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 16
▸ Crush Injuries 8
▸ Severe Bleeding 15
▸ Severe Lacerations 9
▸ Concussion 19
▸ Whiplash 154
▸ Contusion/Bruise 164
▸ Abrasion 85
▸ Pain/Nausea 31
About this chart
We group pedestrian injuries and deaths by the vehicle type that struck them (as recorded in police reports). Use the dropdown to view totals, serious injuries, or deaths.
- Trucks/Buses, SUVs/Cars, Mopeds, and Bikes reflect the reporting categories in the crash dataset.
- Counts include people on foot only; crashes with no injured pedestrians are not shown here.
Notes: Police classification can change during investigations. Small categories may have year-to-year variance.
CloseAbout these numbers
These totals count vehicles with at least the shown number of camera‑issued speeding violations (school‑zone speed cameras) in any rolling 12‑month window in this district. Totals are summed from 2022 to the present for this geography.
- ≥ 6 (6+): advocates’ standard for repeat speeding offenders who should face escalating consequences.
- ≥ 16 (16+): threshold in the current edited bill awaiting State Senate action.
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.
CloseUnion Turnpike, a girl on a bike
Queens CB8: Jan 1, 2022 - Sep 18, 2025
A 13‑year‑old on a bike was hit at Union Turnpike and 193rd Street on Sep 5. Police records list her injuries as abrasions to the leg and knee, severity level 3 (NYC Open Data).
This Week
- Sep 4: a driver in a Ford SUV making a left turn hit a 75‑year‑old man crossing at 70th Avenue and 147th Street; injury severity level 3 (NYC Open Data).
- Sep 1: a driver in a Lexus sedan and a 14‑year‑old on a bike collided at 73rd Avenue and 197th Street; injury severity level 3 (NYC Open Data).
- Aug 18: a driver in a Honda sedan and a 42‑year‑old on a bike crashed at Union Turnpike and 134th Street; injury severity level 3 (NYC Open Data).
The running count
Since Jan 1, 2022 in Queens Community Board 8, there have been 5,605 crashes, leaving 3,365 people injured and 16 dead (NYC Open Data). The dead include 4 people walking and 1 person on a bike; car occupants make up the rest, per police classifications in the same dataset.
This year, crashes in this area total 1,162 year‑to‑date, up from 1,089 at this point last year; injuries stand at 742 vs 787 a year ago; deaths are 1 vs 3 (NYC Open Data).
Corners that keep breaking us
Police mapped the worst harm along the expressways that cut through this district: the Grand Central Parkway and the Long Island Expressway. Together they account for hundreds of injuries and multiple deaths since 2022 (NYC Open Data). On local streets, 73rd Avenue also shows repeated severe outcomes in the data.
Injuries pile up during the 2 PM and 5 PM hours—235 and 220 injuries respectively across the period—when streets fill and turning drivers meet people crossing (NYC Open Data). Police frequently record driver inattention and failure to yield in these crashes on local streets, including left‑turn strikes like the one at 70th Avenue and 147th Street (NYC Open Data).
Stop the pattern
One line is enough here. “Speed kills.” That is the call from advocates pushing the city to use its authority to lower residential limits to 20 MPH (CrashCount: Take Action).
Habitual speeders make it worse. Analysis cited by advocates shows a small share of drivers rack up camera tickets and are far more likely to kill or seriously injure. The proposed Stop Super Speeders Act (S4045C/A2299C) would require repeat violators to install speed limiters (Open States: S 4045, CrashCount: Take Action).
Who moves, who stalls
This is State Senator John Liu’s district. He co‑sponsored S 4045 and voted yes in committee in June 2025 (Open States: S 4045). In the Assembly, this area is represented by Nily Rozic, who voted yes to extend the city’s school speed camera program (S 8344) in June 2025 (Streetsblog NYC). The district also overlaps Council District 23, where Council Member Linda Lee backed a bill to let ambulettes drive and double‑park in bus lanes—moves that risk more curb conflicts without a documented safety review (NYC Council Legistar).
The facts on the ground do not bend. People walking and biking keep getting hit on Union Turnpike, 73rd Avenue, and around our schools. The tools exist. Use them.
Take one step now. Tell City Hall and Albany to slow our streets and rein in repeat speeders: act here (CrashCount: Take Action).
Frequently Asked Questions
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Citations
▸ Citations
- Motor Vehicle Collisions – Crashes - Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18
- File S 4045, Open States / NY Senate, Published 2025-06-11
- Ye Shall Know Their Names! Meet the Dirty Dozen City Pols Who Voted Against Speed Camera Program, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2025-06-23
- NYC Council Legislation (Int 1339-2025), NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2025-07-14
- 2 children struck by driver in Queens, suspect in custody, witnesses say, CBS New York, Published 2025-09-15
- 2 children struck by driver in Queens, CBS New York, Published 2025-09-15
- Man struck and killed by two vehicles while trying to cross Belt Parkway in South Ozone Park: NYPD, AMNY, Published 2025-09-16
Other Representatives
Assembly Member Nily Rozic
District 25
Council Member James F. Gennaro
District 24
State Senator John Liu
District 16
▸ Other Geographies
Queens CB8 Queens Community Board 8 sits in Queens, Precinct 107, District 24, AD 25, SD 16.
It contains Kew Gardens Hills, Pomonok-Electchester-Hillcrest, Fresh Meadows-Utopia, Jamaica Estates-Holliswood, Jamaica Hills-Briarwood, Mount Hebron & Cedar Grove Cemeteries, Cunningham Park.
▸ See also
Traffic Safety Timeline for Queens Community Board 8
8
Liu Calls for Safety‑Boosting Flood Infrastructure and Funding▸Aug 8 - Flash floods swamped Cross Island Parkway. Leaders demanded flood signage and storm fixes. Signs may warn drivers but do little for pedestrians and cyclists. Only real infrastructure will cut the risks they face.
"called for city, state, and federal agencies to act and criticized the Trump administration for cutting federal funding for flood protection." -- John Liu
Action: infrastructure request (no bill number). Status: public call on August 8, 2025; not advanced to committee or vote. The matter was described as a "call for flood-related street signage and storm mitigation efforts." Queens Borough President Donovan J. Richards called signage a "small step" and "low-hanging fruit." Council Member Vickie Paladino urged signs to warn drivers unfamiliar with the area. State Sen. John Liu pressed city, state and federal agencies and criticized federal funding cuts. Safety analyst note: "Flood warning signage may help alert motorists but does little to address the underlying risks to pedestrians and cyclists... only comprehensive infrastructure improvements would yield significant safety benefits for vulnerable road users."
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Queens leaders call for flood signage and infrastructure in Bay Terrace,
AMNY,
Published 2025-08-08
5
Two SUVs Collide During Lane Change▸Aug 5 - Two drivers changed lanes on Grand Central Parkway and collided. The driver of one SUV, a 55-year-old man, suffered knee and lower-leg abrasions. Police cited reaction to another vehicle and following too closely as causes.
Drivers of two SUVs collided on Grand Central Parkway in Queens after both began changing lanes. One driver, a 55-year-old man, sustained knee and lower-leg injuries and complained of an abrasion. According to the police report, the crash was caused by "Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle" and "Following Too Closely." Police recorded both drivers’ pre-crash maneuvers as changing lanes. Point of impact was the right front bumper of one SUV and the left rear bumper of the other. Both vehicles sustained damage. The police report lists those driver errors as the primary contributing factors.
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Man Killed By Driver In Queens Street▸Aug 1 - A car struck and killed a 23-year-old man on 101st Street. The driver sped off after an encounter at the window. Police found the victim with severe trauma. He died at Jamaica Hospital.
According to the New York Post (2025-08-01), a 23-year-old man died after being run over on 101st Street and Liberty Boulevard in Queens. The article reports, "Sonalall approached the driver's side window and flashed what appeared to be a gun, startling the motorist, who then drove off, striking Sonalall." The Queens District Attorney's Office did not charge the driver, citing fear for his life. The incident highlights the lethal risk when vehicles are used in moments of conflict. No charges were filed, raising questions about how self-defense is interpreted in car-related deaths.
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Man Killed By Driver In Queens Street,
New York Post,
Published 2025-08-01
31
Two SUVs Collide on Gothic Drive▸Jul 31 - Two SUVs collided on Gothic Drive near 168 Place in Queens. Both drivers, women aged 46 and 47, were injured. One reported a head injury; the other an upper-arm/shoulder injury. Both complained of whiplash. Police listed contributing factors as 'Unspecified'.
According to the police report, two drivers in SUVs collided on Gothic Drive near 168 Place in Queens. Both drivers were women, ages 46 and 47. One driver suffered a head injury and complained of whiplash. The other suffered an upper-arm/shoulder injury and also complained of whiplash. Police recorded the Jeep’s point of impact as the right-front bumper and the Acura’s point of impact as the left-side doors. Both drivers were conscious and not ejected. Police recorded contributing factors for each person as 'Unspecified'. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved, per the report.
29
SUV Changing Lanes Hits Box Truck▸Jul 29 - A driver in an SUV changed lanes and hit a box truck on the Long Island Expressway. Five passengers were injured. Police recorded 'Driver Inexperience' and 'Unsafe Lane Changing.' The SUV driver held only a permit.
A driver in an SUV changed lanes eastbound on the Long Island Expressway and hit a box truck that was traveling east. Five people, all passengers, were injured; reported complaints included neck, back and leg trauma and a knee/lower-leg/foot injury for one passenger. According to the police report, "Driver Inexperience" was listed as a contributing factor and the report also notes "Unsafe Lane Changing." Police recorded the SUV driver held only a permit. The SUV's right-front quarter panel struck the truck's left-front bumper, damaging the SUV's right side doors and the truck's left front bumper. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
29
John Liu Mentions Safety-Boosting 14th Street Redesign Study▸Jul 29 - City and business leaders back a $3 million study to overhaul 14th Street. The plan aims to carve out space for walkers, bikers, and buses. Cars lose ground. Streets grow safer. The city bets on change.
On July 29, 2025, Christopher Bonanos reported a sweeping proposal to remake 14th Street. No council bill number or committee is listed. The Adams administration, local BIDs, and the NYC Economic Development Corporation pledged $3 million for a 24-month study. The plan, described as 'transformative' and 'generational,' aims to create a 'complete street' for pedestrians, cyclists, delivery workers, and transit. Mayor Eric Adams and city officials support the move. According to safety analysts, such overhauls, especially when led by city and business groups, often yield safer, more equitable streets for vulnerable users.
-
Everyone Wants to Fix 14th Street,
New York Magazine - Curbed,
Published 2025-07-29
27
SUV Overturns After Head‑On on Hillside Ave▸Jul 27 - Two vehicles met head-on on Hillside Ave. The driver of an SUV overturned. Three people were injured. A 74-year-old front passenger suffered a neck contusion. Police recorded unsafe speed by the driver.
A driver in an SUV and a driver in a sedan collided head-on at 205-19 Hillside Ave in Queens. According to the police report, the SUV overturned. Three people were injured: a 74-year-old front passenger suffered a neck contusion and remained conscious, and both drivers reported neck pain. Police recorded "Unsafe Speed" by the driver as the contributing factor. The SUV showed overturned damage; the sedan sustained center-front damage. The report notes the 74-year-old was restrained with a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. No other contributing factors are listed in the report.
26
Sedan Strikes Cyclist on Parsons Boulevard▸Jul 26 - A sedan hit a cyclist on Parsons Boulevard. The cyclist suffered a concussion. Metal met flesh. The street stayed busy. The system failed to protect the vulnerable.
A sedan and a bike collided at Parsons Boulevard and 79th Avenue in Queens. The 32-year-old male cyclist was injured, suffering a concussion. According to the police report, the crash involved 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a contributing factor. The sedan’s left front quarter panel struck the bike’s center front end. No driver errors were specified in the report. The cyclist was not using any safety equipment. The crash highlights the ongoing danger for cyclists on city streets.
26
Distracted Driver Hits Stopped SUVs; Children Injured▸Jul 26 - On 188th Street in Queens, a southbound driver hit stopped SUVs. Children were hurt. A teen suffered a concussion. A baby was injured. Police cite driver inattention and drowsiness. Faces bruised. Heads rocked. Shock followed.
Three SUV drivers crashed near 87-18 188th Street in Queens. Two drivers were stopped in traffic. Police recorded a center-front impact by the southbound driver and rear impacts to the stopped SUVs. Multiple people were injured, including a 7-year-old girl with facial bruises, a 13-year-old girl with a concussion, and an infant with unknown injuries. A 41-year-old woman suffered head trauma and whiplash. Other adults and teens were listed with unspecified injuries. According to the police report, drivers were inattentive and drowsy. Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction and Fatigued/Drowsy by the drivers.
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Bus, Sedan Drivers Crash on Grand Central Parkway▸Jul 25 - Drivers in a bus and a sedan crashed on Grand Central Parkway at Union Turnpike in Queens. A 23-year-old woman driver suffered neck pain and shock. Police listed the cause as “Unspecified.” Metal, sirens, and fear on the shoulder.
A driver in a sedan and a bus driver collided on Grand Central Parkway near Union Turnpike in Queens. According to the police report, a 23-year-old woman driving the sedan reported neck pain and shock. The bus driver, a 40-year-old man, was not reported injured. Two additional people were listed with “Unspecified” injury status. The police report records the contributing factor as “Unspecified”; no specific driver errors such as failure to yield or distraction were noted in the data. The sedan sustained damage at the right front bumper; the bus showed no damage. The facts point to a routine crash on a high-speed corridor that left a young woman hurt.
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Rear-End Crash on Van Wyck Expressway Injures Passengers▸Jul 19 - Two sedans slammed together on Van Wyck. Passengers took the hit. Neck injuries, bruises. Police say drivers followed too close. Metal crumpled. Safety failed. System let them down.
A rear-end collision involving two sedans on Van Wyck Expressway in Queens left multiple passengers injured. According to the police report, both drivers were 'Following Too Closely.' One passenger suffered neck injuries and a bruise, another reported whiplash. The crash involved adults and a child, all listed as occupants. The impact struck the center front and back ends of the vehicles. Driver error—following too closely—was the sole contributing factor cited in the report. No other causes were listed.
18
Sedan Strikes Teen Cyclists at Queens Intersection▸Jul 18 - A speeding sedan hit two teen cyclists at 61-24 190 St. Both boys were hurt. Police cite unsafe speed and traffic control ignored. Metal met flesh. The street did not forgive.
Two teenage boys riding a bike were struck by a sedan at 61-24 190 St in Queens. Both cyclists, ages 14 and 15, suffered injuries. According to the police report, the crash involved unsafe speed and disregard for traffic control. The sedan, driven by a 39-year-old woman, hit the cyclists as both vehicles went straight. The police report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors. Neither cyclist wore safety equipment, but the primary causes remain driver error. The crash left bruises and pain. The street became a site of harm.
17
Box Truck Rear-Ends Sedan on LIE▸Jul 17 - The driver of a box truck rear-ended a sedan on the Long Island Expressway. Three people in the sedan were injured, including the driver. The sedan’s rear was crushed and the truck’s front was damaged.
According to the police report, both vehicles were traveling east and going straight ahead when the collision occurred. The driver of a box truck hit the center rear of a sedan. The sedan’s rear was crushed and the truck’s center front was damaged. Three people in the sedan were injured: a 37-year-old female driver with shoulder and upper-arm injuries, a 31-year-old male front passenger with hip and upper-leg injuries, and an 18-year-old female rear passenger with injuries to her entire body. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors.
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Driver Hits 67-Year-Old Crossing Hillside Ave▸Jul 16 - A driver hit a 67-year-old woman crossing Hillside Ave in Queens. She suffered a head injury, was semiconscious and had minor bleeding. Police cited driver inattention and improper lane use.
According to the police report, the 67-year-old pedestrian suffered a head injury, was semiconscious and had minor bleeding. The driver struck her with the vehicle's left front bumper while traveling west and going straight ahead near 148-27 Hillside Ave in Queens. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as contributing factors. The pedestrian was crossing and was not at an intersection or crosswalk. No vehicle damage was recorded. Police classified the pedestrian as injured and noted the head injury and minor bleeding.
