About these crash totals
Counts come from NYC police crash reports (NYC Open Data). We sum all crashes, injuries, and deaths for this area across the selected time window shown on the card. Injury severity follows the official definitions in the NYPD dataset.
- Crashes: number of police‑reported collisions (all road users).
- All injuries: total injured people in those crashes.
- Moderate / Serious: subcategories reported by officers (e.g., broken bones vs. life‑threatening trauma).
- Deaths: people who died due to a crash.
Notes: Police reports can be corrected after initial publication. Minor incidents without a police report are not included.
Close▸ Killed 29
▸ Crush Injuries 56
▸ Amputation 2
▸ Severe Bleeding 17
▸ Severe Lacerations 5
▸ Concussion 22
▸ Whiplash 111
▸ Contusion/Bruise 191
▸ Abrasion 185
▸ Pain/Nausea 43
About this chart
We group pedestrian injuries and deaths by the vehicle type that struck them (as recorded in police reports). Use the dropdown to view totals, serious injuries, or deaths.
- Trucks/Buses, SUVs/Cars, Mopeds, and Bikes reflect the reporting categories in the crash dataset.
- Counts include people on foot only; crashes with no injured pedestrians are not shown here.
Notes: Police classification can change during investigations. Small categories may have year‑to‑year variance.
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These totals count vehicles with at least the shown number of camera‑issued speeding violations (school‑zone speed cameras) in any rolling 12‑month window in this district. Totals are summed from 2022 to the present for this geography.
- ≥ 6 (6+): advocates’ standard for repeat speeding offenders who should face escalating consequences.
- ≥ 16 (16+): threshold in the current edited bill awaiting State Senate action.
Caught Speeding Recently in CB 407
- 2024 Gray Honda Suburban (LPH4200) – 131 times • 1 in last 90d here
- 2025 Black Porsche Utility Vehicle (QDI1S) – 112 times • 1 in last 90d here
- 2023 Gray Toyota Suburban (LCT3025) – 82 times • 1 in last 90d here
- 2024 Gray Chevrolet Tow (18045TV) – 62 times • 1 in last 90d here
- 2025 White Nissan Sedan (LUV7184) – 50 times • 1 in last 90d here
About this list
This ranks vehicles by the number of NYC school‑zone speed‑camera violations they received in the last 12 months anywhere in the city. The smaller note shows how many times the same plate was caught in this area in the last 90 days.
Camera violations are issued by NYC DOT’s program. Counts reflect issued tickets and may omit dismissed or pending cases. Plate text is shown verbatim as recorded.
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Queens CB7’s dangerous hours: deaths rise with the rush
Queens CB7: Jan 1, 2022 - Aug 26, 2025
The toll on these streets is steady. Since 2022 in Queens CB7, drivers killed at least 15 people walking, biking, or using small e‑vehicles, and injured 2,400 more. The worst hours come late day into night, with deaths peaking around 7–9 p.m. and again after 9 p.m., when serious injuries stack up. The numbers sit in city data and do not move fast enough.
- Pedestrians: 10 dead, 807 hurt.
- Cyclists: 3 dead, 244 hurt.
- Other motorized riders: 2 dead, 152 hurt.
- Vehicle occupants: 8 dead, 2,387 hurt.
Most deadly factors are lumped as “other,” but the named killers include unsafe speed and failure to yield.
Where the blood pools
The danger is mapped. Northern Boulevard has two deaths and 143 injuries. Whitestone Expressway has two deaths and 278 injuries. College Point Boulevard shows two deaths and 117 injuries. The Cross Island Parkway corridor adds more bodies and broken bones.
The clock tells another story. Fatal crashes crest at 7 p.m., 8 p.m., and 9 p.m., with another spike at 10 p.m. Serious injuries flare at 5 p.m., 7 p.m., and 10 p.m. People are dying on the commute home.
Names and corners
On Feb. 15, 2024, a driver going straight on Main Street hit a 68‑year‑old woman crossing Reeves Avenue. The police coded the cause as unsafe speed. She died there. The dataset records her as a pedestrian, “apparent death.” City records mark it as CrashID 4702952.
On June 10, 2024, a left‑turning SUV struck a 63‑year‑old woman on a bicycle at Bowne Street and 41st Avenue. She was ejected and died. The file lists the SUV turning left, the cyclist going straight. CrashID 4731666.
On Mar. 6, 2024, an SUV making a left at College Point Boulevard and Blossom Avenue hit a 63‑year‑old on a motorized device. Failure to yield. She died. CrashID 4707767.
Policy that cuts or kills
At City Hall, Council Member Vickie Paladino put her name on a bill to erase protected bike‑ and bus‑lane targets from the Streets Master Plan. The matter summary says, “This bill would remove the bus lane and bike lane quotas from the Streets Master Plan.” The bill sits in committee. Legistar file Int 1362‑2025.
On the state side, Senator John Liu backed a bill to force speed limiters on repeat speeders. He voted yes in committee multiple times this June. The bill requires intelligent speed assistance after repeated violations. Senate file S 4045.
What would make these blocks safer now
- Daylight the corners and harden left turns on Northern Boulevard, Main Street, College Point Boulevard. Failure‑to‑yield deaths happened here.
- Lower speeds on residential cut‑throughs and near the highway ramps feeding Whitestone and Cross Island. Speed kills the unprotected.
- Target the evening rush into late night for enforcement and calming, when deaths peak.
These are local fixes. The city has tools to do more. Albany gave New York the power to set safer speeds citywide, and speed cameras run around the clock. The city can slow the default. The state can stop repeat speeders.
- Lower the default speed limit.
- Mandate speed limiters for drivers who rack up violations.
The bodies on Northern and Whitestone do not need another vigil. They need speed brought down and turns made safe. Act now. See how to help at Take Action.
Voices on the record
“Joseph Lee terrorized other drivers as he purposefully drove the wrong way on a busy Queens highway and crashed into multiple cars,” Queens DA Melinda Katz said of a 2023 Clearview Expressway case. He told police, “I entered the Clearview Expressway in the wrong direction because I wanted to hurt people and I felt ‘liberated’ by what I had done.” amNY.
“The operator of the vehicle fled the scene after hitting the man,” police said of a 52‑year‑old killed near JFK on Aug. 13, 2025. ABC7.
Citations
▸ Citations
- Motor Vehicle Collisions – Crashes - Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-26
- File Int 1362-2025, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2025-08-14
- File S 4045, Open States, Published 2025-06-11
- Wrong-way driver rams cars on expressway, amny, Published 2025-08-15
- Pedestrian Killed In JFK Hit-And-Run, ABC7, Published 2025-08-13
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
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SUVs slam parked car on 121st Street▸Aug 22 - Two SUVs hit. A parked sedan takes the blow. A woman driver suffers crush injuries to her arm. Northbound on 121st Street at 20th Avenue in Queens. Steel meets steel. The street absorbs it. People pay.
Two SUVs traveling north on 121st Street at 20th Avenue in Queens struck a parked sedan. One female driver, 33, sustained crush injuries to her arm. Others were listed with unspecified injuries. According to the police report, the parked vehicle was impacted at the center back end, while the SUVs showed front-end damage. The report lists contributing factors as “Unspecified.” Driver errors were not detailed in the data, but moving vehicles striking a parked car show impact from drivers in motion. No factors related to the injured woman’s equipment or signaling were recorded.
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SUV and sedan crash at LIE ramp▸Aug 22 - SUV pulled from stop into College Point Boulevard. Sedan moving east. Metal met metal. A woman driver hurt, leg pain and shock. Police cite distraction. The road fed it. The system let it happen.
Two vehicles collided near the Long Island Expressway and College Point Boulevard in Queens. A southbound Toyota SUV was starting in traffic and struck an eastbound Infiniti sedan. One driver, a 41-year-old woman, was injured with hip and upper-leg pain and shock. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Driver Inattention/Distraction.” The data show driver error at the center. The SUV had right-front impact; the sedan took a center-front hit. No pedestrians or cyclists were listed. No other contributing factors were identified in the report.
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Queens turn gone wrong injures driver▸Aug 21 - Two sedans met at 164 St and Metcalf. Metal hit. A driver took the blow and suffered crush injuries. Police tag bad turning and speed. Northbound straight lines. Bent bumpers. Sirens in the 109th.
A two-sedan crash at 164 St and Metcalf Ave in Queens left a 64-year-old male driver injured with crush injuries. According to the police report, contributing factors were “Turning Improperly” and “Unsafe Speed.” Data show both vehicles traveling north and going straight ahead, with impacts to a left rear and a right front bumper. The listed driver errors—Turning Improperly and Unsafe Speed—are called out for multiple involved persons. No pedestrians or cyclists were reported injured. The crash occurred in the 109th Precinct. No additional causes are cited in the report.
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Cyclist strikes elder in Flushing crosswalk▸Aug 21 - A bike hit a 76-year-old man in a Flushing crosswalk on 35 Ave at Linden St. He crossed with the signal. The front of the bike took him down. His leg shattered. He was conscious. The street failed him. The rider’s front end told the story.
A bicycle struck a 76-year-old pedestrian at 35 Ave and Linden St in Queens. The man was at the intersection, crossing with the signal, and suffered a leg fracture. According to the police report, the vehicle type was a bike with center front-end impact and damage. The report lists no rider license data and no contributing factors, but the pedestrian’s lawful crossing is clear. Driver errors were not recorded in the dataset. No pedestrian equipment factors were cited. The crash highlights a rider hitting a person who had the signal, and the impact location indicates a direct front-end strike on the victim.
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Pickup slams sedan on Northern Boulevard▸Aug 20 - Two Fords met head-on on Northern. Metal tore. A pickup’s left front crushed a sedan’s left side. One driver hurt, neck and internal pain. Others listed but unspecified. Queens pavement took the hit. Sirens followed.
A Ford pickup traveling east struck a Ford sedan traveling west near 144-19 Northern Blvd in Queens. The pickup’s left front hit the sedan’s left side doors. One male driver, 52, was injured with neck and internal complaints. Others were listed as unspecified injuries. According to the police report, contributing factors were “Unspecified.” The data lists no driver behaviors beyond both vehicles going straight ahead before impact. With no identified driver factors such as Failure to Yield or Unsafe Speed, the report leaves causes blank and highlights a violent side impact to the sedan.
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Queens SUV turn injures two passengers▸Aug 20 - An SUV turned right on 166 St at Depot Rd. The right front hit. A child passenger was listed with unspecified injury. A woman in back bled from the face. The driver reported whiplash. Streets let speed and steel win again.
A Mercedes SUV made a right turn at 166 St and Depot Rd in Queens and struck with its right front, injuring two passengers and the driver. According to the police report, the SUV was “Making Right Turn” with impact at the “Right Front Bumper.” Passenger injuries included a female rear passenger with facial bleeding and a child listed with unspecified injury. The driver reported a head injury and whiplash. The report lists contributing factors as “Unspecified,” offering no driver error codes such as Failure to Yield or Inattention Distraction. This was a single‑vehicle event involving a 2025 SUV; no pedestrians or cyclists were recorded in the data.
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79-year-old driver hurt in left-turn▸Aug 20 - The driver of an SUV turned left from Cross Island Parkway onto 160 Street and struck with the vehicle’s center front end. A 79-year-old driver suffered an elbow abrasion and remained conscious. Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction.
The driver of an SUV made a left turn from Cross Island Parkway onto 160 Street and struck with the vehicle’s center front end. A 79-year-old male driver was injured, reporting an abrasion to the elbow and remaining conscious. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" was listed as a contributing factor for the driver. Police data record the driver’s pre-crash action as Making Left Turn and the point of impact as Center Front End. The driver was not ejected and was reported using a Lap Belt & Harness. No pedestrians or cyclists are recorded in the report.
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Improper U-turn on Union Street Hits Pedestrian▸Aug 20 - A driver in a Toyota sedan made a U-turn on Union Street and struck a 49-year-old woman walking off the intersection. She suffered a back injury and was recorded in shock. Police cited Turning Improperly.
A driver in a Toyota sedan made a U-turn near 36-30 Union St in Queens and struck a 49-year-old woman who was on foot away from an intersection. She suffered a back injury and was recorded in shock. According to the police report, the contributing factors were "Turning Improperly" and "Unspecified." The report lists the driver’s pre-crash action as Making U Turn and notes point of impact and vehicle damage at the center front end, consistent with a direct strike. Police recorded the pedestrian’s location as not at an intersection.
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Taxi Hits Two Parked Hyundais on 58th Road▸Aug 17 - A taxi hit two parked Hyundais on 58th Road in Queens. Metal buckled. The 36-year-old taxi driver suffered a head injury and was incoherent. Police recorded driver inexperience as the contributing factor.
According to the police report, a taxi driver traveling east on 58th Road in Queens struck two parked Hyundais and damaged their left rear panels. The taxi driver, 36, sustained a head injury and was incoherent at the scene. The report lists "Driver Inexperience" as the contributing factor. Police recorded the taxi's pre-crash action as going straight ahead and the point of impact as the taxi's right front bumper into parked vehicles' left rear quarter panels. No pedestrians or cyclists were recorded injured. The report notes the driver's air bag deployed.
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Distracted SUV crash injures driver▸Aug 16 - Southbound SUV hit hard on College Point Blvd at King Rd. Center front crumpled. Driver injured, head bruised. Police cite distraction. Street bears the blow; people pay it.
An SUV traveling south on College Point Blvd at King Rd crashed, leaving the driver injured with a head contusion. According to the police report, the vehicle was a 2010 Toyota SUV going straight ahead, with damage at the center front end. The report lists Driver Inattention/Distraction as the contributing factor. The same distraction is noted for the driver and another occupant in the person records. No pedestrians or cyclists were listed as struck, but the impact and injuries show how distraction turns a straight path into harm. The driver’s seat belt is recorded, but the central failure was distraction.
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Unlicensed SUV Turns Left, Hits Cyclist▸Aug 15 - A driver in an unlicensed Honda SUV turned left on Kissena Blvd and hit a 29-year-old man on a bicycle. The rider suffered back injury and internal complaints. Police noted right-front damage to the SUV and center-front damage to the bike.
A driver of a Honda SUV turned left from Kissena Blvd at Kalmia Ave and hit a bicyclist. The rider, a 29-year-old man, was injured with reported back pain and internal complaints. "According to the police report," the SUV driver was unlicensed and was making a left turn when the collision occurred. Police recorded right-front quarter panel damage to the SUV and center-front damage to the bicycle. Driver errors listed in the report include the driver’s unlicensed status while making the left turn. The report also notes the bicyclist’s equipment as "Helmet (Motorcycle Only)."
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Paladino Backs Harmful Bill Repealing Protected Lane Benchmarks▸Aug 14 - Paladino moves to cut the Streets Master Plan. The bill deletes bus- and bike-lane quotas and their definitions. Accountability drops. Riders and walkers lose clear targets. The car status quo holds.
Int 1362-2025 sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure after introduction on August 14, 2025, and referral the same day. Sponsored by Council Member Vickie Paladino. The bill amends Admin Code §19-199.1 to repeal the definitions of “protected bicycle lane” and “protected bus lane,” and to strip lane quotas from the Streets Master Plan. The matter summary says, “This bill would remove the bus lane and bike lane quotas from the Streets Master Plan.” It also deletes protected lane reporting from neighborhood investment lists, while keeping other benchmarks for APS, bus stop upgrades, TSP, intersection redesigns, ramps, and pedestrian space. Status: in committee; no vote yet.
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File Int 1362-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
14Int 1362-2025
Paladino Backs Misguided Removal Of Bus And Bike Benchmarks▸Aug 14 - Paladino’s bill guts the Streets Master Plan. It repeals definitions for protected bike and bus lanes and deletes their quotas. Riders and walkers lose firm targets. The city trades clear commitments for vague promises.
Int 1362-2025 sits in committee. The Council introduced it on August 14, 2025 and referred it to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure that day. Sponsored by Council Member Vickie Paladino (District 19). The bill repeals the definitions of protected bicycle lane and protected bus lane in Admin Code §19-199.1. It also strikes the Streets Master Plan benchmarks that required installing protected bike and bus lanes. As the matter summary states, "This bill would remove the bus lane and bike lane quotas from the Streets Master Plan." Other benchmarks remain: transit signal priority, bus stop upgrades, intersection redesigns, accessible pedestrian signals, pedestrian space, and ramps. The change erases clear lane targets for cyclists and bus riders.
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File Int 1362-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
14Int 1362-2025
Paladino Backs Misguided Removal of Bus Bicycle Benchmarks▸Aug 14 - Paladino’s bill guts the Streets Master Plan. It repeals definitions for protected bike and bus lanes and deletes their quotas. Riders and walkers lose firm targets. The city trades clear commitments for vague promises.
Int 1362-2025 sits in committee. The Council introduced it on August 14, 2025 and referred it to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure that day. Sponsored by Council Member Vickie Paladino (District 19). The bill repeals the definitions of protected bicycle lane and protected bus lane in Admin Code §19-199.1. It also strikes the Streets Master Plan benchmarks that required installing protected bike and bus lanes. As the matter summary states, "This bill would remove the bus lane and bike lane quotas from the Streets Master Plan." Other benchmarks remain: transit signal priority, bus stop upgrades, intersection redesigns, accessible pedestrian signals, pedestrian space, and ramps. The change erases clear lane targets for cyclists and bus riders.
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File Int 1362-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
14Int 1362-2025
Paladino co-sponsors bill removing bike and bus benchmarks, increasing crash risk.▸Aug 14 - Paladino moves to cut the Streets Master Plan. The bill deletes bus- and bike-lane quotas and their definitions. Accountability drops. Riders and walkers lose clear targets. The car status quo holds.
Int 1362-2025 sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure after introduction on August 14, 2025, and referral the same day. Sponsored by Council Member Vickie Paladino. The bill amends Admin Code §19-199.1 to repeal the definitions of “protected bicycle lane” and “protected bus lane,” and to strip lane quotas from the Streets Master Plan. The matter summary says, “This bill would remove the bus lane and bike lane quotas from the Streets Master Plan.” It also deletes protected lane reporting from neighborhood investment lists, while keeping other benchmarks for APS, bus stop upgrades, TSP, intersection redesigns, ramps, and pedestrian space. Status: in committee; no vote yet.
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File Int 1362-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
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Driver in SUV hits e-biker in Flushing▸Aug 13 - A driver in an SUV hit a southbound e-biker at 35 Ave and 156 St in Flushing. The 40-year-old rider fell and suffered a shoulder abrasion but remained conscious. Police list contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' Both vehicles were going straight.
The driver of an SUV traveling east collided with a southbound e-bike at 35 Ave and 156 St in Queens. The 40-year-old bicyclist was injured in the shoulder and upper arm and remained conscious. According to the police report, both vehicles were going straight ahead; the SUV showed center-front impact and the e-bike showed right-front damage. The report lists contributing factors as "Unspecified" and records no driver errors. Vehicle damage is logged as right-front bumper on the e-bike and no damage on the SUV. The police noted an abrasion to the bicyclist.
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Jeep strikes 12-year-old cyclist in Flushing▸Aug 13 - A southbound Jeep hit a 12-year-old on a bike at 160th Street. The boy went down with leg injuries. The SUV’s nose tells the story. Queens pavement took the rest. Police list factors as unspecified. The child was hurt. The driver drove on.
A Jeep sedan traveling south collided with a 12-year-old bicyclist traveling east near 43-50 160th Street in Queens. The child suffered knee and lower leg injuries and a minor burn. According to the police report, contributing factors were “Unspecified.” Driver errors listed in the data include none beyond the unspecified factors; no Failure to Yield or Distraction was recorded. The bike and the Jeep both show center-front impact, indicating a direct strike. Safety equipment for the child is listed as “None,” but appears only after the absence of identified driver errors. No other injuries were reported among vehicle occupants.
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Car Plows Into Queens Food Truck▸Aug 12 - A car slammed into a food truck in Astoria. Three people died. Metal twisted. Lives ended. The street became a scene of sudden loss.
CBS New York reported on August 12, 2025, that a car crashed into a food truck at 19th Avenue and 42nd Street in Astoria, Queens, killing three people. The article quotes witnesses, including a man who 'narrowly escaped tragedy.' Details on the driver's actions remain scarce, but the crash highlights the lethal risk vehicles pose to people on city streets. The incident raises questions about street design and the exposure of workers and customers at curbside businesses.
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Car Plows Into Queens Food Truck,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-08-12
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Taxi U-turn slams e-biker on Prince▸Aug 11 - A taxi cut a U-turn on Prince Street and hit a young e-biker going straight. The rider went down with crush injuries. Metal against flesh. Night in Flushing. The car kept turning. The street paid.
An e-bike rider, 21, was injured when a taxi making a U-turn struck him on Prince St at Roosevelt Ave in Queens. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Turning Improperly.” The taxi was making a U-turn; the e-bike was traveling straight. The bicyclist suffered crush injuries and was listed as injured. The report lists driver error: Turning Improperly. Only after that does it note the bicyclist’s safety equipment as “None,” which the report does not cite as a cause. A parked sedan was also struck in the chaos. No injuries were reported for vehicle occupants.
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Van rear-ends e-bike on Franklin▸Aug 11 - A van tailed an e-bike on Franklin Ave and hit it. The rider went down hard. Face bruised. Ejected. Midday in Flushing. Drivers sat fine. The city’s danger showed its teeth again.
A Ford van and an e-bike were traveling east on Franklin Ave at Union St in Queens when the van struck the e-bike. The 48-year-old cyclist was injured, ejected, and suffered a facial contusion. No vehicle occupants were reported injured. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Following Too Closely.” That driver error put the cyclist on the pavement. Only after that, the report notes the cyclist had “None” listed for safety equipment.
Aug 22 - Two SUVs hit. A parked sedan takes the blow. A woman driver suffers crush injuries to her arm. Northbound on 121st Street at 20th Avenue in Queens. Steel meets steel. The street absorbs it. People pay.
Two SUVs traveling north on 121st Street at 20th Avenue in Queens struck a parked sedan. One female driver, 33, sustained crush injuries to her arm. Others were listed with unspecified injuries. According to the police report, the parked vehicle was impacted at the center back end, while the SUVs showed front-end damage. The report lists contributing factors as “Unspecified.” Driver errors were not detailed in the data, but moving vehicles striking a parked car show impact from drivers in motion. No factors related to the injured woman’s equipment or signaling were recorded.
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SUV and sedan crash at LIE ramp▸Aug 22 - SUV pulled from stop into College Point Boulevard. Sedan moving east. Metal met metal. A woman driver hurt, leg pain and shock. Police cite distraction. The road fed it. The system let it happen.
