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?
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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
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.
Berger Joins Opposition to Unsafe Queens E-Scooter Program▸Queens lawmakers slammed e-scooters, calling them chaos. They claimed danger, but city data shows no deaths or serious injuries. Council Member Ung introduced a bill to ban the program. Gennaro and Schulman support it. DOT says the program is safe and popular.
On September 17, 2024, Council Member Sandra Ung announced a bill to ban the Queens e-scooter share program. The bill, co-sponsored by Council Members James Gennaro and Lynn Schulman, follows a press conference where lawmakers denounced the program as hazardous. Gennaro said, "The program, as designed, leads to chaos." Ung called her bill a last resort. Assembly Members Sam Berger and David Weprin, and Community Board 8 Chair Martha Taylor, joined the opposition, citing sidewalk clutter and lack of outreach. However, DOT data contradicts their claims: since the program's June launch, 37,000 riders have taken 290,000 trips with no reported serious injuries or deaths. DOT says it held 35 briefings and implemented parking corrals in dense areas. Despite high ridership and safety records, the bill seeks to end the program, centering political frustration over proven outcomes.
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Queens Pols Have Lots of Claims About the Evils of Scooter-Share, But Few Facts,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2024-09-17
Ung Supports Safety Harmful Bill to Ban E-Scooters▸Queens lawmakers slammed e-scooters, calling them chaos. They claimed danger, but city data shows no deaths or serious injuries. Council Member Ung introduced a bill to ban the program. Gennaro and Schulman support it. DOT says the program is safe and popular.
On September 17, 2024, Council Member Sandra Ung announced a bill to ban the Queens e-scooter share program. The bill, co-sponsored by Council Members James Gennaro and Lynn Schulman, follows a press conference where lawmakers denounced the program as hazardous. Gennaro said, "The program, as designed, leads to chaos." Ung called her bill a last resort. Assembly Members Sam Berger and David Weprin, and Community Board 8 Chair Martha Taylor, joined the opposition, citing sidewalk clutter and lack of outreach. However, DOT data contradicts their claims: since the program's June launch, 37,000 riders have taken 290,000 trips with no reported serious injuries or deaths. DOT says it held 35 briefings and implemented parking corrals in dense areas. Despite high ridership and safety records, the bill seeks to end the program, centering political frustration over proven outcomes.
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Queens Pols Have Lots of Claims About the Evils of Scooter-Share, But Few Facts,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2024-09-17
Queens Sedan Collision Causes Injuries▸Two sedans collided on 15 Drive in Queens. The female driver of one vehicle suffered abdominal and pelvic injuries, along with whiplash and shock. Police cited driver inattention and distraction as key factors in the crash.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 19:48 on 15 Drive near 166 Street in Queens. Two sedans, a 2021 Honda and a 2022 Subaru, collided while both were traveling straight ahead in different directions. The point of impact was the right rear quarter panel of the Honda and the center front end of the Subaru. The female driver of the Honda, age 22, was injured with abdominal and pelvic trauma, whiplash, and was in shock. She was wearing a lap belt and was not ejected. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor, indicating a failure in driver focus led to the collision. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report.
Queens SUV Collision Injures Passenger at Night▸Two SUVs collided on 46 Avenue in Queens. One vehicle was backing while the other traveled south. Unsafe speed by a driver caused the crash. A 38-year-old female passenger suffered chest injuries and shock, complaining of pain and nausea.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 20:24 on 46 Avenue in Queens. Two station wagons/SUVs were involved. One driver was backing with impact at the center back end, while the other was traveling south going straight ahead, hitting with the right front bumper. The contributing factor cited was unsafe speed. A 38-year-old female passenger in one of the vehicles was injured, sustaining chest injuries and experiencing shock. She was not ejected but complained of pain or nausea. Both drivers were licensed in New York. The collision resulted from driver error—specifically unsafe speed—without any noted contributing factors from the passenger or other road users.
Van With Faulty Brakes Crushes Pedestrian’s Legs▸A van rolled down 147th Street, brakes failed. It pinned a 26-year-old man, crushing his legs. Blood pooled on the quiet pavement. Metal pressed flesh. Parked cars stood by, silent. The man stayed conscious, pain sharp, morning still.
A 26-year-old pedestrian suffered severe crush injuries to his legs when a van rolled from rest on 147th Street near 13th Avenue in Queens, according to the police report. The incident occurred at 8:51 a.m. The report states the van’s brakes were defective, causing it to move unexpectedly and strike the man. The narrative describes the van as having 'failed brakes' and details how it 'crushed a 26-year-old man’s legs.' The victim remained conscious on the pavement, bleeding. Two parked vehicles—a van and an SUV—were involved, but only the van moved. The police report lists 'Brakes Defective' as the primary contributing factor. No driver errors beyond mechanical failure are cited. The report does not attribute any contributing actions to the pedestrian. The focus remains on the van’s mechanical failure and the resulting harm to the pedestrian.
3Truck Rear-Ends Sedan on Whitestone Expressway▸A tractor truck slammed into the back of a sedan on the Whitestone Expressway. Three occupants in the sedan suffered neck injuries and whiplash. The crash exposed driver errors including following too closely and inexperience, causing serious harm.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 1:27 AM on the Whitestone Expressway involving a tractor truck and a sedan traveling northbound. The truck struck the sedan at its center back end, causing damage to both vehicles. The sedan carried three occupants: a licensed male driver and two female passengers, all conscious but injured with neck trauma and complaints of whiplash. The report identifies driver errors as contributing factors: the truck driver exhibited 'Following Too Closely' and 'Driver Inexperience,' while the sedan driver also showed 'Driver Inexperience.' All occupants were restrained with lap belts and harnesses and none were ejected. The collision and resulting injuries highlight the dangers posed by driver errors on high-speed roadways.
Motorcycle Hits Debris on Whitestone Expressway▸A 22-year-old male motorcyclist struck debris on the Whitestone Expressway, sustaining abrasions to his elbow and lower arm. The crash caused damage to the motorcycle's right front quarter panel. The rider was conscious and wearing a helmet at the time.
According to the police report, a 22-year-old male motorcyclist traveling north on the Whitestone Expressway was injured after colliding with obstruction or debris on the roadway. The report identifies 'Obstruction/Debris' as a contributing factor to the crash. The rider was slowing or stopping before impact and was not ejected from the motorcycle. The collision caused damage to the motorcycle's right front quarter panel. The injured occupant, who was the driver, suffered abrasions to the elbow, lower arm, and hand, and was conscious at the scene. The motorcyclist was wearing a helmet, categorized as 'Helmet Only (In-Line Skater/Bicyclist)' in the report. No other driver errors or victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors.
SUV Strikes Pedestrian Crossing Willets Point Blvd▸A 34-year-old man was injured crossing Willets Point Boulevard in a marked crosswalk. The SUV driver failed to yield right-of-way, striking the pedestrian’s lower leg and knee. The impact caused abrasions but no vehicle damage was reported.
According to the police report, at 6:09 AM on Willets Point Boulevard near 166 Street, a 2018 Honda SUV traveling north struck a 34-year-old male pedestrian crossing in a marked crosswalk without a signal. The pedestrian suffered injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, described as abrasions and categorized as injury severity level 3. The report identifies the driver’s failure to yield right-of-way as the primary contributing factor. The SUV’s point of impact was the center front end, yet no vehicle damage was recorded. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene. The report does not cite any pedestrian behaviors as contributing factors beyond the driver’s failure to yield. This crash highlights the dangers posed by drivers not yielding to pedestrians in crosswalks.
Motorcycle Ejected After SUV Rear-Ends on Expressway▸A motorcycle rider was ejected and suffered full-body abrasions after a sport utility vehicle slowed and struck the bike’s front end on the Whitestone Expressway. The SUV’s driver followed too closely, causing a violent impact and serious injury.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on the Whitestone Expressway at 3:45 p.m. A 30-year-old male motorcycle rider, wearing a helmet, was riding southbound when a 2020 Jeep SUV traveling in the same direction slowed or stopped. The SUV driver, licensed in Connecticut, failed to maintain a safe distance, following too closely, and struck the motorcycle’s center front end with the SUV’s right rear bumper. The impact ejected the motorcyclist, who sustained abrasions over his entire body and was injured but conscious. The motorcycle, driven by a male with a New York permit, suffered undercarriage damage. The report highlights the SUV driver’s error of following too closely as the primary contributing factor. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors.
3Truck Slams Parked Sedan on Whitestone Expressway▸A tractor truck rear-ended a parked sedan on Whitestone Expressway. Three sedan occupants suffered neck and back injuries. Police cite the truck driver for following too closely. All victims were conscious after impact.
According to the police report, a tractor truck traveling south on Whitestone Expressway struck the rear of a parked sedan at 21:37. The report lists "Following Too Closely" as the contributing factor, pointing to the truck driver's failure to maintain distance. Three people in the sedan—a 53-year-old male driver, a 45-year-old male front passenger, and a 46-year-old female rear passenger—sustained neck and back injuries, including whiplash. All were conscious and restrained at the scene. The sedan was damaged at the center back end, while the truck showed no damage. The report attributes the crash to driver error by the truck operator, with no contributing factors assigned to the sedan occupants.
SUV Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸A 29-year-old man suffered knee and lower leg injuries after an SUV failed to yield while making a right turn. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal at a Queens intersection when the vehicle hit him, causing bruising and contusions.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 10:30 p.m. on Sanford Avenue near Parsons Boulevard in Queens. A 2020 SUV, traveling east and making a right turn, struck a 29-year-old male pedestrian at the intersection. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the vehicle impacted him on the left front bumper. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors attributed to the driver. The pedestrian sustained contusions and bruises to his knee, lower leg, and foot, with an injury severity rated as moderate. The driver’s failure to yield while turning directly caused the collision, highlighting a critical lapse in yielding to pedestrians legally crossing the street.
Moped Rider Injured in Queens Sedan Collision▸A moped rider suffered back injuries and partial ejection after a collision with a sedan on Roosevelt Avenue in Queens. The sedan driver was starting from parking when impact occurred. Unsafe speed by the moped driver contributed to the crash.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on Roosevelt Avenue in Queens at 8:30 PM. A moped traveling east collided with a sedan that was starting from parking, also traveling east. The point of impact was the right front quarter panel of the moped and the left front quarter panel of the sedan. The moped driver, a 35-year-old male, was partially ejected and sustained back injuries with a complaint of pain or nausea. The report cites 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor attributed to the moped driver. The sedan driver was licensed and operating legally. The collision caused damage to the right side doors of the moped and the left front quarter panel of the sedan. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. The crash highlights the dangers of excessive speed in mixed vehicle environments.
Two Sedans Collide in Queens, Driver Injured▸Two sedans collided on Prince Street in Queens. The impact struck the left front bumper of one vehicle and the right front bumper of the other. A 28-year-old male driver suffered a fractured elbow and arm injuries, left shaken and in shock.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 18:15 on Prince Street near Northern Boulevard in Queens. Two sedans, traveling north and east respectively, collided with impact on their front bumpers. The contributing factor cited was Failure to Yield Right-of-Way. The injured party was a 28-year-old male driver, who was not ejected but sustained a fracture and dislocation to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. He was reported to be in shock. Both drivers held valid New York licenses. The collision damage was localized to the left front bumper of the northbound sedan and the right front bumper of the eastbound sedan. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report.
SUV Rear-Ends Sedan on Bell Boulevard▸A southbound SUV struck the rear of a sedan on Bell Boulevard. The sedan driver, a 39-year-old woman, suffered neck injuries and shock. Police cite the SUV driver’s failure to maintain safe distance as the cause of the collision.
According to the police report, at 8:55 a.m., a 2022 SUV traveling south on Bell Boulevard rear-ended a 2003 sedan also heading south. The point of impact was the SUV's center back end striking the sedan's center front end. The sedan driver, a 39-year-old woman, was injured with neck pain and experienced shock, wearing a lap belt at the time. The report identifies "Following Too Closely" as the contributing factor, indicating the SUV driver failed to maintain a safe distance behind the sedan. Both drivers were licensed females from New York. The SUV sustained damage to its rear center, while the sedan showed no damage. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report.
Paladino Celebrates Safety Boosting School Streets Expansion▸New York will close 71 streets to cars outside schools this fall. The city adds more car-free zones for kids. Streets once deadly will now be safer for walking, play, and learning. The move targets neighborhoods hit hardest by crashes.
On August 29, 2024, the Department of Transportation announced a record 71 school streets will close to cars this fall. The expansion, not tied to a specific council bill, builds on the Open Streets program, made permanent in 2021. DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodríguez said, 'We have created a new framework to give this space back to our school children.' Councilwoman Vickie Paladino celebrated the new open street at PS 129, calling it a win for safe pick-up, drop-off, and play. Funding comes from the Public Space Equity Program, with $30 million focused on under-resourced areas. Street Lab will provide programming and street furniture. The program responds to past investigations showing higher crash and injury rates outside schools, especially in poorer neighborhoods. The city will directly fund management and operations starting in 2025, aiming to make these safety gains permanent.
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More Safe School Streets Coming To NYC This Fall,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2024-08-29
Taxi Driver Looks Away, Woman’s Leg Crushed▸A taxi slowed on 149th Street. The driver’s eyes left the road. A woman’s leg broke beneath the wheel. She went into shock. The car sat unharmed. The street held its breath as pain and silence filled the dusk.
According to the police report, a taxi traveling on 149th Street near 5th Avenue in Queens struck a 60-year-old woman who was standing in the roadway. The report states, 'The taxi slowed, but the driver looked away.' The woman suffered crush injuries to her knee and lower leg and went into shock. The police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor, with additional mention of 'Passenger Distraction.' The taxi itself sustained no damage. The victim was not at an intersection and was engaged in 'Other Actions in Roadway,' but the report identifies driver distraction as the primary cause. The focus remains on the driver’s failure to maintain attention, resulting in severe injury to a pedestrian.
5Head-On SUV Collision Crushes Child, Woman▸Two SUVs met head-on on Cross Island Parkway. Steel ripped. Roofs caved. A ten-year-old boy and a thirty-four-year-old woman were crushed in their seats. Five people injured. Speed and failure to yield tore lives apart in the night.
According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles collided head-on on Cross Island Parkway at 10:15 p.m. The impact was catastrophic: 'Roofs folded. Steel tore. A 10-year-old boy and a 34-year-old woman crushed in their seats. Five injured. All awake. All broken.' The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors for at least one vehicle. The narrative underscores that 'speed was too much. Yielding came too late.' Both the child and the woman, along with three others, suffered crush injuries to their entire bodies. All occupants were conscious but injured. The data points to driver actions—excessive speed and failure to yield—as the primary causes of this violent crash. No contributing factors are attributed to the victims.
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.
Berger Joins Opposition to Unsafe Queens E-Scooter Program▸Queens lawmakers slammed e-scooters, calling them chaos. They claimed danger, but city data shows no deaths or serious injuries. Council Member Ung introduced a bill to ban the program. Gennaro and Schulman support it. DOT says the program is safe and popular.
On September 17, 2024, Council Member Sandra Ung announced a bill to ban the Queens e-scooter share program. The bill, co-sponsored by Council Members James Gennaro and Lynn Schulman, follows a press conference where lawmakers denounced the program as hazardous. Gennaro said, "The program, as designed, leads to chaos." Ung called her bill a last resort. Assembly Members Sam Berger and David Weprin, and Community Board 8 Chair Martha Taylor, joined the opposition, citing sidewalk clutter and lack of outreach. However, DOT data contradicts their claims: since the program's June launch, 37,000 riders have taken 290,000 trips with no reported serious injuries or deaths. DOT says it held 35 briefings and implemented parking corrals in dense areas. Despite high ridership and safety records, the bill seeks to end the program, centering political frustration over proven outcomes.
-
Queens Pols Have Lots of Claims About the Evils of Scooter-Share, But Few Facts,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2024-09-17
Ung Supports Safety Harmful Bill to Ban E-Scooters▸Queens lawmakers slammed e-scooters, calling them chaos. They claimed danger, but city data shows no deaths or serious injuries. Council Member Ung introduced a bill to ban the program. Gennaro and Schulman support it. DOT says the program is safe and popular.
On September 17, 2024, Council Member Sandra Ung announced a bill to ban the Queens e-scooter share program. The bill, co-sponsored by Council Members James Gennaro and Lynn Schulman, follows a press conference where lawmakers denounced the program as hazardous. Gennaro said, "The program, as designed, leads to chaos." Ung called her bill a last resort. Assembly Members Sam Berger and David Weprin, and Community Board 8 Chair Martha Taylor, joined the opposition, citing sidewalk clutter and lack of outreach. However, DOT data contradicts their claims: since the program's June launch, 37,000 riders have taken 290,000 trips with no reported serious injuries or deaths. DOT says it held 35 briefings and implemented parking corrals in dense areas. Despite high ridership and safety records, the bill seeks to end the program, centering political frustration over proven outcomes.
-
Queens Pols Have Lots of Claims About the Evils of Scooter-Share, But Few Facts,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2024-09-17
Queens Sedan Collision Causes Injuries▸Two sedans collided on 15 Drive in Queens. The female driver of one vehicle suffered abdominal and pelvic injuries, along with whiplash and shock. Police cited driver inattention and distraction as key factors in the crash.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 19:48 on 15 Drive near 166 Street in Queens. Two sedans, a 2021 Honda and a 2022 Subaru, collided while both were traveling straight ahead in different directions. The point of impact was the right rear quarter panel of the Honda and the center front end of the Subaru. The female driver of the Honda, age 22, was injured with abdominal and pelvic trauma, whiplash, and was in shock. She was wearing a lap belt and was not ejected. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor, indicating a failure in driver focus led to the collision. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report.
Queens SUV Collision Injures Passenger at Night▸Two SUVs collided on 46 Avenue in Queens. One vehicle was backing while the other traveled south. Unsafe speed by a driver caused the crash. A 38-year-old female passenger suffered chest injuries and shock, complaining of pain and nausea.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 20:24 on 46 Avenue in Queens. Two station wagons/SUVs were involved. One driver was backing with impact at the center back end, while the other was traveling south going straight ahead, hitting with the right front bumper. The contributing factor cited was unsafe speed. A 38-year-old female passenger in one of the vehicles was injured, sustaining chest injuries and experiencing shock. She was not ejected but complained of pain or nausea. Both drivers were licensed in New York. The collision resulted from driver error—specifically unsafe speed—without any noted contributing factors from the passenger or other road users.
Van With Faulty Brakes Crushes Pedestrian’s Legs▸A van rolled down 147th Street, brakes failed. It pinned a 26-year-old man, crushing his legs. Blood pooled on the quiet pavement. Metal pressed flesh. Parked cars stood by, silent. The man stayed conscious, pain sharp, morning still.
A 26-year-old pedestrian suffered severe crush injuries to his legs when a van rolled from rest on 147th Street near 13th Avenue in Queens, according to the police report. The incident occurred at 8:51 a.m. The report states the van’s brakes were defective, causing it to move unexpectedly and strike the man. The narrative describes the van as having 'failed brakes' and details how it 'crushed a 26-year-old man’s legs.' The victim remained conscious on the pavement, bleeding. Two parked vehicles—a van and an SUV—were involved, but only the van moved. The police report lists 'Brakes Defective' as the primary contributing factor. No driver errors beyond mechanical failure are cited. The report does not attribute any contributing actions to the pedestrian. The focus remains on the van’s mechanical failure and the resulting harm to the pedestrian.
3Truck Rear-Ends Sedan on Whitestone Expressway▸A tractor truck slammed into the back of a sedan on the Whitestone Expressway. Three occupants in the sedan suffered neck injuries and whiplash. The crash exposed driver errors including following too closely and inexperience, causing serious harm.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 1:27 AM on the Whitestone Expressway involving a tractor truck and a sedan traveling northbound. The truck struck the sedan at its center back end, causing damage to both vehicles. The sedan carried three occupants: a licensed male driver and two female passengers, all conscious but injured with neck trauma and complaints of whiplash. The report identifies driver errors as contributing factors: the truck driver exhibited 'Following Too Closely' and 'Driver Inexperience,' while the sedan driver also showed 'Driver Inexperience.' All occupants were restrained with lap belts and harnesses and none were ejected. The collision and resulting injuries highlight the dangers posed by driver errors on high-speed roadways.
Motorcycle Hits Debris on Whitestone Expressway▸A 22-year-old male motorcyclist struck debris on the Whitestone Expressway, sustaining abrasions to his elbow and lower arm. The crash caused damage to the motorcycle's right front quarter panel. The rider was conscious and wearing a helmet at the time.
According to the police report, a 22-year-old male motorcyclist traveling north on the Whitestone Expressway was injured after colliding with obstruction or debris on the roadway. The report identifies 'Obstruction/Debris' as a contributing factor to the crash. The rider was slowing or stopping before impact and was not ejected from the motorcycle. The collision caused damage to the motorcycle's right front quarter panel. The injured occupant, who was the driver, suffered abrasions to the elbow, lower arm, and hand, and was conscious at the scene. The motorcyclist was wearing a helmet, categorized as 'Helmet Only (In-Line Skater/Bicyclist)' in the report. No other driver errors or victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors.
SUV Strikes Pedestrian Crossing Willets Point Blvd▸A 34-year-old man was injured crossing Willets Point Boulevard in a marked crosswalk. The SUV driver failed to yield right-of-way, striking the pedestrian’s lower leg and knee. The impact caused abrasions but no vehicle damage was reported.
According to the police report, at 6:09 AM on Willets Point Boulevard near 166 Street, a 2018 Honda SUV traveling north struck a 34-year-old male pedestrian crossing in a marked crosswalk without a signal. The pedestrian suffered injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, described as abrasions and categorized as injury severity level 3. The report identifies the driver’s failure to yield right-of-way as the primary contributing factor. The SUV’s point of impact was the center front end, yet no vehicle damage was recorded. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene. The report does not cite any pedestrian behaviors as contributing factors beyond the driver’s failure to yield. This crash highlights the dangers posed by drivers not yielding to pedestrians in crosswalks.
Motorcycle Ejected After SUV Rear-Ends on Expressway▸A motorcycle rider was ejected and suffered full-body abrasions after a sport utility vehicle slowed and struck the bike’s front end on the Whitestone Expressway. The SUV’s driver followed too closely, causing a violent impact and serious injury.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on the Whitestone Expressway at 3:45 p.m. A 30-year-old male motorcycle rider, wearing a helmet, was riding southbound when a 2020 Jeep SUV traveling in the same direction slowed or stopped. The SUV driver, licensed in Connecticut, failed to maintain a safe distance, following too closely, and struck the motorcycle’s center front end with the SUV’s right rear bumper. The impact ejected the motorcyclist, who sustained abrasions over his entire body and was injured but conscious. The motorcycle, driven by a male with a New York permit, suffered undercarriage damage. The report highlights the SUV driver’s error of following too closely as the primary contributing factor. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors.
