Who’s Injuring and Killing Pedestrians in Queens CB7?
Blood on Queens Streets: Who Will Stop the Killing?
Queens CB7: Jan 1, 2022 - Jul 12, 2025
The Toll in Flesh and Bone
The streets of Queens CB7 do not forgive. Since 2022, 23 people have died and 3,236 have been injured in crashes here. Eighty-five suffered injuries so severe they will never be the same. These are not just numbers. They are mothers, children, elders—the man who never made it home, the woman left broken at the curb.
Last month, a bus jumped the curb at 57th Road and Main Street. Seven people were hurt. A passenger, clutching her child, said, “I have a baby with me. That would be scary. I’ll be more cautious of my surroundings.” The bus driver, just 25, told police he misjudged the curb. Later, video showed he may have fallen asleep. The MTA pulled him from service. The investigation drags on. Another rider said, “It must be very devastating for the people that were on the bus,” as the pole stood bent and the sidewalk scarred.
Who Pays the Price
Pedestrians and cyclists take the brunt. In the last twelve months, three people died and 1,111 were hurt in crashes here. Children, elders, and those on foot or bike are most likely to pay with their bodies. Cars and SUVs are the main killers, responsible for most deaths and injuries. The violence is steady. It does not stop for rain, sun, or the school bell.
What Leaders Have Done—and Not Done
Some steps forward, too many sideways. Council Member Sandra Ung has co-sponsored bills for speed humps, raised crosswalks, and better lighting. She backed a study on safer street design. But when the Council voted to end jaywalking enforcement—a move proven to protect the vulnerable—she was absent. Council Member Vickie Paladino voted no. She did, however, celebrate new car-free school streets, calling them a win for children’s safety.
Senator John Liu voted yes on the Stop Super Speeders Act, a bill that would force repeat speeders to install devices that keep them from breaking the limit. But the carnage continues. The city has the power to lower speed limits to 20 mph. It has not done so.
The Next Step Is Yours
This is not fate. It is policy. Every day leaders wait, another family is shattered. Call your council member. Demand a 20 mph speed limit. Demand real protection for those who walk and ride. The blood on the street is not an accident. It is a choice. Make them choose life.
Frequently Asked Questions
▸ Where does Queens CB7 sit politically?
▸ Which areas are in Queens CB7?
▸ What types of vehicles caused injuries and deaths to pedestrians in Queens CB7?
▸ Are these crashes just accidents?
▸ What can local politicians do to make streets safer?
▸ What is CrashCount?
Citations
▸ Citations
- MTA Bus Slams Curb, Injures Seven, CBS New York, Published 2025-07-11
- MTA Bus Slams Curb, Injures Seven, CBS New York, Published 2025-07-11
- More Safe School Streets Coming To NYC This Fall, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2024-08-29
- File S 4045, Open States, Published 2025-05-20
Other Representatives
District 40
136-20 38th Ave. Suite 10A, Flushing, NY 11354
Room 712, Legislative Office Building, Albany, NY 12248
District 19
250 Broadway, Suite 1551, New York, NY 10007
212-788-7250
District 16
38-50 Bell Blvd. Suite C, Bayside, NY 11361
Room 915, Legislative Office Building, Albany, NY 12247
▸ Other Geographies
Queens CB7 Queens Community Board 7 sits in Queens, Precinct 109, District 19, AD 40, SD 16.
It contains College Point, Whitestone-Beechhurst, Bay Terrace-Clearview, Murray Hill-Broadway Flushing, East Flushing, Queensboro Hill, Flushing-Willets Point, Fort Totten, Kissena Park.
▸ See also
Traffic Safety Timeline for Queens Community Board 7
Queens Sedans Collide in Unsafe Backing Crash▸Two sedans collided on 148 Street. One driver backed unsafely, striking the other car. The backing driver suffered a fractured, dislocated elbow. Metal twisted. No pedestrians or cyclists involved.
According to the police report, two sedans crashed at 17:00 on 148 Street in Queens. One driver, backing unsafely, struck another sedan traveling east. The backing driver, a 51-year-old man, suffered a fractured and dislocated elbow. The report lists "Backing Unsafely" as the contributing factor. Both drivers were licensed. Damage hit the left rear bumper of the backing sedan and the right front bumper of the other. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. No victim actions contributed to the crash.
SUV Slams Sedan After Failing to Yield▸SUV hit sedan’s rear on Whitestone Expressway. Woman driver, 63, suffered head contusion. Police cited failure to yield and passing too closely. Night crash. System failed to protect her.
According to the police report, a northbound SUV struck the left rear quarter panel of a sedan on Whitestone Expressway at 11:34 p.m. The 63-year-old woman driving the sedan was injured with a head contusion. She was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Passing Too Closely' as contributing factors by the SUV driver. The sedan driver was the only occupant and was not ejected. No victim actions were cited as contributing factors. The crash underscores the danger faced by vulnerable road users when drivers fail to yield.
SUV Strikes E-Bike on Sanford Avenue▸An SUV parked on Sanford Avenue struck an eastbound e-bike, injuring the female cyclist. The impact hit the bike's front center and the SUV's left side doors. The cyclist suffered back injuries and shock, highlighting a failure to yield right-of-way.
According to the police report, a 2004 GMC SUV was parked on Sanford Avenue when it collided with an eastbound e-bike. The e-bike driver, a 27-year-old woman, was injured with back trauma and experienced shock. The point of impact was the left side doors of the SUV and the center front end of the e-bike. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor, indicating the SUV driver did not properly yield to the cyclist. The cyclist was not ejected and no safety equipment or victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors. The SUV driver was licensed in New Mexico, and the crash occurred at 10:43 AM in Queens, zip code 11355.
Bus Hits Woman Crossing 34 Avenue▸A bus struck a 36-year-old woman crossing 34 Avenue near Union Street. She suffered a head injury and lost consciousness. The police report cites pedestrian confusion as a factor. The bus’s front end was damaged.
According to the police report, a bus traveling north on 34 Avenue struck a 36-year-old woman crossing near Union Street at 6:16 AM. The pedestrian was injured in the head and rendered unconscious, with minor bleeding. The report lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a contributing factor. The bus hit the pedestrian with its center front end, damaging the left front bumper. No driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding are cited in the report. The collision underscores the danger faced by pedestrians at this intersection.
Rear-End Collision Injures 19-Year-Old Driver▸Two sedans traveling north collided on Main Street in Queens. The 19-year-old female driver in the rear vehicle suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Both drivers were licensed and going straight when the crash occurred late at night.
According to the police report, two sedans were traveling north on Main Street in Queens around 11:35 p.m. The rear vehicle, a 2022 Mercedes driven by a 19-year-old female, struck the center back end of the front vehicle, a 2017 Lexus. The impact caused neck injuries and whiplash to the rear driver, who was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. Both drivers were licensed in New York and were going straight ahead prior to the collision. The point of impact on the rear vehicle was the center back end, while the front vehicle sustained damage to the left front bumper. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not attribute fault to the injured driver or note any pedestrian involvement.
Rear-End Collision on Bell Boulevard Injures Passenger▸Two sedans collided head-to-tail on Bell Boulevard. The front passenger suffered a back injury and whiplash. Police cited driver inattention and following too closely as causes. Both vehicles were traveling eastbound when the crash occurred.
According to the police report, two sedans traveling eastbound on Bell Boulevard collided in a rear-end crash. The impact occurred at the center back end of the lead vehicle and the center front end of the trailing vehicle. The front passenger in one sedan, a 35-year-old woman, was injured with back pain and whiplash but was not ejected and was conscious. She was wearing a lap belt. The report lists driver errors including 'Following Too Closely' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. Both drivers were licensed and driving straight ahead. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The collision highlights the dangers of tailgating and distracted driving on this stretch of roadway.
SUV Strikes Bicyclist on Union Street Queens▸A northbound SUV collided with a southbound bicyclist at Union Street in Queens. The 46-year-old female cyclist suffered facial abrasions but was conscious. Police cited failure to yield right-of-way and other vehicular factors as causes of the crash.
According to the police report, a 2013 Nissan SUV traveling north on Union Street collided with a southbound bicyclist. The bicyclist, a 46-year-old woman, was injured with abrasions to her face and remained conscious after the impact. The SUV struck the cyclist with its center front end. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Other Vehicular' factors as contributing causes, highlighting driver error on the part of the SUV operator. The bicyclist was not ejected and wore a lap belt and harness, though these were not cited as contributing factors. Vehicle damage was minimal or not reported. The crash occurred at 8:20 AM in Queens, ZIP code 11355. The police report emphasizes driver failure to yield as the primary cause, underscoring systemic dangers for vulnerable road users.
Motorcycle and Sedan Collide on College Point Blvd▸A motorcycle making a right turn collided with a sedan traveling straight south on College Point Boulevard. The motorcycle driver suffered knee and lower leg abrasions. Police cited driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors in the crash.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 17:00 on College Point Boulevard involving a motorcycle and a sedan. The motorcycle was making a right turn while the sedan was traveling straight south. The point of impact was the center front end of both vehicles. The motorcycle driver, a 31-year-old male, sustained abrasions to his knee and lower leg but was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor, indicating driver error. Both drivers were licensed. The motorcycle driver was not wearing safety equipment. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors. The collision caused damage to the center front ends of both vehicles and the left side doors of a parked sedan nearby.
SUV Driver Impaired Hits Cyclist in Queens▸A westbound SUV struck a 23-year-old bicyclist on Booth Memorial Avenue. The cyclist suffered head abrasions. Police cite alcohol involvement and failure to yield as crash factors.
According to the police report, a 23-year-old male bicyclist was injured when a westbound SUV struck him on Booth Memorial Avenue in Queens at 21:50. The cyclist suffered head abrasions and remained conscious. The report lists alcohol involvement and failure to yield right-of-way as contributing factors. The SUV, a 2020 Ford, was driven by a licensed male. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead. The bicyclist was not ejected. The police report does not blame the cyclist, but highlights driver impairment and failure to yield as systemic dangers in this crash.
Sedan Rear-Ends 13-Year-Old Bicyclist in Queens▸A sedan making a right turn struck a 13-year-old bicyclist traveling straight south on 150 Street. The boy suffered back abrasions and shock. Police cite driver inattention and following too closely as causes. The cyclist was not ejected from his bike.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on 150 Street was making a right turn when it rear-ended a 13-year-old bicyclist also traveling south. The bicyclist sustained abrasions to his back and was in shock but was not ejected from his bike. The report identifies driver inattention and distraction as the primary contributing factors, along with following too closely. The sedan's driver failed to maintain proper attention and distance, resulting in the collision. The bicyclist's safety equipment status is unknown, and no contributing factors related to the victim were noted. This crash highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving and insufficient following distance in Queens.
SUV Left Turn Collides with Moped in Queens▸A BMW SUV making a left turn collided with a southbound moped on Northern Boulevard in Queens. The moped driver, a 48-year-old man, suffered knee and lower leg abrasions. No vehicle damage was reported. The crash occurred just before midnight.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on Northern Boulevard in Queens at 11:55 PM. A 2022 BMW SUV was making a left turn while a 2023 moped was traveling straight southbound. The moped driver, a 48-year-old male occupant, was injured with abrasions to his knee and lower leg but was conscious and not ejected. Both vehicles showed no damage or point of impact damage. The report lists the contributing factors as unspecified, but the SUV driver's action of making a left turn likely played a role in the collision. The moped driver was licensed and operating the vehicle straight ahead. No victim behaviors or helmet use were cited as contributing factors. The crash highlights the dangers posed by turning vehicles to vulnerable road users like moped riders.
SUV Strikes SUV From Behind on Parkway▸Two SUVs collided on Cross Island Parkway. The rear SUV hit the front SUV’s center back end. The front driver, a 51-year-old woman, suffered whiplash. Police list no driver errors. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles crashed on Cross Island Parkway at 11:45 PM. The rear SUV struck the center back end of the front SUV. The front driver, a 51-year-old woman, was injured with whiplash but remained conscious and restrained. Both drivers were licensed in New York. The report lists contributing factors as unspecified, with no mention of driver errors such as failure to yield or distraction. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved, and no victim actions are listed as contributing factors.
SUV Fails to Yield, Injures Queens Pedestrian▸A 24-year-old woman suffered elbow and arm injuries after an SUV struck her at a marked crosswalk on Prince Street. The driver failed to yield and made an improper left turn, causing the collision at 6:19 p.m. in Queens.
According to the police report, at 18:19 on Prince Street in Queens, a 2024 Jeep SUV was making a left turn when it struck a 24-year-old female pedestrian crossing at a marked crosswalk without a signal. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Turning Improperly' as contributing factors by the driver. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her elbow, lower arm, and hand, and was in shock with complaints of pain or nausea. The point of impact was the vehicle's left front quarter panel, indicating the collision occurred during the turn. The driver’s failure to yield right-of-way directly led to the pedestrian’s injury, highlighting systemic dangers posed by improper turning maneuvers and yielding failures in vehicle operation.
Sedan Strikes Female Bicyclist on Prince Street▸A sedan collided with a southbound bicyclist on Prince Street in Queens, injuring the 46-year-old woman. The impact struck the bike’s front center and the sedan’s left side doors. The bicyclist suffered abrasions and arm injuries but remained conscious.
According to the police report, a 46-year-old female bicyclist traveling south on Prince Street was struck by a sedan also heading south. The collision occurred at the bike’s center front end and the sedan’s left side doors. The bicyclist sustained abrasions and injuries to her elbow, lower arm, and hand, classified as injury severity level 3. She was conscious and not ejected from her bike. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor, indicating the sedan driver failed to maintain proper attention. No other contributing factors related to the bicyclist were noted. The sedan was a 2018 Mercedes, and both drivers were licensed in New York. This crash highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving to vulnerable road users.
E-Bike Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸A 56-year-old man suffered abrasions and full-body injuries after an e-bike collision at a Queens intersection. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when struck. The crash highlights dangers posed by e-bikes in shared spaces.
According to the police report, a 56-year-old male pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Sanford Avenue and Main Street in Queens at 12:40. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when an e-bike struck him, causing abrasions and injuries to his entire body. The pedestrian remained conscious after the collision. The report does not list any contributing factors from the pedestrian's side. No driver errors or contributing factors were explicitly cited in the data, but the collision occurred in a context where e-bike operation led to a pedestrian injury. This incident underscores the risks posed by e-bikes to pedestrians, especially at intersections.
Int 0346-2024Paladino votes no on jaywalking bill, opposing improved pedestrian safety.▸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
Int 0346-2024Ung absent as Council passes bill improving pedestrian safety and equity.▸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
Int 1069-2024Ung co-sponsors bill to shorten commercial vehicle parking times, safety impact neutral.▸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
SUV Chain Crash on Long Island Expressway▸SUVs slowed. Sedan followed too close. Metal slammed. A 21-year-old passenger took the blow. Head bruised. Sirens cut through Queens. Impact left pain and questions.
According to the police report, a crash unfolded on the Long Island Expressway at 12:10 PM. Two SUVs slowed in traffic. A sedan behind failed to keep distance and rear-ended the second SUV. The report lists "Following Too Closely" as the cause. The collision injured a 21-year-old man riding in the right rear seat of the Jeep SUV. He suffered a head contusion. He was conscious and wore a lap belt and harness. The police report points to driver error, not passenger fault. Vehicle damage confirms a chain-reaction rear-end crash.
Sedan Rear-Ends Another on Clearview Expressway▸Two sedans collided on Clearview Expressway at dusk. The rear vehicle, driven by a distracted 66-year-old man, struck the front car’s center back end. The driver suffered a back injury but remained conscious and restrained by a lap belt.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 18:46 on Clearview Expressway involving two sedans traveling north. The 66-year-old male driver of the rear vehicle was injured, sustaining back trauma and remained conscious. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Following Too Closely' as contributing factors for the rear driver. The front vehicle, a GMC sedan driven by a licensed female driver, was struck at its center back end while making a right turn. Both vehicles sustained damage at the point of impact. The injured driver was wearing a lap belt and was not ejected. The collision highlights driver errors related to distraction and unsafe following distance, with no contributing victim behaviors noted.
Two sedans collided on 148 Street. One driver backed unsafely, striking the other car. The backing driver suffered a fractured, dislocated elbow. Metal twisted. No pedestrians or cyclists involved.
According to the police report, two sedans crashed at 17:00 on 148 Street in Queens. One driver, backing unsafely, struck another sedan traveling east. The backing driver, a 51-year-old man, suffered a fractured and dislocated elbow. The report lists "Backing Unsafely" as the contributing factor. Both drivers were licensed. Damage hit the left rear bumper of the backing sedan and the right front bumper of the other. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. No victim actions contributed to the crash.
SUV Slams Sedan After Failing to Yield▸SUV hit sedan’s rear on Whitestone Expressway. Woman driver, 63, suffered head contusion. Police cited failure to yield and passing too closely. Night crash. System failed to protect her.