15
Steering Failure Slams SUV Into Parked Cars▸Jul 15 - SUV lost steering on 78th Avenue. Driver hurt. Parked cars struck. Metal twisted. Night air thick with shock. System failed. People paid.
A driver in a Mazda SUV lost control due to steering failure and crashed into parked vehicles on 78th Avenue in Queens. According to the police report, 'Steering Failure' was the listed contributing factor. One driver, a 52-year-old man, suffered injuries to his entire body and was in shock. Other occupants were listed but their injuries were unspecified. The crash left parked SUVs damaged. No pedestrian or cyclist injuries were reported. The report highlights mechanical failure as the cause, with no mention of helmet or signal use.
15
SUVs Collide on Francis Lewis Boulevard; Two Hurt▸Jul 15 - Two SUVs crashed on Francis Lewis Boulevard. A driver and a young passenger suffered neck and back injuries. The cause remains unclear. Metal struck metal. Pain followed.
Two station wagons, both SUVs, collided at Francis Lewis Boulevard and 73rd Avenue in Queens. According to the police report, a 57-year-old female driver and an 18-year-old female rear passenger were injured, suffering neck and back injuries. The report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash left two people hurt and others shaken, but the police report does not detail what led to the impact. No driver errors are listed in the data.
14
SUV Turns Left, Strikes Pedestrian in Queens▸Jul 14 - A Jeep SUV hit a 67-year-old woman crossing with the signal on Highland Ave. She suffered a back injury and fractures. Police cite failure to yield. The street stayed open. Danger lingers.
A Jeep SUV making a left turn on Highland Ave struck a 67-year-old woman as she crossed at the intersection with the signal. According to the police report, the pedestrian suffered a back injury and fractures. The driver and a passenger were not seriously hurt. Police list 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the main contributing factor. The pedestrian was crossing legally. The report does not mention any other contributing factors.
14Int 1339-2025
Lee co-sponsors ambulette exemption bill, reducing street safety for pedestrians and cyclists.▸Jul 14 - Council bill lets ambulettes use bus lanes and double-park to help passengers. More vehicles in bus lanes, more double-parking. Vulnerable road users face tighter, riskier streets.
Int 1339-2025, now in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, was introduced July 14, 2025 by Council Member Linda Lee. The bill, titled 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to exempting ambulettes from certain bus lane restrictions and allowing them to double park to assist passengers,' lets ambulettes drive, park, and double-park in bus lanes to help passengers. Lee sponsored the bill. If passed, more vehicles will block bus lanes and sidewalks, squeezing pedestrians and cyclists. The city’s most vulnerable will face more danger at the curb.
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File Int 1339-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-07-14
14Int 1339-2025
Lee co-sponsors bill that decreases street safety by exempting ambulettes from bus lane rules.▸Jul 14 - Council bill lets ambulettes drive and park in bus lanes. Double-parking allowed to help passengers. Streets grow tighter. Danger for walkers and riders rises.
Bill Int 1339-2025 sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced July 14, 2025, by Council Members Julie Menin and Linda Lee, it would 'exempt ambulettes from certain bus lane restrictions and allow them to double park to assist passengers.' The bill grants ambulettes the right to drive, stop, and double-park in bus lanes while helping passengers. Menin and Lee sponsor the measure, which was referred to committee on July 14. No safety analysis was provided. The change would squeeze vulnerable road users, making sidewalks and crossings riskier.
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File Int 1339-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-07-14
14Int 1339-2025
Lee co-sponsors bill that reduces street safety for pedestrians and cyclists.▸Jul 14 - Council bill lets ambulettes drive and double-park in bus lanes. More vehicles in bus lanes mean more risk for people walking, biking, and waiting at curbs. Danger grows where curb chaos reigns.
Bill Int 1339-2025 sits with the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure since July 14, 2025. The bill, titled 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code...exempting ambulettes from certain bus lane restrictions and allowing them to double park to assist passengers,' would let ambulettes drive, stop, and double-park in bus lanes to help passengers. Council Member Julie Menin sponsors, joined by Linda Lee, Frank Morano, Eric Dinowitz, Lynn C. Schulman, Kamillah Hanks, Carlina Rivera, and Chris Banks. Allowing more vehicles to double-park and block bus lanes increases risk for pedestrians and cyclists at the curb. The city’s most vulnerable will face more conflict and less safe space.
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File Int 1339-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-07-14
Aug 8 - Flash floods swamped Cross Island Parkway. Leaders demanded flood signage and storm fixes. Signs may warn drivers but do little for pedestrians and cyclists. Only real infrastructure will cut the risks they face.
"called for city, state, and federal agencies to act and criticized the Trump administration for cutting federal funding for flood protection." -- John Liu
Action: infrastructure request (no bill number). Status: public call on August 8, 2025; not advanced to committee or vote. The matter was described as a "call for flood-related street signage and storm mitigation efforts." Queens Borough President Donovan J. Richards called signage a "small step" and "low-hanging fruit." Council Member Vickie Paladino urged signs to warn drivers unfamiliar with the area. State Sen. John Liu pressed city, state and federal agencies and criticized federal funding cuts. Safety analyst note: "Flood warning signage may help alert motorists but does little to address the underlying risks to pedestrians and cyclists... only comprehensive infrastructure improvements would yield significant safety benefits for vulnerable road users."
- Queens leaders call for flood signage and infrastructure in Bay Terrace, AMNY, Published 2025-08-08
5
Two SUVs Collide During Lane Change▸Aug 5 - Two drivers changed lanes on Grand Central Parkway and collided. The driver of one SUV, a 55-year-old man, suffered knee and lower-leg abrasions. Police cited reaction to another vehicle and following too closely as causes.
Drivers of two SUVs collided on Grand Central Parkway in Queens after both began changing lanes. One driver, a 55-year-old man, sustained knee and lower-leg injuries and complained of an abrasion. According to the police report, the crash was caused by "Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle" and "Following Too Closely." Police recorded both drivers’ pre-crash maneuvers as changing lanes. Point of impact was the right front bumper of one SUV and the left rear bumper of the other. Both vehicles sustained damage. The police report lists those driver errors as the primary contributing factors.
1
Man Killed By Driver In Queens Street▸Aug 1 - A car struck and killed a 23-year-old man on 101st Street. The driver sped off after an encounter at the window. Police found the victim with severe trauma. He died at Jamaica Hospital.
According to the New York Post (2025-08-01), a 23-year-old man died after being run over on 101st Street and Liberty Boulevard in Queens. The article reports, "Sonalall approached the driver's side window and flashed what appeared to be a gun, startling the motorist, who then drove off, striking Sonalall." The Queens District Attorney's Office did not charge the driver, citing fear for his life. The incident highlights the lethal risk when vehicles are used in moments of conflict. No charges were filed, raising questions about how self-defense is interpreted in car-related deaths.
-
Man Killed By Driver In Queens Street,
New York Post,
Published 2025-08-01
31
Two SUVs Collide on Gothic Drive▸Jul 31 - Two SUVs collided on Gothic Drive near 168 Place in Queens. Both drivers, women aged 46 and 47, were injured. One reported a head injury; the other an upper-arm/shoulder injury. Both complained of whiplash. Police listed contributing factors as 'Unspecified'.
According to the police report, two drivers in SUVs collided on Gothic Drive near 168 Place in Queens. Both drivers were women, ages 46 and 47. One driver suffered a head injury and complained of whiplash. The other suffered an upper-arm/shoulder injury and also complained of whiplash. Police recorded the Jeep’s point of impact as the right-front bumper and the Acura’s point of impact as the left-side doors. Both drivers were conscious and not ejected. Police recorded contributing factors for each person as 'Unspecified'. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved, per the report.
29
SUV Changing Lanes Hits Box Truck▸Jul 29 - A driver in an SUV changed lanes and hit a box truck on the Long Island Expressway. Five passengers were injured. Police recorded 'Driver Inexperience' and 'Unsafe Lane Changing.' The SUV driver held only a permit.
A driver in an SUV changed lanes eastbound on the Long Island Expressway and hit a box truck that was traveling east. Five people, all passengers, were injured; reported complaints included neck, back and leg trauma and a knee/lower-leg/foot injury for one passenger. According to the police report, "Driver Inexperience" was listed as a contributing factor and the report also notes "Unsafe Lane Changing." Police recorded the SUV driver held only a permit. The SUV's right-front quarter panel struck the truck's left-front bumper, damaging the SUV's right side doors and the truck's left front bumper. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
29
John Liu Mentions Safety-Boosting 14th Street Redesign Study▸Jul 29 - City and business leaders back a $3 million study to overhaul 14th Street. The plan aims to carve out space for walkers, bikers, and buses. Cars lose ground. Streets grow safer. The city bets on change.
On July 29, 2025, Christopher Bonanos reported a sweeping proposal to remake 14th Street. No council bill number or committee is listed. The Adams administration, local BIDs, and the NYC Economic Development Corporation pledged $3 million for a 24-month study. The plan, described as 'transformative' and 'generational,' aims to create a 'complete street' for pedestrians, cyclists, delivery workers, and transit. Mayor Eric Adams and city officials support the move. According to safety analysts, such overhauls, especially when led by city and business groups, often yield safer, more equitable streets for vulnerable users.
-
Everyone Wants to Fix 14th Street,
New York Magazine - Curbed,
Published 2025-07-29
27
SUV Overturns After Head‑On on Hillside Ave▸Jul 27 - Two vehicles met head-on on Hillside Ave. The driver of an SUV overturned. Three people were injured. A 74-year-old front passenger suffered a neck contusion. Police recorded unsafe speed by the driver.
A driver in an SUV and a driver in a sedan collided head-on at 205-19 Hillside Ave in Queens. According to the police report, the SUV overturned. Three people were injured: a 74-year-old front passenger suffered a neck contusion and remained conscious, and both drivers reported neck pain. Police recorded "Unsafe Speed" by the driver as the contributing factor. The SUV showed overturned damage; the sedan sustained center-front damage. The report notes the 74-year-old was restrained with a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. No other contributing factors are listed in the report.
26
Sedan Strikes Cyclist on Parsons Boulevard▸Jul 26 - A sedan hit a cyclist on Parsons Boulevard. The cyclist suffered a concussion. Metal met flesh. The street stayed busy. The system failed to protect the vulnerable.
A sedan and a bike collided at Parsons Boulevard and 79th Avenue in Queens. The 32-year-old male cyclist was injured, suffering a concussion. According to the police report, the crash involved 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a contributing factor. The sedan’s left front quarter panel struck the bike’s center front end. No driver errors were specified in the report. The cyclist was not using any safety equipment. The crash highlights the ongoing danger for cyclists on city streets.
26
Distracted Driver Hits Stopped SUVs; Children Injured▸Jul 26 - On 188th Street in Queens, a southbound driver hit stopped SUVs. Children were hurt. A teen suffered a concussion. A baby was injured. Police cite driver inattention and drowsiness. Faces bruised. Heads rocked. Shock followed.
Three SUV drivers crashed near 87-18 188th Street in Queens. Two drivers were stopped in traffic. Police recorded a center-front impact by the southbound driver and rear impacts to the stopped SUVs. Multiple people were injured, including a 7-year-old girl with facial bruises, a 13-year-old girl with a concussion, and an infant with unknown injuries. A 41-year-old woman suffered head trauma and whiplash. Other adults and teens were listed with unspecified injuries. According to the police report, drivers were inattentive and drowsy. Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction and Fatigued/Drowsy by the drivers.
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Bus, Sedan Drivers Crash on Grand Central Parkway▸Jul 25 - Drivers in a bus and a sedan crashed on Grand Central Parkway at Union Turnpike in Queens. A 23-year-old woman driver suffered neck pain and shock. Police listed the cause as “Unspecified.” Metal, sirens, and fear on the shoulder.
A driver in a sedan and a bus driver collided on Grand Central Parkway near Union Turnpike in Queens. According to the police report, a 23-year-old woman driving the sedan reported neck pain and shock. The bus driver, a 40-year-old man, was not reported injured. Two additional people were listed with “Unspecified” injury status. The police report records the contributing factor as “Unspecified”; no specific driver errors such as failure to yield or distraction were noted in the data. The sedan sustained damage at the right front bumper; the bus showed no damage. The facts point to a routine crash on a high-speed corridor that left a young woman hurt.
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Rear-End Crash on Van Wyck Expressway Injures Passengers▸Jul 19 - Two sedans slammed together on Van Wyck. Passengers took the hit. Neck injuries, bruises. Police say drivers followed too close. Metal crumpled. Safety failed. System let them down.
A rear-end collision involving two sedans on Van Wyck Expressway in Queens left multiple passengers injured. According to the police report, both drivers were 'Following Too Closely.' One passenger suffered neck injuries and a bruise, another reported whiplash. The crash involved adults and a child, all listed as occupants. The impact struck the center front and back ends of the vehicles. Driver error—following too closely—was the sole contributing factor cited in the report. No other causes were listed.
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Sedan Strikes Teen Cyclists at Queens Intersection▸Jul 18 - A speeding sedan hit two teen cyclists at 61-24 190 St. Both boys were hurt. Police cite unsafe speed and traffic control ignored. Metal met flesh. The street did not forgive.
Two teenage boys riding a bike were struck by a sedan at 61-24 190 St in Queens. Both cyclists, ages 14 and 15, suffered injuries. According to the police report, the crash involved unsafe speed and disregard for traffic control. The sedan, driven by a 39-year-old woman, hit the cyclists as both vehicles went straight. The police report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors. Neither cyclist wore safety equipment, but the primary causes remain driver error. The crash left bruises and pain. The street became a site of harm.
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Box Truck Rear-Ends Sedan on LIE▸Jul 17 - The driver of a box truck rear-ended a sedan on the Long Island Expressway. Three people in the sedan were injured, including the driver. The sedan’s rear was crushed and the truck’s front was damaged.
According to the police report, both vehicles were traveling east and going straight ahead when the collision occurred. The driver of a box truck hit the center rear of a sedan. The sedan’s rear was crushed and the truck’s center front was damaged. Three people in the sedan were injured: a 37-year-old female driver with shoulder and upper-arm injuries, a 31-year-old male front passenger with hip and upper-leg injuries, and an 18-year-old female rear passenger with injuries to her entire body. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors.
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Driver Hits 67-Year-Old Crossing Hillside Ave▸Jul 16 - A driver hit a 67-year-old woman crossing Hillside Ave in Queens. She suffered a head injury, was semiconscious and had minor bleeding. Police cited driver inattention and improper lane use.
According to the police report, the 67-year-old pedestrian suffered a head injury, was semiconscious and had minor bleeding. The driver struck her with the vehicle's left front bumper while traveling west and going straight ahead near 148-27 Hillside Ave in Queens. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as contributing factors. The pedestrian was crossing and was not at an intersection or crosswalk. No vehicle damage was recorded. Police classified the pedestrian as injured and noted the head injury and minor bleeding.
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Steering Failure Slams SUV Into Parked Cars▸Jul 15 - SUV lost steering on 78th Avenue. Driver hurt. Parked cars struck. Metal twisted. Night air thick with shock. System failed. People paid.
A driver in a Mazda SUV lost control due to steering failure and crashed into parked vehicles on 78th Avenue in Queens. According to the police report, 'Steering Failure' was the listed contributing factor. One driver, a 52-year-old man, suffered injuries to his entire body and was in shock. Other occupants were listed but their injuries were unspecified. The crash left parked SUVs damaged. No pedestrian or cyclist injuries were reported. The report highlights mechanical failure as the cause, with no mention of helmet or signal use.
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SUVs Collide on Francis Lewis Boulevard; Two Hurt▸Jul 15 - Two SUVs crashed on Francis Lewis Boulevard. A driver and a young passenger suffered neck and back injuries. The cause remains unclear. Metal struck metal. Pain followed.
Two station wagons, both SUVs, collided at Francis Lewis Boulevard and 73rd Avenue in Queens. According to the police report, a 57-year-old female driver and an 18-year-old female rear passenger were injured, suffering neck and back injuries. The report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash left two people hurt and others shaken, but the police report does not detail what led to the impact. No driver errors are listed in the data.
