. Brooks-Powers led as primary sponsor, joined by Farías, Restler, Hudson, Schulman, and others. The law demands transparency on where riders travel and what DOT does to keep them safe. This opens the books on bike movement and exposes gaps in protection.
-
File Int 0745-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-08-15
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Unsafe Speed Crash Injures Passenger on Jewel Avenue▸Aug 12 - Two sedans slammed together on Jewel Avenue. Unsafe speed and bad lane use drove the crash. A 19-year-old passenger took whiplash and full-body injuries. Parked SUVs caught stray damage.
According to the police report, two sedans collided near 113-18 Jewel Avenue in Queens at 11:48 p.m. Both cars were moving southeast when one struck the other's right front quarter panel, while the other hit the left rear quarter panel. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as driver errors. A 19-year-old woman riding in the front seat suffered whiplash and injuries to her whole body. She was conscious and wore a lap belt. Parked SUVs nearby were also damaged in the crash. The report blames driver actions, not the injured passenger.
12
Bus Fails to Yield, Injures Queens Pedestrian▸Aug 12 - A 57-year-old woman crossing with the signal was struck by a northbound bus making a right turn on Junction Boulevard. The bus driver failed to yield right-of-way, causing the pedestrian to suffer abrasions and an elbow injury at the intersection.
According to the police report, a bus traveling north on Junction Boulevard in Queens was making a right turn at 11:05 when it failed to yield right-of-way to a 57-year-old female pedestrian crossing with the signal. The pedestrian was injured, sustaining abrasions and an injury to her elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report explicitly cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor attributed to the bus driver. The bus showed no damage, indicating the impact may have been with a non-damaging part of the vehicle or a glancing contact. The pedestrian was conscious and injured at the intersection, with no contributing factors listed on her part beyond the driver’s failure to yield. This incident highlights the dangers posed by driver errors in yielding at intersections, especially involving large vehicles like buses.
4
Pedestrian Injured by Sedan Backing Unsafely in Queens▸Aug 4 - A 24-year-old woman walking on 64 Avenue in Queens suffered knee and lower leg abrasions after a sedan backing unsafely struck her. The impact caused center front end damage to a second sedan traveling eastbound nearby.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 19:30 on 64 Avenue in Queens. A sedan was backing unsafely when it struck a 24-year-old female pedestrian who was in the roadway but not at an intersection. The pedestrian sustained abrasions to her knee, lower leg, and foot and remained conscious. The report highlights the driver error of 'Backing Unsafely' as the contributing factor. The pedestrian was not ejected and no contributing factors related to her behavior were cited. The collision caused center front end damage to a second sedan traveling eastbound, which was going straight ahead. Driver errors, specifically unsafe backing, created the conditions for this injury.
27
Sedan Crash on Long Island Expressway Injures Two▸Jul 27 - A sedan traveling east on the Long Island Expressway struck another vehicle on its right side doors. Two women, the driver and front passenger, suffered injuries including a back fracture. Police cited unsafe speed and driver distraction as causes.
According to the police report, at 2:30 AM on the Long Island Expressway, a 24-year-old female driver traveling east in a 2020 Mazda sedan was involved in a collision impacting the right side doors of her vehicle. The driver was injured with a fractured back and was in shock, secured by a lap belt and harness. The front passenger, also 24, was injured and in shock. The report identifies 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors for the driver. The point of impact was the left front bumper of the other vehicle, which was unspecified. Both occupants were not ejected. The report highlights driver errors—unsafe speed and distraction—as key causes of the crash, with no contributing factors attributed to the passengers.
13
Moped Slams Sedan’s Rear on Queens Boulevard▸Jul 13 - A moped struck a sedan’s rear on Queens Boulevard. The moped driver suffered neck abrasions but stayed conscious. Police cite passenger distraction and confusion as causes. Impact was hard, sudden, and left one hurt.
According to the police report, a 24-year-old male moped driver collided with the left rear bumper of a 2023 Tesla sedan traveling east on Queens Boulevard near 71 Avenue at 20:05. The moped driver, wearing a helmet, suffered neck abrasions but was not ejected and remained conscious. The sedan, driven by a licensed male with two passengers, was going straight. Police list 'Passenger Distraction' and 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as contributing factors. The crash left the moped’s front and the sedan’s rear damaged. Distraction and confusion on the road led to injury.
13
Distracted SUV Driver Rear-Ends Another on Metropolitan▸Jul 13 - Two SUVs collided on Metropolitan Avenue. Driver distraction and tailgating led to a rear-end crash. Three people hurt—back, face, and leg injuries. All conscious. Metal crumpled. System failed them.
According to the police report, two station wagons/SUVs traveling eastbound on Metropolitan Avenue collided in a rear-end crash. The lead vehicle was struck at the center back end by the right front bumper of the following SUV. Three occupants were injured: a 64-year-old male driver with back injuries and whiplash, a 61-year-old female front passenger with facial injuries and whiplash, and an 85-year-old female rear passenger with knee, lower leg injuries, and whiplash. All were conscious and restrained. The report cites driver inattention/distraction and following too closely as contributing factors. No victim actions contributed. The crash underscores the danger of distraction and tailgating behind the wheel.
5
SUV Rear-Ends Parked Bus on Yellowstone Boulevard▸Jul 5 - A 66-year-old male driver suffered a head contusion and was semiconscious after his SUV struck the rear of a parked bus on Yellowstone Boulevard in Queens. The crash caused front-end damage to the SUV and rear damage to the bus.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on Yellowstone Boulevard in Queens around 1:00 PM. The driver of a 2023 SUV, a 66-year-old man, was injured with a head contusion and was semiconscious at the scene. The SUV collided with the center back end of a parked 2016 bus. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor to the crash. The SUV sustained front-end damage, while the bus was damaged at its rear. The driver was restrained with a lap belt and airbag deployment was recorded. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. The collision highlights the dangers posed by driver distraction leading to rear-end impacts with stationary vehicles.
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81-Year-Old Pedestrian Injured in Queens Left-Turn Crash▸Jun 30 - An 81-year-old man crossing Queens Boulevard with the signal was struck by a sedan making a left turn. The driver failed to yield and was inattentive. The pedestrian suffered bruises and lower leg injuries but remained conscious.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 1:36 AM on Queens Boulevard near 63 Avenue in Queens. A sedan traveling east was making a left turn when it struck an 81-year-old male pedestrian crossing with the signal at the intersection. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, classified as injury severity level 3, but remained conscious. The report cites driver errors including "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as contributing factors. The vehicle showed no damage despite impact at the left front bumper. The pedestrian's crossing with the signal is noted but not cited as a contributing factor. The driver was licensed and operating a 2020 Nissan sedan. This incident highlights the dangers posed by driver inattention and failure to yield to pedestrians at intersections.
Sep 1 - Two SUVs collided on Austin Street. Three people hurt. Alcohol drove the crash. One passenger was thrown partway out. Injuries hit head, chest, neck. The night was split by metal and error.
According to the police report, two SUVs crashed on Austin Street in Queens at 2:29 AM. Both drivers had alcohol involvement, a key factor in the collision. One SUV was moving straight, the other was stopped in traffic. The crash struck the front of one vehicle and the rear of the other. Three people were injured: a 71-year-old male driver with internal chest injuries, a 26-year-old male driver with head abrasions and incoherence, and a 45-year-old female passenger who was partially ejected and suffered neck injuries. All wore lap belts. The report cites alcohol involvement by drivers as the primary cause. No fault is attributed to the victims.
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SUV Ignores Signal, Hits E-Scooter in Queens▸Aug 30 - SUV turned right, struck eastbound e-scooter on Horace Harding Expressway. E-scooter rider, a 27-year-old woman, suffered leg abrasions. Police cited SUV driver for disregarding traffic control.
According to the police report, a 2017 Hyundai SUV made a right turn on Horace Harding Expressway in Queens and struck an eastbound e-scooter at 12:29. The SUV hit the e-scooter on its right front quarter panel. The e-scooter driver, a 27-year-old woman, was injured with abrasions to her knee, lower leg, and foot. She was conscious and not ejected. The police report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the contributing factor, showing the SUV driver failed to obey traffic signals or signs. No other contributing factors were noted. The crash underscores the risk to vulnerable road users when drivers ignore traffic controls.
29
Cyclist Slams Into Parked Van on 108th Street▸Aug 29 - A cyclist’s face smashed into the steel rear of a parked van on 108th Street near 62nd Drive. Blood streaked his cheek. He stayed conscious, upright, torn open. The van never moved. The man did.
A 32-year-old cyclist was injured on 108th Street near 62nd Drive in Queens when he collided with the back of a parked Chevrolet van, according to the police report. The crash occurred at 18:55. The report states the cyclist 'struck the rear of a parked van. His face met steel. Blood ran down his cheek. He stayed upright, conscious, torn open.' The police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor in the crash. The van was stationary at the time, with no occupants. The cyclist suffered severe facial lacerations but remained conscious. The data does not cite any cyclist behavior as a contributing factor. The incident underscores the persistent danger of parked vehicles and inattention on city streets.
23
Hevesi Supports Safety Boosting Congestion Pricing Implementation▸Aug 23 - Lawmakers say Hochul broke the law. They filed a brief. They argue the governor has no right to halt congestion pricing. The MTA Board, not Albany, holds the power. The pause sows confusion. Streets stay clogged. Vulnerable New Yorkers pay the price.
On August 23, 2024, a group of New York State legislators—Assembly Members Phil Steck and Andrew Hevesi, State Senator Julia Salazar, and former Assembly Member Dick Gottfried—filed a legal brief against Governor Hochul’s decision to pause congestion pricing. The matter, as described: “the legislature never gave her or any governor the power to do away with the traffic toll.” The brief cites the 2019 Traffic Mobility Act, arguing only the Traffic Mobility Review Board and the MTA can make such decisions. The lawmakers warn that letting the governor override the MTA would “make impossibly opaque the actual responsibility for MTA decisions.” Their action supports the MTA Board’s independence and opposes executive interference. No safety analyst has assessed the direct impact on vulnerable road users, but the legislators’ stance highlights the risk of political meddling in life-and-death street policy.