3Truck Slams Parked Sedan on Whitestone Expressway▸A tractor truck rear-ended a parked sedan on Whitestone Expressway. Three sedan occupants suffered neck and back injuries. Police cite the truck driver for following too closely. All victims were conscious after impact.
According to the police report, a tractor truck traveling south on Whitestone Expressway struck the rear of a parked sedan at 21:37. The report lists "Following Too Closely" as the contributing factor, pointing to the truck driver's failure to maintain distance. Three people in the sedan—a 53-year-old male driver, a 45-year-old male front passenger, and a 46-year-old female rear passenger—sustained neck and back injuries, including whiplash. All were conscious and restrained at the scene. The sedan was damaged at the center back end, while the truck showed no damage. The report attributes the crash to driver error by the truck operator, with no contributing factors assigned to the sedan occupants.
SUV Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸A 29-year-old man suffered knee and lower leg injuries after an SUV failed to yield while making a right turn. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal at a Queens intersection when the vehicle hit him, causing bruising and contusions.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 10:30 p.m. on Sanford Avenue near Parsons Boulevard in Queens. A 2020 SUV, traveling east and making a right turn, struck a 29-year-old male pedestrian at the intersection. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the vehicle impacted him on the left front bumper. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors attributed to the driver. The pedestrian sustained contusions and bruises to his knee, lower leg, and foot, with an injury severity rated as moderate. The driver’s failure to yield while turning directly caused the collision, highlighting a critical lapse in yielding to pedestrians legally crossing the street.
Moped Rider Injured in Queens Sedan Collision▸A moped rider suffered back injuries and partial ejection after a collision with a sedan on Roosevelt Avenue in Queens. The sedan driver was starting from parking when impact occurred. Unsafe speed by the moped driver contributed to the crash.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on Roosevelt Avenue in Queens at 8:30 PM. A moped traveling east collided with a sedan that was starting from parking, also traveling east. The point of impact was the right front quarter panel of the moped and the left front quarter panel of the sedan. The moped driver, a 35-year-old male, was partially ejected and sustained back injuries with a complaint of pain or nausea. The report cites 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor attributed to the moped driver. The sedan driver was licensed and operating legally. The collision caused damage to the right side doors of the moped and the left front quarter panel of the sedan. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. The crash highlights the dangers of excessive speed in mixed vehicle environments.
Two Sedans Collide in Queens, Driver Injured▸Two sedans collided on Prince Street in Queens. The impact struck the left front bumper of one vehicle and the right front bumper of the other. A 28-year-old male driver suffered a fractured elbow and arm injuries, left shaken and in shock.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 18:15 on Prince Street near Northern Boulevard in Queens. Two sedans, traveling north and east respectively, collided with impact on their front bumpers. The contributing factor cited was Failure to Yield Right-of-Way. The injured party was a 28-year-old male driver, who was not ejected but sustained a fracture and dislocation to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. He was reported to be in shock. Both drivers held valid New York licenses. The collision damage was localized to the left front bumper of the northbound sedan and the right front bumper of the eastbound sedan. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report.
SUV Rear-Ends Sedan on Bell Boulevard▸A southbound SUV struck the rear of a sedan on Bell Boulevard. The sedan driver, a 39-year-old woman, suffered neck injuries and shock. Police cite the SUV driver’s failure to maintain safe distance as the cause of the collision.
According to the police report, at 8:55 a.m., a 2022 SUV traveling south on Bell Boulevard rear-ended a 2003 sedan also heading south. The point of impact was the SUV's center back end striking the sedan's center front end. The sedan driver, a 39-year-old woman, was injured with neck pain and experienced shock, wearing a lap belt at the time. The report identifies "Following Too Closely" as the contributing factor, indicating the SUV driver failed to maintain a safe distance behind the sedan. Both drivers were licensed females from New York. The SUV sustained damage to its rear center, while the sedan showed no damage. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report.
Paladino Celebrates Safety Boosting School Streets Expansion▸New York will close 71 streets to cars outside schools this fall. The city adds more car-free zones for kids. Streets once deadly will now be safer for walking, play, and learning. The move targets neighborhoods hit hardest by crashes.
On August 29, 2024, the Department of Transportation announced a record 71 school streets will close to cars this fall. The expansion, not tied to a specific council bill, builds on the Open Streets program, made permanent in 2021. DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodríguez said, 'We have created a new framework to give this space back to our school children.' Councilwoman Vickie Paladino celebrated the new open street at PS 129, calling it a win for safe pick-up, drop-off, and play. Funding comes from the Public Space Equity Program, with $30 million focused on under-resourced areas. Street Lab will provide programming and street furniture. The program responds to past investigations showing higher crash and injury rates outside schools, especially in poorer neighborhoods. The city will directly fund management and operations starting in 2025, aiming to make these safety gains permanent.
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More Safe School Streets Coming To NYC This Fall,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2024-08-29
Taxi Driver Looks Away, Woman’s Leg Crushed▸A taxi slowed on 149th Street. The driver’s eyes left the road. A woman’s leg broke beneath the wheel. She went into shock. The car sat unharmed. The street held its breath as pain and silence filled the dusk.
According to the police report, a taxi traveling on 149th Street near 5th Avenue in Queens struck a 60-year-old woman who was standing in the roadway. The report states, 'The taxi slowed, but the driver looked away.' The woman suffered crush injuries to her knee and lower leg and went into shock. The police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor, with additional mention of 'Passenger Distraction.' The taxi itself sustained no damage. The victim was not at an intersection and was engaged in 'Other Actions in Roadway,' but the report identifies driver distraction as the primary cause. The focus remains on the driver’s failure to maintain attention, resulting in severe injury to a pedestrian.
5Head-On SUV Collision Crushes Child, Woman▸Two SUVs met head-on on Cross Island Parkway. Steel ripped. Roofs caved. A ten-year-old boy and a thirty-four-year-old woman were crushed in their seats. Five people injured. Speed and failure to yield tore lives apart in the night.
According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles collided head-on on Cross Island Parkway at 10:15 p.m. The impact was catastrophic: 'Roofs folded. Steel tore. A 10-year-old boy and a 34-year-old woman crushed in their seats. Five injured. All awake. All broken.' The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors for at least one vehicle. The narrative underscores that 'speed was too much. Yielding came too late.' Both the child and the woman, along with three others, suffered crush injuries to their entire bodies. All occupants were conscious but injured. The data points to driver actions—excessive speed and failure to yield—as the primary causes of this violent crash. No contributing factors are attributed to the victims.
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.
Berger Joins Opposition to Unsafe Queens E-Scooter Program▸Queens lawmakers slammed e-scooters, calling them chaos. They claimed danger, but city data shows no deaths or serious injuries. Council Member Ung introduced a bill to ban the program. Gennaro and Schulman support it. DOT says the program is safe and popular.
On September 17, 2024, Council Member Sandra Ung announced a bill to ban the Queens e-scooter share program. The bill, co-sponsored by Council Members James Gennaro and Lynn Schulman, follows a press conference where lawmakers denounced the program as hazardous. Gennaro said, "The program, as designed, leads to chaos." Ung called her bill a last resort. Assembly Members Sam Berger and David Weprin, and Community Board 8 Chair Martha Taylor, joined the opposition, citing sidewalk clutter and lack of outreach. However, DOT data contradicts their claims: since the program's June launch, 37,000 riders have taken 290,000 trips with no reported serious injuries or deaths. DOT says it held 35 briefings and implemented parking corrals in dense areas. Despite high ridership and safety records, the bill seeks to end the program, centering political frustration over proven outcomes.
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Queens Pols Have Lots of Claims About the Evils of Scooter-Share, But Few Facts,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2024-09-17
Ung Supports Safety Harmful Bill to Ban E-Scooters▸Queens lawmakers slammed e-scooters, calling them chaos. They claimed danger, but city data shows no deaths or serious injuries. Council Member Ung introduced a bill to ban the program. Gennaro and Schulman support it. DOT says the program is safe and popular.
On September 17, 2024, Council Member Sandra Ung announced a bill to ban the Queens e-scooter share program. The bill, co-sponsored by Council Members James Gennaro and Lynn Schulman, follows a press conference where lawmakers denounced the program as hazardous. Gennaro said, "The program, as designed, leads to chaos." Ung called her bill a last resort. Assembly Members Sam Berger and David Weprin, and Community Board 8 Chair Martha Taylor, joined the opposition, citing sidewalk clutter and lack of outreach. However, DOT data contradicts their claims: since the program's June launch, 37,000 riders have taken 290,000 trips with no reported serious injuries or deaths. DOT says it held 35 briefings and implemented parking corrals in dense areas. Despite high ridership and safety records, the bill seeks to end the program, centering political frustration over proven outcomes.
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Queens Pols Have Lots of Claims About the Evils of Scooter-Share, But Few Facts,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2024-09-17
Queens Sedan Collision Causes Injuries▸Two sedans collided on 15 Drive in Queens. The female driver of one vehicle suffered abdominal and pelvic injuries, along with whiplash and shock. Police cited driver inattention and distraction as key factors in the crash.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 19:48 on 15 Drive near 166 Street in Queens. Two sedans, a 2021 Honda and a 2022 Subaru, collided while both were traveling straight ahead in different directions. The point of impact was the right rear quarter panel of the Honda and the center front end of the Subaru. The female driver of the Honda, age 22, was injured with abdominal and pelvic trauma, whiplash, and was in shock. She was wearing a lap belt and was not ejected. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor, indicating a failure in driver focus led to the collision. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report.
Queens SUV Collision Injures Passenger at Night▸Two SUVs collided on 46 Avenue in Queens. One vehicle was backing while the other traveled south. Unsafe speed by a driver caused the crash. A 38-year-old female passenger suffered chest injuries and shock, complaining of pain and nausea.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 20:24 on 46 Avenue in Queens. Two station wagons/SUVs were involved. One driver was backing with impact at the center back end, while the other was traveling south going straight ahead, hitting with the right front bumper. The contributing factor cited was unsafe speed. A 38-year-old female passenger in one of the vehicles was injured, sustaining chest injuries and experiencing shock. She was not ejected but complained of pain or nausea. Both drivers were licensed in New York. The collision resulted from driver error—specifically unsafe speed—without any noted contributing factors from the passenger or other road users.
Van With Faulty Brakes Crushes Pedestrian’s Legs▸A van rolled down 147th Street, brakes failed. It pinned a 26-year-old man, crushing his legs. Blood pooled on the quiet pavement. Metal pressed flesh. Parked cars stood by, silent. The man stayed conscious, pain sharp, morning still.
A 26-year-old pedestrian suffered severe crush injuries to his legs when a van rolled from rest on 147th Street near 13th Avenue in Queens, according to the police report. The incident occurred at 8:51 a.m. The report states the van’s brakes were defective, causing it to move unexpectedly and strike the man. The narrative describes the van as having 'failed brakes' and details how it 'crushed a 26-year-old man’s legs.' The victim remained conscious on the pavement, bleeding. Two parked vehicles—a van and an SUV—were involved, but only the van moved. The police report lists 'Brakes Defective' as the primary contributing factor. No driver errors beyond mechanical failure are cited. The report does not attribute any contributing actions to the pedestrian. The focus remains on the van’s mechanical failure and the resulting harm to the pedestrian.
3Truck Rear-Ends Sedan on Whitestone Expressway▸A tractor truck slammed into the back of a sedan on the Whitestone Expressway. Three occupants in the sedan suffered neck injuries and whiplash. The crash exposed driver errors including following too closely and inexperience, causing serious harm.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 1:27 AM on the Whitestone Expressway involving a tractor truck and a sedan traveling northbound. The truck struck the sedan at its center back end, causing damage to both vehicles. The sedan carried three occupants: a licensed male driver and two female passengers, all conscious but injured with neck trauma and complaints of whiplash. The report identifies driver errors as contributing factors: the truck driver exhibited 'Following Too Closely' and 'Driver Inexperience,' while the sedan driver also showed 'Driver Inexperience.' All occupants were restrained with lap belts and harnesses and none were ejected. The collision and resulting injuries highlight the dangers posed by driver errors on high-speed roadways.
Motorcycle Hits Debris on Whitestone Expressway▸A 22-year-old male motorcyclist struck debris on the Whitestone Expressway, sustaining abrasions to his elbow and lower arm. The crash caused damage to the motorcycle's right front quarter panel. The rider was conscious and wearing a helmet at the time.
According to the police report, a 22-year-old male motorcyclist traveling north on the Whitestone Expressway was injured after colliding with obstruction or debris on the roadway. The report identifies 'Obstruction/Debris' as a contributing factor to the crash. The rider was slowing or stopping before impact and was not ejected from the motorcycle. The collision caused damage to the motorcycle's right front quarter panel. The injured occupant, who was the driver, suffered abrasions to the elbow, lower arm, and hand, and was conscious at the scene. The motorcyclist was wearing a helmet, categorized as 'Helmet Only (In-Line Skater/Bicyclist)' in the report. No other driver errors or victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors.
SUV Strikes Pedestrian Crossing Willets Point Blvd▸A 34-year-old man was injured crossing Willets Point Boulevard in a marked crosswalk. The SUV driver failed to yield right-of-way, striking the pedestrian’s lower leg and knee. The impact caused abrasions but no vehicle damage was reported.
According to the police report, at 6:09 AM on Willets Point Boulevard near 166 Street, a 2018 Honda SUV traveling north struck a 34-year-old male pedestrian crossing in a marked crosswalk without a signal. The pedestrian suffered injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, described as abrasions and categorized as injury severity level 3. The report identifies the driver’s failure to yield right-of-way as the primary contributing factor. The SUV’s point of impact was the center front end, yet no vehicle damage was recorded. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene. The report does not cite any pedestrian behaviors as contributing factors beyond the driver’s failure to yield. This crash highlights the dangers posed by drivers not yielding to pedestrians in crosswalks.
Motorcycle Ejected After SUV Rear-Ends on Expressway▸A motorcycle rider was ejected and suffered full-body abrasions after a sport utility vehicle slowed and struck the bike’s front end on the Whitestone Expressway. The SUV’s driver followed too closely, causing a violent impact and serious injury.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on the Whitestone Expressway at 3:45 p.m. A 30-year-old male motorcycle rider, wearing a helmet, was riding southbound when a 2020 Jeep SUV traveling in the same direction slowed or stopped. The SUV driver, licensed in Connecticut, failed to maintain a safe distance, following too closely, and struck the motorcycle’s center front end with the SUV’s right rear bumper. The impact ejected the motorcyclist, who sustained abrasions over his entire body and was injured but conscious. The motorcycle, driven by a male with a New York permit, suffered undercarriage damage. The report highlights the SUV driver’s error of following too closely as the primary contributing factor. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors.
3Truck Slams Parked Sedan on Whitestone Expressway▸A tractor truck rear-ended a parked sedan on Whitestone Expressway. Three sedan occupants suffered neck and back injuries. Police cite the truck driver for following too closely. All victims were conscious after impact.
According to the police report, a tractor truck traveling south on Whitestone Expressway struck the rear of a parked sedan at 21:37. The report lists "Following Too Closely" as the contributing factor, pointing to the truck driver's failure to maintain distance. Three people in the sedan—a 53-year-old male driver, a 45-year-old male front passenger, and a 46-year-old female rear passenger—sustained neck and back injuries, including whiplash. All were conscious and restrained at the scene. The sedan was damaged at the center back end, while the truck showed no damage. The report attributes the crash to driver error by the truck operator, with no contributing factors assigned to the sedan occupants.
SUV Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸A 29-year-old man suffered knee and lower leg injuries after an SUV failed to yield while making a right turn. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal at a Queens intersection when the vehicle hit him, causing bruising and contusions.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 10:30 p.m. on Sanford Avenue near Parsons Boulevard in Queens. A 2020 SUV, traveling east and making a right turn, struck a 29-year-old male pedestrian at the intersection. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the vehicle impacted him on the left front bumper. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors attributed to the driver. The pedestrian sustained contusions and bruises to his knee, lower leg, and foot, with an injury severity rated as moderate. The driver’s failure to yield while turning directly caused the collision, highlighting a critical lapse in yielding to pedestrians legally crossing the street.
Moped Rider Injured in Queens Sedan Collision▸A moped rider suffered back injuries and partial ejection after a collision with a sedan on Roosevelt Avenue in Queens. The sedan driver was starting from parking when impact occurred. Unsafe speed by the moped driver contributed to the crash.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on Roosevelt Avenue in Queens at 8:30 PM. A moped traveling east collided with a sedan that was starting from parking, also traveling east. The point of impact was the right front quarter panel of the moped and the left front quarter panel of the sedan. The moped driver, a 35-year-old male, was partially ejected and sustained back injuries with a complaint of pain or nausea. The report cites 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor attributed to the moped driver. The sedan driver was licensed and operating legally. The collision caused damage to the right side doors of the moped and the left front quarter panel of the sedan. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. The crash highlights the dangers of excessive speed in mixed vehicle environments.
Two Sedans Collide in Queens, Driver Injured▸Two sedans collided on Prince Street in Queens. The impact struck the left front bumper of one vehicle and the right front bumper of the other. A 28-year-old male driver suffered a fractured elbow and arm injuries, left shaken and in shock.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 18:15 on Prince Street near Northern Boulevard in Queens. Two sedans, traveling north and east respectively, collided with impact on their front bumpers. The contributing factor cited was Failure to Yield Right-of-Way. The injured party was a 28-year-old male driver, who was not ejected but sustained a fracture and dislocation to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. He was reported to be in shock. Both drivers held valid New York licenses. The collision damage was localized to the left front bumper of the northbound sedan and the right front bumper of the eastbound sedan. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report.
SUV Rear-Ends Sedan on Bell Boulevard▸A southbound SUV struck the rear of a sedan on Bell Boulevard. The sedan driver, a 39-year-old woman, suffered neck injuries and shock. Police cite the SUV driver’s failure to maintain safe distance as the cause of the collision.
According to the police report, at 8:55 a.m., a 2022 SUV traveling south on Bell Boulevard rear-ended a 2003 sedan also heading south. The point of impact was the SUV's center back end striking the sedan's center front end. The sedan driver, a 39-year-old woman, was injured with neck pain and experienced shock, wearing a lap belt at the time. The report identifies "Following Too Closely" as the contributing factor, indicating the SUV driver failed to maintain a safe distance behind the sedan. Both drivers were licensed females from New York. The SUV sustained damage to its rear center, while the sedan showed no damage. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report.
Paladino Celebrates Safety Boosting School Streets Expansion▸New York will close 71 streets to cars outside schools this fall. The city adds more car-free zones for kids. Streets once deadly will now be safer for walking, play, and learning. The move targets neighborhoods hit hardest by crashes.
On August 29, 2024, the Department of Transportation announced a record 71 school streets will close to cars this fall. The expansion, not tied to a specific council bill, builds on the Open Streets program, made permanent in 2021. DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodríguez said, 'We have created a new framework to give this space back to our school children.' Councilwoman Vickie Paladino celebrated the new open street at PS 129, calling it a win for safe pick-up, drop-off, and play. Funding comes from the Public Space Equity Program, with $30 million focused on under-resourced areas. Street Lab will provide programming and street furniture. The program responds to past investigations showing higher crash and injury rates outside schools, especially in poorer neighborhoods. The city will directly fund management and operations starting in 2025, aiming to make these safety gains permanent.
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More Safe School Streets Coming To NYC This Fall,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2024-08-29
Taxi Driver Looks Away, Woman’s Leg Crushed▸A taxi slowed on 149th Street. The driver’s eyes left the road. A woman’s leg broke beneath the wheel. She went into shock. The car sat unharmed. The street held its breath as pain and silence filled the dusk.
According to the police report, a taxi traveling on 149th Street near 5th Avenue in Queens struck a 60-year-old woman who was standing in the roadway. The report states, 'The taxi slowed, but the driver looked away.' The woman suffered crush injuries to her knee and lower leg and went into shock. The police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor, with additional mention of 'Passenger Distraction.' The taxi itself sustained no damage. The victim was not at an intersection and was engaged in 'Other Actions in Roadway,' but the report identifies driver distraction as the primary cause. The focus remains on the driver’s failure to maintain attention, resulting in severe injury to a pedestrian.
5Head-On SUV Collision Crushes Child, Woman▸Two SUVs met head-on on Cross Island Parkway. Steel ripped. Roofs caved. A ten-year-old boy and a thirty-four-year-old woman were crushed in their seats. Five people injured. Speed and failure to yield tore lives apart in the night.
According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles collided head-on on Cross Island Parkway at 10:15 p.m. The impact was catastrophic: 'Roofs folded. Steel tore. A 10-year-old boy and a 34-year-old woman crushed in their seats. Five injured. All awake. All broken.' The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors for at least one vehicle. The narrative underscores that 'speed was too much. Yielding came too late.' Both the child and the woman, along with three others, suffered crush injuries to their entire bodies. All occupants were conscious but injured. The data points to driver actions—excessive speed and failure to yield—as the primary causes of this violent crash. No contributing factors are attributed to the victims.
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.
Berger Joins Opposition to Unsafe Queens E-Scooter Program▸Queens lawmakers slammed e-scooters, calling them chaos. They claimed danger, but city data shows no deaths or serious injuries. Council Member Ung introduced a bill to ban the program. Gennaro and Schulman support it. DOT says the program is safe and popular.
On September 17, 2024, Council Member Sandra Ung announced a bill to ban the Queens e-scooter share program. The bill, co-sponsored by Council Members James Gennaro and Lynn Schulman, follows a press conference where lawmakers denounced the program as hazardous. Gennaro said, "The program, as designed, leads to chaos." Ung called her bill a last resort. Assembly Members Sam Berger and David Weprin, and Community Board 8 Chair Martha Taylor, joined the opposition, citing sidewalk clutter and lack of outreach. However, DOT data contradicts their claims: since the program's June launch, 37,000 riders have taken 290,000 trips with no reported serious injuries or deaths. DOT says it held 35 briefings and implemented parking corrals in dense areas. Despite high ridership and safety records, the bill seeks to end the program, centering political frustration over proven outcomes.
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Queens Pols Have Lots of Claims About the Evils of Scooter-Share, But Few Facts,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2024-09-17
Ung Supports Safety Harmful Bill to Ban E-Scooters▸Queens lawmakers slammed e-scooters, calling them chaos. They claimed danger, but city data shows no deaths or serious injuries. Council Member Ung introduced a bill to ban the program. Gennaro and Schulman support it. DOT says the program is safe and popular.
On September 17, 2024, Council Member Sandra Ung announced a bill to ban the Queens e-scooter share program. The bill, co-sponsored by Council Members James Gennaro and Lynn Schulman, follows a press conference where lawmakers denounced the program as hazardous. Gennaro said, "The program, as designed, leads to chaos." Ung called her bill a last resort. Assembly Members Sam Berger and David Weprin, and Community Board 8 Chair Martha Taylor, joined the opposition, citing sidewalk clutter and lack of outreach. However, DOT data contradicts their claims: since the program's June launch, 37,000 riders have taken 290,000 trips with no reported serious injuries or deaths. DOT says it held 35 briefings and implemented parking corrals in dense areas. Despite high ridership and safety records, the bill seeks to end the program, centering political frustration over proven outcomes.