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SUV Turns Left, Strikes Pedestrian in Queens▸Jul 14 - A Jeep SUV hit a 67-year-old woman crossing with the signal on Highland Ave. She suffered a back injury and fractures. Police cite failure to yield. The street stayed open. Danger lingers.
A Jeep SUV making a left turn on Highland Ave struck a 67-year-old woman as she crossed at the intersection with the signal. According to the police report, the pedestrian suffered a back injury and fractures. The driver and a passenger were not seriously hurt. Police list 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the main contributing factor. The pedestrian was crossing legally. The report does not mention any other contributing factors.
14Int 1339-2025
Lee co-sponsors ambulette exemption bill, reducing street safety for pedestrians and cyclists.▸Jul 14 - Council bill lets ambulettes use bus lanes and double-park to help passengers. More vehicles in bus lanes, more double-parking. Vulnerable road users face tighter, riskier streets.
Int 1339-2025, now in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, was introduced July 14, 2025 by Council Member Linda Lee. The bill, titled 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to exempting ambulettes from certain bus lane restrictions and allowing them to double park to assist passengers,' lets ambulettes drive, park, and double-park in bus lanes to help passengers. Lee sponsored the bill. If passed, more vehicles will block bus lanes and sidewalks, squeezing pedestrians and cyclists. The city’s most vulnerable will face more danger at the curb.
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File Int 1339-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-07-14
14Int 1339-2025
Lee co-sponsors bill that decreases street safety by exempting ambulettes from bus lane rules.▸Jul 14 - Council bill lets ambulettes drive and park in bus lanes. Double-parking allowed to help passengers. Streets grow tighter. Danger for walkers and riders rises.
Bill Int 1339-2025 sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced July 14, 2025, by Council Members Julie Menin and Linda Lee, it would 'exempt ambulettes from certain bus lane restrictions and allow them to double park to assist passengers.' The bill grants ambulettes the right to drive, stop, and double-park in bus lanes while helping passengers. Menin and Lee sponsor the measure, which was referred to committee on July 14. No safety analysis was provided. The change would squeeze vulnerable road users, making sidewalks and crossings riskier.
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File Int 1339-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-07-14
14Int 1339-2025
Lee co-sponsors bill that reduces street safety for pedestrians and cyclists.▸Jul 14 - Council bill lets ambulettes drive and double-park in bus lanes. More vehicles in bus lanes mean more risk for people walking, biking, and waiting at curbs. Danger grows where curb chaos reigns.
Bill Int 1339-2025 sits with the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure since July 14, 2025. The bill, titled 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code...exempting ambulettes from certain bus lane restrictions and allowing them to double park to assist passengers,' would let ambulettes drive, stop, and double-park in bus lanes to help passengers. Council Member Julie Menin sponsors, joined by Linda Lee, Frank Morano, Eric Dinowitz, Lynn C. Schulman, Kamillah Hanks, Carlina Rivera, and Chris Banks. Allowing more vehicles to double-park and block bus lanes increases risk for pedestrians and cyclists at the curb. The city’s most vulnerable will face more conflict and less safe space.
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File Int 1339-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-07-14
Aug 5 - Two drivers changed lanes on Grand Central Parkway and collided. The driver of one SUV, a 55-year-old man, suffered knee and lower-leg abrasions. Police cited reaction to another vehicle and following too closely as causes.
Drivers of two SUVs collided on Grand Central Parkway in Queens after both began changing lanes. One driver, a 55-year-old man, sustained knee and lower-leg injuries and complained of an abrasion. According to the police report, the crash was caused by "Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle" and "Following Too Closely." Police recorded both drivers’ pre-crash maneuvers as changing lanes. Point of impact was the right front bumper of one SUV and the left rear bumper of the other. Both vehicles sustained damage. The police report lists those driver errors as the primary contributing factors.
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Man Killed By Driver In Queens Street▸Aug 1 - A car struck and killed a 23-year-old man on 101st Street. The driver sped off after an encounter at the window. Police found the victim with severe trauma. He died at Jamaica Hospital.
According to the New York Post (2025-08-01), a 23-year-old man died after being run over on 101st Street and Liberty Boulevard in Queens. The article reports, "Sonalall approached the driver's side window and flashed what appeared to be a gun, startling the motorist, who then drove off, striking Sonalall." The Queens District Attorney's Office did not charge the driver, citing fear for his life. The incident highlights the lethal risk when vehicles are used in moments of conflict. No charges were filed, raising questions about how self-defense is interpreted in car-related deaths.
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Man Killed By Driver In Queens Street,
New York Post,
Published 2025-08-01
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Two SUVs Collide on Gothic Drive▸Jul 31 - Two SUVs collided on Gothic Drive near 168 Place in Queens. Both drivers, women aged 46 and 47, were injured. One reported a head injury; the other an upper-arm/shoulder injury. Both complained of whiplash. Police listed contributing factors as 'Unspecified'.
According to the police report, two drivers in SUVs collided on Gothic Drive near 168 Place in Queens. Both drivers were women, ages 46 and 47. One driver suffered a head injury and complained of whiplash. The other suffered an upper-arm/shoulder injury and also complained of whiplash. Police recorded the Jeep’s point of impact as the right-front bumper and the Acura’s point of impact as the left-side doors. Both drivers were conscious and not ejected. Police recorded contributing factors for each person as 'Unspecified'. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved, per the report.
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SUV Changing Lanes Hits Box Truck▸Jul 29 - A driver in an SUV changed lanes and hit a box truck on the Long Island Expressway. Five passengers were injured. Police recorded 'Driver Inexperience' and 'Unsafe Lane Changing.' The SUV driver held only a permit.
A driver in an SUV changed lanes eastbound on the Long Island Expressway and hit a box truck that was traveling east. Five people, all passengers, were injured; reported complaints included neck, back and leg trauma and a knee/lower-leg/foot injury for one passenger. According to the police report, "Driver Inexperience" was listed as a contributing factor and the report also notes "Unsafe Lane Changing." Police recorded the SUV driver held only a permit. The SUV's right-front quarter panel struck the truck's left-front bumper, damaging the SUV's right side doors and the truck's left front bumper. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
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John Liu Mentions Safety-Boosting 14th Street Redesign Study▸Jul 29 - City and business leaders back a $3 million study to overhaul 14th Street. The plan aims to carve out space for walkers, bikers, and buses. Cars lose ground. Streets grow safer. The city bets on change.
On July 29, 2025, Christopher Bonanos reported a sweeping proposal to remake 14th Street. No council bill number or committee is listed. The Adams administration, local BIDs, and the NYC Economic Development Corporation pledged $3 million for a 24-month study. The plan, described as 'transformative' and 'generational,' aims to create a 'complete street' for pedestrians, cyclists, delivery workers, and transit. Mayor Eric Adams and city officials support the move. According to safety analysts, such overhauls, especially when led by city and business groups, often yield safer, more equitable streets for vulnerable users.
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Everyone Wants to Fix 14th Street,
New York Magazine - Curbed,
Published 2025-07-29
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SUV Overturns After Head‑On on Hillside Ave▸Jul 27 - Two vehicles met head-on on Hillside Ave. The driver of an SUV overturned. Three people were injured. A 74-year-old front passenger suffered a neck contusion. Police recorded unsafe speed by the driver.
A driver in an SUV and a driver in a sedan collided head-on at 205-19 Hillside Ave in Queens. According to the police report, the SUV overturned. Three people were injured: a 74-year-old front passenger suffered a neck contusion and remained conscious, and both drivers reported neck pain. Police recorded "Unsafe Speed" by the driver as the contributing factor. The SUV showed overturned damage; the sedan sustained center-front damage. The report notes the 74-year-old was restrained with a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. No other contributing factors are listed in the report.
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Sedan Strikes Cyclist on Parsons Boulevard▸Jul 26 - A sedan hit a cyclist on Parsons Boulevard. The cyclist suffered a concussion. Metal met flesh. The street stayed busy. The system failed to protect the vulnerable.
A sedan and a bike collided at Parsons Boulevard and 79th Avenue in Queens. The 32-year-old male cyclist was injured, suffering a concussion. According to the police report, the crash involved 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a contributing factor. The sedan’s left front quarter panel struck the bike’s center front end. No driver errors were specified in the report. The cyclist was not using any safety equipment. The crash highlights the ongoing danger for cyclists on city streets.
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Distracted Driver Hits Stopped SUVs; Children Injured▸Jul 26 - On 188th Street in Queens, a southbound driver hit stopped SUVs. Children were hurt. A teen suffered a concussion. A baby was injured. Police cite driver inattention and drowsiness. Faces bruised. Heads rocked. Shock followed.
Three SUV drivers crashed near 87-18 188th Street in Queens. Two drivers were stopped in traffic. Police recorded a center-front impact by the southbound driver and rear impacts to the stopped SUVs. Multiple people were injured, including a 7-year-old girl with facial bruises, a 13-year-old girl with a concussion, and an infant with unknown injuries. A 41-year-old woman suffered head trauma and whiplash. Other adults and teens were listed with unspecified injuries. According to the police report, drivers were inattentive and drowsy. Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction and Fatigued/Drowsy by the drivers.
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Bus, Sedan Drivers Crash on Grand Central Parkway▸Jul 25 - Drivers in a bus and a sedan crashed on Grand Central Parkway at Union Turnpike in Queens. A 23-year-old woman driver suffered neck pain and shock. Police listed the cause as “Unspecified.” Metal, sirens, and fear on the shoulder.
A driver in a sedan and a bus driver collided on Grand Central Parkway near Union Turnpike in Queens. According to the police report, a 23-year-old woman driving the sedan reported neck pain and shock. The bus driver, a 40-year-old man, was not reported injured. Two additional people were listed with “Unspecified” injury status. The police report records the contributing factor as “Unspecified”; no specific driver errors such as failure to yield or distraction were noted in the data. The sedan sustained damage at the right front bumper; the bus showed no damage. The facts point to a routine crash on a high-speed corridor that left a young woman hurt.
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Rear-End Crash on Van Wyck Expressway Injures Passengers▸Jul 19 - Two sedans slammed together on Van Wyck. Passengers took the hit. Neck injuries, bruises. Police say drivers followed too close. Metal crumpled. Safety failed. System let them down.
A rear-end collision involving two sedans on Van Wyck Expressway in Queens left multiple passengers injured. According to the police report, both drivers were 'Following Too Closely.' One passenger suffered neck injuries and a bruise, another reported whiplash. The crash involved adults and a child, all listed as occupants. The impact struck the center front and back ends of the vehicles. Driver error—following too closely—was the sole contributing factor cited in the report. No other causes were listed.
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Sedan Strikes Teen Cyclists at Queens Intersection▸Jul 18 - A speeding sedan hit two teen cyclists at 61-24 190 St. Both boys were hurt. Police cite unsafe speed and traffic control ignored. Metal met flesh. The street did not forgive.
Two teenage boys riding a bike were struck by a sedan at 61-24 190 St in Queens. Both cyclists, ages 14 and 15, suffered injuries. According to the police report, the crash involved unsafe speed and disregard for traffic control. The sedan, driven by a 39-year-old woman, hit the cyclists as both vehicles went straight. The police report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors. Neither cyclist wore safety equipment, but the primary causes remain driver error. The crash left bruises and pain. The street became a site of harm.
17
Box Truck Rear-Ends Sedan on LIE▸Jul 17 - The driver of a box truck rear-ended a sedan on the Long Island Expressway. Three people in the sedan were injured, including the driver. The sedan’s rear was crushed and the truck’s front was damaged.
According to the police report, both vehicles were traveling east and going straight ahead when the collision occurred. The driver of a box truck hit the center rear of a sedan. The sedan’s rear was crushed and the truck’s center front was damaged. Three people in the sedan were injured: a 37-year-old female driver with shoulder and upper-arm injuries, a 31-year-old male front passenger with hip and upper-leg injuries, and an 18-year-old female rear passenger with injuries to her entire body. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors.
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Driver Hits 67-Year-Old Crossing Hillside Ave▸Jul 16 - A driver hit a 67-year-old woman crossing Hillside Ave in Queens. She suffered a head injury, was semiconscious and had minor bleeding. Police cited driver inattention and improper lane use.
According to the police report, the 67-year-old pedestrian suffered a head injury, was semiconscious and had minor bleeding. The driver struck her with the vehicle's left front bumper while traveling west and going straight ahead near 148-27 Hillside Ave in Queens. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as contributing factors. The pedestrian was crossing and was not at an intersection or crosswalk. No vehicle damage was recorded. Police classified the pedestrian as injured and noted the head injury and minor bleeding.
15
Steering Failure Slams SUV Into Parked Cars▸Jul 15 - SUV lost steering on 78th Avenue. Driver hurt. Parked cars struck. Metal twisted. Night air thick with shock. System failed. People paid.
A driver in a Mazda SUV lost control due to steering failure and crashed into parked vehicles on 78th Avenue in Queens. According to the police report, 'Steering Failure' was the listed contributing factor. One driver, a 52-year-old man, suffered injuries to his entire body and was in shock. Other occupants were listed but their injuries were unspecified. The crash left parked SUVs damaged. No pedestrian or cyclist injuries were reported. The report highlights mechanical failure as the cause, with no mention of helmet or signal use.
15
SUVs Collide on Francis Lewis Boulevard; Two Hurt▸Jul 15 - Two SUVs crashed on Francis Lewis Boulevard. A driver and a young passenger suffered neck and back injuries. The cause remains unclear. Metal struck metal. Pain followed.
Two station wagons, both SUVs, collided at Francis Lewis Boulevard and 73rd Avenue in Queens. According to the police report, a 57-year-old female driver and an 18-year-old female rear passenger were injured, suffering neck and back injuries. The report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash left two people hurt and others shaken, but the police report does not detail what led to the impact. No driver errors are listed in the data.
14
SUV Turns Left, Strikes Pedestrian in Queens▸Jul 14 - A Jeep SUV hit a 67-year-old woman crossing with the signal on Highland Ave. She suffered a back injury and fractures. Police cite failure to yield. The street stayed open. Danger lingers.
A Jeep SUV making a left turn on Highland Ave struck a 67-year-old woman as she crossed at the intersection with the signal. According to the police report, the pedestrian suffered a back injury and fractures. The driver and a passenger were not seriously hurt. Police list 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the main contributing factor. The pedestrian was crossing legally. The report does not mention any other contributing factors.
14Int 1339-2025
Lee co-sponsors ambulette exemption bill, reducing street safety for pedestrians and cyclists.▸Jul 14 - Council bill lets ambulettes use bus lanes and double-park to help passengers. More vehicles in bus lanes, more double-parking. Vulnerable road users face tighter, riskier streets.
Int 1339-2025, now in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, was introduced July 14, 2025 by Council Member Linda Lee. The bill, titled 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to exempting ambulettes from certain bus lane restrictions and allowing them to double park to assist passengers,' lets ambulettes drive, park, and double-park in bus lanes to help passengers. Lee sponsored the bill. If passed, more vehicles will block bus lanes and sidewalks, squeezing pedestrians and cyclists. The city’s most vulnerable will face more danger at the curb.
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File Int 1339-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-07-14
14Int 1339-2025
Lee co-sponsors bill that decreases street safety by exempting ambulettes from bus lane rules.▸Jul 14 - Council bill lets ambulettes drive and park in bus lanes. Double-parking allowed to help passengers. Streets grow tighter. Danger for walkers and riders rises.
Bill Int 1339-2025 sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced July 14, 2025, by Council Members Julie Menin and Linda Lee, it would 'exempt ambulettes from certain bus lane restrictions and allow them to double park to assist passengers.' The bill grants ambulettes the right to drive, stop, and double-park in bus lanes while helping passengers. Menin and Lee sponsor the measure, which was referred to committee on July 14. No safety analysis was provided. The change would squeeze vulnerable road users, making sidewalks and crossings riskier.
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File Int 1339-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-07-14
14Int 1339-2025
Lee co-sponsors bill that reduces street safety for pedestrians and cyclists.▸Jul 14 - Council bill lets ambulettes drive and double-park in bus lanes. More vehicles in bus lanes mean more risk for people walking, biking, and waiting at curbs. Danger grows where curb chaos reigns.