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State Legislators Say They Never Gave Hochul the Power to Pause Congestion Pricing,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2024-08-23
15Int 0745-2024
Schulman votes yes on bill requiring DOT to report micromobility data, no direct safety impact.▸Aug 15 - City law now forces DOT to reveal where bikes and scooters go. Streets and bridges, protected or not. Data goes public. Riders’ movement, danger, and safety projects laid bare. No more hiding the facts.
Int 0745-2024, now enacted, came through the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. It was introduced April 11, 2024, and passed on August 15, 2024. The law orders the Department of Transportation to post current bicycle and micromobility ridership data online, updated monthly or at least yearly. The matter summary reads: 'requiring the department of transportation to provide information about bicycle and other micromobility device activity.' Council Member Selvena N. Brooks-Powers led as primary sponsor, joined by Farías, Restler, Hudson, Schulman, and others. The law demands transparency on where riders travel and what DOT does to keep them safe. This opens the books on bike movement and exposes gaps in protection.
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File Int 0745-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-08-15
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Unsafe Speed Crash Injures Passenger on Jewel Avenue▸Aug 12 - Two sedans slammed together on Jewel Avenue. Unsafe speed and bad lane use drove the crash. A 19-year-old passenger took whiplash and full-body injuries. Parked SUVs caught stray damage.
According to the police report, two sedans collided near 113-18 Jewel Avenue in Queens at 11:48 p.m. Both cars were moving southeast when one struck the other's right front quarter panel, while the other hit the left rear quarter panel. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as driver errors. A 19-year-old woman riding in the front seat suffered whiplash and injuries to her whole body. She was conscious and wore a lap belt. Parked SUVs nearby were also damaged in the crash. The report blames driver actions, not the injured passenger.
12
Bus Fails to Yield, Injures Queens Pedestrian▸Aug 12 - A 57-year-old woman crossing with the signal was struck by a northbound bus making a right turn on Junction Boulevard. The bus driver failed to yield right-of-way, causing the pedestrian to suffer abrasions and an elbow injury at the intersection.
According to the police report, a bus traveling north on Junction Boulevard in Queens was making a right turn at 11:05 when it failed to yield right-of-way to a 57-year-old female pedestrian crossing with the signal. The pedestrian was injured, sustaining abrasions and an injury to her elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report explicitly cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor attributed to the bus driver. The bus showed no damage, indicating the impact may have been with a non-damaging part of the vehicle or a glancing contact. The pedestrian was conscious and injured at the intersection, with no contributing factors listed on her part beyond the driver’s failure to yield. This incident highlights the dangers posed by driver errors in yielding at intersections, especially involving large vehicles like buses.
4
Pedestrian Injured by Sedan Backing Unsafely in Queens▸Aug 4 - A 24-year-old woman walking on 64 Avenue in Queens suffered knee and lower leg abrasions after a sedan backing unsafely struck her. The impact caused center front end damage to a second sedan traveling eastbound nearby.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 19:30 on 64 Avenue in Queens. A sedan was backing unsafely when it struck a 24-year-old female pedestrian who was in the roadway but not at an intersection. The pedestrian sustained abrasions to her knee, lower leg, and foot and remained conscious. The report highlights the driver error of 'Backing Unsafely' as the contributing factor. The pedestrian was not ejected and no contributing factors related to her behavior were cited. The collision caused center front end damage to a second sedan traveling eastbound, which was going straight ahead. Driver errors, specifically unsafe backing, created the conditions for this injury.
27
Sedan Crash on Long Island Expressway Injures Two▸Jul 27 - A sedan traveling east on the Long Island Expressway struck another vehicle on its right side doors. Two women, the driver and front passenger, suffered injuries including a back fracture. Police cited unsafe speed and driver distraction as causes.
According to the police report, at 2:30 AM on the Long Island Expressway, a 24-year-old female driver traveling east in a 2020 Mazda sedan was involved in a collision impacting the right side doors of her vehicle. The driver was injured with a fractured back and was in shock, secured by a lap belt and harness. The front passenger, also 24, was injured and in shock. The report identifies 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors for the driver. The point of impact was the left front bumper of the other vehicle, which was unspecified. Both occupants were not ejected. The report highlights driver errors—unsafe speed and distraction—as key causes of the crash, with no contributing factors attributed to the passengers.
13
Moped Slams Sedan’s Rear on Queens Boulevard▸Jul 13 - A moped struck a sedan’s rear on Queens Boulevard. The moped driver suffered neck abrasions but stayed conscious. Police cite passenger distraction and confusion as causes. Impact was hard, sudden, and left one hurt.
According to the police report, a 24-year-old male moped driver collided with the left rear bumper of a 2023 Tesla sedan traveling east on Queens Boulevard near 71 Avenue at 20:05. The moped driver, wearing a helmet, suffered neck abrasions but was not ejected and remained conscious. The sedan, driven by a licensed male with two passengers, was going straight. Police list 'Passenger Distraction' and 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as contributing factors. The crash left the moped’s front and the sedan’s rear damaged. Distraction and confusion on the road led to injury.
13
Distracted SUV Driver Rear-Ends Another on Metropolitan▸Jul 13 - Two SUVs collided on Metropolitan Avenue. Driver distraction and tailgating led to a rear-end crash. Three people hurt—back, face, and leg injuries. All conscious. Metal crumpled. System failed them.
According to the police report, two station wagons/SUVs traveling eastbound on Metropolitan Avenue collided in a rear-end crash. The lead vehicle was struck at the center back end by the right front bumper of the following SUV. Three occupants were injured: a 64-year-old male driver with back injuries and whiplash, a 61-year-old female front passenger with facial injuries and whiplash, and an 85-year-old female rear passenger with knee, lower leg injuries, and whiplash. All were conscious and restrained. The report cites driver inattention/distraction and following too closely as contributing factors. No victim actions contributed. The crash underscores the danger of distraction and tailgating behind the wheel.
5
SUV Rear-Ends Parked Bus on Yellowstone Boulevard▸Jul 5 - A 66-year-old male driver suffered a head contusion and was semiconscious after his SUV struck the rear of a parked bus on Yellowstone Boulevard in Queens. The crash caused front-end damage to the SUV and rear damage to the bus.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on Yellowstone Boulevard in Queens around 1:00 PM. The driver of a 2023 SUV, a 66-year-old man, was injured with a head contusion and was semiconscious at the scene. The SUV collided with the center back end of a parked 2016 bus. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor to the crash. The SUV sustained front-end damage, while the bus was damaged at its rear. The driver was restrained with a lap belt and airbag deployment was recorded. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. The collision highlights the dangers posed by driver distraction leading to rear-end impacts with stationary vehicles.
30
81-Year-Old Pedestrian Injured in Queens Left-Turn Crash▸Jun 30 - An 81-year-old man crossing Queens Boulevard with the signal was struck by a sedan making a left turn. The driver failed to yield and was inattentive. The pedestrian suffered bruises and lower leg injuries but remained conscious.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 1:36 AM on Queens Boulevard near 63 Avenue in Queens. A sedan traveling east was making a left turn when it struck an 81-year-old male pedestrian crossing with the signal at the intersection. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, classified as injury severity level 3, but remained conscious. The report cites driver errors including "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as contributing factors. The vehicle showed no damage despite impact at the left front bumper. The pedestrian's crossing with the signal is noted but not cited as a contributing factor. The driver was licensed and operating a 2020 Nissan sedan. This incident highlights the dangers posed by driver inattention and failure to yield to pedestrians at intersections.
Aug 30 - SUV turned right, struck eastbound e-scooter on Horace Harding Expressway. E-scooter rider, a 27-year-old woman, suffered leg abrasions. Police cited SUV driver for disregarding traffic control.
According to the police report, a 2017 Hyundai SUV made a right turn on Horace Harding Expressway in Queens and struck an eastbound e-scooter at 12:29. The SUV hit the e-scooter on its right front quarter panel. The e-scooter driver, a 27-year-old woman, was injured with abrasions to her knee, lower leg, and foot. She was conscious and not ejected. The police report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the contributing factor, showing the SUV driver failed to obey traffic signals or signs. No other contributing factors were noted. The crash underscores the risk to vulnerable road users when drivers ignore traffic controls.
29
Cyclist Slams Into Parked Van on 108th Street▸Aug 29 - A cyclist’s face smashed into the steel rear of a parked van on 108th Street near 62nd Drive. Blood streaked his cheek. He stayed conscious, upright, torn open. The van never moved. The man did.
A 32-year-old cyclist was injured on 108th Street near 62nd Drive in Queens when he collided with the back of a parked Chevrolet van, according to the police report. The crash occurred at 18:55. The report states the cyclist 'struck the rear of a parked van. His face met steel. Blood ran down his cheek. He stayed upright, conscious, torn open.' The police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor in the crash. The van was stationary at the time, with no occupants. The cyclist suffered severe facial lacerations but remained conscious. The data does not cite any cyclist behavior as a contributing factor. The incident underscores the persistent danger of parked vehicles and inattention on city streets.
23
Hevesi Supports Safety Boosting Congestion Pricing Implementation▸Aug 23 - Lawmakers say Hochul broke the law. They filed a brief. They argue the governor has no right to halt congestion pricing. The MTA Board, not Albany, holds the power. The pause sows confusion. Streets stay clogged. Vulnerable New Yorkers pay the price.
On August 23, 2024, a group of New York State legislators—Assembly Members Phil Steck and Andrew Hevesi, State Senator Julia Salazar, and former Assembly Member Dick Gottfried—filed a legal brief against Governor Hochul’s decision to pause congestion pricing. The matter, as described: “the legislature never gave her or any governor the power to do away with the traffic toll.” The brief cites the 2019 Traffic Mobility Act, arguing only the Traffic Mobility Review Board and the MTA can make such decisions. The lawmakers warn that letting the governor override the MTA would “make impossibly opaque the actual responsibility for MTA decisions.” Their action supports the MTA Board’s independence and opposes executive interference. No safety analyst has assessed the direct impact on vulnerable road users, but the legislators’ stance highlights the risk of political meddling in life-and-death street policy.
