Queens Streets Run Red—Your Silence Is Their License

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.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4747340 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-05

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.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4744970 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-05

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.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4738055 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-05

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.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4737001 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-05

An 83-year-old woman suffered a fractured arm crossing 68 Avenue. A sedan making a left turn struck her at the intersection. The driver’s inattention caused the collision, leaving the pedestrian injured but conscious with a severe arm injury.

According to the police report, an 83-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing 68 Avenue at an intersection. The collision occurred around 3:00 PM when a sedan, traveling northwest and making a left turn, struck her with its center front end. The pedestrian sustained a fracture and dislocation to her elbow, lower arm, and hand, classified as injury severity level 3. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor to the crash. The driver was licensed and operating a 2020 Honda sedan. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal or crosswalk indication, but the report does not list this as a contributing factor. No vehicle damage was reported. The incident highlights the critical role of driver attention in preventing harm to vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4736006 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-05

A sedan driver blacked out and crashed into parked cars on Metropolitan Avenue. She suffered arm abrasions. The impact damaged several vehicles. Police cite lost consciousness as the cause.

A 38-year-old woman driving a sedan southbound on Metropolitan Avenue in Queens lost consciousness and struck multiple parked cars, according to the police report. She suffered abrasions to her elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report lists 'Lost Consciousness' as the contributing factor. Several parked sedans sustained damage to their rear bumpers and quarter panels from the impact. The driver was wearing a lap belt and held a valid New York license. No other contributing factors or victim actions are noted. The crash underscores the risk posed by sudden driver incapacitation in city traffic.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4735774 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-05

A 77-year-old woman suffered a head abrasion after a distracted driver backing an SUV struck her while she emerged from behind a parked vehicle on 66 Avenue. The impact caused injury despite no vehicle damage reported.

According to the police report, a 77-year-old female pedestrian was injured when a 2015 Nissan SUV backing east on 66 Avenue struck her. The pedestrian was emerging from in front of or behind a parked vehicle when the collision occurred. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor to the crash. The driver, a licensed male from Pennsylvania, was backing the vehicle at the time of impact. The pedestrian sustained a head abrasion and was conscious after the collision. No damage was reported to the SUV, indicating a low-speed impact. The report does not list any pedestrian behaviors as contributing factors, focusing solely on the driver's failure to maintain attention while reversing.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4732002 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-05

A box truck struck a parked food truck on Austin Street in Queens, injuring a 59-year-old male passenger inside. The impact damaged the left rear quarter panel of the food truck. The passenger suffered moderate burns and lower leg injuries.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Austin Street in Queens at 10:09. A box truck traveling east struck the left rear quarter panel of a parked food truck. The report cites "Following Too Closely" as the contributing factor, indicating driver error by the box truck operator. The food truck was stationary before the collision. The injured party was a 59-year-old male passenger inside the food truck, who sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, along with a moderate burn. He was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The box truck driver was licensed in New York. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4731616 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-05

Senate backs S 9752. Mt. Vernon gets green light for up to 20 school speed zones. Law aims to slow cars near kids. Most senators vote yes. A few say no. Streets may change. Danger remains for the young.

Senate Bill S 9752, sponsored by Jamaal Bailey, authorizes Mt. Vernon to launch a school speed zone demonstration program, with up to twenty zones allowed. The bill passed the Senate on June 7, 2024, during a committee vote. The matter title reads: 'Authorizes the city of Mt. Vernon to establish a school speed zone demonstration program; authorizes installation in no more than twenty school speed zones in such city.' Bailey and a majority of senators voted yes, while a handful opposed. The bill targets speeding near schools, a known threat to children and other vulnerable road users. No formal safety analyst note was provided.

• File S 9752, Open States, Published 2024-06-07

Senate backs S 9752. Mt. Vernon gets green light for up to 20 school speed zones. Law aims to slow cars near kids. Most senators vote yes. A few say no. Streets may change. Danger remains for the young.