Two vehicles collided near the Long Island Expressway and College Point Boulevard in Queens. A southbound Toyota SUV was starting in traffic and struck an eastbound Infiniti sedan. One driver, a 41-year-old woman, was injured with hip and upper-leg pain and shock. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Driver Inattention/Distraction.” The data show driver error at the center. The SUV had right-front impact; the sedan took a center-front hit. No pedestrians or cyclists were listed. No other contributing factors were identified in the report.
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Queens turn gone wrong injures driver▸Aug 21 - Two sedans met at 164 St and Metcalf. Metal hit. A driver took the blow and suffered crush injuries. Police tag bad turning and speed. Northbound straight lines. Bent bumpers. Sirens in the 109th.
A two-sedan crash at 164 St and Metcalf Ave in Queens left a 64-year-old male driver injured with crush injuries. According to the police report, contributing factors were “Turning Improperly” and “Unsafe Speed.” Data show both vehicles traveling north and going straight ahead, with impacts to a left rear and a right front bumper. The listed driver errors—Turning Improperly and Unsafe Speed—are called out for multiple involved persons. No pedestrians or cyclists were reported injured. The crash occurred in the 109th Precinct. No additional causes are cited in the report.
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Cyclist strikes elder in Flushing crosswalk▸Aug 21 - A bike hit a 76-year-old man in a Flushing crosswalk on 35 Ave at Linden St. He crossed with the signal. The front of the bike took him down. His leg shattered. He was conscious. The street failed him. The rider’s front end told the story.
A bicycle struck a 76-year-old pedestrian at 35 Ave and Linden St in Queens. The man was at the intersection, crossing with the signal, and suffered a leg fracture. According to the police report, the vehicle type was a bike with center front-end impact and damage. The report lists no rider license data and no contributing factors, but the pedestrian’s lawful crossing is clear. Driver errors were not recorded in the dataset. No pedestrian equipment factors were cited. The crash highlights a rider hitting a person who had the signal, and the impact location indicates a direct front-end strike on the victim.
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Pickup slams sedan on Northern Boulevard▸Aug 20 - Two Fords met head-on on Northern. Metal tore. A pickup’s left front crushed a sedan’s left side. One driver hurt, neck and internal pain. Others listed but unspecified. Queens pavement took the hit. Sirens followed.
A Ford pickup traveling east struck a Ford sedan traveling west near 144-19 Northern Blvd in Queens. The pickup’s left front hit the sedan’s left side doors. One male driver, 52, was injured with neck and internal complaints. Others were listed as unspecified injuries. According to the police report, contributing factors were “Unspecified.” The data lists no driver behaviors beyond both vehicles going straight ahead before impact. With no identified driver factors such as Failure to Yield or Unsafe Speed, the report leaves causes blank and highlights a violent side impact to the sedan.
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Queens SUV turn injures two passengers▸Aug 20 - An SUV turned right on 166 St at Depot Rd. The right front hit. A child passenger was listed with unspecified injury. A woman in back bled from the face. The driver reported whiplash. Streets let speed and steel win again.
A Mercedes SUV made a right turn at 166 St and Depot Rd in Queens and struck with its right front, injuring two passengers and the driver. According to the police report, the SUV was “Making Right Turn” with impact at the “Right Front Bumper.” Passenger injuries included a female rear passenger with facial bleeding and a child listed with unspecified injury. The driver reported a head injury and whiplash. The report lists contributing factors as “Unspecified,” offering no driver error codes such as Failure to Yield or Inattention Distraction. This was a single‑vehicle event involving a 2025 SUV; no pedestrians or cyclists were recorded in the data.
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79-year-old driver hurt in left-turn▸Aug 20 - The driver of an SUV turned left from Cross Island Parkway onto 160 Street and struck with the vehicle’s center front end. A 79-year-old driver suffered an elbow abrasion and remained conscious. Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction.
The driver of an SUV made a left turn from Cross Island Parkway onto 160 Street and struck with the vehicle’s center front end. A 79-year-old male driver was injured, reporting an abrasion to the elbow and remaining conscious. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" was listed as a contributing factor for the driver. Police data record the driver’s pre-crash action as Making Left Turn and the point of impact as Center Front End. The driver was not ejected and was reported using a Lap Belt & Harness. No pedestrians or cyclists are recorded in the report.
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Improper U-turn on Union Street Hits Pedestrian▸Aug 20 - A driver in a Toyota sedan made a U-turn on Union Street and struck a 49-year-old woman walking off the intersection. She suffered a back injury and was recorded in shock. Police cited Turning Improperly.
A driver in a Toyota sedan made a U-turn near 36-30 Union St in Queens and struck a 49-year-old woman who was on foot away from an intersection. She suffered a back injury and was recorded in shock. According to the police report, the contributing factors were "Turning Improperly" and "Unspecified." The report lists the driver’s pre-crash action as Making U Turn and notes point of impact and vehicle damage at the center front end, consistent with a direct strike. Police recorded the pedestrian’s location as not at an intersection.
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Taxi Hits Two Parked Hyundais on 58th Road▸Aug 17 - A taxi hit two parked Hyundais on 58th Road in Queens. Metal buckled. The 36-year-old taxi driver suffered a head injury and was incoherent. Police recorded driver inexperience as the contributing factor.
According to the police report, a taxi driver traveling east on 58th Road in Queens struck two parked Hyundais and damaged their left rear panels. The taxi driver, 36, sustained a head injury and was incoherent at the scene. The report lists "Driver Inexperience" as the contributing factor. Police recorded the taxi's pre-crash action as going straight ahead and the point of impact as the taxi's right front bumper into parked vehicles' left rear quarter panels. No pedestrians or cyclists were recorded injured. The report notes the driver's air bag deployed.
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Distracted SUV crash injures driver▸Aug 16 - Southbound SUV hit hard on College Point Blvd at King Rd. Center front crumpled. Driver injured, head bruised. Police cite distraction. Street bears the blow; people pay it.
An SUV traveling south on College Point Blvd at King Rd crashed, leaving the driver injured with a head contusion. According to the police report, the vehicle was a 2010 Toyota SUV going straight ahead, with damage at the center front end. The report lists Driver Inattention/Distraction as the contributing factor. The same distraction is noted for the driver and another occupant in the person records. No pedestrians or cyclists were listed as struck, but the impact and injuries show how distraction turns a straight path into harm. The driver’s seat belt is recorded, but the central failure was distraction.
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Unlicensed SUV Turns Left, Hits Cyclist▸Aug 15 - A driver in an unlicensed Honda SUV turned left on Kissena Blvd and hit a 29-year-old man on a bicycle. The rider suffered back injury and internal complaints. Police noted right-front damage to the SUV and center-front damage to the bike.
A driver of a Honda SUV turned left from Kissena Blvd at Kalmia Ave and hit a bicyclist. The rider, a 29-year-old man, was injured with reported back pain and internal complaints. "According to the police report," the SUV driver was unlicensed and was making a left turn when the collision occurred. Police recorded right-front quarter panel damage to the SUV and center-front damage to the bicycle. Driver errors listed in the report include the driver’s unlicensed status while making the left turn. The report also notes the bicyclist’s equipment as "Helmet (Motorcycle Only)."
14Int 1362-2025
Paladino Backs Harmful Bill Repealing Protected Lane Benchmarks▸Aug 14 - Paladino moves to cut the Streets Master Plan. The bill deletes bus- and bike-lane quotas and their definitions. Accountability drops. Riders and walkers lose clear targets. The car status quo holds.
Int 1362-2025 sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure after introduction on August 14, 2025, and referral the same day. Sponsored by Council Member Vickie Paladino. The bill amends Admin Code §19-199.1 to repeal the definitions of “protected bicycle lane” and “protected bus lane,” and to strip lane quotas from the Streets Master Plan. The matter summary says, “This bill would remove the bus lane and bike lane quotas from the Streets Master Plan.” It also deletes protected lane reporting from neighborhood investment lists, while keeping other benchmarks for APS, bus stop upgrades, TSP, intersection redesigns, ramps, and pedestrian space. Status: in committee; no vote yet.
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File Int 1362-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
14Int 1362-2025
Paladino Backs Misguided Removal Of Bus And Bike Benchmarks▸Aug 14 - Paladino’s bill guts the Streets Master Plan. It repeals definitions for protected bike and bus lanes and deletes their quotas. Riders and walkers lose firm targets. The city trades clear commitments for vague promises.
Int 1362-2025 sits in committee. The Council introduced it on August 14, 2025 and referred it to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure that day. Sponsored by Council Member Vickie Paladino (District 19). The bill repeals the definitions of protected bicycle lane and protected bus lane in Admin Code §19-199.1. It also strikes the Streets Master Plan benchmarks that required installing protected bike and bus lanes. As the matter summary states, "This bill would remove the bus lane and bike lane quotas from the Streets Master Plan." Other benchmarks remain: transit signal priority, bus stop upgrades, intersection redesigns, accessible pedestrian signals, pedestrian space, and ramps. The change erases clear lane targets for cyclists and bus riders.
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File Int 1362-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
14Int 1362-2025
Paladino Backs Misguided Removal of Bus Bicycle Benchmarks▸Aug 14 - Paladino’s bill guts the Streets Master Plan. It repeals definitions for protected bike and bus lanes and deletes their quotas. Riders and walkers lose firm targets. The city trades clear commitments for vague promises.
Int 1362-2025 sits in committee. The Council introduced it on August 14, 2025 and referred it to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure that day. Sponsored by Council Member Vickie Paladino (District 19). The bill repeals the definitions of protected bicycle lane and protected bus lane in Admin Code §19-199.1. It also strikes the Streets Master Plan benchmarks that required installing protected bike and bus lanes. As the matter summary states, "This bill would remove the bus lane and bike lane quotas from the Streets Master Plan." Other benchmarks remain: transit signal priority, bus stop upgrades, intersection redesigns, accessible pedestrian signals, pedestrian space, and ramps. The change erases clear lane targets for cyclists and bus riders.
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File Int 1362-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
14Int 1362-2025
Paladino co-sponsors bill removing bike and bus benchmarks, increasing crash risk.▸Aug 14 - Paladino moves to cut the Streets Master Plan. The bill deletes bus- and bike-lane quotas and their definitions. Accountability drops. Riders and walkers lose clear targets. The car status quo holds.
Int 1362-2025 sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure after introduction on August 14, 2025, and referral the same day. Sponsored by Council Member Vickie Paladino. The bill amends Admin Code §19-199.1 to repeal the definitions of “protected bicycle lane” and “protected bus lane,” and to strip lane quotas from the Streets Master Plan. The matter summary says, “This bill would remove the bus lane and bike lane quotas from the Streets Master Plan.” It also deletes protected lane reporting from neighborhood investment lists, while keeping other benchmarks for APS, bus stop upgrades, TSP, intersection redesigns, ramps, and pedestrian space. Status: in committee; no vote yet.
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File Int 1362-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
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Driver in SUV hits e-biker in Flushing▸Aug 13 - A driver in an SUV hit a southbound e-biker at 35 Ave and 156 St in Flushing. The 40-year-old rider fell and suffered a shoulder abrasion but remained conscious. Police list contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' Both vehicles were going straight.
The driver of an SUV traveling east collided with a southbound e-bike at 35 Ave and 156 St in Queens. The 40-year-old bicyclist was injured in the shoulder and upper arm and remained conscious. According to the police report, both vehicles were going straight ahead; the SUV showed center-front impact and the e-bike showed right-front damage. The report lists contributing factors as "Unspecified" and records no driver errors. Vehicle damage is logged as right-front bumper on the e-bike and no damage on the SUV. The police noted an abrasion to the bicyclist.
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Jeep strikes 12-year-old cyclist in Flushing▸Aug 13 - A southbound Jeep hit a 12-year-old on a bike at 160th Street. The boy went down with leg injuries. The SUV’s nose tells the story. Queens pavement took the rest. Police list factors as unspecified. The child was hurt. The driver drove on.
A Jeep sedan traveling south collided with a 12-year-old bicyclist traveling east near 43-50 160th Street in Queens. The child suffered knee and lower leg injuries and a minor burn. According to the police report, contributing factors were “Unspecified.” Driver errors listed in the data include none beyond the unspecified factors; no Failure to Yield or Distraction was recorded. The bike and the Jeep both show center-front impact, indicating a direct strike. Safety equipment for the child is listed as “None,” but appears only after the absence of identified driver errors. No other injuries were reported among vehicle occupants.
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Car Plows Into Queens Food Truck▸Aug 12 - A car slammed into a food truck in Astoria. Three people died. Metal twisted. Lives ended. The street became a scene of sudden loss.
CBS New York reported on August 12, 2025, that a car crashed into a food truck at 19th Avenue and 42nd Street in Astoria, Queens, killing three people. The article quotes witnesses, including a man who 'narrowly escaped tragedy.' Details on the driver's actions remain scarce, but the crash highlights the lethal risk vehicles pose to people on city streets. The incident raises questions about street design and the exposure of workers and customers at curbside businesses.
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Car Plows Into Queens Food Truck,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-08-12
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Taxi U-turn slams e-biker on Prince▸Aug 11 - A taxi cut a U-turn on Prince Street and hit a young e-biker going straight. The rider went down with crush injuries. Metal against flesh. Night in Flushing. The car kept turning. The street paid.
An e-bike rider, 21, was injured when a taxi making a U-turn struck him on Prince St at Roosevelt Ave in Queens. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Turning Improperly.” The taxi was making a U-turn; the e-bike was traveling straight. The bicyclist suffered crush injuries and was listed as injured. The report lists driver error: Turning Improperly. Only after that does it note the bicyclist’s safety equipment as “None,” which the report does not cite as a cause. A parked sedan was also struck in the chaos. No injuries were reported for vehicle occupants.
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Van rear-ends e-bike on Franklin▸Aug 11 - A van tailed an e-bike on Franklin Ave and hit it. The rider went down hard. Face bruised. Ejected. Midday in Flushing. Drivers sat fine. The city’s danger showed its teeth again.
A Ford van and an e-bike were traveling east on Franklin Ave at Union St in Queens when the van struck the e-bike. The 48-year-old cyclist was injured, ejected, and suffered a facial contusion. No vehicle occupants were reported injured. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Following Too Closely.” That driver error put the cyclist on the pavement. Only after that, the report notes the cyclist had “None” listed for safety equipment.
Aug 22 - SUV pulled from stop into College Point Boulevard. Sedan moving east. Metal met metal. A woman driver hurt, leg pain and shock. Police cite distraction. The road fed it. The system let it happen.
Two vehicles collided near the Long Island Expressway and College Point Boulevard in Queens. A southbound Toyota SUV was starting in traffic and struck an eastbound Infiniti sedan. One driver, a 41-year-old woman, was injured with hip and upper-leg pain and shock. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Driver Inattention/Distraction.” The data show driver error at the center. The SUV had right-front impact; the sedan took a center-front hit. No pedestrians or cyclists were listed. No other contributing factors were identified in the report.
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Queens turn gone wrong injures driver▸Aug 21 - Two sedans met at 164 St and Metcalf. Metal hit. A driver took the blow and suffered crush injuries. Police tag bad turning and speed. Northbound straight lines. Bent bumpers. Sirens in the 109th.
A two-sedan crash at 164 St and Metcalf Ave in Queens left a 64-year-old male driver injured with crush injuries. According to the police report, contributing factors were “Turning Improperly” and “Unsafe Speed.” Data show both vehicles traveling north and going straight ahead, with impacts to a left rear and a right front bumper. The listed driver errors—Turning Improperly and Unsafe Speed—are called out for multiple involved persons. No pedestrians or cyclists were reported injured. The crash occurred in the 109th Precinct. No additional causes are cited in the report.
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Cyclist strikes elder in Flushing crosswalk▸Aug 21 - A bike hit a 76-year-old man in a Flushing crosswalk on 35 Ave at Linden St. He crossed with the signal. The front of the bike took him down. His leg shattered. He was conscious. The street failed him. The rider’s front end told the story.
A bicycle struck a 76-year-old pedestrian at 35 Ave and Linden St in Queens. The man was at the intersection, crossing with the signal, and suffered a leg fracture. According to the police report, the vehicle type was a bike with center front-end impact and damage. The report lists no rider license data and no contributing factors, but the pedestrian’s lawful crossing is clear. Driver errors were not recorded in the dataset. No pedestrian equipment factors were cited. The crash highlights a rider hitting a person who had the signal, and the impact location indicates a direct front-end strike on the victim.
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Pickup slams sedan on Northern Boulevard▸Aug 20 - Two Fords met head-on on Northern. Metal tore. A pickup’s left front crushed a sedan’s left side. One driver hurt, neck and internal pain. Others listed but unspecified. Queens pavement took the hit. Sirens followed.
A Ford pickup traveling east struck a Ford sedan traveling west near 144-19 Northern Blvd in Queens. The pickup’s left front hit the sedan’s left side doors. One male driver, 52, was injured with neck and internal complaints. Others were listed as unspecified injuries. According to the police report, contributing factors were “Unspecified.” The data lists no driver behaviors beyond both vehicles going straight ahead before impact. With no identified driver factors such as Failure to Yield or Unsafe Speed, the report leaves causes blank and highlights a violent side impact to the sedan.
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Queens SUV turn injures two passengers▸Aug 20 - An SUV turned right on 166 St at Depot Rd. The right front hit. A child passenger was listed with unspecified injury. A woman in back bled from the face. The driver reported whiplash. Streets let speed and steel win again.
A Mercedes SUV made a right turn at 166 St and Depot Rd in Queens and struck with its right front, injuring two passengers and the driver. According to the police report, the SUV was “Making Right Turn” with impact at the “Right Front Bumper.” Passenger injuries included a female rear passenger with facial bleeding and a child listed with unspecified injury. The driver reported a head injury and whiplash. The report lists contributing factors as “Unspecified,” offering no driver error codes such as Failure to Yield or Inattention Distraction. This was a single‑vehicle event involving a 2025 SUV; no pedestrians or cyclists were recorded in the data.
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79-year-old driver hurt in left-turn▸Aug 20 - The driver of an SUV turned left from Cross Island Parkway onto 160 Street and struck with the vehicle’s center front end. A 79-year-old driver suffered an elbow abrasion and remained conscious. Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction.
The driver of an SUV made a left turn from Cross Island Parkway onto 160 Street and struck with the vehicle’s center front end. A 79-year-old male driver was injured, reporting an abrasion to the elbow and remaining conscious. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" was listed as a contributing factor for the driver. Police data record the driver’s pre-crash action as Making Left Turn and the point of impact as Center Front End. The driver was not ejected and was reported using a Lap Belt & Harness. No pedestrians or cyclists are recorded in the report.
20
Improper U-turn on Union Street Hits Pedestrian▸Aug 20 - A driver in a Toyota sedan made a U-turn on Union Street and struck a 49-year-old woman walking off the intersection. She suffered a back injury and was recorded in shock. Police cited Turning Improperly.
A driver in a Toyota sedan made a U-turn near 36-30 Union St in Queens and struck a 49-year-old woman who was on foot away from an intersection. She suffered a back injury and was recorded in shock. According to the police report, the contributing factors were "Turning Improperly" and "Unspecified." The report lists the driver’s pre-crash action as Making U Turn and notes point of impact and vehicle damage at the center front end, consistent with a direct strike. Police recorded the pedestrian’s location as not at an intersection.
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Taxi Hits Two Parked Hyundais on 58th Road▸Aug 17 - A taxi hit two parked Hyundais on 58th Road in Queens. Metal buckled. The 36-year-old taxi driver suffered a head injury and was incoherent. Police recorded driver inexperience as the contributing factor.
According to the police report, a taxi driver traveling east on 58th Road in Queens struck two parked Hyundais and damaged their left rear panels. The taxi driver, 36, sustained a head injury and was incoherent at the scene. The report lists "Driver Inexperience" as the contributing factor. Police recorded the taxi's pre-crash action as going straight ahead and the point of impact as the taxi's right front bumper into parked vehicles' left rear quarter panels. No pedestrians or cyclists were recorded injured. The report notes the driver's air bag deployed.
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Distracted SUV crash injures driver▸Aug 16 - Southbound SUV hit hard on College Point Blvd at King Rd. Center front crumpled. Driver injured, head bruised. Police cite distraction. Street bears the blow; people pay it.
An SUV traveling south on College Point Blvd at King Rd crashed, leaving the driver injured with a head contusion. According to the police report, the vehicle was a 2010 Toyota SUV going straight ahead, with damage at the center front end. The report lists Driver Inattention/Distraction as the contributing factor. The same distraction is noted for the driver and another occupant in the person records. No pedestrians or cyclists were listed as struck, but the impact and injuries show how distraction turns a straight path into harm. The driver’s seat belt is recorded, but the central failure was distraction.
15
Unlicensed SUV Turns Left, Hits Cyclist▸Aug 15 - A driver in an unlicensed Honda SUV turned left on Kissena Blvd and hit a 29-year-old man on a bicycle. The rider suffered back injury and internal complaints. Police noted right-front damage to the SUV and center-front damage to the bike.
A driver of a Honda SUV turned left from Kissena Blvd at Kalmia Ave and hit a bicyclist. The rider, a 29-year-old man, was injured with reported back pain and internal complaints. "According to the police report," the SUV driver was unlicensed and was making a left turn when the collision occurred. Police recorded right-front quarter panel damage to the SUV and center-front damage to the bicycle. Driver errors listed in the report include the driver’s unlicensed status while making the left turn. The report also notes the bicyclist’s equipment as "Helmet (Motorcycle Only)."
14Int 1362-2025
Paladino Backs Harmful Bill Repealing Protected Lane Benchmarks▸Aug 14 - Paladino moves to cut the Streets Master Plan. The bill deletes bus- and bike-lane quotas and their definitions. Accountability drops. Riders and walkers lose clear targets. The car status quo holds.
Int 1362-2025 sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure after introduction on August 14, 2025, and referral the same day. Sponsored by Council Member Vickie Paladino. The bill amends Admin Code §19-199.1 to repeal the definitions of “protected bicycle lane” and “protected bus lane,” and to strip lane quotas from the Streets Master Plan. The matter summary says, “This bill would remove the bus lane and bike lane quotas from the Streets Master Plan.” It also deletes protected lane reporting from neighborhood investment lists, while keeping other benchmarks for APS, bus stop upgrades, TSP, intersection redesigns, ramps, and pedestrian space. Status: in committee; no vote yet.
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File Int 1362-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
14Int 1362-2025
Paladino Backs Misguided Removal Of Bus And Bike Benchmarks▸Aug 14 - Paladino’s bill guts the Streets Master Plan. It repeals definitions for protected bike and bus lanes and deletes their quotas. Riders and walkers lose firm targets. The city trades clear commitments for vague promises.