According to the police report, a northbound SUV struck the left rear quarter panel of a sedan on Whitestone Expressway at 11:34 p.m. The 63-year-old woman driving the sedan was injured with a head contusion. She was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Passing Too Closely' as contributing factors by the SUV driver. The sedan driver was the only occupant and was not ejected. No victim actions were cited as contributing factors. The crash underscores the danger faced by vulnerable road users when drivers fail to yield.
SUV Strikes E-Bike on Sanford Avenue▸An SUV parked on Sanford Avenue struck an eastbound e-bike, injuring the female cyclist. The impact hit the bike's front center and the SUV's left side doors. The cyclist suffered back injuries and shock, highlighting a failure to yield right-of-way.
According to the police report, a 2004 GMC SUV was parked on Sanford Avenue when it collided with an eastbound e-bike. The e-bike driver, a 27-year-old woman, was injured with back trauma and experienced shock. The point of impact was the left side doors of the SUV and the center front end of the e-bike. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor, indicating the SUV driver did not properly yield to the cyclist. The cyclist was not ejected and no safety equipment or victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors. The SUV driver was licensed in New Mexico, and the crash occurred at 10:43 AM in Queens, zip code 11355.
Bus Hits Woman Crossing 34 Avenue▸A bus struck a 36-year-old woman crossing 34 Avenue near Union Street. She suffered a head injury and lost consciousness. The police report cites pedestrian confusion as a factor. The bus’s front end was damaged.
According to the police report, a bus traveling north on 34 Avenue struck a 36-year-old woman crossing near Union Street at 6:16 AM. The pedestrian was injured in the head and rendered unconscious, with minor bleeding. The report lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a contributing factor. The bus hit the pedestrian with its center front end, damaging the left front bumper. No driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding are cited in the report. The collision underscores the danger faced by pedestrians at this intersection.
Rear-End Collision Injures 19-Year-Old Driver▸Two sedans traveling north collided on Main Street in Queens. The 19-year-old female driver in the rear vehicle suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Both drivers were licensed and going straight when the crash occurred late at night.
According to the police report, two sedans were traveling north on Main Street in Queens around 11:35 p.m. The rear vehicle, a 2022 Mercedes driven by a 19-year-old female, struck the center back end of the front vehicle, a 2017 Lexus. The impact caused neck injuries and whiplash to the rear driver, who was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. Both drivers were licensed in New York and were going straight ahead prior to the collision. The point of impact on the rear vehicle was the center back end, while the front vehicle sustained damage to the left front bumper. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not attribute fault to the injured driver or note any pedestrian involvement.
Rear-End Collision on Bell Boulevard Injures Passenger▸Two sedans collided head-to-tail on Bell Boulevard. The front passenger suffered a back injury and whiplash. Police cited driver inattention and following too closely as causes. Both vehicles were traveling eastbound when the crash occurred.
According to the police report, two sedans traveling eastbound on Bell Boulevard collided in a rear-end crash. The impact occurred at the center back end of the lead vehicle and the center front end of the trailing vehicle. The front passenger in one sedan, a 35-year-old woman, was injured with back pain and whiplash but was not ejected and was conscious. She was wearing a lap belt. The report lists driver errors including 'Following Too Closely' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. Both drivers were licensed and driving straight ahead. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The collision highlights the dangers of tailgating and distracted driving on this stretch of roadway.
SUV Strikes Bicyclist on Union Street Queens▸A northbound SUV collided with a southbound bicyclist at Union Street in Queens. The 46-year-old female cyclist suffered facial abrasions but was conscious. Police cited failure to yield right-of-way and other vehicular factors as causes of the crash.
According to the police report, a 2013 Nissan SUV traveling north on Union Street collided with a southbound bicyclist. The bicyclist, a 46-year-old woman, was injured with abrasions to her face and remained conscious after the impact. The SUV struck the cyclist with its center front end. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Other Vehicular' factors as contributing causes, highlighting driver error on the part of the SUV operator. The bicyclist was not ejected and wore a lap belt and harness, though these were not cited as contributing factors. Vehicle damage was minimal or not reported. The crash occurred at 8:20 AM in Queens, ZIP code 11355. The police report emphasizes driver failure to yield as the primary cause, underscoring systemic dangers for vulnerable road users.
Motorcycle and Sedan Collide on College Point Blvd▸A motorcycle making a right turn collided with a sedan traveling straight south on College Point Boulevard. The motorcycle driver suffered knee and lower leg abrasions. Police cited driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors in the crash.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 17:00 on College Point Boulevard involving a motorcycle and a sedan. The motorcycle was making a right turn while the sedan was traveling straight south. The point of impact was the center front end of both vehicles. The motorcycle driver, a 31-year-old male, sustained abrasions to his knee and lower leg but was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor, indicating driver error. Both drivers were licensed. The motorcycle driver was not wearing safety equipment. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors. The collision caused damage to the center front ends of both vehicles and the left side doors of a parked sedan nearby.
SUV Driver Impaired Hits Cyclist in Queens▸A westbound SUV struck a 23-year-old bicyclist on Booth Memorial Avenue. The cyclist suffered head abrasions. Police cite alcohol involvement and failure to yield as crash factors.
According to the police report, a 23-year-old male bicyclist was injured when a westbound SUV struck him on Booth Memorial Avenue in Queens at 21:50. The cyclist suffered head abrasions and remained conscious. The report lists alcohol involvement and failure to yield right-of-way as contributing factors. The SUV, a 2020 Ford, was driven by a licensed male. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead. The bicyclist was not ejected. The police report does not blame the cyclist, but highlights driver impairment and failure to yield as systemic dangers in this crash.
Sedan Rear-Ends 13-Year-Old Bicyclist in Queens▸A sedan making a right turn struck a 13-year-old bicyclist traveling straight south on 150 Street. The boy suffered back abrasions and shock. Police cite driver inattention and following too closely as causes. The cyclist was not ejected from his bike.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on 150 Street was making a right turn when it rear-ended a 13-year-old bicyclist also traveling south. The bicyclist sustained abrasions to his back and was in shock but was not ejected from his bike. The report identifies driver inattention and distraction as the primary contributing factors, along with following too closely. The sedan's driver failed to maintain proper attention and distance, resulting in the collision. The bicyclist's safety equipment status is unknown, and no contributing factors related to the victim were noted. This crash highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving and insufficient following distance in Queens.
SUV Left Turn Collides with Moped in Queens▸A BMW SUV making a left turn collided with a southbound moped on Northern Boulevard in Queens. The moped driver, a 48-year-old man, suffered knee and lower leg abrasions. No vehicle damage was reported. The crash occurred just before midnight.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on Northern Boulevard in Queens at 11:55 PM. A 2022 BMW SUV was making a left turn while a 2023 moped was traveling straight southbound. The moped driver, a 48-year-old male occupant, was injured with abrasions to his knee and lower leg but was conscious and not ejected. Both vehicles showed no damage or point of impact damage. The report lists the contributing factors as unspecified, but the SUV driver's action of making a left turn likely played a role in the collision. The moped driver was licensed and operating the vehicle straight ahead. No victim behaviors or helmet use were cited as contributing factors. The crash highlights the dangers posed by turning vehicles to vulnerable road users like moped riders.
SUV Strikes SUV From Behind on Parkway▸Two SUVs collided on Cross Island Parkway. The rear SUV hit the front SUV’s center back end. The front driver, a 51-year-old woman, suffered whiplash. Police list no driver errors. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles crashed on Cross Island Parkway at 11:45 PM. The rear SUV struck the center back end of the front SUV. The front driver, a 51-year-old woman, was injured with whiplash but remained conscious and restrained. Both drivers were licensed in New York. The report lists contributing factors as unspecified, with no mention of driver errors such as failure to yield or distraction. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved, and no victim actions are listed as contributing factors.
SUV Fails to Yield, Injures Queens Pedestrian▸A 24-year-old woman suffered elbow and arm injuries after an SUV struck her at a marked crosswalk on Prince Street. The driver failed to yield and made an improper left turn, causing the collision at 6:19 p.m. in Queens.
According to the police report, at 18:19 on Prince Street in Queens, a 2024 Jeep SUV was making a left turn when it struck a 24-year-old female pedestrian crossing at a marked crosswalk without a signal. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Turning Improperly' as contributing factors by the driver. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her elbow, lower arm, and hand, and was in shock with complaints of pain or nausea. The point of impact was the vehicle's left front quarter panel, indicating the collision occurred during the turn. The driver’s failure to yield right-of-way directly led to the pedestrian’s injury, highlighting systemic dangers posed by improper turning maneuvers and yielding failures in vehicle operation.
Sedan Strikes Female Bicyclist on Prince Street▸A sedan collided with a southbound bicyclist on Prince Street in Queens, injuring the 46-year-old woman. The impact struck the bike’s front center and the sedan’s left side doors. The bicyclist suffered abrasions and arm injuries but remained conscious.
According to the police report, a 46-year-old female bicyclist traveling south on Prince Street was struck by a sedan also heading south. The collision occurred at the bike’s center front end and the sedan’s left side doors. The bicyclist sustained abrasions and injuries to her elbow, lower arm, and hand, classified as injury severity level 3. She was conscious and not ejected from her bike. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor, indicating the sedan driver failed to maintain proper attention. No other contributing factors related to the bicyclist were noted. The sedan was a 2018 Mercedes, and both drivers were licensed in New York. This crash highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving to vulnerable road users.
E-Bike Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸A 56-year-old man suffered abrasions and full-body injuries after an e-bike collision at a Queens intersection. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when struck. The crash highlights dangers posed by e-bikes in shared spaces.
According to the police report, a 56-year-old male pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Sanford Avenue and Main Street in Queens at 12:40. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when an e-bike struck him, causing abrasions and injuries to his entire body. The pedestrian remained conscious after the collision. The report does not list any contributing factors from the pedestrian's side. No driver errors or contributing factors were explicitly cited in the data, but the collision occurred in a context where e-bike operation led to a pedestrian injury. This incident underscores the risks posed by e-bikes to pedestrians, especially at intersections.
Int 0346-2024Paladino votes no on jaywalking bill, opposing improved pedestrian safety.▸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
Int 0346-2024Ung absent as Council passes bill improving pedestrian safety and equity.▸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
Int 1069-2024Ung co-sponsors bill to shorten commercial vehicle parking times, safety impact neutral.▸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
SUV Chain Crash on Long Island Expressway▸SUVs slowed. Sedan followed too close. Metal slammed. A 21-year-old passenger took the blow. Head bruised. Sirens cut through Queens. Impact left pain and questions.
According to the police report, a crash unfolded on the Long Island Expressway at 12:10 PM. Two SUVs slowed in traffic. A sedan behind failed to keep distance and rear-ended the second SUV. The report lists "Following Too Closely" as the cause. The collision injured a 21-year-old man riding in the right rear seat of the Jeep SUV. He suffered a head contusion. He was conscious and wore a lap belt and harness. The police report points to driver error, not passenger fault. Vehicle damage confirms a chain-reaction rear-end crash.
Sedan Rear-Ends Another on Clearview Expressway▸Two sedans collided on Clearview Expressway at dusk. The rear vehicle, driven by a distracted 66-year-old man, struck the front car’s center back end. The driver suffered a back injury but remained conscious and restrained by a lap belt.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 18:46 on Clearview Expressway involving two sedans traveling north. The 66-year-old male driver of the rear vehicle was injured, sustaining back trauma and remained conscious. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Following Too Closely' as contributing factors for the rear driver. The front vehicle, a GMC sedan driven by a licensed female driver, was struck at its center back end while making a right turn. Both vehicles sustained damage at the point of impact. The injured driver was wearing a lap belt and was not ejected. The collision highlights driver errors related to distraction and unsafe following distance, with no contributing victim behaviors noted.
SUV hit sedan’s rear on Whitestone Expressway. Woman driver, 63, suffered head contusion. Police cited failure to yield and passing too closely. Night crash. System failed to protect her.
According to the police report, a northbound SUV struck the left rear quarter panel of a sedan on Whitestone Expressway at 11:34 p.m. The 63-year-old woman driving the sedan was injured with a head contusion. She was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Passing Too Closely' as contributing factors by the SUV driver. The sedan driver was the only occupant and was not ejected. No victim actions were cited as contributing factors. The crash underscores the danger faced by vulnerable road users when drivers fail to yield.
SUV Strikes E-Bike on Sanford Avenue▸An SUV parked on Sanford Avenue struck an eastbound e-bike, injuring the female cyclist. The impact hit the bike's front center and the SUV's left side doors. The cyclist suffered back injuries and shock, highlighting a failure to yield right-of-way.
According to the police report, a 2004 GMC SUV was parked on Sanford Avenue when it collided with an eastbound e-bike. The e-bike driver, a 27-year-old woman, was injured with back trauma and experienced shock. The point of impact was the left side doors of the SUV and the center front end of the e-bike. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor, indicating the SUV driver did not properly yield to the cyclist. The cyclist was not ejected and no safety equipment or victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors. The SUV driver was licensed in New Mexico, and the crash occurred at 10:43 AM in Queens, zip code 11355.
Bus Hits Woman Crossing 34 Avenue▸A bus struck a 36-year-old woman crossing 34 Avenue near Union Street. She suffered a head injury and lost consciousness. The police report cites pedestrian confusion as a factor. The bus’s front end was damaged.
According to the police report, a bus traveling north on 34 Avenue struck a 36-year-old woman crossing near Union Street at 6:16 AM. The pedestrian was injured in the head and rendered unconscious, with minor bleeding. The report lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a contributing factor. The bus hit the pedestrian with its center front end, damaging the left front bumper. No driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding are cited in the report. The collision underscores the danger faced by pedestrians at this intersection.
Rear-End Collision Injures 19-Year-Old Driver▸Two sedans traveling north collided on Main Street in Queens. The 19-year-old female driver in the rear vehicle suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Both drivers were licensed and going straight when the crash occurred late at night.
According to the police report, two sedans were traveling north on Main Street in Queens around 11:35 p.m. The rear vehicle, a 2022 Mercedes driven by a 19-year-old female, struck the center back end of the front vehicle, a 2017 Lexus. The impact caused neck injuries and whiplash to the rear driver, who was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. Both drivers were licensed in New York and were going straight ahead prior to the collision. The point of impact on the rear vehicle was the center back end, while the front vehicle sustained damage to the left front bumper. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not attribute fault to the injured driver or note any pedestrian involvement.
Rear-End Collision on Bell Boulevard Injures Passenger▸Two sedans collided head-to-tail on Bell Boulevard. The front passenger suffered a back injury and whiplash. Police cited driver inattention and following too closely as causes. Both vehicles were traveling eastbound when the crash occurred.
According to the police report, two sedans traveling eastbound on Bell Boulevard collided in a rear-end crash. The impact occurred at the center back end of the lead vehicle and the center front end of the trailing vehicle. The front passenger in one sedan, a 35-year-old woman, was injured with back pain and whiplash but was not ejected and was conscious. She was wearing a lap belt. The report lists driver errors including 'Following Too Closely' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. Both drivers were licensed and driving straight ahead. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The collision highlights the dangers of tailgating and distracted driving on this stretch of roadway.
SUV Strikes Bicyclist on Union Street Queens▸A northbound SUV collided with a southbound bicyclist at Union Street in Queens. The 46-year-old female cyclist suffered facial abrasions but was conscious. Police cited failure to yield right-of-way and other vehicular factors as causes of the crash.
According to the police report, a 2013 Nissan SUV traveling north on Union Street collided with a southbound bicyclist. The bicyclist, a 46-year-old woman, was injured with abrasions to her face and remained conscious after the impact. The SUV struck the cyclist with its center front end. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Other Vehicular' factors as contributing causes, highlighting driver error on the part of the SUV operator. The bicyclist was not ejected and wore a lap belt and harness, though these were not cited as contributing factors. Vehicle damage was minimal or not reported. The crash occurred at 8:20 AM in Queens, ZIP code 11355. The police report emphasizes driver failure to yield as the primary cause, underscoring systemic dangers for vulnerable road users.
Motorcycle and Sedan Collide on College Point Blvd▸A motorcycle making a right turn collided with a sedan traveling straight south on College Point Boulevard. The motorcycle driver suffered knee and lower leg abrasions. Police cited driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors in the crash.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 17:00 on College Point Boulevard involving a motorcycle and a sedan. The motorcycle was making a right turn while the sedan was traveling straight south. The point of impact was the center front end of both vehicles. The motorcycle driver, a 31-year-old male, sustained abrasions to his knee and lower leg but was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor, indicating driver error. Both drivers were licensed. The motorcycle driver was not wearing safety equipment. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors. The collision caused damage to the center front ends of both vehicles and the left side doors of a parked sedan nearby.
SUV Driver Impaired Hits Cyclist in Queens▸A westbound SUV struck a 23-year-old bicyclist on Booth Memorial Avenue. The cyclist suffered head abrasions. Police cite alcohol involvement and failure to yield as crash factors.