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Queens Pols Have Lots of Claims About the Evils of Scooter-Share, But Few Facts,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2024-09-17
Queens Sedan Collision Causes Injuries▸Two sedans collided on 15 Drive in Queens. The female driver of one vehicle suffered abdominal and pelvic injuries, along with whiplash and shock. Police cited driver inattention and distraction as key factors in the crash.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 19:48 on 15 Drive near 166 Street in Queens. Two sedans, a 2021 Honda and a 2022 Subaru, collided while both were traveling straight ahead in different directions. The point of impact was the right rear quarter panel of the Honda and the center front end of the Subaru. The female driver of the Honda, age 22, was injured with abdominal and pelvic trauma, whiplash, and was in shock. She was wearing a lap belt and was not ejected. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor, indicating a failure in driver focus led to the collision. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report.
Queens SUV Collision Injures Passenger at Night▸Two SUVs collided on 46 Avenue in Queens. One vehicle was backing while the other traveled south. Unsafe speed by a driver caused the crash. A 38-year-old female passenger suffered chest injuries and shock, complaining of pain and nausea.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 20:24 on 46 Avenue in Queens. Two station wagons/SUVs were involved. One driver was backing with impact at the center back end, while the other was traveling south going straight ahead, hitting with the right front bumper. The contributing factor cited was unsafe speed. A 38-year-old female passenger in one of the vehicles was injured, sustaining chest injuries and experiencing shock. She was not ejected but complained of pain or nausea. Both drivers were licensed in New York. The collision resulted from driver error—specifically unsafe speed—without any noted contributing factors from the passenger or other road users.
Van With Faulty Brakes Crushes Pedestrian’s Legs▸A van rolled down 147th Street, brakes failed. It pinned a 26-year-old man, crushing his legs. Blood pooled on the quiet pavement. Metal pressed flesh. Parked cars stood by, silent. The man stayed conscious, pain sharp, morning still.
A 26-year-old pedestrian suffered severe crush injuries to his legs when a van rolled from rest on 147th Street near 13th Avenue in Queens, according to the police report. The incident occurred at 8:51 a.m. The report states the van’s brakes were defective, causing it to move unexpectedly and strike the man. The narrative describes the van as having 'failed brakes' and details how it 'crushed a 26-year-old man’s legs.' The victim remained conscious on the pavement, bleeding. Two parked vehicles—a van and an SUV—were involved, but only the van moved. The police report lists 'Brakes Defective' as the primary contributing factor. No driver errors beyond mechanical failure are cited. The report does not attribute any contributing actions to the pedestrian. The focus remains on the van’s mechanical failure and the resulting harm to the pedestrian.
3Truck Rear-Ends Sedan on Whitestone Expressway▸A tractor truck slammed into the back of a sedan on the Whitestone Expressway. Three occupants in the sedan suffered neck injuries and whiplash. The crash exposed driver errors including following too closely and inexperience, causing serious harm.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 1:27 AM on the Whitestone Expressway involving a tractor truck and a sedan traveling northbound. The truck struck the sedan at its center back end, causing damage to both vehicles. The sedan carried three occupants: a licensed male driver and two female passengers, all conscious but injured with neck trauma and complaints of whiplash. The report identifies driver errors as contributing factors: the truck driver exhibited 'Following Too Closely' and 'Driver Inexperience,' while the sedan driver also showed 'Driver Inexperience.' All occupants were restrained with lap belts and harnesses and none were ejected. The collision and resulting injuries highlight the dangers posed by driver errors on high-speed roadways.
Motorcycle Hits Debris on Whitestone Expressway▸A 22-year-old male motorcyclist struck debris on the Whitestone Expressway, sustaining abrasions to his elbow and lower arm. The crash caused damage to the motorcycle's right front quarter panel. The rider was conscious and wearing a helmet at the time.
According to the police report, a 22-year-old male motorcyclist traveling north on the Whitestone Expressway was injured after colliding with obstruction or debris on the roadway. The report identifies 'Obstruction/Debris' as a contributing factor to the crash. The rider was slowing or stopping before impact and was not ejected from the motorcycle. The collision caused damage to the motorcycle's right front quarter panel. The injured occupant, who was the driver, suffered abrasions to the elbow, lower arm, and hand, and was conscious at the scene. The motorcyclist was wearing a helmet, categorized as 'Helmet Only (In-Line Skater/Bicyclist)' in the report. No other driver errors or victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors.
SUV Strikes Pedestrian Crossing Willets Point Blvd▸A 34-year-old man was injured crossing Willets Point Boulevard in a marked crosswalk. The SUV driver failed to yield right-of-way, striking the pedestrian’s lower leg and knee. The impact caused abrasions but no vehicle damage was reported.
According to the police report, at 6:09 AM on Willets Point Boulevard near 166 Street, a 2018 Honda SUV traveling north struck a 34-year-old male pedestrian crossing in a marked crosswalk without a signal. The pedestrian suffered injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, described as abrasions and categorized as injury severity level 3. The report identifies the driver’s failure to yield right-of-way as the primary contributing factor. The SUV’s point of impact was the center front end, yet no vehicle damage was recorded. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene. The report does not cite any pedestrian behaviors as contributing factors beyond the driver’s failure to yield. This crash highlights the dangers posed by drivers not yielding to pedestrians in crosswalks.
Motorcycle Ejected After SUV Rear-Ends on Expressway▸A motorcycle rider was ejected and suffered full-body abrasions after a sport utility vehicle slowed and struck the bike’s front end on the Whitestone Expressway. The SUV’s driver followed too closely, causing a violent impact and serious injury.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on the Whitestone Expressway at 3:45 p.m. A 30-year-old male motorcycle rider, wearing a helmet, was riding southbound when a 2020 Jeep SUV traveling in the same direction slowed or stopped. The SUV driver, licensed in Connecticut, failed to maintain a safe distance, following too closely, and struck the motorcycle’s center front end with the SUV’s right rear bumper. The impact ejected the motorcyclist, who sustained abrasions over his entire body and was injured but conscious. The motorcycle, driven by a male with a New York permit, suffered undercarriage damage. The report highlights the SUV driver’s error of following too closely as the primary contributing factor. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors.
3Truck Slams Parked Sedan on Whitestone Expressway▸A tractor truck rear-ended a parked sedan on Whitestone Expressway. Three sedan occupants suffered neck and back injuries. Police cite the truck driver for following too closely. All victims were conscious after impact.
According to the police report, a tractor truck traveling south on Whitestone Expressway struck the rear of a parked sedan at 21:37. The report lists "Following Too Closely" as the contributing factor, pointing to the truck driver's failure to maintain distance. Three people in the sedan—a 53-year-old male driver, a 45-year-old male front passenger, and a 46-year-old female rear passenger—sustained neck and back injuries, including whiplash. All were conscious and restrained at the scene. The sedan was damaged at the center back end, while the truck showed no damage. The report attributes the crash to driver error by the truck operator, with no contributing factors assigned to the sedan occupants.
SUV Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸A 29-year-old man suffered knee and lower leg injuries after an SUV failed to yield while making a right turn. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal at a Queens intersection when the vehicle hit him, causing bruising and contusions.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 10:30 p.m. on Sanford Avenue near Parsons Boulevard in Queens. A 2020 SUV, traveling east and making a right turn, struck a 29-year-old male pedestrian at the intersection. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the vehicle impacted him on the left front bumper. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors attributed to the driver. The pedestrian sustained contusions and bruises to his knee, lower leg, and foot, with an injury severity rated as moderate. The driver’s failure to yield while turning directly caused the collision, highlighting a critical lapse in yielding to pedestrians legally crossing the street.
Moped Rider Injured in Queens Sedan Collision▸A moped rider suffered back injuries and partial ejection after a collision with a sedan on Roosevelt Avenue in Queens. The sedan driver was starting from parking when impact occurred. Unsafe speed by the moped driver contributed to the crash.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on Roosevelt Avenue in Queens at 8:30 PM. A moped traveling east collided with a sedan that was starting from parking, also traveling east. The point of impact was the right front quarter panel of the moped and the left front quarter panel of the sedan. The moped driver, a 35-year-old male, was partially ejected and sustained back injuries with a complaint of pain or nausea. The report cites 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor attributed to the moped driver. The sedan driver was licensed and operating legally. The collision caused damage to the right side doors of the moped and the left front quarter panel of the sedan. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. The crash highlights the dangers of excessive speed in mixed vehicle environments.
Two Sedans Collide in Queens, Driver Injured▸Two sedans collided on Prince Street in Queens. The impact struck the left front bumper of one vehicle and the right front bumper of the other. A 28-year-old male driver suffered a fractured elbow and arm injuries, left shaken and in shock.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 18:15 on Prince Street near Northern Boulevard in Queens. Two sedans, traveling north and east respectively, collided with impact on their front bumpers. The contributing factor cited was Failure to Yield Right-of-Way. The injured party was a 28-year-old male driver, who was not ejected but sustained a fracture and dislocation to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. He was reported to be in shock. Both drivers held valid New York licenses. The collision damage was localized to the left front bumper of the northbound sedan and the right front bumper of the eastbound sedan. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report.
SUV Rear-Ends Sedan on Bell Boulevard▸A southbound SUV struck the rear of a sedan on Bell Boulevard. The sedan driver, a 39-year-old woman, suffered neck injuries and shock. Police cite the SUV driver’s failure to maintain safe distance as the cause of the collision.
According to the police report, at 8:55 a.m., a 2022 SUV traveling south on Bell Boulevard rear-ended a 2003 sedan also heading south. The point of impact was the SUV's center back end striking the sedan's center front end. The sedan driver, a 39-year-old woman, was injured with neck pain and experienced shock, wearing a lap belt at the time. The report identifies "Following Too Closely" as the contributing factor, indicating the SUV driver failed to maintain a safe distance behind the sedan. Both drivers were licensed females from New York. The SUV sustained damage to its rear center, while the sedan showed no damage. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report.
Paladino Celebrates Safety Boosting School Streets Expansion▸New York will close 71 streets to cars outside schools this fall. The city adds more car-free zones for kids. Streets once deadly will now be safer for walking, play, and learning. The move targets neighborhoods hit hardest by crashes.
On August 29, 2024, the Department of Transportation announced a record 71 school streets will close to cars this fall. The expansion, not tied to a specific council bill, builds on the Open Streets program, made permanent in 2021. DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodríguez said, 'We have created a new framework to give this space back to our school children.' Councilwoman Vickie Paladino celebrated the new open street at PS 129, calling it a win for safe pick-up, drop-off, and play. Funding comes from the Public Space Equity Program, with $30 million focused on under-resourced areas. Street Lab will provide programming and street furniture. The program responds to past investigations showing higher crash and injury rates outside schools, especially in poorer neighborhoods. The city will directly fund management and operations starting in 2025, aiming to make these safety gains permanent.
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More Safe School Streets Coming To NYC This Fall,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2024-08-29
Taxi Driver Looks Away, Woman’s Leg Crushed▸A taxi slowed on 149th Street. The driver’s eyes left the road. A woman’s leg broke beneath the wheel. She went into shock. The car sat unharmed. The street held its breath as pain and silence filled the dusk.
According to the police report, a taxi traveling on 149th Street near 5th Avenue in Queens struck a 60-year-old woman who was standing in the roadway. The report states, 'The taxi slowed, but the driver looked away.' The woman suffered crush injuries to her knee and lower leg and went into shock. The police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor, with additional mention of 'Passenger Distraction.' The taxi itself sustained no damage. The victim was not at an intersection and was engaged in 'Other Actions in Roadway,' but the report identifies driver distraction as the primary cause. The focus remains on the driver’s failure to maintain attention, resulting in severe injury to a pedestrian.
5Head-On SUV Collision Crushes Child, Woman▸Two SUVs met head-on on Cross Island Parkway. Steel ripped. Roofs caved. A ten-year-old boy and a thirty-four-year-old woman were crushed in their seats. Five people injured. Speed and failure to yield tore lives apart in the night.
According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles collided head-on on Cross Island Parkway at 10:15 p.m. The impact was catastrophic: 'Roofs folded. Steel tore. A 10-year-old boy and a 34-year-old woman crushed in their seats. Five injured. All awake. All broken.' The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors for at least one vehicle. The narrative underscores that 'speed was too much. Yielding came too late.' Both the child and the woman, along with three others, suffered crush injuries to their entire bodies. All occupants were conscious but injured. The data points to driver actions—excessive speed and failure to yield—as the primary causes of this violent crash. No contributing factors are attributed to the victims.
Queens lawmakers slammed e-scooters, calling them chaos. They claimed danger, but city data shows no deaths or serious injuries. Council Member Ung introduced a bill to ban the program. Gennaro and Schulman support it. DOT says the program is safe and popular.
On September 17, 2024, Council Member Sandra Ung announced a bill to ban the Queens e-scooter share program. The bill, co-sponsored by Council Members James Gennaro and Lynn Schulman, follows a press conference where lawmakers denounced the program as hazardous. Gennaro said, "The program, as designed, leads to chaos." Ung called her bill a last resort. Assembly Members Sam Berger and David Weprin, and Community Board 8 Chair Martha Taylor, joined the opposition, citing sidewalk clutter and lack of outreach. However, DOT data contradicts their claims: since the program's June launch, 37,000 riders have taken 290,000 trips with no reported serious injuries or deaths. DOT says it held 35 briefings and implemented parking corrals in dense areas. Despite high ridership and safety records, the bill seeks to end the program, centering political frustration over proven outcomes.
- Queens Pols Have Lots of Claims About the Evils of Scooter-Share, But Few Facts, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2024-09-17
Ung Supports Safety Harmful Bill to Ban E-Scooters▸Queens lawmakers slammed e-scooters, calling them chaos. They claimed danger, but city data shows no deaths or serious injuries. Council Member Ung introduced a bill to ban the program. Gennaro and Schulman support it. DOT says the program is safe and popular.
On September 17, 2024, Council Member Sandra Ung announced a bill to ban the Queens e-scooter share program. The bill, co-sponsored by Council Members James Gennaro and Lynn Schulman, follows a press conference where lawmakers denounced the program as hazardous. Gennaro said, "The program, as designed, leads to chaos." Ung called her bill a last resort. Assembly Members Sam Berger and David Weprin, and Community Board 8 Chair Martha Taylor, joined the opposition, citing sidewalk clutter and lack of outreach. However, DOT data contradicts their claims: since the program's June launch, 37,000 riders have taken 290,000 trips with no reported serious injuries or deaths. DOT says it held 35 briefings and implemented parking corrals in dense areas. Despite high ridership and safety records, the bill seeks to end the program, centering political frustration over proven outcomes.
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Queens Pols Have Lots of Claims About the Evils of Scooter-Share, But Few Facts,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2024-09-17
Queens Sedan Collision Causes Injuries▸Two sedans collided on 15 Drive in Queens. The female driver of one vehicle suffered abdominal and pelvic injuries, along with whiplash and shock. Police cited driver inattention and distraction as key factors in the crash.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 19:48 on 15 Drive near 166 Street in Queens. Two sedans, a 2021 Honda and a 2022 Subaru, collided while both were traveling straight ahead in different directions. The point of impact was the right rear quarter panel of the Honda and the center front end of the Subaru. The female driver of the Honda, age 22, was injured with abdominal and pelvic trauma, whiplash, and was in shock. She was wearing a lap belt and was not ejected. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor, indicating a failure in driver focus led to the collision. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report.
Queens SUV Collision Injures Passenger at Night▸Two SUVs collided on 46 Avenue in Queens. One vehicle was backing while the other traveled south. Unsafe speed by a driver caused the crash. A 38-year-old female passenger suffered chest injuries and shock, complaining of pain and nausea.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 20:24 on 46 Avenue in Queens. Two station wagons/SUVs were involved. One driver was backing with impact at the center back end, while the other was traveling south going straight ahead, hitting with the right front bumper. The contributing factor cited was unsafe speed. A 38-year-old female passenger in one of the vehicles was injured, sustaining chest injuries and experiencing shock. She was not ejected but complained of pain or nausea. Both drivers were licensed in New York. The collision resulted from driver error—specifically unsafe speed—without any noted contributing factors from the passenger or other road users.
Van With Faulty Brakes Crushes Pedestrian’s Legs▸A van rolled down 147th Street, brakes failed. It pinned a 26-year-old man, crushing his legs. Blood pooled on the quiet pavement. Metal pressed flesh. Parked cars stood by, silent. The man stayed conscious, pain sharp, morning still.
A 26-year-old pedestrian suffered severe crush injuries to his legs when a van rolled from rest on 147th Street near 13th Avenue in Queens, according to the police report. The incident occurred at 8:51 a.m. The report states the van’s brakes were defective, causing it to move unexpectedly and strike the man. The narrative describes the van as having 'failed brakes' and details how it 'crushed a 26-year-old man’s legs.' The victim remained conscious on the pavement, bleeding. Two parked vehicles—a van and an SUV—were involved, but only the van moved. The police report lists 'Brakes Defective' as the primary contributing factor. No driver errors beyond mechanical failure are cited. The report does not attribute any contributing actions to the pedestrian. The focus remains on the van’s mechanical failure and the resulting harm to the pedestrian.
3Truck Rear-Ends Sedan on Whitestone Expressway▸A tractor truck slammed into the back of a sedan on the Whitestone Expressway. Three occupants in the sedan suffered neck injuries and whiplash. The crash exposed driver errors including following too closely and inexperience, causing serious harm.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 1:27 AM on the Whitestone Expressway involving a tractor truck and a sedan traveling northbound. The truck struck the sedan at its center back end, causing damage to both vehicles. The sedan carried three occupants: a licensed male driver and two female passengers, all conscious but injured with neck trauma and complaints of whiplash. The report identifies driver errors as contributing factors: the truck driver exhibited 'Following Too Closely' and 'Driver Inexperience,' while the sedan driver also showed 'Driver Inexperience.' All occupants were restrained with lap belts and harnesses and none were ejected. The collision and resulting injuries highlight the dangers posed by driver errors on high-speed roadways.
Motorcycle Hits Debris on Whitestone Expressway▸A 22-year-old male motorcyclist struck debris on the Whitestone Expressway, sustaining abrasions to his elbow and lower arm. The crash caused damage to the motorcycle's right front quarter panel. The rider was conscious and wearing a helmet at the time.
According to the police report, a 22-year-old male motorcyclist traveling north on the Whitestone Expressway was injured after colliding with obstruction or debris on the roadway. The report identifies 'Obstruction/Debris' as a contributing factor to the crash. The rider was slowing or stopping before impact and was not ejected from the motorcycle. The collision caused damage to the motorcycle's right front quarter panel. The injured occupant, who was the driver, suffered abrasions to the elbow, lower arm, and hand, and was conscious at the scene. The motorcyclist was wearing a helmet, categorized as 'Helmet Only (In-Line Skater/Bicyclist)' in the report. No other driver errors or victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors.
SUV Strikes Pedestrian Crossing Willets Point Blvd▸A 34-year-old man was injured crossing Willets Point Boulevard in a marked crosswalk. The SUV driver failed to yield right-of-way, striking the pedestrian’s lower leg and knee. The impact caused abrasions but no vehicle damage was reported.
According to the police report, at 6:09 AM on Willets Point Boulevard near 166 Street, a 2018 Honda SUV traveling north struck a 34-year-old male pedestrian crossing in a marked crosswalk without a signal. The pedestrian suffered injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, described as abrasions and categorized as injury severity level 3. The report identifies the driver’s failure to yield right-of-way as the primary contributing factor. The SUV’s point of impact was the center front end, yet no vehicle damage was recorded. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene. The report does not cite any pedestrian behaviors as contributing factors beyond the driver’s failure to yield. This crash highlights the dangers posed by drivers not yielding to pedestrians in crosswalks.
Motorcycle Ejected After SUV Rear-Ends on Expressway▸A motorcycle rider was ejected and suffered full-body abrasions after a sport utility vehicle slowed and struck the bike’s front end on the Whitestone Expressway. The SUV’s driver followed too closely, causing a violent impact and serious injury.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on the Whitestone Expressway at 3:45 p.m. A 30-year-old male motorcycle rider, wearing a helmet, was riding southbound when a 2020 Jeep SUV traveling in the same direction slowed or stopped. The SUV driver, licensed in Connecticut, failed to maintain a safe distance, following too closely, and struck the motorcycle’s center front end with the SUV’s right rear bumper. The impact ejected the motorcyclist, who sustained abrasions over his entire body and was injured but conscious. The motorcycle, driven by a male with a New York permit, suffered undercarriage damage. The report highlights the SUV driver’s error of following too closely as the primary contributing factor. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors.
3Truck Slams Parked Sedan on Whitestone Expressway▸A tractor truck rear-ended a parked sedan on Whitestone Expressway. Three sedan occupants suffered neck and back injuries. Police cite the truck driver for following too closely. All victims were conscious after impact.
According to the police report, a tractor truck traveling south on Whitestone Expressway struck the rear of a parked sedan at 21:37. The report lists "Following Too Closely" as the contributing factor, pointing to the truck driver's failure to maintain distance. Three people in the sedan—a 53-year-old male driver, a 45-year-old male front passenger, and a 46-year-old female rear passenger—sustained neck and back injuries, including whiplash. All were conscious and restrained at the scene. The sedan was damaged at the center back end, while the truck showed no damage. The report attributes the crash to driver error by the truck operator, with no contributing factors assigned to the sedan occupants.
SUV Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸A 29-year-old man suffered knee and lower leg injuries after an SUV failed to yield while making a right turn. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal at a Queens intersection when the vehicle hit him, causing bruising and contusions.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 10:30 p.m. on Sanford Avenue near Parsons Boulevard in Queens. A 2020 SUV, traveling east and making a right turn, struck a 29-year-old male pedestrian at the intersection. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the vehicle impacted him on the left front bumper. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors attributed to the driver. The pedestrian sustained contusions and bruises to his knee, lower leg, and foot, with an injury severity rated as moderate. The driver’s failure to yield while turning directly caused the collision, highlighting a critical lapse in yielding to pedestrians legally crossing the street.
Moped Rider Injured in Queens Sedan Collision▸A moped rider suffered back injuries and partial ejection after a collision with a sedan on Roosevelt Avenue in Queens. The sedan driver was starting from parking when impact occurred. Unsafe speed by the moped driver contributed to the crash.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on Roosevelt Avenue in Queens at 8:30 PM. A moped traveling east collided with a sedan that was starting from parking, also traveling east. The point of impact was the right front quarter panel of the moped and the left front quarter panel of the sedan. The moped driver, a 35-year-old male, was partially ejected and sustained back injuries with a complaint of pain or nausea. The report cites 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor attributed to the moped driver. The sedan driver was licensed and operating legally. The collision caused damage to the right side doors of the moped and the left front quarter panel of the sedan. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. The crash highlights the dangers of excessive speed in mixed vehicle environments.