Int 1362-2025 sits in committee. The Council introduced it on August 14, 2025 and referred it to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure that day. Sponsored by Council Member Vickie Paladino (District 19). The bill repeals the definitions of protected bicycle lane and protected bus lane in Admin Code §19-199.1. It also strikes the Streets Master Plan benchmarks that required installing protected bike and bus lanes. As the matter summary states, "This bill would remove the bus lane and bike lane quotas from the Streets Master Plan." Other benchmarks remain: transit signal priority, bus stop upgrades, intersection redesigns, accessible pedestrian signals, pedestrian space, and ramps. The change erases clear lane targets for cyclists and bus riders.
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File Int 1362-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
14Int 1362-2025
Paladino Backs Misguided Removal of Bus Bicycle Benchmarks▸Aug 14 - Paladino’s bill guts the Streets Master Plan. It repeals definitions for protected bike and bus lanes and deletes their quotas. Riders and walkers lose firm targets. The city trades clear commitments for vague promises.
Int 1362-2025 sits in committee. The Council introduced it on August 14, 2025 and referred it to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure that day. Sponsored by Council Member Vickie Paladino (District 19). The bill repeals the definitions of protected bicycle lane and protected bus lane in Admin Code §19-199.1. It also strikes the Streets Master Plan benchmarks that required installing protected bike and bus lanes. As the matter summary states, "This bill would remove the bus lane and bike lane quotas from the Streets Master Plan." Other benchmarks remain: transit signal priority, bus stop upgrades, intersection redesigns, accessible pedestrian signals, pedestrian space, and ramps. The change erases clear lane targets for cyclists and bus riders.
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File Int 1362-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
14Int 1362-2025
Paladino co-sponsors bill removing bike and bus benchmarks, increasing crash risk.▸Aug 14 - Paladino moves to cut the Streets Master Plan. The bill deletes bus- and bike-lane quotas and their definitions. Accountability drops. Riders and walkers lose clear targets. The car status quo holds.
Int 1362-2025 sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure after introduction on August 14, 2025, and referral the same day. Sponsored by Council Member Vickie Paladino. The bill amends Admin Code §19-199.1 to repeal the definitions of “protected bicycle lane” and “protected bus lane,” and to strip lane quotas from the Streets Master Plan. The matter summary says, “This bill would remove the bus lane and bike lane quotas from the Streets Master Plan.” It also deletes protected lane reporting from neighborhood investment lists, while keeping other benchmarks for APS, bus stop upgrades, TSP, intersection redesigns, ramps, and pedestrian space. Status: in committee; no vote yet.
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File Int 1362-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
13
Driver in SUV hits e-biker in Flushing▸Aug 13 - A driver in an SUV hit a southbound e-biker at 35 Ave and 156 St in Flushing. The 40-year-old rider fell and suffered a shoulder abrasion but remained conscious. Police list contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' Both vehicles were going straight.
The driver of an SUV traveling east collided with a southbound e-bike at 35 Ave and 156 St in Queens. The 40-year-old bicyclist was injured in the shoulder and upper arm and remained conscious. According to the police report, both vehicles were going straight ahead; the SUV showed center-front impact and the e-bike showed right-front damage. The report lists contributing factors as "Unspecified" and records no driver errors. Vehicle damage is logged as right-front bumper on the e-bike and no damage on the SUV. The police noted an abrasion to the bicyclist.
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Jeep strikes 12-year-old cyclist in Flushing▸Aug 13 - A southbound Jeep hit a 12-year-old on a bike at 160th Street. The boy went down with leg injuries. The SUV’s nose tells the story. Queens pavement took the rest. Police list factors as unspecified. The child was hurt. The driver drove on.
A Jeep sedan traveling south collided with a 12-year-old bicyclist traveling east near 43-50 160th Street in Queens. The child suffered knee and lower leg injuries and a minor burn. According to the police report, contributing factors were “Unspecified.” Driver errors listed in the data include none beyond the unspecified factors; no Failure to Yield or Distraction was recorded. The bike and the Jeep both show center-front impact, indicating a direct strike. Safety equipment for the child is listed as “None,” but appears only after the absence of identified driver errors. No other injuries were reported among vehicle occupants.
12
Car Plows Into Queens Food Truck▸Aug 12 - A car slammed into a food truck in Astoria. Three people died. Metal twisted. Lives ended. The street became a scene of sudden loss.
CBS New York reported on August 12, 2025, that a car crashed into a food truck at 19th Avenue and 42nd Street in Astoria, Queens, killing three people. The article quotes witnesses, including a man who 'narrowly escaped tragedy.' Details on the driver's actions remain scarce, but the crash highlights the lethal risk vehicles pose to people on city streets. The incident raises questions about street design and the exposure of workers and customers at curbside businesses.
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Car Plows Into Queens Food Truck,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-08-12
11
Taxi U-turn slams e-biker on Prince▸Aug 11 - A taxi cut a U-turn on Prince Street and hit a young e-biker going straight. The rider went down with crush injuries. Metal against flesh. Night in Flushing. The car kept turning. The street paid.
An e-bike rider, 21, was injured when a taxi making a U-turn struck him on Prince St at Roosevelt Ave in Queens. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Turning Improperly.” The taxi was making a U-turn; the e-bike was traveling straight. The bicyclist suffered crush injuries and was listed as injured. The report lists driver error: Turning Improperly. Only after that does it note the bicyclist’s safety equipment as “None,” which the report does not cite as a cause. A parked sedan was also struck in the chaos. No injuries were reported for vehicle occupants.
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Van rear-ends e-bike on Franklin▸Aug 11 - A van tailed an e-bike on Franklin Ave and hit it. The rider went down hard. Face bruised. Ejected. Midday in Flushing. Drivers sat fine. The city’s danger showed its teeth again.
A Ford van and an e-bike were traveling east on Franklin Ave at Union St in Queens when the van struck the e-bike. The 48-year-old cyclist was injured, ejected, and suffered a facial contusion. No vehicle occupants were reported injured. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Following Too Closely.” That driver error put the cyclist on the pavement. Only after that, the report notes the cyclist had “None” listed for safety equipment.
Aug 21 - Two sedans met at 164 St and Metcalf. Metal hit. A driver took the blow and suffered crush injuries. Police tag bad turning and speed. Northbound straight lines. Bent bumpers. Sirens in the 109th.
A two-sedan crash at 164 St and Metcalf Ave in Queens left a 64-year-old male driver injured with crush injuries. According to the police report, contributing factors were “Turning Improperly” and “Unsafe Speed.” Data show both vehicles traveling north and going straight ahead, with impacts to a left rear and a right front bumper. The listed driver errors—Turning Improperly and Unsafe Speed—are called out for multiple involved persons. No pedestrians or cyclists were reported injured. The crash occurred in the 109th Precinct. No additional causes are cited in the report.
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Cyclist strikes elder in Flushing crosswalk▸Aug 21 - A bike hit a 76-year-old man in a Flushing crosswalk on 35 Ave at Linden St. He crossed with the signal. The front of the bike took him down. His leg shattered. He was conscious. The street failed him. The rider’s front end told the story.
A bicycle struck a 76-year-old pedestrian at 35 Ave and Linden St in Queens. The man was at the intersection, crossing with the signal, and suffered a leg fracture. According to the police report, the vehicle type was a bike with center front-end impact and damage. The report lists no rider license data and no contributing factors, but the pedestrian’s lawful crossing is clear. Driver errors were not recorded in the dataset. No pedestrian equipment factors were cited. The crash highlights a rider hitting a person who had the signal, and the impact location indicates a direct front-end strike on the victim.
20
Pickup slams sedan on Northern Boulevard▸Aug 20 - Two Fords met head-on on Northern. Metal tore. A pickup’s left front crushed a sedan’s left side. One driver hurt, neck and internal pain. Others listed but unspecified. Queens pavement took the hit. Sirens followed.
A Ford pickup traveling east struck a Ford sedan traveling west near 144-19 Northern Blvd in Queens. The pickup’s left front hit the sedan’s left side doors. One male driver, 52, was injured with neck and internal complaints. Others were listed as unspecified injuries. According to the police report, contributing factors were “Unspecified.” The data lists no driver behaviors beyond both vehicles going straight ahead before impact. With no identified driver factors such as Failure to Yield or Unsafe Speed, the report leaves causes blank and highlights a violent side impact to the sedan.
20
Queens SUV turn injures two passengers▸Aug 20 - An SUV turned right on 166 St at Depot Rd. The right front hit. A child passenger was listed with unspecified injury. A woman in back bled from the face. The driver reported whiplash. Streets let speed and steel win again.
A Mercedes SUV made a right turn at 166 St and Depot Rd in Queens and struck with its right front, injuring two passengers and the driver. According to the police report, the SUV was “Making Right Turn” with impact at the “Right Front Bumper.” Passenger injuries included a female rear passenger with facial bleeding and a child listed with unspecified injury. The driver reported a head injury and whiplash. The report lists contributing factors as “Unspecified,” offering no driver error codes such as Failure to Yield or Inattention Distraction. This was a single‑vehicle event involving a 2025 SUV; no pedestrians or cyclists were recorded in the data.
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79-year-old driver hurt in left-turn▸Aug 20 - The driver of an SUV turned left from Cross Island Parkway onto 160 Street and struck with the vehicle’s center front end. A 79-year-old driver suffered an elbow abrasion and remained conscious. Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction.
The driver of an SUV made a left turn from Cross Island Parkway onto 160 Street and struck with the vehicle’s center front end. A 79-year-old male driver was injured, reporting an abrasion to the elbow and remaining conscious. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" was listed as a contributing factor for the driver. Police data record the driver’s pre-crash action as Making Left Turn and the point of impact as Center Front End. The driver was not ejected and was reported using a Lap Belt & Harness. No pedestrians or cyclists are recorded in the report.
20
Improper U-turn on Union Street Hits Pedestrian▸Aug 20 - A driver in a Toyota sedan made a U-turn on Union Street and struck a 49-year-old woman walking off the intersection. She suffered a back injury and was recorded in shock. Police cited Turning Improperly.
A driver in a Toyota sedan made a U-turn near 36-30 Union St in Queens and struck a 49-year-old woman who was on foot away from an intersection. She suffered a back injury and was recorded in shock. According to the police report, the contributing factors were "Turning Improperly" and "Unspecified." The report lists the driver’s pre-crash action as Making U Turn and notes point of impact and vehicle damage at the center front end, consistent with a direct strike. Police recorded the pedestrian’s location as not at an intersection.
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Taxi Hits Two Parked Hyundais on 58th Road▸Aug 17 - A taxi hit two parked Hyundais on 58th Road in Queens. Metal buckled. The 36-year-old taxi driver suffered a head injury and was incoherent. Police recorded driver inexperience as the contributing factor.
According to the police report, a taxi driver traveling east on 58th Road in Queens struck two parked Hyundais and damaged their left rear panels. The taxi driver, 36, sustained a head injury and was incoherent at the scene. The report lists "Driver Inexperience" as the contributing factor. Police recorded the taxi's pre-crash action as going straight ahead and the point of impact as the taxi's right front bumper into parked vehicles' left rear quarter panels. No pedestrians or cyclists were recorded injured. The report notes the driver's air bag deployed.
16
Distracted SUV crash injures driver▸Aug 16 - Southbound SUV hit hard on College Point Blvd at King Rd. Center front crumpled. Driver injured, head bruised. Police cite distraction. Street bears the blow; people pay it.
An SUV traveling south on College Point Blvd at King Rd crashed, leaving the driver injured with a head contusion. According to the police report, the vehicle was a 2010 Toyota SUV going straight ahead, with damage at the center front end. The report lists Driver Inattention/Distraction as the contributing factor. The same distraction is noted for the driver and another occupant in the person records. No pedestrians or cyclists were listed as struck, but the impact and injuries show how distraction turns a straight path into harm. The driver’s seat belt is recorded, but the central failure was distraction.
15
Unlicensed SUV Turns Left, Hits Cyclist▸Aug 15 - A driver in an unlicensed Honda SUV turned left on Kissena Blvd and hit a 29-year-old man on a bicycle. The rider suffered back injury and internal complaints. Police noted right-front damage to the SUV and center-front damage to the bike.
A driver of a Honda SUV turned left from Kissena Blvd at Kalmia Ave and hit a bicyclist. The rider, a 29-year-old man, was injured with reported back pain and internal complaints. "According to the police report," the SUV driver was unlicensed and was making a left turn when the collision occurred. Police recorded right-front quarter panel damage to the SUV and center-front damage to the bicycle. Driver errors listed in the report include the driver’s unlicensed status while making the left turn. The report also notes the bicyclist’s equipment as "Helmet (Motorcycle Only)."
14Int 1362-2025
Paladino Backs Harmful Bill Repealing Protected Lane Benchmarks▸Aug 14 - Paladino moves to cut the Streets Master Plan. The bill deletes bus- and bike-lane quotas and their definitions. Accountability drops. Riders and walkers lose clear targets. The car status quo holds.
Int 1362-2025 sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure after introduction on August 14, 2025, and referral the same day. Sponsored by Council Member Vickie Paladino. The bill amends Admin Code §19-199.1 to repeal the definitions of “protected bicycle lane” and “protected bus lane,” and to strip lane quotas from the Streets Master Plan. The matter summary says, “This bill would remove the bus lane and bike lane quotas from the Streets Master Plan.” It also deletes protected lane reporting from neighborhood investment lists, while keeping other benchmarks for APS, bus stop upgrades, TSP, intersection redesigns, ramps, and pedestrian space. Status: in committee; no vote yet.
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File Int 1362-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
14Int 1362-2025
Paladino Backs Misguided Removal Of Bus And Bike Benchmarks▸Aug 14 - Paladino’s bill guts the Streets Master Plan. It repeals definitions for protected bike and bus lanes and deletes their quotas. Riders and walkers lose firm targets. The city trades clear commitments for vague promises.
Int 1362-2025 sits in committee. The Council introduced it on August 14, 2025 and referred it to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure that day. Sponsored by Council Member Vickie Paladino (District 19). The bill repeals the definitions of protected bicycle lane and protected bus lane in Admin Code §19-199.1. It also strikes the Streets Master Plan benchmarks that required installing protected bike and bus lanes. As the matter summary states, "This bill would remove the bus lane and bike lane quotas from the Streets Master Plan." Other benchmarks remain: transit signal priority, bus stop upgrades, intersection redesigns, accessible pedestrian signals, pedestrian space, and ramps. The change erases clear lane targets for cyclists and bus riders.
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File Int 1362-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
14Int 1362-2025
Paladino Backs Misguided Removal of Bus Bicycle Benchmarks▸Aug 14 - Paladino’s bill guts the Streets Master Plan. It repeals definitions for protected bike and bus lanes and deletes their quotas. Riders and walkers lose firm targets. The city trades clear commitments for vague promises.
Int 1362-2025 sits in committee. The Council introduced it on August 14, 2025 and referred it to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure that day. Sponsored by Council Member Vickie Paladino (District 19). The bill repeals the definitions of protected bicycle lane and protected bus lane in Admin Code §19-199.1. It also strikes the Streets Master Plan benchmarks that required installing protected bike and bus lanes. As the matter summary states, "This bill would remove the bus lane and bike lane quotas from the Streets Master Plan." Other benchmarks remain: transit signal priority, bus stop upgrades, intersection redesigns, accessible pedestrian signals, pedestrian space, and ramps. The change erases clear lane targets for cyclists and bus riders.
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File Int 1362-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
14Int 1362-2025
Paladino co-sponsors bill removing bike and bus benchmarks, increasing crash risk.▸Aug 14 - Paladino moves to cut the Streets Master Plan. The bill deletes bus- and bike-lane quotas and their definitions. Accountability drops. Riders and walkers lose clear targets. The car status quo holds.
Int 1362-2025 sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure after introduction on August 14, 2025, and referral the same day. Sponsored by Council Member Vickie Paladino. The bill amends Admin Code §19-199.1 to repeal the definitions of “protected bicycle lane” and “protected bus lane,” and to strip lane quotas from the Streets Master Plan. The matter summary says, “This bill would remove the bus lane and bike lane quotas from the Streets Master Plan.” It also deletes protected lane reporting from neighborhood investment lists, while keeping other benchmarks for APS, bus stop upgrades, TSP, intersection redesigns, ramps, and pedestrian space. Status: in committee; no vote yet.
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File Int 1362-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
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Driver in SUV hits e-biker in Flushing▸Aug 13 - A driver in an SUV hit a southbound e-biker at 35 Ave and 156 St in Flushing. The 40-year-old rider fell and suffered a shoulder abrasion but remained conscious. Police list contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' Both vehicles were going straight.
The driver of an SUV traveling east collided with a southbound e-bike at 35 Ave and 156 St in Queens. The 40-year-old bicyclist was injured in the shoulder and upper arm and remained conscious. According to the police report, both vehicles were going straight ahead; the SUV showed center-front impact and the e-bike showed right-front damage. The report lists contributing factors as "Unspecified" and records no driver errors. Vehicle damage is logged as right-front bumper on the e-bike and no damage on the SUV. The police noted an abrasion to the bicyclist.
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Jeep strikes 12-year-old cyclist in Flushing▸Aug 13 - A southbound Jeep hit a 12-year-old on a bike at 160th Street. The boy went down with leg injuries. The SUV’s nose tells the story. Queens pavement took the rest. Police list factors as unspecified. The child was hurt. The driver drove on.
A Jeep sedan traveling south collided with a 12-year-old bicyclist traveling east near 43-50 160th Street in Queens. The child suffered knee and lower leg injuries and a minor burn. According to the police report, contributing factors were “Unspecified.” Driver errors listed in the data include none beyond the unspecified factors; no Failure to Yield or Distraction was recorded. The bike and the Jeep both show center-front impact, indicating a direct strike. Safety equipment for the child is listed as “None,” but appears only after the absence of identified driver errors. No other injuries were reported among vehicle occupants.
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Car Plows Into Queens Food Truck▸Aug 12 - A car slammed into a food truck in Astoria. Three people died. Metal twisted. Lives ended. The street became a scene of sudden loss.
CBS New York reported on August 12, 2025, that a car crashed into a food truck at 19th Avenue and 42nd Street in Astoria, Queens, killing three people. The article quotes witnesses, including a man who 'narrowly escaped tragedy.' Details on the driver's actions remain scarce, but the crash highlights the lethal risk vehicles pose to people on city streets. The incident raises questions about street design and the exposure of workers and customers at curbside businesses.
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Car Plows Into Queens Food Truck,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-08-12
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Taxi U-turn slams e-biker on Prince▸Aug 11 - A taxi cut a U-turn on Prince Street and hit a young e-biker going straight. The rider went down with crush injuries. Metal against flesh. Night in Flushing. The car kept turning. The street paid.
An e-bike rider, 21, was injured when a taxi making a U-turn struck him on Prince St at Roosevelt Ave in Queens. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Turning Improperly.” The taxi was making a U-turn; the e-bike was traveling straight. The bicyclist suffered crush injuries and was listed as injured. The report lists driver error: Turning Improperly. Only after that does it note the bicyclist’s safety equipment as “None,” which the report does not cite as a cause. A parked sedan was also struck in the chaos. No injuries were reported for vehicle occupants.
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Van rear-ends e-bike on Franklin▸Aug 11 - A van tailed an e-bike on Franklin Ave and hit it. The rider went down hard. Face bruised. Ejected. Midday in Flushing. Drivers sat fine. The city’s danger showed its teeth again.
A Ford van and an e-bike were traveling east on Franklin Ave at Union St in Queens when the van struck the e-bike. The 48-year-old cyclist was injured, ejected, and suffered a facial contusion. No vehicle occupants were reported injured. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Following Too Closely.” That driver error put the cyclist on the pavement. Only after that, the report notes the cyclist had “None” listed for safety equipment.
Aug 21 - A bike hit a 76-year-old man in a Flushing crosswalk on 35 Ave at Linden St. He crossed with the signal. The front of the bike took him down. His leg shattered. He was conscious. The street failed him. The rider’s front end told the story.
A bicycle struck a 76-year-old pedestrian at 35 Ave and Linden St in Queens. The man was at the intersection, crossing with the signal, and suffered a leg fracture. According to the police report, the vehicle type was a bike with center front-end impact and damage. The report lists no rider license data and no contributing factors, but the pedestrian’s lawful crossing is clear. Driver errors were not recorded in the dataset. No pedestrian equipment factors were cited. The crash highlights a rider hitting a person who had the signal, and the impact location indicates a direct front-end strike on the victim.
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Pickup slams sedan on Northern Boulevard▸Aug 20 - Two Fords met head-on on Northern. Metal tore. A pickup’s left front crushed a sedan’s left side. One driver hurt, neck and internal pain. Others listed but unspecified. Queens pavement took the hit. Sirens followed.
A Ford pickup traveling east struck a Ford sedan traveling west near 144-19 Northern Blvd in Queens. The pickup’s left front hit the sedan’s left side doors. One male driver, 52, was injured with neck and internal complaints. Others were listed as unspecified injuries. According to the police report, contributing factors were “Unspecified.” The data lists no driver behaviors beyond both vehicles going straight ahead before impact. With no identified driver factors such as Failure to Yield or Unsafe Speed, the report leaves causes blank and highlights a violent side impact to the sedan.
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Queens SUV turn injures two passengers▸Aug 20 - An SUV turned right on 166 St at Depot Rd. The right front hit. A child passenger was listed with unspecified injury. A woman in back bled from the face. The driver reported whiplash. Streets let speed and steel win again.
A Mercedes SUV made a right turn at 166 St and Depot Rd in Queens and struck with its right front, injuring two passengers and the driver. According to the police report, the SUV was “Making Right Turn” with impact at the “Right Front Bumper.” Passenger injuries included a female rear passenger with facial bleeding and a child listed with unspecified injury. The driver reported a head injury and whiplash. The report lists contributing factors as “Unspecified,” offering no driver error codes such as Failure to Yield or Inattention Distraction. This was a single‑vehicle event involving a 2025 SUV; no pedestrians or cyclists were recorded in the data.
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79-year-old driver hurt in left-turn▸Aug 20 - The driver of an SUV turned left from Cross Island Parkway onto 160 Street and struck with the vehicle’s center front end. A 79-year-old driver suffered an elbow abrasion and remained conscious. Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction.
The driver of an SUV made a left turn from Cross Island Parkway onto 160 Street and struck with the vehicle’s center front end. A 79-year-old male driver was injured, reporting an abrasion to the elbow and remaining conscious. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" was listed as a contributing factor for the driver. Police data record the driver’s pre-crash action as Making Left Turn and the point of impact as Center Front End. The driver was not ejected and was reported using a Lap Belt & Harness. No pedestrians or cyclists are recorded in the report.