According to the police report, a 23-year-old male bicyclist was injured when a westbound SUV struck him on Booth Memorial Avenue in Queens at 21:50. The cyclist suffered head abrasions and remained conscious. The report lists alcohol involvement and failure to yield right-of-way as contributing factors. The SUV, a 2020 Ford, was driven by a licensed male. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead. The bicyclist was not ejected. The police report does not blame the cyclist, but highlights driver impairment and failure to yield as systemic dangers in this crash.
Sedan Rear-Ends 13-Year-Old Bicyclist in Queens▸A sedan making a right turn struck a 13-year-old bicyclist traveling straight south on 150 Street. The boy suffered back abrasions and shock. Police cite driver inattention and following too closely as causes. The cyclist was not ejected from his bike.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on 150 Street was making a right turn when it rear-ended a 13-year-old bicyclist also traveling south. The bicyclist sustained abrasions to his back and was in shock but was not ejected from his bike. The report identifies driver inattention and distraction as the primary contributing factors, along with following too closely. The sedan's driver failed to maintain proper attention and distance, resulting in the collision. The bicyclist's safety equipment status is unknown, and no contributing factors related to the victim were noted. This crash highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving and insufficient following distance in Queens.
SUV Left Turn Collides with Moped in Queens▸A BMW SUV making a left turn collided with a southbound moped on Northern Boulevard in Queens. The moped driver, a 48-year-old man, suffered knee and lower leg abrasions. No vehicle damage was reported. The crash occurred just before midnight.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on Northern Boulevard in Queens at 11:55 PM. A 2022 BMW SUV was making a left turn while a 2023 moped was traveling straight southbound. The moped driver, a 48-year-old male occupant, was injured with abrasions to his knee and lower leg but was conscious and not ejected. Both vehicles showed no damage or point of impact damage. The report lists the contributing factors as unspecified, but the SUV driver's action of making a left turn likely played a role in the collision. The moped driver was licensed and operating the vehicle straight ahead. No victim behaviors or helmet use were cited as contributing factors. The crash highlights the dangers posed by turning vehicles to vulnerable road users like moped riders.
SUV Strikes SUV From Behind on Parkway▸Two SUVs collided on Cross Island Parkway. The rear SUV hit the front SUV’s center back end. The front driver, a 51-year-old woman, suffered whiplash. Police list no driver errors. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles crashed on Cross Island Parkway at 11:45 PM. The rear SUV struck the center back end of the front SUV. The front driver, a 51-year-old woman, was injured with whiplash but remained conscious and restrained. Both drivers were licensed in New York. The report lists contributing factors as unspecified, with no mention of driver errors such as failure to yield or distraction. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved, and no victim actions are listed as contributing factors.
SUV Fails to Yield, Injures Queens Pedestrian▸A 24-year-old woman suffered elbow and arm injuries after an SUV struck her at a marked crosswalk on Prince Street. The driver failed to yield and made an improper left turn, causing the collision at 6:19 p.m. in Queens.
According to the police report, at 18:19 on Prince Street in Queens, a 2024 Jeep SUV was making a left turn when it struck a 24-year-old female pedestrian crossing at a marked crosswalk without a signal. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Turning Improperly' as contributing factors by the driver. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her elbow, lower arm, and hand, and was in shock with complaints of pain or nausea. The point of impact was the vehicle's left front quarter panel, indicating the collision occurred during the turn. The driver’s failure to yield right-of-way directly led to the pedestrian’s injury, highlighting systemic dangers posed by improper turning maneuvers and yielding failures in vehicle operation.
Sedan Strikes Female Bicyclist on Prince Street▸A sedan collided with a southbound bicyclist on Prince Street in Queens, injuring the 46-year-old woman. The impact struck the bike’s front center and the sedan’s left side doors. The bicyclist suffered abrasions and arm injuries but remained conscious.
According to the police report, a 46-year-old female bicyclist traveling south on Prince Street was struck by a sedan also heading south. The collision occurred at the bike’s center front end and the sedan’s left side doors. The bicyclist sustained abrasions and injuries to her elbow, lower arm, and hand, classified as injury severity level 3. She was conscious and not ejected from her bike. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor, indicating the sedan driver failed to maintain proper attention. No other contributing factors related to the bicyclist were noted. The sedan was a 2018 Mercedes, and both drivers were licensed in New York. This crash highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving to vulnerable road users.
E-Bike Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸A 56-year-old man suffered abrasions and full-body injuries after an e-bike collision at a Queens intersection. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when struck. The crash highlights dangers posed by e-bikes in shared spaces.
According to the police report, a 56-year-old male pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Sanford Avenue and Main Street in Queens at 12:40. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when an e-bike struck him, causing abrasions and injuries to his entire body. The pedestrian remained conscious after the collision. The report does not list any contributing factors from the pedestrian's side. No driver errors or contributing factors were explicitly cited in the data, but the collision occurred in a context where e-bike operation led to a pedestrian injury. This incident underscores the risks posed by e-bikes to pedestrians, especially at intersections.
Int 0346-2024Paladino votes no on jaywalking bill, opposing improved pedestrian safety.▸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
Int 0346-2024Ung absent as Council passes bill improving pedestrian safety and equity.▸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
Int 1069-2024Ung co-sponsors bill to shorten commercial vehicle parking times, safety impact neutral.▸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
SUV Chain Crash on Long Island Expressway▸SUVs slowed. Sedan followed too close. Metal slammed. A 21-year-old passenger took the blow. Head bruised. Sirens cut through Queens. Impact left pain and questions.
According to the police report, a crash unfolded on the Long Island Expressway at 12:10 PM. Two SUVs slowed in traffic. A sedan behind failed to keep distance and rear-ended the second SUV. The report lists "Following Too Closely" as the cause. The collision injured a 21-year-old man riding in the right rear seat of the Jeep SUV. He suffered a head contusion. He was conscious and wore a lap belt and harness. The police report points to driver error, not passenger fault. Vehicle damage confirms a chain-reaction rear-end crash.
Sedan Rear-Ends Another on Clearview Expressway▸Two sedans collided on Clearview Expressway at dusk. The rear vehicle, driven by a distracted 66-year-old man, struck the front car’s center back end. The driver suffered a back injury but remained conscious and restrained by a lap belt.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 18:46 on Clearview Expressway involving two sedans traveling north. The 66-year-old male driver of the rear vehicle was injured, sustaining back trauma and remained conscious. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Following Too Closely' as contributing factors for the rear driver. The front vehicle, a GMC sedan driven by a licensed female driver, was struck at its center back end while making a right turn. Both vehicles sustained damage at the point of impact. The injured driver was wearing a lap belt and was not ejected. The collision highlights driver errors related to distraction and unsafe following distance, with no contributing victim behaviors noted.
An SUV parked on Sanford Avenue struck an eastbound e-bike, injuring the female cyclist. The impact hit the bike's front center and the SUV's left side doors. The cyclist suffered back injuries and shock, highlighting a failure to yield right-of-way.
According to the police report, a 2004 GMC SUV was parked on Sanford Avenue when it collided with an eastbound e-bike. The e-bike driver, a 27-year-old woman, was injured with back trauma and experienced shock. The point of impact was the left side doors of the SUV and the center front end of the e-bike. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor, indicating the SUV driver did not properly yield to the cyclist. The cyclist was not ejected and no safety equipment or victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors. The SUV driver was licensed in New Mexico, and the crash occurred at 10:43 AM in Queens, zip code 11355.
Bus Hits Woman Crossing 34 Avenue▸A bus struck a 36-year-old woman crossing 34 Avenue near Union Street. She suffered a head injury and lost consciousness. The police report cites pedestrian confusion as a factor. The bus’s front end was damaged.
According to the police report, a bus traveling north on 34 Avenue struck a 36-year-old woman crossing near Union Street at 6:16 AM. The pedestrian was injured in the head and rendered unconscious, with minor bleeding. The report lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a contributing factor. The bus hit the pedestrian with its center front end, damaging the left front bumper. No driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding are cited in the report. The collision underscores the danger faced by pedestrians at this intersection.
Rear-End Collision Injures 19-Year-Old Driver▸Two sedans traveling north collided on Main Street in Queens. The 19-year-old female driver in the rear vehicle suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Both drivers were licensed and going straight when the crash occurred late at night.
According to the police report, two sedans were traveling north on Main Street in Queens around 11:35 p.m. The rear vehicle, a 2022 Mercedes driven by a 19-year-old female, struck the center back end of the front vehicle, a 2017 Lexus. The impact caused neck injuries and whiplash to the rear driver, who was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. Both drivers were licensed in New York and were going straight ahead prior to the collision. The point of impact on the rear vehicle was the center back end, while the front vehicle sustained damage to the left front bumper. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not attribute fault to the injured driver or note any pedestrian involvement.
Rear-End Collision on Bell Boulevard Injures Passenger▸Two sedans collided head-to-tail on Bell Boulevard. The front passenger suffered a back injury and whiplash. Police cited driver inattention and following too closely as causes. Both vehicles were traveling eastbound when the crash occurred.
According to the police report, two sedans traveling eastbound on Bell Boulevard collided in a rear-end crash. The impact occurred at the center back end of the lead vehicle and the center front end of the trailing vehicle. The front passenger in one sedan, a 35-year-old woman, was injured with back pain and whiplash but was not ejected and was conscious. She was wearing a lap belt. The report lists driver errors including 'Following Too Closely' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. Both drivers were licensed and driving straight ahead. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The collision highlights the dangers of tailgating and distracted driving on this stretch of roadway.
SUV Strikes Bicyclist on Union Street Queens▸A northbound SUV collided with a southbound bicyclist at Union Street in Queens. The 46-year-old female cyclist suffered facial abrasions but was conscious. Police cited failure to yield right-of-way and other vehicular factors as causes of the crash.
According to the police report, a 2013 Nissan SUV traveling north on Union Street collided with a southbound bicyclist. The bicyclist, a 46-year-old woman, was injured with abrasions to her face and remained conscious after the impact. The SUV struck the cyclist with its center front end. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Other Vehicular' factors as contributing causes, highlighting driver error on the part of the SUV operator. The bicyclist was not ejected and wore a lap belt and harness, though these were not cited as contributing factors. Vehicle damage was minimal or not reported. The crash occurred at 8:20 AM in Queens, ZIP code 11355. The police report emphasizes driver failure to yield as the primary cause, underscoring systemic dangers for vulnerable road users.
Motorcycle and Sedan Collide on College Point Blvd▸A motorcycle making a right turn collided with a sedan traveling straight south on College Point Boulevard. The motorcycle driver suffered knee and lower leg abrasions. Police cited driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors in the crash.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 17:00 on College Point Boulevard involving a motorcycle and a sedan. The motorcycle was making a right turn while the sedan was traveling straight south. The point of impact was the center front end of both vehicles. The motorcycle driver, a 31-year-old male, sustained abrasions to his knee and lower leg but was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor, indicating driver error. Both drivers were licensed. The motorcycle driver was not wearing safety equipment. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors. The collision caused damage to the center front ends of both vehicles and the left side doors of a parked sedan nearby.
SUV Driver Impaired Hits Cyclist in Queens▸A westbound SUV struck a 23-year-old bicyclist on Booth Memorial Avenue. The cyclist suffered head abrasions. Police cite alcohol involvement and failure to yield as crash factors.
According to the police report, a 23-year-old male bicyclist was injured when a westbound SUV struck him on Booth Memorial Avenue in Queens at 21:50. The cyclist suffered head abrasions and remained conscious. The report lists alcohol involvement and failure to yield right-of-way as contributing factors. The SUV, a 2020 Ford, was driven by a licensed male. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead. The bicyclist was not ejected. The police report does not blame the cyclist, but highlights driver impairment and failure to yield as systemic dangers in this crash.
Sedan Rear-Ends 13-Year-Old Bicyclist in Queens▸A sedan making a right turn struck a 13-year-old bicyclist traveling straight south on 150 Street. The boy suffered back abrasions and shock. Police cite driver inattention and following too closely as causes. The cyclist was not ejected from his bike.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on 150 Street was making a right turn when it rear-ended a 13-year-old bicyclist also traveling south. The bicyclist sustained abrasions to his back and was in shock but was not ejected from his bike. The report identifies driver inattention and distraction as the primary contributing factors, along with following too closely. The sedan's driver failed to maintain proper attention and distance, resulting in the collision. The bicyclist's safety equipment status is unknown, and no contributing factors related to the victim were noted. This crash highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving and insufficient following distance in Queens.
SUV Left Turn Collides with Moped in Queens▸A BMW SUV making a left turn collided with a southbound moped on Northern Boulevard in Queens. The moped driver, a 48-year-old man, suffered knee and lower leg abrasions. No vehicle damage was reported. The crash occurred just before midnight.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on Northern Boulevard in Queens at 11:55 PM. A 2022 BMW SUV was making a left turn while a 2023 moped was traveling straight southbound. The moped driver, a 48-year-old male occupant, was injured with abrasions to his knee and lower leg but was conscious and not ejected. Both vehicles showed no damage or point of impact damage. The report lists the contributing factors as unspecified, but the SUV driver's action of making a left turn likely played a role in the collision. The moped driver was licensed and operating the vehicle straight ahead. No victim behaviors or helmet use were cited as contributing factors. The crash highlights the dangers posed by turning vehicles to vulnerable road users like moped riders.
SUV Strikes SUV From Behind on Parkway▸Two SUVs collided on Cross Island Parkway. The rear SUV hit the front SUV’s center back end. The front driver, a 51-year-old woman, suffered whiplash. Police list no driver errors. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles crashed on Cross Island Parkway at 11:45 PM. The rear SUV struck the center back end of the front SUV. The front driver, a 51-year-old woman, was injured with whiplash but remained conscious and restrained. Both drivers were licensed in New York. The report lists contributing factors as unspecified, with no mention of driver errors such as failure to yield or distraction. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved, and no victim actions are listed as contributing factors.
SUV Fails to Yield, Injures Queens Pedestrian▸A 24-year-old woman suffered elbow and arm injuries after an SUV struck her at a marked crosswalk on Prince Street. The driver failed to yield and made an improper left turn, causing the collision at 6:19 p.m. in Queens.
According to the police report, at 18:19 on Prince Street in Queens, a 2024 Jeep SUV was making a left turn when it struck a 24-year-old female pedestrian crossing at a marked crosswalk without a signal. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Turning Improperly' as contributing factors by the driver. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her elbow, lower arm, and hand, and was in shock with complaints of pain or nausea. The point of impact was the vehicle's left front quarter panel, indicating the collision occurred during the turn. The driver’s failure to yield right-of-way directly led to the pedestrian’s injury, highlighting systemic dangers posed by improper turning maneuvers and yielding failures in vehicle operation.
Sedan Strikes Female Bicyclist on Prince Street▸A sedan collided with a southbound bicyclist on Prince Street in Queens, injuring the 46-year-old woman. The impact struck the bike’s front center and the sedan’s left side doors. The bicyclist suffered abrasions and arm injuries but remained conscious.
According to the police report, a 46-year-old female bicyclist traveling south on Prince Street was struck by a sedan also heading south. The collision occurred at the bike’s center front end and the sedan’s left side doors. The bicyclist sustained abrasions and injuries to her elbow, lower arm, and hand, classified as injury severity level 3. She was conscious and not ejected from her bike. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor, indicating the sedan driver failed to maintain proper attention. No other contributing factors related to the bicyclist were noted. The sedan was a 2018 Mercedes, and both drivers were licensed in New York. This crash highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving to vulnerable road users.
E-Bike Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸A 56-year-old man suffered abrasions and full-body injuries after an e-bike collision at a Queens intersection. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when struck. The crash highlights dangers posed by e-bikes in shared spaces.
According to the police report, a 56-year-old male pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Sanford Avenue and Main Street in Queens at 12:40. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when an e-bike struck him, causing abrasions and injuries to his entire body. The pedestrian remained conscious after the collision. The report does not list any contributing factors from the pedestrian's side. No driver errors or contributing factors were explicitly cited in the data, but the collision occurred in a context where e-bike operation led to a pedestrian injury. This incident underscores the risks posed by e-bikes to pedestrians, especially at intersections.
Int 0346-2024Paladino votes no on jaywalking bill, opposing improved pedestrian safety.▸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
Int 0346-2024Ung absent as Council passes bill improving pedestrian safety and equity.▸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
Int 1069-2024Ung co-sponsors bill to shorten commercial vehicle parking times, safety impact neutral.▸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
SUV Chain Crash on Long Island Expressway▸SUVs slowed. Sedan followed too close. Metal slammed. A 21-year-old passenger took the blow. Head bruised. Sirens cut through Queens. Impact left pain and questions.
According to the police report, a crash unfolded on the Long Island Expressway at 12:10 PM. Two SUVs slowed in traffic. A sedan behind failed to keep distance and rear-ended the second SUV. The report lists "Following Too Closely" as the cause. The collision injured a 21-year-old man riding in the right rear seat of the Jeep SUV. He suffered a head contusion. He was conscious and wore a lap belt and harness. The police report points to driver error, not passenger fault. Vehicle damage confirms a chain-reaction rear-end crash.