Two Sedans Collide in Queens, Driver Injured▸Two sedans collided on Prince Street in Queens. The impact struck the left front bumper of one vehicle and the right front bumper of the other. A 28-year-old male driver suffered a fractured elbow and arm injuries, left shaken and in shock.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 18:15 on Prince Street near Northern Boulevard in Queens. Two sedans, traveling north and east respectively, collided with impact on their front bumpers. The contributing factor cited was Failure to Yield Right-of-Way. The injured party was a 28-year-old male driver, who was not ejected but sustained a fracture and dislocation to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. He was reported to be in shock. Both drivers held valid New York licenses. The collision damage was localized to the left front bumper of the northbound sedan and the right front bumper of the eastbound sedan. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report.
SUV Rear-Ends Sedan on Bell Boulevard▸A southbound SUV struck the rear of a sedan on Bell Boulevard. The sedan driver, a 39-year-old woman, suffered neck injuries and shock. Police cite the SUV driver’s failure to maintain safe distance as the cause of the collision.
According to the police report, at 8:55 a.m., a 2022 SUV traveling south on Bell Boulevard rear-ended a 2003 sedan also heading south. The point of impact was the SUV's center back end striking the sedan's center front end. The sedan driver, a 39-year-old woman, was injured with neck pain and experienced shock, wearing a lap belt at the time. The report identifies "Following Too Closely" as the contributing factor, indicating the SUV driver failed to maintain a safe distance behind the sedan. Both drivers were licensed females from New York. The SUV sustained damage to its rear center, while the sedan showed no damage. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report.
Paladino Celebrates Safety Boosting School Streets Expansion▸New York will close 71 streets to cars outside schools this fall. The city adds more car-free zones for kids. Streets once deadly will now be safer for walking, play, and learning. The move targets neighborhoods hit hardest by crashes.
On August 29, 2024, the Department of Transportation announced a record 71 school streets will close to cars this fall. The expansion, not tied to a specific council bill, builds on the Open Streets program, made permanent in 2021. DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodríguez said, 'We have created a new framework to give this space back to our school children.' Councilwoman Vickie Paladino celebrated the new open street at PS 129, calling it a win for safe pick-up, drop-off, and play. Funding comes from the Public Space Equity Program, with $30 million focused on under-resourced areas. Street Lab will provide programming and street furniture. The program responds to past investigations showing higher crash and injury rates outside schools, especially in poorer neighborhoods. The city will directly fund management and operations starting in 2025, aiming to make these safety gains permanent.
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More Safe School Streets Coming To NYC This Fall,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2024-08-29
Taxi Driver Looks Away, Woman’s Leg Crushed▸A taxi slowed on 149th Street. The driver’s eyes left the road. A woman’s leg broke beneath the wheel. She went into shock. The car sat unharmed. The street held its breath as pain and silence filled the dusk.
According to the police report, a taxi traveling on 149th Street near 5th Avenue in Queens struck a 60-year-old woman who was standing in the roadway. The report states, 'The taxi slowed, but the driver looked away.' The woman suffered crush injuries to her knee and lower leg and went into shock. The police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor, with additional mention of 'Passenger Distraction.' The taxi itself sustained no damage. The victim was not at an intersection and was engaged in 'Other Actions in Roadway,' but the report identifies driver distraction as the primary cause. The focus remains on the driver’s failure to maintain attention, resulting in severe injury to a pedestrian.
5Head-On SUV Collision Crushes Child, Woman▸Two SUVs met head-on on Cross Island Parkway. Steel ripped. Roofs caved. A ten-year-old boy and a thirty-four-year-old woman were crushed in their seats. Five people injured. Speed and failure to yield tore lives apart in the night.
According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles collided head-on on Cross Island Parkway at 10:15 p.m. The impact was catastrophic: 'Roofs folded. Steel tore. A 10-year-old boy and a 34-year-old woman crushed in their seats. Five injured. All awake. All broken.' The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors for at least one vehicle. The narrative underscores that 'speed was too much. Yielding came too late.' Both the child and the woman, along with three others, suffered crush injuries to their entire bodies. All occupants were conscious but injured. The data points to driver actions—excessive speed and failure to yield—as the primary causes of this violent crash. No contributing factors are attributed to the victims.
Queens lawmakers slammed e-scooters, calling them chaos. They claimed danger, but city data shows no deaths or serious injuries. Council Member Ung introduced a bill to ban the program. Gennaro and Schulman support it. DOT says the program is safe and popular.
On September 17, 2024, Council Member Sandra Ung announced a bill to ban the Queens e-scooter share program. The bill, co-sponsored by Council Members James Gennaro and Lynn Schulman, follows a press conference where lawmakers denounced the program as hazardous. Gennaro said, "The program, as designed, leads to chaos." Ung called her bill a last resort. Assembly Members Sam Berger and David Weprin, and Community Board 8 Chair Martha Taylor, joined the opposition, citing sidewalk clutter and lack of outreach. However, DOT data contradicts their claims: since the program's June launch, 37,000 riders have taken 290,000 trips with no reported serious injuries or deaths. DOT says it held 35 briefings and implemented parking corrals in dense areas. Despite high ridership and safety records, the bill seeks to end the program, centering political frustration over proven outcomes.
- Queens Pols Have Lots of Claims About the Evils of Scooter-Share, But Few Facts, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2024-09-17
Queens Sedan Collision Causes Injuries▸Two sedans collided on 15 Drive in Queens. The female driver of one vehicle suffered abdominal and pelvic injuries, along with whiplash and shock. Police cited driver inattention and distraction as key factors in the crash.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 19:48 on 15 Drive near 166 Street in Queens. Two sedans, a 2021 Honda and a 2022 Subaru, collided while both were traveling straight ahead in different directions. The point of impact was the right rear quarter panel of the Honda and the center front end of the Subaru. The female driver of the Honda, age 22, was injured with abdominal and pelvic trauma, whiplash, and was in shock. She was wearing a lap belt and was not ejected. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor, indicating a failure in driver focus led to the collision. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report.
Queens SUV Collision Injures Passenger at Night▸Two SUVs collided on 46 Avenue in Queens. One vehicle was backing while the other traveled south. Unsafe speed by a driver caused the crash. A 38-year-old female passenger suffered chest injuries and shock, complaining of pain and nausea.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 20:24 on 46 Avenue in Queens. Two station wagons/SUVs were involved. One driver was backing with impact at the center back end, while the other was traveling south going straight ahead, hitting with the right front bumper. The contributing factor cited was unsafe speed. A 38-year-old female passenger in one of the vehicles was injured, sustaining chest injuries and experiencing shock. She was not ejected but complained of pain or nausea. Both drivers were licensed in New York. The collision resulted from driver error—specifically unsafe speed—without any noted contributing factors from the passenger or other road users.
Van With Faulty Brakes Crushes Pedestrian’s Legs▸A van rolled down 147th Street, brakes failed. It pinned a 26-year-old man, crushing his legs. Blood pooled on the quiet pavement. Metal pressed flesh. Parked cars stood by, silent. The man stayed conscious, pain sharp, morning still.
A 26-year-old pedestrian suffered severe crush injuries to his legs when a van rolled from rest on 147th Street near 13th Avenue in Queens, according to the police report. The incident occurred at 8:51 a.m. The report states the van’s brakes were defective, causing it to move unexpectedly and strike the man. The narrative describes the van as having 'failed brakes' and details how it 'crushed a 26-year-old man’s legs.' The victim remained conscious on the pavement, bleeding. Two parked vehicles—a van and an SUV—were involved, but only the van moved. The police report lists 'Brakes Defective' as the primary contributing factor. No driver errors beyond mechanical failure are cited. The report does not attribute any contributing actions to the pedestrian. The focus remains on the van’s mechanical failure and the resulting harm to the pedestrian.
3Truck Rear-Ends Sedan on Whitestone Expressway▸A tractor truck slammed into the back of a sedan on the Whitestone Expressway. Three occupants in the sedan suffered neck injuries and whiplash. The crash exposed driver errors including following too closely and inexperience, causing serious harm.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 1:27 AM on the Whitestone Expressway involving a tractor truck and a sedan traveling northbound. The truck struck the sedan at its center back end, causing damage to both vehicles. The sedan carried three occupants: a licensed male driver and two female passengers, all conscious but injured with neck trauma and complaints of whiplash. The report identifies driver errors as contributing factors: the truck driver exhibited 'Following Too Closely' and 'Driver Inexperience,' while the sedan driver also showed 'Driver Inexperience.' All occupants were restrained with lap belts and harnesses and none were ejected. The collision and resulting injuries highlight the dangers posed by driver errors on high-speed roadways.
Motorcycle Hits Debris on Whitestone Expressway▸A 22-year-old male motorcyclist struck debris on the Whitestone Expressway, sustaining abrasions to his elbow and lower arm. The crash caused damage to the motorcycle's right front quarter panel. The rider was conscious and wearing a helmet at the time.
According to the police report, a 22-year-old male motorcyclist traveling north on the Whitestone Expressway was injured after colliding with obstruction or debris on the roadway. The report identifies 'Obstruction/Debris' as a contributing factor to the crash. The rider was slowing or stopping before impact and was not ejected from the motorcycle. The collision caused damage to the motorcycle's right front quarter panel. The injured occupant, who was the driver, suffered abrasions to the elbow, lower arm, and hand, and was conscious at the scene. The motorcyclist was wearing a helmet, categorized as 'Helmet Only (In-Line Skater/Bicyclist)' in the report. No other driver errors or victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors.
SUV Strikes Pedestrian Crossing Willets Point Blvd▸A 34-year-old man was injured crossing Willets Point Boulevard in a marked crosswalk. The SUV driver failed to yield right-of-way, striking the pedestrian’s lower leg and knee. The impact caused abrasions but no vehicle damage was reported.
According to the police report, at 6:09 AM on Willets Point Boulevard near 166 Street, a 2018 Honda SUV traveling north struck a 34-year-old male pedestrian crossing in a marked crosswalk without a signal. The pedestrian suffered injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, described as abrasions and categorized as injury severity level 3. The report identifies the driver’s failure to yield right-of-way as the primary contributing factor. The SUV’s point of impact was the center front end, yet no vehicle damage was recorded. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene. The report does not cite any pedestrian behaviors as contributing factors beyond the driver’s failure to yield. This crash highlights the dangers posed by drivers not yielding to pedestrians in crosswalks.
Motorcycle Ejected After SUV Rear-Ends on Expressway▸A motorcycle rider was ejected and suffered full-body abrasions after a sport utility vehicle slowed and struck the bike’s front end on the Whitestone Expressway. The SUV’s driver followed too closely, causing a violent impact and serious injury.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on the Whitestone Expressway at 3:45 p.m. A 30-year-old male motorcycle rider, wearing a helmet, was riding southbound when a 2020 Jeep SUV traveling in the same direction slowed or stopped. The SUV driver, licensed in Connecticut, failed to maintain a safe distance, following too closely, and struck the motorcycle’s center front end with the SUV’s right rear bumper. The impact ejected the motorcyclist, who sustained abrasions over his entire body and was injured but conscious. The motorcycle, driven by a male with a New York permit, suffered undercarriage damage. The report highlights the SUV driver’s error of following too closely as the primary contributing factor. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors.
3Truck Slams Parked Sedan on Whitestone Expressway▸A tractor truck rear-ended a parked sedan on Whitestone Expressway. Three sedan occupants suffered neck and back injuries. Police cite the truck driver for following too closely. All victims were conscious after impact.
According to the police report, a tractor truck traveling south on Whitestone Expressway struck the rear of a parked sedan at 21:37. The report lists "Following Too Closely" as the contributing factor, pointing to the truck driver's failure to maintain distance. Three people in the sedan—a 53-year-old male driver, a 45-year-old male front passenger, and a 46-year-old female rear passenger—sustained neck and back injuries, including whiplash. All were conscious and restrained at the scene. The sedan was damaged at the center back end, while the truck showed no damage. The report attributes the crash to driver error by the truck operator, with no contributing factors assigned to the sedan occupants.
SUV Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸A 29-year-old man suffered knee and lower leg injuries after an SUV failed to yield while making a right turn. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal at a Queens intersection when the vehicle hit him, causing bruising and contusions.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 10:30 p.m. on Sanford Avenue near Parsons Boulevard in Queens. A 2020 SUV, traveling east and making a right turn, struck a 29-year-old male pedestrian at the intersection. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the vehicle impacted him on the left front bumper. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors attributed to the driver. The pedestrian sustained contusions and bruises to his knee, lower leg, and foot, with an injury severity rated as moderate. The driver’s failure to yield while turning directly caused the collision, highlighting a critical lapse in yielding to pedestrians legally crossing the street.
Moped Rider Injured in Queens Sedan Collision▸A moped rider suffered back injuries and partial ejection after a collision with a sedan on Roosevelt Avenue in Queens. The sedan driver was starting from parking when impact occurred. Unsafe speed by the moped driver contributed to the crash.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on Roosevelt Avenue in Queens at 8:30 PM. A moped traveling east collided with a sedan that was starting from parking, also traveling east. The point of impact was the right front quarter panel of the moped and the left front quarter panel of the sedan. The moped driver, a 35-year-old male, was partially ejected and sustained back injuries with a complaint of pain or nausea. The report cites 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor attributed to the moped driver. The sedan driver was licensed and operating legally. The collision caused damage to the right side doors of the moped and the left front quarter panel of the sedan. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. The crash highlights the dangers of excessive speed in mixed vehicle environments.
Two Sedans Collide in Queens, Driver Injured▸Two sedans collided on Prince Street in Queens. The impact struck the left front bumper of one vehicle and the right front bumper of the other. A 28-year-old male driver suffered a fractured elbow and arm injuries, left shaken and in shock.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 18:15 on Prince Street near Northern Boulevard in Queens. Two sedans, traveling north and east respectively, collided with impact on their front bumpers. The contributing factor cited was Failure to Yield Right-of-Way. The injured party was a 28-year-old male driver, who was not ejected but sustained a fracture and dislocation to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. He was reported to be in shock. Both drivers held valid New York licenses. The collision damage was localized to the left front bumper of the northbound sedan and the right front bumper of the eastbound sedan. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report.
SUV Rear-Ends Sedan on Bell Boulevard▸A southbound SUV struck the rear of a sedan on Bell Boulevard. The sedan driver, a 39-year-old woman, suffered neck injuries and shock. Police cite the SUV driver’s failure to maintain safe distance as the cause of the collision.
According to the police report, at 8:55 a.m., a 2022 SUV traveling south on Bell Boulevard rear-ended a 2003 sedan also heading south. The point of impact was the SUV's center back end striking the sedan's center front end. The sedan driver, a 39-year-old woman, was injured with neck pain and experienced shock, wearing a lap belt at the time. The report identifies "Following Too Closely" as the contributing factor, indicating the SUV driver failed to maintain a safe distance behind the sedan. Both drivers were licensed females from New York. The SUV sustained damage to its rear center, while the sedan showed no damage. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report.
Paladino Celebrates Safety Boosting School Streets Expansion▸New York will close 71 streets to cars outside schools this fall. The city adds more car-free zones for kids. Streets once deadly will now be safer for walking, play, and learning. The move targets neighborhoods hit hardest by crashes.
On August 29, 2024, the Department of Transportation announced a record 71 school streets will close to cars this fall. The expansion, not tied to a specific council bill, builds on the Open Streets program, made permanent in 2021. DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodríguez said, 'We have created a new framework to give this space back to our school children.' Councilwoman Vickie Paladino celebrated the new open street at PS 129, calling it a win for safe pick-up, drop-off, and play. Funding comes from the Public Space Equity Program, with $30 million focused on under-resourced areas. Street Lab will provide programming and street furniture. The program responds to past investigations showing higher crash and injury rates outside schools, especially in poorer neighborhoods. The city will directly fund management and operations starting in 2025, aiming to make these safety gains permanent.
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More Safe School Streets Coming To NYC This Fall,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2024-08-29
Taxi Driver Looks Away, Woman’s Leg Crushed▸A taxi slowed on 149th Street. The driver’s eyes left the road. A woman’s leg broke beneath the wheel. She went into shock. The car sat unharmed. The street held its breath as pain and silence filled the dusk.
According to the police report, a taxi traveling on 149th Street near 5th Avenue in Queens struck a 60-year-old woman who was standing in the roadway. The report states, 'The taxi slowed, but the driver looked away.' The woman suffered crush injuries to her knee and lower leg and went into shock. The police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor, with additional mention of 'Passenger Distraction.' The taxi itself sustained no damage. The victim was not at an intersection and was engaged in 'Other Actions in Roadway,' but the report identifies driver distraction as the primary cause. The focus remains on the driver’s failure to maintain attention, resulting in severe injury to a pedestrian.
5Head-On SUV Collision Crushes Child, Woman▸Two SUVs met head-on on Cross Island Parkway. Steel ripped. Roofs caved. A ten-year-old boy and a thirty-four-year-old woman were crushed in their seats. Five people injured. Speed and failure to yield tore lives apart in the night.
According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles collided head-on on Cross Island Parkway at 10:15 p.m. The impact was catastrophic: 'Roofs folded. Steel tore. A 10-year-old boy and a 34-year-old woman crushed in their seats. Five injured. All awake. All broken.' The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors for at least one vehicle. The narrative underscores that 'speed was too much. Yielding came too late.' Both the child and the woman, along with three others, suffered crush injuries to their entire bodies. All occupants were conscious but injured. The data points to driver actions—excessive speed and failure to yield—as the primary causes of this violent crash. No contributing factors are attributed to the victims.
Two sedans collided on 15 Drive in Queens. The female driver of one vehicle suffered abdominal and pelvic injuries, along with whiplash and shock. Police cited driver inattention and distraction as key factors in the crash.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 19:48 on 15 Drive near 166 Street in Queens. Two sedans, a 2021 Honda and a 2022 Subaru, collided while both were traveling straight ahead in different directions. The point of impact was the right rear quarter panel of the Honda and the center front end of the Subaru. The female driver of the Honda, age 22, was injured with abdominal and pelvic trauma, whiplash, and was in shock. She was wearing a lap belt and was not ejected. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor, indicating a failure in driver focus led to the collision. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report.
Queens SUV Collision Injures Passenger at Night▸Two SUVs collided on 46 Avenue in Queens. One vehicle was backing while the other traveled south. Unsafe speed by a driver caused the crash. A 38-year-old female passenger suffered chest injuries and shock, complaining of pain and nausea.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 20:24 on 46 Avenue in Queens. Two station wagons/SUVs were involved. One driver was backing with impact at the center back end, while the other was traveling south going straight ahead, hitting with the right front bumper. The contributing factor cited was unsafe speed. A 38-year-old female passenger in one of the vehicles was injured, sustaining chest injuries and experiencing shock. She was not ejected but complained of pain or nausea. Both drivers were licensed in New York. The collision resulted from driver error—specifically unsafe speed—without any noted contributing factors from the passenger or other road users.
Van With Faulty Brakes Crushes Pedestrian’s Legs▸A van rolled down 147th Street, brakes failed. It pinned a 26-year-old man, crushing his legs. Blood pooled on the quiet pavement. Metal pressed flesh. Parked cars stood by, silent. The man stayed conscious, pain sharp, morning still.
A 26-year-old pedestrian suffered severe crush injuries to his legs when a van rolled from rest on 147th Street near 13th Avenue in Queens, according to the police report. The incident occurred at 8:51 a.m. The report states the van’s brakes were defective, causing it to move unexpectedly and strike the man. The narrative describes the van as having 'failed brakes' and details how it 'crushed a 26-year-old man’s legs.' The victim remained conscious on the pavement, bleeding. Two parked vehicles—a van and an SUV—were involved, but only the van moved. The police report lists 'Brakes Defective' as the primary contributing factor. No driver errors beyond mechanical failure are cited. The report does not attribute any contributing actions to the pedestrian. The focus remains on the van’s mechanical failure and the resulting harm to the pedestrian.
3Truck Rear-Ends Sedan on Whitestone Expressway▸A tractor truck slammed into the back of a sedan on the Whitestone Expressway. Three occupants in the sedan suffered neck injuries and whiplash. The crash exposed driver errors including following too closely and inexperience, causing serious harm.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 1:27 AM on the Whitestone Expressway involving a tractor truck and a sedan traveling northbound. The truck struck the sedan at its center back end, causing damage to both vehicles. The sedan carried three occupants: a licensed male driver and two female passengers, all conscious but injured with neck trauma and complaints of whiplash. The report identifies driver errors as contributing factors: the truck driver exhibited 'Following Too Closely' and 'Driver Inexperience,' while the sedan driver also showed 'Driver Inexperience.' All occupants were restrained with lap belts and harnesses and none were ejected. The collision and resulting injuries highlight the dangers posed by driver errors on high-speed roadways.
Motorcycle Hits Debris on Whitestone Expressway▸A 22-year-old male motorcyclist struck debris on the Whitestone Expressway, sustaining abrasions to his elbow and lower arm. The crash caused damage to the motorcycle's right front quarter panel. The rider was conscious and wearing a helmet at the time.
According to the police report, a 22-year-old male motorcyclist traveling north on the Whitestone Expressway was injured after colliding with obstruction or debris on the roadway. The report identifies 'Obstruction/Debris' as a contributing factor to the crash. The rider was slowing or stopping before impact and was not ejected from the motorcycle. The collision caused damage to the motorcycle's right front quarter panel. The injured occupant, who was the driver, suffered abrasions to the elbow, lower arm, and hand, and was conscious at the scene. The motorcyclist was wearing a helmet, categorized as 'Helmet Only (In-Line Skater/Bicyclist)' in the report. No other driver errors or victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors.
SUV Strikes Pedestrian Crossing Willets Point Blvd▸A 34-year-old man was injured crossing Willets Point Boulevard in a marked crosswalk. The SUV driver failed to yield right-of-way, striking the pedestrian’s lower leg and knee. The impact caused abrasions but no vehicle damage was reported.
According to the police report, at 6:09 AM on Willets Point Boulevard near 166 Street, a 2018 Honda SUV traveling north struck a 34-year-old male pedestrian crossing in a marked crosswalk without a signal. The pedestrian suffered injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, described as abrasions and categorized as injury severity level 3. The report identifies the driver’s failure to yield right-of-way as the primary contributing factor. The SUV’s point of impact was the center front end, yet no vehicle damage was recorded. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene. The report does not cite any pedestrian behaviors as contributing factors beyond the driver’s failure to yield. This crash highlights the dangers posed by drivers not yielding to pedestrians in crosswalks.
Motorcycle Ejected After SUV Rear-Ends on Expressway▸A motorcycle rider was ejected and suffered full-body abrasions after a sport utility vehicle slowed and struck the bike’s front end on the Whitestone Expressway. The SUV’s driver followed too closely, causing a violent impact and serious injury.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on the Whitestone Expressway at 3:45 p.m. A 30-year-old male motorcycle rider, wearing a helmet, was riding southbound when a 2020 Jeep SUV traveling in the same direction slowed or stopped. The SUV driver, licensed in Connecticut, failed to maintain a safe distance, following too closely, and struck the motorcycle’s center front end with the SUV’s right rear bumper. The impact ejected the motorcyclist, who sustained abrasions over his entire body and was injured but conscious. The motorcycle, driven by a male with a New York permit, suffered undercarriage damage. The report highlights the SUV driver’s error of following too closely as the primary contributing factor. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors.