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Improper U-turn on Union Street Hits Pedestrian▸Aug 20 - A driver in a Toyota sedan made a U-turn on Union Street and struck a 49-year-old woman walking off the intersection. She suffered a back injury and was recorded in shock. Police cited Turning Improperly.
A driver in a Toyota sedan made a U-turn near 36-30 Union St in Queens and struck a 49-year-old woman who was on foot away from an intersection. She suffered a back injury and was recorded in shock. According to the police report, the contributing factors were "Turning Improperly" and "Unspecified." The report lists the driver’s pre-crash action as Making U Turn and notes point of impact and vehicle damage at the center front end, consistent with a direct strike. Police recorded the pedestrian’s location as not at an intersection.
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Taxi Hits Two Parked Hyundais on 58th Road▸Aug 17 - A taxi hit two parked Hyundais on 58th Road in Queens. Metal buckled. The 36-year-old taxi driver suffered a head injury and was incoherent. Police recorded driver inexperience as the contributing factor.
According to the police report, a taxi driver traveling east on 58th Road in Queens struck two parked Hyundais and damaged their left rear panels. The taxi driver, 36, sustained a head injury and was incoherent at the scene. The report lists "Driver Inexperience" as the contributing factor. Police recorded the taxi's pre-crash action as going straight ahead and the point of impact as the taxi's right front bumper into parked vehicles' left rear quarter panels. No pedestrians or cyclists were recorded injured. The report notes the driver's air bag deployed.
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Distracted SUV crash injures driver▸Aug 16 - Southbound SUV hit hard on College Point Blvd at King Rd. Center front crumpled. Driver injured, head bruised. Police cite distraction. Street bears the blow; people pay it.
An SUV traveling south on College Point Blvd at King Rd crashed, leaving the driver injured with a head contusion. According to the police report, the vehicle was a 2010 Toyota SUV going straight ahead, with damage at the center front end. The report lists Driver Inattention/Distraction as the contributing factor. The same distraction is noted for the driver and another occupant in the person records. No pedestrians or cyclists were listed as struck, but the impact and injuries show how distraction turns a straight path into harm. The driver’s seat belt is recorded, but the central failure was distraction.
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Unlicensed SUV Turns Left, Hits Cyclist▸Aug 15 - A driver in an unlicensed Honda SUV turned left on Kissena Blvd and hit a 29-year-old man on a bicycle. The rider suffered back injury and internal complaints. Police noted right-front damage to the SUV and center-front damage to the bike.
A driver of a Honda SUV turned left from Kissena Blvd at Kalmia Ave and hit a bicyclist. The rider, a 29-year-old man, was injured with reported back pain and internal complaints. "According to the police report," the SUV driver was unlicensed and was making a left turn when the collision occurred. Police recorded right-front quarter panel damage to the SUV and center-front damage to the bicycle. Driver errors listed in the report include the driver’s unlicensed status while making the left turn. The report also notes the bicyclist’s equipment as "Helmet (Motorcycle Only)."
14Int 1362-2025
Paladino Backs Harmful Bill Repealing Protected Lane Benchmarks▸Aug 14 - Paladino moves to cut the Streets Master Plan. The bill deletes bus- and bike-lane quotas and their definitions. Accountability drops. Riders and walkers lose clear targets. The car status quo holds.
Int 1362-2025 sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure after introduction on August 14, 2025, and referral the same day. Sponsored by Council Member Vickie Paladino. The bill amends Admin Code §19-199.1 to repeal the definitions of “protected bicycle lane” and “protected bus lane,” and to strip lane quotas from the Streets Master Plan. The matter summary says, “This bill would remove the bus lane and bike lane quotas from the Streets Master Plan.” It also deletes protected lane reporting from neighborhood investment lists, while keeping other benchmarks for APS, bus stop upgrades, TSP, intersection redesigns, ramps, and pedestrian space. Status: in committee; no vote yet.
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File Int 1362-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
14Int 1362-2025
Paladino Backs Misguided Removal Of Bus And Bike Benchmarks▸Aug 14 - Paladino’s bill guts the Streets Master Plan. It repeals definitions for protected bike and bus lanes and deletes their quotas. Riders and walkers lose firm targets. The city trades clear commitments for vague promises.
Int 1362-2025 sits in committee. The Council introduced it on August 14, 2025 and referred it to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure that day. Sponsored by Council Member Vickie Paladino (District 19). The bill repeals the definitions of protected bicycle lane and protected bus lane in Admin Code §19-199.1. It also strikes the Streets Master Plan benchmarks that required installing protected bike and bus lanes. As the matter summary states, "This bill would remove the bus lane and bike lane quotas from the Streets Master Plan." Other benchmarks remain: transit signal priority, bus stop upgrades, intersection redesigns, accessible pedestrian signals, pedestrian space, and ramps. The change erases clear lane targets for cyclists and bus riders.
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File Int 1362-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
14Int 1362-2025
Paladino Backs Misguided Removal of Bus Bicycle Benchmarks▸Aug 14 - Paladino’s bill guts the Streets Master Plan. It repeals definitions for protected bike and bus lanes and deletes their quotas. Riders and walkers lose firm targets. The city trades clear commitments for vague promises.
Int 1362-2025 sits in committee. The Council introduced it on August 14, 2025 and referred it to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure that day. Sponsored by Council Member Vickie Paladino (District 19). The bill repeals the definitions of protected bicycle lane and protected bus lane in Admin Code §19-199.1. It also strikes the Streets Master Plan benchmarks that required installing protected bike and bus lanes. As the matter summary states, "This bill would remove the bus lane and bike lane quotas from the Streets Master Plan." Other benchmarks remain: transit signal priority, bus stop upgrades, intersection redesigns, accessible pedestrian signals, pedestrian space, and ramps. The change erases clear lane targets for cyclists and bus riders.
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File Int 1362-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
14Int 1362-2025
Paladino co-sponsors bill removing bike and bus benchmarks, increasing crash risk.▸Aug 14 - Paladino moves to cut the Streets Master Plan. The bill deletes bus- and bike-lane quotas and their definitions. Accountability drops. Riders and walkers lose clear targets. The car status quo holds.
Int 1362-2025 sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure after introduction on August 14, 2025, and referral the same day. Sponsored by Council Member Vickie Paladino. The bill amends Admin Code §19-199.1 to repeal the definitions of “protected bicycle lane” and “protected bus lane,” and to strip lane quotas from the Streets Master Plan. The matter summary says, “This bill would remove the bus lane and bike lane quotas from the Streets Master Plan.” It also deletes protected lane reporting from neighborhood investment lists, while keeping other benchmarks for APS, bus stop upgrades, TSP, intersection redesigns, ramps, and pedestrian space. Status: in committee; no vote yet.
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File Int 1362-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
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Driver in SUV hits e-biker in Flushing▸Aug 13 - A driver in an SUV hit a southbound e-biker at 35 Ave and 156 St in Flushing. The 40-year-old rider fell and suffered a shoulder abrasion but remained conscious. Police list contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' Both vehicles were going straight.
The driver of an SUV traveling east collided with a southbound e-bike at 35 Ave and 156 St in Queens. The 40-year-old bicyclist was injured in the shoulder and upper arm and remained conscious. According to the police report, both vehicles were going straight ahead; the SUV showed center-front impact and the e-bike showed right-front damage. The report lists contributing factors as "Unspecified" and records no driver errors. Vehicle damage is logged as right-front bumper on the e-bike and no damage on the SUV. The police noted an abrasion to the bicyclist.
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Jeep strikes 12-year-old cyclist in Flushing▸Aug 13 - A southbound Jeep hit a 12-year-old on a bike at 160th Street. The boy went down with leg injuries. The SUV’s nose tells the story. Queens pavement took the rest. Police list factors as unspecified. The child was hurt. The driver drove on.
A Jeep sedan traveling south collided with a 12-year-old bicyclist traveling east near 43-50 160th Street in Queens. The child suffered knee and lower leg injuries and a minor burn. According to the police report, contributing factors were “Unspecified.” Driver errors listed in the data include none beyond the unspecified factors; no Failure to Yield or Distraction was recorded. The bike and the Jeep both show center-front impact, indicating a direct strike. Safety equipment for the child is listed as “None,” but appears only after the absence of identified driver errors. No other injuries were reported among vehicle occupants.
12
Car Plows Into Queens Food Truck▸Aug 12 - A car slammed into a food truck in Astoria. Three people died. Metal twisted. Lives ended. The street became a scene of sudden loss.
CBS New York reported on August 12, 2025, that a car crashed into a food truck at 19th Avenue and 42nd Street in Astoria, Queens, killing three people. The article quotes witnesses, including a man who 'narrowly escaped tragedy.' Details on the driver's actions remain scarce, but the crash highlights the lethal risk vehicles pose to people on city streets. The incident raises questions about street design and the exposure of workers and customers at curbside businesses.
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Car Plows Into Queens Food Truck,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-08-12
11
Taxi U-turn slams e-biker on Prince▸Aug 11 - A taxi cut a U-turn on Prince Street and hit a young e-biker going straight. The rider went down with crush injuries. Metal against flesh. Night in Flushing. The car kept turning. The street paid.
An e-bike rider, 21, was injured when a taxi making a U-turn struck him on Prince St at Roosevelt Ave in Queens. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Turning Improperly.” The taxi was making a U-turn; the e-bike was traveling straight. The bicyclist suffered crush injuries and was listed as injured. The report lists driver error: Turning Improperly. Only after that does it note the bicyclist’s safety equipment as “None,” which the report does not cite as a cause. A parked sedan was also struck in the chaos. No injuries were reported for vehicle occupants.
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Van rear-ends e-bike on Franklin▸Aug 11 - A van tailed an e-bike on Franklin Ave and hit it. The rider went down hard. Face bruised. Ejected. Midday in Flushing. Drivers sat fine. The city’s danger showed its teeth again.
A Ford van and an e-bike were traveling east on Franklin Ave at Union St in Queens when the van struck the e-bike. The 48-year-old cyclist was injured, ejected, and suffered a facial contusion. No vehicle occupants were reported injured. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Following Too Closely.” That driver error put the cyclist on the pavement. Only after that, the report notes the cyclist had “None” listed for safety equipment.
Aug 20 - Two Fords met head-on on Northern. Metal tore. A pickup’s left front crushed a sedan’s left side. One driver hurt, neck and internal pain. Others listed but unspecified. Queens pavement took the hit. Sirens followed.
A Ford pickup traveling east struck a Ford sedan traveling west near 144-19 Northern Blvd in Queens. The pickup’s left front hit the sedan’s left side doors. One male driver, 52, was injured with neck and internal complaints. Others were listed as unspecified injuries. According to the police report, contributing factors were “Unspecified.” The data lists no driver behaviors beyond both vehicles going straight ahead before impact. With no identified driver factors such as Failure to Yield or Unsafe Speed, the report leaves causes blank and highlights a violent side impact to the sedan.
20
Queens SUV turn injures two passengers▸Aug 20 - An SUV turned right on 166 St at Depot Rd. The right front hit. A child passenger was listed with unspecified injury. A woman in back bled from the face. The driver reported whiplash. Streets let speed and steel win again.
A Mercedes SUV made a right turn at 166 St and Depot Rd in Queens and struck with its right front, injuring two passengers and the driver. According to the police report, the SUV was “Making Right Turn” with impact at the “Right Front Bumper.” Passenger injuries included a female rear passenger with facial bleeding and a child listed with unspecified injury. The driver reported a head injury and whiplash. The report lists contributing factors as “Unspecified,” offering no driver error codes such as Failure to Yield or Inattention Distraction. This was a single‑vehicle event involving a 2025 SUV; no pedestrians or cyclists were recorded in the data.
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79-year-old driver hurt in left-turn▸Aug 20 - The driver of an SUV turned left from Cross Island Parkway onto 160 Street and struck with the vehicle’s center front end. A 79-year-old driver suffered an elbow abrasion and remained conscious. Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction.
The driver of an SUV made a left turn from Cross Island Parkway onto 160 Street and struck with the vehicle’s center front end. A 79-year-old male driver was injured, reporting an abrasion to the elbow and remaining conscious. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" was listed as a contributing factor for the driver. Police data record the driver’s pre-crash action as Making Left Turn and the point of impact as Center Front End. The driver was not ejected and was reported using a Lap Belt & Harness. No pedestrians or cyclists are recorded in the report.
20
Improper U-turn on Union Street Hits Pedestrian▸Aug 20 - A driver in a Toyota sedan made a U-turn on Union Street and struck a 49-year-old woman walking off the intersection. She suffered a back injury and was recorded in shock. Police cited Turning Improperly.
A driver in a Toyota sedan made a U-turn near 36-30 Union St in Queens and struck a 49-year-old woman who was on foot away from an intersection. She suffered a back injury and was recorded in shock. According to the police report, the contributing factors were "Turning Improperly" and "Unspecified." The report lists the driver’s pre-crash action as Making U Turn and notes point of impact and vehicle damage at the center front end, consistent with a direct strike. Police recorded the pedestrian’s location as not at an intersection.
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Taxi Hits Two Parked Hyundais on 58th Road▸Aug 17 - A taxi hit two parked Hyundais on 58th Road in Queens. Metal buckled. The 36-year-old taxi driver suffered a head injury and was incoherent. Police recorded driver inexperience as the contributing factor.
According to the police report, a taxi driver traveling east on 58th Road in Queens struck two parked Hyundais and damaged their left rear panels. The taxi driver, 36, sustained a head injury and was incoherent at the scene. The report lists "Driver Inexperience" as the contributing factor. Police recorded the taxi's pre-crash action as going straight ahead and the point of impact as the taxi's right front bumper into parked vehicles' left rear quarter panels. No pedestrians or cyclists were recorded injured. The report notes the driver's air bag deployed.
16
Distracted SUV crash injures driver▸Aug 16 - Southbound SUV hit hard on College Point Blvd at King Rd. Center front crumpled. Driver injured, head bruised. Police cite distraction. Street bears the blow; people pay it.
An SUV traveling south on College Point Blvd at King Rd crashed, leaving the driver injured with a head contusion. According to the police report, the vehicle was a 2010 Toyota SUV going straight ahead, with damage at the center front end. The report lists Driver Inattention/Distraction as the contributing factor. The same distraction is noted for the driver and another occupant in the person records. No pedestrians or cyclists were listed as struck, but the impact and injuries show how distraction turns a straight path into harm. The driver’s seat belt is recorded, but the central failure was distraction.
15
Unlicensed SUV Turns Left, Hits Cyclist▸Aug 15 - A driver in an unlicensed Honda SUV turned left on Kissena Blvd and hit a 29-year-old man on a bicycle. The rider suffered back injury and internal complaints. Police noted right-front damage to the SUV and center-front damage to the bike.
A driver of a Honda SUV turned left from Kissena Blvd at Kalmia Ave and hit a bicyclist. The rider, a 29-year-old man, was injured with reported back pain and internal complaints. "According to the police report," the SUV driver was unlicensed and was making a left turn when the collision occurred. Police recorded right-front quarter panel damage to the SUV and center-front damage to the bicycle. Driver errors listed in the report include the driver’s unlicensed status while making the left turn. The report also notes the bicyclist’s equipment as "Helmet (Motorcycle Only)."
14Int 1362-2025
Paladino Backs Harmful Bill Repealing Protected Lane Benchmarks▸Aug 14 - Paladino moves to cut the Streets Master Plan. The bill deletes bus- and bike-lane quotas and their definitions. Accountability drops. Riders and walkers lose clear targets. The car status quo holds.
Int 1362-2025 sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure after introduction on August 14, 2025, and referral the same day. Sponsored by Council Member Vickie Paladino. The bill amends Admin Code §19-199.1 to repeal the definitions of “protected bicycle lane” and “protected bus lane,” and to strip lane quotas from the Streets Master Plan. The matter summary says, “This bill would remove the bus lane and bike lane quotas from the Streets Master Plan.” It also deletes protected lane reporting from neighborhood investment lists, while keeping other benchmarks for APS, bus stop upgrades, TSP, intersection redesigns, ramps, and pedestrian space. Status: in committee; no vote yet.
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File Int 1362-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
14Int 1362-2025
Paladino Backs Misguided Removal Of Bus And Bike Benchmarks▸Aug 14 - Paladino’s bill guts the Streets Master Plan. It repeals definitions for protected bike and bus lanes and deletes their quotas. Riders and walkers lose firm targets. The city trades clear commitments for vague promises.
Int 1362-2025 sits in committee. The Council introduced it on August 14, 2025 and referred it to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure that day. Sponsored by Council Member Vickie Paladino (District 19). The bill repeals the definitions of protected bicycle lane and protected bus lane in Admin Code §19-199.1. It also strikes the Streets Master Plan benchmarks that required installing protected bike and bus lanes. As the matter summary states, "This bill would remove the bus lane and bike lane quotas from the Streets Master Plan." Other benchmarks remain: transit signal priority, bus stop upgrades, intersection redesigns, accessible pedestrian signals, pedestrian space, and ramps. The change erases clear lane targets for cyclists and bus riders.
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File Int 1362-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
14Int 1362-2025
Paladino Backs Misguided Removal of Bus Bicycle Benchmarks▸Aug 14 - Paladino’s bill guts the Streets Master Plan. It repeals definitions for protected bike and bus lanes and deletes their quotas. Riders and walkers lose firm targets. The city trades clear commitments for vague promises.
Int 1362-2025 sits in committee. The Council introduced it on August 14, 2025 and referred it to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure that day. Sponsored by Council Member Vickie Paladino (District 19). The bill repeals the definitions of protected bicycle lane and protected bus lane in Admin Code §19-199.1. It also strikes the Streets Master Plan benchmarks that required installing protected bike and bus lanes. As the matter summary states, "This bill would remove the bus lane and bike lane quotas from the Streets Master Plan." Other benchmarks remain: transit signal priority, bus stop upgrades, intersection redesigns, accessible pedestrian signals, pedestrian space, and ramps. The change erases clear lane targets for cyclists and bus riders.
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File Int 1362-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
14Int 1362-2025
Paladino co-sponsors bill removing bike and bus benchmarks, increasing crash risk.▸Aug 14 - Paladino moves to cut the Streets Master Plan. The bill deletes bus- and bike-lane quotas and their definitions. Accountability drops. Riders and walkers lose clear targets. The car status quo holds.
Int 1362-2025 sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure after introduction on August 14, 2025, and referral the same day. Sponsored by Council Member Vickie Paladino. The bill amends Admin Code §19-199.1 to repeal the definitions of “protected bicycle lane” and “protected bus lane,” and to strip lane quotas from the Streets Master Plan. The matter summary says, “This bill would remove the bus lane and bike lane quotas from the Streets Master Plan.” It also deletes protected lane reporting from neighborhood investment lists, while keeping other benchmarks for APS, bus stop upgrades, TSP, intersection redesigns, ramps, and pedestrian space. Status: in committee; no vote yet.
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File Int 1362-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
13
Driver in SUV hits e-biker in Flushing▸Aug 13 - A driver in an SUV hit a southbound e-biker at 35 Ave and 156 St in Flushing. The 40-year-old rider fell and suffered a shoulder abrasion but remained conscious. Police list contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' Both vehicles were going straight.
The driver of an SUV traveling east collided with a southbound e-bike at 35 Ave and 156 St in Queens. The 40-year-old bicyclist was injured in the shoulder and upper arm and remained conscious. According to the police report, both vehicles were going straight ahead; the SUV showed center-front impact and the e-bike showed right-front damage. The report lists contributing factors as "Unspecified" and records no driver errors. Vehicle damage is logged as right-front bumper on the e-bike and no damage on the SUV. The police noted an abrasion to the bicyclist.
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Jeep strikes 12-year-old cyclist in Flushing▸Aug 13 - A southbound Jeep hit a 12-year-old on a bike at 160th Street. The boy went down with leg injuries. The SUV’s nose tells the story. Queens pavement took the rest. Police list factors as unspecified. The child was hurt. The driver drove on.
A Jeep sedan traveling south collided with a 12-year-old bicyclist traveling east near 43-50 160th Street in Queens. The child suffered knee and lower leg injuries and a minor burn. According to the police report, contributing factors were “Unspecified.” Driver errors listed in the data include none beyond the unspecified factors; no Failure to Yield or Distraction was recorded. The bike and the Jeep both show center-front impact, indicating a direct strike. Safety equipment for the child is listed as “None,” but appears only after the absence of identified driver errors. No other injuries were reported among vehicle occupants.
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Car Plows Into Queens Food Truck▸Aug 12 - A car slammed into a food truck in Astoria. Three people died. Metal twisted. Lives ended. The street became a scene of sudden loss.
CBS New York reported on August 12, 2025, that a car crashed into a food truck at 19th Avenue and 42nd Street in Astoria, Queens, killing three people. The article quotes witnesses, including a man who 'narrowly escaped tragedy.' Details on the driver's actions remain scarce, but the crash highlights the lethal risk vehicles pose to people on city streets. The incident raises questions about street design and the exposure of workers and customers at curbside businesses.
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Car Plows Into Queens Food Truck,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-08-12
11
Taxi U-turn slams e-biker on Prince▸Aug 11 - A taxi cut a U-turn on Prince Street and hit a young e-biker going straight. The rider went down with crush injuries. Metal against flesh. Night in Flushing. The car kept turning. The street paid.
An e-bike rider, 21, was injured when a taxi making a U-turn struck him on Prince St at Roosevelt Ave in Queens. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Turning Improperly.” The taxi was making a U-turn; the e-bike was traveling straight. The bicyclist suffered crush injuries and was listed as injured. The report lists driver error: Turning Improperly. Only after that does it note the bicyclist’s safety equipment as “None,” which the report does not cite as a cause. A parked sedan was also struck in the chaos. No injuries were reported for vehicle occupants.
11
Van rear-ends e-bike on Franklin▸Aug 11 - A van tailed an e-bike on Franklin Ave and hit it. The rider went down hard. Face bruised. Ejected. Midday in Flushing. Drivers sat fine. The city’s danger showed its teeth again.
A Ford van and an e-bike were traveling east on Franklin Ave at Union St in Queens when the van struck the e-bike. The 48-year-old cyclist was injured, ejected, and suffered a facial contusion. No vehicle occupants were reported injured. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Following Too Closely.” That driver error put the cyclist on the pavement. Only after that, the report notes the cyclist had “None” listed for safety equipment.
Aug 20 - An SUV turned right on 166 St at Depot Rd. The right front hit. A child passenger was listed with unspecified injury. A woman in back bled from the face. The driver reported whiplash. Streets let speed and steel win again.