Sedan Rear-Ends Another on Clearview Expressway▸Two sedans collided on Clearview Expressway at dusk. The rear vehicle, driven by a distracted 66-year-old man, struck the front car’s center back end. The driver suffered a back injury but remained conscious and restrained by a lap belt.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 18:46 on Clearview Expressway involving two sedans traveling north. The 66-year-old male driver of the rear vehicle was injured, sustaining back trauma and remained conscious. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Following Too Closely' as contributing factors for the rear driver. The front vehicle, a GMC sedan driven by a licensed female driver, was struck at its center back end while making a right turn. Both vehicles sustained damage at the point of impact. The injured driver was wearing a lap belt and was not ejected. The collision highlights driver errors related to distraction and unsafe following distance, with no contributing victim behaviors noted.
A bus struck a 36-year-old woman crossing 34 Avenue near Union Street. She suffered a head injury and lost consciousness. The police report cites pedestrian confusion as a factor. The bus’s front end was damaged.
According to the police report, a bus traveling north on 34 Avenue struck a 36-year-old woman crossing near Union Street at 6:16 AM. The pedestrian was injured in the head and rendered unconscious, with minor bleeding. The report lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a contributing factor. The bus hit the pedestrian with its center front end, damaging the left front bumper. No driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding are cited in the report. The collision underscores the danger faced by pedestrians at this intersection.
Rear-End Collision Injures 19-Year-Old Driver▸Two sedans traveling north collided on Main Street in Queens. The 19-year-old female driver in the rear vehicle suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Both drivers were licensed and going straight when the crash occurred late at night.
According to the police report, two sedans were traveling north on Main Street in Queens around 11:35 p.m. The rear vehicle, a 2022 Mercedes driven by a 19-year-old female, struck the center back end of the front vehicle, a 2017 Lexus. The impact caused neck injuries and whiplash to the rear driver, who was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. Both drivers were licensed in New York and were going straight ahead prior to the collision. The point of impact on the rear vehicle was the center back end, while the front vehicle sustained damage to the left front bumper. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not attribute fault to the injured driver or note any pedestrian involvement.
Rear-End Collision on Bell Boulevard Injures Passenger▸Two sedans collided head-to-tail on Bell Boulevard. The front passenger suffered a back injury and whiplash. Police cited driver inattention and following too closely as causes. Both vehicles were traveling eastbound when the crash occurred.
According to the police report, two sedans traveling eastbound on Bell Boulevard collided in a rear-end crash. The impact occurred at the center back end of the lead vehicle and the center front end of the trailing vehicle. The front passenger in one sedan, a 35-year-old woman, was injured with back pain and whiplash but was not ejected and was conscious. She was wearing a lap belt. The report lists driver errors including 'Following Too Closely' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. Both drivers were licensed and driving straight ahead. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The collision highlights the dangers of tailgating and distracted driving on this stretch of roadway.
SUV Strikes Bicyclist on Union Street Queens▸A northbound SUV collided with a southbound bicyclist at Union Street in Queens. The 46-year-old female cyclist suffered facial abrasions but was conscious. Police cited failure to yield right-of-way and other vehicular factors as causes of the crash.
According to the police report, a 2013 Nissan SUV traveling north on Union Street collided with a southbound bicyclist. The bicyclist, a 46-year-old woman, was injured with abrasions to her face and remained conscious after the impact. The SUV struck the cyclist with its center front end. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Other Vehicular' factors as contributing causes, highlighting driver error on the part of the SUV operator. The bicyclist was not ejected and wore a lap belt and harness, though these were not cited as contributing factors. Vehicle damage was minimal or not reported. The crash occurred at 8:20 AM in Queens, ZIP code 11355. The police report emphasizes driver failure to yield as the primary cause, underscoring systemic dangers for vulnerable road users.
Motorcycle and Sedan Collide on College Point Blvd▸A motorcycle making a right turn collided with a sedan traveling straight south on College Point Boulevard. The motorcycle driver suffered knee and lower leg abrasions. Police cited driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors in the crash.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 17:00 on College Point Boulevard involving a motorcycle and a sedan. The motorcycle was making a right turn while the sedan was traveling straight south. The point of impact was the center front end of both vehicles. The motorcycle driver, a 31-year-old male, sustained abrasions to his knee and lower leg but was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor, indicating driver error. Both drivers were licensed. The motorcycle driver was not wearing safety equipment. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors. The collision caused damage to the center front ends of both vehicles and the left side doors of a parked sedan nearby.
SUV Driver Impaired Hits Cyclist in Queens▸A westbound SUV struck a 23-year-old bicyclist on Booth Memorial Avenue. The cyclist suffered head abrasions. Police cite alcohol involvement and failure to yield as crash factors.
According to the police report, a 23-year-old male bicyclist was injured when a westbound SUV struck him on Booth Memorial Avenue in Queens at 21:50. The cyclist suffered head abrasions and remained conscious. The report lists alcohol involvement and failure to yield right-of-way as contributing factors. The SUV, a 2020 Ford, was driven by a licensed male. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead. The bicyclist was not ejected. The police report does not blame the cyclist, but highlights driver impairment and failure to yield as systemic dangers in this crash.
Sedan Rear-Ends 13-Year-Old Bicyclist in Queens▸A sedan making a right turn struck a 13-year-old bicyclist traveling straight south on 150 Street. The boy suffered back abrasions and shock. Police cite driver inattention and following too closely as causes. The cyclist was not ejected from his bike.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on 150 Street was making a right turn when it rear-ended a 13-year-old bicyclist also traveling south. The bicyclist sustained abrasions to his back and was in shock but was not ejected from his bike. The report identifies driver inattention and distraction as the primary contributing factors, along with following too closely. The sedan's driver failed to maintain proper attention and distance, resulting in the collision. The bicyclist's safety equipment status is unknown, and no contributing factors related to the victim were noted. This crash highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving and insufficient following distance in Queens.
SUV Left Turn Collides with Moped in Queens▸A BMW SUV making a left turn collided with a southbound moped on Northern Boulevard in Queens. The moped driver, a 48-year-old man, suffered knee and lower leg abrasions. No vehicle damage was reported. The crash occurred just before midnight.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on Northern Boulevard in Queens at 11:55 PM. A 2022 BMW SUV was making a left turn while a 2023 moped was traveling straight southbound. The moped driver, a 48-year-old male occupant, was injured with abrasions to his knee and lower leg but was conscious and not ejected. Both vehicles showed no damage or point of impact damage. The report lists the contributing factors as unspecified, but the SUV driver's action of making a left turn likely played a role in the collision. The moped driver was licensed and operating the vehicle straight ahead. No victim behaviors or helmet use were cited as contributing factors. The crash highlights the dangers posed by turning vehicles to vulnerable road users like moped riders.
SUV Strikes SUV From Behind on Parkway▸Two SUVs collided on Cross Island Parkway. The rear SUV hit the front SUV’s center back end. The front driver, a 51-year-old woman, suffered whiplash. Police list no driver errors. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles crashed on Cross Island Parkway at 11:45 PM. The rear SUV struck the center back end of the front SUV. The front driver, a 51-year-old woman, was injured with whiplash but remained conscious and restrained. Both drivers were licensed in New York. The report lists contributing factors as unspecified, with no mention of driver errors such as failure to yield or distraction. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved, and no victim actions are listed as contributing factors.
SUV Fails to Yield, Injures Queens Pedestrian▸A 24-year-old woman suffered elbow and arm injuries after an SUV struck her at a marked crosswalk on Prince Street. The driver failed to yield and made an improper left turn, causing the collision at 6:19 p.m. in Queens.
According to the police report, at 18:19 on Prince Street in Queens, a 2024 Jeep SUV was making a left turn when it struck a 24-year-old female pedestrian crossing at a marked crosswalk without a signal. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Turning Improperly' as contributing factors by the driver. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her elbow, lower arm, and hand, and was in shock with complaints of pain or nausea. The point of impact was the vehicle's left front quarter panel, indicating the collision occurred during the turn. The driver’s failure to yield right-of-way directly led to the pedestrian’s injury, highlighting systemic dangers posed by improper turning maneuvers and yielding failures in vehicle operation.
Sedan Strikes Female Bicyclist on Prince Street▸A sedan collided with a southbound bicyclist on Prince Street in Queens, injuring the 46-year-old woman. The impact struck the bike’s front center and the sedan’s left side doors. The bicyclist suffered abrasions and arm injuries but remained conscious.
According to the police report, a 46-year-old female bicyclist traveling south on Prince Street was struck by a sedan also heading south. The collision occurred at the bike’s center front end and the sedan’s left side doors. The bicyclist sustained abrasions and injuries to her elbow, lower arm, and hand, classified as injury severity level 3. She was conscious and not ejected from her bike. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor, indicating the sedan driver failed to maintain proper attention. No other contributing factors related to the bicyclist were noted. The sedan was a 2018 Mercedes, and both drivers were licensed in New York. This crash highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving to vulnerable road users.
E-Bike Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸A 56-year-old man suffered abrasions and full-body injuries after an e-bike collision at a Queens intersection. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when struck. The crash highlights dangers posed by e-bikes in shared spaces.
According to the police report, a 56-year-old male pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Sanford Avenue and Main Street in Queens at 12:40. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when an e-bike struck him, causing abrasions and injuries to his entire body. The pedestrian remained conscious after the collision. The report does not list any contributing factors from the pedestrian's side. No driver errors or contributing factors were explicitly cited in the data, but the collision occurred in a context where e-bike operation led to a pedestrian injury. This incident underscores the risks posed by e-bikes to pedestrians, especially at intersections.
Int 0346-2024Paladino votes no on jaywalking bill, opposing improved pedestrian safety.▸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
Int 0346-2024Ung absent as Council passes bill improving pedestrian safety and equity.▸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
Int 1069-2024Ung co-sponsors bill to shorten commercial vehicle parking times, safety impact neutral.▸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
SUV Chain Crash on Long Island Expressway▸SUVs slowed. Sedan followed too close. Metal slammed. A 21-year-old passenger took the blow. Head bruised. Sirens cut through Queens. Impact left pain and questions.
According to the police report, a crash unfolded on the Long Island Expressway at 12:10 PM. Two SUVs slowed in traffic. A sedan behind failed to keep distance and rear-ended the second SUV. The report lists "Following Too Closely" as the cause. The collision injured a 21-year-old man riding in the right rear seat of the Jeep SUV. He suffered a head contusion. He was conscious and wore a lap belt and harness. The police report points to driver error, not passenger fault. Vehicle damage confirms a chain-reaction rear-end crash.
Sedan Rear-Ends Another on Clearview Expressway▸Two sedans collided on Clearview Expressway at dusk. The rear vehicle, driven by a distracted 66-year-old man, struck the front car’s center back end. The driver suffered a back injury but remained conscious and restrained by a lap belt.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 18:46 on Clearview Expressway involving two sedans traveling north. The 66-year-old male driver of the rear vehicle was injured, sustaining back trauma and remained conscious. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Following Too Closely' as contributing factors for the rear driver. The front vehicle, a GMC sedan driven by a licensed female driver, was struck at its center back end while making a right turn. Both vehicles sustained damage at the point of impact. The injured driver was wearing a lap belt and was not ejected. The collision highlights driver errors related to distraction and unsafe following distance, with no contributing victim behaviors noted.
Two sedans traveling north collided on Main Street in Queens. The 19-year-old female driver in the rear vehicle suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Both drivers were licensed and going straight when the crash occurred late at night.
According to the police report, two sedans were traveling north on Main Street in Queens around 11:35 p.m. The rear vehicle, a 2022 Mercedes driven by a 19-year-old female, struck the center back end of the front vehicle, a 2017 Lexus. The impact caused neck injuries and whiplash to the rear driver, who was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. Both drivers were licensed in New York and were going straight ahead prior to the collision. The point of impact on the rear vehicle was the center back end, while the front vehicle sustained damage to the left front bumper. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not attribute fault to the injured driver or note any pedestrian involvement.
Rear-End Collision on Bell Boulevard Injures Passenger▸Two sedans collided head-to-tail on Bell Boulevard. The front passenger suffered a back injury and whiplash. Police cited driver inattention and following too closely as causes. Both vehicles were traveling eastbound when the crash occurred.
According to the police report, two sedans traveling eastbound on Bell Boulevard collided in a rear-end crash. The impact occurred at the center back end of the lead vehicle and the center front end of the trailing vehicle. The front passenger in one sedan, a 35-year-old woman, was injured with back pain and whiplash but was not ejected and was conscious. She was wearing a lap belt. The report lists driver errors including 'Following Too Closely' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. Both drivers were licensed and driving straight ahead. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The collision highlights the dangers of tailgating and distracted driving on this stretch of roadway.
SUV Strikes Bicyclist on Union Street Queens▸A northbound SUV collided with a southbound bicyclist at Union Street in Queens. The 46-year-old female cyclist suffered facial abrasions but was conscious. Police cited failure to yield right-of-way and other vehicular factors as causes of the crash.
According to the police report, a 2013 Nissan SUV traveling north on Union Street collided with a southbound bicyclist. The bicyclist, a 46-year-old woman, was injured with abrasions to her face and remained conscious after the impact. The SUV struck the cyclist with its center front end. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Other Vehicular' factors as contributing causes, highlighting driver error on the part of the SUV operator. The bicyclist was not ejected and wore a lap belt and harness, though these were not cited as contributing factors. Vehicle damage was minimal or not reported. The crash occurred at 8:20 AM in Queens, ZIP code 11355. The police report emphasizes driver failure to yield as the primary cause, underscoring systemic dangers for vulnerable road users.
Motorcycle and Sedan Collide on College Point Blvd▸A motorcycle making a right turn collided with a sedan traveling straight south on College Point Boulevard. The motorcycle driver suffered knee and lower leg abrasions. Police cited driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors in the crash.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 17:00 on College Point Boulevard involving a motorcycle and a sedan. The motorcycle was making a right turn while the sedan was traveling straight south. The point of impact was the center front end of both vehicles. The motorcycle driver, a 31-year-old male, sustained abrasions to his knee and lower leg but was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor, indicating driver error. Both drivers were licensed. The motorcycle driver was not wearing safety equipment. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors. The collision caused damage to the center front ends of both vehicles and the left side doors of a parked sedan nearby.
SUV Driver Impaired Hits Cyclist in Queens▸A westbound SUV struck a 23-year-old bicyclist on Booth Memorial Avenue. The cyclist suffered head abrasions. Police cite alcohol involvement and failure to yield as crash factors.
According to the police report, a 23-year-old male bicyclist was injured when a westbound SUV struck him on Booth Memorial Avenue in Queens at 21:50. The cyclist suffered head abrasions and remained conscious. The report lists alcohol involvement and failure to yield right-of-way as contributing factors. The SUV, a 2020 Ford, was driven by a licensed male. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead. The bicyclist was not ejected. The police report does not blame the cyclist, but highlights driver impairment and failure to yield as systemic dangers in this crash.
Sedan Rear-Ends 13-Year-Old Bicyclist in Queens▸A sedan making a right turn struck a 13-year-old bicyclist traveling straight south on 150 Street. The boy suffered back abrasions and shock. Police cite driver inattention and following too closely as causes. The cyclist was not ejected from his bike.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on 150 Street was making a right turn when it rear-ended a 13-year-old bicyclist also traveling south. The bicyclist sustained abrasions to his back and was in shock but was not ejected from his bike. The report identifies driver inattention and distraction as the primary contributing factors, along with following too closely. The sedan's driver failed to maintain proper attention and distance, resulting in the collision. The bicyclist's safety equipment status is unknown, and no contributing factors related to the victim were noted. This crash highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving and insufficient following distance in Queens.
SUV Left Turn Collides with Moped in Queens▸A BMW SUV making a left turn collided with a southbound moped on Northern Boulevard in Queens. The moped driver, a 48-year-old man, suffered knee and lower leg abrasions. No vehicle damage was reported. The crash occurred just before midnight.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on Northern Boulevard in Queens at 11:55 PM. A 2022 BMW SUV was making a left turn while a 2023 moped was traveling straight southbound. The moped driver, a 48-year-old male occupant, was injured with abrasions to his knee and lower leg but was conscious and not ejected. Both vehicles showed no damage or point of impact damage. The report lists the contributing factors as unspecified, but the SUV driver's action of making a left turn likely played a role in the collision. The moped driver was licensed and operating the vehicle straight ahead. No victim behaviors or helmet use were cited as contributing factors. The crash highlights the dangers posed by turning vehicles to vulnerable road users like moped riders.
SUV Strikes SUV From Behind on Parkway▸Two SUVs collided on Cross Island Parkway. The rear SUV hit the front SUV’s center back end. The front driver, a 51-year-old woman, suffered whiplash. Police list no driver errors. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles crashed on Cross Island Parkway at 11:45 PM. The rear SUV struck the center back end of the front SUV. The front driver, a 51-year-old woman, was injured with whiplash but remained conscious and restrained. Both drivers were licensed in New York. The report lists contributing factors as unspecified, with no mention of driver errors such as failure to yield or distraction. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved, and no victim actions are listed as contributing factors.