Bill Int 1339-2025 sits with the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure since July 14, 2025. The bill, titled 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code...exempting ambulettes from certain bus lane restrictions and allowing them to double park to assist passengers,' would let ambulettes drive, stop, and double-park in bus lanes to help passengers. Council Member Julie Menin sponsors, joined by Linda Lee, Frank Morano, Eric Dinowitz, Lynn C. Schulman, Kamillah Hanks, Carlina Rivera, and Chris Banks. Allowing more vehicles to double-park and block bus lanes increases risk for pedestrians and cyclists at the curb. The city’s most vulnerable will face more conflict and less safe space.
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File Int 1339-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-07-14
Aug 1 - A car struck and killed a 23-year-old man on 101st Street. The driver sped off after an encounter at the window. Police found the victim with severe trauma. He died at Jamaica Hospital.
According to the New York Post (2025-08-01), a 23-year-old man died after being run over on 101st Street and Liberty Boulevard in Queens. The article reports, "Sonalall approached the driver's side window and flashed what appeared to be a gun, startling the motorist, who then drove off, striking Sonalall." The Queens District Attorney's Office did not charge the driver, citing fear for his life. The incident highlights the lethal risk when vehicles are used in moments of conflict. No charges were filed, raising questions about how self-defense is interpreted in car-related deaths.
- Man Killed By Driver In Queens Street, New York Post, Published 2025-08-01
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Two SUVs Collide on Gothic Drive▸Jul 31 - Two SUVs collided on Gothic Drive near 168 Place in Queens. Both drivers, women aged 46 and 47, were injured. One reported a head injury; the other an upper-arm/shoulder injury. Both complained of whiplash. Police listed contributing factors as 'Unspecified'.
According to the police report, two drivers in SUVs collided on Gothic Drive near 168 Place in Queens. Both drivers were women, ages 46 and 47. One driver suffered a head injury and complained of whiplash. The other suffered an upper-arm/shoulder injury and also complained of whiplash. Police recorded the Jeep’s point of impact as the right-front bumper and the Acura’s point of impact as the left-side doors. Both drivers were conscious and not ejected. Police recorded contributing factors for each person as 'Unspecified'. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved, per the report.
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SUV Changing Lanes Hits Box Truck▸Jul 29 - A driver in an SUV changed lanes and hit a box truck on the Long Island Expressway. Five passengers were injured. Police recorded 'Driver Inexperience' and 'Unsafe Lane Changing.' The SUV driver held only a permit.
A driver in an SUV changed lanes eastbound on the Long Island Expressway and hit a box truck that was traveling east. Five people, all passengers, were injured; reported complaints included neck, back and leg trauma and a knee/lower-leg/foot injury for one passenger. According to the police report, "Driver Inexperience" was listed as a contributing factor and the report also notes "Unsafe Lane Changing." Police recorded the SUV driver held only a permit. The SUV's right-front quarter panel struck the truck's left-front bumper, damaging the SUV's right side doors and the truck's left front bumper. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
29
John Liu Mentions Safety-Boosting 14th Street Redesign Study▸Jul 29 - City and business leaders back a $3 million study to overhaul 14th Street. The plan aims to carve out space for walkers, bikers, and buses. Cars lose ground. Streets grow safer. The city bets on change.
On July 29, 2025, Christopher Bonanos reported a sweeping proposal to remake 14th Street. No council bill number or committee is listed. The Adams administration, local BIDs, and the NYC Economic Development Corporation pledged $3 million for a 24-month study. The plan, described as 'transformative' and 'generational,' aims to create a 'complete street' for pedestrians, cyclists, delivery workers, and transit. Mayor Eric Adams and city officials support the move. According to safety analysts, such overhauls, especially when led by city and business groups, often yield safer, more equitable streets for vulnerable users.
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Everyone Wants to Fix 14th Street,
New York Magazine - Curbed,
Published 2025-07-29
27
SUV Overturns After Head‑On on Hillside Ave▸Jul 27 - Two vehicles met head-on on Hillside Ave. The driver of an SUV overturned. Three people were injured. A 74-year-old front passenger suffered a neck contusion. Police recorded unsafe speed by the driver.
A driver in an SUV and a driver in a sedan collided head-on at 205-19 Hillside Ave in Queens. According to the police report, the SUV overturned. Three people were injured: a 74-year-old front passenger suffered a neck contusion and remained conscious, and both drivers reported neck pain. Police recorded "Unsafe Speed" by the driver as the contributing factor. The SUV showed overturned damage; the sedan sustained center-front damage. The report notes the 74-year-old was restrained with a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. No other contributing factors are listed in the report.
26
Sedan Strikes Cyclist on Parsons Boulevard▸Jul 26 - A sedan hit a cyclist on Parsons Boulevard. The cyclist suffered a concussion. Metal met flesh. The street stayed busy. The system failed to protect the vulnerable.
A sedan and a bike collided at Parsons Boulevard and 79th Avenue in Queens. The 32-year-old male cyclist was injured, suffering a concussion. According to the police report, the crash involved 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a contributing factor. The sedan’s left front quarter panel struck the bike’s center front end. No driver errors were specified in the report. The cyclist was not using any safety equipment. The crash highlights the ongoing danger for cyclists on city streets.
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Distracted Driver Hits Stopped SUVs; Children Injured▸Jul 26 - On 188th Street in Queens, a southbound driver hit stopped SUVs. Children were hurt. A teen suffered a concussion. A baby was injured. Police cite driver inattention and drowsiness. Faces bruised. Heads rocked. Shock followed.
Three SUV drivers crashed near 87-18 188th Street in Queens. Two drivers were stopped in traffic. Police recorded a center-front impact by the southbound driver and rear impacts to the stopped SUVs. Multiple people were injured, including a 7-year-old girl with facial bruises, a 13-year-old girl with a concussion, and an infant with unknown injuries. A 41-year-old woman suffered head trauma and whiplash. Other adults and teens were listed with unspecified injuries. According to the police report, drivers were inattentive and drowsy. Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction and Fatigued/Drowsy by the drivers.
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Bus, Sedan Drivers Crash on Grand Central Parkway▸Jul 25 - Drivers in a bus and a sedan crashed on Grand Central Parkway at Union Turnpike in Queens. A 23-year-old woman driver suffered neck pain and shock. Police listed the cause as “Unspecified.” Metal, sirens, and fear on the shoulder.
A driver in a sedan and a bus driver collided on Grand Central Parkway near Union Turnpike in Queens. According to the police report, a 23-year-old woman driving the sedan reported neck pain and shock. The bus driver, a 40-year-old man, was not reported injured. Two additional people were listed with “Unspecified” injury status. The police report records the contributing factor as “Unspecified”; no specific driver errors such as failure to yield or distraction were noted in the data. The sedan sustained damage at the right front bumper; the bus showed no damage. The facts point to a routine crash on a high-speed corridor that left a young woman hurt.
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Rear-End Crash on Van Wyck Expressway Injures Passengers▸Jul 19 - Two sedans slammed together on Van Wyck. Passengers took the hit. Neck injuries, bruises. Police say drivers followed too close. Metal crumpled. Safety failed. System let them down.
A rear-end collision involving two sedans on Van Wyck Expressway in Queens left multiple passengers injured. According to the police report, both drivers were 'Following Too Closely.' One passenger suffered neck injuries and a bruise, another reported whiplash. The crash involved adults and a child, all listed as occupants. The impact struck the center front and back ends of the vehicles. Driver error—following too closely—was the sole contributing factor cited in the report. No other causes were listed.
18
Sedan Strikes Teen Cyclists at Queens Intersection▸Jul 18 - A speeding sedan hit two teen cyclists at 61-24 190 St. Both boys were hurt. Police cite unsafe speed and traffic control ignored. Metal met flesh. The street did not forgive.
Two teenage boys riding a bike were struck by a sedan at 61-24 190 St in Queens. Both cyclists, ages 14 and 15, suffered injuries. According to the police report, the crash involved unsafe speed and disregard for traffic control. The sedan, driven by a 39-year-old woman, hit the cyclists as both vehicles went straight. The police report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors. Neither cyclist wore safety equipment, but the primary causes remain driver error. The crash left bruises and pain. The street became a site of harm.
17
Box Truck Rear-Ends Sedan on LIE▸Jul 17 - The driver of a box truck rear-ended a sedan on the Long Island Expressway. Three people in the sedan were injured, including the driver. The sedan’s rear was crushed and the truck’s front was damaged.
According to the police report, both vehicles were traveling east and going straight ahead when the collision occurred. The driver of a box truck hit the center rear of a sedan. The sedan’s rear was crushed and the truck’s center front was damaged. Three people in the sedan were injured: a 37-year-old female driver with shoulder and upper-arm injuries, a 31-year-old male front passenger with hip and upper-leg injuries, and an 18-year-old female rear passenger with injuries to her entire body. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors.
16
Driver Hits 67-Year-Old Crossing Hillside Ave▸Jul 16 - A driver hit a 67-year-old woman crossing Hillside Ave in Queens. She suffered a head injury, was semiconscious and had minor bleeding. Police cited driver inattention and improper lane use.
According to the police report, the 67-year-old pedestrian suffered a head injury, was semiconscious and had minor bleeding. The driver struck her with the vehicle's left front bumper while traveling west and going straight ahead near 148-27 Hillside Ave in Queens. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as contributing factors. The pedestrian was crossing and was not at an intersection or crosswalk. No vehicle damage was recorded. Police classified the pedestrian as injured and noted the head injury and minor bleeding.
15
Steering Failure Slams SUV Into Parked Cars▸Jul 15 - SUV lost steering on 78th Avenue. Driver hurt. Parked cars struck. Metal twisted. Night air thick with shock. System failed. People paid.
A driver in a Mazda SUV lost control due to steering failure and crashed into parked vehicles on 78th Avenue in Queens. According to the police report, 'Steering Failure' was the listed contributing factor. One driver, a 52-year-old man, suffered injuries to his entire body and was in shock. Other occupants were listed but their injuries were unspecified. The crash left parked SUVs damaged. No pedestrian or cyclist injuries were reported. The report highlights mechanical failure as the cause, with no mention of helmet or signal use.
15
SUVs Collide on Francis Lewis Boulevard; Two Hurt▸Jul 15 - Two SUVs crashed on Francis Lewis Boulevard. A driver and a young passenger suffered neck and back injuries. The cause remains unclear. Metal struck metal. Pain followed.
Two station wagons, both SUVs, collided at Francis Lewis Boulevard and 73rd Avenue in Queens. According to the police report, a 57-year-old female driver and an 18-year-old female rear passenger were injured, suffering neck and back injuries. The report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash left two people hurt and others shaken, but the police report does not detail what led to the impact. No driver errors are listed in the data.
14
SUV Turns Left, Strikes Pedestrian in Queens▸Jul 14 - A Jeep SUV hit a 67-year-old woman crossing with the signal on Highland Ave. She suffered a back injury and fractures. Police cite failure to yield. The street stayed open. Danger lingers.
A Jeep SUV making a left turn on Highland Ave struck a 67-year-old woman as she crossed at the intersection with the signal. According to the police report, the pedestrian suffered a back injury and fractures. The driver and a passenger were not seriously hurt. Police list 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the main contributing factor. The pedestrian was crossing legally. The report does not mention any other contributing factors.
14Int 1339-2025
Lee co-sponsors ambulette exemption bill, reducing street safety for pedestrians and cyclists.▸Jul 14 - Council bill lets ambulettes use bus lanes and double-park to help passengers. More vehicles in bus lanes, more double-parking. Vulnerable road users face tighter, riskier streets.
Int 1339-2025, now in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, was introduced July 14, 2025 by Council Member Linda Lee. The bill, titled 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to exempting ambulettes from certain bus lane restrictions and allowing them to double park to assist passengers,' lets ambulettes drive, park, and double-park in bus lanes to help passengers. Lee sponsored the bill. If passed, more vehicles will block bus lanes and sidewalks, squeezing pedestrians and cyclists. The city’s most vulnerable will face more danger at the curb.
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File Int 1339-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-07-14
14Int 1339-2025
Lee co-sponsors bill that decreases street safety by exempting ambulettes from bus lane rules.▸Jul 14 - Council bill lets ambulettes drive and park in bus lanes. Double-parking allowed to help passengers. Streets grow tighter. Danger for walkers and riders rises.
Bill Int 1339-2025 sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced July 14, 2025, by Council Members Julie Menin and Linda Lee, it would 'exempt ambulettes from certain bus lane restrictions and allow them to double park to assist passengers.' The bill grants ambulettes the right to drive, stop, and double-park in bus lanes while helping passengers. Menin and Lee sponsor the measure, which was referred to committee on July 14. No safety analysis was provided. The change would squeeze vulnerable road users, making sidewalks and crossings riskier.
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File Int 1339-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-07-14
14Int 1339-2025
Lee co-sponsors bill that reduces street safety for pedestrians and cyclists.▸Jul 14 - Council bill lets ambulettes drive and double-park in bus lanes. More vehicles in bus lanes mean more risk for people walking, biking, and waiting at curbs. Danger grows where curb chaos reigns.
Bill Int 1339-2025 sits with the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure since July 14, 2025. The bill, titled 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code...exempting ambulettes from certain bus lane restrictions and allowing them to double park to assist passengers,' would let ambulettes drive, stop, and double-park in bus lanes to help passengers. Council Member Julie Menin sponsors, joined by Linda Lee, Frank Morano, Eric Dinowitz, Lynn C. Schulman, Kamillah Hanks, Carlina Rivera, and Chris Banks. Allowing more vehicles to double-park and block bus lanes increases risk for pedestrians and cyclists at the curb. The city’s most vulnerable will face more conflict and less safe space.
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File Int 1339-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-07-14
Jul 31 - Two SUVs collided on Gothic Drive near 168 Place in Queens. Both drivers, women aged 46 and 47, were injured. One reported a head injury; the other an upper-arm/shoulder injury. Both complained of whiplash. Police listed contributing factors as 'Unspecified'.
According to the police report, two drivers in SUVs collided on Gothic Drive near 168 Place in Queens. Both drivers were women, ages 46 and 47. One driver suffered a head injury and complained of whiplash. The other suffered an upper-arm/shoulder injury and also complained of whiplash. Police recorded the Jeep’s point of impact as the right-front bumper and the Acura’s point of impact as the left-side doors. Both drivers were conscious and not ejected. Police recorded contributing factors for each person as 'Unspecified'. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved, per the report.
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SUV Changing Lanes Hits Box Truck▸Jul 29 - A driver in an SUV changed lanes and hit a box truck on the Long Island Expressway. Five passengers were injured. Police recorded 'Driver Inexperience' and 'Unsafe Lane Changing.' The SUV driver held only a permit.
A driver in an SUV changed lanes eastbound on the Long Island Expressway and hit a box truck that was traveling east. Five people, all passengers, were injured; reported complaints included neck, back and leg trauma and a knee/lower-leg/foot injury for one passenger. According to the police report, "Driver Inexperience" was listed as a contributing factor and the report also notes "Unsafe Lane Changing." Police recorded the SUV driver held only a permit. The SUV's right-front quarter panel struck the truck's left-front bumper, damaging the SUV's right side doors and the truck's left front bumper. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
29
John Liu Mentions Safety-Boosting 14th Street Redesign Study▸Jul 29 - City and business leaders back a $3 million study to overhaul 14th Street. The plan aims to carve out space for walkers, bikers, and buses. Cars lose ground. Streets grow safer. The city bets on change.
On July 29, 2025, Christopher Bonanos reported a sweeping proposal to remake 14th Street. No council bill number or committee is listed. The Adams administration, local BIDs, and the NYC Economic Development Corporation pledged $3 million for a 24-month study. The plan, described as 'transformative' and 'generational,' aims to create a 'complete street' for pedestrians, cyclists, delivery workers, and transit. Mayor Eric Adams and city officials support the move. According to safety analysts, such overhauls, especially when led by city and business groups, often yield safer, more equitable streets for vulnerable users.