A Mercedes SUV made a right turn at 166 St and Depot Rd in Queens and struck with its right front, injuring two passengers and the driver. According to the police report, the SUV was “Making Right Turn” with impact at the “Right Front Bumper.” Passenger injuries included a female rear passenger with facial bleeding and a child listed with unspecified injury. The driver reported a head injury and whiplash. The report lists contributing factors as “Unspecified,” offering no driver error codes such as Failure to Yield or Inattention Distraction. This was a single‑vehicle event involving a 2025 SUV; no pedestrians or cyclists were recorded in the data.
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79-year-old driver hurt in left-turn▸Aug 20 - The driver of an SUV turned left from Cross Island Parkway onto 160 Street and struck with the vehicle’s center front end. A 79-year-old driver suffered an elbow abrasion and remained conscious. Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction.
The driver of an SUV made a left turn from Cross Island Parkway onto 160 Street and struck with the vehicle’s center front end. A 79-year-old male driver was injured, reporting an abrasion to the elbow and remaining conscious. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" was listed as a contributing factor for the driver. Police data record the driver’s pre-crash action as Making Left Turn and the point of impact as Center Front End. The driver was not ejected and was reported using a Lap Belt & Harness. No pedestrians or cyclists are recorded in the report.
20
Improper U-turn on Union Street Hits Pedestrian▸Aug 20 - A driver in a Toyota sedan made a U-turn on Union Street and struck a 49-year-old woman walking off the intersection. She suffered a back injury and was recorded in shock. Police cited Turning Improperly.
A driver in a Toyota sedan made a U-turn near 36-30 Union St in Queens and struck a 49-year-old woman who was on foot away from an intersection. She suffered a back injury and was recorded in shock. According to the police report, the contributing factors were "Turning Improperly" and "Unspecified." The report lists the driver’s pre-crash action as Making U Turn and notes point of impact and vehicle damage at the center front end, consistent with a direct strike. Police recorded the pedestrian’s location as not at an intersection.
17
Taxi Hits Two Parked Hyundais on 58th Road▸Aug 17 - A taxi hit two parked Hyundais on 58th Road in Queens. Metal buckled. The 36-year-old taxi driver suffered a head injury and was incoherent. Police recorded driver inexperience as the contributing factor.
According to the police report, a taxi driver traveling east on 58th Road in Queens struck two parked Hyundais and damaged their left rear panels. The taxi driver, 36, sustained a head injury and was incoherent at the scene. The report lists "Driver Inexperience" as the contributing factor. Police recorded the taxi's pre-crash action as going straight ahead and the point of impact as the taxi's right front bumper into parked vehicles' left rear quarter panels. No pedestrians or cyclists were recorded injured. The report notes the driver's air bag deployed.
16
Distracted SUV crash injures driver▸Aug 16 - Southbound SUV hit hard on College Point Blvd at King Rd. Center front crumpled. Driver injured, head bruised. Police cite distraction. Street bears the blow; people pay it.
An SUV traveling south on College Point Blvd at King Rd crashed, leaving the driver injured with a head contusion. According to the police report, the vehicle was a 2010 Toyota SUV going straight ahead, with damage at the center front end. The report lists Driver Inattention/Distraction as the contributing factor. The same distraction is noted for the driver and another occupant in the person records. No pedestrians or cyclists were listed as struck, but the impact and injuries show how distraction turns a straight path into harm. The driver’s seat belt is recorded, but the central failure was distraction.
15
Unlicensed SUV Turns Left, Hits Cyclist▸Aug 15 - A driver in an unlicensed Honda SUV turned left on Kissena Blvd and hit a 29-year-old man on a bicycle. The rider suffered back injury and internal complaints. Police noted right-front damage to the SUV and center-front damage to the bike.
A driver of a Honda SUV turned left from Kissena Blvd at Kalmia Ave and hit a bicyclist. The rider, a 29-year-old man, was injured with reported back pain and internal complaints. "According to the police report," the SUV driver was unlicensed and was making a left turn when the collision occurred. Police recorded right-front quarter panel damage to the SUV and center-front damage to the bicycle. Driver errors listed in the report include the driver’s unlicensed status while making the left turn. The report also notes the bicyclist’s equipment as "Helmet (Motorcycle Only)."
14Int 1362-2025
Paladino Backs Harmful Bill Repealing Protected Lane Benchmarks▸Aug 14 - Paladino moves to cut the Streets Master Plan. The bill deletes bus- and bike-lane quotas and their definitions. Accountability drops. Riders and walkers lose clear targets. The car status quo holds.
Int 1362-2025 sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure after introduction on August 14, 2025, and referral the same day. Sponsored by Council Member Vickie Paladino. The bill amends Admin Code §19-199.1 to repeal the definitions of “protected bicycle lane” and “protected bus lane,” and to strip lane quotas from the Streets Master Plan. The matter summary says, “This bill would remove the bus lane and bike lane quotas from the Streets Master Plan.” It also deletes protected lane reporting from neighborhood investment lists, while keeping other benchmarks for APS, bus stop upgrades, TSP, intersection redesigns, ramps, and pedestrian space. Status: in committee; no vote yet.
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File Int 1362-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
14Int 1362-2025
Paladino Backs Misguided Removal Of Bus And Bike Benchmarks▸Aug 14 - Paladino’s bill guts the Streets Master Plan. It repeals definitions for protected bike and bus lanes and deletes their quotas. Riders and walkers lose firm targets. The city trades clear commitments for vague promises.
Int 1362-2025 sits in committee. The Council introduced it on August 14, 2025 and referred it to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure that day. Sponsored by Council Member Vickie Paladino (District 19). The bill repeals the definitions of protected bicycle lane and protected bus lane in Admin Code §19-199.1. It also strikes the Streets Master Plan benchmarks that required installing protected bike and bus lanes. As the matter summary states, "This bill would remove the bus lane and bike lane quotas from the Streets Master Plan." Other benchmarks remain: transit signal priority, bus stop upgrades, intersection redesigns, accessible pedestrian signals, pedestrian space, and ramps. The change erases clear lane targets for cyclists and bus riders.
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File Int 1362-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
14Int 1362-2025
Paladino Backs Misguided Removal of Bus Bicycle Benchmarks▸Aug 14 - Paladino’s bill guts the Streets Master Plan. It repeals definitions for protected bike and bus lanes and deletes their quotas. Riders and walkers lose firm targets. The city trades clear commitments for vague promises.
Int 1362-2025 sits in committee. The Council introduced it on August 14, 2025 and referred it to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure that day. Sponsored by Council Member Vickie Paladino (District 19). The bill repeals the definitions of protected bicycle lane and protected bus lane in Admin Code §19-199.1. It also strikes the Streets Master Plan benchmarks that required installing protected bike and bus lanes. As the matter summary states, "This bill would remove the bus lane and bike lane quotas from the Streets Master Plan." Other benchmarks remain: transit signal priority, bus stop upgrades, intersection redesigns, accessible pedestrian signals, pedestrian space, and ramps. The change erases clear lane targets for cyclists and bus riders.
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File Int 1362-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
14Int 1362-2025
Paladino co-sponsors bill removing bike and bus benchmarks, increasing crash risk.▸Aug 14 - Paladino moves to cut the Streets Master Plan. The bill deletes bus- and bike-lane quotas and their definitions. Accountability drops. Riders and walkers lose clear targets. The car status quo holds.
Int 1362-2025 sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure after introduction on August 14, 2025, and referral the same day. Sponsored by Council Member Vickie Paladino. The bill amends Admin Code §19-199.1 to repeal the definitions of “protected bicycle lane” and “protected bus lane,” and to strip lane quotas from the Streets Master Plan. The matter summary says, “This bill would remove the bus lane and bike lane quotas from the Streets Master Plan.” It also deletes protected lane reporting from neighborhood investment lists, while keeping other benchmarks for APS, bus stop upgrades, TSP, intersection redesigns, ramps, and pedestrian space. Status: in committee; no vote yet.
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File Int 1362-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
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Driver in SUV hits e-biker in Flushing▸Aug 13 - A driver in an SUV hit a southbound e-biker at 35 Ave and 156 St in Flushing. The 40-year-old rider fell and suffered a shoulder abrasion but remained conscious. Police list contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' Both vehicles were going straight.
The driver of an SUV traveling east collided with a southbound e-bike at 35 Ave and 156 St in Queens. The 40-year-old bicyclist was injured in the shoulder and upper arm and remained conscious. According to the police report, both vehicles were going straight ahead; the SUV showed center-front impact and the e-bike showed right-front damage. The report lists contributing factors as "Unspecified" and records no driver errors. Vehicle damage is logged as right-front bumper on the e-bike and no damage on the SUV. The police noted an abrasion to the bicyclist.
13
Jeep strikes 12-year-old cyclist in Flushing▸Aug 13 - A southbound Jeep hit a 12-year-old on a bike at 160th Street. The boy went down with leg injuries. The SUV’s nose tells the story. Queens pavement took the rest. Police list factors as unspecified. The child was hurt. The driver drove on.
A Jeep sedan traveling south collided with a 12-year-old bicyclist traveling east near 43-50 160th Street in Queens. The child suffered knee and lower leg injuries and a minor burn. According to the police report, contributing factors were “Unspecified.” Driver errors listed in the data include none beyond the unspecified factors; no Failure to Yield or Distraction was recorded. The bike and the Jeep both show center-front impact, indicating a direct strike. Safety equipment for the child is listed as “None,” but appears only after the absence of identified driver errors. No other injuries were reported among vehicle occupants.
12
Car Plows Into Queens Food Truck▸Aug 12 - A car slammed into a food truck in Astoria. Three people died. Metal twisted. Lives ended. The street became a scene of sudden loss.
CBS New York reported on August 12, 2025, that a car crashed into a food truck at 19th Avenue and 42nd Street in Astoria, Queens, killing three people. The article quotes witnesses, including a man who 'narrowly escaped tragedy.' Details on the driver's actions remain scarce, but the crash highlights the lethal risk vehicles pose to people on city streets. The incident raises questions about street design and the exposure of workers and customers at curbside businesses.
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Car Plows Into Queens Food Truck,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-08-12
11
Taxi U-turn slams e-biker on Prince▸Aug 11 - A taxi cut a U-turn on Prince Street and hit a young e-biker going straight. The rider went down with crush injuries. Metal against flesh. Night in Flushing. The car kept turning. The street paid.
An e-bike rider, 21, was injured when a taxi making a U-turn struck him on Prince St at Roosevelt Ave in Queens. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Turning Improperly.” The taxi was making a U-turn; the e-bike was traveling straight. The bicyclist suffered crush injuries and was listed as injured. The report lists driver error: Turning Improperly. Only after that does it note the bicyclist’s safety equipment as “None,” which the report does not cite as a cause. A parked sedan was also struck in the chaos. No injuries were reported for vehicle occupants.
11
Van rear-ends e-bike on Franklin▸Aug 11 - A van tailed an e-bike on Franklin Ave and hit it. The rider went down hard. Face bruised. Ejected. Midday in Flushing. Drivers sat fine. The city’s danger showed its teeth again.
A Ford van and an e-bike were traveling east on Franklin Ave at Union St in Queens when the van struck the e-bike. The 48-year-old cyclist was injured, ejected, and suffered a facial contusion. No vehicle occupants were reported injured. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Following Too Closely.” That driver error put the cyclist on the pavement. Only after that, the report notes the cyclist had “None” listed for safety equipment.
Aug 20 - The driver of an SUV turned left from Cross Island Parkway onto 160 Street and struck with the vehicle’s center front end. A 79-year-old driver suffered an elbow abrasion and remained conscious. Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction.
The driver of an SUV made a left turn from Cross Island Parkway onto 160 Street and struck with the vehicle’s center front end. A 79-year-old male driver was injured, reporting an abrasion to the elbow and remaining conscious. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" was listed as a contributing factor for the driver. Police data record the driver’s pre-crash action as Making Left Turn and the point of impact as Center Front End. The driver was not ejected and was reported using a Lap Belt & Harness. No pedestrians or cyclists are recorded in the report.
20
Improper U-turn on Union Street Hits Pedestrian▸Aug 20 - A driver in a Toyota sedan made a U-turn on Union Street and struck a 49-year-old woman walking off the intersection. She suffered a back injury and was recorded in shock. Police cited Turning Improperly.
A driver in a Toyota sedan made a U-turn near 36-30 Union St in Queens and struck a 49-year-old woman who was on foot away from an intersection. She suffered a back injury and was recorded in shock. According to the police report, the contributing factors were "Turning Improperly" and "Unspecified." The report lists the driver’s pre-crash action as Making U Turn and notes point of impact and vehicle damage at the center front end, consistent with a direct strike. Police recorded the pedestrian’s location as not at an intersection.
17
Taxi Hits Two Parked Hyundais on 58th Road▸Aug 17 - A taxi hit two parked Hyundais on 58th Road in Queens. Metal buckled. The 36-year-old taxi driver suffered a head injury and was incoherent. Police recorded driver inexperience as the contributing factor.
According to the police report, a taxi driver traveling east on 58th Road in Queens struck two parked Hyundais and damaged their left rear panels. The taxi driver, 36, sustained a head injury and was incoherent at the scene. The report lists "Driver Inexperience" as the contributing factor. Police recorded the taxi's pre-crash action as going straight ahead and the point of impact as the taxi's right front bumper into parked vehicles' left rear quarter panels. No pedestrians or cyclists were recorded injured. The report notes the driver's air bag deployed.
16
Distracted SUV crash injures driver▸Aug 16 - Southbound SUV hit hard on College Point Blvd at King Rd. Center front crumpled. Driver injured, head bruised. Police cite distraction. Street bears the blow; people pay it.
An SUV traveling south on College Point Blvd at King Rd crashed, leaving the driver injured with a head contusion. According to the police report, the vehicle was a 2010 Toyota SUV going straight ahead, with damage at the center front end. The report lists Driver Inattention/Distraction as the contributing factor. The same distraction is noted for the driver and another occupant in the person records. No pedestrians or cyclists were listed as struck, but the impact and injuries show how distraction turns a straight path into harm. The driver’s seat belt is recorded, but the central failure was distraction.
15
Unlicensed SUV Turns Left, Hits Cyclist▸Aug 15 - A driver in an unlicensed Honda SUV turned left on Kissena Blvd and hit a 29-year-old man on a bicycle. The rider suffered back injury and internal complaints. Police noted right-front damage to the SUV and center-front damage to the bike.
A driver of a Honda SUV turned left from Kissena Blvd at Kalmia Ave and hit a bicyclist. The rider, a 29-year-old man, was injured with reported back pain and internal complaints. "According to the police report," the SUV driver was unlicensed and was making a left turn when the collision occurred. Police recorded right-front quarter panel damage to the SUV and center-front damage to the bicycle. Driver errors listed in the report include the driver’s unlicensed status while making the left turn. The report also notes the bicyclist’s equipment as "Helmet (Motorcycle Only)."
14Int 1362-2025
Paladino Backs Harmful Bill Repealing Protected Lane Benchmarks▸Aug 14 - Paladino moves to cut the Streets Master Plan. The bill deletes bus- and bike-lane quotas and their definitions. Accountability drops. Riders and walkers lose clear targets. The car status quo holds.
Int 1362-2025 sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure after introduction on August 14, 2025, and referral the same day. Sponsored by Council Member Vickie Paladino. The bill amends Admin Code §19-199.1 to repeal the definitions of “protected bicycle lane” and “protected bus lane,” and to strip lane quotas from the Streets Master Plan. The matter summary says, “This bill would remove the bus lane and bike lane quotas from the Streets Master Plan.” It also deletes protected lane reporting from neighborhood investment lists, while keeping other benchmarks for APS, bus stop upgrades, TSP, intersection redesigns, ramps, and pedestrian space. Status: in committee; no vote yet.
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File Int 1362-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
14Int 1362-2025
Paladino Backs Misguided Removal Of Bus And Bike Benchmarks▸Aug 14 - Paladino’s bill guts the Streets Master Plan. It repeals definitions for protected bike and bus lanes and deletes their quotas. Riders and walkers lose firm targets. The city trades clear commitments for vague promises.
Int 1362-2025 sits in committee. The Council introduced it on August 14, 2025 and referred it to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure that day. Sponsored by Council Member Vickie Paladino (District 19). The bill repeals the definitions of protected bicycle lane and protected bus lane in Admin Code §19-199.1. It also strikes the Streets Master Plan benchmarks that required installing protected bike and bus lanes. As the matter summary states, "This bill would remove the bus lane and bike lane quotas from the Streets Master Plan." Other benchmarks remain: transit signal priority, bus stop upgrades, intersection redesigns, accessible pedestrian signals, pedestrian space, and ramps. The change erases clear lane targets for cyclists and bus riders.
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File Int 1362-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
14Int 1362-2025
Paladino Backs Misguided Removal of Bus Bicycle Benchmarks▸Aug 14 - Paladino’s bill guts the Streets Master Plan. It repeals definitions for protected bike and bus lanes and deletes their quotas. Riders and walkers lose firm targets. The city trades clear commitments for vague promises.
Int 1362-2025 sits in committee. The Council introduced it on August 14, 2025 and referred it to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure that day. Sponsored by Council Member Vickie Paladino (District 19). The bill repeals the definitions of protected bicycle lane and protected bus lane in Admin Code §19-199.1. It also strikes the Streets Master Plan benchmarks that required installing protected bike and bus lanes. As the matter summary states, "This bill would remove the bus lane and bike lane quotas from the Streets Master Plan." Other benchmarks remain: transit signal priority, bus stop upgrades, intersection redesigns, accessible pedestrian signals, pedestrian space, and ramps. The change erases clear lane targets for cyclists and bus riders.
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File Int 1362-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
14Int 1362-2025
Paladino co-sponsors bill removing bike and bus benchmarks, increasing crash risk.▸Aug 14 - Paladino moves to cut the Streets Master Plan. The bill deletes bus- and bike-lane quotas and their definitions. Accountability drops. Riders and walkers lose clear targets. The car status quo holds.
Int 1362-2025 sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure after introduction on August 14, 2025, and referral the same day. Sponsored by Council Member Vickie Paladino. The bill amends Admin Code §19-199.1 to repeal the definitions of “protected bicycle lane” and “protected bus lane,” and to strip lane quotas from the Streets Master Plan. The matter summary says, “This bill would remove the bus lane and bike lane quotas from the Streets Master Plan.” It also deletes protected lane reporting from neighborhood investment lists, while keeping other benchmarks for APS, bus stop upgrades, TSP, intersection redesigns, ramps, and pedestrian space. Status: in committee; no vote yet.
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File Int 1362-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
13
Driver in SUV hits e-biker in Flushing▸Aug 13 - A driver in an SUV hit a southbound e-biker at 35 Ave and 156 St in Flushing. The 40-year-old rider fell and suffered a shoulder abrasion but remained conscious. Police list contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' Both vehicles were going straight.
The driver of an SUV traveling east collided with a southbound e-bike at 35 Ave and 156 St in Queens. The 40-year-old bicyclist was injured in the shoulder and upper arm and remained conscious. According to the police report, both vehicles were going straight ahead; the SUV showed center-front impact and the e-bike showed right-front damage. The report lists contributing factors as "Unspecified" and records no driver errors. Vehicle damage is logged as right-front bumper on the e-bike and no damage on the SUV. The police noted an abrasion to the bicyclist.
13
Jeep strikes 12-year-old cyclist in Flushing▸Aug 13 - A southbound Jeep hit a 12-year-old on a bike at 160th Street. The boy went down with leg injuries. The SUV’s nose tells the story. Queens pavement took the rest. Police list factors as unspecified. The child was hurt. The driver drove on.
A Jeep sedan traveling south collided with a 12-year-old bicyclist traveling east near 43-50 160th Street in Queens. The child suffered knee and lower leg injuries and a minor burn. According to the police report, contributing factors were “Unspecified.” Driver errors listed in the data include none beyond the unspecified factors; no Failure to Yield or Distraction was recorded. The bike and the Jeep both show center-front impact, indicating a direct strike. Safety equipment for the child is listed as “None,” but appears only after the absence of identified driver errors. No other injuries were reported among vehicle occupants.
12
Car Plows Into Queens Food Truck▸Aug 12 - A car slammed into a food truck in Astoria. Three people died. Metal twisted. Lives ended. The street became a scene of sudden loss.
CBS New York reported on August 12, 2025, that a car crashed into a food truck at 19th Avenue and 42nd Street in Astoria, Queens, killing three people. The article quotes witnesses, including a man who 'narrowly escaped tragedy.' Details on the driver's actions remain scarce, but the crash highlights the lethal risk vehicles pose to people on city streets. The incident raises questions about street design and the exposure of workers and customers at curbside businesses.
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Car Plows Into Queens Food Truck,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-08-12
11
Taxi U-turn slams e-biker on Prince▸Aug 11 - A taxi cut a U-turn on Prince Street and hit a young e-biker going straight. The rider went down with crush injuries. Metal against flesh. Night in Flushing. The car kept turning. The street paid.
An e-bike rider, 21, was injured when a taxi making a U-turn struck him on Prince St at Roosevelt Ave in Queens. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Turning Improperly.” The taxi was making a U-turn; the e-bike was traveling straight. The bicyclist suffered crush injuries and was listed as injured. The report lists driver error: Turning Improperly. Only after that does it note the bicyclist’s safety equipment as “None,” which the report does not cite as a cause. A parked sedan was also struck in the chaos. No injuries were reported for vehicle occupants.
11
Van rear-ends e-bike on Franklin▸Aug 11 - A van tailed an e-bike on Franklin Ave and hit it. The rider went down hard. Face bruised. Ejected. Midday in Flushing. Drivers sat fine. The city’s danger showed its teeth again.
A Ford van and an e-bike were traveling east on Franklin Ave at Union St in Queens when the van struck the e-bike. The 48-year-old cyclist was injured, ejected, and suffered a facial contusion. No vehicle occupants were reported injured. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Following Too Closely.” That driver error put the cyclist on the pavement. Only after that, the report notes the cyclist had “None” listed for safety equipment.
Aug 20 - A driver in a Toyota sedan made a U-turn on Union Street and struck a 49-year-old woman walking off the intersection. She suffered a back injury and was recorded in shock. Police cited Turning Improperly.
A driver in a Toyota sedan made a U-turn near 36-30 Union St in Queens and struck a 49-year-old woman who was on foot away from an intersection. She suffered a back injury and was recorded in shock. According to the police report, the contributing factors were "Turning Improperly" and "Unspecified." The report lists the driver’s pre-crash action as Making U Turn and notes point of impact and vehicle damage at the center front end, consistent with a direct strike. Police recorded the pedestrian’s location as not at an intersection.