3Truck Slams Parked Sedan on Whitestone Expressway▸A tractor truck rear-ended a parked sedan on Whitestone Expressway. Three sedan occupants suffered neck and back injuries. Police cite the truck driver for following too closely. All victims were conscious after impact.
According to the police report, a tractor truck traveling south on Whitestone Expressway struck the rear of a parked sedan at 21:37. The report lists "Following Too Closely" as the contributing factor, pointing to the truck driver's failure to maintain distance. Three people in the sedan—a 53-year-old male driver, a 45-year-old male front passenger, and a 46-year-old female rear passenger—sustained neck and back injuries, including whiplash. All were conscious and restrained at the scene. The sedan was damaged at the center back end, while the truck showed no damage. The report attributes the crash to driver error by the truck operator, with no contributing factors assigned to the sedan occupants.
SUV Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸A 29-year-old man suffered knee and lower leg injuries after an SUV failed to yield while making a right turn. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal at a Queens intersection when the vehicle hit him, causing bruising and contusions.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 10:30 p.m. on Sanford Avenue near Parsons Boulevard in Queens. A 2020 SUV, traveling east and making a right turn, struck a 29-year-old male pedestrian at the intersection. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the vehicle impacted him on the left front bumper. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors attributed to the driver. The pedestrian sustained contusions and bruises to his knee, lower leg, and foot, with an injury severity rated as moderate. The driver’s failure to yield while turning directly caused the collision, highlighting a critical lapse in yielding to pedestrians legally crossing the street.
Moped Rider Injured in Queens Sedan Collision▸A moped rider suffered back injuries and partial ejection after a collision with a sedan on Roosevelt Avenue in Queens. The sedan driver was starting from parking when impact occurred. Unsafe speed by the moped driver contributed to the crash.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on Roosevelt Avenue in Queens at 8:30 PM. A moped traveling east collided with a sedan that was starting from parking, also traveling east. The point of impact was the right front quarter panel of the moped and the left front quarter panel of the sedan. The moped driver, a 35-year-old male, was partially ejected and sustained back injuries with a complaint of pain or nausea. The report cites 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor attributed to the moped driver. The sedan driver was licensed and operating legally. The collision caused damage to the right side doors of the moped and the left front quarter panel of the sedan. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. The crash highlights the dangers of excessive speed in mixed vehicle environments.
Two Sedans Collide in Queens, Driver Injured▸Two sedans collided on Prince Street in Queens. The impact struck the left front bumper of one vehicle and the right front bumper of the other. A 28-year-old male driver suffered a fractured elbow and arm injuries, left shaken and in shock.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 18:15 on Prince Street near Northern Boulevard in Queens. Two sedans, traveling north and east respectively, collided with impact on their front bumpers. The contributing factor cited was Failure to Yield Right-of-Way. The injured party was a 28-year-old male driver, who was not ejected but sustained a fracture and dislocation to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. He was reported to be in shock. Both drivers held valid New York licenses. The collision damage was localized to the left front bumper of the northbound sedan and the right front bumper of the eastbound sedan. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report.
SUV Rear-Ends Sedan on Bell Boulevard▸A southbound SUV struck the rear of a sedan on Bell Boulevard. The sedan driver, a 39-year-old woman, suffered neck injuries and shock. Police cite the SUV driver’s failure to maintain safe distance as the cause of the collision.
According to the police report, at 8:55 a.m., a 2022 SUV traveling south on Bell Boulevard rear-ended a 2003 sedan also heading south. The point of impact was the SUV's center back end striking the sedan's center front end. The sedan driver, a 39-year-old woman, was injured with neck pain and experienced shock, wearing a lap belt at the time. The report identifies "Following Too Closely" as the contributing factor, indicating the SUV driver failed to maintain a safe distance behind the sedan. Both drivers were licensed females from New York. The SUV sustained damage to its rear center, while the sedan showed no damage. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report.
Paladino Celebrates Safety Boosting School Streets Expansion▸New York will close 71 streets to cars outside schools this fall. The city adds more car-free zones for kids. Streets once deadly will now be safer for walking, play, and learning. The move targets neighborhoods hit hardest by crashes.
On August 29, 2024, the Department of Transportation announced a record 71 school streets will close to cars this fall. The expansion, not tied to a specific council bill, builds on the Open Streets program, made permanent in 2021. DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodríguez said, 'We have created a new framework to give this space back to our school children.' Councilwoman Vickie Paladino celebrated the new open street at PS 129, calling it a win for safe pick-up, drop-off, and play. Funding comes from the Public Space Equity Program, with $30 million focused on under-resourced areas. Street Lab will provide programming and street furniture. The program responds to past investigations showing higher crash and injury rates outside schools, especially in poorer neighborhoods. The city will directly fund management and operations starting in 2025, aiming to make these safety gains permanent.
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More Safe School Streets Coming To NYC This Fall,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2024-08-29
Taxi Driver Looks Away, Woman’s Leg Crushed▸A taxi slowed on 149th Street. The driver’s eyes left the road. A woman’s leg broke beneath the wheel. She went into shock. The car sat unharmed. The street held its breath as pain and silence filled the dusk.
According to the police report, a taxi traveling on 149th Street near 5th Avenue in Queens struck a 60-year-old woman who was standing in the roadway. The report states, 'The taxi slowed, but the driver looked away.' The woman suffered crush injuries to her knee and lower leg and went into shock. The police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor, with additional mention of 'Passenger Distraction.' The taxi itself sustained no damage. The victim was not at an intersection and was engaged in 'Other Actions in Roadway,' but the report identifies driver distraction as the primary cause. The focus remains on the driver’s failure to maintain attention, resulting in severe injury to a pedestrian.
5Head-On SUV Collision Crushes Child, Woman▸Two SUVs met head-on on Cross Island Parkway. Steel ripped. Roofs caved. A ten-year-old boy and a thirty-four-year-old woman were crushed in their seats. Five people injured. Speed and failure to yield tore lives apart in the night.
According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles collided head-on on Cross Island Parkway at 10:15 p.m. The impact was catastrophic: 'Roofs folded. Steel tore. A 10-year-old boy and a 34-year-old woman crushed in their seats. Five injured. All awake. All broken.' The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors for at least one vehicle. The narrative underscores that 'speed was too much. Yielding came too late.' Both the child and the woman, along with three others, suffered crush injuries to their entire bodies. All occupants were conscious but injured. The data points to driver actions—excessive speed and failure to yield—as the primary causes of this violent crash. No contributing factors are attributed to the victims.
Two SUVs collided on 46 Avenue in Queens. One vehicle was backing while the other traveled south. Unsafe speed by a driver caused the crash. A 38-year-old female passenger suffered chest injuries and shock, complaining of pain and nausea.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 20:24 on 46 Avenue in Queens. Two station wagons/SUVs were involved. One driver was backing with impact at the center back end, while the other was traveling south going straight ahead, hitting with the right front bumper. The contributing factor cited was unsafe speed. A 38-year-old female passenger in one of the vehicles was injured, sustaining chest injuries and experiencing shock. She was not ejected but complained of pain or nausea. Both drivers were licensed in New York. The collision resulted from driver error—specifically unsafe speed—without any noted contributing factors from the passenger or other road users.
Van With Faulty Brakes Crushes Pedestrian’s Legs▸A van rolled down 147th Street, brakes failed. It pinned a 26-year-old man, crushing his legs. Blood pooled on the quiet pavement. Metal pressed flesh. Parked cars stood by, silent. The man stayed conscious, pain sharp, morning still.
A 26-year-old pedestrian suffered severe crush injuries to his legs when a van rolled from rest on 147th Street near 13th Avenue in Queens, according to the police report. The incident occurred at 8:51 a.m. The report states the van’s brakes were defective, causing it to move unexpectedly and strike the man. The narrative describes the van as having 'failed brakes' and details how it 'crushed a 26-year-old man’s legs.' The victim remained conscious on the pavement, bleeding. Two parked vehicles—a van and an SUV—were involved, but only the van moved. The police report lists 'Brakes Defective' as the primary contributing factor. No driver errors beyond mechanical failure are cited. The report does not attribute any contributing actions to the pedestrian. The focus remains on the van’s mechanical failure and the resulting harm to the pedestrian.
3Truck Rear-Ends Sedan on Whitestone Expressway▸A tractor truck slammed into the back of a sedan on the Whitestone Expressway. Three occupants in the sedan suffered neck injuries and whiplash. The crash exposed driver errors including following too closely and inexperience, causing serious harm.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 1:27 AM on the Whitestone Expressway involving a tractor truck and a sedan traveling northbound. The truck struck the sedan at its center back end, causing damage to both vehicles. The sedan carried three occupants: a licensed male driver and two female passengers, all conscious but injured with neck trauma and complaints of whiplash. The report identifies driver errors as contributing factors: the truck driver exhibited 'Following Too Closely' and 'Driver Inexperience,' while the sedan driver also showed 'Driver Inexperience.' All occupants were restrained with lap belts and harnesses and none were ejected. The collision and resulting injuries highlight the dangers posed by driver errors on high-speed roadways.
Motorcycle Hits Debris on Whitestone Expressway▸A 22-year-old male motorcyclist struck debris on the Whitestone Expressway, sustaining abrasions to his elbow and lower arm. The crash caused damage to the motorcycle's right front quarter panel. The rider was conscious and wearing a helmet at the time.
According to the police report, a 22-year-old male motorcyclist traveling north on the Whitestone Expressway was injured after colliding with obstruction or debris on the roadway. The report identifies 'Obstruction/Debris' as a contributing factor to the crash. The rider was slowing or stopping before impact and was not ejected from the motorcycle. The collision caused damage to the motorcycle's right front quarter panel. The injured occupant, who was the driver, suffered abrasions to the elbow, lower arm, and hand, and was conscious at the scene. The motorcyclist was wearing a helmet, categorized as 'Helmet Only (In-Line Skater/Bicyclist)' in the report. No other driver errors or victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors.
SUV Strikes Pedestrian Crossing Willets Point Blvd▸A 34-year-old man was injured crossing Willets Point Boulevard in a marked crosswalk. The SUV driver failed to yield right-of-way, striking the pedestrian’s lower leg and knee. The impact caused abrasions but no vehicle damage was reported.
According to the police report, at 6:09 AM on Willets Point Boulevard near 166 Street, a 2018 Honda SUV traveling north struck a 34-year-old male pedestrian crossing in a marked crosswalk without a signal. The pedestrian suffered injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, described as abrasions and categorized as injury severity level 3. The report identifies the driver’s failure to yield right-of-way as the primary contributing factor. The SUV’s point of impact was the center front end, yet no vehicle damage was recorded. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene. The report does not cite any pedestrian behaviors as contributing factors beyond the driver’s failure to yield. This crash highlights the dangers posed by drivers not yielding to pedestrians in crosswalks.
Motorcycle Ejected After SUV Rear-Ends on Expressway▸A motorcycle rider was ejected and suffered full-body abrasions after a sport utility vehicle slowed and struck the bike’s front end on the Whitestone Expressway. The SUV’s driver followed too closely, causing a violent impact and serious injury.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on the Whitestone Expressway at 3:45 p.m. A 30-year-old male motorcycle rider, wearing a helmet, was riding southbound when a 2020 Jeep SUV traveling in the same direction slowed or stopped. The SUV driver, licensed in Connecticut, failed to maintain a safe distance, following too closely, and struck the motorcycle’s center front end with the SUV’s right rear bumper. The impact ejected the motorcyclist, who sustained abrasions over his entire body and was injured but conscious. The motorcycle, driven by a male with a New York permit, suffered undercarriage damage. The report highlights the SUV driver’s error of following too closely as the primary contributing factor. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors.
3Truck Slams Parked Sedan on Whitestone Expressway▸A tractor truck rear-ended a parked sedan on Whitestone Expressway. Three sedan occupants suffered neck and back injuries. Police cite the truck driver for following too closely. All victims were conscious after impact.
According to the police report, a tractor truck traveling south on Whitestone Expressway struck the rear of a parked sedan at 21:37. The report lists "Following Too Closely" as the contributing factor, pointing to the truck driver's failure to maintain distance. Three people in the sedan—a 53-year-old male driver, a 45-year-old male front passenger, and a 46-year-old female rear passenger—sustained neck and back injuries, including whiplash. All were conscious and restrained at the scene. The sedan was damaged at the center back end, while the truck showed no damage. The report attributes the crash to driver error by the truck operator, with no contributing factors assigned to the sedan occupants.
SUV Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸A 29-year-old man suffered knee and lower leg injuries after an SUV failed to yield while making a right turn. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal at a Queens intersection when the vehicle hit him, causing bruising and contusions.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 10:30 p.m. on Sanford Avenue near Parsons Boulevard in Queens. A 2020 SUV, traveling east and making a right turn, struck a 29-year-old male pedestrian at the intersection. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the vehicle impacted him on the left front bumper. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors attributed to the driver. The pedestrian sustained contusions and bruises to his knee, lower leg, and foot, with an injury severity rated as moderate. The driver’s failure to yield while turning directly caused the collision, highlighting a critical lapse in yielding to pedestrians legally crossing the street.
Moped Rider Injured in Queens Sedan Collision▸A moped rider suffered back injuries and partial ejection after a collision with a sedan on Roosevelt Avenue in Queens. The sedan driver was starting from parking when impact occurred. Unsafe speed by the moped driver contributed to the crash.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on Roosevelt Avenue in Queens at 8:30 PM. A moped traveling east collided with a sedan that was starting from parking, also traveling east. The point of impact was the right front quarter panel of the moped and the left front quarter panel of the sedan. The moped driver, a 35-year-old male, was partially ejected and sustained back injuries with a complaint of pain or nausea. The report cites 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor attributed to the moped driver. The sedan driver was licensed and operating legally. The collision caused damage to the right side doors of the moped and the left front quarter panel of the sedan. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. The crash highlights the dangers of excessive speed in mixed vehicle environments.
Two Sedans Collide in Queens, Driver Injured▸Two sedans collided on Prince Street in Queens. The impact struck the left front bumper of one vehicle and the right front bumper of the other. A 28-year-old male driver suffered a fractured elbow and arm injuries, left shaken and in shock.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 18:15 on Prince Street near Northern Boulevard in Queens. Two sedans, traveling north and east respectively, collided with impact on their front bumpers. The contributing factor cited was Failure to Yield Right-of-Way. The injured party was a 28-year-old male driver, who was not ejected but sustained a fracture and dislocation to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. He was reported to be in shock. Both drivers held valid New York licenses. The collision damage was localized to the left front bumper of the northbound sedan and the right front bumper of the eastbound sedan. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report.
SUV Rear-Ends Sedan on Bell Boulevard▸A southbound SUV struck the rear of a sedan on Bell Boulevard. The sedan driver, a 39-year-old woman, suffered neck injuries and shock. Police cite the SUV driver’s failure to maintain safe distance as the cause of the collision.
According to the police report, at 8:55 a.m., a 2022 SUV traveling south on Bell Boulevard rear-ended a 2003 sedan also heading south. The point of impact was the SUV's center back end striking the sedan's center front end. The sedan driver, a 39-year-old woman, was injured with neck pain and experienced shock, wearing a lap belt at the time. The report identifies "Following Too Closely" as the contributing factor, indicating the SUV driver failed to maintain a safe distance behind the sedan. Both drivers were licensed females from New York. The SUV sustained damage to its rear center, while the sedan showed no damage. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report.
Paladino Celebrates Safety Boosting School Streets Expansion▸New York will close 71 streets to cars outside schools this fall. The city adds more car-free zones for kids. Streets once deadly will now be safer for walking, play, and learning. The move targets neighborhoods hit hardest by crashes.
On August 29, 2024, the Department of Transportation announced a record 71 school streets will close to cars this fall. The expansion, not tied to a specific council bill, builds on the Open Streets program, made permanent in 2021. DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodríguez said, 'We have created a new framework to give this space back to our school children.' Councilwoman Vickie Paladino celebrated the new open street at PS 129, calling it a win for safe pick-up, drop-off, and play. Funding comes from the Public Space Equity Program, with $30 million focused on under-resourced areas. Street Lab will provide programming and street furniture. The program responds to past investigations showing higher crash and injury rates outside schools, especially in poorer neighborhoods. The city will directly fund management and operations starting in 2025, aiming to make these safety gains permanent.
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More Safe School Streets Coming To NYC This Fall,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2024-08-29
Taxi Driver Looks Away, Woman’s Leg Crushed▸A taxi slowed on 149th Street. The driver’s eyes left the road. A woman’s leg broke beneath the wheel. She went into shock. The car sat unharmed. The street held its breath as pain and silence filled the dusk.
According to the police report, a taxi traveling on 149th Street near 5th Avenue in Queens struck a 60-year-old woman who was standing in the roadway. The report states, 'The taxi slowed, but the driver looked away.' The woman suffered crush injuries to her knee and lower leg and went into shock. The police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor, with additional mention of 'Passenger Distraction.' The taxi itself sustained no damage. The victim was not at an intersection and was engaged in 'Other Actions in Roadway,' but the report identifies driver distraction as the primary cause. The focus remains on the driver’s failure to maintain attention, resulting in severe injury to a pedestrian.
5Head-On SUV Collision Crushes Child, Woman▸Two SUVs met head-on on Cross Island Parkway. Steel ripped. Roofs caved. A ten-year-old boy and a thirty-four-year-old woman were crushed in their seats. Five people injured. Speed and failure to yield tore lives apart in the night.
According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles collided head-on on Cross Island Parkway at 10:15 p.m. The impact was catastrophic: 'Roofs folded. Steel tore. A 10-year-old boy and a 34-year-old woman crushed in their seats. Five injured. All awake. All broken.' The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors for at least one vehicle. The narrative underscores that 'speed was too much. Yielding came too late.' Both the child and the woman, along with three others, suffered crush injuries to their entire bodies. All occupants were conscious but injured. The data points to driver actions—excessive speed and failure to yield—as the primary causes of this violent crash. No contributing factors are attributed to the victims.
A van rolled down 147th Street, brakes failed. It pinned a 26-year-old man, crushing his legs. Blood pooled on the quiet pavement. Metal pressed flesh. Parked cars stood by, silent. The man stayed conscious, pain sharp, morning still.
A 26-year-old pedestrian suffered severe crush injuries to his legs when a van rolled from rest on 147th Street near 13th Avenue in Queens, according to the police report. The incident occurred at 8:51 a.m. The report states the van’s brakes were defective, causing it to move unexpectedly and strike the man. The narrative describes the van as having 'failed brakes' and details how it 'crushed a 26-year-old man’s legs.' The victim remained conscious on the pavement, bleeding. Two parked vehicles—a van and an SUV—were involved, but only the van moved. The police report lists 'Brakes Defective' as the primary contributing factor. No driver errors beyond mechanical failure are cited. The report does not attribute any contributing actions to the pedestrian. The focus remains on the van’s mechanical failure and the resulting harm to the pedestrian.
3Truck Rear-Ends Sedan on Whitestone Expressway▸A tractor truck slammed into the back of a sedan on the Whitestone Expressway. Three occupants in the sedan suffered neck injuries and whiplash. The crash exposed driver errors including following too closely and inexperience, causing serious harm.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 1:27 AM on the Whitestone Expressway involving a tractor truck and a sedan traveling northbound. The truck struck the sedan at its center back end, causing damage to both vehicles. The sedan carried three occupants: a licensed male driver and two female passengers, all conscious but injured with neck trauma and complaints of whiplash. The report identifies driver errors as contributing factors: the truck driver exhibited 'Following Too Closely' and 'Driver Inexperience,' while the sedan driver also showed 'Driver Inexperience.' All occupants were restrained with lap belts and harnesses and none were ejected. The collision and resulting injuries highlight the dangers posed by driver errors on high-speed roadways.
Motorcycle Hits Debris on Whitestone Expressway▸A 22-year-old male motorcyclist struck debris on the Whitestone Expressway, sustaining abrasions to his elbow and lower arm. The crash caused damage to the motorcycle's right front quarter panel. The rider was conscious and wearing a helmet at the time.
According to the police report, a 22-year-old male motorcyclist traveling north on the Whitestone Expressway was injured after colliding with obstruction or debris on the roadway. The report identifies 'Obstruction/Debris' as a contributing factor to the crash. The rider was slowing or stopping before impact and was not ejected from the motorcycle. The collision caused damage to the motorcycle's right front quarter panel. The injured occupant, who was the driver, suffered abrasions to the elbow, lower arm, and hand, and was conscious at the scene. The motorcyclist was wearing a helmet, categorized as 'Helmet Only (In-Line Skater/Bicyclist)' in the report. No other driver errors or victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors.
SUV Strikes Pedestrian Crossing Willets Point Blvd▸A 34-year-old man was injured crossing Willets Point Boulevard in a marked crosswalk. The SUV driver failed to yield right-of-way, striking the pedestrian’s lower leg and knee. The impact caused abrasions but no vehicle damage was reported.
According to the police report, at 6:09 AM on Willets Point Boulevard near 166 Street, a 2018 Honda SUV traveling north struck a 34-year-old male pedestrian crossing in a marked crosswalk without a signal. The pedestrian suffered injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, described as abrasions and categorized as injury severity level 3. The report identifies the driver’s failure to yield right-of-way as the primary contributing factor. The SUV’s point of impact was the center front end, yet no vehicle damage was recorded. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene. The report does not cite any pedestrian behaviors as contributing factors beyond the driver’s failure to yield. This crash highlights the dangers posed by drivers not yielding to pedestrians in crosswalks.
Motorcycle Ejected After SUV Rear-Ends on Expressway▸A motorcycle rider was ejected and suffered full-body abrasions after a sport utility vehicle slowed and struck the bike’s front end on the Whitestone Expressway. The SUV’s driver followed too closely, causing a violent impact and serious injury.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on the Whitestone Expressway at 3:45 p.m. A 30-year-old male motorcycle rider, wearing a helmet, was riding southbound when a 2020 Jeep SUV traveling in the same direction slowed or stopped. The SUV driver, licensed in Connecticut, failed to maintain a safe distance, following too closely, and struck the motorcycle’s center front end with the SUV’s right rear bumper. The impact ejected the motorcyclist, who sustained abrasions over his entire body and was injured but conscious. The motorcycle, driven by a male with a New York permit, suffered undercarriage damage. The report highlights the SUV driver’s error of following too closely as the primary contributing factor. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors.
3Truck Slams Parked Sedan on Whitestone Expressway▸A tractor truck rear-ended a parked sedan on Whitestone Expressway. Three sedan occupants suffered neck and back injuries. Police cite the truck driver for following too closely. All victims were conscious after impact.