-
Everyone Wants to Fix 14th Street,
New York Magazine - Curbed,
Published 2025-07-29
27
SUV Overturns After Head‑On on Hillside Ave▸Jul 27 - Two vehicles met head-on on Hillside Ave. The driver of an SUV overturned. Three people were injured. A 74-year-old front passenger suffered a neck contusion. Police recorded unsafe speed by the driver.
A driver in an SUV and a driver in a sedan collided head-on at 205-19 Hillside Ave in Queens. According to the police report, the SUV overturned. Three people were injured: a 74-year-old front passenger suffered a neck contusion and remained conscious, and both drivers reported neck pain. Police recorded "Unsafe Speed" by the driver as the contributing factor. The SUV showed overturned damage; the sedan sustained center-front damage. The report notes the 74-year-old was restrained with a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. No other contributing factors are listed in the report.
26
Sedan Strikes Cyclist on Parsons Boulevard▸Jul 26 - A sedan hit a cyclist on Parsons Boulevard. The cyclist suffered a concussion. Metal met flesh. The street stayed busy. The system failed to protect the vulnerable.
A sedan and a bike collided at Parsons Boulevard and 79th Avenue in Queens. The 32-year-old male cyclist was injured, suffering a concussion. According to the police report, the crash involved 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a contributing factor. The sedan’s left front quarter panel struck the bike’s center front end. No driver errors were specified in the report. The cyclist was not using any safety equipment. The crash highlights the ongoing danger for cyclists on city streets.
26
Distracted Driver Hits Stopped SUVs; Children Injured▸Jul 26 - On 188th Street in Queens, a southbound driver hit stopped SUVs. Children were hurt. A teen suffered a concussion. A baby was injured. Police cite driver inattention and drowsiness. Faces bruised. Heads rocked. Shock followed.
Three SUV drivers crashed near 87-18 188th Street in Queens. Two drivers were stopped in traffic. Police recorded a center-front impact by the southbound driver and rear impacts to the stopped SUVs. Multiple people were injured, including a 7-year-old girl with facial bruises, a 13-year-old girl with a concussion, and an infant with unknown injuries. A 41-year-old woman suffered head trauma and whiplash. Other adults and teens were listed with unspecified injuries. According to the police report, drivers were inattentive and drowsy. Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction and Fatigued/Drowsy by the drivers.
25
Bus, Sedan Drivers Crash on Grand Central Parkway▸Jul 25 - Drivers in a bus and a sedan crashed on Grand Central Parkway at Union Turnpike in Queens. A 23-year-old woman driver suffered neck pain and shock. Police listed the cause as “Unspecified.” Metal, sirens, and fear on the shoulder.
A driver in a sedan and a bus driver collided on Grand Central Parkway near Union Turnpike in Queens. According to the police report, a 23-year-old woman driving the sedan reported neck pain and shock. The bus driver, a 40-year-old man, was not reported injured. Two additional people were listed with “Unspecified” injury status. The police report records the contributing factor as “Unspecified”; no specific driver errors such as failure to yield or distraction were noted in the data. The sedan sustained damage at the right front bumper; the bus showed no damage. The facts point to a routine crash on a high-speed corridor that left a young woman hurt.
19
Rear-End Crash on Van Wyck Expressway Injures Passengers▸Jul 19 - Two sedans slammed together on Van Wyck. Passengers took the hit. Neck injuries, bruises. Police say drivers followed too close. Metal crumpled. Safety failed. System let them down.
A rear-end collision involving two sedans on Van Wyck Expressway in Queens left multiple passengers injured. According to the police report, both drivers were 'Following Too Closely.' One passenger suffered neck injuries and a bruise, another reported whiplash. The crash involved adults and a child, all listed as occupants. The impact struck the center front and back ends of the vehicles. Driver error—following too closely—was the sole contributing factor cited in the report. No other causes were listed.
18
Sedan Strikes Teen Cyclists at Queens Intersection▸Jul 18 - A speeding sedan hit two teen cyclists at 61-24 190 St. Both boys were hurt. Police cite unsafe speed and traffic control ignored. Metal met flesh. The street did not forgive.
Two teenage boys riding a bike were struck by a sedan at 61-24 190 St in Queens. Both cyclists, ages 14 and 15, suffered injuries. According to the police report, the crash involved unsafe speed and disregard for traffic control. The sedan, driven by a 39-year-old woman, hit the cyclists as both vehicles went straight. The police report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors. Neither cyclist wore safety equipment, but the primary causes remain driver error. The crash left bruises and pain. The street became a site of harm.
17
Box Truck Rear-Ends Sedan on LIE▸Jul 17 - The driver of a box truck rear-ended a sedan on the Long Island Expressway. Three people in the sedan were injured, including the driver. The sedan’s rear was crushed and the truck’s front was damaged.
According to the police report, both vehicles were traveling east and going straight ahead when the collision occurred. The driver of a box truck hit the center rear of a sedan. The sedan’s rear was crushed and the truck’s center front was damaged. Three people in the sedan were injured: a 37-year-old female driver with shoulder and upper-arm injuries, a 31-year-old male front passenger with hip and upper-leg injuries, and an 18-year-old female rear passenger with injuries to her entire body. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors.
16
Driver Hits 67-Year-Old Crossing Hillside Ave▸Jul 16 - A driver hit a 67-year-old woman crossing Hillside Ave in Queens. She suffered a head injury, was semiconscious and had minor bleeding. Police cited driver inattention and improper lane use.
According to the police report, the 67-year-old pedestrian suffered a head injury, was semiconscious and had minor bleeding. The driver struck her with the vehicle's left front bumper while traveling west and going straight ahead near 148-27 Hillside Ave in Queens. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as contributing factors. The pedestrian was crossing and was not at an intersection or crosswalk. No vehicle damage was recorded. Police classified the pedestrian as injured and noted the head injury and minor bleeding.
15
Steering Failure Slams SUV Into Parked Cars▸Jul 15 - SUV lost steering on 78th Avenue. Driver hurt. Parked cars struck. Metal twisted. Night air thick with shock. System failed. People paid.
A driver in a Mazda SUV lost control due to steering failure and crashed into parked vehicles on 78th Avenue in Queens. According to the police report, 'Steering Failure' was the listed contributing factor. One driver, a 52-year-old man, suffered injuries to his entire body and was in shock. Other occupants were listed but their injuries were unspecified. The crash left parked SUVs damaged. No pedestrian or cyclist injuries were reported. The report highlights mechanical failure as the cause, with no mention of helmet or signal use.
15
SUVs Collide on Francis Lewis Boulevard; Two Hurt▸Jul 15 - Two SUVs crashed on Francis Lewis Boulevard. A driver and a young passenger suffered neck and back injuries. The cause remains unclear. Metal struck metal. Pain followed.
Two station wagons, both SUVs, collided at Francis Lewis Boulevard and 73rd Avenue in Queens. According to the police report, a 57-year-old female driver and an 18-year-old female rear passenger were injured, suffering neck and back injuries. The report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash left two people hurt and others shaken, but the police report does not detail what led to the impact. No driver errors are listed in the data.
14
SUV Turns Left, Strikes Pedestrian in Queens▸Jul 14 - A Jeep SUV hit a 67-year-old woman crossing with the signal on Highland Ave. She suffered a back injury and fractures. Police cite failure to yield. The street stayed open. Danger lingers.
A Jeep SUV making a left turn on Highland Ave struck a 67-year-old woman as she crossed at the intersection with the signal. According to the police report, the pedestrian suffered a back injury and fractures. The driver and a passenger were not seriously hurt. Police list 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the main contributing factor. The pedestrian was crossing legally. The report does not mention any other contributing factors.
14Int 1339-2025
Lee co-sponsors ambulette exemption bill, reducing street safety for pedestrians and cyclists.▸Jul 14 - Council bill lets ambulettes use bus lanes and double-park to help passengers. More vehicles in bus lanes, more double-parking. Vulnerable road users face tighter, riskier streets.
Int 1339-2025, now in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, was introduced July 14, 2025 by Council Member Linda Lee. The bill, titled 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to exempting ambulettes from certain bus lane restrictions and allowing them to double park to assist passengers,' lets ambulettes drive, park, and double-park in bus lanes to help passengers. Lee sponsored the bill. If passed, more vehicles will block bus lanes and sidewalks, squeezing pedestrians and cyclists. The city’s most vulnerable will face more danger at the curb.
-
File Int 1339-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-07-14
14Int 1339-2025
Lee co-sponsors bill that decreases street safety by exempting ambulettes from bus lane rules.▸Jul 14 - Council bill lets ambulettes drive and park in bus lanes. Double-parking allowed to help passengers. Streets grow tighter. Danger for walkers and riders rises.
Bill Int 1339-2025 sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced July 14, 2025, by Council Members Julie Menin and Linda Lee, it would 'exempt ambulettes from certain bus lane restrictions and allow them to double park to assist passengers.' The bill grants ambulettes the right to drive, stop, and double-park in bus lanes while helping passengers. Menin and Lee sponsor the measure, which was referred to committee on July 14. No safety analysis was provided. The change would squeeze vulnerable road users, making sidewalks and crossings riskier.
-
File Int 1339-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-07-14
14Int 1339-2025
Lee co-sponsors bill that reduces street safety for pedestrians and cyclists.▸Jul 14 - Council bill lets ambulettes drive and double-park in bus lanes. More vehicles in bus lanes mean more risk for people walking, biking, and waiting at curbs. Danger grows where curb chaos reigns.
Bill Int 1339-2025 sits with the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure since July 14, 2025. The bill, titled 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code...exempting ambulettes from certain bus lane restrictions and allowing them to double park to assist passengers,' would let ambulettes drive, stop, and double-park in bus lanes to help passengers. Council Member Julie Menin sponsors, joined by Linda Lee, Frank Morano, Eric Dinowitz, Lynn C. Schulman, Kamillah Hanks, Carlina Rivera, and Chris Banks. Allowing more vehicles to double-park and block bus lanes increases risk for pedestrians and cyclists at the curb. The city’s most vulnerable will face more conflict and less safe space.
-
File Int 1339-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-07-14
Jul 29 - A driver in an SUV changed lanes and hit a box truck on the Long Island Expressway. Five passengers were injured. Police recorded 'Driver Inexperience' and 'Unsafe Lane Changing.' The SUV driver held only a permit.
A driver in an SUV changed lanes eastbound on the Long Island Expressway and hit a box truck that was traveling east. Five people, all passengers, were injured; reported complaints included neck, back and leg trauma and a knee/lower-leg/foot injury for one passenger. According to the police report, "Driver Inexperience" was listed as a contributing factor and the report also notes "Unsafe Lane Changing." Police recorded the SUV driver held only a permit. The SUV's right-front quarter panel struck the truck's left-front bumper, damaging the SUV's right side doors and the truck's left front bumper. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
29
John Liu Mentions Safety-Boosting 14th Street Redesign Study▸Jul 29 - City and business leaders back a $3 million study to overhaul 14th Street. The plan aims to carve out space for walkers, bikers, and buses. Cars lose ground. Streets grow safer. The city bets on change.
On July 29, 2025, Christopher Bonanos reported a sweeping proposal to remake 14th Street. No council bill number or committee is listed. The Adams administration, local BIDs, and the NYC Economic Development Corporation pledged $3 million for a 24-month study. The plan, described as 'transformative' and 'generational,' aims to create a 'complete street' for pedestrians, cyclists, delivery workers, and transit. Mayor Eric Adams and city officials support the move. According to safety analysts, such overhauls, especially when led by city and business groups, often yield safer, more equitable streets for vulnerable users.
-
Everyone Wants to Fix 14th Street,
New York Magazine - Curbed,
Published 2025-07-29
27
SUV Overturns After Head‑On on Hillside Ave▸Jul 27 - Two vehicles met head-on on Hillside Ave. The driver of an SUV overturned. Three people were injured. A 74-year-old front passenger suffered a neck contusion. Police recorded unsafe speed by the driver.
A driver in an SUV and a driver in a sedan collided head-on at 205-19 Hillside Ave in Queens. According to the police report, the SUV overturned. Three people were injured: a 74-year-old front passenger suffered a neck contusion and remained conscious, and both drivers reported neck pain. Police recorded "Unsafe Speed" by the driver as the contributing factor. The SUV showed overturned damage; the sedan sustained center-front damage. The report notes the 74-year-old was restrained with a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. No other contributing factors are listed in the report.
26
Sedan Strikes Cyclist on Parsons Boulevard▸Jul 26 - A sedan hit a cyclist on Parsons Boulevard. The cyclist suffered a concussion. Metal met flesh. The street stayed busy. The system failed to protect the vulnerable.
A sedan and a bike collided at Parsons Boulevard and 79th Avenue in Queens. The 32-year-old male cyclist was injured, suffering a concussion. According to the police report, the crash involved 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a contributing factor. The sedan’s left front quarter panel struck the bike’s center front end. No driver errors were specified in the report. The cyclist was not using any safety equipment. The crash highlights the ongoing danger for cyclists on city streets.
26
Distracted Driver Hits Stopped SUVs; Children Injured▸Jul 26 - On 188th Street in Queens, a southbound driver hit stopped SUVs. Children were hurt. A teen suffered a concussion. A baby was injured. Police cite driver inattention and drowsiness. Faces bruised. Heads rocked. Shock followed.
Three SUV drivers crashed near 87-18 188th Street in Queens. Two drivers were stopped in traffic. Police recorded a center-front impact by the southbound driver and rear impacts to the stopped SUVs. Multiple people were injured, including a 7-year-old girl with facial bruises, a 13-year-old girl with a concussion, and an infant with unknown injuries. A 41-year-old woman suffered head trauma and whiplash. Other adults and teens were listed with unspecified injuries. According to the police report, drivers were inattentive and drowsy. Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction and Fatigued/Drowsy by the drivers.
25
Bus, Sedan Drivers Crash on Grand Central Parkway▸Jul 25 - Drivers in a bus and a sedan crashed on Grand Central Parkway at Union Turnpike in Queens. A 23-year-old woman driver suffered neck pain and shock. Police listed the cause as “Unspecified.” Metal, sirens, and fear on the shoulder.
A driver in a sedan and a bus driver collided on Grand Central Parkway near Union Turnpike in Queens. According to the police report, a 23-year-old woman driving the sedan reported neck pain and shock. The bus driver, a 40-year-old man, was not reported injured. Two additional people were listed with “Unspecified” injury status. The police report records the contributing factor as “Unspecified”; no specific driver errors such as failure to yield or distraction were noted in the data. The sedan sustained damage at the right front bumper; the bus showed no damage. The facts point to a routine crash on a high-speed corridor that left a young woman hurt.
19
Rear-End Crash on Van Wyck Expressway Injures Passengers▸Jul 19 - Two sedans slammed together on Van Wyck. Passengers took the hit. Neck injuries, bruises. Police say drivers followed too close. Metal crumpled. Safety failed. System let them down.
A rear-end collision involving two sedans on Van Wyck Expressway in Queens left multiple passengers injured. According to the police report, both drivers were 'Following Too Closely.' One passenger suffered neck injuries and a bruise, another reported whiplash. The crash involved adults and a child, all listed as occupants. The impact struck the center front and back ends of the vehicles. Driver error—following too closely—was the sole contributing factor cited in the report. No other causes were listed.
18
Sedan Strikes Teen Cyclists at Queens Intersection▸Jul 18 - A speeding sedan hit two teen cyclists at 61-24 190 St. Both boys were hurt. Police cite unsafe speed and traffic control ignored. Metal met flesh. The street did not forgive.
Two teenage boys riding a bike were struck by a sedan at 61-24 190 St in Queens. Both cyclists, ages 14 and 15, suffered injuries. According to the police report, the crash involved unsafe speed and disregard for traffic control. The sedan, driven by a 39-year-old woman, hit the cyclists as both vehicles went straight. The police report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors. Neither cyclist wore safety equipment, but the primary causes remain driver error. The crash left bruises and pain. The street became a site of harm.
17
Box Truck Rear-Ends Sedan on LIE▸Jul 17 - The driver of a box truck rear-ended a sedan on the Long Island Expressway. Three people in the sedan were injured, including the driver. The sedan’s rear was crushed and the truck’s front was damaged.