17
Taxi Hits Two Parked Hyundais on 58th Road▸Aug 17 - A taxi hit two parked Hyundais on 58th Road in Queens. Metal buckled. The 36-year-old taxi driver suffered a head injury and was incoherent. Police recorded driver inexperience as the contributing factor.
According to the police report, a taxi driver traveling east on 58th Road in Queens struck two parked Hyundais and damaged their left rear panels. The taxi driver, 36, sustained a head injury and was incoherent at the scene. The report lists "Driver Inexperience" as the contributing factor. Police recorded the taxi's pre-crash action as going straight ahead and the point of impact as the taxi's right front bumper into parked vehicles' left rear quarter panels. No pedestrians or cyclists were recorded injured. The report notes the driver's air bag deployed.
16
Distracted SUV crash injures driver▸Aug 16 - Southbound SUV hit hard on College Point Blvd at King Rd. Center front crumpled. Driver injured, head bruised. Police cite distraction. Street bears the blow; people pay it.
An SUV traveling south on College Point Blvd at King Rd crashed, leaving the driver injured with a head contusion. According to the police report, the vehicle was a 2010 Toyota SUV going straight ahead, with damage at the center front end. The report lists Driver Inattention/Distraction as the contributing factor. The same distraction is noted for the driver and another occupant in the person records. No pedestrians or cyclists were listed as struck, but the impact and injuries show how distraction turns a straight path into harm. The driver’s seat belt is recorded, but the central failure was distraction.
15
Unlicensed SUV Turns Left, Hits Cyclist▸Aug 15 - A driver in an unlicensed Honda SUV turned left on Kissena Blvd and hit a 29-year-old man on a bicycle. The rider suffered back injury and internal complaints. Police noted right-front damage to the SUV and center-front damage to the bike.
A driver of a Honda SUV turned left from Kissena Blvd at Kalmia Ave and hit a bicyclist. The rider, a 29-year-old man, was injured with reported back pain and internal complaints. "According to the police report," the SUV driver was unlicensed and was making a left turn when the collision occurred. Police recorded right-front quarter panel damage to the SUV and center-front damage to the bicycle. Driver errors listed in the report include the driver’s unlicensed status while making the left turn. The report also notes the bicyclist’s equipment as "Helmet (Motorcycle Only)."
14Int 1362-2025
Paladino Backs Harmful Bill Repealing Protected Lane Benchmarks▸Aug 14 - Paladino moves to cut the Streets Master Plan. The bill deletes bus- and bike-lane quotas and their definitions. Accountability drops. Riders and walkers lose clear targets. The car status quo holds.
Int 1362-2025 sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure after introduction on August 14, 2025, and referral the same day. Sponsored by Council Member Vickie Paladino. The bill amends Admin Code §19-199.1 to repeal the definitions of “protected bicycle lane” and “protected bus lane,” and to strip lane quotas from the Streets Master Plan. The matter summary says, “This bill would remove the bus lane and bike lane quotas from the Streets Master Plan.” It also deletes protected lane reporting from neighborhood investment lists, while keeping other benchmarks for APS, bus stop upgrades, TSP, intersection redesigns, ramps, and pedestrian space. Status: in committee; no vote yet.
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File Int 1362-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
14Int 1362-2025
Paladino Backs Misguided Removal Of Bus And Bike Benchmarks▸Aug 14 - Paladino’s bill guts the Streets Master Plan. It repeals definitions for protected bike and bus lanes and deletes their quotas. Riders and walkers lose firm targets. The city trades clear commitments for vague promises.
Int 1362-2025 sits in committee. The Council introduced it on August 14, 2025 and referred it to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure that day. Sponsored by Council Member Vickie Paladino (District 19). The bill repeals the definitions of protected bicycle lane and protected bus lane in Admin Code §19-199.1. It also strikes the Streets Master Plan benchmarks that required installing protected bike and bus lanes. As the matter summary states, "This bill would remove the bus lane and bike lane quotas from the Streets Master Plan." Other benchmarks remain: transit signal priority, bus stop upgrades, intersection redesigns, accessible pedestrian signals, pedestrian space, and ramps. The change erases clear lane targets for cyclists and bus riders.
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File Int 1362-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
14Int 1362-2025
Paladino Backs Misguided Removal of Bus Bicycle Benchmarks▸Aug 14 - Paladino’s bill guts the Streets Master Plan. It repeals definitions for protected bike and bus lanes and deletes their quotas. Riders and walkers lose firm targets. The city trades clear commitments for vague promises.
Int 1362-2025 sits in committee. The Council introduced it on August 14, 2025 and referred it to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure that day. Sponsored by Council Member Vickie Paladino (District 19). The bill repeals the definitions of protected bicycle lane and protected bus lane in Admin Code §19-199.1. It also strikes the Streets Master Plan benchmarks that required installing protected bike and bus lanes. As the matter summary states, "This bill would remove the bus lane and bike lane quotas from the Streets Master Plan." Other benchmarks remain: transit signal priority, bus stop upgrades, intersection redesigns, accessible pedestrian signals, pedestrian space, and ramps. The change erases clear lane targets for cyclists and bus riders.
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File Int 1362-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
14Int 1362-2025
Paladino co-sponsors bill removing bike and bus benchmarks, increasing crash risk.▸Aug 14 - Paladino moves to cut the Streets Master Plan. The bill deletes bus- and bike-lane quotas and their definitions. Accountability drops. Riders and walkers lose clear targets. The car status quo holds.
Int 1362-2025 sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure after introduction on August 14, 2025, and referral the same day. Sponsored by Council Member Vickie Paladino. The bill amends Admin Code §19-199.1 to repeal the definitions of “protected bicycle lane” and “protected bus lane,” and to strip lane quotas from the Streets Master Plan. The matter summary says, “This bill would remove the bus lane and bike lane quotas from the Streets Master Plan.” It also deletes protected lane reporting from neighborhood investment lists, while keeping other benchmarks for APS, bus stop upgrades, TSP, intersection redesigns, ramps, and pedestrian space. Status: in committee; no vote yet.
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File Int 1362-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
13
Driver in SUV hits e-biker in Flushing▸Aug 13 - A driver in an SUV hit a southbound e-biker at 35 Ave and 156 St in Flushing. The 40-year-old rider fell and suffered a shoulder abrasion but remained conscious. Police list contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' Both vehicles were going straight.
The driver of an SUV traveling east collided with a southbound e-bike at 35 Ave and 156 St in Queens. The 40-year-old bicyclist was injured in the shoulder and upper arm and remained conscious. According to the police report, both vehicles were going straight ahead; the SUV showed center-front impact and the e-bike showed right-front damage. The report lists contributing factors as "Unspecified" and records no driver errors. Vehicle damage is logged as right-front bumper on the e-bike and no damage on the SUV. The police noted an abrasion to the bicyclist.
13
Jeep strikes 12-year-old cyclist in Flushing▸Aug 13 - A southbound Jeep hit a 12-year-old on a bike at 160th Street. The boy went down with leg injuries. The SUV’s nose tells the story. Queens pavement took the rest. Police list factors as unspecified. The child was hurt. The driver drove on.
A Jeep sedan traveling south collided with a 12-year-old bicyclist traveling east near 43-50 160th Street in Queens. The child suffered knee and lower leg injuries and a minor burn. According to the police report, contributing factors were “Unspecified.” Driver errors listed in the data include none beyond the unspecified factors; no Failure to Yield or Distraction was recorded. The bike and the Jeep both show center-front impact, indicating a direct strike. Safety equipment for the child is listed as “None,” but appears only after the absence of identified driver errors. No other injuries were reported among vehicle occupants.
12
Car Plows Into Queens Food Truck▸Aug 12 - A car slammed into a food truck in Astoria. Three people died. Metal twisted. Lives ended. The street became a scene of sudden loss.
CBS New York reported on August 12, 2025, that a car crashed into a food truck at 19th Avenue and 42nd Street in Astoria, Queens, killing three people. The article quotes witnesses, including a man who 'narrowly escaped tragedy.' Details on the driver's actions remain scarce, but the crash highlights the lethal risk vehicles pose to people on city streets. The incident raises questions about street design and the exposure of workers and customers at curbside businesses.
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Car Plows Into Queens Food Truck,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-08-12
11
Taxi U-turn slams e-biker on Prince▸Aug 11 - A taxi cut a U-turn on Prince Street and hit a young e-biker going straight. The rider went down with crush injuries. Metal against flesh. Night in Flushing. The car kept turning. The street paid.
An e-bike rider, 21, was injured when a taxi making a U-turn struck him on Prince St at Roosevelt Ave in Queens. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Turning Improperly.” The taxi was making a U-turn; the e-bike was traveling straight. The bicyclist suffered crush injuries and was listed as injured. The report lists driver error: Turning Improperly. Only after that does it note the bicyclist’s safety equipment as “None,” which the report does not cite as a cause. A parked sedan was also struck in the chaos. No injuries were reported for vehicle occupants.
11
Van rear-ends e-bike on Franklin▸Aug 11 - A van tailed an e-bike on Franklin Ave and hit it. The rider went down hard. Face bruised. Ejected. Midday in Flushing. Drivers sat fine. The city’s danger showed its teeth again.
A Ford van and an e-bike were traveling east on Franklin Ave at Union St in Queens when the van struck the e-bike. The 48-year-old cyclist was injured, ejected, and suffered a facial contusion. No vehicle occupants were reported injured. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Following Too Closely.” That driver error put the cyclist on the pavement. Only after that, the report notes the cyclist had “None” listed for safety equipment.
Aug 17 - A taxi hit two parked Hyundais on 58th Road in Queens. Metal buckled. The 36-year-old taxi driver suffered a head injury and was incoherent. Police recorded driver inexperience as the contributing factor.
According to the police report, a taxi driver traveling east on 58th Road in Queens struck two parked Hyundais and damaged their left rear panels. The taxi driver, 36, sustained a head injury and was incoherent at the scene. The report lists "Driver Inexperience" as the contributing factor. Police recorded the taxi's pre-crash action as going straight ahead and the point of impact as the taxi's right front bumper into parked vehicles' left rear quarter panels. No pedestrians or cyclists were recorded injured. The report notes the driver's air bag deployed.
16
Distracted SUV crash injures driver▸Aug 16 - Southbound SUV hit hard on College Point Blvd at King Rd. Center front crumpled. Driver injured, head bruised. Police cite distraction. Street bears the blow; people pay it.
An SUV traveling south on College Point Blvd at King Rd crashed, leaving the driver injured with a head contusion. According to the police report, the vehicle was a 2010 Toyota SUV going straight ahead, with damage at the center front end. The report lists Driver Inattention/Distraction as the contributing factor. The same distraction is noted for the driver and another occupant in the person records. No pedestrians or cyclists were listed as struck, but the impact and injuries show how distraction turns a straight path into harm. The driver’s seat belt is recorded, but the central failure was distraction.
15
Unlicensed SUV Turns Left, Hits Cyclist▸Aug 15 - A driver in an unlicensed Honda SUV turned left on Kissena Blvd and hit a 29-year-old man on a bicycle. The rider suffered back injury and internal complaints. Police noted right-front damage to the SUV and center-front damage to the bike.
A driver of a Honda SUV turned left from Kissena Blvd at Kalmia Ave and hit a bicyclist. The rider, a 29-year-old man, was injured with reported back pain and internal complaints. "According to the police report," the SUV driver was unlicensed and was making a left turn when the collision occurred. Police recorded right-front quarter panel damage to the SUV and center-front damage to the bicycle. Driver errors listed in the report include the driver’s unlicensed status while making the left turn. The report also notes the bicyclist’s equipment as "Helmet (Motorcycle Only)."
14Int 1362-2025
Paladino Backs Harmful Bill Repealing Protected Lane Benchmarks▸Aug 14 - Paladino moves to cut the Streets Master Plan. The bill deletes bus- and bike-lane quotas and their definitions. Accountability drops. Riders and walkers lose clear targets. The car status quo holds.
Int 1362-2025 sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure after introduction on August 14, 2025, and referral the same day. Sponsored by Council Member Vickie Paladino. The bill amends Admin Code §19-199.1 to repeal the definitions of “protected bicycle lane” and “protected bus lane,” and to strip lane quotas from the Streets Master Plan. The matter summary says, “This bill would remove the bus lane and bike lane quotas from the Streets Master Plan.” It also deletes protected lane reporting from neighborhood investment lists, while keeping other benchmarks for APS, bus stop upgrades, TSP, intersection redesigns, ramps, and pedestrian space. Status: in committee; no vote yet.
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File Int 1362-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
14Int 1362-2025
Paladino Backs Misguided Removal Of Bus And Bike Benchmarks▸Aug 14 - Paladino’s bill guts the Streets Master Plan. It repeals definitions for protected bike and bus lanes and deletes their quotas. Riders and walkers lose firm targets. The city trades clear commitments for vague promises.
Int 1362-2025 sits in committee. The Council introduced it on August 14, 2025 and referred it to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure that day. Sponsored by Council Member Vickie Paladino (District 19). The bill repeals the definitions of protected bicycle lane and protected bus lane in Admin Code §19-199.1. It also strikes the Streets Master Plan benchmarks that required installing protected bike and bus lanes. As the matter summary states, "This bill would remove the bus lane and bike lane quotas from the Streets Master Plan." Other benchmarks remain: transit signal priority, bus stop upgrades, intersection redesigns, accessible pedestrian signals, pedestrian space, and ramps. The change erases clear lane targets for cyclists and bus riders.
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File Int 1362-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
14Int 1362-2025
Paladino Backs Misguided Removal of Bus Bicycle Benchmarks▸Aug 14 - Paladino’s bill guts the Streets Master Plan. It repeals definitions for protected bike and bus lanes and deletes their quotas. Riders and walkers lose firm targets. The city trades clear commitments for vague promises.
Int 1362-2025 sits in committee. The Council introduced it on August 14, 2025 and referred it to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure that day. Sponsored by Council Member Vickie Paladino (District 19). The bill repeals the definitions of protected bicycle lane and protected bus lane in Admin Code §19-199.1. It also strikes the Streets Master Plan benchmarks that required installing protected bike and bus lanes. As the matter summary states, "This bill would remove the bus lane and bike lane quotas from the Streets Master Plan." Other benchmarks remain: transit signal priority, bus stop upgrades, intersection redesigns, accessible pedestrian signals, pedestrian space, and ramps. The change erases clear lane targets for cyclists and bus riders.
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File Int 1362-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
14Int 1362-2025
Paladino co-sponsors bill removing bike and bus benchmarks, increasing crash risk.▸Aug 14 - Paladino moves to cut the Streets Master Plan. The bill deletes bus- and bike-lane quotas and their definitions. Accountability drops. Riders and walkers lose clear targets. The car status quo holds.
Int 1362-2025 sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure after introduction on August 14, 2025, and referral the same day. Sponsored by Council Member Vickie Paladino. The bill amends Admin Code §19-199.1 to repeal the definitions of “protected bicycle lane” and “protected bus lane,” and to strip lane quotas from the Streets Master Plan. The matter summary says, “This bill would remove the bus lane and bike lane quotas from the Streets Master Plan.” It also deletes protected lane reporting from neighborhood investment lists, while keeping other benchmarks for APS, bus stop upgrades, TSP, intersection redesigns, ramps, and pedestrian space. Status: in committee; no vote yet.
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File Int 1362-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
13
Driver in SUV hits e-biker in Flushing▸Aug 13 - A driver in an SUV hit a southbound e-biker at 35 Ave and 156 St in Flushing. The 40-year-old rider fell and suffered a shoulder abrasion but remained conscious. Police list contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' Both vehicles were going straight.
The driver of an SUV traveling east collided with a southbound e-bike at 35 Ave and 156 St in Queens. The 40-year-old bicyclist was injured in the shoulder and upper arm and remained conscious. According to the police report, both vehicles were going straight ahead; the SUV showed center-front impact and the e-bike showed right-front damage. The report lists contributing factors as "Unspecified" and records no driver errors. Vehicle damage is logged as right-front bumper on the e-bike and no damage on the SUV. The police noted an abrasion to the bicyclist.
13
Jeep strikes 12-year-old cyclist in Flushing▸Aug 13 - A southbound Jeep hit a 12-year-old on a bike at 160th Street. The boy went down with leg injuries. The SUV’s nose tells the story. Queens pavement took the rest. Police list factors as unspecified. The child was hurt. The driver drove on.
A Jeep sedan traveling south collided with a 12-year-old bicyclist traveling east near 43-50 160th Street in Queens. The child suffered knee and lower leg injuries and a minor burn. According to the police report, contributing factors were “Unspecified.” Driver errors listed in the data include none beyond the unspecified factors; no Failure to Yield or Distraction was recorded. The bike and the Jeep both show center-front impact, indicating a direct strike. Safety equipment for the child is listed as “None,” but appears only after the absence of identified driver errors. No other injuries were reported among vehicle occupants.
12
Car Plows Into Queens Food Truck▸Aug 12 - A car slammed into a food truck in Astoria. Three people died. Metal twisted. Lives ended. The street became a scene of sudden loss.
CBS New York reported on August 12, 2025, that a car crashed into a food truck at 19th Avenue and 42nd Street in Astoria, Queens, killing three people. The article quotes witnesses, including a man who 'narrowly escaped tragedy.' Details on the driver's actions remain scarce, but the crash highlights the lethal risk vehicles pose to people on city streets. The incident raises questions about street design and the exposure of workers and customers at curbside businesses.
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Car Plows Into Queens Food Truck,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-08-12
11
Taxi U-turn slams e-biker on Prince▸Aug 11 - A taxi cut a U-turn on Prince Street and hit a young e-biker going straight. The rider went down with crush injuries. Metal against flesh. Night in Flushing. The car kept turning. The street paid.
An e-bike rider, 21, was injured when a taxi making a U-turn struck him on Prince St at Roosevelt Ave in Queens. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Turning Improperly.” The taxi was making a U-turn; the e-bike was traveling straight. The bicyclist suffered crush injuries and was listed as injured. The report lists driver error: Turning Improperly. Only after that does it note the bicyclist’s safety equipment as “None,” which the report does not cite as a cause. A parked sedan was also struck in the chaos. No injuries were reported for vehicle occupants.
11
Van rear-ends e-bike on Franklin▸Aug 11 - A van tailed an e-bike on Franklin Ave and hit it. The rider went down hard. Face bruised. Ejected. Midday in Flushing. Drivers sat fine. The city’s danger showed its teeth again.
A Ford van and an e-bike were traveling east on Franklin Ave at Union St in Queens when the van struck the e-bike. The 48-year-old cyclist was injured, ejected, and suffered a facial contusion. No vehicle occupants were reported injured. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Following Too Closely.” That driver error put the cyclist on the pavement. Only after that, the report notes the cyclist had “None” listed for safety equipment.
Aug 16 - Southbound SUV hit hard on College Point Blvd at King Rd. Center front crumpled. Driver injured, head bruised. Police cite distraction. Street bears the blow; people pay it.
An SUV traveling south on College Point Blvd at King Rd crashed, leaving the driver injured with a head contusion. According to the police report, the vehicle was a 2010 Toyota SUV going straight ahead, with damage at the center front end. The report lists Driver Inattention/Distraction as the contributing factor. The same distraction is noted for the driver and another occupant in the person records. No pedestrians or cyclists were listed as struck, but the impact and injuries show how distraction turns a straight path into harm. The driver’s seat belt is recorded, but the central failure was distraction.
15
Unlicensed SUV Turns Left, Hits Cyclist▸Aug 15 - A driver in an unlicensed Honda SUV turned left on Kissena Blvd and hit a 29-year-old man on a bicycle. The rider suffered back injury and internal complaints. Police noted right-front damage to the SUV and center-front damage to the bike.
A driver of a Honda SUV turned left from Kissena Blvd at Kalmia Ave and hit a bicyclist. The rider, a 29-year-old man, was injured with reported back pain and internal complaints. "According to the police report," the SUV driver was unlicensed and was making a left turn when the collision occurred. Police recorded right-front quarter panel damage to the SUV and center-front damage to the bicycle. Driver errors listed in the report include the driver’s unlicensed status while making the left turn. The report also notes the bicyclist’s equipment as "Helmet (Motorcycle Only)."
14Int 1362-2025
Paladino Backs Harmful Bill Repealing Protected Lane Benchmarks▸Aug 14 - Paladino moves to cut the Streets Master Plan. The bill deletes bus- and bike-lane quotas and their definitions. Accountability drops. Riders and walkers lose clear targets. The car status quo holds.
Int 1362-2025 sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure after introduction on August 14, 2025, and referral the same day. Sponsored by Council Member Vickie Paladino. The bill amends Admin Code §19-199.1 to repeal the definitions of “protected bicycle lane” and “protected bus lane,” and to strip lane quotas from the Streets Master Plan. The matter summary says, “This bill would remove the bus lane and bike lane quotas from the Streets Master Plan.” It also deletes protected lane reporting from neighborhood investment lists, while keeping other benchmarks for APS, bus stop upgrades, TSP, intersection redesigns, ramps, and pedestrian space. Status: in committee; no vote yet.
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File Int 1362-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
14Int 1362-2025
Paladino Backs Misguided Removal Of Bus And Bike Benchmarks▸Aug 14 - Paladino’s bill guts the Streets Master Plan. It repeals definitions for protected bike and bus lanes and deletes their quotas. Riders and walkers lose firm targets. The city trades clear commitments for vague promises.
Int 1362-2025 sits in committee. The Council introduced it on August 14, 2025 and referred it to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure that day. Sponsored by Council Member Vickie Paladino (District 19). The bill repeals the definitions of protected bicycle lane and protected bus lane in Admin Code §19-199.1. It also strikes the Streets Master Plan benchmarks that required installing protected bike and bus lanes. As the matter summary states, "This bill would remove the bus lane and bike lane quotas from the Streets Master Plan." Other benchmarks remain: transit signal priority, bus stop upgrades, intersection redesigns, accessible pedestrian signals, pedestrian space, and ramps. The change erases clear lane targets for cyclists and bus riders.
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File Int 1362-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
14Int 1362-2025
Paladino Backs Misguided Removal of Bus Bicycle Benchmarks▸Aug 14 - Paladino’s bill guts the Streets Master Plan. It repeals definitions for protected bike and bus lanes and deletes their quotas. Riders and walkers lose firm targets. The city trades clear commitments for vague promises.
Int 1362-2025 sits in committee. The Council introduced it on August 14, 2025 and referred it to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure that day. Sponsored by Council Member Vickie Paladino (District 19). The bill repeals the definitions of protected bicycle lane and protected bus lane in Admin Code §19-199.1. It also strikes the Streets Master Plan benchmarks that required installing protected bike and bus lanes. As the matter summary states, "This bill would remove the bus lane and bike lane quotas from the Streets Master Plan." Other benchmarks remain: transit signal priority, bus stop upgrades, intersection redesigns, accessible pedestrian signals, pedestrian space, and ramps. The change erases clear lane targets for cyclists and bus riders.