-
State Legislators Say They Never Gave Hochul the Power to Pause Congestion Pricing,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2024-08-23
15Int 0745-2024
Schulman votes yes on bill requiring DOT to report micromobility data, no direct safety impact.▸Aug 15 - City law now forces DOT to reveal where bikes and scooters go. Streets and bridges, protected or not. Data goes public. Riders’ movement, danger, and safety projects laid bare. No more hiding the facts.
Int 0745-2024, now enacted, came through the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. It was introduced April 11, 2024, and passed on August 15, 2024. The law orders the Department of Transportation to post current bicycle and micromobility ridership data online, updated monthly or at least yearly. The matter summary reads: 'requiring the department of transportation to provide information about bicycle and other micromobility device activity.' Council Member Selvena N. Brooks-Powers led as primary sponsor, joined by Farías, Restler, Hudson, Schulman, and others. The law demands transparency on where riders travel and what DOT does to keep them safe. This opens the books on bike movement and exposes gaps in protection.
-
File Int 0745-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-08-15
12
Unsafe Speed Crash Injures Passenger on Jewel Avenue▸Aug 12 - Two sedans slammed together on Jewel Avenue. Unsafe speed and bad lane use drove the crash. A 19-year-old passenger took whiplash and full-body injuries. Parked SUVs caught stray damage.
According to the police report, two sedans collided near 113-18 Jewel Avenue in Queens at 11:48 p.m. Both cars were moving southeast when one struck the other's right front quarter panel, while the other hit the left rear quarter panel. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as driver errors. A 19-year-old woman riding in the front seat suffered whiplash and injuries to her whole body. She was conscious and wore a lap belt. Parked SUVs nearby were also damaged in the crash. The report blames driver actions, not the injured passenger.
12
Bus Fails to Yield, Injures Queens Pedestrian▸Aug 12 - A 57-year-old woman crossing with the signal was struck by a northbound bus making a right turn on Junction Boulevard. The bus driver failed to yield right-of-way, causing the pedestrian to suffer abrasions and an elbow injury at the intersection.
According to the police report, a bus traveling north on Junction Boulevard in Queens was making a right turn at 11:05 when it failed to yield right-of-way to a 57-year-old female pedestrian crossing with the signal. The pedestrian was injured, sustaining abrasions and an injury to her elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report explicitly cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor attributed to the bus driver. The bus showed no damage, indicating the impact may have been with a non-damaging part of the vehicle or a glancing contact. The pedestrian was conscious and injured at the intersection, with no contributing factors listed on her part beyond the driver’s failure to yield. This incident highlights the dangers posed by driver errors in yielding at intersections, especially involving large vehicles like buses.
4
Pedestrian Injured by Sedan Backing Unsafely in Queens▸Aug 4 - A 24-year-old woman walking on 64 Avenue in Queens suffered knee and lower leg abrasions after a sedan backing unsafely struck her. The impact caused center front end damage to a second sedan traveling eastbound nearby.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 19:30 on 64 Avenue in Queens. A sedan was backing unsafely when it struck a 24-year-old female pedestrian who was in the roadway but not at an intersection. The pedestrian sustained abrasions to her knee, lower leg, and foot and remained conscious. The report highlights the driver error of 'Backing Unsafely' as the contributing factor. The pedestrian was not ejected and no contributing factors related to her behavior were cited. The collision caused center front end damage to a second sedan traveling eastbound, which was going straight ahead. Driver errors, specifically unsafe backing, created the conditions for this injury.
27
Sedan Crash on Long Island Expressway Injures Two▸Jul 27 - A sedan traveling east on the Long Island Expressway struck another vehicle on its right side doors. Two women, the driver and front passenger, suffered injuries including a back fracture. Police cited unsafe speed and driver distraction as causes.
According to the police report, at 2:30 AM on the Long Island Expressway, a 24-year-old female driver traveling east in a 2020 Mazda sedan was involved in a collision impacting the right side doors of her vehicle. The driver was injured with a fractured back and was in shock, secured by a lap belt and harness. The front passenger, also 24, was injured and in shock. The report identifies 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors for the driver. The point of impact was the left front bumper of the other vehicle, which was unspecified. Both occupants were not ejected. The report highlights driver errors—unsafe speed and distraction—as key causes of the crash, with no contributing factors attributed to the passengers.
13
Moped Slams Sedan’s Rear on Queens Boulevard▸Jul 13 - A moped struck a sedan’s rear on Queens Boulevard. The moped driver suffered neck abrasions but stayed conscious. Police cite passenger distraction and confusion as causes. Impact was hard, sudden, and left one hurt.
According to the police report, a 24-year-old male moped driver collided with the left rear bumper of a 2023 Tesla sedan traveling east on Queens Boulevard near 71 Avenue at 20:05. The moped driver, wearing a helmet, suffered neck abrasions but was not ejected and remained conscious. The sedan, driven by a licensed male with two passengers, was going straight. Police list 'Passenger Distraction' and 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as contributing factors. The crash left the moped’s front and the sedan’s rear damaged. Distraction and confusion on the road led to injury.
13
Distracted SUV Driver Rear-Ends Another on Metropolitan▸Jul 13 - Two SUVs collided on Metropolitan Avenue. Driver distraction and tailgating led to a rear-end crash. Three people hurt—back, face, and leg injuries. All conscious. Metal crumpled. System failed them.
According to the police report, two station wagons/SUVs traveling eastbound on Metropolitan Avenue collided in a rear-end crash. The lead vehicle was struck at the center back end by the right front bumper of the following SUV. Three occupants were injured: a 64-year-old male driver with back injuries and whiplash, a 61-year-old female front passenger with facial injuries and whiplash, and an 85-year-old female rear passenger with knee, lower leg injuries, and whiplash. All were conscious and restrained. The report cites driver inattention/distraction and following too closely as contributing factors. No victim actions contributed. The crash underscores the danger of distraction and tailgating behind the wheel.
5
SUV Rear-Ends Parked Bus on Yellowstone Boulevard▸Jul 5 - A 66-year-old male driver suffered a head contusion and was semiconscious after his SUV struck the rear of a parked bus on Yellowstone Boulevard in Queens. The crash caused front-end damage to the SUV and rear damage to the bus.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on Yellowstone Boulevard in Queens around 1:00 PM. The driver of a 2023 SUV, a 66-year-old man, was injured with a head contusion and was semiconscious at the scene. The SUV collided with the center back end of a parked 2016 bus. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor to the crash. The SUV sustained front-end damage, while the bus was damaged at its rear. The driver was restrained with a lap belt and airbag deployment was recorded. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. The collision highlights the dangers posed by driver distraction leading to rear-end impacts with stationary vehicles.
30
81-Year-Old Pedestrian Injured in Queens Left-Turn Crash▸Jun 30 - An 81-year-old man crossing Queens Boulevard with the signal was struck by a sedan making a left turn. The driver failed to yield and was inattentive. The pedestrian suffered bruises and lower leg injuries but remained conscious.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 1:36 AM on Queens Boulevard near 63 Avenue in Queens. A sedan traveling east was making a left turn when it struck an 81-year-old male pedestrian crossing with the signal at the intersection. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, classified as injury severity level 3, but remained conscious. The report cites driver errors including "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as contributing factors. The vehicle showed no damage despite impact at the left front bumper. The pedestrian's crossing with the signal is noted but not cited as a contributing factor. The driver was licensed and operating a 2020 Nissan sedan. This incident highlights the dangers posed by driver inattention and failure to yield to pedestrians at intersections.
Aug 29 - A cyclist’s face smashed into the steel rear of a parked van on 108th Street near 62nd Drive. Blood streaked his cheek. He stayed conscious, upright, torn open. The van never moved. The man did.
A 32-year-old cyclist was injured on 108th Street near 62nd Drive in Queens when he collided with the back of a parked Chevrolet van, according to the police report. The crash occurred at 18:55. The report states the cyclist 'struck the rear of a parked van. His face met steel. Blood ran down his cheek. He stayed upright, conscious, torn open.' The police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor in the crash. The van was stationary at the time, with no occupants. The cyclist suffered severe facial lacerations but remained conscious. The data does not cite any cyclist behavior as a contributing factor. The incident underscores the persistent danger of parked vehicles and inattention on city streets.
23
Hevesi Supports Safety Boosting Congestion Pricing Implementation▸Aug 23 - Lawmakers say Hochul broke the law. They filed a brief. They argue the governor has no right to halt congestion pricing. The MTA Board, not Albany, holds the power. The pause sows confusion. Streets stay clogged. Vulnerable New Yorkers pay the price.
On August 23, 2024, a group of New York State legislators—Assembly Members Phil Steck and Andrew Hevesi, State Senator Julia Salazar, and former Assembly Member Dick Gottfried—filed a legal brief against Governor Hochul’s decision to pause congestion pricing. The matter, as described: “the legislature never gave her or any governor the power to do away with the traffic toll.” The brief cites the 2019 Traffic Mobility Act, arguing only the Traffic Mobility Review Board and the MTA can make such decisions. The lawmakers warn that letting the governor override the MTA would “make impossibly opaque the actual responsibility for MTA decisions.” Their action supports the MTA Board’s independence and opposes executive interference. No safety analyst has assessed the direct impact on vulnerable road users, but the legislators’ stance highlights the risk of political meddling in life-and-death street policy.
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State Legislators Say They Never Gave Hochul the Power to Pause Congestion Pricing,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2024-08-23
15Int 0745-2024
Schulman votes yes on bill requiring DOT to report micromobility data, no direct safety impact.▸Aug 15 - City law now forces DOT to reveal where bikes and scooters go. Streets and bridges, protected or not. Data goes public. Riders’ movement, danger, and safety projects laid bare. No more hiding the facts.
Int 0745-2024, now enacted, came through the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. It was introduced April 11, 2024, and passed on August 15, 2024. The law orders the Department of Transportation to post current bicycle and micromobility ridership data online, updated monthly or at least yearly. The matter summary reads: 'requiring the department of transportation to provide information about bicycle and other micromobility device activity.' Council Member Selvena N. Brooks-Powers led as primary sponsor, joined by Farías, Restler, Hudson, Schulman, and others. The law demands transparency on where riders travel and what DOT does to keep them safe. This opens the books on bike movement and exposes gaps in protection.