SUV Fails to Yield, Injures Queens Pedestrian▸A 24-year-old woman suffered elbow and arm injuries after an SUV struck her at a marked crosswalk on Prince Street. The driver failed to yield and made an improper left turn, causing the collision at 6:19 p.m. in Queens.
According to the police report, at 18:19 on Prince Street in Queens, a 2024 Jeep SUV was making a left turn when it struck a 24-year-old female pedestrian crossing at a marked crosswalk without a signal. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Turning Improperly' as contributing factors by the driver. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her elbow, lower arm, and hand, and was in shock with complaints of pain or nausea. The point of impact was the vehicle's left front quarter panel, indicating the collision occurred during the turn. The driver’s failure to yield right-of-way directly led to the pedestrian’s injury, highlighting systemic dangers posed by improper turning maneuvers and yielding failures in vehicle operation.
Sedan Strikes Female Bicyclist on Prince Street▸A sedan collided with a southbound bicyclist on Prince Street in Queens, injuring the 46-year-old woman. The impact struck the bike’s front center and the sedan’s left side doors. The bicyclist suffered abrasions and arm injuries but remained conscious.
According to the police report, a 46-year-old female bicyclist traveling south on Prince Street was struck by a sedan also heading south. The collision occurred at the bike’s center front end and the sedan’s left side doors. The bicyclist sustained abrasions and injuries to her elbow, lower arm, and hand, classified as injury severity level 3. She was conscious and not ejected from her bike. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor, indicating the sedan driver failed to maintain proper attention. No other contributing factors related to the bicyclist were noted. The sedan was a 2018 Mercedes, and both drivers were licensed in New York. This crash highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving to vulnerable road users.
E-Bike Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸A 56-year-old man suffered abrasions and full-body injuries after an e-bike collision at a Queens intersection. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when struck. The crash highlights dangers posed by e-bikes in shared spaces.
According to the police report, a 56-year-old male pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Sanford Avenue and Main Street in Queens at 12:40. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when an e-bike struck him, causing abrasions and injuries to his entire body. The pedestrian remained conscious after the collision. The report does not list any contributing factors from the pedestrian's side. No driver errors or contributing factors were explicitly cited in the data, but the collision occurred in a context where e-bike operation led to a pedestrian injury. This incident underscores the risks posed by e-bikes to pedestrians, especially at intersections.
Int 0346-2024Paladino votes no on jaywalking bill, opposing improved pedestrian safety.▸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
Int 0346-2024Ung absent as Council passes bill improving pedestrian safety and equity.▸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
Int 1069-2024Ung co-sponsors bill to shorten commercial vehicle parking times, safety impact neutral.▸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
SUV Chain Crash on Long Island Expressway▸SUVs slowed. Sedan followed too close. Metal slammed. A 21-year-old passenger took the blow. Head bruised. Sirens cut through Queens. Impact left pain and questions.
According to the police report, a crash unfolded on the Long Island Expressway at 12:10 PM. Two SUVs slowed in traffic. A sedan behind failed to keep distance and rear-ended the second SUV. The report lists "Following Too Closely" as the cause. The collision injured a 21-year-old man riding in the right rear seat of the Jeep SUV. He suffered a head contusion. He was conscious and wore a lap belt and harness. The police report points to driver error, not passenger fault. Vehicle damage confirms a chain-reaction rear-end crash.
Sedan Rear-Ends Another on Clearview Expressway▸Two sedans collided on Clearview Expressway at dusk. The rear vehicle, driven by a distracted 66-year-old man, struck the front car’s center back end. The driver suffered a back injury but remained conscious and restrained by a lap belt.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 18:46 on Clearview Expressway involving two sedans traveling north. The 66-year-old male driver of the rear vehicle was injured, sustaining back trauma and remained conscious. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Following Too Closely' as contributing factors for the rear driver. The front vehicle, a GMC sedan driven by a licensed female driver, was struck at its center back end while making a right turn. Both vehicles sustained damage at the point of impact. The injured driver was wearing a lap belt and was not ejected. The collision highlights driver errors related to distraction and unsafe following distance, with no contributing victim behaviors noted.
Two sedans collided head-to-tail on Bell Boulevard. The front passenger suffered a back injury and whiplash. Police cited driver inattention and following too closely as causes. Both vehicles were traveling eastbound when the crash occurred.
According to the police report, two sedans traveling eastbound on Bell Boulevard collided in a rear-end crash. The impact occurred at the center back end of the lead vehicle and the center front end of the trailing vehicle. The front passenger in one sedan, a 35-year-old woman, was injured with back pain and whiplash but was not ejected and was conscious. She was wearing a lap belt. The report lists driver errors including 'Following Too Closely' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. Both drivers were licensed and driving straight ahead. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The collision highlights the dangers of tailgating and distracted driving on this stretch of roadway.
SUV Strikes Bicyclist on Union Street Queens▸A northbound SUV collided with a southbound bicyclist at Union Street in Queens. The 46-year-old female cyclist suffered facial abrasions but was conscious. Police cited failure to yield right-of-way and other vehicular factors as causes of the crash.
According to the police report, a 2013 Nissan SUV traveling north on Union Street collided with a southbound bicyclist. The bicyclist, a 46-year-old woman, was injured with abrasions to her face and remained conscious after the impact. The SUV struck the cyclist with its center front end. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Other Vehicular' factors as contributing causes, highlighting driver error on the part of the SUV operator. The bicyclist was not ejected and wore a lap belt and harness, though these were not cited as contributing factors. Vehicle damage was minimal or not reported. The crash occurred at 8:20 AM in Queens, ZIP code 11355. The police report emphasizes driver failure to yield as the primary cause, underscoring systemic dangers for vulnerable road users.
Motorcycle and Sedan Collide on College Point Blvd▸A motorcycle making a right turn collided with a sedan traveling straight south on College Point Boulevard. The motorcycle driver suffered knee and lower leg abrasions. Police cited driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors in the crash.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 17:00 on College Point Boulevard involving a motorcycle and a sedan. The motorcycle was making a right turn while the sedan was traveling straight south. The point of impact was the center front end of both vehicles. The motorcycle driver, a 31-year-old male, sustained abrasions to his knee and lower leg but was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor, indicating driver error. Both drivers were licensed. The motorcycle driver was not wearing safety equipment. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors. The collision caused damage to the center front ends of both vehicles and the left side doors of a parked sedan nearby.
SUV Driver Impaired Hits Cyclist in Queens▸A westbound SUV struck a 23-year-old bicyclist on Booth Memorial Avenue. The cyclist suffered head abrasions. Police cite alcohol involvement and failure to yield as crash factors.
According to the police report, a 23-year-old male bicyclist was injured when a westbound SUV struck him on Booth Memorial Avenue in Queens at 21:50. The cyclist suffered head abrasions and remained conscious. The report lists alcohol involvement and failure to yield right-of-way as contributing factors. The SUV, a 2020 Ford, was driven by a licensed male. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead. The bicyclist was not ejected. The police report does not blame the cyclist, but highlights driver impairment and failure to yield as systemic dangers in this crash.
Sedan Rear-Ends 13-Year-Old Bicyclist in Queens▸A sedan making a right turn struck a 13-year-old bicyclist traveling straight south on 150 Street. The boy suffered back abrasions and shock. Police cite driver inattention and following too closely as causes. The cyclist was not ejected from his bike.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on 150 Street was making a right turn when it rear-ended a 13-year-old bicyclist also traveling south. The bicyclist sustained abrasions to his back and was in shock but was not ejected from his bike. The report identifies driver inattention and distraction as the primary contributing factors, along with following too closely. The sedan's driver failed to maintain proper attention and distance, resulting in the collision. The bicyclist's safety equipment status is unknown, and no contributing factors related to the victim were noted. This crash highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving and insufficient following distance in Queens.
SUV Left Turn Collides with Moped in Queens▸A BMW SUV making a left turn collided with a southbound moped on Northern Boulevard in Queens. The moped driver, a 48-year-old man, suffered knee and lower leg abrasions. No vehicle damage was reported. The crash occurred just before midnight.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on Northern Boulevard in Queens at 11:55 PM. A 2022 BMW SUV was making a left turn while a 2023 moped was traveling straight southbound. The moped driver, a 48-year-old male occupant, was injured with abrasions to his knee and lower leg but was conscious and not ejected. Both vehicles showed no damage or point of impact damage. The report lists the contributing factors as unspecified, but the SUV driver's action of making a left turn likely played a role in the collision. The moped driver was licensed and operating the vehicle straight ahead. No victim behaviors or helmet use were cited as contributing factors. The crash highlights the dangers posed by turning vehicles to vulnerable road users like moped riders.
SUV Strikes SUV From Behind on Parkway▸Two SUVs collided on Cross Island Parkway. The rear SUV hit the front SUV’s center back end. The front driver, a 51-year-old woman, suffered whiplash. Police list no driver errors. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles crashed on Cross Island Parkway at 11:45 PM. The rear SUV struck the center back end of the front SUV. The front driver, a 51-year-old woman, was injured with whiplash but remained conscious and restrained. Both drivers were licensed in New York. The report lists contributing factors as unspecified, with no mention of driver errors such as failure to yield or distraction. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved, and no victim actions are listed as contributing factors.
SUV Fails to Yield, Injures Queens Pedestrian▸A 24-year-old woman suffered elbow and arm injuries after an SUV struck her at a marked crosswalk on Prince Street. The driver failed to yield and made an improper left turn, causing the collision at 6:19 p.m. in Queens.
According to the police report, at 18:19 on Prince Street in Queens, a 2024 Jeep SUV was making a left turn when it struck a 24-year-old female pedestrian crossing at a marked crosswalk without a signal. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Turning Improperly' as contributing factors by the driver. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her elbow, lower arm, and hand, and was in shock with complaints of pain or nausea. The point of impact was the vehicle's left front quarter panel, indicating the collision occurred during the turn. The driver’s failure to yield right-of-way directly led to the pedestrian’s injury, highlighting systemic dangers posed by improper turning maneuvers and yielding failures in vehicle operation.
Sedan Strikes Female Bicyclist on Prince Street▸A sedan collided with a southbound bicyclist on Prince Street in Queens, injuring the 46-year-old woman. The impact struck the bike’s front center and the sedan’s left side doors. The bicyclist suffered abrasions and arm injuries but remained conscious.
According to the police report, a 46-year-old female bicyclist traveling south on Prince Street was struck by a sedan also heading south. The collision occurred at the bike’s center front end and the sedan’s left side doors. The bicyclist sustained abrasions and injuries to her elbow, lower arm, and hand, classified as injury severity level 3. She was conscious and not ejected from her bike. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor, indicating the sedan driver failed to maintain proper attention. No other contributing factors related to the bicyclist were noted. The sedan was a 2018 Mercedes, and both drivers were licensed in New York. This crash highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving to vulnerable road users.
E-Bike Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸A 56-year-old man suffered abrasions and full-body injuries after an e-bike collision at a Queens intersection. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when struck. The crash highlights dangers posed by e-bikes in shared spaces.
According to the police report, a 56-year-old male pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Sanford Avenue and Main Street in Queens at 12:40. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when an e-bike struck him, causing abrasions and injuries to his entire body. The pedestrian remained conscious after the collision. The report does not list any contributing factors from the pedestrian's side. No driver errors or contributing factors were explicitly cited in the data, but the collision occurred in a context where e-bike operation led to a pedestrian injury. This incident underscores the risks posed by e-bikes to pedestrians, especially at intersections.
Int 0346-2024Paladino votes no on jaywalking bill, opposing improved pedestrian safety.▸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
Int 0346-2024Ung absent as Council passes bill improving pedestrian safety and equity.▸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
Int 1069-2024Ung co-sponsors bill to shorten commercial vehicle parking times, safety impact neutral.▸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
SUV Chain Crash on Long Island Expressway▸SUVs slowed. Sedan followed too close. Metal slammed. A 21-year-old passenger took the blow. Head bruised. Sirens cut through Queens. Impact left pain and questions.
According to the police report, a crash unfolded on the Long Island Expressway at 12:10 PM. Two SUVs slowed in traffic. A sedan behind failed to keep distance and rear-ended the second SUV. The report lists "Following Too Closely" as the cause. The collision injured a 21-year-old man riding in the right rear seat of the Jeep SUV. He suffered a head contusion. He was conscious and wore a lap belt and harness. The police report points to driver error, not passenger fault. Vehicle damage confirms a chain-reaction rear-end crash.
Sedan Rear-Ends Another on Clearview Expressway▸Two sedans collided on Clearview Expressway at dusk. The rear vehicle, driven by a distracted 66-year-old man, struck the front car’s center back end. The driver suffered a back injury but remained conscious and restrained by a lap belt.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 18:46 on Clearview Expressway involving two sedans traveling north. The 66-year-old male driver of the rear vehicle was injured, sustaining back trauma and remained conscious. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Following Too Closely' as contributing factors for the rear driver. The front vehicle, a GMC sedan driven by a licensed female driver, was struck at its center back end while making a right turn. Both vehicles sustained damage at the point of impact. The injured driver was wearing a lap belt and was not ejected. The collision highlights driver errors related to distraction and unsafe following distance, with no contributing victim behaviors noted.
A northbound SUV collided with a southbound bicyclist at Union Street in Queens. The 46-year-old female cyclist suffered facial abrasions but was conscious. Police cited failure to yield right-of-way and other vehicular factors as causes of the crash.
According to the police report, a 2013 Nissan SUV traveling north on Union Street collided with a southbound bicyclist. The bicyclist, a 46-year-old woman, was injured with abrasions to her face and remained conscious after the impact. The SUV struck the cyclist with its center front end. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Other Vehicular' factors as contributing causes, highlighting driver error on the part of the SUV operator. The bicyclist was not ejected and wore a lap belt and harness, though these were not cited as contributing factors. Vehicle damage was minimal or not reported. The crash occurred at 8:20 AM in Queens, ZIP code 11355. The police report emphasizes driver failure to yield as the primary cause, underscoring systemic dangers for vulnerable road users.
Motorcycle and Sedan Collide on College Point Blvd▸A motorcycle making a right turn collided with a sedan traveling straight south on College Point Boulevard. The motorcycle driver suffered knee and lower leg abrasions. Police cited driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors in the crash.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 17:00 on College Point Boulevard involving a motorcycle and a sedan. The motorcycle was making a right turn while the sedan was traveling straight south. The point of impact was the center front end of both vehicles. The motorcycle driver, a 31-year-old male, sustained abrasions to his knee and lower leg but was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor, indicating driver error. Both drivers were licensed. The motorcycle driver was not wearing safety equipment. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors. The collision caused damage to the center front ends of both vehicles and the left side doors of a parked sedan nearby.
SUV Driver Impaired Hits Cyclist in Queens▸A westbound SUV struck a 23-year-old bicyclist on Booth Memorial Avenue. The cyclist suffered head abrasions. Police cite alcohol involvement and failure to yield as crash factors.
According to the police report, a 23-year-old male bicyclist was injured when a westbound SUV struck him on Booth Memorial Avenue in Queens at 21:50. The cyclist suffered head abrasions and remained conscious. The report lists alcohol involvement and failure to yield right-of-way as contributing factors. The SUV, a 2020 Ford, was driven by a licensed male. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead. The bicyclist was not ejected. The police report does not blame the cyclist, but highlights driver impairment and failure to yield as systemic dangers in this crash.
Sedan Rear-Ends 13-Year-Old Bicyclist in Queens▸A sedan making a right turn struck a 13-year-old bicyclist traveling straight south on 150 Street. The boy suffered back abrasions and shock. Police cite driver inattention and following too closely as causes. The cyclist was not ejected from his bike.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on 150 Street was making a right turn when it rear-ended a 13-year-old bicyclist also traveling south. The bicyclist sustained abrasions to his back and was in shock but was not ejected from his bike. The report identifies driver inattention and distraction as the primary contributing factors, along with following too closely. The sedan's driver failed to maintain proper attention and distance, resulting in the collision. The bicyclist's safety equipment status is unknown, and no contributing factors related to the victim were noted. This crash highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving and insufficient following distance in Queens.
SUV Left Turn Collides with Moped in Queens▸A BMW SUV making a left turn collided with a southbound moped on Northern Boulevard in Queens. The moped driver, a 48-year-old man, suffered knee and lower leg abrasions. No vehicle damage was reported. The crash occurred just before midnight.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on Northern Boulevard in Queens at 11:55 PM. A 2022 BMW SUV was making a left turn while a 2023 moped was traveling straight southbound. The moped driver, a 48-year-old male occupant, was injured with abrasions to his knee and lower leg but was conscious and not ejected. Both vehicles showed no damage or point of impact damage. The report lists the contributing factors as unspecified, but the SUV driver's action of making a left turn likely played a role in the collision. The moped driver was licensed and operating the vehicle straight ahead. No victim behaviors or helmet use were cited as contributing factors. The crash highlights the dangers posed by turning vehicles to vulnerable road users like moped riders.