Senate Bill S 9752, sponsored by Jamaal Bailey, authorizes Mt. Vernon to launch a school speed zone demonstration program, with up to twenty zones allowed. The bill passed the Senate on June 7, 2024, during a committee vote. The matter title reads: 'Authorizes the city of Mt. Vernon to establish a school speed zone demonstration program; authorizes installation in no more than twenty school speed zones in such city.' Bailey and a majority of senators voted yes, while a handful opposed. The bill targets speeding near schools, a known threat to children and other vulnerable road users. No formal safety analyst note was provided.

• File S 9752, Open States, Published 2024-06-07

Senate backs S 9752. Mt. Vernon gets green light for up to 20 school speed zones. Law aims to slow cars near kids. Most senators vote yes. A few say no. Streets may change. Danger remains for the young.

Senate Bill S 9752, sponsored by Jamaal Bailey, authorizes Mt. Vernon to launch a school speed zone demonstration program, with up to twenty zones allowed. The bill passed the Senate on June 7, 2024, during a committee vote. The matter title reads: 'Authorizes the city of Mt. Vernon to establish a school speed zone demonstration program; authorizes installation in no more than twenty school speed zones in such city.' Bailey and a majority of senators voted yes, while a handful opposed. The bill targets speeding near schools, a known threat to children and other vulnerable road users. No formal safety analyst note was provided.

• File S 9752, Open States, Published 2024-06-07

Senate backs S 9752. Mt. Vernon gets green light for up to 20 school speed zones. Law aims to slow cars near kids. Most senators vote yes. A few say no. Streets may change. Danger remains for the young.

Senate Bill S 9752, sponsored by Jamaal Bailey, authorizes Mt. Vernon to launch a school speed zone demonstration program, with up to twenty zones allowed. The bill passed the Senate on June 7, 2024, during a committee vote. The matter title reads: 'Authorizes the city of Mt. Vernon to establish a school speed zone demonstration program; authorizes installation in no more than twenty school speed zones in such city.' Bailey and a majority of senators voted yes, while a handful opposed. The bill targets speeding near schools, a known threat to children and other vulnerable road users. No formal safety analyst note was provided.

• File S 9752, Open States, Published 2024-06-07

Senate backs S 9752. Mt. Vernon gets green light for up to 20 school speed zones. Law aims to slow cars near kids. Most senators vote yes. A few say no. Streets may change. Danger remains for the young.

Senate Bill S 9752, sponsored by Jamaal Bailey, authorizes Mt. Vernon to launch a school speed zone demonstration program, with up to twenty zones allowed. The bill passed the Senate on June 7, 2024, during a committee vote. The matter title reads: 'Authorizes the city of Mt. Vernon to establish a school speed zone demonstration program; authorizes installation in no more than twenty school speed zones in such city.' Bailey and a majority of senators voted yes, while a handful opposed. The bill targets speeding near schools, a known threat to children and other vulnerable road users. No formal safety analyst note was provided.

• File S 9752, Open States, Published 2024-06-07

Senate backs S 9752. Mt. Vernon gets green light for up to 20 school speed zones. Law aims to slow cars near kids. Most senators vote yes. A few say no. Streets may change. Danger remains for the young.

Senate Bill S 9752, sponsored by Jamaal Bailey, authorizes Mt. Vernon to launch a school speed zone demonstration program, with up to twenty zones allowed. The bill passed the Senate on June 7, 2024, during a committee vote. The matter title reads: 'Authorizes the city of Mt. Vernon to establish a school speed zone demonstration program; authorizes installation in no more than twenty school speed zones in such city.' Bailey and a majority of senators voted yes, while a handful opposed. The bill targets speeding near schools, a known threat to children and other vulnerable road users. No formal safety analyst note was provided.

• File S 9752, Open States, Published 2024-06-07

Lawmakers back speed cameras near Kingston schools. Cameras catch drivers who speed. The bill passed both chambers. It sunsets in 2029. Children and families walk safer, but the fix is temporary.