According to the police report, both vehicles were traveling east and going straight ahead when the collision occurred. The driver of a box truck hit the center rear of a sedan. The sedan’s rear was crushed and the truck’s center front was damaged. Three people in the sedan were injured: a 37-year-old female driver with shoulder and upper-arm injuries, a 31-year-old male front passenger with hip and upper-leg injuries, and an 18-year-old female rear passenger with injuries to her entire body. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors.
16
Driver Hits 67-Year-Old Crossing Hillside Ave▸Jul 16 - A driver hit a 67-year-old woman crossing Hillside Ave in Queens. She suffered a head injury, was semiconscious and had minor bleeding. Police cited driver inattention and improper lane use.
According to the police report, the 67-year-old pedestrian suffered a head injury, was semiconscious and had minor bleeding. The driver struck her with the vehicle's left front bumper while traveling west and going straight ahead near 148-27 Hillside Ave in Queens. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as contributing factors. The pedestrian was crossing and was not at an intersection or crosswalk. No vehicle damage was recorded. Police classified the pedestrian as injured and noted the head injury and minor bleeding.
15
Steering Failure Slams SUV Into Parked Cars▸Jul 15 - SUV lost steering on 78th Avenue. Driver hurt. Parked cars struck. Metal twisted. Night air thick with shock. System failed. People paid.
A driver in a Mazda SUV lost control due to steering failure and crashed into parked vehicles on 78th Avenue in Queens. According to the police report, 'Steering Failure' was the listed contributing factor. One driver, a 52-year-old man, suffered injuries to his entire body and was in shock. Other occupants were listed but their injuries were unspecified. The crash left parked SUVs damaged. No pedestrian or cyclist injuries were reported. The report highlights mechanical failure as the cause, with no mention of helmet or signal use.
15
SUVs Collide on Francis Lewis Boulevard; Two Hurt▸Jul 15 - Two SUVs crashed on Francis Lewis Boulevard. A driver and a young passenger suffered neck and back injuries. The cause remains unclear. Metal struck metal. Pain followed.
Two station wagons, both SUVs, collided at Francis Lewis Boulevard and 73rd Avenue in Queens. According to the police report, a 57-year-old female driver and an 18-year-old female rear passenger were injured, suffering neck and back injuries. The report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash left two people hurt and others shaken, but the police report does not detail what led to the impact. No driver errors are listed in the data.
14
SUV Turns Left, Strikes Pedestrian in Queens▸Jul 14 - A Jeep SUV hit a 67-year-old woman crossing with the signal on Highland Ave. She suffered a back injury and fractures. Police cite failure to yield. The street stayed open. Danger lingers.
A Jeep SUV making a left turn on Highland Ave struck a 67-year-old woman as she crossed at the intersection with the signal. According to the police report, the pedestrian suffered a back injury and fractures. The driver and a passenger were not seriously hurt. Police list 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the main contributing factor. The pedestrian was crossing legally. The report does not mention any other contributing factors.
14Int 1339-2025
Lee co-sponsors ambulette exemption bill, reducing street safety for pedestrians and cyclists.▸Jul 14 - Council bill lets ambulettes use bus lanes and double-park to help passengers. More vehicles in bus lanes, more double-parking. Vulnerable road users face tighter, riskier streets.
Int 1339-2025, now in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, was introduced July 14, 2025 by Council Member Linda Lee. The bill, titled 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to exempting ambulettes from certain bus lane restrictions and allowing them to double park to assist passengers,' lets ambulettes drive, park, and double-park in bus lanes to help passengers. Lee sponsored the bill. If passed, more vehicles will block bus lanes and sidewalks, squeezing pedestrians and cyclists. The city’s most vulnerable will face more danger at the curb.
-
File Int 1339-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-07-14
14Int 1339-2025
Lee co-sponsors bill that decreases street safety by exempting ambulettes from bus lane rules.▸Jul 14 - Council bill lets ambulettes drive and park in bus lanes. Double-parking allowed to help passengers. Streets grow tighter. Danger for walkers and riders rises.
Bill Int 1339-2025 sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced July 14, 2025, by Council Members Julie Menin and Linda Lee, it would 'exempt ambulettes from certain bus lane restrictions and allow them to double park to assist passengers.' The bill grants ambulettes the right to drive, stop, and double-park in bus lanes while helping passengers. Menin and Lee sponsor the measure, which was referred to committee on July 14. No safety analysis was provided. The change would squeeze vulnerable road users, making sidewalks and crossings riskier.
-
File Int 1339-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-07-14
14Int 1339-2025
Lee co-sponsors bill that reduces street safety for pedestrians and cyclists.▸Jul 14 - Council bill lets ambulettes drive and double-park in bus lanes. More vehicles in bus lanes mean more risk for people walking, biking, and waiting at curbs. Danger grows where curb chaos reigns.
Bill Int 1339-2025 sits with the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure since July 14, 2025. The bill, titled 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code...exempting ambulettes from certain bus lane restrictions and allowing them to double park to assist passengers,' would let ambulettes drive, stop, and double-park in bus lanes to help passengers. Council Member Julie Menin sponsors, joined by Linda Lee, Frank Morano, Eric Dinowitz, Lynn C. Schulman, Kamillah Hanks, Carlina Rivera, and Chris Banks. Allowing more vehicles to double-park and block bus lanes increases risk for pedestrians and cyclists at the curb. The city’s most vulnerable will face more conflict and less safe space.
-
File Int 1339-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-07-14
Jul 29 - City and business leaders back a $3 million study to overhaul 14th Street. The plan aims to carve out space for walkers, bikers, and buses. Cars lose ground. Streets grow safer. The city bets on change.
On July 29, 2025, Christopher Bonanos reported a sweeping proposal to remake 14th Street. No council bill number or committee is listed. The Adams administration, local BIDs, and the NYC Economic Development Corporation pledged $3 million for a 24-month study. The plan, described as 'transformative' and 'generational,' aims to create a 'complete street' for pedestrians, cyclists, delivery workers, and transit. Mayor Eric Adams and city officials support the move. According to safety analysts, such overhauls, especially when led by city and business groups, often yield safer, more equitable streets for vulnerable users.
- Everyone Wants to Fix 14th Street, New York Magazine - Curbed, Published 2025-07-29
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SUV Overturns After Head‑On on Hillside Ave▸Jul 27 - Two vehicles met head-on on Hillside Ave. The driver of an SUV overturned. Three people were injured. A 74-year-old front passenger suffered a neck contusion. Police recorded unsafe speed by the driver.
A driver in an SUV and a driver in a sedan collided head-on at 205-19 Hillside Ave in Queens. According to the police report, the SUV overturned. Three people were injured: a 74-year-old front passenger suffered a neck contusion and remained conscious, and both drivers reported neck pain. Police recorded "Unsafe Speed" by the driver as the contributing factor. The SUV showed overturned damage; the sedan sustained center-front damage. The report notes the 74-year-old was restrained with a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. No other contributing factors are listed in the report.
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Sedan Strikes Cyclist on Parsons Boulevard▸Jul 26 - A sedan hit a cyclist on Parsons Boulevard. The cyclist suffered a concussion. Metal met flesh. The street stayed busy. The system failed to protect the vulnerable.
A sedan and a bike collided at Parsons Boulevard and 79th Avenue in Queens. The 32-year-old male cyclist was injured, suffering a concussion. According to the police report, the crash involved 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a contributing factor. The sedan’s left front quarter panel struck the bike’s center front end. No driver errors were specified in the report. The cyclist was not using any safety equipment. The crash highlights the ongoing danger for cyclists on city streets.
26
Distracted Driver Hits Stopped SUVs; Children Injured▸Jul 26 - On 188th Street in Queens, a southbound driver hit stopped SUVs. Children were hurt. A teen suffered a concussion. A baby was injured. Police cite driver inattention and drowsiness. Faces bruised. Heads rocked. Shock followed.
Three SUV drivers crashed near 87-18 188th Street in Queens. Two drivers were stopped in traffic. Police recorded a center-front impact by the southbound driver and rear impacts to the stopped SUVs. Multiple people were injured, including a 7-year-old girl with facial bruises, a 13-year-old girl with a concussion, and an infant with unknown injuries. A 41-year-old woman suffered head trauma and whiplash. Other adults and teens were listed with unspecified injuries. According to the police report, drivers were inattentive and drowsy. Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction and Fatigued/Drowsy by the drivers.
25
Bus, Sedan Drivers Crash on Grand Central Parkway▸Jul 25 - Drivers in a bus and a sedan crashed on Grand Central Parkway at Union Turnpike in Queens. A 23-year-old woman driver suffered neck pain and shock. Police listed the cause as “Unspecified.” Metal, sirens, and fear on the shoulder.
A driver in a sedan and a bus driver collided on Grand Central Parkway near Union Turnpike in Queens. According to the police report, a 23-year-old woman driving the sedan reported neck pain and shock. The bus driver, a 40-year-old man, was not reported injured. Two additional people were listed with “Unspecified” injury status. The police report records the contributing factor as “Unspecified”; no specific driver errors such as failure to yield or distraction were noted in the data. The sedan sustained damage at the right front bumper; the bus showed no damage. The facts point to a routine crash on a high-speed corridor that left a young woman hurt.
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Rear-End Crash on Van Wyck Expressway Injures Passengers▸Jul 19 - Two sedans slammed together on Van Wyck. Passengers took the hit. Neck injuries, bruises. Police say drivers followed too close. Metal crumpled. Safety failed. System let them down.
A rear-end collision involving two sedans on Van Wyck Expressway in Queens left multiple passengers injured. According to the police report, both drivers were 'Following Too Closely.' One passenger suffered neck injuries and a bruise, another reported whiplash. The crash involved adults and a child, all listed as occupants. The impact struck the center front and back ends of the vehicles. Driver error—following too closely—was the sole contributing factor cited in the report. No other causes were listed.
18
Sedan Strikes Teen Cyclists at Queens Intersection▸Jul 18 - A speeding sedan hit two teen cyclists at 61-24 190 St. Both boys were hurt. Police cite unsafe speed and traffic control ignored. Metal met flesh. The street did not forgive.
Two teenage boys riding a bike were struck by a sedan at 61-24 190 St in Queens. Both cyclists, ages 14 and 15, suffered injuries. According to the police report, the crash involved unsafe speed and disregard for traffic control. The sedan, driven by a 39-year-old woman, hit the cyclists as both vehicles went straight. The police report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors. Neither cyclist wore safety equipment, but the primary causes remain driver error. The crash left bruises and pain. The street became a site of harm.
17
Box Truck Rear-Ends Sedan on LIE▸Jul 17 - The driver of a box truck rear-ended a sedan on the Long Island Expressway. Three people in the sedan were injured, including the driver. The sedan’s rear was crushed and the truck’s front was damaged.
According to the police report, both vehicles were traveling east and going straight ahead when the collision occurred. The driver of a box truck hit the center rear of a sedan. The sedan’s rear was crushed and the truck’s center front was damaged. Three people in the sedan were injured: a 37-year-old female driver with shoulder and upper-arm injuries, a 31-year-old male front passenger with hip and upper-leg injuries, and an 18-year-old female rear passenger with injuries to her entire body. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors.
16
Driver Hits 67-Year-Old Crossing Hillside Ave▸Jul 16 - A driver hit a 67-year-old woman crossing Hillside Ave in Queens. She suffered a head injury, was semiconscious and had minor bleeding. Police cited driver inattention and improper lane use.
According to the police report, the 67-year-old pedestrian suffered a head injury, was semiconscious and had minor bleeding. The driver struck her with the vehicle's left front bumper while traveling west and going straight ahead near 148-27 Hillside Ave in Queens. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as contributing factors. The pedestrian was crossing and was not at an intersection or crosswalk. No vehicle damage was recorded. Police classified the pedestrian as injured and noted the head injury and minor bleeding.
15
Steering Failure Slams SUV Into Parked Cars▸Jul 15 - SUV lost steering on 78th Avenue. Driver hurt. Parked cars struck. Metal twisted. Night air thick with shock. System failed. People paid.
A driver in a Mazda SUV lost control due to steering failure and crashed into parked vehicles on 78th Avenue in Queens. According to the police report, 'Steering Failure' was the listed contributing factor. One driver, a 52-year-old man, suffered injuries to his entire body and was in shock. Other occupants were listed but their injuries were unspecified. The crash left parked SUVs damaged. No pedestrian or cyclist injuries were reported. The report highlights mechanical failure as the cause, with no mention of helmet or signal use.
15
SUVs Collide on Francis Lewis Boulevard; Two Hurt▸Jul 15 - Two SUVs crashed on Francis Lewis Boulevard. A driver and a young passenger suffered neck and back injuries. The cause remains unclear. Metal struck metal. Pain followed.
Two station wagons, both SUVs, collided at Francis Lewis Boulevard and 73rd Avenue in Queens. According to the police report, a 57-year-old female driver and an 18-year-old female rear passenger were injured, suffering neck and back injuries. The report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash left two people hurt and others shaken, but the police report does not detail what led to the impact. No driver errors are listed in the data.
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SUV Turns Left, Strikes Pedestrian in Queens▸Jul 14 - A Jeep SUV hit a 67-year-old woman crossing with the signal on Highland Ave. She suffered a back injury and fractures. Police cite failure to yield. The street stayed open. Danger lingers.
A Jeep SUV making a left turn on Highland Ave struck a 67-year-old woman as she crossed at the intersection with the signal. According to the police report, the pedestrian suffered a back injury and fractures. The driver and a passenger were not seriously hurt. Police list 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the main contributing factor. The pedestrian was crossing legally. The report does not mention any other contributing factors.
14Int 1339-2025
Lee co-sponsors ambulette exemption bill, reducing street safety for pedestrians and cyclists.▸Jul 14 - Council bill lets ambulettes use bus lanes and double-park to help passengers. More vehicles in bus lanes, more double-parking. Vulnerable road users face tighter, riskier streets.
Int 1339-2025, now in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, was introduced July 14, 2025 by Council Member Linda Lee. The bill, titled 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to exempting ambulettes from certain bus lane restrictions and allowing them to double park to assist passengers,' lets ambulettes drive, park, and double-park in bus lanes to help passengers. Lee sponsored the bill. If passed, more vehicles will block bus lanes and sidewalks, squeezing pedestrians and cyclists. The city’s most vulnerable will face more danger at the curb.
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File Int 1339-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-07-14
14Int 1339-2025
Lee co-sponsors bill that decreases street safety by exempting ambulettes from bus lane rules.▸Jul 14 - Council bill lets ambulettes drive and park in bus lanes. Double-parking allowed to help passengers. Streets grow tighter. Danger for walkers and riders rises.
Bill Int 1339-2025 sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced July 14, 2025, by Council Members Julie Menin and Linda Lee, it would 'exempt ambulettes from certain bus lane restrictions and allow them to double park to assist passengers.' The bill grants ambulettes the right to drive, stop, and double-park in bus lanes while helping passengers. Menin and Lee sponsor the measure, which was referred to committee on July 14. No safety analysis was provided. The change would squeeze vulnerable road users, making sidewalks and crossings riskier.
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File Int 1339-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-07-14
14Int 1339-2025
Lee co-sponsors bill that reduces street safety for pedestrians and cyclists.▸Jul 14 - Council bill lets ambulettes drive and double-park in bus lanes. More vehicles in bus lanes mean more risk for people walking, biking, and waiting at curbs. Danger grows where curb chaos reigns.
Bill Int 1339-2025 sits with the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure since July 14, 2025. The bill, titled 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code...exempting ambulettes from certain bus lane restrictions and allowing them to double park to assist passengers,' would let ambulettes drive, stop, and double-park in bus lanes to help passengers. Council Member Julie Menin sponsors, joined by Linda Lee, Frank Morano, Eric Dinowitz, Lynn C. Schulman, Kamillah Hanks, Carlina Rivera, and Chris Banks. Allowing more vehicles to double-park and block bus lanes increases risk for pedestrians and cyclists at the curb. The city’s most vulnerable will face more conflict and less safe space.