SUV Strikes SUV From Behind on Parkway▸Two SUVs collided on Cross Island Parkway. The rear SUV hit the front SUV’s center back end. The front driver, a 51-year-old woman, suffered whiplash. Police list no driver errors. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles crashed on Cross Island Parkway at 11:45 PM. The rear SUV struck the center back end of the front SUV. The front driver, a 51-year-old woman, was injured with whiplash but remained conscious and restrained. Both drivers were licensed in New York. The report lists contributing factors as unspecified, with no mention of driver errors such as failure to yield or distraction. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved, and no victim actions are listed as contributing factors.
SUV Fails to Yield, Injures Queens Pedestrian▸A 24-year-old woman suffered elbow and arm injuries after an SUV struck her at a marked crosswalk on Prince Street. The driver failed to yield and made an improper left turn, causing the collision at 6:19 p.m. in Queens.
According to the police report, at 18:19 on Prince Street in Queens, a 2024 Jeep SUV was making a left turn when it struck a 24-year-old female pedestrian crossing at a marked crosswalk without a signal. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Turning Improperly' as contributing factors by the driver. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her elbow, lower arm, and hand, and was in shock with complaints of pain or nausea. The point of impact was the vehicle's left front quarter panel, indicating the collision occurred during the turn. The driver’s failure to yield right-of-way directly led to the pedestrian’s injury, highlighting systemic dangers posed by improper turning maneuvers and yielding failures in vehicle operation.
Sedan Strikes Female Bicyclist on Prince Street▸A sedan collided with a southbound bicyclist on Prince Street in Queens, injuring the 46-year-old woman. The impact struck the bike’s front center and the sedan’s left side doors. The bicyclist suffered abrasions and arm injuries but remained conscious.
According to the police report, a 46-year-old female bicyclist traveling south on Prince Street was struck by a sedan also heading south. The collision occurred at the bike’s center front end and the sedan’s left side doors. The bicyclist sustained abrasions and injuries to her elbow, lower arm, and hand, classified as injury severity level 3. She was conscious and not ejected from her bike. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor, indicating the sedan driver failed to maintain proper attention. No other contributing factors related to the bicyclist were noted. The sedan was a 2018 Mercedes, and both drivers were licensed in New York. This crash highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving to vulnerable road users.
E-Bike Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸A 56-year-old man suffered abrasions and full-body injuries after an e-bike collision at a Queens intersection. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when struck. The crash highlights dangers posed by e-bikes in shared spaces.
According to the police report, a 56-year-old male pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Sanford Avenue and Main Street in Queens at 12:40. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when an e-bike struck him, causing abrasions and injuries to his entire body. The pedestrian remained conscious after the collision. The report does not list any contributing factors from the pedestrian's side. No driver errors or contributing factors were explicitly cited in the data, but the collision occurred in a context where e-bike operation led to a pedestrian injury. This incident underscores the risks posed by e-bikes to pedestrians, especially at intersections.
Int 0346-2024Paladino votes no on jaywalking bill, opposing improved pedestrian safety.▸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
Int 0346-2024Ung absent as Council passes bill improving pedestrian safety and equity.▸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
Int 1069-2024Ung co-sponsors bill to shorten commercial vehicle parking times, safety impact neutral.▸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
SUV Chain Crash on Long Island Expressway▸SUVs slowed. Sedan followed too close. Metal slammed. A 21-year-old passenger took the blow. Head bruised. Sirens cut through Queens. Impact left pain and questions.
According to the police report, a crash unfolded on the Long Island Expressway at 12:10 PM. Two SUVs slowed in traffic. A sedan behind failed to keep distance and rear-ended the second SUV. The report lists "Following Too Closely" as the cause. The collision injured a 21-year-old man riding in the right rear seat of the Jeep SUV. He suffered a head contusion. He was conscious and wore a lap belt and harness. The police report points to driver error, not passenger fault. Vehicle damage confirms a chain-reaction rear-end crash.
Sedan Rear-Ends Another on Clearview Expressway▸Two sedans collided on Clearview Expressway at dusk. The rear vehicle, driven by a distracted 66-year-old man, struck the front car’s center back end. The driver suffered a back injury but remained conscious and restrained by a lap belt.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 18:46 on Clearview Expressway involving two sedans traveling north. The 66-year-old male driver of the rear vehicle was injured, sustaining back trauma and remained conscious. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Following Too Closely' as contributing factors for the rear driver. The front vehicle, a GMC sedan driven by a licensed female driver, was struck at its center back end while making a right turn. Both vehicles sustained damage at the point of impact. The injured driver was wearing a lap belt and was not ejected. The collision highlights driver errors related to distraction and unsafe following distance, with no contributing victim behaviors noted.
A motorcycle making a right turn collided with a sedan traveling straight south on College Point Boulevard. The motorcycle driver suffered knee and lower leg abrasions. Police cited driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors in the crash.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 17:00 on College Point Boulevard involving a motorcycle and a sedan. The motorcycle was making a right turn while the sedan was traveling straight south. The point of impact was the center front end of both vehicles. The motorcycle driver, a 31-year-old male, sustained abrasions to his knee and lower leg but was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor, indicating driver error. Both drivers were licensed. The motorcycle driver was not wearing safety equipment. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors. The collision caused damage to the center front ends of both vehicles and the left side doors of a parked sedan nearby.
SUV Driver Impaired Hits Cyclist in Queens▸A westbound SUV struck a 23-year-old bicyclist on Booth Memorial Avenue. The cyclist suffered head abrasions. Police cite alcohol involvement and failure to yield as crash factors.
According to the police report, a 23-year-old male bicyclist was injured when a westbound SUV struck him on Booth Memorial Avenue in Queens at 21:50. The cyclist suffered head abrasions and remained conscious. The report lists alcohol involvement and failure to yield right-of-way as contributing factors. The SUV, a 2020 Ford, was driven by a licensed male. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead. The bicyclist was not ejected. The police report does not blame the cyclist, but highlights driver impairment and failure to yield as systemic dangers in this crash.
Sedan Rear-Ends 13-Year-Old Bicyclist in Queens▸A sedan making a right turn struck a 13-year-old bicyclist traveling straight south on 150 Street. The boy suffered back abrasions and shock. Police cite driver inattention and following too closely as causes. The cyclist was not ejected from his bike.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on 150 Street was making a right turn when it rear-ended a 13-year-old bicyclist also traveling south. The bicyclist sustained abrasions to his back and was in shock but was not ejected from his bike. The report identifies driver inattention and distraction as the primary contributing factors, along with following too closely. The sedan's driver failed to maintain proper attention and distance, resulting in the collision. The bicyclist's safety equipment status is unknown, and no contributing factors related to the victim were noted. This crash highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving and insufficient following distance in Queens.
SUV Left Turn Collides with Moped in Queens▸A BMW SUV making a left turn collided with a southbound moped on Northern Boulevard in Queens. The moped driver, a 48-year-old man, suffered knee and lower leg abrasions. No vehicle damage was reported. The crash occurred just before midnight.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on Northern Boulevard in Queens at 11:55 PM. A 2022 BMW SUV was making a left turn while a 2023 moped was traveling straight southbound. The moped driver, a 48-year-old male occupant, was injured with abrasions to his knee and lower leg but was conscious and not ejected. Both vehicles showed no damage or point of impact damage. The report lists the contributing factors as unspecified, but the SUV driver's action of making a left turn likely played a role in the collision. The moped driver was licensed and operating the vehicle straight ahead. No victim behaviors or helmet use were cited as contributing factors. The crash highlights the dangers posed by turning vehicles to vulnerable road users like moped riders.
SUV Strikes SUV From Behind on Parkway▸Two SUVs collided on Cross Island Parkway. The rear SUV hit the front SUV’s center back end. The front driver, a 51-year-old woman, suffered whiplash. Police list no driver errors. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles crashed on Cross Island Parkway at 11:45 PM. The rear SUV struck the center back end of the front SUV. The front driver, a 51-year-old woman, was injured with whiplash but remained conscious and restrained. Both drivers were licensed in New York. The report lists contributing factors as unspecified, with no mention of driver errors such as failure to yield or distraction. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved, and no victim actions are listed as contributing factors.
SUV Fails to Yield, Injures Queens Pedestrian▸A 24-year-old woman suffered elbow and arm injuries after an SUV struck her at a marked crosswalk on Prince Street. The driver failed to yield and made an improper left turn, causing the collision at 6:19 p.m. in Queens.
According to the police report, at 18:19 on Prince Street in Queens, a 2024 Jeep SUV was making a left turn when it struck a 24-year-old female pedestrian crossing at a marked crosswalk without a signal. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Turning Improperly' as contributing factors by the driver. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her elbow, lower arm, and hand, and was in shock with complaints of pain or nausea. The point of impact was the vehicle's left front quarter panel, indicating the collision occurred during the turn. The driver’s failure to yield right-of-way directly led to the pedestrian’s injury, highlighting systemic dangers posed by improper turning maneuvers and yielding failures in vehicle operation.
Sedan Strikes Female Bicyclist on Prince Street▸A sedan collided with a southbound bicyclist on Prince Street in Queens, injuring the 46-year-old woman. The impact struck the bike’s front center and the sedan’s left side doors. The bicyclist suffered abrasions and arm injuries but remained conscious.
According to the police report, a 46-year-old female bicyclist traveling south on Prince Street was struck by a sedan also heading south. The collision occurred at the bike’s center front end and the sedan’s left side doors. The bicyclist sustained abrasions and injuries to her elbow, lower arm, and hand, classified as injury severity level 3. She was conscious and not ejected from her bike. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor, indicating the sedan driver failed to maintain proper attention. No other contributing factors related to the bicyclist were noted. The sedan was a 2018 Mercedes, and both drivers were licensed in New York. This crash highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving to vulnerable road users.
E-Bike Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸A 56-year-old man suffered abrasions and full-body injuries after an e-bike collision at a Queens intersection. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when struck. The crash highlights dangers posed by e-bikes in shared spaces.
According to the police report, a 56-year-old male pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Sanford Avenue and Main Street in Queens at 12:40. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when an e-bike struck him, causing abrasions and injuries to his entire body. The pedestrian remained conscious after the collision. The report does not list any contributing factors from the pedestrian's side. No driver errors or contributing factors were explicitly cited in the data, but the collision occurred in a context where e-bike operation led to a pedestrian injury. This incident underscores the risks posed by e-bikes to pedestrians, especially at intersections.
Int 0346-2024Paladino votes no on jaywalking bill, opposing improved pedestrian safety.▸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
Int 0346-2024Ung absent as Council passes bill improving pedestrian safety and equity.▸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
Int 1069-2024Ung co-sponsors bill to shorten commercial vehicle parking times, safety impact neutral.▸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
SUV Chain Crash on Long Island Expressway▸SUVs slowed. Sedan followed too close. Metal slammed. A 21-year-old passenger took the blow. Head bruised. Sirens cut through Queens. Impact left pain and questions.
According to the police report, a crash unfolded on the Long Island Expressway at 12:10 PM. Two SUVs slowed in traffic. A sedan behind failed to keep distance and rear-ended the second SUV. The report lists "Following Too Closely" as the cause. The collision injured a 21-year-old man riding in the right rear seat of the Jeep SUV. He suffered a head contusion. He was conscious and wore a lap belt and harness. The police report points to driver error, not passenger fault. Vehicle damage confirms a chain-reaction rear-end crash.
Sedan Rear-Ends Another on Clearview Expressway▸Two sedans collided on Clearview Expressway at dusk. The rear vehicle, driven by a distracted 66-year-old man, struck the front car’s center back end. The driver suffered a back injury but remained conscious and restrained by a lap belt.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 18:46 on Clearview Expressway involving two sedans traveling north. The 66-year-old male driver of the rear vehicle was injured, sustaining back trauma and remained conscious. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Following Too Closely' as contributing factors for the rear driver. The front vehicle, a GMC sedan driven by a licensed female driver, was struck at its center back end while making a right turn. Both vehicles sustained damage at the point of impact. The injured driver was wearing a lap belt and was not ejected. The collision highlights driver errors related to distraction and unsafe following distance, with no contributing victim behaviors noted.
A westbound SUV struck a 23-year-old bicyclist on Booth Memorial Avenue. The cyclist suffered head abrasions. Police cite alcohol involvement and failure to yield as crash factors.
According to the police report, a 23-year-old male bicyclist was injured when a westbound SUV struck him on Booth Memorial Avenue in Queens at 21:50. The cyclist suffered head abrasions and remained conscious. The report lists alcohol involvement and failure to yield right-of-way as contributing factors. The SUV, a 2020 Ford, was driven by a licensed male. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead. The bicyclist was not ejected. The police report does not blame the cyclist, but highlights driver impairment and failure to yield as systemic dangers in this crash.
Sedan Rear-Ends 13-Year-Old Bicyclist in Queens▸A sedan making a right turn struck a 13-year-old bicyclist traveling straight south on 150 Street. The boy suffered back abrasions and shock. Police cite driver inattention and following too closely as causes. The cyclist was not ejected from his bike.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on 150 Street was making a right turn when it rear-ended a 13-year-old bicyclist also traveling south. The bicyclist sustained abrasions to his back and was in shock but was not ejected from his bike. The report identifies driver inattention and distraction as the primary contributing factors, along with following too closely. The sedan's driver failed to maintain proper attention and distance, resulting in the collision. The bicyclist's safety equipment status is unknown, and no contributing factors related to the victim were noted. This crash highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving and insufficient following distance in Queens.
SUV Left Turn Collides with Moped in Queens▸A BMW SUV making a left turn collided with a southbound moped on Northern Boulevard in Queens. The moped driver, a 48-year-old man, suffered knee and lower leg abrasions. No vehicle damage was reported. The crash occurred just before midnight.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on Northern Boulevard in Queens at 11:55 PM. A 2022 BMW SUV was making a left turn while a 2023 moped was traveling straight southbound. The moped driver, a 48-year-old male occupant, was injured with abrasions to his knee and lower leg but was conscious and not ejected. Both vehicles showed no damage or point of impact damage. The report lists the contributing factors as unspecified, but the SUV driver's action of making a left turn likely played a role in the collision. The moped driver was licensed and operating the vehicle straight ahead. No victim behaviors or helmet use were cited as contributing factors. The crash highlights the dangers posed by turning vehicles to vulnerable road users like moped riders.
SUV Strikes SUV From Behind on Parkway▸Two SUVs collided on Cross Island Parkway. The rear SUV hit the front SUV’s center back end. The front driver, a 51-year-old woman, suffered whiplash. Police list no driver errors. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles crashed on Cross Island Parkway at 11:45 PM. The rear SUV struck the center back end of the front SUV. The front driver, a 51-year-old woman, was injured with whiplash but remained conscious and restrained. Both drivers were licensed in New York. The report lists contributing factors as unspecified, with no mention of driver errors such as failure to yield or distraction. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved, and no victim actions are listed as contributing factors.
SUV Fails to Yield, Injures Queens Pedestrian▸A 24-year-old woman suffered elbow and arm injuries after an SUV struck her at a marked crosswalk on Prince Street. The driver failed to yield and made an improper left turn, causing the collision at 6:19 p.m. in Queens.
According to the police report, at 18:19 on Prince Street in Queens, a 2024 Jeep SUV was making a left turn when it struck a 24-year-old female pedestrian crossing at a marked crosswalk without a signal. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Turning Improperly' as contributing factors by the driver. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her elbow, lower arm, and hand, and was in shock with complaints of pain or nausea. The point of impact was the vehicle's left front quarter panel, indicating the collision occurred during the turn. The driver’s failure to yield right-of-way directly led to the pedestrian’s injury, highlighting systemic dangers posed by improper turning maneuvers and yielding failures in vehicle operation.
Sedan Strikes Female Bicyclist on Prince Street▸A sedan collided with a southbound bicyclist on Prince Street in Queens, injuring the 46-year-old woman. The impact struck the bike’s front center and the sedan’s left side doors. The bicyclist suffered abrasions and arm injuries but remained conscious.
According to the police report, a 46-year-old female bicyclist traveling south on Prince Street was struck by a sedan also heading south. The collision occurred at the bike’s center front end and the sedan’s left side doors. The bicyclist sustained abrasions and injuries to her elbow, lower arm, and hand, classified as injury severity level 3. She was conscious and not ejected from her bike. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor, indicating the sedan driver failed to maintain proper attention. No other contributing factors related to the bicyclist were noted. The sedan was a 2018 Mercedes, and both drivers were licensed in New York. This crash highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving to vulnerable road users.
E-Bike Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸A 56-year-old man suffered abrasions and full-body injuries after an e-bike collision at a Queens intersection. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when struck. The crash highlights dangers posed by e-bikes in shared spaces.
According to the police report, a 56-year-old male pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Sanford Avenue and Main Street in Queens at 12:40. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when an e-bike struck him, causing abrasions and injuries to his entire body. The pedestrian remained conscious after the collision. The report does not list any contributing factors from the pedestrian's side. No driver errors or contributing factors were explicitly cited in the data, but the collision occurred in a context where e-bike operation led to a pedestrian injury. This incident underscores the risks posed by e-bikes to pedestrians, especially at intersections.