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File Int 0745-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-08-15
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Unsafe Speed Crash Injures Passenger on Jewel Avenue▸Aug 12 - Two sedans slammed together on Jewel Avenue. Unsafe speed and bad lane use drove the crash. A 19-year-old passenger took whiplash and full-body injuries. Parked SUVs caught stray damage.
According to the police report, two sedans collided near 113-18 Jewel Avenue in Queens at 11:48 p.m. Both cars were moving southeast when one struck the other's right front quarter panel, while the other hit the left rear quarter panel. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as driver errors. A 19-year-old woman riding in the front seat suffered whiplash and injuries to her whole body. She was conscious and wore a lap belt. Parked SUVs nearby were also damaged in the crash. The report blames driver actions, not the injured passenger.
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Bus Fails to Yield, Injures Queens Pedestrian▸Aug 12 - A 57-year-old woman crossing with the signal was struck by a northbound bus making a right turn on Junction Boulevard. The bus driver failed to yield right-of-way, causing the pedestrian to suffer abrasions and an elbow injury at the intersection.
According to the police report, a bus traveling north on Junction Boulevard in Queens was making a right turn at 11:05 when it failed to yield right-of-way to a 57-year-old female pedestrian crossing with the signal. The pedestrian was injured, sustaining abrasions and an injury to her elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report explicitly cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor attributed to the bus driver. The bus showed no damage, indicating the impact may have been with a non-damaging part of the vehicle or a glancing contact. The pedestrian was conscious and injured at the intersection, with no contributing factors listed on her part beyond the driver’s failure to yield. This incident highlights the dangers posed by driver errors in yielding at intersections, especially involving large vehicles like buses.
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Pedestrian Injured by Sedan Backing Unsafely in Queens▸Aug 4 - A 24-year-old woman walking on 64 Avenue in Queens suffered knee and lower leg abrasions after a sedan backing unsafely struck her. The impact caused center front end damage to a second sedan traveling eastbound nearby.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 19:30 on 64 Avenue in Queens. A sedan was backing unsafely when it struck a 24-year-old female pedestrian who was in the roadway but not at an intersection. The pedestrian sustained abrasions to her knee, lower leg, and foot and remained conscious. The report highlights the driver error of 'Backing Unsafely' as the contributing factor. The pedestrian was not ejected and no contributing factors related to her behavior were cited. The collision caused center front end damage to a second sedan traveling eastbound, which was going straight ahead. Driver errors, specifically unsafe backing, created the conditions for this injury.
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Sedan Crash on Long Island Expressway Injures Two▸Jul 27 - A sedan traveling east on the Long Island Expressway struck another vehicle on its right side doors. Two women, the driver and front passenger, suffered injuries including a back fracture. Police cited unsafe speed and driver distraction as causes.
According to the police report, at 2:30 AM on the Long Island Expressway, a 24-year-old female driver traveling east in a 2020 Mazda sedan was involved in a collision impacting the right side doors of her vehicle. The driver was injured with a fractured back and was in shock, secured by a lap belt and harness. The front passenger, also 24, was injured and in shock. The report identifies 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors for the driver. The point of impact was the left front bumper of the other vehicle, which was unspecified. Both occupants were not ejected. The report highlights driver errors—unsafe speed and distraction—as key causes of the crash, with no contributing factors attributed to the passengers.
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Moped Slams Sedan’s Rear on Queens Boulevard▸Jul 13 - A moped struck a sedan’s rear on Queens Boulevard. The moped driver suffered neck abrasions but stayed conscious. Police cite passenger distraction and confusion as causes. Impact was hard, sudden, and left one hurt.
According to the police report, a 24-year-old male moped driver collided with the left rear bumper of a 2023 Tesla sedan traveling east on Queens Boulevard near 71 Avenue at 20:05. The moped driver, wearing a helmet, suffered neck abrasions but was not ejected and remained conscious. The sedan, driven by a licensed male with two passengers, was going straight. Police list 'Passenger Distraction' and 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as contributing factors. The crash left the moped’s front and the sedan’s rear damaged. Distraction and confusion on the road led to injury.
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Distracted SUV Driver Rear-Ends Another on Metropolitan▸Jul 13 - Two SUVs collided on Metropolitan Avenue. Driver distraction and tailgating led to a rear-end crash. Three people hurt—back, face, and leg injuries. All conscious. Metal crumpled. System failed them.
According to the police report, two station wagons/SUVs traveling eastbound on Metropolitan Avenue collided in a rear-end crash. The lead vehicle was struck at the center back end by the right front bumper of the following SUV. Three occupants were injured: a 64-year-old male driver with back injuries and whiplash, a 61-year-old female front passenger with facial injuries and whiplash, and an 85-year-old female rear passenger with knee, lower leg injuries, and whiplash. All were conscious and restrained. The report cites driver inattention/distraction and following too closely as contributing factors. No victim actions contributed. The crash underscores the danger of distraction and tailgating behind the wheel.
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SUV Rear-Ends Parked Bus on Yellowstone Boulevard▸Jul 5 - A 66-year-old male driver suffered a head contusion and was semiconscious after his SUV struck the rear of a parked bus on Yellowstone Boulevard in Queens. The crash caused front-end damage to the SUV and rear damage to the bus.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on Yellowstone Boulevard in Queens around 1:00 PM. The driver of a 2023 SUV, a 66-year-old man, was injured with a head contusion and was semiconscious at the scene. The SUV collided with the center back end of a parked 2016 bus. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor to the crash. The SUV sustained front-end damage, while the bus was damaged at its rear. The driver was restrained with a lap belt and airbag deployment was recorded. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. The collision highlights the dangers posed by driver distraction leading to rear-end impacts with stationary vehicles.
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81-Year-Old Pedestrian Injured in Queens Left-Turn Crash▸Jun 30 - An 81-year-old man crossing Queens Boulevard with the signal was struck by a sedan making a left turn. The driver failed to yield and was inattentive. The pedestrian suffered bruises and lower leg injuries but remained conscious.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 1:36 AM on Queens Boulevard near 63 Avenue in Queens. A sedan traveling east was making a left turn when it struck an 81-year-old male pedestrian crossing with the signal at the intersection. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, classified as injury severity level 3, but remained conscious. The report cites driver errors including "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as contributing factors. The vehicle showed no damage despite impact at the left front bumper. The pedestrian's crossing with the signal is noted but not cited as a contributing factor. The driver was licensed and operating a 2020 Nissan sedan. This incident highlights the dangers posed by driver inattention and failure to yield to pedestrians at intersections.
Aug 23 - Lawmakers say Hochul broke the law. They filed a brief. They argue the governor has no right to halt congestion pricing. The MTA Board, not Albany, holds the power. The pause sows confusion. Streets stay clogged. Vulnerable New Yorkers pay the price.
On August 23, 2024, a group of New York State legislators—Assembly Members Phil Steck and Andrew Hevesi, State Senator Julia Salazar, and former Assembly Member Dick Gottfried—filed a legal brief against Governor Hochul’s decision to pause congestion pricing. The matter, as described: “the legislature never gave her or any governor the power to do away with the traffic toll.” The brief cites the 2019 Traffic Mobility Act, arguing only the Traffic Mobility Review Board and the MTA can make such decisions. The lawmakers warn that letting the governor override the MTA would “make impossibly opaque the actual responsibility for MTA decisions.” Their action supports the MTA Board’s independence and opposes executive interference. No safety analyst has assessed the direct impact on vulnerable road users, but the legislators’ stance highlights the risk of political meddling in life-and-death street policy.
- State Legislators Say They Never Gave Hochul the Power to Pause Congestion Pricing, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2024-08-23
15Int 0745-2024
Schulman votes yes on bill requiring DOT to report micromobility data, no direct safety impact.▸Aug 15 - City law now forces DOT to reveal where bikes and scooters go. Streets and bridges, protected or not. Data goes public. Riders’ movement, danger, and safety projects laid bare. No more hiding the facts.
Int 0745-2024, now enacted, came through the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. It was introduced April 11, 2024, and passed on August 15, 2024. The law orders the Department of Transportation to post current bicycle and micromobility ridership data online, updated monthly or at least yearly. The matter summary reads: 'requiring the department of transportation to provide information about bicycle and other micromobility device activity.' Council Member Selvena N. Brooks-Powers led as primary sponsor, joined by Farías, Restler, Hudson, Schulman, and others. The law demands transparency on where riders travel and what DOT does to keep them safe. This opens the books on bike movement and exposes gaps in protection.
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File Int 0745-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-08-15
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Unsafe Speed Crash Injures Passenger on Jewel Avenue▸Aug 12 - Two sedans slammed together on Jewel Avenue. Unsafe speed and bad lane use drove the crash. A 19-year-old passenger took whiplash and full-body injuries. Parked SUVs caught stray damage.
According to the police report, two sedans collided near 113-18 Jewel Avenue in Queens at 11:48 p.m. Both cars were moving southeast when one struck the other's right front quarter panel, while the other hit the left rear quarter panel. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as driver errors. A 19-year-old woman riding in the front seat suffered whiplash and injuries to her whole body. She was conscious and wore a lap belt. Parked SUVs nearby were also damaged in the crash. The report blames driver actions, not the injured passenger.
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Bus Fails to Yield, Injures Queens Pedestrian▸Aug 12 - A 57-year-old woman crossing with the signal was struck by a northbound bus making a right turn on Junction Boulevard. The bus driver failed to yield right-of-way, causing the pedestrian to suffer abrasions and an elbow injury at the intersection.
According to the police report, a bus traveling north on Junction Boulevard in Queens was making a right turn at 11:05 when it failed to yield right-of-way to a 57-year-old female pedestrian crossing with the signal. The pedestrian was injured, sustaining abrasions and an injury to her elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report explicitly cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor attributed to the bus driver. The bus showed no damage, indicating the impact may have been with a non-damaging part of the vehicle or a glancing contact. The pedestrian was conscious and injured at the intersection, with no contributing factors listed on her part beyond the driver’s failure to yield. This incident highlights the dangers posed by driver errors in yielding at intersections, especially involving large vehicles like buses.