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File Int 1339-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-07-14
Jul 27 - Two vehicles met head-on on Hillside Ave. The driver of an SUV overturned. Three people were injured. A 74-year-old front passenger suffered a neck contusion. Police recorded unsafe speed by the driver.
A driver in an SUV and a driver in a sedan collided head-on at 205-19 Hillside Ave in Queens. According to the police report, the SUV overturned. Three people were injured: a 74-year-old front passenger suffered a neck contusion and remained conscious, and both drivers reported neck pain. Police recorded "Unsafe Speed" by the driver as the contributing factor. The SUV showed overturned damage; the sedan sustained center-front damage. The report notes the 74-year-old was restrained with a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. No other contributing factors are listed in the report.
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Sedan Strikes Cyclist on Parsons Boulevard▸Jul 26 - A sedan hit a cyclist on Parsons Boulevard. The cyclist suffered a concussion. Metal met flesh. The street stayed busy. The system failed to protect the vulnerable.
A sedan and a bike collided at Parsons Boulevard and 79th Avenue in Queens. The 32-year-old male cyclist was injured, suffering a concussion. According to the police report, the crash involved 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a contributing factor. The sedan’s left front quarter panel struck the bike’s center front end. No driver errors were specified in the report. The cyclist was not using any safety equipment. The crash highlights the ongoing danger for cyclists on city streets.
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Distracted Driver Hits Stopped SUVs; Children Injured▸Jul 26 - On 188th Street in Queens, a southbound driver hit stopped SUVs. Children were hurt. A teen suffered a concussion. A baby was injured. Police cite driver inattention and drowsiness. Faces bruised. Heads rocked. Shock followed.
Three SUV drivers crashed near 87-18 188th Street in Queens. Two drivers were stopped in traffic. Police recorded a center-front impact by the southbound driver and rear impacts to the stopped SUVs. Multiple people were injured, including a 7-year-old girl with facial bruises, a 13-year-old girl with a concussion, and an infant with unknown injuries. A 41-year-old woman suffered head trauma and whiplash. Other adults and teens were listed with unspecified injuries. According to the police report, drivers were inattentive and drowsy. Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction and Fatigued/Drowsy by the drivers.
25
Bus, Sedan Drivers Crash on Grand Central Parkway▸Jul 25 - Drivers in a bus and a sedan crashed on Grand Central Parkway at Union Turnpike in Queens. A 23-year-old woman driver suffered neck pain and shock. Police listed the cause as “Unspecified.” Metal, sirens, and fear on the shoulder.
A driver in a sedan and a bus driver collided on Grand Central Parkway near Union Turnpike in Queens. According to the police report, a 23-year-old woman driving the sedan reported neck pain and shock. The bus driver, a 40-year-old man, was not reported injured. Two additional people were listed with “Unspecified” injury status. The police report records the contributing factor as “Unspecified”; no specific driver errors such as failure to yield or distraction were noted in the data. The sedan sustained damage at the right front bumper; the bus showed no damage. The facts point to a routine crash on a high-speed corridor that left a young woman hurt.
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Rear-End Crash on Van Wyck Expressway Injures Passengers▸Jul 19 - Two sedans slammed together on Van Wyck. Passengers took the hit. Neck injuries, bruises. Police say drivers followed too close. Metal crumpled. Safety failed. System let them down.
A rear-end collision involving two sedans on Van Wyck Expressway in Queens left multiple passengers injured. According to the police report, both drivers were 'Following Too Closely.' One passenger suffered neck injuries and a bruise, another reported whiplash. The crash involved adults and a child, all listed as occupants. The impact struck the center front and back ends of the vehicles. Driver error—following too closely—was the sole contributing factor cited in the report. No other causes were listed.
18
Sedan Strikes Teen Cyclists at Queens Intersection▸Jul 18 - A speeding sedan hit two teen cyclists at 61-24 190 St. Both boys were hurt. Police cite unsafe speed and traffic control ignored. Metal met flesh. The street did not forgive.
Two teenage boys riding a bike were struck by a sedan at 61-24 190 St in Queens. Both cyclists, ages 14 and 15, suffered injuries. According to the police report, the crash involved unsafe speed and disregard for traffic control. The sedan, driven by a 39-year-old woman, hit the cyclists as both vehicles went straight. The police report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors. Neither cyclist wore safety equipment, but the primary causes remain driver error. The crash left bruises and pain. The street became a site of harm.
17
Box Truck Rear-Ends Sedan on LIE▸Jul 17 - The driver of a box truck rear-ended a sedan on the Long Island Expressway. Three people in the sedan were injured, including the driver. The sedan’s rear was crushed and the truck’s front was damaged.
According to the police report, both vehicles were traveling east and going straight ahead when the collision occurred. The driver of a box truck hit the center rear of a sedan. The sedan’s rear was crushed and the truck’s center front was damaged. Three people in the sedan were injured: a 37-year-old female driver with shoulder and upper-arm injuries, a 31-year-old male front passenger with hip and upper-leg injuries, and an 18-year-old female rear passenger with injuries to her entire body. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors.
16
Driver Hits 67-Year-Old Crossing Hillside Ave▸Jul 16 - A driver hit a 67-year-old woman crossing Hillside Ave in Queens. She suffered a head injury, was semiconscious and had minor bleeding. Police cited driver inattention and improper lane use.
According to the police report, the 67-year-old pedestrian suffered a head injury, was semiconscious and had minor bleeding. The driver struck her with the vehicle's left front bumper while traveling west and going straight ahead near 148-27 Hillside Ave in Queens. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as contributing factors. The pedestrian was crossing and was not at an intersection or crosswalk. No vehicle damage was recorded. Police classified the pedestrian as injured and noted the head injury and minor bleeding.
15
Steering Failure Slams SUV Into Parked Cars▸Jul 15 - SUV lost steering on 78th Avenue. Driver hurt. Parked cars struck. Metal twisted. Night air thick with shock. System failed. People paid.
A driver in a Mazda SUV lost control due to steering failure and crashed into parked vehicles on 78th Avenue in Queens. According to the police report, 'Steering Failure' was the listed contributing factor. One driver, a 52-year-old man, suffered injuries to his entire body and was in shock. Other occupants were listed but their injuries were unspecified. The crash left parked SUVs damaged. No pedestrian or cyclist injuries were reported. The report highlights mechanical failure as the cause, with no mention of helmet or signal use.
15
SUVs Collide on Francis Lewis Boulevard; Two Hurt▸Jul 15 - Two SUVs crashed on Francis Lewis Boulevard. A driver and a young passenger suffered neck and back injuries. The cause remains unclear. Metal struck metal. Pain followed.
Two station wagons, both SUVs, collided at Francis Lewis Boulevard and 73rd Avenue in Queens. According to the police report, a 57-year-old female driver and an 18-year-old female rear passenger were injured, suffering neck and back injuries. The report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash left two people hurt and others shaken, but the police report does not detail what led to the impact. No driver errors are listed in the data.
14
SUV Turns Left, Strikes Pedestrian in Queens▸Jul 14 - A Jeep SUV hit a 67-year-old woman crossing with the signal on Highland Ave. She suffered a back injury and fractures. Police cite failure to yield. The street stayed open. Danger lingers.
A Jeep SUV making a left turn on Highland Ave struck a 67-year-old woman as she crossed at the intersection with the signal. According to the police report, the pedestrian suffered a back injury and fractures. The driver and a passenger were not seriously hurt. Police list 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the main contributing factor. The pedestrian was crossing legally. The report does not mention any other contributing factors.
14Int 1339-2025
Lee co-sponsors ambulette exemption bill, reducing street safety for pedestrians and cyclists.▸Jul 14 - Council bill lets ambulettes use bus lanes and double-park to help passengers. More vehicles in bus lanes, more double-parking. Vulnerable road users face tighter, riskier streets.
Int 1339-2025, now in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, was introduced July 14, 2025 by Council Member Linda Lee. The bill, titled 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to exempting ambulettes from certain bus lane restrictions and allowing them to double park to assist passengers,' lets ambulettes drive, park, and double-park in bus lanes to help passengers. Lee sponsored the bill. If passed, more vehicles will block bus lanes and sidewalks, squeezing pedestrians and cyclists. The city’s most vulnerable will face more danger at the curb.
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File Int 1339-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-07-14
14Int 1339-2025
Lee co-sponsors bill that decreases street safety by exempting ambulettes from bus lane rules.▸Jul 14 - Council bill lets ambulettes drive and park in bus lanes. Double-parking allowed to help passengers. Streets grow tighter. Danger for walkers and riders rises.
Bill Int 1339-2025 sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced July 14, 2025, by Council Members Julie Menin and Linda Lee, it would 'exempt ambulettes from certain bus lane restrictions and allow them to double park to assist passengers.' The bill grants ambulettes the right to drive, stop, and double-park in bus lanes while helping passengers. Menin and Lee sponsor the measure, which was referred to committee on July 14. No safety analysis was provided. The change would squeeze vulnerable road users, making sidewalks and crossings riskier.
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File Int 1339-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-07-14
14Int 1339-2025
Lee co-sponsors bill that reduces street safety for pedestrians and cyclists.▸Jul 14 - Council bill lets ambulettes drive and double-park in bus lanes. More vehicles in bus lanes mean more risk for people walking, biking, and waiting at curbs. Danger grows where curb chaos reigns.
Bill Int 1339-2025 sits with the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure since July 14, 2025. The bill, titled 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code...exempting ambulettes from certain bus lane restrictions and allowing them to double park to assist passengers,' would let ambulettes drive, stop, and double-park in bus lanes to help passengers. Council Member Julie Menin sponsors, joined by Linda Lee, Frank Morano, Eric Dinowitz, Lynn C. Schulman, Kamillah Hanks, Carlina Rivera, and Chris Banks. Allowing more vehicles to double-park and block bus lanes increases risk for pedestrians and cyclists at the curb. The city’s most vulnerable will face more conflict and less safe space.
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File Int 1339-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-07-14
Jul 26 - A sedan hit a cyclist on Parsons Boulevard. The cyclist suffered a concussion. Metal met flesh. The street stayed busy. The system failed to protect the vulnerable.
A sedan and a bike collided at Parsons Boulevard and 79th Avenue in Queens. The 32-year-old male cyclist was injured, suffering a concussion. According to the police report, the crash involved 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a contributing factor. The sedan’s left front quarter panel struck the bike’s center front end. No driver errors were specified in the report. The cyclist was not using any safety equipment. The crash highlights the ongoing danger for cyclists on city streets.
26
Distracted Driver Hits Stopped SUVs; Children Injured▸Jul 26 - On 188th Street in Queens, a southbound driver hit stopped SUVs. Children were hurt. A teen suffered a concussion. A baby was injured. Police cite driver inattention and drowsiness. Faces bruised. Heads rocked. Shock followed.
Three SUV drivers crashed near 87-18 188th Street in Queens. Two drivers were stopped in traffic. Police recorded a center-front impact by the southbound driver and rear impacts to the stopped SUVs. Multiple people were injured, including a 7-year-old girl with facial bruises, a 13-year-old girl with a concussion, and an infant with unknown injuries. A 41-year-old woman suffered head trauma and whiplash. Other adults and teens were listed with unspecified injuries. According to the police report, drivers were inattentive and drowsy. Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction and Fatigued/Drowsy by the drivers.
25
Bus, Sedan Drivers Crash on Grand Central Parkway▸Jul 25 - Drivers in a bus and a sedan crashed on Grand Central Parkway at Union Turnpike in Queens. A 23-year-old woman driver suffered neck pain and shock. Police listed the cause as “Unspecified.” Metal, sirens, and fear on the shoulder.
A driver in a sedan and a bus driver collided on Grand Central Parkway near Union Turnpike in Queens. According to the police report, a 23-year-old woman driving the sedan reported neck pain and shock. The bus driver, a 40-year-old man, was not reported injured. Two additional people were listed with “Unspecified” injury status. The police report records the contributing factor as “Unspecified”; no specific driver errors such as failure to yield or distraction were noted in the data. The sedan sustained damage at the right front bumper; the bus showed no damage. The facts point to a routine crash on a high-speed corridor that left a young woman hurt.
19
Rear-End Crash on Van Wyck Expressway Injures Passengers▸Jul 19 - Two sedans slammed together on Van Wyck. Passengers took the hit. Neck injuries, bruises. Police say drivers followed too close. Metal crumpled. Safety failed. System let them down.
A rear-end collision involving two sedans on Van Wyck Expressway in Queens left multiple passengers injured. According to the police report, both drivers were 'Following Too Closely.' One passenger suffered neck injuries and a bruise, another reported whiplash. The crash involved adults and a child, all listed as occupants. The impact struck the center front and back ends of the vehicles. Driver error—following too closely—was the sole contributing factor cited in the report. No other causes were listed.
18
Sedan Strikes Teen Cyclists at Queens Intersection▸Jul 18 - A speeding sedan hit two teen cyclists at 61-24 190 St. Both boys were hurt. Police cite unsafe speed and traffic control ignored. Metal met flesh. The street did not forgive.
Two teenage boys riding a bike were struck by a sedan at 61-24 190 St in Queens. Both cyclists, ages 14 and 15, suffered injuries. According to the police report, the crash involved unsafe speed and disregard for traffic control. The sedan, driven by a 39-year-old woman, hit the cyclists as both vehicles went straight. The police report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors. Neither cyclist wore safety equipment, but the primary causes remain driver error. The crash left bruises and pain. The street became a site of harm.
17
Box Truck Rear-Ends Sedan on LIE▸Jul 17 - The driver of a box truck rear-ended a sedan on the Long Island Expressway. Three people in the sedan were injured, including the driver. The sedan’s rear was crushed and the truck’s front was damaged.
According to the police report, both vehicles were traveling east and going straight ahead when the collision occurred. The driver of a box truck hit the center rear of a sedan. The sedan’s rear was crushed and the truck’s center front was damaged. Three people in the sedan were injured: a 37-year-old female driver with shoulder and upper-arm injuries, a 31-year-old male front passenger with hip and upper-leg injuries, and an 18-year-old female rear passenger with injuries to her entire body. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors.
16
Driver Hits 67-Year-Old Crossing Hillside Ave▸Jul 16 - A driver hit a 67-year-old woman crossing Hillside Ave in Queens. She suffered a head injury, was semiconscious and had minor bleeding. Police cited driver inattention and improper lane use.
According to the police report, the 67-year-old pedestrian suffered a head injury, was semiconscious and had minor bleeding. The driver struck her with the vehicle's left front bumper while traveling west and going straight ahead near 148-27 Hillside Ave in Queens. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as contributing factors. The pedestrian was crossing and was not at an intersection or crosswalk. No vehicle damage was recorded. Police classified the pedestrian as injured and noted the head injury and minor bleeding.
15
Steering Failure Slams SUV Into Parked Cars▸Jul 15 - SUV lost steering on 78th Avenue. Driver hurt. Parked cars struck. Metal twisted. Night air thick with shock. System failed. People paid.
A driver in a Mazda SUV lost control due to steering failure and crashed into parked vehicles on 78th Avenue in Queens. According to the police report, 'Steering Failure' was the listed contributing factor. One driver, a 52-year-old man, suffered injuries to his entire body and was in shock. Other occupants were listed but their injuries were unspecified. The crash left parked SUVs damaged. No pedestrian or cyclist injuries were reported. The report highlights mechanical failure as the cause, with no mention of helmet or signal use.
15
SUVs Collide on Francis Lewis Boulevard; Two Hurt▸Jul 15 - Two SUVs crashed on Francis Lewis Boulevard. A driver and a young passenger suffered neck and back injuries. The cause remains unclear. Metal struck metal. Pain followed.
Two station wagons, both SUVs, collided at Francis Lewis Boulevard and 73rd Avenue in Queens. According to the police report, a 57-year-old female driver and an 18-year-old female rear passenger were injured, suffering neck and back injuries. The report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash left two people hurt and others shaken, but the police report does not detail what led to the impact. No driver errors are listed in the data.