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File Int 1362-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
14Int 1362-2025
Paladino co-sponsors bill removing bike and bus benchmarks, increasing crash risk.▸Aug 14 - Paladino moves to cut the Streets Master Plan. The bill deletes bus- and bike-lane quotas and their definitions. Accountability drops. Riders and walkers lose clear targets. The car status quo holds.
Int 1362-2025 sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure after introduction on August 14, 2025, and referral the same day. Sponsored by Council Member Vickie Paladino. The bill amends Admin Code §19-199.1 to repeal the definitions of “protected bicycle lane” and “protected bus lane,” and to strip lane quotas from the Streets Master Plan. The matter summary says, “This bill would remove the bus lane and bike lane quotas from the Streets Master Plan.” It also deletes protected lane reporting from neighborhood investment lists, while keeping other benchmarks for APS, bus stop upgrades, TSP, intersection redesigns, ramps, and pedestrian space. Status: in committee; no vote yet.
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File Int 1362-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
13
Driver in SUV hits e-biker in Flushing▸Aug 13 - A driver in an SUV hit a southbound e-biker at 35 Ave and 156 St in Flushing. The 40-year-old rider fell and suffered a shoulder abrasion but remained conscious. Police list contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' Both vehicles were going straight.
The driver of an SUV traveling east collided with a southbound e-bike at 35 Ave and 156 St in Queens. The 40-year-old bicyclist was injured in the shoulder and upper arm and remained conscious. According to the police report, both vehicles were going straight ahead; the SUV showed center-front impact and the e-bike showed right-front damage. The report lists contributing factors as "Unspecified" and records no driver errors. Vehicle damage is logged as right-front bumper on the e-bike and no damage on the SUV. The police noted an abrasion to the bicyclist.
13
Jeep strikes 12-year-old cyclist in Flushing▸Aug 13 - A southbound Jeep hit a 12-year-old on a bike at 160th Street. The boy went down with leg injuries. The SUV’s nose tells the story. Queens pavement took the rest. Police list factors as unspecified. The child was hurt. The driver drove on.
A Jeep sedan traveling south collided with a 12-year-old bicyclist traveling east near 43-50 160th Street in Queens. The child suffered knee and lower leg injuries and a minor burn. According to the police report, contributing factors were “Unspecified.” Driver errors listed in the data include none beyond the unspecified factors; no Failure to Yield or Distraction was recorded. The bike and the Jeep both show center-front impact, indicating a direct strike. Safety equipment for the child is listed as “None,” but appears only after the absence of identified driver errors. No other injuries were reported among vehicle occupants.
12
Car Plows Into Queens Food Truck▸Aug 12 - A car slammed into a food truck in Astoria. Three people died. Metal twisted. Lives ended. The street became a scene of sudden loss.
CBS New York reported on August 12, 2025, that a car crashed into a food truck at 19th Avenue and 42nd Street in Astoria, Queens, killing three people. The article quotes witnesses, including a man who 'narrowly escaped tragedy.' Details on the driver's actions remain scarce, but the crash highlights the lethal risk vehicles pose to people on city streets. The incident raises questions about street design and the exposure of workers and customers at curbside businesses.
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Car Plows Into Queens Food Truck,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-08-12
11
Taxi U-turn slams e-biker on Prince▸Aug 11 - A taxi cut a U-turn on Prince Street and hit a young e-biker going straight. The rider went down with crush injuries. Metal against flesh. Night in Flushing. The car kept turning. The street paid.
An e-bike rider, 21, was injured when a taxi making a U-turn struck him on Prince St at Roosevelt Ave in Queens. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Turning Improperly.” The taxi was making a U-turn; the e-bike was traveling straight. The bicyclist suffered crush injuries and was listed as injured. The report lists driver error: Turning Improperly. Only after that does it note the bicyclist’s safety equipment as “None,” which the report does not cite as a cause. A parked sedan was also struck in the chaos. No injuries were reported for vehicle occupants.
11
Van rear-ends e-bike on Franklin▸Aug 11 - A van tailed an e-bike on Franklin Ave and hit it. The rider went down hard. Face bruised. Ejected. Midday in Flushing. Drivers sat fine. The city’s danger showed its teeth again.
A Ford van and an e-bike were traveling east on Franklin Ave at Union St in Queens when the van struck the e-bike. The 48-year-old cyclist was injured, ejected, and suffered a facial contusion. No vehicle occupants were reported injured. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Following Too Closely.” That driver error put the cyclist on the pavement. Only after that, the report notes the cyclist had “None” listed for safety equipment.
Aug 15 - A driver in an unlicensed Honda SUV turned left on Kissena Blvd and hit a 29-year-old man on a bicycle. The rider suffered back injury and internal complaints. Police noted right-front damage to the SUV and center-front damage to the bike.
A driver of a Honda SUV turned left from Kissena Blvd at Kalmia Ave and hit a bicyclist. The rider, a 29-year-old man, was injured with reported back pain and internal complaints. "According to the police report," the SUV driver was unlicensed and was making a left turn when the collision occurred. Police recorded right-front quarter panel damage to the SUV and center-front damage to the bicycle. Driver errors listed in the report include the driver’s unlicensed status while making the left turn. The report also notes the bicyclist’s equipment as "Helmet (Motorcycle Only)."
14Int 1362-2025
Paladino Backs Harmful Bill Repealing Protected Lane Benchmarks▸Aug 14 - Paladino moves to cut the Streets Master Plan. The bill deletes bus- and bike-lane quotas and their definitions. Accountability drops. Riders and walkers lose clear targets. The car status quo holds.
Int 1362-2025 sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure after introduction on August 14, 2025, and referral the same day. Sponsored by Council Member Vickie Paladino. The bill amends Admin Code §19-199.1 to repeal the definitions of “protected bicycle lane” and “protected bus lane,” and to strip lane quotas from the Streets Master Plan. The matter summary says, “This bill would remove the bus lane and bike lane quotas from the Streets Master Plan.” It also deletes protected lane reporting from neighborhood investment lists, while keeping other benchmarks for APS, bus stop upgrades, TSP, intersection redesigns, ramps, and pedestrian space. Status: in committee; no vote yet.
-
File Int 1362-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
14Int 1362-2025
Paladino Backs Misguided Removal Of Bus And Bike Benchmarks▸Aug 14 - Paladino’s bill guts the Streets Master Plan. It repeals definitions for protected bike and bus lanes and deletes their quotas. Riders and walkers lose firm targets. The city trades clear commitments for vague promises.
Int 1362-2025 sits in committee. The Council introduced it on August 14, 2025 and referred it to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure that day. Sponsored by Council Member Vickie Paladino (District 19). The bill repeals the definitions of protected bicycle lane and protected bus lane in Admin Code §19-199.1. It also strikes the Streets Master Plan benchmarks that required installing protected bike and bus lanes. As the matter summary states, "This bill would remove the bus lane and bike lane quotas from the Streets Master Plan." Other benchmarks remain: transit signal priority, bus stop upgrades, intersection redesigns, accessible pedestrian signals, pedestrian space, and ramps. The change erases clear lane targets for cyclists and bus riders.
-
File Int 1362-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
14Int 1362-2025
Paladino Backs Misguided Removal of Bus Bicycle Benchmarks▸Aug 14 - Paladino’s bill guts the Streets Master Plan. It repeals definitions for protected bike and bus lanes and deletes their quotas. Riders and walkers lose firm targets. The city trades clear commitments for vague promises.
Int 1362-2025 sits in committee. The Council introduced it on August 14, 2025 and referred it to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure that day. Sponsored by Council Member Vickie Paladino (District 19). The bill repeals the definitions of protected bicycle lane and protected bus lane in Admin Code §19-199.1. It also strikes the Streets Master Plan benchmarks that required installing protected bike and bus lanes. As the matter summary states, "This bill would remove the bus lane and bike lane quotas from the Streets Master Plan." Other benchmarks remain: transit signal priority, bus stop upgrades, intersection redesigns, accessible pedestrian signals, pedestrian space, and ramps. The change erases clear lane targets for cyclists and bus riders.
-
File Int 1362-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
14Int 1362-2025
Paladino co-sponsors bill removing bike and bus benchmarks, increasing crash risk.▸Aug 14 - Paladino moves to cut the Streets Master Plan. The bill deletes bus- and bike-lane quotas and their definitions. Accountability drops. Riders and walkers lose clear targets. The car status quo holds.
Int 1362-2025 sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure after introduction on August 14, 2025, and referral the same day. Sponsored by Council Member Vickie Paladino. The bill amends Admin Code §19-199.1 to repeal the definitions of “protected bicycle lane” and “protected bus lane,” and to strip lane quotas from the Streets Master Plan. The matter summary says, “This bill would remove the bus lane and bike lane quotas from the Streets Master Plan.” It also deletes protected lane reporting from neighborhood investment lists, while keeping other benchmarks for APS, bus stop upgrades, TSP, intersection redesigns, ramps, and pedestrian space. Status: in committee; no vote yet.
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File Int 1362-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
13
Driver in SUV hits e-biker in Flushing▸Aug 13 - A driver in an SUV hit a southbound e-biker at 35 Ave and 156 St in Flushing. The 40-year-old rider fell and suffered a shoulder abrasion but remained conscious. Police list contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' Both vehicles were going straight.
The driver of an SUV traveling east collided with a southbound e-bike at 35 Ave and 156 St in Queens. The 40-year-old bicyclist was injured in the shoulder and upper arm and remained conscious. According to the police report, both vehicles were going straight ahead; the SUV showed center-front impact and the e-bike showed right-front damage. The report lists contributing factors as "Unspecified" and records no driver errors. Vehicle damage is logged as right-front bumper on the e-bike and no damage on the SUV. The police noted an abrasion to the bicyclist.
13
Jeep strikes 12-year-old cyclist in Flushing▸Aug 13 - A southbound Jeep hit a 12-year-old on a bike at 160th Street. The boy went down with leg injuries. The SUV’s nose tells the story. Queens pavement took the rest. Police list factors as unspecified. The child was hurt. The driver drove on.
A Jeep sedan traveling south collided with a 12-year-old bicyclist traveling east near 43-50 160th Street in Queens. The child suffered knee and lower leg injuries and a minor burn. According to the police report, contributing factors were “Unspecified.” Driver errors listed in the data include none beyond the unspecified factors; no Failure to Yield or Distraction was recorded. The bike and the Jeep both show center-front impact, indicating a direct strike. Safety equipment for the child is listed as “None,” but appears only after the absence of identified driver errors. No other injuries were reported among vehicle occupants.
12
Car Plows Into Queens Food Truck▸Aug 12 - A car slammed into a food truck in Astoria. Three people died. Metal twisted. Lives ended. The street became a scene of sudden loss.
CBS New York reported on August 12, 2025, that a car crashed into a food truck at 19th Avenue and 42nd Street in Astoria, Queens, killing three people. The article quotes witnesses, including a man who 'narrowly escaped tragedy.' Details on the driver's actions remain scarce, but the crash highlights the lethal risk vehicles pose to people on city streets. The incident raises questions about street design and the exposure of workers and customers at curbside businesses.
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Car Plows Into Queens Food Truck,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-08-12
11
Taxi U-turn slams e-biker on Prince▸Aug 11 - A taxi cut a U-turn on Prince Street and hit a young e-biker going straight. The rider went down with crush injuries. Metal against flesh. Night in Flushing. The car kept turning. The street paid.
An e-bike rider, 21, was injured when a taxi making a U-turn struck him on Prince St at Roosevelt Ave in Queens. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Turning Improperly.” The taxi was making a U-turn; the e-bike was traveling straight. The bicyclist suffered crush injuries and was listed as injured. The report lists driver error: Turning Improperly. Only after that does it note the bicyclist’s safety equipment as “None,” which the report does not cite as a cause. A parked sedan was also struck in the chaos. No injuries were reported for vehicle occupants.
11
Van rear-ends e-bike on Franklin▸Aug 11 - A van tailed an e-bike on Franklin Ave and hit it. The rider went down hard. Face bruised. Ejected. Midday in Flushing. Drivers sat fine. The city’s danger showed its teeth again.
A Ford van and an e-bike were traveling east on Franklin Ave at Union St in Queens when the van struck the e-bike. The 48-year-old cyclist was injured, ejected, and suffered a facial contusion. No vehicle occupants were reported injured. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Following Too Closely.” That driver error put the cyclist on the pavement. Only after that, the report notes the cyclist had “None” listed for safety equipment.
Aug 14 - Paladino moves to cut the Streets Master Plan. The bill deletes bus- and bike-lane quotas and their definitions. Accountability drops. Riders and walkers lose clear targets. The car status quo holds.
Int 1362-2025 sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure after introduction on August 14, 2025, and referral the same day. Sponsored by Council Member Vickie Paladino. The bill amends Admin Code §19-199.1 to repeal the definitions of “protected bicycle lane” and “protected bus lane,” and to strip lane quotas from the Streets Master Plan. The matter summary says, “This bill would remove the bus lane and bike lane quotas from the Streets Master Plan.” It also deletes protected lane reporting from neighborhood investment lists, while keeping other benchmarks for APS, bus stop upgrades, TSP, intersection redesigns, ramps, and pedestrian space. Status: in committee; no vote yet.
- File Int 1362-2025, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2025-08-14
14Int 1362-2025
Paladino Backs Misguided Removal Of Bus And Bike Benchmarks▸Aug 14 - Paladino’s bill guts the Streets Master Plan. It repeals definitions for protected bike and bus lanes and deletes their quotas. Riders and walkers lose firm targets. The city trades clear commitments for vague promises.
Int 1362-2025 sits in committee. The Council introduced it on August 14, 2025 and referred it to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure that day. Sponsored by Council Member Vickie Paladino (District 19). The bill repeals the definitions of protected bicycle lane and protected bus lane in Admin Code §19-199.1. It also strikes the Streets Master Plan benchmarks that required installing protected bike and bus lanes. As the matter summary states, "This bill would remove the bus lane and bike lane quotas from the Streets Master Plan." Other benchmarks remain: transit signal priority, bus stop upgrades, intersection redesigns, accessible pedestrian signals, pedestrian space, and ramps. The change erases clear lane targets for cyclists and bus riders.
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File Int 1362-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
14Int 1362-2025
Paladino Backs Misguided Removal of Bus Bicycle Benchmarks▸Aug 14 - Paladino’s bill guts the Streets Master Plan. It repeals definitions for protected bike and bus lanes and deletes their quotas. Riders and walkers lose firm targets. The city trades clear commitments for vague promises.
Int 1362-2025 sits in committee. The Council introduced it on August 14, 2025 and referred it to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure that day. Sponsored by Council Member Vickie Paladino (District 19). The bill repeals the definitions of protected bicycle lane and protected bus lane in Admin Code §19-199.1. It also strikes the Streets Master Plan benchmarks that required installing protected bike and bus lanes. As the matter summary states, "This bill would remove the bus lane and bike lane quotas from the Streets Master Plan." Other benchmarks remain: transit signal priority, bus stop upgrades, intersection redesigns, accessible pedestrian signals, pedestrian space, and ramps. The change erases clear lane targets for cyclists and bus riders.
-
File Int 1362-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
14Int 1362-2025
Paladino co-sponsors bill removing bike and bus benchmarks, increasing crash risk.▸Aug 14 - Paladino moves to cut the Streets Master Plan. The bill deletes bus- and bike-lane quotas and their definitions. Accountability drops. Riders and walkers lose clear targets. The car status quo holds.
Int 1362-2025 sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure after introduction on August 14, 2025, and referral the same day. Sponsored by Council Member Vickie Paladino. The bill amends Admin Code §19-199.1 to repeal the definitions of “protected bicycle lane” and “protected bus lane,” and to strip lane quotas from the Streets Master Plan. The matter summary says, “This bill would remove the bus lane and bike lane quotas from the Streets Master Plan.” It also deletes protected lane reporting from neighborhood investment lists, while keeping other benchmarks for APS, bus stop upgrades, TSP, intersection redesigns, ramps, and pedestrian space. Status: in committee; no vote yet.
-
File Int 1362-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
13
Driver in SUV hits e-biker in Flushing▸Aug 13 - A driver in an SUV hit a southbound e-biker at 35 Ave and 156 St in Flushing. The 40-year-old rider fell and suffered a shoulder abrasion but remained conscious. Police list contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' Both vehicles were going straight.
The driver of an SUV traveling east collided with a southbound e-bike at 35 Ave and 156 St in Queens. The 40-year-old bicyclist was injured in the shoulder and upper arm and remained conscious. According to the police report, both vehicles were going straight ahead; the SUV showed center-front impact and the e-bike showed right-front damage. The report lists contributing factors as "Unspecified" and records no driver errors. Vehicle damage is logged as right-front bumper on the e-bike and no damage on the SUV. The police noted an abrasion to the bicyclist.
13
Jeep strikes 12-year-old cyclist in Flushing▸Aug 13 - A southbound Jeep hit a 12-year-old on a bike at 160th Street. The boy went down with leg injuries. The SUV’s nose tells the story. Queens pavement took the rest. Police list factors as unspecified. The child was hurt. The driver drove on.
A Jeep sedan traveling south collided with a 12-year-old bicyclist traveling east near 43-50 160th Street in Queens. The child suffered knee and lower leg injuries and a minor burn. According to the police report, contributing factors were “Unspecified.” Driver errors listed in the data include none beyond the unspecified factors; no Failure to Yield or Distraction was recorded. The bike and the Jeep both show center-front impact, indicating a direct strike. Safety equipment for the child is listed as “None,” but appears only after the absence of identified driver errors. No other injuries were reported among vehicle occupants.
12
Car Plows Into Queens Food Truck▸Aug 12 - A car slammed into a food truck in Astoria. Three people died. Metal twisted. Lives ended. The street became a scene of sudden loss.
CBS New York reported on August 12, 2025, that a car crashed into a food truck at 19th Avenue and 42nd Street in Astoria, Queens, killing three people. The article quotes witnesses, including a man who 'narrowly escaped tragedy.' Details on the driver's actions remain scarce, but the crash highlights the lethal risk vehicles pose to people on city streets. The incident raises questions about street design and the exposure of workers and customers at curbside businesses.
-
Car Plows Into Queens Food Truck,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-08-12
11
Taxi U-turn slams e-biker on Prince▸Aug 11 - A taxi cut a U-turn on Prince Street and hit a young e-biker going straight. The rider went down with crush injuries. Metal against flesh. Night in Flushing. The car kept turning. The street paid.
An e-bike rider, 21, was injured when a taxi making a U-turn struck him on Prince St at Roosevelt Ave in Queens. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Turning Improperly.” The taxi was making a U-turn; the e-bike was traveling straight. The bicyclist suffered crush injuries and was listed as injured. The report lists driver error: Turning Improperly. Only after that does it note the bicyclist’s safety equipment as “None,” which the report does not cite as a cause. A parked sedan was also struck in the chaos. No injuries were reported for vehicle occupants.
11
Van rear-ends e-bike on Franklin▸Aug 11 - A van tailed an e-bike on Franklin Ave and hit it. The rider went down hard. Face bruised. Ejected. Midday in Flushing. Drivers sat fine. The city’s danger showed its teeth again.
A Ford van and an e-bike were traveling east on Franklin Ave at Union St in Queens when the van struck the e-bike. The 48-year-old cyclist was injured, ejected, and suffered a facial contusion. No vehicle occupants were reported injured. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Following Too Closely.” That driver error put the cyclist on the pavement. Only after that, the report notes the cyclist had “None” listed for safety equipment.
Aug 14 - Paladino’s bill guts the Streets Master Plan. It repeals definitions for protected bike and bus lanes and deletes their quotas. Riders and walkers lose firm targets. The city trades clear commitments for vague promises.
Int 1362-2025 sits in committee. The Council introduced it on August 14, 2025 and referred it to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure that day. Sponsored by Council Member Vickie Paladino (District 19). The bill repeals the definitions of protected bicycle lane and protected bus lane in Admin Code §19-199.1. It also strikes the Streets Master Plan benchmarks that required installing protected bike and bus lanes. As the matter summary states, "This bill would remove the bus lane and bike lane quotas from the Streets Master Plan." Other benchmarks remain: transit signal priority, bus stop upgrades, intersection redesigns, accessible pedestrian signals, pedestrian space, and ramps. The change erases clear lane targets for cyclists and bus riders.
- File Int 1362-2025, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2025-08-14
14Int 1362-2025
Paladino Backs Misguided Removal of Bus Bicycle Benchmarks▸Aug 14 - Paladino’s bill guts the Streets Master Plan. It repeals definitions for protected bike and bus lanes and deletes their quotas. Riders and walkers lose firm targets. The city trades clear commitments for vague promises.
Int 1362-2025 sits in committee. The Council introduced it on August 14, 2025 and referred it to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure that day. Sponsored by Council Member Vickie Paladino (District 19). The bill repeals the definitions of protected bicycle lane and protected bus lane in Admin Code §19-199.1. It also strikes the Streets Master Plan benchmarks that required installing protected bike and bus lanes. As the matter summary states, "This bill would remove the bus lane and bike lane quotas from the Streets Master Plan." Other benchmarks remain: transit signal priority, bus stop upgrades, intersection redesigns, accessible pedestrian signals, pedestrian space, and ramps. The change erases clear lane targets for cyclists and bus riders.
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File Int 1362-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
14Int 1362-2025
Paladino co-sponsors bill removing bike and bus benchmarks, increasing crash risk.▸Aug 14 - Paladino moves to cut the Streets Master Plan. The bill deletes bus- and bike-lane quotas and their definitions. Accountability drops. Riders and walkers lose clear targets. The car status quo holds.
Int 1362-2025 sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure after introduction on August 14, 2025, and referral the same day. Sponsored by Council Member Vickie Paladino. The bill amends Admin Code §19-199.1 to repeal the definitions of “protected bicycle lane” and “protected bus lane,” and to strip lane quotas from the Streets Master Plan. The matter summary says, “This bill would remove the bus lane and bike lane quotas from the Streets Master Plan.” It also deletes protected lane reporting from neighborhood investment lists, while keeping other benchmarks for APS, bus stop upgrades, TSP, intersection redesigns, ramps, and pedestrian space. Status: in committee; no vote yet.
-
File Int 1362-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
13
Driver in SUV hits e-biker in Flushing▸Aug 13 - A driver in an SUV hit a southbound e-biker at 35 Ave and 156 St in Flushing. The 40-year-old rider fell and suffered a shoulder abrasion but remained conscious. Police list contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' Both vehicles were going straight.