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Pedestrian Injured by Sedan Backing Unsafely in Queens▸Aug 4 - A 24-year-old woman walking on 64 Avenue in Queens suffered knee and lower leg abrasions after a sedan backing unsafely struck her. The impact caused center front end damage to a second sedan traveling eastbound nearby.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 19:30 on 64 Avenue in Queens. A sedan was backing unsafely when it struck a 24-year-old female pedestrian who was in the roadway but not at an intersection. The pedestrian sustained abrasions to her knee, lower leg, and foot and remained conscious. The report highlights the driver error of 'Backing Unsafely' as the contributing factor. The pedestrian was not ejected and no contributing factors related to her behavior were cited. The collision caused center front end damage to a second sedan traveling eastbound, which was going straight ahead. Driver errors, specifically unsafe backing, created the conditions for this injury.
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Sedan Crash on Long Island Expressway Injures Two▸Jul 27 - A sedan traveling east on the Long Island Expressway struck another vehicle on its right side doors. Two women, the driver and front passenger, suffered injuries including a back fracture. Police cited unsafe speed and driver distraction as causes.
According to the police report, at 2:30 AM on the Long Island Expressway, a 24-year-old female driver traveling east in a 2020 Mazda sedan was involved in a collision impacting the right side doors of her vehicle. The driver was injured with a fractured back and was in shock, secured by a lap belt and harness. The front passenger, also 24, was injured and in shock. The report identifies 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors for the driver. The point of impact was the left front bumper of the other vehicle, which was unspecified. Both occupants were not ejected. The report highlights driver errors—unsafe speed and distraction—as key causes of the crash, with no contributing factors attributed to the passengers.
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Moped Slams Sedan’s Rear on Queens Boulevard▸Jul 13 - A moped struck a sedan’s rear on Queens Boulevard. The moped driver suffered neck abrasions but stayed conscious. Police cite passenger distraction and confusion as causes. Impact was hard, sudden, and left one hurt.
According to the police report, a 24-year-old male moped driver collided with the left rear bumper of a 2023 Tesla sedan traveling east on Queens Boulevard near 71 Avenue at 20:05. The moped driver, wearing a helmet, suffered neck abrasions but was not ejected and remained conscious. The sedan, driven by a licensed male with two passengers, was going straight. Police list 'Passenger Distraction' and 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as contributing factors. The crash left the moped’s front and the sedan’s rear damaged. Distraction and confusion on the road led to injury.
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Distracted SUV Driver Rear-Ends Another on Metropolitan▸Jul 13 - Two SUVs collided on Metropolitan Avenue. Driver distraction and tailgating led to a rear-end crash. Three people hurt—back, face, and leg injuries. All conscious. Metal crumpled. System failed them.
According to the police report, two station wagons/SUVs traveling eastbound on Metropolitan Avenue collided in a rear-end crash. The lead vehicle was struck at the center back end by the right front bumper of the following SUV. Three occupants were injured: a 64-year-old male driver with back injuries and whiplash, a 61-year-old female front passenger with facial injuries and whiplash, and an 85-year-old female rear passenger with knee, lower leg injuries, and whiplash. All were conscious and restrained. The report cites driver inattention/distraction and following too closely as contributing factors. No victim actions contributed. The crash underscores the danger of distraction and tailgating behind the wheel.
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SUV Rear-Ends Parked Bus on Yellowstone Boulevard▸Jul 5 - A 66-year-old male driver suffered a head contusion and was semiconscious after his SUV struck the rear of a parked bus on Yellowstone Boulevard in Queens. The crash caused front-end damage to the SUV and rear damage to the bus.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on Yellowstone Boulevard in Queens around 1:00 PM. The driver of a 2023 SUV, a 66-year-old man, was injured with a head contusion and was semiconscious at the scene. The SUV collided with the center back end of a parked 2016 bus. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor to the crash. The SUV sustained front-end damage, while the bus was damaged at its rear. The driver was restrained with a lap belt and airbag deployment was recorded. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. The collision highlights the dangers posed by driver distraction leading to rear-end impacts with stationary vehicles.
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81-Year-Old Pedestrian Injured in Queens Left-Turn Crash▸Jun 30 - An 81-year-old man crossing Queens Boulevard with the signal was struck by a sedan making a left turn. The driver failed to yield and was inattentive. The pedestrian suffered bruises and lower leg injuries but remained conscious.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 1:36 AM on Queens Boulevard near 63 Avenue in Queens. A sedan traveling east was making a left turn when it struck an 81-year-old male pedestrian crossing with the signal at the intersection. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, classified as injury severity level 3, but remained conscious. The report cites driver errors including "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as contributing factors. The vehicle showed no damage despite impact at the left front bumper. The pedestrian's crossing with the signal is noted but not cited as a contributing factor. The driver was licensed and operating a 2020 Nissan sedan. This incident highlights the dangers posed by driver inattention and failure to yield to pedestrians at intersections.
Aug 15 - City law now forces DOT to reveal where bikes and scooters go. Streets and bridges, protected or not. Data goes public. Riders’ movement, danger, and safety projects laid bare. No more hiding the facts.
Int 0745-2024, now enacted, came through the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. It was introduced April 11, 2024, and passed on August 15, 2024. The law orders the Department of Transportation to post current bicycle and micromobility ridership data online, updated monthly or at least yearly. The matter summary reads: 'requiring the department of transportation to provide information about bicycle and other micromobility device activity.' Council Member Selvena N. Brooks-Powers led as primary sponsor, joined by Farías, Restler, Hudson, Schulman, and others. The law demands transparency on where riders travel and what DOT does to keep them safe. This opens the books on bike movement and exposes gaps in protection.
- File Int 0745-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2024-08-15
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Unsafe Speed Crash Injures Passenger on Jewel Avenue▸Aug 12 - Two sedans slammed together on Jewel Avenue. Unsafe speed and bad lane use drove the crash. A 19-year-old passenger took whiplash and full-body injuries. Parked SUVs caught stray damage.
According to the police report, two sedans collided near 113-18 Jewel Avenue in Queens at 11:48 p.m. Both cars were moving southeast when one struck the other's right front quarter panel, while the other hit the left rear quarter panel. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as driver errors. A 19-year-old woman riding in the front seat suffered whiplash and injuries to her whole body. She was conscious and wore a lap belt. Parked SUVs nearby were also damaged in the crash. The report blames driver actions, not the injured passenger.
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Bus Fails to Yield, Injures Queens Pedestrian▸Aug 12 - A 57-year-old woman crossing with the signal was struck by a northbound bus making a right turn on Junction Boulevard. The bus driver failed to yield right-of-way, causing the pedestrian to suffer abrasions and an elbow injury at the intersection.
According to the police report, a bus traveling north on Junction Boulevard in Queens was making a right turn at 11:05 when it failed to yield right-of-way to a 57-year-old female pedestrian crossing with the signal. The pedestrian was injured, sustaining abrasions and an injury to her elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report explicitly cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor attributed to the bus driver. The bus showed no damage, indicating the impact may have been with a non-damaging part of the vehicle or a glancing contact. The pedestrian was conscious and injured at the intersection, with no contributing factors listed on her part beyond the driver’s failure to yield. This incident highlights the dangers posed by driver errors in yielding at intersections, especially involving large vehicles like buses.
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Pedestrian Injured by Sedan Backing Unsafely in Queens▸Aug 4 - A 24-year-old woman walking on 64 Avenue in Queens suffered knee and lower leg abrasions after a sedan backing unsafely struck her. The impact caused center front end damage to a second sedan traveling eastbound nearby.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 19:30 on 64 Avenue in Queens. A sedan was backing unsafely when it struck a 24-year-old female pedestrian who was in the roadway but not at an intersection. The pedestrian sustained abrasions to her knee, lower leg, and foot and remained conscious. The report highlights the driver error of 'Backing Unsafely' as the contributing factor. The pedestrian was not ejected and no contributing factors related to her behavior were cited. The collision caused center front end damage to a second sedan traveling eastbound, which was going straight ahead. Driver errors, specifically unsafe backing, created the conditions for this injury.
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Sedan Crash on Long Island Expressway Injures Two▸Jul 27 - A sedan traveling east on the Long Island Expressway struck another vehicle on its right side doors. Two women, the driver and front passenger, suffered injuries including a back fracture. Police cited unsafe speed and driver distraction as causes.
According to the police report, at 2:30 AM on the Long Island Expressway, a 24-year-old female driver traveling east in a 2020 Mazda sedan was involved in a collision impacting the right side doors of her vehicle. The driver was injured with a fractured back and was in shock, secured by a lap belt and harness. The front passenger, also 24, was injured and in shock. The report identifies 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors for the driver. The point of impact was the left front bumper of the other vehicle, which was unspecified. Both occupants were not ejected. The report highlights driver errors—unsafe speed and distraction—as key causes of the crash, with no contributing factors attributed to the passengers.
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Moped Slams Sedan’s Rear on Queens Boulevard▸Jul 13 - A moped struck a sedan’s rear on Queens Boulevard. The moped driver suffered neck abrasions but stayed conscious. Police cite passenger distraction and confusion as causes. Impact was hard, sudden, and left one hurt.
According to the police report, a 24-year-old male moped driver collided with the left rear bumper of a 2023 Tesla sedan traveling east on Queens Boulevard near 71 Avenue at 20:05. The moped driver, wearing a helmet, suffered neck abrasions but was not ejected and remained conscious. The sedan, driven by a licensed male with two passengers, was going straight. Police list 'Passenger Distraction' and 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as contributing factors. The crash left the moped’s front and the sedan’s rear damaged. Distraction and confusion on the road led to injury.
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Distracted SUV Driver Rear-Ends Another on Metropolitan▸Jul 13 - Two SUVs collided on Metropolitan Avenue. Driver distraction and tailgating led to a rear-end crash. Three people hurt—back, face, and leg injuries. All conscious. Metal crumpled. System failed them.
According to the police report, two station wagons/SUVs traveling eastbound on Metropolitan Avenue collided in a rear-end crash. The lead vehicle was struck at the center back end by the right front bumper of the following SUV. Three occupants were injured: a 64-year-old male driver with back injuries and whiplash, a 61-year-old female front passenger with facial injuries and whiplash, and an 85-year-old female rear passenger with knee, lower leg injuries, and whiplash. All were conscious and restrained. The report cites driver inattention/distraction and following too closely as contributing factors. No victim actions contributed. The crash underscores the danger of distraction and tailgating behind the wheel.