According to the police report, a tractor truck traveling south on Whitestone Expressway struck the rear of a parked sedan at 21:37. The report lists "Following Too Closely" as the contributing factor, pointing to the truck driver's failure to maintain distance. Three people in the sedan—a 53-year-old male driver, a 45-year-old male front passenger, and a 46-year-old female rear passenger—sustained neck and back injuries, including whiplash. All were conscious and restrained at the scene. The sedan was damaged at the center back end, while the truck showed no damage. The report attributes the crash to driver error by the truck operator, with no contributing factors assigned to the sedan occupants.
SUV Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸A 29-year-old man suffered knee and lower leg injuries after an SUV failed to yield while making a right turn. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal at a Queens intersection when the vehicle hit him, causing bruising and contusions.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 10:30 p.m. on Sanford Avenue near Parsons Boulevard in Queens. A 2020 SUV, traveling east and making a right turn, struck a 29-year-old male pedestrian at the intersection. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the vehicle impacted him on the left front bumper. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors attributed to the driver. The pedestrian sustained contusions and bruises to his knee, lower leg, and foot, with an injury severity rated as moderate. The driver’s failure to yield while turning directly caused the collision, highlighting a critical lapse in yielding to pedestrians legally crossing the street.
Moped Rider Injured in Queens Sedan Collision▸A moped rider suffered back injuries and partial ejection after a collision with a sedan on Roosevelt Avenue in Queens. The sedan driver was starting from parking when impact occurred. Unsafe speed by the moped driver contributed to the crash.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on Roosevelt Avenue in Queens at 8:30 PM. A moped traveling east collided with a sedan that was starting from parking, also traveling east. The point of impact was the right front quarter panel of the moped and the left front quarter panel of the sedan. The moped driver, a 35-year-old male, was partially ejected and sustained back injuries with a complaint of pain or nausea. The report cites 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor attributed to the moped driver. The sedan driver was licensed and operating legally. The collision caused damage to the right side doors of the moped and the left front quarter panel of the sedan. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. The crash highlights the dangers of excessive speed in mixed vehicle environments.
Two Sedans Collide in Queens, Driver Injured▸Two sedans collided on Prince Street in Queens. The impact struck the left front bumper of one vehicle and the right front bumper of the other. A 28-year-old male driver suffered a fractured elbow and arm injuries, left shaken and in shock.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 18:15 on Prince Street near Northern Boulevard in Queens. Two sedans, traveling north and east respectively, collided with impact on their front bumpers. The contributing factor cited was Failure to Yield Right-of-Way. The injured party was a 28-year-old male driver, who was not ejected but sustained a fracture and dislocation to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. He was reported to be in shock. Both drivers held valid New York licenses. The collision damage was localized to the left front bumper of the northbound sedan and the right front bumper of the eastbound sedan. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report.
SUV Rear-Ends Sedan on Bell Boulevard▸A southbound SUV struck the rear of a sedan on Bell Boulevard. The sedan driver, a 39-year-old woman, suffered neck injuries and shock. Police cite the SUV driver’s failure to maintain safe distance as the cause of the collision.
According to the police report, at 8:55 a.m., a 2022 SUV traveling south on Bell Boulevard rear-ended a 2003 sedan also heading south. The point of impact was the SUV's center back end striking the sedan's center front end. The sedan driver, a 39-year-old woman, was injured with neck pain and experienced shock, wearing a lap belt at the time. The report identifies "Following Too Closely" as the contributing factor, indicating the SUV driver failed to maintain a safe distance behind the sedan. Both drivers were licensed females from New York. The SUV sustained damage to its rear center, while the sedan showed no damage. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report.
Paladino Celebrates Safety Boosting School Streets Expansion▸New York will close 71 streets to cars outside schools this fall. The city adds more car-free zones for kids. Streets once deadly will now be safer for walking, play, and learning. The move targets neighborhoods hit hardest by crashes.
On August 29, 2024, the Department of Transportation announced a record 71 school streets will close to cars this fall. The expansion, not tied to a specific council bill, builds on the Open Streets program, made permanent in 2021. DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodríguez said, 'We have created a new framework to give this space back to our school children.' Councilwoman Vickie Paladino celebrated the new open street at PS 129, calling it a win for safe pick-up, drop-off, and play. Funding comes from the Public Space Equity Program, with $30 million focused on under-resourced areas. Street Lab will provide programming and street furniture. The program responds to past investigations showing higher crash and injury rates outside schools, especially in poorer neighborhoods. The city will directly fund management and operations starting in 2025, aiming to make these safety gains permanent.
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More Safe School Streets Coming To NYC This Fall,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2024-08-29
Taxi Driver Looks Away, Woman’s Leg Crushed▸A taxi slowed on 149th Street. The driver’s eyes left the road. A woman’s leg broke beneath the wheel. She went into shock. The car sat unharmed. The street held its breath as pain and silence filled the dusk.
According to the police report, a taxi traveling on 149th Street near 5th Avenue in Queens struck a 60-year-old woman who was standing in the roadway. The report states, 'The taxi slowed, but the driver looked away.' The woman suffered crush injuries to her knee and lower leg and went into shock. The police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor, with additional mention of 'Passenger Distraction.' The taxi itself sustained no damage. The victim was not at an intersection and was engaged in 'Other Actions in Roadway,' but the report identifies driver distraction as the primary cause. The focus remains on the driver’s failure to maintain attention, resulting in severe injury to a pedestrian.
5Head-On SUV Collision Crushes Child, Woman▸Two SUVs met head-on on Cross Island Parkway. Steel ripped. Roofs caved. A ten-year-old boy and a thirty-four-year-old woman were crushed in their seats. Five people injured. Speed and failure to yield tore lives apart in the night.
According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles collided head-on on Cross Island Parkway at 10:15 p.m. The impact was catastrophic: 'Roofs folded. Steel tore. A 10-year-old boy and a 34-year-old woman crushed in their seats. Five injured. All awake. All broken.' The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors for at least one vehicle. The narrative underscores that 'speed was too much. Yielding came too late.' Both the child and the woman, along with three others, suffered crush injuries to their entire bodies. All occupants were conscious but injured. The data points to driver actions—excessive speed and failure to yield—as the primary causes of this violent crash. No contributing factors are attributed to the victims.
A tractor truck slammed into the back of a sedan on the Whitestone Expressway. Three occupants in the sedan suffered neck injuries and whiplash. The crash exposed driver errors including following too closely and inexperience, causing serious harm.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 1:27 AM on the Whitestone Expressway involving a tractor truck and a sedan traveling northbound. The truck struck the sedan at its center back end, causing damage to both vehicles. The sedan carried three occupants: a licensed male driver and two female passengers, all conscious but injured with neck trauma and complaints of whiplash. The report identifies driver errors as contributing factors: the truck driver exhibited 'Following Too Closely' and 'Driver Inexperience,' while the sedan driver also showed 'Driver Inexperience.' All occupants were restrained with lap belts and harnesses and none were ejected. The collision and resulting injuries highlight the dangers posed by driver errors on high-speed roadways.
Motorcycle Hits Debris on Whitestone Expressway▸A 22-year-old male motorcyclist struck debris on the Whitestone Expressway, sustaining abrasions to his elbow and lower arm. The crash caused damage to the motorcycle's right front quarter panel. The rider was conscious and wearing a helmet at the time.
According to the police report, a 22-year-old male motorcyclist traveling north on the Whitestone Expressway was injured after colliding with obstruction or debris on the roadway. The report identifies 'Obstruction/Debris' as a contributing factor to the crash. The rider was slowing or stopping before impact and was not ejected from the motorcycle. The collision caused damage to the motorcycle's right front quarter panel. The injured occupant, who was the driver, suffered abrasions to the elbow, lower arm, and hand, and was conscious at the scene. The motorcyclist was wearing a helmet, categorized as 'Helmet Only (In-Line Skater/Bicyclist)' in the report. No other driver errors or victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors.
SUV Strikes Pedestrian Crossing Willets Point Blvd▸A 34-year-old man was injured crossing Willets Point Boulevard in a marked crosswalk. The SUV driver failed to yield right-of-way, striking the pedestrian’s lower leg and knee. The impact caused abrasions but no vehicle damage was reported.
According to the police report, at 6:09 AM on Willets Point Boulevard near 166 Street, a 2018 Honda SUV traveling north struck a 34-year-old male pedestrian crossing in a marked crosswalk without a signal. The pedestrian suffered injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, described as abrasions and categorized as injury severity level 3. The report identifies the driver’s failure to yield right-of-way as the primary contributing factor. The SUV’s point of impact was the center front end, yet no vehicle damage was recorded. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene. The report does not cite any pedestrian behaviors as contributing factors beyond the driver’s failure to yield. This crash highlights the dangers posed by drivers not yielding to pedestrians in crosswalks.
Motorcycle Ejected After SUV Rear-Ends on Expressway▸A motorcycle rider was ejected and suffered full-body abrasions after a sport utility vehicle slowed and struck the bike’s front end on the Whitestone Expressway. The SUV’s driver followed too closely, causing a violent impact and serious injury.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on the Whitestone Expressway at 3:45 p.m. A 30-year-old male motorcycle rider, wearing a helmet, was riding southbound when a 2020 Jeep SUV traveling in the same direction slowed or stopped. The SUV driver, licensed in Connecticut, failed to maintain a safe distance, following too closely, and struck the motorcycle’s center front end with the SUV’s right rear bumper. The impact ejected the motorcyclist, who sustained abrasions over his entire body and was injured but conscious. The motorcycle, driven by a male with a New York permit, suffered undercarriage damage. The report highlights the SUV driver’s error of following too closely as the primary contributing factor. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors.
3Truck Slams Parked Sedan on Whitestone Expressway▸A tractor truck rear-ended a parked sedan on Whitestone Expressway. Three sedan occupants suffered neck and back injuries. Police cite the truck driver for following too closely. All victims were conscious after impact.
According to the police report, a tractor truck traveling south on Whitestone Expressway struck the rear of a parked sedan at 21:37. The report lists "Following Too Closely" as the contributing factor, pointing to the truck driver's failure to maintain distance. Three people in the sedan—a 53-year-old male driver, a 45-year-old male front passenger, and a 46-year-old female rear passenger—sustained neck and back injuries, including whiplash. All were conscious and restrained at the scene. The sedan was damaged at the center back end, while the truck showed no damage. The report attributes the crash to driver error by the truck operator, with no contributing factors assigned to the sedan occupants.
SUV Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸A 29-year-old man suffered knee and lower leg injuries after an SUV failed to yield while making a right turn. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal at a Queens intersection when the vehicle hit him, causing bruising and contusions.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 10:30 p.m. on Sanford Avenue near Parsons Boulevard in Queens. A 2020 SUV, traveling east and making a right turn, struck a 29-year-old male pedestrian at the intersection. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the vehicle impacted him on the left front bumper. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors attributed to the driver. The pedestrian sustained contusions and bruises to his knee, lower leg, and foot, with an injury severity rated as moderate. The driver’s failure to yield while turning directly caused the collision, highlighting a critical lapse in yielding to pedestrians legally crossing the street.
Moped Rider Injured in Queens Sedan Collision▸A moped rider suffered back injuries and partial ejection after a collision with a sedan on Roosevelt Avenue in Queens. The sedan driver was starting from parking when impact occurred. Unsafe speed by the moped driver contributed to the crash.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on Roosevelt Avenue in Queens at 8:30 PM. A moped traveling east collided with a sedan that was starting from parking, also traveling east. The point of impact was the right front quarter panel of the moped and the left front quarter panel of the sedan. The moped driver, a 35-year-old male, was partially ejected and sustained back injuries with a complaint of pain or nausea. The report cites 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor attributed to the moped driver. The sedan driver was licensed and operating legally. The collision caused damage to the right side doors of the moped and the left front quarter panel of the sedan. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. The crash highlights the dangers of excessive speed in mixed vehicle environments.
Two Sedans Collide in Queens, Driver Injured▸Two sedans collided on Prince Street in Queens. The impact struck the left front bumper of one vehicle and the right front bumper of the other. A 28-year-old male driver suffered a fractured elbow and arm injuries, left shaken and in shock.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 18:15 on Prince Street near Northern Boulevard in Queens. Two sedans, traveling north and east respectively, collided with impact on their front bumpers. The contributing factor cited was Failure to Yield Right-of-Way. The injured party was a 28-year-old male driver, who was not ejected but sustained a fracture and dislocation to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. He was reported to be in shock. Both drivers held valid New York licenses. The collision damage was localized to the left front bumper of the northbound sedan and the right front bumper of the eastbound sedan. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report.
SUV Rear-Ends Sedan on Bell Boulevard▸A southbound SUV struck the rear of a sedan on Bell Boulevard. The sedan driver, a 39-year-old woman, suffered neck injuries and shock. Police cite the SUV driver’s failure to maintain safe distance as the cause of the collision.
According to the police report, at 8:55 a.m., a 2022 SUV traveling south on Bell Boulevard rear-ended a 2003 sedan also heading south. The point of impact was the SUV's center back end striking the sedan's center front end. The sedan driver, a 39-year-old woman, was injured with neck pain and experienced shock, wearing a lap belt at the time. The report identifies "Following Too Closely" as the contributing factor, indicating the SUV driver failed to maintain a safe distance behind the sedan. Both drivers were licensed females from New York. The SUV sustained damage to its rear center, while the sedan showed no damage. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report.
Paladino Celebrates Safety Boosting School Streets Expansion▸New York will close 71 streets to cars outside schools this fall. The city adds more car-free zones for kids. Streets once deadly will now be safer for walking, play, and learning. The move targets neighborhoods hit hardest by crashes.
On August 29, 2024, the Department of Transportation announced a record 71 school streets will close to cars this fall. The expansion, not tied to a specific council bill, builds on the Open Streets program, made permanent in 2021. DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodríguez said, 'We have created a new framework to give this space back to our school children.' Councilwoman Vickie Paladino celebrated the new open street at PS 129, calling it a win for safe pick-up, drop-off, and play. Funding comes from the Public Space Equity Program, with $30 million focused on under-resourced areas. Street Lab will provide programming and street furniture. The program responds to past investigations showing higher crash and injury rates outside schools, especially in poorer neighborhoods. The city will directly fund management and operations starting in 2025, aiming to make these safety gains permanent.
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More Safe School Streets Coming To NYC This Fall,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2024-08-29
Taxi Driver Looks Away, Woman’s Leg Crushed▸A taxi slowed on 149th Street. The driver’s eyes left the road. A woman’s leg broke beneath the wheel. She went into shock. The car sat unharmed. The street held its breath as pain and silence filled the dusk.
According to the police report, a taxi traveling on 149th Street near 5th Avenue in Queens struck a 60-year-old woman who was standing in the roadway. The report states, 'The taxi slowed, but the driver looked away.' The woman suffered crush injuries to her knee and lower leg and went into shock. The police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor, with additional mention of 'Passenger Distraction.' The taxi itself sustained no damage. The victim was not at an intersection and was engaged in 'Other Actions in Roadway,' but the report identifies driver distraction as the primary cause. The focus remains on the driver’s failure to maintain attention, resulting in severe injury to a pedestrian.
5Head-On SUV Collision Crushes Child, Woman▸Two SUVs met head-on on Cross Island Parkway. Steel ripped. Roofs caved. A ten-year-old boy and a thirty-four-year-old woman were crushed in their seats. Five people injured. Speed and failure to yield tore lives apart in the night.
According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles collided head-on on Cross Island Parkway at 10:15 p.m. The impact was catastrophic: 'Roofs folded. Steel tore. A 10-year-old boy and a 34-year-old woman crushed in their seats. Five injured. All awake. All broken.' The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors for at least one vehicle. The narrative underscores that 'speed was too much. Yielding came too late.' Both the child and the woman, along with three others, suffered crush injuries to their entire bodies. All occupants were conscious but injured. The data points to driver actions—excessive speed and failure to yield—as the primary causes of this violent crash. No contributing factors are attributed to the victims.
A 22-year-old male motorcyclist struck debris on the Whitestone Expressway, sustaining abrasions to his elbow and lower arm. The crash caused damage to the motorcycle's right front quarter panel. The rider was conscious and wearing a helmet at the time.
According to the police report, a 22-year-old male motorcyclist traveling north on the Whitestone Expressway was injured after colliding with obstruction or debris on the roadway. The report identifies 'Obstruction/Debris' as a contributing factor to the crash. The rider was slowing or stopping before impact and was not ejected from the motorcycle. The collision caused damage to the motorcycle's right front quarter panel. The injured occupant, who was the driver, suffered abrasions to the elbow, lower arm, and hand, and was conscious at the scene. The motorcyclist was wearing a helmet, categorized as 'Helmet Only (In-Line Skater/Bicyclist)' in the report. No other driver errors or victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors.
SUV Strikes Pedestrian Crossing Willets Point Blvd▸A 34-year-old man was injured crossing Willets Point Boulevard in a marked crosswalk. The SUV driver failed to yield right-of-way, striking the pedestrian’s lower leg and knee. The impact caused abrasions but no vehicle damage was reported.
According to the police report, at 6:09 AM on Willets Point Boulevard near 166 Street, a 2018 Honda SUV traveling north struck a 34-year-old male pedestrian crossing in a marked crosswalk without a signal. The pedestrian suffered injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, described as abrasions and categorized as injury severity level 3. The report identifies the driver’s failure to yield right-of-way as the primary contributing factor. The SUV’s point of impact was the center front end, yet no vehicle damage was recorded. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene. The report does not cite any pedestrian behaviors as contributing factors beyond the driver’s failure to yield. This crash highlights the dangers posed by drivers not yielding to pedestrians in crosswalks.
Motorcycle Ejected After SUV Rear-Ends on Expressway▸A motorcycle rider was ejected and suffered full-body abrasions after a sport utility vehicle slowed and struck the bike’s front end on the Whitestone Expressway. The SUV’s driver followed too closely, causing a violent impact and serious injury.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on the Whitestone Expressway at 3:45 p.m. A 30-year-old male motorcycle rider, wearing a helmet, was riding southbound when a 2020 Jeep SUV traveling in the same direction slowed or stopped. The SUV driver, licensed in Connecticut, failed to maintain a safe distance, following too closely, and struck the motorcycle’s center front end with the SUV’s right rear bumper. The impact ejected the motorcyclist, who sustained abrasions over his entire body and was injured but conscious. The motorcycle, driven by a male with a New York permit, suffered undercarriage damage. The report highlights the SUV driver’s error of following too closely as the primary contributing factor. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors.
3Truck Slams Parked Sedan on Whitestone Expressway▸A tractor truck rear-ended a parked sedan on Whitestone Expressway. Three sedan occupants suffered neck and back injuries. Police cite the truck driver for following too closely. All victims were conscious after impact.
According to the police report, a tractor truck traveling south on Whitestone Expressway struck the rear of a parked sedan at 21:37. The report lists "Following Too Closely" as the contributing factor, pointing to the truck driver's failure to maintain distance. Three people in the sedan—a 53-year-old male driver, a 45-year-old male front passenger, and a 46-year-old female rear passenger—sustained neck and back injuries, including whiplash. All were conscious and restrained at the scene. The sedan was damaged at the center back end, while the truck showed no damage. The report attributes the crash to driver error by the truck operator, with no contributing factors assigned to the sedan occupants.
SUV Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸A 29-year-old man suffered knee and lower leg injuries after an SUV failed to yield while making a right turn. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal at a Queens intersection when the vehicle hit him, causing bruising and contusions.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 10:30 p.m. on Sanford Avenue near Parsons Boulevard in Queens. A 2020 SUV, traveling east and making a right turn, struck a 29-year-old male pedestrian at the intersection. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the vehicle impacted him on the left front bumper. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors attributed to the driver. The pedestrian sustained contusions and bruises to his knee, lower leg, and foot, with an injury severity rated as moderate. The driver’s failure to yield while turning directly caused the collision, highlighting a critical lapse in yielding to pedestrians legally crossing the street.
Moped Rider Injured in Queens Sedan Collision▸A moped rider suffered back injuries and partial ejection after a collision with a sedan on Roosevelt Avenue in Queens. The sedan driver was starting from parking when impact occurred. Unsafe speed by the moped driver contributed to the crash.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on Roosevelt Avenue in Queens at 8:30 PM. A moped traveling east collided with a sedan that was starting from parking, also traveling east. The point of impact was the right front quarter panel of the moped and the left front quarter panel of the sedan. The moped driver, a 35-year-old male, was partially ejected and sustained back injuries with a complaint of pain or nausea. The report cites 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor attributed to the moped driver. The sedan driver was licensed and operating legally. The collision caused damage to the right side doors of the moped and the left front quarter panel of the sedan. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. The crash highlights the dangers of excessive speed in mixed vehicle environments.
Two Sedans Collide in Queens, Driver Injured▸Two sedans collided on Prince Street in Queens. The impact struck the left front bumper of one vehicle and the right front bumper of the other. A 28-year-old male driver suffered a fractured elbow and arm injuries, left shaken and in shock.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 18:15 on Prince Street near Northern Boulevard in Queens. Two sedans, traveling north and east respectively, collided with impact on their front bumpers. The contributing factor cited was Failure to Yield Right-of-Way. The injured party was a 28-year-old male driver, who was not ejected but sustained a fracture and dislocation to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. He was reported to be in shock. Both drivers held valid New York licenses. The collision damage was localized to the left front bumper of the northbound sedan and the right front bumper of the eastbound sedan. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report.
SUV Rear-Ends Sedan on Bell Boulevard▸A southbound SUV struck the rear of a sedan on Bell Boulevard. The sedan driver, a 39-year-old woman, suffered neck injuries and shock. Police cite the SUV driver’s failure to maintain safe distance as the cause of the collision.
According to the police report, at 8:55 a.m., a 2022 SUV traveling south on Bell Boulevard rear-ended a 2003 sedan also heading south. The point of impact was the SUV's center back end striking the sedan's center front end. The sedan driver, a 39-year-old woman, was injured with neck pain and experienced shock, wearing a lap belt at the time. The report identifies "Following Too Closely" as the contributing factor, indicating the SUV driver failed to maintain a safe distance behind the sedan. Both drivers were licensed females from New York. The SUV sustained damage to its rear center, while the sedan showed no damage. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report.
Paladino Celebrates Safety Boosting School Streets Expansion▸New York will close 71 streets to cars outside schools this fall. The city adds more car-free zones for kids. Streets once deadly will now be safer for walking, play, and learning. The move targets neighborhoods hit hardest by crashes.
On August 29, 2024, the Department of Transportation announced a record 71 school streets will close to cars this fall. The expansion, not tied to a specific council bill, builds on the Open Streets program, made permanent in 2021. DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodríguez said, 'We have created a new framework to give this space back to our school children.' Councilwoman Vickie Paladino celebrated the new open street at PS 129, calling it a win for safe pick-up, drop-off, and play. Funding comes from the Public Space Equity Program, with $30 million focused on under-resourced areas. Street Lab will provide programming and street furniture. The program responds to past investigations showing higher crash and injury rates outside schools, especially in poorer neighborhoods. The city will directly fund management and operations starting in 2025, aiming to make these safety gains permanent.