The driver of an SUV traveling east collided with a southbound e-bike at 35 Ave and 156 St in Queens. The 40-year-old bicyclist was injured in the shoulder and upper arm and remained conscious. According to the police report, both vehicles were going straight ahead; the SUV showed center-front impact and the e-bike showed right-front damage. The report lists contributing factors as "Unspecified" and records no driver errors. Vehicle damage is logged as right-front bumper on the e-bike and no damage on the SUV. The police noted an abrasion to the bicyclist.
13
Jeep strikes 12-year-old cyclist in Flushing▸Aug 13 - A southbound Jeep hit a 12-year-old on a bike at 160th Street. The boy went down with leg injuries. The SUV’s nose tells the story. Queens pavement took the rest. Police list factors as unspecified. The child was hurt. The driver drove on.
A Jeep sedan traveling south collided with a 12-year-old bicyclist traveling east near 43-50 160th Street in Queens. The child suffered knee and lower leg injuries and a minor burn. According to the police report, contributing factors were “Unspecified.” Driver errors listed in the data include none beyond the unspecified factors; no Failure to Yield or Distraction was recorded. The bike and the Jeep both show center-front impact, indicating a direct strike. Safety equipment for the child is listed as “None,” but appears only after the absence of identified driver errors. No other injuries were reported among vehicle occupants.
12
Car Plows Into Queens Food Truck▸Aug 12 - A car slammed into a food truck in Astoria. Three people died. Metal twisted. Lives ended. The street became a scene of sudden loss.
CBS New York reported on August 12, 2025, that a car crashed into a food truck at 19th Avenue and 42nd Street in Astoria, Queens, killing three people. The article quotes witnesses, including a man who 'narrowly escaped tragedy.' Details on the driver's actions remain scarce, but the crash highlights the lethal risk vehicles pose to people on city streets. The incident raises questions about street design and the exposure of workers and customers at curbside businesses.
-
Car Plows Into Queens Food Truck,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-08-12
11
Taxi U-turn slams e-biker on Prince▸Aug 11 - A taxi cut a U-turn on Prince Street and hit a young e-biker going straight. The rider went down with crush injuries. Metal against flesh. Night in Flushing. The car kept turning. The street paid.
An e-bike rider, 21, was injured when a taxi making a U-turn struck him on Prince St at Roosevelt Ave in Queens. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Turning Improperly.” The taxi was making a U-turn; the e-bike was traveling straight. The bicyclist suffered crush injuries and was listed as injured. The report lists driver error: Turning Improperly. Only after that does it note the bicyclist’s safety equipment as “None,” which the report does not cite as a cause. A parked sedan was also struck in the chaos. No injuries were reported for vehicle occupants.
11
Van rear-ends e-bike on Franklin▸Aug 11 - A van tailed an e-bike on Franklin Ave and hit it. The rider went down hard. Face bruised. Ejected. Midday in Flushing. Drivers sat fine. The city’s danger showed its teeth again.
A Ford van and an e-bike were traveling east on Franklin Ave at Union St in Queens when the van struck the e-bike. The 48-year-old cyclist was injured, ejected, and suffered a facial contusion. No vehicle occupants were reported injured. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Following Too Closely.” That driver error put the cyclist on the pavement. Only after that, the report notes the cyclist had “None” listed for safety equipment.
Aug 14 - Paladino’s bill guts the Streets Master Plan. It repeals definitions for protected bike and bus lanes and deletes their quotas. Riders and walkers lose firm targets. The city trades clear commitments for vague promises.
Int 1362-2025 sits in committee. The Council introduced it on August 14, 2025 and referred it to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure that day. Sponsored by Council Member Vickie Paladino (District 19). The bill repeals the definitions of protected bicycle lane and protected bus lane in Admin Code §19-199.1. It also strikes the Streets Master Plan benchmarks that required installing protected bike and bus lanes. As the matter summary states, "This bill would remove the bus lane and bike lane quotas from the Streets Master Plan." Other benchmarks remain: transit signal priority, bus stop upgrades, intersection redesigns, accessible pedestrian signals, pedestrian space, and ramps. The change erases clear lane targets for cyclists and bus riders.
- File Int 1362-2025, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2025-08-14
14Int 1362-2025
Paladino co-sponsors bill removing bike and bus benchmarks, increasing crash risk.▸Aug 14 - Paladino moves to cut the Streets Master Plan. The bill deletes bus- and bike-lane quotas and their definitions. Accountability drops. Riders and walkers lose clear targets. The car status quo holds.
Int 1362-2025 sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure after introduction on August 14, 2025, and referral the same day. Sponsored by Council Member Vickie Paladino. The bill amends Admin Code §19-199.1 to repeal the definitions of “protected bicycle lane” and “protected bus lane,” and to strip lane quotas from the Streets Master Plan. The matter summary says, “This bill would remove the bus lane and bike lane quotas from the Streets Master Plan.” It also deletes protected lane reporting from neighborhood investment lists, while keeping other benchmarks for APS, bus stop upgrades, TSP, intersection redesigns, ramps, and pedestrian space. Status: in committee; no vote yet.
-
File Int 1362-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
13
Driver in SUV hits e-biker in Flushing▸Aug 13 - A driver in an SUV hit a southbound e-biker at 35 Ave and 156 St in Flushing. The 40-year-old rider fell and suffered a shoulder abrasion but remained conscious. Police list contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' Both vehicles were going straight.
The driver of an SUV traveling east collided with a southbound e-bike at 35 Ave and 156 St in Queens. The 40-year-old bicyclist was injured in the shoulder and upper arm and remained conscious. According to the police report, both vehicles were going straight ahead; the SUV showed center-front impact and the e-bike showed right-front damage. The report lists contributing factors as "Unspecified" and records no driver errors. Vehicle damage is logged as right-front bumper on the e-bike and no damage on the SUV. The police noted an abrasion to the bicyclist.
13
Jeep strikes 12-year-old cyclist in Flushing▸Aug 13 - A southbound Jeep hit a 12-year-old on a bike at 160th Street. The boy went down with leg injuries. The SUV’s nose tells the story. Queens pavement took the rest. Police list factors as unspecified. The child was hurt. The driver drove on.
A Jeep sedan traveling south collided with a 12-year-old bicyclist traveling east near 43-50 160th Street in Queens. The child suffered knee and lower leg injuries and a minor burn. According to the police report, contributing factors were “Unspecified.” Driver errors listed in the data include none beyond the unspecified factors; no Failure to Yield or Distraction was recorded. The bike and the Jeep both show center-front impact, indicating a direct strike. Safety equipment for the child is listed as “None,” but appears only after the absence of identified driver errors. No other injuries were reported among vehicle occupants.
12
Car Plows Into Queens Food Truck▸Aug 12 - A car slammed into a food truck in Astoria. Three people died. Metal twisted. Lives ended. The street became a scene of sudden loss.
CBS New York reported on August 12, 2025, that a car crashed into a food truck at 19th Avenue and 42nd Street in Astoria, Queens, killing three people. The article quotes witnesses, including a man who 'narrowly escaped tragedy.' Details on the driver's actions remain scarce, but the crash highlights the lethal risk vehicles pose to people on city streets. The incident raises questions about street design and the exposure of workers and customers at curbside businesses.
-
Car Plows Into Queens Food Truck,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-08-12
11
Taxi U-turn slams e-biker on Prince▸Aug 11 - A taxi cut a U-turn on Prince Street and hit a young e-biker going straight. The rider went down with crush injuries. Metal against flesh. Night in Flushing. The car kept turning. The street paid.
An e-bike rider, 21, was injured when a taxi making a U-turn struck him on Prince St at Roosevelt Ave in Queens. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Turning Improperly.” The taxi was making a U-turn; the e-bike was traveling straight. The bicyclist suffered crush injuries and was listed as injured. The report lists driver error: Turning Improperly. Only after that does it note the bicyclist’s safety equipment as “None,” which the report does not cite as a cause. A parked sedan was also struck in the chaos. No injuries were reported for vehicle occupants.
11
Van rear-ends e-bike on Franklin▸Aug 11 - A van tailed an e-bike on Franklin Ave and hit it. The rider went down hard. Face bruised. Ejected. Midday in Flushing. Drivers sat fine. The city’s danger showed its teeth again.
A Ford van and an e-bike were traveling east on Franklin Ave at Union St in Queens when the van struck the e-bike. The 48-year-old cyclist was injured, ejected, and suffered a facial contusion. No vehicle occupants were reported injured. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Following Too Closely.” That driver error put the cyclist on the pavement. Only after that, the report notes the cyclist had “None” listed for safety equipment.
Aug 14 - Paladino moves to cut the Streets Master Plan. The bill deletes bus- and bike-lane quotas and their definitions. Accountability drops. Riders and walkers lose clear targets. The car status quo holds.
Int 1362-2025 sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure after introduction on August 14, 2025, and referral the same day. Sponsored by Council Member Vickie Paladino. The bill amends Admin Code §19-199.1 to repeal the definitions of “protected bicycle lane” and “protected bus lane,” and to strip lane quotas from the Streets Master Plan. The matter summary says, “This bill would remove the bus lane and bike lane quotas from the Streets Master Plan.” It also deletes protected lane reporting from neighborhood investment lists, while keeping other benchmarks for APS, bus stop upgrades, TSP, intersection redesigns, ramps, and pedestrian space. Status: in committee; no vote yet.
- File Int 1362-2025, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2025-08-14
13
Driver in SUV hits e-biker in Flushing▸Aug 13 - A driver in an SUV hit a southbound e-biker at 35 Ave and 156 St in Flushing. The 40-year-old rider fell and suffered a shoulder abrasion but remained conscious. Police list contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' Both vehicles were going straight.
The driver of an SUV traveling east collided with a southbound e-bike at 35 Ave and 156 St in Queens. The 40-year-old bicyclist was injured in the shoulder and upper arm and remained conscious. According to the police report, both vehicles were going straight ahead; the SUV showed center-front impact and the e-bike showed right-front damage. The report lists contributing factors as "Unspecified" and records no driver errors. Vehicle damage is logged as right-front bumper on the e-bike and no damage on the SUV. The police noted an abrasion to the bicyclist.
13
Jeep strikes 12-year-old cyclist in Flushing▸Aug 13 - A southbound Jeep hit a 12-year-old on a bike at 160th Street. The boy went down with leg injuries. The SUV’s nose tells the story. Queens pavement took the rest. Police list factors as unspecified. The child was hurt. The driver drove on.
A Jeep sedan traveling south collided with a 12-year-old bicyclist traveling east near 43-50 160th Street in Queens. The child suffered knee and lower leg injuries and a minor burn. According to the police report, contributing factors were “Unspecified.” Driver errors listed in the data include none beyond the unspecified factors; no Failure to Yield or Distraction was recorded. The bike and the Jeep both show center-front impact, indicating a direct strike. Safety equipment for the child is listed as “None,” but appears only after the absence of identified driver errors. No other injuries were reported among vehicle occupants.
12
Car Plows Into Queens Food Truck▸Aug 12 - A car slammed into a food truck in Astoria. Three people died. Metal twisted. Lives ended. The street became a scene of sudden loss.
CBS New York reported on August 12, 2025, that a car crashed into a food truck at 19th Avenue and 42nd Street in Astoria, Queens, killing three people. The article quotes witnesses, including a man who 'narrowly escaped tragedy.' Details on the driver's actions remain scarce, but the crash highlights the lethal risk vehicles pose to people on city streets. The incident raises questions about street design and the exposure of workers and customers at curbside businesses.
-
Car Plows Into Queens Food Truck,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-08-12
11
Taxi U-turn slams e-biker on Prince▸Aug 11 - A taxi cut a U-turn on Prince Street and hit a young e-biker going straight. The rider went down with crush injuries. Metal against flesh. Night in Flushing. The car kept turning. The street paid.
An e-bike rider, 21, was injured when a taxi making a U-turn struck him on Prince St at Roosevelt Ave in Queens. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Turning Improperly.” The taxi was making a U-turn; the e-bike was traveling straight. The bicyclist suffered crush injuries and was listed as injured. The report lists driver error: Turning Improperly. Only after that does it note the bicyclist’s safety equipment as “None,” which the report does not cite as a cause. A parked sedan was also struck in the chaos. No injuries were reported for vehicle occupants.
11
Van rear-ends e-bike on Franklin▸Aug 11 - A van tailed an e-bike on Franklin Ave and hit it. The rider went down hard. Face bruised. Ejected. Midday in Flushing. Drivers sat fine. The city’s danger showed its teeth again.
A Ford van and an e-bike were traveling east on Franklin Ave at Union St in Queens when the van struck the e-bike. The 48-year-old cyclist was injured, ejected, and suffered a facial contusion. No vehicle occupants were reported injured. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Following Too Closely.” That driver error put the cyclist on the pavement. Only after that, the report notes the cyclist had “None” listed for safety equipment.
Aug 13 - A driver in an SUV hit a southbound e-biker at 35 Ave and 156 St in Flushing. The 40-year-old rider fell and suffered a shoulder abrasion but remained conscious. Police list contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' Both vehicles were going straight.
The driver of an SUV traveling east collided with a southbound e-bike at 35 Ave and 156 St in Queens. The 40-year-old bicyclist was injured in the shoulder and upper arm and remained conscious. According to the police report, both vehicles were going straight ahead; the SUV showed center-front impact and the e-bike showed right-front damage. The report lists contributing factors as "Unspecified" and records no driver errors. Vehicle damage is logged as right-front bumper on the e-bike and no damage on the SUV. The police noted an abrasion to the bicyclist.
13
Jeep strikes 12-year-old cyclist in Flushing▸Aug 13 - A southbound Jeep hit a 12-year-old on a bike at 160th Street. The boy went down with leg injuries. The SUV’s nose tells the story. Queens pavement took the rest. Police list factors as unspecified. The child was hurt. The driver drove on.
A Jeep sedan traveling south collided with a 12-year-old bicyclist traveling east near 43-50 160th Street in Queens. The child suffered knee and lower leg injuries and a minor burn. According to the police report, contributing factors were “Unspecified.” Driver errors listed in the data include none beyond the unspecified factors; no Failure to Yield or Distraction was recorded. The bike and the Jeep both show center-front impact, indicating a direct strike. Safety equipment for the child is listed as “None,” but appears only after the absence of identified driver errors. No other injuries were reported among vehicle occupants.
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Car Plows Into Queens Food Truck▸Aug 12 - A car slammed into a food truck in Astoria. Three people died. Metal twisted. Lives ended. The street became a scene of sudden loss.
CBS New York reported on August 12, 2025, that a car crashed into a food truck at 19th Avenue and 42nd Street in Astoria, Queens, killing three people. The article quotes witnesses, including a man who 'narrowly escaped tragedy.' Details on the driver's actions remain scarce, but the crash highlights the lethal risk vehicles pose to people on city streets. The incident raises questions about street design and the exposure of workers and customers at curbside businesses.
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Car Plows Into Queens Food Truck,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-08-12
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Taxi U-turn slams e-biker on Prince▸Aug 11 - A taxi cut a U-turn on Prince Street and hit a young e-biker going straight. The rider went down with crush injuries. Metal against flesh. Night in Flushing. The car kept turning. The street paid.
An e-bike rider, 21, was injured when a taxi making a U-turn struck him on Prince St at Roosevelt Ave in Queens. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Turning Improperly.” The taxi was making a U-turn; the e-bike was traveling straight. The bicyclist suffered crush injuries and was listed as injured. The report lists driver error: Turning Improperly. Only after that does it note the bicyclist’s safety equipment as “None,” which the report does not cite as a cause. A parked sedan was also struck in the chaos. No injuries were reported for vehicle occupants.
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Van rear-ends e-bike on Franklin▸Aug 11 - A van tailed an e-bike on Franklin Ave and hit it. The rider went down hard. Face bruised. Ejected. Midday in Flushing. Drivers sat fine. The city’s danger showed its teeth again.
A Ford van and an e-bike were traveling east on Franklin Ave at Union St in Queens when the van struck the e-bike. The 48-year-old cyclist was injured, ejected, and suffered a facial contusion. No vehicle occupants were reported injured. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Following Too Closely.” That driver error put the cyclist on the pavement. Only after that, the report notes the cyclist had “None” listed for safety equipment.
Aug 13 - A southbound Jeep hit a 12-year-old on a bike at 160th Street. The boy went down with leg injuries. The SUV’s nose tells the story. Queens pavement took the rest. Police list factors as unspecified. The child was hurt. The driver drove on.
A Jeep sedan traveling south collided with a 12-year-old bicyclist traveling east near 43-50 160th Street in Queens. The child suffered knee and lower leg injuries and a minor burn. According to the police report, contributing factors were “Unspecified.” Driver errors listed in the data include none beyond the unspecified factors; no Failure to Yield or Distraction was recorded. The bike and the Jeep both show center-front impact, indicating a direct strike. Safety equipment for the child is listed as “None,” but appears only after the absence of identified driver errors. No other injuries were reported among vehicle occupants.
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Car Plows Into Queens Food Truck▸Aug 12 - A car slammed into a food truck in Astoria. Three people died. Metal twisted. Lives ended. The street became a scene of sudden loss.
CBS New York reported on August 12, 2025, that a car crashed into a food truck at 19th Avenue and 42nd Street in Astoria, Queens, killing three people. The article quotes witnesses, including a man who 'narrowly escaped tragedy.' Details on the driver's actions remain scarce, but the crash highlights the lethal risk vehicles pose to people on city streets. The incident raises questions about street design and the exposure of workers and customers at curbside businesses.
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Car Plows Into Queens Food Truck,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-08-12
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Taxi U-turn slams e-biker on Prince▸Aug 11 - A taxi cut a U-turn on Prince Street and hit a young e-biker going straight. The rider went down with crush injuries. Metal against flesh. Night in Flushing. The car kept turning. The street paid.
An e-bike rider, 21, was injured when a taxi making a U-turn struck him on Prince St at Roosevelt Ave in Queens. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Turning Improperly.” The taxi was making a U-turn; the e-bike was traveling straight. The bicyclist suffered crush injuries and was listed as injured. The report lists driver error: Turning Improperly. Only after that does it note the bicyclist’s safety equipment as “None,” which the report does not cite as a cause. A parked sedan was also struck in the chaos. No injuries were reported for vehicle occupants.
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Van rear-ends e-bike on Franklin▸Aug 11 - A van tailed an e-bike on Franklin Ave and hit it. The rider went down hard. Face bruised. Ejected. Midday in Flushing. Drivers sat fine. The city’s danger showed its teeth again.
A Ford van and an e-bike were traveling east on Franklin Ave at Union St in Queens when the van struck the e-bike. The 48-year-old cyclist was injured, ejected, and suffered a facial contusion. No vehicle occupants were reported injured. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Following Too Closely.” That driver error put the cyclist on the pavement. Only after that, the report notes the cyclist had “None” listed for safety equipment.
Aug 12 - A car slammed into a food truck in Astoria. Three people died. Metal twisted. Lives ended. The street became a scene of sudden loss.
CBS New York reported on August 12, 2025, that a car crashed into a food truck at 19th Avenue and 42nd Street in Astoria, Queens, killing three people. The article quotes witnesses, including a man who 'narrowly escaped tragedy.' Details on the driver's actions remain scarce, but the crash highlights the lethal risk vehicles pose to people on city streets. The incident raises questions about street design and the exposure of workers and customers at curbside businesses.
- Car Plows Into Queens Food Truck, CBS New York, Published 2025-08-12
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Taxi U-turn slams e-biker on Prince▸Aug 11 - A taxi cut a U-turn on Prince Street and hit a young e-biker going straight. The rider went down with crush injuries. Metal against flesh. Night in Flushing. The car kept turning. The street paid.
An e-bike rider, 21, was injured when a taxi making a U-turn struck him on Prince St at Roosevelt Ave in Queens. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Turning Improperly.” The taxi was making a U-turn; the e-bike was traveling straight. The bicyclist suffered crush injuries and was listed as injured. The report lists driver error: Turning Improperly. Only after that does it note the bicyclist’s safety equipment as “None,” which the report does not cite as a cause. A parked sedan was also struck in the chaos. No injuries were reported for vehicle occupants.
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Van rear-ends e-bike on Franklin▸Aug 11 - A van tailed an e-bike on Franklin Ave and hit it. The rider went down hard. Face bruised. Ejected. Midday in Flushing. Drivers sat fine. The city’s danger showed its teeth again.
A Ford van and an e-bike were traveling east on Franklin Ave at Union St in Queens when the van struck the e-bike. The 48-year-old cyclist was injured, ejected, and suffered a facial contusion. No vehicle occupants were reported injured. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Following Too Closely.” That driver error put the cyclist on the pavement. Only after that, the report notes the cyclist had “None” listed for safety equipment.
Aug 11 - A taxi cut a U-turn on Prince Street and hit a young e-biker going straight. The rider went down with crush injuries. Metal against flesh. Night in Flushing. The car kept turning. The street paid.
An e-bike rider, 21, was injured when a taxi making a U-turn struck him on Prince St at Roosevelt Ave in Queens. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Turning Improperly.” The taxi was making a U-turn; the e-bike was traveling straight. The bicyclist suffered crush injuries and was listed as injured. The report lists driver error: Turning Improperly. Only after that does it note the bicyclist’s safety equipment as “None,” which the report does not cite as a cause. A parked sedan was also struck in the chaos. No injuries were reported for vehicle occupants.
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Van rear-ends e-bike on Franklin▸Aug 11 - A van tailed an e-bike on Franklin Ave and hit it. The rider went down hard. Face bruised. Ejected. Midday in Flushing. Drivers sat fine. The city’s danger showed its teeth again.
A Ford van and an e-bike were traveling east on Franklin Ave at Union St in Queens when the van struck the e-bike. The 48-year-old cyclist was injured, ejected, and suffered a facial contusion. No vehicle occupants were reported injured. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Following Too Closely.” That driver error put the cyclist on the pavement. Only after that, the report notes the cyclist had “None” listed for safety equipment.
Aug 11 - A van tailed an e-bike on Franklin Ave and hit it. The rider went down hard. Face bruised. Ejected. Midday in Flushing. Drivers sat fine. The city’s danger showed its teeth again.
A Ford van and an e-bike were traveling east on Franklin Ave at Union St in Queens when the van struck the e-bike. The 48-year-old cyclist was injured, ejected, and suffered a facial contusion. No vehicle occupants were reported injured. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Following Too Closely.” That driver error put the cyclist on the pavement. Only after that, the report notes the cyclist had “None” listed for safety equipment.