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SUV Rear-Ends Parked Bus on Yellowstone Boulevard▸Jul 5 - A 66-year-old male driver suffered a head contusion and was semiconscious after his SUV struck the rear of a parked bus on Yellowstone Boulevard in Queens. The crash caused front-end damage to the SUV and rear damage to the bus.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on Yellowstone Boulevard in Queens around 1:00 PM. The driver of a 2023 SUV, a 66-year-old man, was injured with a head contusion and was semiconscious at the scene. The SUV collided with the center back end of a parked 2016 bus. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor to the crash. The SUV sustained front-end damage, while the bus was damaged at its rear. The driver was restrained with a lap belt and airbag deployment was recorded. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. The collision highlights the dangers posed by driver distraction leading to rear-end impacts with stationary vehicles.
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81-Year-Old Pedestrian Injured in Queens Left-Turn Crash▸Jun 30 - An 81-year-old man crossing Queens Boulevard with the signal was struck by a sedan making a left turn. The driver failed to yield and was inattentive. The pedestrian suffered bruises and lower leg injuries but remained conscious.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 1:36 AM on Queens Boulevard near 63 Avenue in Queens. A sedan traveling east was making a left turn when it struck an 81-year-old male pedestrian crossing with the signal at the intersection. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, classified as injury severity level 3, but remained conscious. The report cites driver errors including "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as contributing factors. The vehicle showed no damage despite impact at the left front bumper. The pedestrian's crossing with the signal is noted but not cited as a contributing factor. The driver was licensed and operating a 2020 Nissan sedan. This incident highlights the dangers posed by driver inattention and failure to yield to pedestrians at intersections.
Aug 12 - Two sedans slammed together on Jewel Avenue. Unsafe speed and bad lane use drove the crash. A 19-year-old passenger took whiplash and full-body injuries. Parked SUVs caught stray damage.
According to the police report, two sedans collided near 113-18 Jewel Avenue in Queens at 11:48 p.m. Both cars were moving southeast when one struck the other's right front quarter panel, while the other hit the left rear quarter panel. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as driver errors. A 19-year-old woman riding in the front seat suffered whiplash and injuries to her whole body. She was conscious and wore a lap belt. Parked SUVs nearby were also damaged in the crash. The report blames driver actions, not the injured passenger.
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Bus Fails to Yield, Injures Queens Pedestrian▸Aug 12 - A 57-year-old woman crossing with the signal was struck by a northbound bus making a right turn on Junction Boulevard. The bus driver failed to yield right-of-way, causing the pedestrian to suffer abrasions and an elbow injury at the intersection.
According to the police report, a bus traveling north on Junction Boulevard in Queens was making a right turn at 11:05 when it failed to yield right-of-way to a 57-year-old female pedestrian crossing with the signal. The pedestrian was injured, sustaining abrasions and an injury to her elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report explicitly cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor attributed to the bus driver. The bus showed no damage, indicating the impact may have been with a non-damaging part of the vehicle or a glancing contact. The pedestrian was conscious and injured at the intersection, with no contributing factors listed on her part beyond the driver’s failure to yield. This incident highlights the dangers posed by driver errors in yielding at intersections, especially involving large vehicles like buses.
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Pedestrian Injured by Sedan Backing Unsafely in Queens▸Aug 4 - A 24-year-old woman walking on 64 Avenue in Queens suffered knee and lower leg abrasions after a sedan backing unsafely struck her. The impact caused center front end damage to a second sedan traveling eastbound nearby.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 19:30 on 64 Avenue in Queens. A sedan was backing unsafely when it struck a 24-year-old female pedestrian who was in the roadway but not at an intersection. The pedestrian sustained abrasions to her knee, lower leg, and foot and remained conscious. The report highlights the driver error of 'Backing Unsafely' as the contributing factor. The pedestrian was not ejected and no contributing factors related to her behavior were cited. The collision caused center front end damage to a second sedan traveling eastbound, which was going straight ahead. Driver errors, specifically unsafe backing, created the conditions for this injury.
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Sedan Crash on Long Island Expressway Injures Two▸Jul 27 - A sedan traveling east on the Long Island Expressway struck another vehicle on its right side doors. Two women, the driver and front passenger, suffered injuries including a back fracture. Police cited unsafe speed and driver distraction as causes.
According to the police report, at 2:30 AM on the Long Island Expressway, a 24-year-old female driver traveling east in a 2020 Mazda sedan was involved in a collision impacting the right side doors of her vehicle. The driver was injured with a fractured back and was in shock, secured by a lap belt and harness. The front passenger, also 24, was injured and in shock. The report identifies 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors for the driver. The point of impact was the left front bumper of the other vehicle, which was unspecified. Both occupants were not ejected. The report highlights driver errors—unsafe speed and distraction—as key causes of the crash, with no contributing factors attributed to the passengers.
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Moped Slams Sedan’s Rear on Queens Boulevard▸Jul 13 - A moped struck a sedan’s rear on Queens Boulevard. The moped driver suffered neck abrasions but stayed conscious. Police cite passenger distraction and confusion as causes. Impact was hard, sudden, and left one hurt.
According to the police report, a 24-year-old male moped driver collided with the left rear bumper of a 2023 Tesla sedan traveling east on Queens Boulevard near 71 Avenue at 20:05. The moped driver, wearing a helmet, suffered neck abrasions but was not ejected and remained conscious. The sedan, driven by a licensed male with two passengers, was going straight. Police list 'Passenger Distraction' and 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as contributing factors. The crash left the moped’s front and the sedan’s rear damaged. Distraction and confusion on the road led to injury.
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Distracted SUV Driver Rear-Ends Another on Metropolitan▸Jul 13 - Two SUVs collided on Metropolitan Avenue. Driver distraction and tailgating led to a rear-end crash. Three people hurt—back, face, and leg injuries. All conscious. Metal crumpled. System failed them.
According to the police report, two station wagons/SUVs traveling eastbound on Metropolitan Avenue collided in a rear-end crash. The lead vehicle was struck at the center back end by the right front bumper of the following SUV. Three occupants were injured: a 64-year-old male driver with back injuries and whiplash, a 61-year-old female front passenger with facial injuries and whiplash, and an 85-year-old female rear passenger with knee, lower leg injuries, and whiplash. All were conscious and restrained. The report cites driver inattention/distraction and following too closely as contributing factors. No victim actions contributed. The crash underscores the danger of distraction and tailgating behind the wheel.
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SUV Rear-Ends Parked Bus on Yellowstone Boulevard▸Jul 5 - A 66-year-old male driver suffered a head contusion and was semiconscious after his SUV struck the rear of a parked bus on Yellowstone Boulevard in Queens. The crash caused front-end damage to the SUV and rear damage to the bus.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on Yellowstone Boulevard in Queens around 1:00 PM. The driver of a 2023 SUV, a 66-year-old man, was injured with a head contusion and was semiconscious at the scene. The SUV collided with the center back end of a parked 2016 bus. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor to the crash. The SUV sustained front-end damage, while the bus was damaged at its rear. The driver was restrained with a lap belt and airbag deployment was recorded. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. The collision highlights the dangers posed by driver distraction leading to rear-end impacts with stationary vehicles.
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81-Year-Old Pedestrian Injured in Queens Left-Turn Crash▸Jun 30 - An 81-year-old man crossing Queens Boulevard with the signal was struck by a sedan making a left turn. The driver failed to yield and was inattentive. The pedestrian suffered bruises and lower leg injuries but remained conscious.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 1:36 AM on Queens Boulevard near 63 Avenue in Queens. A sedan traveling east was making a left turn when it struck an 81-year-old male pedestrian crossing with the signal at the intersection. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, classified as injury severity level 3, but remained conscious. The report cites driver errors including "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as contributing factors. The vehicle showed no damage despite impact at the left front bumper. The pedestrian's crossing with the signal is noted but not cited as a contributing factor. The driver was licensed and operating a 2020 Nissan sedan. This incident highlights the dangers posed by driver inattention and failure to yield to pedestrians at intersections.
Aug 12 - A 57-year-old woman crossing with the signal was struck by a northbound bus making a right turn on Junction Boulevard. The bus driver failed to yield right-of-way, causing the pedestrian to suffer abrasions and an elbow injury at the intersection.
According to the police report, a bus traveling north on Junction Boulevard in Queens was making a right turn at 11:05 when it failed to yield right-of-way to a 57-year-old female pedestrian crossing with the signal. The pedestrian was injured, sustaining abrasions and an injury to her elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report explicitly cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor attributed to the bus driver. The bus showed no damage, indicating the impact may have been with a non-damaging part of the vehicle or a glancing contact. The pedestrian was conscious and injured at the intersection, with no contributing factors listed on her part beyond the driver’s failure to yield. This incident highlights the dangers posed by driver errors in yielding at intersections, especially involving large vehicles like buses.
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Pedestrian Injured by Sedan Backing Unsafely in Queens▸Aug 4 - A 24-year-old woman walking on 64 Avenue in Queens suffered knee and lower leg abrasions after a sedan backing unsafely struck her. The impact caused center front end damage to a second sedan traveling eastbound nearby.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 19:30 on 64 Avenue in Queens. A sedan was backing unsafely when it struck a 24-year-old female pedestrian who was in the roadway but not at an intersection. The pedestrian sustained abrasions to her knee, lower leg, and foot and remained conscious. The report highlights the driver error of 'Backing Unsafely' as the contributing factor. The pedestrian was not ejected and no contributing factors related to her behavior were cited. The collision caused center front end damage to a second sedan traveling eastbound, which was going straight ahead. Driver errors, specifically unsafe backing, created the conditions for this injury.
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Sedan Crash on Long Island Expressway Injures Two▸Jul 27 - A sedan traveling east on the Long Island Expressway struck another vehicle on its right side doors. Two women, the driver and front passenger, suffered injuries including a back fracture. Police cited unsafe speed and driver distraction as causes.