Int 0346-2024Paladino votes no on jaywalking bill, opposing improved pedestrian safety.▸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
Int 0346-2024Ung absent as Council passes bill improving pedestrian safety and equity.▸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
Int 1069-2024Ung co-sponsors bill to shorten commercial vehicle parking times, safety impact neutral.▸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
SUV Chain Crash on Long Island Expressway▸SUVs slowed. Sedan followed too close. Metal slammed. A 21-year-old passenger took the blow. Head bruised. Sirens cut through Queens. Impact left pain and questions.
According to the police report, a crash unfolded on the Long Island Expressway at 12:10 PM. Two SUVs slowed in traffic. A sedan behind failed to keep distance and rear-ended the second SUV. The report lists "Following Too Closely" as the cause. The collision injured a 21-year-old man riding in the right rear seat of the Jeep SUV. He suffered a head contusion. He was conscious and wore a lap belt and harness. The police report points to driver error, not passenger fault. Vehicle damage confirms a chain-reaction rear-end crash.
Sedan Rear-Ends Another on Clearview Expressway▸Two sedans collided on Clearview Expressway at dusk. The rear vehicle, driven by a distracted 66-year-old man, struck the front car’s center back end. The driver suffered a back injury but remained conscious and restrained by a lap belt.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 18:46 on Clearview Expressway involving two sedans traveling north. The 66-year-old male driver of the rear vehicle was injured, sustaining back trauma and remained conscious. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Following Too Closely' as contributing factors for the rear driver. The front vehicle, a GMC sedan driven by a licensed female driver, was struck at its center back end while making a right turn. Both vehicles sustained damage at the point of impact. The injured driver was wearing a lap belt and was not ejected. The collision highlights driver errors related to distraction and unsafe following distance, with no contributing victim behaviors noted.
A sedan making a right turn struck a 13-year-old bicyclist traveling straight south on 150 Street. The boy suffered back abrasions and shock. Police cite driver inattention and following too closely as causes. The cyclist was not ejected from his bike.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on 150 Street was making a right turn when it rear-ended a 13-year-old bicyclist also traveling south. The bicyclist sustained abrasions to his back and was in shock but was not ejected from his bike. The report identifies driver inattention and distraction as the primary contributing factors, along with following too closely. The sedan's driver failed to maintain proper attention and distance, resulting in the collision. The bicyclist's safety equipment status is unknown, and no contributing factors related to the victim were noted. This crash highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving and insufficient following distance in Queens.
SUV Left Turn Collides with Moped in Queens▸A BMW SUV making a left turn collided with a southbound moped on Northern Boulevard in Queens. The moped driver, a 48-year-old man, suffered knee and lower leg abrasions. No vehicle damage was reported. The crash occurred just before midnight.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on Northern Boulevard in Queens at 11:55 PM. A 2022 BMW SUV was making a left turn while a 2023 moped was traveling straight southbound. The moped driver, a 48-year-old male occupant, was injured with abrasions to his knee and lower leg but was conscious and not ejected. Both vehicles showed no damage or point of impact damage. The report lists the contributing factors as unspecified, but the SUV driver's action of making a left turn likely played a role in the collision. The moped driver was licensed and operating the vehicle straight ahead. No victim behaviors or helmet use were cited as contributing factors. The crash highlights the dangers posed by turning vehicles to vulnerable road users like moped riders.
SUV Strikes SUV From Behind on Parkway▸Two SUVs collided on Cross Island Parkway. The rear SUV hit the front SUV’s center back end. The front driver, a 51-year-old woman, suffered whiplash. Police list no driver errors. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles crashed on Cross Island Parkway at 11:45 PM. The rear SUV struck the center back end of the front SUV. The front driver, a 51-year-old woman, was injured with whiplash but remained conscious and restrained. Both drivers were licensed in New York. The report lists contributing factors as unspecified, with no mention of driver errors such as failure to yield or distraction. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved, and no victim actions are listed as contributing factors.
SUV Fails to Yield, Injures Queens Pedestrian▸A 24-year-old woman suffered elbow and arm injuries after an SUV struck her at a marked crosswalk on Prince Street. The driver failed to yield and made an improper left turn, causing the collision at 6:19 p.m. in Queens.
According to the police report, at 18:19 on Prince Street in Queens, a 2024 Jeep SUV was making a left turn when it struck a 24-year-old female pedestrian crossing at a marked crosswalk without a signal. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Turning Improperly' as contributing factors by the driver. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her elbow, lower arm, and hand, and was in shock with complaints of pain or nausea. The point of impact was the vehicle's left front quarter panel, indicating the collision occurred during the turn. The driver’s failure to yield right-of-way directly led to the pedestrian’s injury, highlighting systemic dangers posed by improper turning maneuvers and yielding failures in vehicle operation.
Sedan Strikes Female Bicyclist on Prince Street▸A sedan collided with a southbound bicyclist on Prince Street in Queens, injuring the 46-year-old woman. The impact struck the bike’s front center and the sedan’s left side doors. The bicyclist suffered abrasions and arm injuries but remained conscious.
According to the police report, a 46-year-old female bicyclist traveling south on Prince Street was struck by a sedan also heading south. The collision occurred at the bike’s center front end and the sedan’s left side doors. The bicyclist sustained abrasions and injuries to her elbow, lower arm, and hand, classified as injury severity level 3. She was conscious and not ejected from her bike. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor, indicating the sedan driver failed to maintain proper attention. No other contributing factors related to the bicyclist were noted. The sedan was a 2018 Mercedes, and both drivers were licensed in New York. This crash highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving to vulnerable road users.
E-Bike Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸A 56-year-old man suffered abrasions and full-body injuries after an e-bike collision at a Queens intersection. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when struck. The crash highlights dangers posed by e-bikes in shared spaces.
According to the police report, a 56-year-old male pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Sanford Avenue and Main Street in Queens at 12:40. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when an e-bike struck him, causing abrasions and injuries to his entire body. The pedestrian remained conscious after the collision. The report does not list any contributing factors from the pedestrian's side. No driver errors or contributing factors were explicitly cited in the data, but the collision occurred in a context where e-bike operation led to a pedestrian injury. This incident underscores the risks posed by e-bikes to pedestrians, especially at intersections.
Int 0346-2024Paladino votes no on jaywalking bill, opposing improved pedestrian safety.▸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
Int 0346-2024Ung absent as Council passes bill improving pedestrian safety and equity.▸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
Int 1069-2024Ung co-sponsors bill to shorten commercial vehicle parking times, safety impact neutral.▸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
SUV Chain Crash on Long Island Expressway▸SUVs slowed. Sedan followed too close. Metal slammed. A 21-year-old passenger took the blow. Head bruised. Sirens cut through Queens. Impact left pain and questions.
According to the police report, a crash unfolded on the Long Island Expressway at 12:10 PM. Two SUVs slowed in traffic. A sedan behind failed to keep distance and rear-ended the second SUV. The report lists "Following Too Closely" as the cause. The collision injured a 21-year-old man riding in the right rear seat of the Jeep SUV. He suffered a head contusion. He was conscious and wore a lap belt and harness. The police report points to driver error, not passenger fault. Vehicle damage confirms a chain-reaction rear-end crash.
Sedan Rear-Ends Another on Clearview Expressway▸Two sedans collided on Clearview Expressway at dusk. The rear vehicle, driven by a distracted 66-year-old man, struck the front car’s center back end. The driver suffered a back injury but remained conscious and restrained by a lap belt.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 18:46 on Clearview Expressway involving two sedans traveling north. The 66-year-old male driver of the rear vehicle was injured, sustaining back trauma and remained conscious. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Following Too Closely' as contributing factors for the rear driver. The front vehicle, a GMC sedan driven by a licensed female driver, was struck at its center back end while making a right turn. Both vehicles sustained damage at the point of impact. The injured driver was wearing a lap belt and was not ejected. The collision highlights driver errors related to distraction and unsafe following distance, with no contributing victim behaviors noted.
A BMW SUV making a left turn collided with a southbound moped on Northern Boulevard in Queens. The moped driver, a 48-year-old man, suffered knee and lower leg abrasions. No vehicle damage was reported. The crash occurred just before midnight.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on Northern Boulevard in Queens at 11:55 PM. A 2022 BMW SUV was making a left turn while a 2023 moped was traveling straight southbound. The moped driver, a 48-year-old male occupant, was injured with abrasions to his knee and lower leg but was conscious and not ejected. Both vehicles showed no damage or point of impact damage. The report lists the contributing factors as unspecified, but the SUV driver's action of making a left turn likely played a role in the collision. The moped driver was licensed and operating the vehicle straight ahead. No victim behaviors or helmet use were cited as contributing factors. The crash highlights the dangers posed by turning vehicles to vulnerable road users like moped riders.
SUV Strikes SUV From Behind on Parkway▸Two SUVs collided on Cross Island Parkway. The rear SUV hit the front SUV’s center back end. The front driver, a 51-year-old woman, suffered whiplash. Police list no driver errors. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles crashed on Cross Island Parkway at 11:45 PM. The rear SUV struck the center back end of the front SUV. The front driver, a 51-year-old woman, was injured with whiplash but remained conscious and restrained. Both drivers were licensed in New York. The report lists contributing factors as unspecified, with no mention of driver errors such as failure to yield or distraction. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved, and no victim actions are listed as contributing factors.
SUV Fails to Yield, Injures Queens Pedestrian▸A 24-year-old woman suffered elbow and arm injuries after an SUV struck her at a marked crosswalk on Prince Street. The driver failed to yield and made an improper left turn, causing the collision at 6:19 p.m. in Queens.
According to the police report, at 18:19 on Prince Street in Queens, a 2024 Jeep SUV was making a left turn when it struck a 24-year-old female pedestrian crossing at a marked crosswalk without a signal. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Turning Improperly' as contributing factors by the driver. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her elbow, lower arm, and hand, and was in shock with complaints of pain or nausea. The point of impact was the vehicle's left front quarter panel, indicating the collision occurred during the turn. The driver’s failure to yield right-of-way directly led to the pedestrian’s injury, highlighting systemic dangers posed by improper turning maneuvers and yielding failures in vehicle operation.
Sedan Strikes Female Bicyclist on Prince Street▸A sedan collided with a southbound bicyclist on Prince Street in Queens, injuring the 46-year-old woman. The impact struck the bike’s front center and the sedan’s left side doors. The bicyclist suffered abrasions and arm injuries but remained conscious.
According to the police report, a 46-year-old female bicyclist traveling south on Prince Street was struck by a sedan also heading south. The collision occurred at the bike’s center front end and the sedan’s left side doors. The bicyclist sustained abrasions and injuries to her elbow, lower arm, and hand, classified as injury severity level 3. She was conscious and not ejected from her bike. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor, indicating the sedan driver failed to maintain proper attention. No other contributing factors related to the bicyclist were noted. The sedan was a 2018 Mercedes, and both drivers were licensed in New York. This crash highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving to vulnerable road users.
E-Bike Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸A 56-year-old man suffered abrasions and full-body injuries after an e-bike collision at a Queens intersection. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when struck. The crash highlights dangers posed by e-bikes in shared spaces.
According to the police report, a 56-year-old male pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Sanford Avenue and Main Street in Queens at 12:40. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when an e-bike struck him, causing abrasions and injuries to his entire body. The pedestrian remained conscious after the collision. The report does not list any contributing factors from the pedestrian's side. No driver errors or contributing factors were explicitly cited in the data, but the collision occurred in a context where e-bike operation led to a pedestrian injury. This incident underscores the risks posed by e-bikes to pedestrians, especially at intersections.
Int 0346-2024Paladino votes no on jaywalking bill, opposing improved pedestrian safety.▸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
Int 0346-2024Ung absent as Council passes bill improving pedestrian safety and equity.▸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
Int 1069-2024Ung co-sponsors bill to shorten commercial vehicle parking times, safety impact neutral.▸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
SUV Chain Crash on Long Island Expressway▸SUVs slowed. Sedan followed too close. Metal slammed. A 21-year-old passenger took the blow. Head bruised. Sirens cut through Queens. Impact left pain and questions.
According to the police report, a crash unfolded on the Long Island Expressway at 12:10 PM. Two SUVs slowed in traffic. A sedan behind failed to keep distance and rear-ended the second SUV. The report lists "Following Too Closely" as the cause. The collision injured a 21-year-old man riding in the right rear seat of the Jeep SUV. He suffered a head contusion. He was conscious and wore a lap belt and harness. The police report points to driver error, not passenger fault. Vehicle damage confirms a chain-reaction rear-end crash.
Sedan Rear-Ends Another on Clearview Expressway▸Two sedans collided on Clearview Expressway at dusk. The rear vehicle, driven by a distracted 66-year-old man, struck the front car’s center back end. The driver suffered a back injury but remained conscious and restrained by a lap belt.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 18:46 on Clearview Expressway involving two sedans traveling north. The 66-year-old male driver of the rear vehicle was injured, sustaining back trauma and remained conscious. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Following Too Closely' as contributing factors for the rear driver. The front vehicle, a GMC sedan driven by a licensed female driver, was struck at its center back end while making a right turn. Both vehicles sustained damage at the point of impact. The injured driver was wearing a lap belt and was not ejected. The collision highlights driver errors related to distraction and unsafe following distance, with no contributing victim behaviors noted.
Two SUVs collided on Cross Island Parkway. The rear SUV hit the front SUV’s center back end. The front driver, a 51-year-old woman, suffered whiplash. Police list no driver errors. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles crashed on Cross Island Parkway at 11:45 PM. The rear SUV struck the center back end of the front SUV. The front driver, a 51-year-old woman, was injured with whiplash but remained conscious and restrained. Both drivers were licensed in New York. The report lists contributing factors as unspecified, with no mention of driver errors such as failure to yield or distraction. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved, and no victim actions are listed as contributing factors.
SUV Fails to Yield, Injures Queens Pedestrian▸A 24-year-old woman suffered elbow and arm injuries after an SUV struck her at a marked crosswalk on Prince Street. The driver failed to yield and made an improper left turn, causing the collision at 6:19 p.m. in Queens.
According to the police report, at 18:19 on Prince Street in Queens, a 2024 Jeep SUV was making a left turn when it struck a 24-year-old female pedestrian crossing at a marked crosswalk without a signal. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Turning Improperly' as contributing factors by the driver. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her elbow, lower arm, and hand, and was in shock with complaints of pain or nausea. The point of impact was the vehicle's left front quarter panel, indicating the collision occurred during the turn. The driver’s failure to yield right-of-way directly led to the pedestrian’s injury, highlighting systemic dangers posed by improper turning maneuvers and yielding failures in vehicle operation.
Sedan Strikes Female Bicyclist on Prince Street▸A sedan collided with a southbound bicyclist on Prince Street in Queens, injuring the 46-year-old woman. The impact struck the bike’s front center and the sedan’s left side doors. The bicyclist suffered abrasions and arm injuries but remained conscious.
According to the police report, a 46-year-old female bicyclist traveling south on Prince Street was struck by a sedan also heading south. The collision occurred at the bike’s center front end and the sedan’s left side doors. The bicyclist sustained abrasions and injuries to her elbow, lower arm, and hand, classified as injury severity level 3. She was conscious and not ejected from her bike. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor, indicating the sedan driver failed to maintain proper attention. No other contributing factors related to the bicyclist were noted. The sedan was a 2018 Mercedes, and both drivers were licensed in New York. This crash highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving to vulnerable road users.
E-Bike Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸A 56-year-old man suffered abrasions and full-body injuries after an e-bike collision at a Queens intersection. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when struck. The crash highlights dangers posed by e-bikes in shared spaces.
According to the police report, a 56-year-old male pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Sanford Avenue and Main Street in Queens at 12:40. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when an e-bike struck him, causing abrasions and injuries to his entire body. The pedestrian remained conscious after the collision. The report does not list any contributing factors from the pedestrian's side. No driver errors or contributing factors were explicitly cited in the data, but the collision occurred in a context where e-bike operation led to a pedestrian injury. This incident underscores the risks posed by e-bikes to pedestrians, especially at intersections.
Int 0346-2024Paladino votes no on jaywalking bill, opposing improved pedestrian safety.▸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
Int 0346-2024Ung absent as Council passes bill improving pedestrian safety and equity.▸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
Int 1069-2024Ung co-sponsors bill to shorten commercial vehicle parking times, safety impact neutral.▸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
SUV Chain Crash on Long Island Expressway▸SUVs slowed. Sedan followed too close. Metal slammed. A 21-year-old passenger took the blow. Head bruised. Sirens cut through Queens. Impact left pain and questions.
According to the police report, a crash unfolded on the Long Island Expressway at 12:10 PM. Two SUVs slowed in traffic. A sedan behind failed to keep distance and rear-ended the second SUV. The report lists "Following Too Closely" as the cause. The collision injured a 21-year-old man riding in the right rear seat of the Jeep SUV. He suffered a head contusion. He was conscious and wore a lap belt and harness. The police report points to driver error, not passenger fault. Vehicle damage confirms a chain-reaction rear-end crash.