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More Safe School Streets Coming To NYC This Fall,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2024-08-29
Taxi Driver Looks Away, Woman’s Leg Crushed▸A taxi slowed on 149th Street. The driver’s eyes left the road. A woman’s leg broke beneath the wheel. She went into shock. The car sat unharmed. The street held its breath as pain and silence filled the dusk.
According to the police report, a taxi traveling on 149th Street near 5th Avenue in Queens struck a 60-year-old woman who was standing in the roadway. The report states, 'The taxi slowed, but the driver looked away.' The woman suffered crush injuries to her knee and lower leg and went into shock. The police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor, with additional mention of 'Passenger Distraction.' The taxi itself sustained no damage. The victim was not at an intersection and was engaged in 'Other Actions in Roadway,' but the report identifies driver distraction as the primary cause. The focus remains on the driver’s failure to maintain attention, resulting in severe injury to a pedestrian.
5Head-On SUV Collision Crushes Child, Woman▸Two SUVs met head-on on Cross Island Parkway. Steel ripped. Roofs caved. A ten-year-old boy and a thirty-four-year-old woman were crushed in their seats. Five people injured. Speed and failure to yield tore lives apart in the night.
According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles collided head-on on Cross Island Parkway at 10:15 p.m. The impact was catastrophic: 'Roofs folded. Steel tore. A 10-year-old boy and a 34-year-old woman crushed in their seats. Five injured. All awake. All broken.' The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors for at least one vehicle. The narrative underscores that 'speed was too much. Yielding came too late.' Both the child and the woman, along with three others, suffered crush injuries to their entire bodies. All occupants were conscious but injured. The data points to driver actions—excessive speed and failure to yield—as the primary causes of this violent crash. No contributing factors are attributed to the victims.
A 34-year-old man was injured crossing Willets Point Boulevard in a marked crosswalk. The SUV driver failed to yield right-of-way, striking the pedestrian’s lower leg and knee. The impact caused abrasions but no vehicle damage was reported.
According to the police report, at 6:09 AM on Willets Point Boulevard near 166 Street, a 2018 Honda SUV traveling north struck a 34-year-old male pedestrian crossing in a marked crosswalk without a signal. The pedestrian suffered injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, described as abrasions and categorized as injury severity level 3. The report identifies the driver’s failure to yield right-of-way as the primary contributing factor. The SUV’s point of impact was the center front end, yet no vehicle damage was recorded. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene. The report does not cite any pedestrian behaviors as contributing factors beyond the driver’s failure to yield. This crash highlights the dangers posed by drivers not yielding to pedestrians in crosswalks.
Motorcycle Ejected After SUV Rear-Ends on Expressway▸A motorcycle rider was ejected and suffered full-body abrasions after a sport utility vehicle slowed and struck the bike’s front end on the Whitestone Expressway. The SUV’s driver followed too closely, causing a violent impact and serious injury.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on the Whitestone Expressway at 3:45 p.m. A 30-year-old male motorcycle rider, wearing a helmet, was riding southbound when a 2020 Jeep SUV traveling in the same direction slowed or stopped. The SUV driver, licensed in Connecticut, failed to maintain a safe distance, following too closely, and struck the motorcycle’s center front end with the SUV’s right rear bumper. The impact ejected the motorcyclist, who sustained abrasions over his entire body and was injured but conscious. The motorcycle, driven by a male with a New York permit, suffered undercarriage damage. The report highlights the SUV driver’s error of following too closely as the primary contributing factor. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors.
3Truck Slams Parked Sedan on Whitestone Expressway▸A tractor truck rear-ended a parked sedan on Whitestone Expressway. Three sedan occupants suffered neck and back injuries. Police cite the truck driver for following too closely. All victims were conscious after impact.
According to the police report, a tractor truck traveling south on Whitestone Expressway struck the rear of a parked sedan at 21:37. The report lists "Following Too Closely" as the contributing factor, pointing to the truck driver's failure to maintain distance. Three people in the sedan—a 53-year-old male driver, a 45-year-old male front passenger, and a 46-year-old female rear passenger—sustained neck and back injuries, including whiplash. All were conscious and restrained at the scene. The sedan was damaged at the center back end, while the truck showed no damage. The report attributes the crash to driver error by the truck operator, with no contributing factors assigned to the sedan occupants.
SUV Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸A 29-year-old man suffered knee and lower leg injuries after an SUV failed to yield while making a right turn. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal at a Queens intersection when the vehicle hit him, causing bruising and contusions.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 10:30 p.m. on Sanford Avenue near Parsons Boulevard in Queens. A 2020 SUV, traveling east and making a right turn, struck a 29-year-old male pedestrian at the intersection. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the vehicle impacted him on the left front bumper. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors attributed to the driver. The pedestrian sustained contusions and bruises to his knee, lower leg, and foot, with an injury severity rated as moderate. The driver’s failure to yield while turning directly caused the collision, highlighting a critical lapse in yielding to pedestrians legally crossing the street.
Moped Rider Injured in Queens Sedan Collision▸A moped rider suffered back injuries and partial ejection after a collision with a sedan on Roosevelt Avenue in Queens. The sedan driver was starting from parking when impact occurred. Unsafe speed by the moped driver contributed to the crash.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on Roosevelt Avenue in Queens at 8:30 PM. A moped traveling east collided with a sedan that was starting from parking, also traveling east. The point of impact was the right front quarter panel of the moped and the left front quarter panel of the sedan. The moped driver, a 35-year-old male, was partially ejected and sustained back injuries with a complaint of pain or nausea. The report cites 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor attributed to the moped driver. The sedan driver was licensed and operating legally. The collision caused damage to the right side doors of the moped and the left front quarter panel of the sedan. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. The crash highlights the dangers of excessive speed in mixed vehicle environments.
Two Sedans Collide in Queens, Driver Injured▸Two sedans collided on Prince Street in Queens. The impact struck the left front bumper of one vehicle and the right front bumper of the other. A 28-year-old male driver suffered a fractured elbow and arm injuries, left shaken and in shock.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 18:15 on Prince Street near Northern Boulevard in Queens. Two sedans, traveling north and east respectively, collided with impact on their front bumpers. The contributing factor cited was Failure to Yield Right-of-Way. The injured party was a 28-year-old male driver, who was not ejected but sustained a fracture and dislocation to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. He was reported to be in shock. Both drivers held valid New York licenses. The collision damage was localized to the left front bumper of the northbound sedan and the right front bumper of the eastbound sedan. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report.
SUV Rear-Ends Sedan on Bell Boulevard▸A southbound SUV struck the rear of a sedan on Bell Boulevard. The sedan driver, a 39-year-old woman, suffered neck injuries and shock. Police cite the SUV driver’s failure to maintain safe distance as the cause of the collision.
According to the police report, at 8:55 a.m., a 2022 SUV traveling south on Bell Boulevard rear-ended a 2003 sedan also heading south. The point of impact was the SUV's center back end striking the sedan's center front end. The sedan driver, a 39-year-old woman, was injured with neck pain and experienced shock, wearing a lap belt at the time. The report identifies "Following Too Closely" as the contributing factor, indicating the SUV driver failed to maintain a safe distance behind the sedan. Both drivers were licensed females from New York. The SUV sustained damage to its rear center, while the sedan showed no damage. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report.
Paladino Celebrates Safety Boosting School Streets Expansion▸New York will close 71 streets to cars outside schools this fall. The city adds more car-free zones for kids. Streets once deadly will now be safer for walking, play, and learning. The move targets neighborhoods hit hardest by crashes.
On August 29, 2024, the Department of Transportation announced a record 71 school streets will close to cars this fall. The expansion, not tied to a specific council bill, builds on the Open Streets program, made permanent in 2021. DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodríguez said, 'We have created a new framework to give this space back to our school children.' Councilwoman Vickie Paladino celebrated the new open street at PS 129, calling it a win for safe pick-up, drop-off, and play. Funding comes from the Public Space Equity Program, with $30 million focused on under-resourced areas. Street Lab will provide programming and street furniture. The program responds to past investigations showing higher crash and injury rates outside schools, especially in poorer neighborhoods. The city will directly fund management and operations starting in 2025, aiming to make these safety gains permanent.
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More Safe School Streets Coming To NYC This Fall,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2024-08-29
Taxi Driver Looks Away, Woman’s Leg Crushed▸A taxi slowed on 149th Street. The driver’s eyes left the road. A woman’s leg broke beneath the wheel. She went into shock. The car sat unharmed. The street held its breath as pain and silence filled the dusk.
According to the police report, a taxi traveling on 149th Street near 5th Avenue in Queens struck a 60-year-old woman who was standing in the roadway. The report states, 'The taxi slowed, but the driver looked away.' The woman suffered crush injuries to her knee and lower leg and went into shock. The police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor, with additional mention of 'Passenger Distraction.' The taxi itself sustained no damage. The victim was not at an intersection and was engaged in 'Other Actions in Roadway,' but the report identifies driver distraction as the primary cause. The focus remains on the driver’s failure to maintain attention, resulting in severe injury to a pedestrian.
5Head-On SUV Collision Crushes Child, Woman▸Two SUVs met head-on on Cross Island Parkway. Steel ripped. Roofs caved. A ten-year-old boy and a thirty-four-year-old woman were crushed in their seats. Five people injured. Speed and failure to yield tore lives apart in the night.
According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles collided head-on on Cross Island Parkway at 10:15 p.m. The impact was catastrophic: 'Roofs folded. Steel tore. A 10-year-old boy and a 34-year-old woman crushed in their seats. Five injured. All awake. All broken.' The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors for at least one vehicle. The narrative underscores that 'speed was too much. Yielding came too late.' Both the child and the woman, along with three others, suffered crush injuries to their entire bodies. All occupants were conscious but injured. The data points to driver actions—excessive speed and failure to yield—as the primary causes of this violent crash. No contributing factors are attributed to the victims.
A motorcycle rider was ejected and suffered full-body abrasions after a sport utility vehicle slowed and struck the bike’s front end on the Whitestone Expressway. The SUV’s driver followed too closely, causing a violent impact and serious injury.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on the Whitestone Expressway at 3:45 p.m. A 30-year-old male motorcycle rider, wearing a helmet, was riding southbound when a 2020 Jeep SUV traveling in the same direction slowed or stopped. The SUV driver, licensed in Connecticut, failed to maintain a safe distance, following too closely, and struck the motorcycle’s center front end with the SUV’s right rear bumper. The impact ejected the motorcyclist, who sustained abrasions over his entire body and was injured but conscious. The motorcycle, driven by a male with a New York permit, suffered undercarriage damage. The report highlights the SUV driver’s error of following too closely as the primary contributing factor. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors.
3Truck Slams Parked Sedan on Whitestone Expressway▸A tractor truck rear-ended a parked sedan on Whitestone Expressway. Three sedan occupants suffered neck and back injuries. Police cite the truck driver for following too closely. All victims were conscious after impact.
According to the police report, a tractor truck traveling south on Whitestone Expressway struck the rear of a parked sedan at 21:37. The report lists "Following Too Closely" as the contributing factor, pointing to the truck driver's failure to maintain distance. Three people in the sedan—a 53-year-old male driver, a 45-year-old male front passenger, and a 46-year-old female rear passenger—sustained neck and back injuries, including whiplash. All were conscious and restrained at the scene. The sedan was damaged at the center back end, while the truck showed no damage. The report attributes the crash to driver error by the truck operator, with no contributing factors assigned to the sedan occupants.
SUV Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸A 29-year-old man suffered knee and lower leg injuries after an SUV failed to yield while making a right turn. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal at a Queens intersection when the vehicle hit him, causing bruising and contusions.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 10:30 p.m. on Sanford Avenue near Parsons Boulevard in Queens. A 2020 SUV, traveling east and making a right turn, struck a 29-year-old male pedestrian at the intersection. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the vehicle impacted him on the left front bumper. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors attributed to the driver. The pedestrian sustained contusions and bruises to his knee, lower leg, and foot, with an injury severity rated as moderate. The driver’s failure to yield while turning directly caused the collision, highlighting a critical lapse in yielding to pedestrians legally crossing the street.
Moped Rider Injured in Queens Sedan Collision▸A moped rider suffered back injuries and partial ejection after a collision with a sedan on Roosevelt Avenue in Queens. The sedan driver was starting from parking when impact occurred. Unsafe speed by the moped driver contributed to the crash.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on Roosevelt Avenue in Queens at 8:30 PM. A moped traveling east collided with a sedan that was starting from parking, also traveling east. The point of impact was the right front quarter panel of the moped and the left front quarter panel of the sedan. The moped driver, a 35-year-old male, was partially ejected and sustained back injuries with a complaint of pain or nausea. The report cites 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor attributed to the moped driver. The sedan driver was licensed and operating legally. The collision caused damage to the right side doors of the moped and the left front quarter panel of the sedan. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. The crash highlights the dangers of excessive speed in mixed vehicle environments.
Two Sedans Collide in Queens, Driver Injured▸Two sedans collided on Prince Street in Queens. The impact struck the left front bumper of one vehicle and the right front bumper of the other. A 28-year-old male driver suffered a fractured elbow and arm injuries, left shaken and in shock.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 18:15 on Prince Street near Northern Boulevard in Queens. Two sedans, traveling north and east respectively, collided with impact on their front bumpers. The contributing factor cited was Failure to Yield Right-of-Way. The injured party was a 28-year-old male driver, who was not ejected but sustained a fracture and dislocation to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. He was reported to be in shock. Both drivers held valid New York licenses. The collision damage was localized to the left front bumper of the northbound sedan and the right front bumper of the eastbound sedan. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report.
SUV Rear-Ends Sedan on Bell Boulevard▸A southbound SUV struck the rear of a sedan on Bell Boulevard. The sedan driver, a 39-year-old woman, suffered neck injuries and shock. Police cite the SUV driver’s failure to maintain safe distance as the cause of the collision.
According to the police report, at 8:55 a.m., a 2022 SUV traveling south on Bell Boulevard rear-ended a 2003 sedan also heading south. The point of impact was the SUV's center back end striking the sedan's center front end. The sedan driver, a 39-year-old woman, was injured with neck pain and experienced shock, wearing a lap belt at the time. The report identifies "Following Too Closely" as the contributing factor, indicating the SUV driver failed to maintain a safe distance behind the sedan. Both drivers were licensed females from New York. The SUV sustained damage to its rear center, while the sedan showed no damage. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report.
Paladino Celebrates Safety Boosting School Streets Expansion▸New York will close 71 streets to cars outside schools this fall. The city adds more car-free zones for kids. Streets once deadly will now be safer for walking, play, and learning. The move targets neighborhoods hit hardest by crashes.
On August 29, 2024, the Department of Transportation announced a record 71 school streets will close to cars this fall. The expansion, not tied to a specific council bill, builds on the Open Streets program, made permanent in 2021. DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodríguez said, 'We have created a new framework to give this space back to our school children.' Councilwoman Vickie Paladino celebrated the new open street at PS 129, calling it a win for safe pick-up, drop-off, and play. Funding comes from the Public Space Equity Program, with $30 million focused on under-resourced areas. Street Lab will provide programming and street furniture. The program responds to past investigations showing higher crash and injury rates outside schools, especially in poorer neighborhoods. The city will directly fund management and operations starting in 2025, aiming to make these safety gains permanent.
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More Safe School Streets Coming To NYC This Fall,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2024-08-29
Taxi Driver Looks Away, Woman’s Leg Crushed▸A taxi slowed on 149th Street. The driver’s eyes left the road. A woman’s leg broke beneath the wheel. She went into shock. The car sat unharmed. The street held its breath as pain and silence filled the dusk.
According to the police report, a taxi traveling on 149th Street near 5th Avenue in Queens struck a 60-year-old woman who was standing in the roadway. The report states, 'The taxi slowed, but the driver looked away.' The woman suffered crush injuries to her knee and lower leg and went into shock. The police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor, with additional mention of 'Passenger Distraction.' The taxi itself sustained no damage. The victim was not at an intersection and was engaged in 'Other Actions in Roadway,' but the report identifies driver distraction as the primary cause. The focus remains on the driver’s failure to maintain attention, resulting in severe injury to a pedestrian.
5Head-On SUV Collision Crushes Child, Woman▸Two SUVs met head-on on Cross Island Parkway. Steel ripped. Roofs caved. A ten-year-old boy and a thirty-four-year-old woman were crushed in their seats. Five people injured. Speed and failure to yield tore lives apart in the night.
According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles collided head-on on Cross Island Parkway at 10:15 p.m. The impact was catastrophic: 'Roofs folded. Steel tore. A 10-year-old boy and a 34-year-old woman crushed in their seats. Five injured. All awake. All broken.' The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors for at least one vehicle. The narrative underscores that 'speed was too much. Yielding came too late.' Both the child and the woman, along with three others, suffered crush injuries to their entire bodies. All occupants were conscious but injured. The data points to driver actions—excessive speed and failure to yield—as the primary causes of this violent crash. No contributing factors are attributed to the victims.
A tractor truck rear-ended a parked sedan on Whitestone Expressway. Three sedan occupants suffered neck and back injuries. Police cite the truck driver for following too closely. All victims were conscious after impact.
According to the police report, a tractor truck traveling south on Whitestone Expressway struck the rear of a parked sedan at 21:37. The report lists "Following Too Closely" as the contributing factor, pointing to the truck driver's failure to maintain distance. Three people in the sedan—a 53-year-old male driver, a 45-year-old male front passenger, and a 46-year-old female rear passenger—sustained neck and back injuries, including whiplash. All were conscious and restrained at the scene. The sedan was damaged at the center back end, while the truck showed no damage. The report attributes the crash to driver error by the truck operator, with no contributing factors assigned to the sedan occupants.
SUV Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸A 29-year-old man suffered knee and lower leg injuries after an SUV failed to yield while making a right turn. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal at a Queens intersection when the vehicle hit him, causing bruising and contusions.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 10:30 p.m. on Sanford Avenue near Parsons Boulevard in Queens. A 2020 SUV, traveling east and making a right turn, struck a 29-year-old male pedestrian at the intersection. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the vehicle impacted him on the left front bumper. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors attributed to the driver. The pedestrian sustained contusions and bruises to his knee, lower leg, and foot, with an injury severity rated as moderate. The driver’s failure to yield while turning directly caused the collision, highlighting a critical lapse in yielding to pedestrians legally crossing the street.
Moped Rider Injured in Queens Sedan Collision▸A moped rider suffered back injuries and partial ejection after a collision with a sedan on Roosevelt Avenue in Queens. The sedan driver was starting from parking when impact occurred. Unsafe speed by the moped driver contributed to the crash.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on Roosevelt Avenue in Queens at 8:30 PM. A moped traveling east collided with a sedan that was starting from parking, also traveling east. The point of impact was the right front quarter panel of the moped and the left front quarter panel of the sedan. The moped driver, a 35-year-old male, was partially ejected and sustained back injuries with a complaint of pain or nausea. The report cites 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor attributed to the moped driver. The sedan driver was licensed and operating legally. The collision caused damage to the right side doors of the moped and the left front quarter panel of the sedan. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. The crash highlights the dangers of excessive speed in mixed vehicle environments.
Two Sedans Collide in Queens, Driver Injured▸Two sedans collided on Prince Street in Queens. The impact struck the left front bumper of one vehicle and the right front bumper of the other. A 28-year-old male driver suffered a fractured elbow and arm injuries, left shaken and in shock.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 18:15 on Prince Street near Northern Boulevard in Queens. Two sedans, traveling north and east respectively, collided with impact on their front bumpers. The contributing factor cited was Failure to Yield Right-of-Way. The injured party was a 28-year-old male driver, who was not ejected but sustained a fracture and dislocation to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. He was reported to be in shock. Both drivers held valid New York licenses. The collision damage was localized to the left front bumper of the northbound sedan and the right front bumper of the eastbound sedan. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report.
SUV Rear-Ends Sedan on Bell Boulevard▸A southbound SUV struck the rear of a sedan on Bell Boulevard. The sedan driver, a 39-year-old woman, suffered neck injuries and shock. Police cite the SUV driver’s failure to maintain safe distance as the cause of the collision.
According to the police report, at 8:55 a.m., a 2022 SUV traveling south on Bell Boulevard rear-ended a 2003 sedan also heading south. The point of impact was the SUV's center back end striking the sedan's center front end. The sedan driver, a 39-year-old woman, was injured with neck pain and experienced shock, wearing a lap belt at the time. The report identifies "Following Too Closely" as the contributing factor, indicating the SUV driver failed to maintain a safe distance behind the sedan. Both drivers were licensed females from New York. The SUV sustained damage to its rear center, while the sedan showed no damage. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report.
Paladino Celebrates Safety Boosting School Streets Expansion▸New York will close 71 streets to cars outside schools this fall. The city adds more car-free zones for kids. Streets once deadly will now be safer for walking, play, and learning. The move targets neighborhoods hit hardest by crashes.
On August 29, 2024, the Department of Transportation announced a record 71 school streets will close to cars this fall. The expansion, not tied to a specific council bill, builds on the Open Streets program, made permanent in 2021. DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodríguez said, 'We have created a new framework to give this space back to our school children.' Councilwoman Vickie Paladino celebrated the new open street at PS 129, calling it a win for safe pick-up, drop-off, and play. Funding comes from the Public Space Equity Program, with $30 million focused on under-resourced areas. Street Lab will provide programming and street furniture. The program responds to past investigations showing higher crash and injury rates outside schools, especially in poorer neighborhoods. The city will directly fund management and operations starting in 2025, aiming to make these safety gains permanent.
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More Safe School Streets Coming To NYC This Fall,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2024-08-29
Taxi Driver Looks Away, Woman’s Leg Crushed▸A taxi slowed on 149th Street. The driver’s eyes left the road. A woman’s leg broke beneath the wheel. She went into shock. The car sat unharmed. The street held its breath as pain and silence filled the dusk.
According to the police report, a taxi traveling on 149th Street near 5th Avenue in Queens struck a 60-year-old woman who was standing in the roadway. The report states, 'The taxi slowed, but the driver looked away.' The woman suffered crush injuries to her knee and lower leg and went into shock. The police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor, with additional mention of 'Passenger Distraction.' The taxi itself sustained no damage. The victim was not at an intersection and was engaged in 'Other Actions in Roadway,' but the report identifies driver distraction as the primary cause. The focus remains on the driver’s failure to maintain attention, resulting in severe injury to a pedestrian.
5Head-On SUV Collision Crushes Child, Woman▸Two SUVs met head-on on Cross Island Parkway. Steel ripped. Roofs caved. A ten-year-old boy and a thirty-four-year-old woman were crushed in their seats. Five people injured. Speed and failure to yield tore lives apart in the night.