According to the police report, at 2:30 AM on the Long Island Expressway, a 24-year-old female driver traveling east in a 2020 Mazda sedan was involved in a collision impacting the right side doors of her vehicle. The driver was injured with a fractured back and was in shock, secured by a lap belt and harness. The front passenger, also 24, was injured and in shock. The report identifies 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors for the driver. The point of impact was the left front bumper of the other vehicle, which was unspecified. Both occupants were not ejected. The report highlights driver errors—unsafe speed and distraction—as key causes of the crash, with no contributing factors attributed to the passengers.
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Moped Slams Sedan’s Rear on Queens Boulevard▸Jul 13 - A moped struck a sedan’s rear on Queens Boulevard. The moped driver suffered neck abrasions but stayed conscious. Police cite passenger distraction and confusion as causes. Impact was hard, sudden, and left one hurt.
According to the police report, a 24-year-old male moped driver collided with the left rear bumper of a 2023 Tesla sedan traveling east on Queens Boulevard near 71 Avenue at 20:05. The moped driver, wearing a helmet, suffered neck abrasions but was not ejected and remained conscious. The sedan, driven by a licensed male with two passengers, was going straight. Police list 'Passenger Distraction' and 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as contributing factors. The crash left the moped’s front and the sedan’s rear damaged. Distraction and confusion on the road led to injury.
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Distracted SUV Driver Rear-Ends Another on Metropolitan▸Jul 13 - Two SUVs collided on Metropolitan Avenue. Driver distraction and tailgating led to a rear-end crash. Three people hurt—back, face, and leg injuries. All conscious. Metal crumpled. System failed them.
According to the police report, two station wagons/SUVs traveling eastbound on Metropolitan Avenue collided in a rear-end crash. The lead vehicle was struck at the center back end by the right front bumper of the following SUV. Three occupants were injured: a 64-year-old male driver with back injuries and whiplash, a 61-year-old female front passenger with facial injuries and whiplash, and an 85-year-old female rear passenger with knee, lower leg injuries, and whiplash. All were conscious and restrained. The report cites driver inattention/distraction and following too closely as contributing factors. No victim actions contributed. The crash underscores the danger of distraction and tailgating behind the wheel.
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SUV Rear-Ends Parked Bus on Yellowstone Boulevard▸Jul 5 - A 66-year-old male driver suffered a head contusion and was semiconscious after his SUV struck the rear of a parked bus on Yellowstone Boulevard in Queens. The crash caused front-end damage to the SUV and rear damage to the bus.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on Yellowstone Boulevard in Queens around 1:00 PM. The driver of a 2023 SUV, a 66-year-old man, was injured with a head contusion and was semiconscious at the scene. The SUV collided with the center back end of a parked 2016 bus. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor to the crash. The SUV sustained front-end damage, while the bus was damaged at its rear. The driver was restrained with a lap belt and airbag deployment was recorded. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. The collision highlights the dangers posed by driver distraction leading to rear-end impacts with stationary vehicles.
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81-Year-Old Pedestrian Injured in Queens Left-Turn Crash▸Jun 30 - An 81-year-old man crossing Queens Boulevard with the signal was struck by a sedan making a left turn. The driver failed to yield and was inattentive. The pedestrian suffered bruises and lower leg injuries but remained conscious.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 1:36 AM on Queens Boulevard near 63 Avenue in Queens. A sedan traveling east was making a left turn when it struck an 81-year-old male pedestrian crossing with the signal at the intersection. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, classified as injury severity level 3, but remained conscious. The report cites driver errors including "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as contributing factors. The vehicle showed no damage despite impact at the left front bumper. The pedestrian's crossing with the signal is noted but not cited as a contributing factor. The driver was licensed and operating a 2020 Nissan sedan. This incident highlights the dangers posed by driver inattention and failure to yield to pedestrians at intersections.
Aug 4 - A 24-year-old woman walking on 64 Avenue in Queens suffered knee and lower leg abrasions after a sedan backing unsafely struck her. The impact caused center front end damage to a second sedan traveling eastbound nearby.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 19:30 on 64 Avenue in Queens. A sedan was backing unsafely when it struck a 24-year-old female pedestrian who was in the roadway but not at an intersection. The pedestrian sustained abrasions to her knee, lower leg, and foot and remained conscious. The report highlights the driver error of 'Backing Unsafely' as the contributing factor. The pedestrian was not ejected and no contributing factors related to her behavior were cited. The collision caused center front end damage to a second sedan traveling eastbound, which was going straight ahead. Driver errors, specifically unsafe backing, created the conditions for this injury.
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Sedan Crash on Long Island Expressway Injures Two▸Jul 27 - A sedan traveling east on the Long Island Expressway struck another vehicle on its right side doors. Two women, the driver and front passenger, suffered injuries including a back fracture. Police cited unsafe speed and driver distraction as causes.
According to the police report, at 2:30 AM on the Long Island Expressway, a 24-year-old female driver traveling east in a 2020 Mazda sedan was involved in a collision impacting the right side doors of her vehicle. The driver was injured with a fractured back and was in shock, secured by a lap belt and harness. The front passenger, also 24, was injured and in shock. The report identifies 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors for the driver. The point of impact was the left front bumper of the other vehicle, which was unspecified. Both occupants were not ejected. The report highlights driver errors—unsafe speed and distraction—as key causes of the crash, with no contributing factors attributed to the passengers.
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Moped Slams Sedan’s Rear on Queens Boulevard▸Jul 13 - A moped struck a sedan’s rear on Queens Boulevard. The moped driver suffered neck abrasions but stayed conscious. Police cite passenger distraction and confusion as causes. Impact was hard, sudden, and left one hurt.
According to the police report, a 24-year-old male moped driver collided with the left rear bumper of a 2023 Tesla sedan traveling east on Queens Boulevard near 71 Avenue at 20:05. The moped driver, wearing a helmet, suffered neck abrasions but was not ejected and remained conscious. The sedan, driven by a licensed male with two passengers, was going straight. Police list 'Passenger Distraction' and 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as contributing factors. The crash left the moped’s front and the sedan’s rear damaged. Distraction and confusion on the road led to injury.
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Distracted SUV Driver Rear-Ends Another on Metropolitan▸Jul 13 - Two SUVs collided on Metropolitan Avenue. Driver distraction and tailgating led to a rear-end crash. Three people hurt—back, face, and leg injuries. All conscious. Metal crumpled. System failed them.
According to the police report, two station wagons/SUVs traveling eastbound on Metropolitan Avenue collided in a rear-end crash. The lead vehicle was struck at the center back end by the right front bumper of the following SUV. Three occupants were injured: a 64-year-old male driver with back injuries and whiplash, a 61-year-old female front passenger with facial injuries and whiplash, and an 85-year-old female rear passenger with knee, lower leg injuries, and whiplash. All were conscious and restrained. The report cites driver inattention/distraction and following too closely as contributing factors. No victim actions contributed. The crash underscores the danger of distraction and tailgating behind the wheel.
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SUV Rear-Ends Parked Bus on Yellowstone Boulevard▸Jul 5 - A 66-year-old male driver suffered a head contusion and was semiconscious after his SUV struck the rear of a parked bus on Yellowstone Boulevard in Queens. The crash caused front-end damage to the SUV and rear damage to the bus.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on Yellowstone Boulevard in Queens around 1:00 PM. The driver of a 2023 SUV, a 66-year-old man, was injured with a head contusion and was semiconscious at the scene. The SUV collided with the center back end of a parked 2016 bus. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor to the crash. The SUV sustained front-end damage, while the bus was damaged at its rear. The driver was restrained with a lap belt and airbag deployment was recorded. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. The collision highlights the dangers posed by driver distraction leading to rear-end impacts with stationary vehicles.
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81-Year-Old Pedestrian Injured in Queens Left-Turn Crash▸Jun 30 - An 81-year-old man crossing Queens Boulevard with the signal was struck by a sedan making a left turn. The driver failed to yield and was inattentive. The pedestrian suffered bruises and lower leg injuries but remained conscious.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 1:36 AM on Queens Boulevard near 63 Avenue in Queens. A sedan traveling east was making a left turn when it struck an 81-year-old male pedestrian crossing with the signal at the intersection. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, classified as injury severity level 3, but remained conscious. The report cites driver errors including "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as contributing factors. The vehicle showed no damage despite impact at the left front bumper. The pedestrian's crossing with the signal is noted but not cited as a contributing factor. The driver was licensed and operating a 2020 Nissan sedan. This incident highlights the dangers posed by driver inattention and failure to yield to pedestrians at intersections.
Jul 27 - A sedan traveling east on the Long Island Expressway struck another vehicle on its right side doors. Two women, the driver and front passenger, suffered injuries including a back fracture. Police cited unsafe speed and driver distraction as causes.
According to the police report, at 2:30 AM on the Long Island Expressway, a 24-year-old female driver traveling east in a 2020 Mazda sedan was involved in a collision impacting the right side doors of her vehicle. The driver was injured with a fractured back and was in shock, secured by a lap belt and harness. The front passenger, also 24, was injured and in shock. The report identifies 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors for the driver. The point of impact was the left front bumper of the other vehicle, which was unspecified. Both occupants were not ejected. The report highlights driver errors—unsafe speed and distraction—as key causes of the crash, with no contributing factors attributed to the passengers.
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Moped Slams Sedan’s Rear on Queens Boulevard▸Jul 13 - A moped struck a sedan’s rear on Queens Boulevard. The moped driver suffered neck abrasions but stayed conscious. Police cite passenger distraction and confusion as causes. Impact was hard, sudden, and left one hurt.
According to the police report, a 24-year-old male moped driver collided with the left rear bumper of a 2023 Tesla sedan traveling east on Queens Boulevard near 71 Avenue at 20:05. The moped driver, wearing a helmet, suffered neck abrasions but was not ejected and remained conscious. The sedan, driven by a licensed male with two passengers, was going straight. Police list 'Passenger Distraction' and 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as contributing factors. The crash left the moped’s front and the sedan’s rear damaged. Distraction and confusion on the road led to injury.