Sedan Rear-Ends Another on Clearview Expressway▸Two sedans collided on Clearview Expressway at dusk. The rear vehicle, driven by a distracted 66-year-old man, struck the front car’s center back end. The driver suffered a back injury but remained conscious and restrained by a lap belt.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 18:46 on Clearview Expressway involving two sedans traveling north. The 66-year-old male driver of the rear vehicle was injured, sustaining back trauma and remained conscious. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Following Too Closely' as contributing factors for the rear driver. The front vehicle, a GMC sedan driven by a licensed female driver, was struck at its center back end while making a right turn. Both vehicles sustained damage at the point of impact. The injured driver was wearing a lap belt and was not ejected. The collision highlights driver errors related to distraction and unsafe following distance, with no contributing victim behaviors noted.
A 24-year-old woman suffered elbow and arm injuries after an SUV struck her at a marked crosswalk on Prince Street. The driver failed to yield and made an improper left turn, causing the collision at 6:19 p.m. in Queens.
According to the police report, at 18:19 on Prince Street in Queens, a 2024 Jeep SUV was making a left turn when it struck a 24-year-old female pedestrian crossing at a marked crosswalk without a signal. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Turning Improperly' as contributing factors by the driver. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her elbow, lower arm, and hand, and was in shock with complaints of pain or nausea. The point of impact was the vehicle's left front quarter panel, indicating the collision occurred during the turn. The driver’s failure to yield right-of-way directly led to the pedestrian’s injury, highlighting systemic dangers posed by improper turning maneuvers and yielding failures in vehicle operation.
Sedan Strikes Female Bicyclist on Prince Street▸A sedan collided with a southbound bicyclist on Prince Street in Queens, injuring the 46-year-old woman. The impact struck the bike’s front center and the sedan’s left side doors. The bicyclist suffered abrasions and arm injuries but remained conscious.
According to the police report, a 46-year-old female bicyclist traveling south on Prince Street was struck by a sedan also heading south. The collision occurred at the bike’s center front end and the sedan’s left side doors. The bicyclist sustained abrasions and injuries to her elbow, lower arm, and hand, classified as injury severity level 3. She was conscious and not ejected from her bike. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor, indicating the sedan driver failed to maintain proper attention. No other contributing factors related to the bicyclist were noted. The sedan was a 2018 Mercedes, and both drivers were licensed in New York. This crash highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving to vulnerable road users.
E-Bike Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸A 56-year-old man suffered abrasions and full-body injuries after an e-bike collision at a Queens intersection. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when struck. The crash highlights dangers posed by e-bikes in shared spaces.
According to the police report, a 56-year-old male pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Sanford Avenue and Main Street in Queens at 12:40. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when an e-bike struck him, causing abrasions and injuries to his entire body. The pedestrian remained conscious after the collision. The report does not list any contributing factors from the pedestrian's side. No driver errors or contributing factors were explicitly cited in the data, but the collision occurred in a context where e-bike operation led to a pedestrian injury. This incident underscores the risks posed by e-bikes to pedestrians, especially at intersections.
Int 0346-2024Paladino votes no on jaywalking bill, opposing improved pedestrian safety.▸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
Int 0346-2024Ung absent as Council passes bill improving pedestrian safety and equity.▸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
Int 1069-2024Ung co-sponsors bill to shorten commercial vehicle parking times, safety impact neutral.▸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
SUV Chain Crash on Long Island Expressway▸SUVs slowed. Sedan followed too close. Metal slammed. A 21-year-old passenger took the blow. Head bruised. Sirens cut through Queens. Impact left pain and questions.
According to the police report, a crash unfolded on the Long Island Expressway at 12:10 PM. Two SUVs slowed in traffic. A sedan behind failed to keep distance and rear-ended the second SUV. The report lists "Following Too Closely" as the cause. The collision injured a 21-year-old man riding in the right rear seat of the Jeep SUV. He suffered a head contusion. He was conscious and wore a lap belt and harness. The police report points to driver error, not passenger fault. Vehicle damage confirms a chain-reaction rear-end crash.
Sedan Rear-Ends Another on Clearview Expressway▸Two sedans collided on Clearview Expressway at dusk. The rear vehicle, driven by a distracted 66-year-old man, struck the front car’s center back end. The driver suffered a back injury but remained conscious and restrained by a lap belt.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 18:46 on Clearview Expressway involving two sedans traveling north. The 66-year-old male driver of the rear vehicle was injured, sustaining back trauma and remained conscious. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Following Too Closely' as contributing factors for the rear driver. The front vehicle, a GMC sedan driven by a licensed female driver, was struck at its center back end while making a right turn. Both vehicles sustained damage at the point of impact. The injured driver was wearing a lap belt and was not ejected. The collision highlights driver errors related to distraction and unsafe following distance, with no contributing victim behaviors noted.
A sedan collided with a southbound bicyclist on Prince Street in Queens, injuring the 46-year-old woman. The impact struck the bike’s front center and the sedan’s left side doors. The bicyclist suffered abrasions and arm injuries but remained conscious.
According to the police report, a 46-year-old female bicyclist traveling south on Prince Street was struck by a sedan also heading south. The collision occurred at the bike’s center front end and the sedan’s left side doors. The bicyclist sustained abrasions and injuries to her elbow, lower arm, and hand, classified as injury severity level 3. She was conscious and not ejected from her bike. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor, indicating the sedan driver failed to maintain proper attention. No other contributing factors related to the bicyclist were noted. The sedan was a 2018 Mercedes, and both drivers were licensed in New York. This crash highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving to vulnerable road users.
E-Bike Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸A 56-year-old man suffered abrasions and full-body injuries after an e-bike collision at a Queens intersection. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when struck. The crash highlights dangers posed by e-bikes in shared spaces.
According to the police report, a 56-year-old male pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Sanford Avenue and Main Street in Queens at 12:40. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when an e-bike struck him, causing abrasions and injuries to his entire body. The pedestrian remained conscious after the collision. The report does not list any contributing factors from the pedestrian's side. No driver errors or contributing factors were explicitly cited in the data, but the collision occurred in a context where e-bike operation led to a pedestrian injury. This incident underscores the risks posed by e-bikes to pedestrians, especially at intersections.
Int 0346-2024Paladino votes no on jaywalking bill, opposing improved pedestrian safety.▸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
Int 0346-2024Ung absent as Council passes bill improving pedestrian safety and equity.▸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
Int 1069-2024Ung co-sponsors bill to shorten commercial vehicle parking times, safety impact neutral.▸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
SUV Chain Crash on Long Island Expressway▸SUVs slowed. Sedan followed too close. Metal slammed. A 21-year-old passenger took the blow. Head bruised. Sirens cut through Queens. Impact left pain and questions.
According to the police report, a crash unfolded on the Long Island Expressway at 12:10 PM. Two SUVs slowed in traffic. A sedan behind failed to keep distance and rear-ended the second SUV. The report lists "Following Too Closely" as the cause. The collision injured a 21-year-old man riding in the right rear seat of the Jeep SUV. He suffered a head contusion. He was conscious and wore a lap belt and harness. The police report points to driver error, not passenger fault. Vehicle damage confirms a chain-reaction rear-end crash.
Sedan Rear-Ends Another on Clearview Expressway▸Two sedans collided on Clearview Expressway at dusk. The rear vehicle, driven by a distracted 66-year-old man, struck the front car’s center back end. The driver suffered a back injury but remained conscious and restrained by a lap belt.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 18:46 on Clearview Expressway involving two sedans traveling north. The 66-year-old male driver of the rear vehicle was injured, sustaining back trauma and remained conscious. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Following Too Closely' as contributing factors for the rear driver. The front vehicle, a GMC sedan driven by a licensed female driver, was struck at its center back end while making a right turn. Both vehicles sustained damage at the point of impact. The injured driver was wearing a lap belt and was not ejected. The collision highlights driver errors related to distraction and unsafe following distance, with no contributing victim behaviors noted.
A 56-year-old man suffered abrasions and full-body injuries after an e-bike collision at a Queens intersection. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when struck. The crash highlights dangers posed by e-bikes in shared spaces.
According to the police report, a 56-year-old male pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Sanford Avenue and Main Street in Queens at 12:40. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when an e-bike struck him, causing abrasions and injuries to his entire body. The pedestrian remained conscious after the collision. The report does not list any contributing factors from the pedestrian's side. No driver errors or contributing factors were explicitly cited in the data, but the collision occurred in a context where e-bike operation led to a pedestrian injury. This incident underscores the risks posed by e-bikes to pedestrians, especially at intersections.
Int 0346-2024Paladino votes no on jaywalking bill, opposing improved pedestrian safety.▸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
Int 0346-2024Ung absent as Council passes bill improving pedestrian safety and equity.▸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
Int 1069-2024Ung co-sponsors bill to shorten commercial vehicle parking times, safety impact neutral.▸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
SUV Chain Crash on Long Island Expressway▸SUVs slowed. Sedan followed too close. Metal slammed. A 21-year-old passenger took the blow. Head bruised. Sirens cut through Queens. Impact left pain and questions.
According to the police report, a crash unfolded on the Long Island Expressway at 12:10 PM. Two SUVs slowed in traffic. A sedan behind failed to keep distance and rear-ended the second SUV. The report lists "Following Too Closely" as the cause. The collision injured a 21-year-old man riding in the right rear seat of the Jeep SUV. He suffered a head contusion. He was conscious and wore a lap belt and harness. The police report points to driver error, not passenger fault. Vehicle damage confirms a chain-reaction rear-end crash.
Sedan Rear-Ends Another on Clearview Expressway▸Two sedans collided on Clearview Expressway at dusk. The rear vehicle, driven by a distracted 66-year-old man, struck the front car’s center back end. The driver suffered a back injury but remained conscious and restrained by a lap belt.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 18:46 on Clearview Expressway involving two sedans traveling north. The 66-year-old male driver of the rear vehicle was injured, sustaining back trauma and remained conscious. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Following Too Closely' as contributing factors for the rear driver. The front vehicle, a GMC sedan driven by a licensed female driver, was struck at its center back end while making a right turn. Both vehicles sustained damage at the point of impact. The injured driver was wearing a lap belt and was not ejected. The collision highlights driver errors related to distraction and unsafe following distance, with no contributing victim behaviors noted.
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
Int 0346-2024Ung absent as Council passes bill improving pedestrian safety and equity.▸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
Int 1069-2024Ung co-sponsors bill to shorten commercial vehicle parking times, safety impact neutral.▸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
SUV Chain Crash on Long Island Expressway▸SUVs slowed. Sedan followed too close. Metal slammed. A 21-year-old passenger took the blow. Head bruised. Sirens cut through Queens. Impact left pain and questions.
According to the police report, a crash unfolded on the Long Island Expressway at 12:10 PM. Two SUVs slowed in traffic. A sedan behind failed to keep distance and rear-ended the second SUV. The report lists "Following Too Closely" as the cause. The collision injured a 21-year-old man riding in the right rear seat of the Jeep SUV. He suffered a head contusion. He was conscious and wore a lap belt and harness. The police report points to driver error, not passenger fault. Vehicle damage confirms a chain-reaction rear-end crash.
Sedan Rear-Ends Another on Clearview Expressway▸Two sedans collided on Clearview Expressway at dusk. The rear vehicle, driven by a distracted 66-year-old man, struck the front car’s center back end. The driver suffered a back injury but remained conscious and restrained by a lap belt.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 18:46 on Clearview Expressway involving two sedans traveling north. The 66-year-old male driver of the rear vehicle was injured, sustaining back trauma and remained conscious. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Following Too Closely' as contributing factors for the rear driver. The front vehicle, a GMC sedan driven by a licensed female driver, was struck at its center back end while making a right turn. Both vehicles sustained damage at the point of impact. The injured driver was wearing a lap belt and was not ejected. The collision highlights driver errors related to distraction and unsafe following distance, with no contributing victim behaviors noted.
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
Int 1069-2024Ung co-sponsors bill to shorten commercial vehicle parking times, safety impact neutral.▸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
SUV Chain Crash on Long Island Expressway▸SUVs slowed. Sedan followed too close. Metal slammed. A 21-year-old passenger took the blow. Head bruised. Sirens cut through Queens. Impact left pain and questions.
According to the police report, a crash unfolded on the Long Island Expressway at 12:10 PM. Two SUVs slowed in traffic. A sedan behind failed to keep distance and rear-ended the second SUV. The report lists "Following Too Closely" as the cause. The collision injured a 21-year-old man riding in the right rear seat of the Jeep SUV. He suffered a head contusion. He was conscious and wore a lap belt and harness. The police report points to driver error, not passenger fault. Vehicle damage confirms a chain-reaction rear-end crash.
Sedan Rear-Ends Another on Clearview Expressway▸Two sedans collided on Clearview Expressway at dusk. The rear vehicle, driven by a distracted 66-year-old man, struck the front car’s center back end. The driver suffered a back injury but remained conscious and restrained by a lap belt.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 18:46 on Clearview Expressway involving two sedans traveling north. The 66-year-old male driver of the rear vehicle was injured, sustaining back trauma and remained conscious. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Following Too Closely' as contributing factors for the rear driver. The front vehicle, a GMC sedan driven by a licensed female driver, was struck at its center back end while making a right turn. Both vehicles sustained damage at the point of impact. The injured driver was wearing a lap belt and was not ejected. The collision highlights driver errors related to distraction and unsafe following distance, with no contributing victim behaviors noted.
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
SUV Chain Crash on Long Island Expressway▸SUVs slowed. Sedan followed too close. Metal slammed. A 21-year-old passenger took the blow. Head bruised. Sirens cut through Queens. Impact left pain and questions.
According to the police report, a crash unfolded on the Long Island Expressway at 12:10 PM. Two SUVs slowed in traffic. A sedan behind failed to keep distance and rear-ended the second SUV. The report lists "Following Too Closely" as the cause. The collision injured a 21-year-old man riding in the right rear seat of the Jeep SUV. He suffered a head contusion. He was conscious and wore a lap belt and harness. The police report points to driver error, not passenger fault. Vehicle damage confirms a chain-reaction rear-end crash.
Sedan Rear-Ends Another on Clearview Expressway▸Two sedans collided on Clearview Expressway at dusk. The rear vehicle, driven by a distracted 66-year-old man, struck the front car’s center back end. The driver suffered a back injury but remained conscious and restrained by a lap belt.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 18:46 on Clearview Expressway involving two sedans traveling north. The 66-year-old male driver of the rear vehicle was injured, sustaining back trauma and remained conscious. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Following Too Closely' as contributing factors for the rear driver. The front vehicle, a GMC sedan driven by a licensed female driver, was struck at its center back end while making a right turn. Both vehicles sustained damage at the point of impact. The injured driver was wearing a lap belt and was not ejected. The collision highlights driver errors related to distraction and unsafe following distance, with no contributing victim behaviors noted.
SUVs slowed. Sedan followed too close. Metal slammed. A 21-year-old passenger took the blow. Head bruised. Sirens cut through Queens. Impact left pain and questions.
According to the police report, a crash unfolded on the Long Island Expressway at 12:10 PM. Two SUVs slowed in traffic. A sedan behind failed to keep distance and rear-ended the second SUV. The report lists "Following Too Closely" as the cause. The collision injured a 21-year-old man riding in the right rear seat of the Jeep SUV. He suffered a head contusion. He was conscious and wore a lap belt and harness. The police report points to driver error, not passenger fault. Vehicle damage confirms a chain-reaction rear-end crash.
Sedan Rear-Ends Another on Clearview Expressway▸Two sedans collided on Clearview Expressway at dusk. The rear vehicle, driven by a distracted 66-year-old man, struck the front car’s center back end. The driver suffered a back injury but remained conscious and restrained by a lap belt.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 18:46 on Clearview Expressway involving two sedans traveling north. The 66-year-old male driver of the rear vehicle was injured, sustaining back trauma and remained conscious. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Following Too Closely' as contributing factors for the rear driver. The front vehicle, a GMC sedan driven by a licensed female driver, was struck at its center back end while making a right turn. Both vehicles sustained damage at the point of impact. The injured driver was wearing a lap belt and was not ejected. The collision highlights driver errors related to distraction and unsafe following distance, with no contributing victim behaviors noted.
Two sedans collided on Clearview Expressway at dusk. The rear vehicle, driven by a distracted 66-year-old man, struck the front car’s center back end. The driver suffered a back injury but remained conscious and restrained by a lap belt.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 18:46 on Clearview Expressway involving two sedans traveling north. The 66-year-old male driver of the rear vehicle was injured, sustaining back trauma and remained conscious. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Following Too Closely' as contributing factors for the rear driver. The front vehicle, a GMC sedan driven by a licensed female driver, was struck at its center back end while making a right turn. Both vehicles sustained damage at the point of impact. The injured driver was wearing a lap belt and was not ejected. The collision highlights driver errors related to distraction and unsafe following distance, with no contributing victim behaviors noted.