According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles collided head-on on Cross Island Parkway at 10:15 p.m. The impact was catastrophic: 'Roofs folded. Steel tore. A 10-year-old boy and a 34-year-old woman crushed in their seats. Five injured. All awake. All broken.' The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors for at least one vehicle. The narrative underscores that 'speed was too much. Yielding came too late.' Both the child and the woman, along with three others, suffered crush injuries to their entire bodies. All occupants were conscious but injured. The data points to driver actions—excessive speed and failure to yield—as the primary causes of this violent crash. No contributing factors are attributed to the victims.
A 29-year-old man suffered knee and lower leg injuries after an SUV failed to yield while making a right turn. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal at a Queens intersection when the vehicle hit him, causing bruising and contusions.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 10:30 p.m. on Sanford Avenue near Parsons Boulevard in Queens. A 2020 SUV, traveling east and making a right turn, struck a 29-year-old male pedestrian at the intersection. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the vehicle impacted him on the left front bumper. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors attributed to the driver. The pedestrian sustained contusions and bruises to his knee, lower leg, and foot, with an injury severity rated as moderate. The driver’s failure to yield while turning directly caused the collision, highlighting a critical lapse in yielding to pedestrians legally crossing the street.
Moped Rider Injured in Queens Sedan Collision▸A moped rider suffered back injuries and partial ejection after a collision with a sedan on Roosevelt Avenue in Queens. The sedan driver was starting from parking when impact occurred. Unsafe speed by the moped driver contributed to the crash.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on Roosevelt Avenue in Queens at 8:30 PM. A moped traveling east collided with a sedan that was starting from parking, also traveling east. The point of impact was the right front quarter panel of the moped and the left front quarter panel of the sedan. The moped driver, a 35-year-old male, was partially ejected and sustained back injuries with a complaint of pain or nausea. The report cites 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor attributed to the moped driver. The sedan driver was licensed and operating legally. The collision caused damage to the right side doors of the moped and the left front quarter panel of the sedan. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. The crash highlights the dangers of excessive speed in mixed vehicle environments.
Two Sedans Collide in Queens, Driver Injured▸Two sedans collided on Prince Street in Queens. The impact struck the left front bumper of one vehicle and the right front bumper of the other. A 28-year-old male driver suffered a fractured elbow and arm injuries, left shaken and in shock.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 18:15 on Prince Street near Northern Boulevard in Queens. Two sedans, traveling north and east respectively, collided with impact on their front bumpers. The contributing factor cited was Failure to Yield Right-of-Way. The injured party was a 28-year-old male driver, who was not ejected but sustained a fracture and dislocation to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. He was reported to be in shock. Both drivers held valid New York licenses. The collision damage was localized to the left front bumper of the northbound sedan and the right front bumper of the eastbound sedan. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report.
SUV Rear-Ends Sedan on Bell Boulevard▸A southbound SUV struck the rear of a sedan on Bell Boulevard. The sedan driver, a 39-year-old woman, suffered neck injuries and shock. Police cite the SUV driver’s failure to maintain safe distance as the cause of the collision.
According to the police report, at 8:55 a.m., a 2022 SUV traveling south on Bell Boulevard rear-ended a 2003 sedan also heading south. The point of impact was the SUV's center back end striking the sedan's center front end. The sedan driver, a 39-year-old woman, was injured with neck pain and experienced shock, wearing a lap belt at the time. The report identifies "Following Too Closely" as the contributing factor, indicating the SUV driver failed to maintain a safe distance behind the sedan. Both drivers were licensed females from New York. The SUV sustained damage to its rear center, while the sedan showed no damage. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report.
Paladino Celebrates Safety Boosting School Streets Expansion▸New York will close 71 streets to cars outside schools this fall. The city adds more car-free zones for kids. Streets once deadly will now be safer for walking, play, and learning. The move targets neighborhoods hit hardest by crashes.
On August 29, 2024, the Department of Transportation announced a record 71 school streets will close to cars this fall. The expansion, not tied to a specific council bill, builds on the Open Streets program, made permanent in 2021. DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodríguez said, 'We have created a new framework to give this space back to our school children.' Councilwoman Vickie Paladino celebrated the new open street at PS 129, calling it a win for safe pick-up, drop-off, and play. Funding comes from the Public Space Equity Program, with $30 million focused on under-resourced areas. Street Lab will provide programming and street furniture. The program responds to past investigations showing higher crash and injury rates outside schools, especially in poorer neighborhoods. The city will directly fund management and operations starting in 2025, aiming to make these safety gains permanent.
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More Safe School Streets Coming To NYC This Fall,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2024-08-29
Taxi Driver Looks Away, Woman’s Leg Crushed▸A taxi slowed on 149th Street. The driver’s eyes left the road. A woman’s leg broke beneath the wheel. She went into shock. The car sat unharmed. The street held its breath as pain and silence filled the dusk.
According to the police report, a taxi traveling on 149th Street near 5th Avenue in Queens struck a 60-year-old woman who was standing in the roadway. The report states, 'The taxi slowed, but the driver looked away.' The woman suffered crush injuries to her knee and lower leg and went into shock. The police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor, with additional mention of 'Passenger Distraction.' The taxi itself sustained no damage. The victim was not at an intersection and was engaged in 'Other Actions in Roadway,' but the report identifies driver distraction as the primary cause. The focus remains on the driver’s failure to maintain attention, resulting in severe injury to a pedestrian.
5Head-On SUV Collision Crushes Child, Woman▸Two SUVs met head-on on Cross Island Parkway. Steel ripped. Roofs caved. A ten-year-old boy and a thirty-four-year-old woman were crushed in their seats. Five people injured. Speed and failure to yield tore lives apart in the night.
According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles collided head-on on Cross Island Parkway at 10:15 p.m. The impact was catastrophic: 'Roofs folded. Steel tore. A 10-year-old boy and a 34-year-old woman crushed in their seats. Five injured. All awake. All broken.' The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors for at least one vehicle. The narrative underscores that 'speed was too much. Yielding came too late.' Both the child and the woman, along with three others, suffered crush injuries to their entire bodies. All occupants were conscious but injured. The data points to driver actions—excessive speed and failure to yield—as the primary causes of this violent crash. No contributing factors are attributed to the victims.
A moped rider suffered back injuries and partial ejection after a collision with a sedan on Roosevelt Avenue in Queens. The sedan driver was starting from parking when impact occurred. Unsafe speed by the moped driver contributed to the crash.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on Roosevelt Avenue in Queens at 8:30 PM. A moped traveling east collided with a sedan that was starting from parking, also traveling east. The point of impact was the right front quarter panel of the moped and the left front quarter panel of the sedan. The moped driver, a 35-year-old male, was partially ejected and sustained back injuries with a complaint of pain or nausea. The report cites 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor attributed to the moped driver. The sedan driver was licensed and operating legally. The collision caused damage to the right side doors of the moped and the left front quarter panel of the sedan. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. The crash highlights the dangers of excessive speed in mixed vehicle environments.
Two Sedans Collide in Queens, Driver Injured▸Two sedans collided on Prince Street in Queens. The impact struck the left front bumper of one vehicle and the right front bumper of the other. A 28-year-old male driver suffered a fractured elbow and arm injuries, left shaken and in shock.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 18:15 on Prince Street near Northern Boulevard in Queens. Two sedans, traveling north and east respectively, collided with impact on their front bumpers. The contributing factor cited was Failure to Yield Right-of-Way. The injured party was a 28-year-old male driver, who was not ejected but sustained a fracture and dislocation to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. He was reported to be in shock. Both drivers held valid New York licenses. The collision damage was localized to the left front bumper of the northbound sedan and the right front bumper of the eastbound sedan. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report.
SUV Rear-Ends Sedan on Bell Boulevard▸A southbound SUV struck the rear of a sedan on Bell Boulevard. The sedan driver, a 39-year-old woman, suffered neck injuries and shock. Police cite the SUV driver’s failure to maintain safe distance as the cause of the collision.
According to the police report, at 8:55 a.m., a 2022 SUV traveling south on Bell Boulevard rear-ended a 2003 sedan also heading south. The point of impact was the SUV's center back end striking the sedan's center front end. The sedan driver, a 39-year-old woman, was injured with neck pain and experienced shock, wearing a lap belt at the time. The report identifies "Following Too Closely" as the contributing factor, indicating the SUV driver failed to maintain a safe distance behind the sedan. Both drivers were licensed females from New York. The SUV sustained damage to its rear center, while the sedan showed no damage. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report.
Paladino Celebrates Safety Boosting School Streets Expansion▸New York will close 71 streets to cars outside schools this fall. The city adds more car-free zones for kids. Streets once deadly will now be safer for walking, play, and learning. The move targets neighborhoods hit hardest by crashes.
On August 29, 2024, the Department of Transportation announced a record 71 school streets will close to cars this fall. The expansion, not tied to a specific council bill, builds on the Open Streets program, made permanent in 2021. DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodríguez said, 'We have created a new framework to give this space back to our school children.' Councilwoman Vickie Paladino celebrated the new open street at PS 129, calling it a win for safe pick-up, drop-off, and play. Funding comes from the Public Space Equity Program, with $30 million focused on under-resourced areas. Street Lab will provide programming and street furniture. The program responds to past investigations showing higher crash and injury rates outside schools, especially in poorer neighborhoods. The city will directly fund management and operations starting in 2025, aiming to make these safety gains permanent.
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More Safe School Streets Coming To NYC This Fall,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2024-08-29
Taxi Driver Looks Away, Woman’s Leg Crushed▸A taxi slowed on 149th Street. The driver’s eyes left the road. A woman’s leg broke beneath the wheel. She went into shock. The car sat unharmed. The street held its breath as pain and silence filled the dusk.
According to the police report, a taxi traveling on 149th Street near 5th Avenue in Queens struck a 60-year-old woman who was standing in the roadway. The report states, 'The taxi slowed, but the driver looked away.' The woman suffered crush injuries to her knee and lower leg and went into shock. The police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor, with additional mention of 'Passenger Distraction.' The taxi itself sustained no damage. The victim was not at an intersection and was engaged in 'Other Actions in Roadway,' but the report identifies driver distraction as the primary cause. The focus remains on the driver’s failure to maintain attention, resulting in severe injury to a pedestrian.
5Head-On SUV Collision Crushes Child, Woman▸Two SUVs met head-on on Cross Island Parkway. Steel ripped. Roofs caved. A ten-year-old boy and a thirty-four-year-old woman were crushed in their seats. Five people injured. Speed and failure to yield tore lives apart in the night.
According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles collided head-on on Cross Island Parkway at 10:15 p.m. The impact was catastrophic: 'Roofs folded. Steel tore. A 10-year-old boy and a 34-year-old woman crushed in their seats. Five injured. All awake. All broken.' The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors for at least one vehicle. The narrative underscores that 'speed was too much. Yielding came too late.' Both the child and the woman, along with three others, suffered crush injuries to their entire bodies. All occupants were conscious but injured. The data points to driver actions—excessive speed and failure to yield—as the primary causes of this violent crash. No contributing factors are attributed to the victims.
Two sedans collided on Prince Street in Queens. The impact struck the left front bumper of one vehicle and the right front bumper of the other. A 28-year-old male driver suffered a fractured elbow and arm injuries, left shaken and in shock.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 18:15 on Prince Street near Northern Boulevard in Queens. Two sedans, traveling north and east respectively, collided with impact on their front bumpers. The contributing factor cited was Failure to Yield Right-of-Way. The injured party was a 28-year-old male driver, who was not ejected but sustained a fracture and dislocation to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. He was reported to be in shock. Both drivers held valid New York licenses. The collision damage was localized to the left front bumper of the northbound sedan and the right front bumper of the eastbound sedan. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report.
SUV Rear-Ends Sedan on Bell Boulevard▸A southbound SUV struck the rear of a sedan on Bell Boulevard. The sedan driver, a 39-year-old woman, suffered neck injuries and shock. Police cite the SUV driver’s failure to maintain safe distance as the cause of the collision.
According to the police report, at 8:55 a.m., a 2022 SUV traveling south on Bell Boulevard rear-ended a 2003 sedan also heading south. The point of impact was the SUV's center back end striking the sedan's center front end. The sedan driver, a 39-year-old woman, was injured with neck pain and experienced shock, wearing a lap belt at the time. The report identifies "Following Too Closely" as the contributing factor, indicating the SUV driver failed to maintain a safe distance behind the sedan. Both drivers were licensed females from New York. The SUV sustained damage to its rear center, while the sedan showed no damage. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report.
Paladino Celebrates Safety Boosting School Streets Expansion▸New York will close 71 streets to cars outside schools this fall. The city adds more car-free zones for kids. Streets once deadly will now be safer for walking, play, and learning. The move targets neighborhoods hit hardest by crashes.
On August 29, 2024, the Department of Transportation announced a record 71 school streets will close to cars this fall. The expansion, not tied to a specific council bill, builds on the Open Streets program, made permanent in 2021. DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodríguez said, 'We have created a new framework to give this space back to our school children.' Councilwoman Vickie Paladino celebrated the new open street at PS 129, calling it a win for safe pick-up, drop-off, and play. Funding comes from the Public Space Equity Program, with $30 million focused on under-resourced areas. Street Lab will provide programming and street furniture. The program responds to past investigations showing higher crash and injury rates outside schools, especially in poorer neighborhoods. The city will directly fund management and operations starting in 2025, aiming to make these safety gains permanent.
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More Safe School Streets Coming To NYC This Fall,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2024-08-29
Taxi Driver Looks Away, Woman’s Leg Crushed▸A taxi slowed on 149th Street. The driver’s eyes left the road. A woman’s leg broke beneath the wheel. She went into shock. The car sat unharmed. The street held its breath as pain and silence filled the dusk.
According to the police report, a taxi traveling on 149th Street near 5th Avenue in Queens struck a 60-year-old woman who was standing in the roadway. The report states, 'The taxi slowed, but the driver looked away.' The woman suffered crush injuries to her knee and lower leg and went into shock. The police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor, with additional mention of 'Passenger Distraction.' The taxi itself sustained no damage. The victim was not at an intersection and was engaged in 'Other Actions in Roadway,' but the report identifies driver distraction as the primary cause. The focus remains on the driver’s failure to maintain attention, resulting in severe injury to a pedestrian.
5Head-On SUV Collision Crushes Child, Woman▸Two SUVs met head-on on Cross Island Parkway. Steel ripped. Roofs caved. A ten-year-old boy and a thirty-four-year-old woman were crushed in their seats. Five people injured. Speed and failure to yield tore lives apart in the night.
According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles collided head-on on Cross Island Parkway at 10:15 p.m. The impact was catastrophic: 'Roofs folded. Steel tore. A 10-year-old boy and a 34-year-old woman crushed in their seats. Five injured. All awake. All broken.' The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors for at least one vehicle. The narrative underscores that 'speed was too much. Yielding came too late.' Both the child and the woman, along with three others, suffered crush injuries to their entire bodies. All occupants were conscious but injured. The data points to driver actions—excessive speed and failure to yield—as the primary causes of this violent crash. No contributing factors are attributed to the victims.
A southbound SUV struck the rear of a sedan on Bell Boulevard. The sedan driver, a 39-year-old woman, suffered neck injuries and shock. Police cite the SUV driver’s failure to maintain safe distance as the cause of the collision.
According to the police report, at 8:55 a.m., a 2022 SUV traveling south on Bell Boulevard rear-ended a 2003 sedan also heading south. The point of impact was the SUV's center back end striking the sedan's center front end. The sedan driver, a 39-year-old woman, was injured with neck pain and experienced shock, wearing a lap belt at the time. The report identifies "Following Too Closely" as the contributing factor, indicating the SUV driver failed to maintain a safe distance behind the sedan. Both drivers were licensed females from New York. The SUV sustained damage to its rear center, while the sedan showed no damage. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report.
Paladino Celebrates Safety Boosting School Streets Expansion▸New York will close 71 streets to cars outside schools this fall. The city adds more car-free zones for kids. Streets once deadly will now be safer for walking, play, and learning. The move targets neighborhoods hit hardest by crashes.
On August 29, 2024, the Department of Transportation announced a record 71 school streets will close to cars this fall. The expansion, not tied to a specific council bill, builds on the Open Streets program, made permanent in 2021. DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodríguez said, 'We have created a new framework to give this space back to our school children.' Councilwoman Vickie Paladino celebrated the new open street at PS 129, calling it a win for safe pick-up, drop-off, and play. Funding comes from the Public Space Equity Program, with $30 million focused on under-resourced areas. Street Lab will provide programming and street furniture. The program responds to past investigations showing higher crash and injury rates outside schools, especially in poorer neighborhoods. The city will directly fund management and operations starting in 2025, aiming to make these safety gains permanent.
-
More Safe School Streets Coming To NYC This Fall,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2024-08-29
Taxi Driver Looks Away, Woman’s Leg Crushed▸A taxi slowed on 149th Street. The driver’s eyes left the road. A woman’s leg broke beneath the wheel. She went into shock. The car sat unharmed. The street held its breath as pain and silence filled the dusk.
According to the police report, a taxi traveling on 149th Street near 5th Avenue in Queens struck a 60-year-old woman who was standing in the roadway. The report states, 'The taxi slowed, but the driver looked away.' The woman suffered crush injuries to her knee and lower leg and went into shock. The police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor, with additional mention of 'Passenger Distraction.' The taxi itself sustained no damage. The victim was not at an intersection and was engaged in 'Other Actions in Roadway,' but the report identifies driver distraction as the primary cause. The focus remains on the driver’s failure to maintain attention, resulting in severe injury to a pedestrian.
5Head-On SUV Collision Crushes Child, Woman▸Two SUVs met head-on on Cross Island Parkway. Steel ripped. Roofs caved. A ten-year-old boy and a thirty-four-year-old woman were crushed in their seats. Five people injured. Speed and failure to yield tore lives apart in the night.
According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles collided head-on on Cross Island Parkway at 10:15 p.m. The impact was catastrophic: 'Roofs folded. Steel tore. A 10-year-old boy and a 34-year-old woman crushed in their seats. Five injured. All awake. All broken.' The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors for at least one vehicle. The narrative underscores that 'speed was too much. Yielding came too late.' Both the child and the woman, along with three others, suffered crush injuries to their entire bodies. All occupants were conscious but injured. The data points to driver actions—excessive speed and failure to yield—as the primary causes of this violent crash. No contributing factors are attributed to the victims.
New York will close 71 streets to cars outside schools this fall. The city adds more car-free zones for kids. Streets once deadly will now be safer for walking, play, and learning. The move targets neighborhoods hit hardest by crashes.
On August 29, 2024, the Department of Transportation announced a record 71 school streets will close to cars this fall. The expansion, not tied to a specific council bill, builds on the Open Streets program, made permanent in 2021. DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodríguez said, 'We have created a new framework to give this space back to our school children.' Councilwoman Vickie Paladino celebrated the new open street at PS 129, calling it a win for safe pick-up, drop-off, and play. Funding comes from the Public Space Equity Program, with $30 million focused on under-resourced areas. Street Lab will provide programming and street furniture. The program responds to past investigations showing higher crash and injury rates outside schools, especially in poorer neighborhoods. The city will directly fund management and operations starting in 2025, aiming to make these safety gains permanent.
- More Safe School Streets Coming To NYC This Fall, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2024-08-29
Taxi Driver Looks Away, Woman’s Leg Crushed▸A taxi slowed on 149th Street. The driver’s eyes left the road. A woman’s leg broke beneath the wheel. She went into shock. The car sat unharmed. The street held its breath as pain and silence filled the dusk.
According to the police report, a taxi traveling on 149th Street near 5th Avenue in Queens struck a 60-year-old woman who was standing in the roadway. The report states, 'The taxi slowed, but the driver looked away.' The woman suffered crush injuries to her knee and lower leg and went into shock. The police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor, with additional mention of 'Passenger Distraction.' The taxi itself sustained no damage. The victim was not at an intersection and was engaged in 'Other Actions in Roadway,' but the report identifies driver distraction as the primary cause. The focus remains on the driver’s failure to maintain attention, resulting in severe injury to a pedestrian.
5Head-On SUV Collision Crushes Child, Woman▸Two SUVs met head-on on Cross Island Parkway. Steel ripped. Roofs caved. A ten-year-old boy and a thirty-four-year-old woman were crushed in their seats. Five people injured. Speed and failure to yield tore lives apart in the night.
According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles collided head-on on Cross Island Parkway at 10:15 p.m. The impact was catastrophic: 'Roofs folded. Steel tore. A 10-year-old boy and a 34-year-old woman crushed in their seats. Five injured. All awake. All broken.' The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors for at least one vehicle. The narrative underscores that 'speed was too much. Yielding came too late.' Both the child and the woman, along with three others, suffered crush injuries to their entire bodies. All occupants were conscious but injured. The data points to driver actions—excessive speed and failure to yield—as the primary causes of this violent crash. No contributing factors are attributed to the victims.
A taxi slowed on 149th Street. The driver’s eyes left the road. A woman’s leg broke beneath the wheel. She went into shock. The car sat unharmed. The street held its breath as pain and silence filled the dusk.
According to the police report, a taxi traveling on 149th Street near 5th Avenue in Queens struck a 60-year-old woman who was standing in the roadway. The report states, 'The taxi slowed, but the driver looked away.' The woman suffered crush injuries to her knee and lower leg and went into shock. The police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor, with additional mention of 'Passenger Distraction.' The taxi itself sustained no damage. The victim was not at an intersection and was engaged in 'Other Actions in Roadway,' but the report identifies driver distraction as the primary cause. The focus remains on the driver’s failure to maintain attention, resulting in severe injury to a pedestrian.
5Head-On SUV Collision Crushes Child, Woman▸Two SUVs met head-on on Cross Island Parkway. Steel ripped. Roofs caved. A ten-year-old boy and a thirty-four-year-old woman were crushed in their seats. Five people injured. Speed and failure to yield tore lives apart in the night.
According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles collided head-on on Cross Island Parkway at 10:15 p.m. The impact was catastrophic: 'Roofs folded. Steel tore. A 10-year-old boy and a 34-year-old woman crushed in their seats. Five injured. All awake. All broken.' The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors for at least one vehicle. The narrative underscores that 'speed was too much. Yielding came too late.' Both the child and the woman, along with three others, suffered crush injuries to their entire bodies. All occupants were conscious but injured. The data points to driver actions—excessive speed and failure to yield—as the primary causes of this violent crash. No contributing factors are attributed to the victims.
Two SUVs met head-on on Cross Island Parkway. Steel ripped. Roofs caved. A ten-year-old boy and a thirty-four-year-old woman were crushed in their seats. Five people injured. Speed and failure to yield tore lives apart in the night.
According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles collided head-on on Cross Island Parkway at 10:15 p.m. The impact was catastrophic: 'Roofs folded. Steel tore. A 10-year-old boy and a 34-year-old woman crushed in their seats. Five injured. All awake. All broken.' The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors for at least one vehicle. The narrative underscores that 'speed was too much. Yielding came too late.' Both the child and the woman, along with three others, suffered crush injuries to their entire bodies. All occupants were conscious but injured. The data points to driver actions—excessive speed and failure to yield—as the primary causes of this violent crash. No contributing factors are attributed to the victims.