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Distracted SUV Driver Rear-Ends Another on Metropolitan▸Jul 13 - Two SUVs collided on Metropolitan Avenue. Driver distraction and tailgating led to a rear-end crash. Three people hurt—back, face, and leg injuries. All conscious. Metal crumpled. System failed them.
According to the police report, two station wagons/SUVs traveling eastbound on Metropolitan Avenue collided in a rear-end crash. The lead vehicle was struck at the center back end by the right front bumper of the following SUV. Three occupants were injured: a 64-year-old male driver with back injuries and whiplash, a 61-year-old female front passenger with facial injuries and whiplash, and an 85-year-old female rear passenger with knee, lower leg injuries, and whiplash. All were conscious and restrained. The report cites driver inattention/distraction and following too closely as contributing factors. No victim actions contributed. The crash underscores the danger of distraction and tailgating behind the wheel.
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SUV Rear-Ends Parked Bus on Yellowstone Boulevard▸Jul 5 - A 66-year-old male driver suffered a head contusion and was semiconscious after his SUV struck the rear of a parked bus on Yellowstone Boulevard in Queens. The crash caused front-end damage to the SUV and rear damage to the bus.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on Yellowstone Boulevard in Queens around 1:00 PM. The driver of a 2023 SUV, a 66-year-old man, was injured with a head contusion and was semiconscious at the scene. The SUV collided with the center back end of a parked 2016 bus. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor to the crash. The SUV sustained front-end damage, while the bus was damaged at its rear. The driver was restrained with a lap belt and airbag deployment was recorded. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. The collision highlights the dangers posed by driver distraction leading to rear-end impacts with stationary vehicles.
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81-Year-Old Pedestrian Injured in Queens Left-Turn Crash▸Jun 30 - An 81-year-old man crossing Queens Boulevard with the signal was struck by a sedan making a left turn. The driver failed to yield and was inattentive. The pedestrian suffered bruises and lower leg injuries but remained conscious.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 1:36 AM on Queens Boulevard near 63 Avenue in Queens. A sedan traveling east was making a left turn when it struck an 81-year-old male pedestrian crossing with the signal at the intersection. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, classified as injury severity level 3, but remained conscious. The report cites driver errors including "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as contributing factors. The vehicle showed no damage despite impact at the left front bumper. The pedestrian's crossing with the signal is noted but not cited as a contributing factor. The driver was licensed and operating a 2020 Nissan sedan. This incident highlights the dangers posed by driver inattention and failure to yield to pedestrians at intersections.
Jul 13 - A moped struck a sedan’s rear on Queens Boulevard. The moped driver suffered neck abrasions but stayed conscious. Police cite passenger distraction and confusion as causes. Impact was hard, sudden, and left one hurt.
According to the police report, a 24-year-old male moped driver collided with the left rear bumper of a 2023 Tesla sedan traveling east on Queens Boulevard near 71 Avenue at 20:05. The moped driver, wearing a helmet, suffered neck abrasions but was not ejected and remained conscious. The sedan, driven by a licensed male with two passengers, was going straight. Police list 'Passenger Distraction' and 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as contributing factors. The crash left the moped’s front and the sedan’s rear damaged. Distraction and confusion on the road led to injury.
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Distracted SUV Driver Rear-Ends Another on Metropolitan▸Jul 13 - Two SUVs collided on Metropolitan Avenue. Driver distraction and tailgating led to a rear-end crash. Three people hurt—back, face, and leg injuries. All conscious. Metal crumpled. System failed them.
According to the police report, two station wagons/SUVs traveling eastbound on Metropolitan Avenue collided in a rear-end crash. The lead vehicle was struck at the center back end by the right front bumper of the following SUV. Three occupants were injured: a 64-year-old male driver with back injuries and whiplash, a 61-year-old female front passenger with facial injuries and whiplash, and an 85-year-old female rear passenger with knee, lower leg injuries, and whiplash. All were conscious and restrained. The report cites driver inattention/distraction and following too closely as contributing factors. No victim actions contributed. The crash underscores the danger of distraction and tailgating behind the wheel.
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SUV Rear-Ends Parked Bus on Yellowstone Boulevard▸Jul 5 - A 66-year-old male driver suffered a head contusion and was semiconscious after his SUV struck the rear of a parked bus on Yellowstone Boulevard in Queens. The crash caused front-end damage to the SUV and rear damage to the bus.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on Yellowstone Boulevard in Queens around 1:00 PM. The driver of a 2023 SUV, a 66-year-old man, was injured with a head contusion and was semiconscious at the scene. The SUV collided with the center back end of a parked 2016 bus. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor to the crash. The SUV sustained front-end damage, while the bus was damaged at its rear. The driver was restrained with a lap belt and airbag deployment was recorded. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. The collision highlights the dangers posed by driver distraction leading to rear-end impacts with stationary vehicles.
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81-Year-Old Pedestrian Injured in Queens Left-Turn Crash▸Jun 30 - An 81-year-old man crossing Queens Boulevard with the signal was struck by a sedan making a left turn. The driver failed to yield and was inattentive. The pedestrian suffered bruises and lower leg injuries but remained conscious.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 1:36 AM on Queens Boulevard near 63 Avenue in Queens. A sedan traveling east was making a left turn when it struck an 81-year-old male pedestrian crossing with the signal at the intersection. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, classified as injury severity level 3, but remained conscious. The report cites driver errors including "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as contributing factors. The vehicle showed no damage despite impact at the left front bumper. The pedestrian's crossing with the signal is noted but not cited as a contributing factor. The driver was licensed and operating a 2020 Nissan sedan. This incident highlights the dangers posed by driver inattention and failure to yield to pedestrians at intersections.
Jul 13 - Two SUVs collided on Metropolitan Avenue. Driver distraction and tailgating led to a rear-end crash. Three people hurt—back, face, and leg injuries. All conscious. Metal crumpled. System failed them.
According to the police report, two station wagons/SUVs traveling eastbound on Metropolitan Avenue collided in a rear-end crash. The lead vehicle was struck at the center back end by the right front bumper of the following SUV. Three occupants were injured: a 64-year-old male driver with back injuries and whiplash, a 61-year-old female front passenger with facial injuries and whiplash, and an 85-year-old female rear passenger with knee, lower leg injuries, and whiplash. All were conscious and restrained. The report cites driver inattention/distraction and following too closely as contributing factors. No victim actions contributed. The crash underscores the danger of distraction and tailgating behind the wheel.
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SUV Rear-Ends Parked Bus on Yellowstone Boulevard▸Jul 5 - A 66-year-old male driver suffered a head contusion and was semiconscious after his SUV struck the rear of a parked bus on Yellowstone Boulevard in Queens. The crash caused front-end damage to the SUV and rear damage to the bus.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on Yellowstone Boulevard in Queens around 1:00 PM. The driver of a 2023 SUV, a 66-year-old man, was injured with a head contusion and was semiconscious at the scene. The SUV collided with the center back end of a parked 2016 bus. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor to the crash. The SUV sustained front-end damage, while the bus was damaged at its rear. The driver was restrained with a lap belt and airbag deployment was recorded. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. The collision highlights the dangers posed by driver distraction leading to rear-end impacts with stationary vehicles.
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81-Year-Old Pedestrian Injured in Queens Left-Turn Crash▸Jun 30 - An 81-year-old man crossing Queens Boulevard with the signal was struck by a sedan making a left turn. The driver failed to yield and was inattentive. The pedestrian suffered bruises and lower leg injuries but remained conscious.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 1:36 AM on Queens Boulevard near 63 Avenue in Queens. A sedan traveling east was making a left turn when it struck an 81-year-old male pedestrian crossing with the signal at the intersection. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, classified as injury severity level 3, but remained conscious. The report cites driver errors including "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as contributing factors. The vehicle showed no damage despite impact at the left front bumper. The pedestrian's crossing with the signal is noted but not cited as a contributing factor. The driver was licensed and operating a 2020 Nissan sedan. This incident highlights the dangers posed by driver inattention and failure to yield to pedestrians at intersections.
Jul 5 - A 66-year-old male driver suffered a head contusion and was semiconscious after his SUV struck the rear of a parked bus on Yellowstone Boulevard in Queens. The crash caused front-end damage to the SUV and rear damage to the bus.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on Yellowstone Boulevard in Queens around 1:00 PM. The driver of a 2023 SUV, a 66-year-old man, was injured with a head contusion and was semiconscious at the scene. The SUV collided with the center back end of a parked 2016 bus. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor to the crash. The SUV sustained front-end damage, while the bus was damaged at its rear. The driver was restrained with a lap belt and airbag deployment was recorded. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. The collision highlights the dangers posed by driver distraction leading to rear-end impacts with stationary vehicles.
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81-Year-Old Pedestrian Injured in Queens Left-Turn Crash▸Jun 30 - An 81-year-old man crossing Queens Boulevard with the signal was struck by a sedan making a left turn. The driver failed to yield and was inattentive. The pedestrian suffered bruises and lower leg injuries but remained conscious.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 1:36 AM on Queens Boulevard near 63 Avenue in Queens. A sedan traveling east was making a left turn when it struck an 81-year-old male pedestrian crossing with the signal at the intersection. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, classified as injury severity level 3, but remained conscious. The report cites driver errors including "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as contributing factors. The vehicle showed no damage despite impact at the left front bumper. The pedestrian's crossing with the signal is noted but not cited as a contributing factor. The driver was licensed and operating a 2020 Nissan sedan. This incident highlights the dangers posed by driver inattention and failure to yield to pedestrians at intersections.
Jun 30 - An 81-year-old man crossing Queens Boulevard with the signal was struck by a sedan making a left turn. The driver failed to yield and was inattentive. The pedestrian suffered bruises and lower leg injuries but remained conscious.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 1:36 AM on Queens Boulevard near 63 Avenue in Queens. A sedan traveling east was making a left turn when it struck an 81-year-old male pedestrian crossing with the signal at the intersection. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, classified as injury severity level 3, but remained conscious. The report cites driver errors including "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as contributing factors. The vehicle showed no damage despite impact at the left front bumper. The pedestrian's crossing with the signal is noted but not cited as a contributing factor. The driver was licensed and operating a 2020 Nissan sedan. This incident highlights the dangers posed by driver inattention and failure to yield to pedestrians at intersections.