Senate Bill S 8607, titled 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of Kingston,' passed the Senate on June 6, 2024, and the Assembly on June 7, 2024. The bill, sponsored by Senator Michelle Hinchey, creates a camera program to catch speeding drivers near schools. The program ends December 31, 2029. The measure saw broad support in both chambers, but some lawmakers voted no. The bill aims to protect children and families on foot near schools, but its impact will end unless renewed. No safety analyst note was provided.

• File S 8607, Open States, Published 2024-06-07

Assembly passes A 7652. Schenectady gets school speed cameras. Law aims to slow drivers near kids. Cameras expire in 2028. Vote split. Streets may get safer for children on foot.

Bill A 7652, titled 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of Schenectady,' passed the Assembly on June 7, 2024. The measure, sponsored by Assemblymembers Phil Steck and Angelo Santabarbara, creates a camera program to catch speeding drivers near schools. The program ends December 31, 2028. The Assembly vote saw strong support but also opposition. Steck and Santabarbara led the push. The bill's text is blunt: 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of Schenectady.' No formal safety analyst note was provided, but speed cameras have a record of reducing driver speed and protecting children walking to school.

• File A 7652, Open States, Published 2024-06-07

Assembly passes A 7652. Schenectady gets school speed cameras. Law aims to slow drivers near kids. Cameras expire in 2028. Vote split. Streets may get safer for children on foot.

Bill A 7652, titled 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of Schenectady,' passed the Assembly on June 7, 2024. The measure, sponsored by Assemblymembers Phil Steck and Angelo Santabarbara, creates a camera program to catch speeding drivers near schools. The program ends December 31, 2028. The Assembly vote saw strong support but also opposition. Steck and Santabarbara led the push. The bill's text is blunt: 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of Schenectady.' No formal safety analyst note was provided, but speed cameras have a record of reducing driver speed and protecting children walking to school.

• File A 7652, Open States, Published 2024-06-07

Lawmakers back speed cameras near Kingston schools. Cameras catch drivers who speed. The bill passed both chambers. It sunsets in 2029. Children and families walk safer, but the fix is temporary.

Senate Bill S 8607, titled 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of Kingston,' passed the Senate on June 6, 2024, and the Assembly on June 7, 2024. The bill, sponsored by Senator Michelle Hinchey, creates a camera program to catch speeding drivers near schools. The program ends December 31, 2029. The measure saw broad support in both chambers, but some lawmakers voted no. The bill aims to protect children and families on foot near schools, but its impact will end unless renewed. No safety analyst note was provided.

• File S 8607, Open States, Published 2024-06-06

Lawmakers back speed cameras near Kingston schools. Cameras catch drivers who speed. The bill passed both chambers. It sunsets in 2029. Children and families walk safer, but the fix is temporary.

Senate Bill S 8607, titled 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of Kingston,' passed the Senate on June 6, 2024, and the Assembly on June 7, 2024. The bill, sponsored by Senator Michelle Hinchey, creates a camera program to catch speeding drivers near schools. The program ends December 31, 2029. The measure saw broad support in both chambers, but some lawmakers voted no. The bill aims to protect children and families on foot near schools, but its impact will end unless renewed. No safety analyst note was provided.

• File S 8607, Open States, Published 2024-06-06

Lawmakers back speed cameras near Kingston schools. Cameras catch drivers who speed. The bill passed both chambers. It sunsets in 2029. Children and families walk safer, but the fix is temporary.

Senate Bill S 8607, titled 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of Kingston,' passed the Senate on June 6, 2024, and the Assembly on June 7, 2024. The bill, sponsored by Senator Michelle Hinchey, creates a camera program to catch speeding drivers near schools. The program ends December 31, 2029. The measure saw broad support in both chambers, but some lawmakers voted no. The bill aims to protect children and families on foot near schools, but its impact will end unless renewed. No safety analyst note was provided.

• File S 8607, Open States, Published 2024-06-06