14
SUV Turns Left, Strikes Pedestrian in Queens▸Jul 14 - A Jeep SUV hit a 67-year-old woman crossing with the signal on Highland Ave. She suffered a back injury and fractures. Police cite failure to yield. The street stayed open. Danger lingers.
A Jeep SUV making a left turn on Highland Ave struck a 67-year-old woman as she crossed at the intersection with the signal. According to the police report, the pedestrian suffered a back injury and fractures. The driver and a passenger were not seriously hurt. Police list 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the main contributing factor. The pedestrian was crossing legally. The report does not mention any other contributing factors.
14Int 1339-2025
Lee co-sponsors ambulette exemption bill, reducing street safety for pedestrians and cyclists.▸Jul 14 - Council bill lets ambulettes use bus lanes and double-park to help passengers. More vehicles in bus lanes, more double-parking. Vulnerable road users face tighter, riskier streets.
Int 1339-2025, now in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, was introduced July 14, 2025 by Council Member Linda Lee. The bill, titled 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to exempting ambulettes from certain bus lane restrictions and allowing them to double park to assist passengers,' lets ambulettes drive, park, and double-park in bus lanes to help passengers. Lee sponsored the bill. If passed, more vehicles will block bus lanes and sidewalks, squeezing pedestrians and cyclists. The city’s most vulnerable will face more danger at the curb.
-
File Int 1339-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-07-14
14Int 1339-2025
Lee co-sponsors bill that decreases street safety by exempting ambulettes from bus lane rules.▸Jul 14 - Council bill lets ambulettes drive and park in bus lanes. Double-parking allowed to help passengers. Streets grow tighter. Danger for walkers and riders rises.
Bill Int 1339-2025 sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced July 14, 2025, by Council Members Julie Menin and Linda Lee, it would 'exempt ambulettes from certain bus lane restrictions and allow them to double park to assist passengers.' The bill grants ambulettes the right to drive, stop, and double-park in bus lanes while helping passengers. Menin and Lee sponsor the measure, which was referred to committee on July 14. No safety analysis was provided. The change would squeeze vulnerable road users, making sidewalks and crossings riskier.
-
File Int 1339-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-07-14
14Int 1339-2025
Lee co-sponsors bill that reduces street safety for pedestrians and cyclists.▸Jul 14 - Council bill lets ambulettes drive and double-park in bus lanes. More vehicles in bus lanes mean more risk for people walking, biking, and waiting at curbs. Danger grows where curb chaos reigns.
Bill Int 1339-2025 sits with the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure since July 14, 2025. The bill, titled 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code...exempting ambulettes from certain bus lane restrictions and allowing them to double park to assist passengers,' would let ambulettes drive, stop, and double-park in bus lanes to help passengers. Council Member Julie Menin sponsors, joined by Linda Lee, Frank Morano, Eric Dinowitz, Lynn C. Schulman, Kamillah Hanks, Carlina Rivera, and Chris Banks. Allowing more vehicles to double-park and block bus lanes increases risk for pedestrians and cyclists at the curb. The city’s most vulnerable will face more conflict and less safe space.
-
File Int 1339-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-07-14
Jul 26 - On 188th Street in Queens, a southbound driver hit stopped SUVs. Children were hurt. A teen suffered a concussion. A baby was injured. Police cite driver inattention and drowsiness. Faces bruised. Heads rocked. Shock followed.
Three SUV drivers crashed near 87-18 188th Street in Queens. Two drivers were stopped in traffic. Police recorded a center-front impact by the southbound driver and rear impacts to the stopped SUVs. Multiple people were injured, including a 7-year-old girl with facial bruises, a 13-year-old girl with a concussion, and an infant with unknown injuries. A 41-year-old woman suffered head trauma and whiplash. Other adults and teens were listed with unspecified injuries. According to the police report, drivers were inattentive and drowsy. Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction and Fatigued/Drowsy by the drivers.
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Bus, Sedan Drivers Crash on Grand Central Parkway▸Jul 25 - Drivers in a bus and a sedan crashed on Grand Central Parkway at Union Turnpike in Queens. A 23-year-old woman driver suffered neck pain and shock. Police listed the cause as “Unspecified.” Metal, sirens, and fear on the shoulder.
A driver in a sedan and a bus driver collided on Grand Central Parkway near Union Turnpike in Queens. According to the police report, a 23-year-old woman driving the sedan reported neck pain and shock. The bus driver, a 40-year-old man, was not reported injured. Two additional people were listed with “Unspecified” injury status. The police report records the contributing factor as “Unspecified”; no specific driver errors such as failure to yield or distraction were noted in the data. The sedan sustained damage at the right front bumper; the bus showed no damage. The facts point to a routine crash on a high-speed corridor that left a young woman hurt.
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Rear-End Crash on Van Wyck Expressway Injures Passengers▸Jul 19 - Two sedans slammed together on Van Wyck. Passengers took the hit. Neck injuries, bruises. Police say drivers followed too close. Metal crumpled. Safety failed. System let them down.
A rear-end collision involving two sedans on Van Wyck Expressway in Queens left multiple passengers injured. According to the police report, both drivers were 'Following Too Closely.' One passenger suffered neck injuries and a bruise, another reported whiplash. The crash involved adults and a child, all listed as occupants. The impact struck the center front and back ends of the vehicles. Driver error—following too closely—was the sole contributing factor cited in the report. No other causes were listed.
18
Sedan Strikes Teen Cyclists at Queens Intersection▸Jul 18 - A speeding sedan hit two teen cyclists at 61-24 190 St. Both boys were hurt. Police cite unsafe speed and traffic control ignored. Metal met flesh. The street did not forgive.
Two teenage boys riding a bike were struck by a sedan at 61-24 190 St in Queens. Both cyclists, ages 14 and 15, suffered injuries. According to the police report, the crash involved unsafe speed and disregard for traffic control. The sedan, driven by a 39-year-old woman, hit the cyclists as both vehicles went straight. The police report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors. Neither cyclist wore safety equipment, but the primary causes remain driver error. The crash left bruises and pain. The street became a site of harm.
17
Box Truck Rear-Ends Sedan on LIE▸Jul 17 - The driver of a box truck rear-ended a sedan on the Long Island Expressway. Three people in the sedan were injured, including the driver. The sedan’s rear was crushed and the truck’s front was damaged.
According to the police report, both vehicles were traveling east and going straight ahead when the collision occurred. The driver of a box truck hit the center rear of a sedan. The sedan’s rear was crushed and the truck’s center front was damaged. Three people in the sedan were injured: a 37-year-old female driver with shoulder and upper-arm injuries, a 31-year-old male front passenger with hip and upper-leg injuries, and an 18-year-old female rear passenger with injuries to her entire body. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors.
16
Driver Hits 67-Year-Old Crossing Hillside Ave▸Jul 16 - A driver hit a 67-year-old woman crossing Hillside Ave in Queens. She suffered a head injury, was semiconscious and had minor bleeding. Police cited driver inattention and improper lane use.
According to the police report, the 67-year-old pedestrian suffered a head injury, was semiconscious and had minor bleeding. The driver struck her with the vehicle's left front bumper while traveling west and going straight ahead near 148-27 Hillside Ave in Queens. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as contributing factors. The pedestrian was crossing and was not at an intersection or crosswalk. No vehicle damage was recorded. Police classified the pedestrian as injured and noted the head injury and minor bleeding.
15
Steering Failure Slams SUV Into Parked Cars▸Jul 15 - SUV lost steering on 78th Avenue. Driver hurt. Parked cars struck. Metal twisted. Night air thick with shock. System failed. People paid.
A driver in a Mazda SUV lost control due to steering failure and crashed into parked vehicles on 78th Avenue in Queens. According to the police report, 'Steering Failure' was the listed contributing factor. One driver, a 52-year-old man, suffered injuries to his entire body and was in shock. Other occupants were listed but their injuries were unspecified. The crash left parked SUVs damaged. No pedestrian or cyclist injuries were reported. The report highlights mechanical failure as the cause, with no mention of helmet or signal use.
15
SUVs Collide on Francis Lewis Boulevard; Two Hurt▸Jul 15 - Two SUVs crashed on Francis Lewis Boulevard. A driver and a young passenger suffered neck and back injuries. The cause remains unclear. Metal struck metal. Pain followed.
Two station wagons, both SUVs, collided at Francis Lewis Boulevard and 73rd Avenue in Queens. According to the police report, a 57-year-old female driver and an 18-year-old female rear passenger were injured, suffering neck and back injuries. The report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash left two people hurt and others shaken, but the police report does not detail what led to the impact. No driver errors are listed in the data.
14
SUV Turns Left, Strikes Pedestrian in Queens▸Jul 14 - A Jeep SUV hit a 67-year-old woman crossing with the signal on Highland Ave. She suffered a back injury and fractures. Police cite failure to yield. The street stayed open. Danger lingers.
A Jeep SUV making a left turn on Highland Ave struck a 67-year-old woman as she crossed at the intersection with the signal. According to the police report, the pedestrian suffered a back injury and fractures. The driver and a passenger were not seriously hurt. Police list 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the main contributing factor. The pedestrian was crossing legally. The report does not mention any other contributing factors.
14Int 1339-2025
Lee co-sponsors ambulette exemption bill, reducing street safety for pedestrians and cyclists.▸Jul 14 - Council bill lets ambulettes use bus lanes and double-park to help passengers. More vehicles in bus lanes, more double-parking. Vulnerable road users face tighter, riskier streets.
Int 1339-2025, now in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, was introduced July 14, 2025 by Council Member Linda Lee. The bill, titled 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to exempting ambulettes from certain bus lane restrictions and allowing them to double park to assist passengers,' lets ambulettes drive, park, and double-park in bus lanes to help passengers. Lee sponsored the bill. If passed, more vehicles will block bus lanes and sidewalks, squeezing pedestrians and cyclists. The city’s most vulnerable will face more danger at the curb.
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File Int 1339-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-07-14
14Int 1339-2025
Lee co-sponsors bill that decreases street safety by exempting ambulettes from bus lane rules.▸Jul 14 - Council bill lets ambulettes drive and park in bus lanes. Double-parking allowed to help passengers. Streets grow tighter. Danger for walkers and riders rises.
Bill Int 1339-2025 sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced July 14, 2025, by Council Members Julie Menin and Linda Lee, it would 'exempt ambulettes from certain bus lane restrictions and allow them to double park to assist passengers.' The bill grants ambulettes the right to drive, stop, and double-park in bus lanes while helping passengers. Menin and Lee sponsor the measure, which was referred to committee on July 14. No safety analysis was provided. The change would squeeze vulnerable road users, making sidewalks and crossings riskier.
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File Int 1339-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-07-14
14Int 1339-2025
Lee co-sponsors bill that reduces street safety for pedestrians and cyclists.▸Jul 14 - Council bill lets ambulettes drive and double-park in bus lanes. More vehicles in bus lanes mean more risk for people walking, biking, and waiting at curbs. Danger grows where curb chaos reigns.
Bill Int 1339-2025 sits with the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure since July 14, 2025. The bill, titled 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code...exempting ambulettes from certain bus lane restrictions and allowing them to double park to assist passengers,' would let ambulettes drive, stop, and double-park in bus lanes to help passengers. Council Member Julie Menin sponsors, joined by Linda Lee, Frank Morano, Eric Dinowitz, Lynn C. Schulman, Kamillah Hanks, Carlina Rivera, and Chris Banks. Allowing more vehicles to double-park and block bus lanes increases risk for pedestrians and cyclists at the curb. The city’s most vulnerable will face more conflict and less safe space.
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File Int 1339-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-07-14
Jul 25 - Drivers in a bus and a sedan crashed on Grand Central Parkway at Union Turnpike in Queens. A 23-year-old woman driver suffered neck pain and shock. Police listed the cause as “Unspecified.” Metal, sirens, and fear on the shoulder.
A driver in a sedan and a bus driver collided on Grand Central Parkway near Union Turnpike in Queens. According to the police report, a 23-year-old woman driving the sedan reported neck pain and shock. The bus driver, a 40-year-old man, was not reported injured. Two additional people were listed with “Unspecified” injury status. The police report records the contributing factor as “Unspecified”; no specific driver errors such as failure to yield or distraction were noted in the data. The sedan sustained damage at the right front bumper; the bus showed no damage. The facts point to a routine crash on a high-speed corridor that left a young woman hurt.
19
Rear-End Crash on Van Wyck Expressway Injures Passengers▸Jul 19 - Two sedans slammed together on Van Wyck. Passengers took the hit. Neck injuries, bruises. Police say drivers followed too close. Metal crumpled. Safety failed. System let them down.
A rear-end collision involving two sedans on Van Wyck Expressway in Queens left multiple passengers injured. According to the police report, both drivers were 'Following Too Closely.' One passenger suffered neck injuries and a bruise, another reported whiplash. The crash involved adults and a child, all listed as occupants. The impact struck the center front and back ends of the vehicles. Driver error—following too closely—was the sole contributing factor cited in the report. No other causes were listed.
18
Sedan Strikes Teen Cyclists at Queens Intersection▸Jul 18 - A speeding sedan hit two teen cyclists at 61-24 190 St. Both boys were hurt. Police cite unsafe speed and traffic control ignored. Metal met flesh. The street did not forgive.
Two teenage boys riding a bike were struck by a sedan at 61-24 190 St in Queens. Both cyclists, ages 14 and 15, suffered injuries. According to the police report, the crash involved unsafe speed and disregard for traffic control. The sedan, driven by a 39-year-old woman, hit the cyclists as both vehicles went straight. The police report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors. Neither cyclist wore safety equipment, but the primary causes remain driver error. The crash left bruises and pain. The street became a site of harm.
17
Box Truck Rear-Ends Sedan on LIE▸Jul 17 - The driver of a box truck rear-ended a sedan on the Long Island Expressway. Three people in the sedan were injured, including the driver. The sedan’s rear was crushed and the truck’s front was damaged.
According to the police report, both vehicles were traveling east and going straight ahead when the collision occurred. The driver of a box truck hit the center rear of a sedan. The sedan’s rear was crushed and the truck’s center front was damaged. Three people in the sedan were injured: a 37-year-old female driver with shoulder and upper-arm injuries, a 31-year-old male front passenger with hip and upper-leg injuries, and an 18-year-old female rear passenger with injuries to her entire body. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors.
16
Driver Hits 67-Year-Old Crossing Hillside Ave▸Jul 16 - A driver hit a 67-year-old woman crossing Hillside Ave in Queens. She suffered a head injury, was semiconscious and had minor bleeding. Police cited driver inattention and improper lane use.
According to the police report, the 67-year-old pedestrian suffered a head injury, was semiconscious and had minor bleeding. The driver struck her with the vehicle's left front bumper while traveling west and going straight ahead near 148-27 Hillside Ave in Queens. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as contributing factors. The pedestrian was crossing and was not at an intersection or crosswalk. No vehicle damage was recorded. Police classified the pedestrian as injured and noted the head injury and minor bleeding.
15
Steering Failure Slams SUV Into Parked Cars▸Jul 15 - SUV lost steering on 78th Avenue. Driver hurt. Parked cars struck. Metal twisted. Night air thick with shock. System failed. People paid.
A driver in a Mazda SUV lost control due to steering failure and crashed into parked vehicles on 78th Avenue in Queens. According to the police report, 'Steering Failure' was the listed contributing factor. One driver, a 52-year-old man, suffered injuries to his entire body and was in shock. Other occupants were listed but their injuries were unspecified. The crash left parked SUVs damaged. No pedestrian or cyclist injuries were reported. The report highlights mechanical failure as the cause, with no mention of helmet or signal use.
15
SUVs Collide on Francis Lewis Boulevard; Two Hurt▸Jul 15 - Two SUVs crashed on Francis Lewis Boulevard. A driver and a young passenger suffered neck and back injuries. The cause remains unclear. Metal struck metal. Pain followed.
Two station wagons, both SUVs, collided at Francis Lewis Boulevard and 73rd Avenue in Queens. According to the police report, a 57-year-old female driver and an 18-year-old female rear passenger were injured, suffering neck and back injuries. The report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash left two people hurt and others shaken, but the police report does not detail what led to the impact. No driver errors are listed in the data.
14
SUV Turns Left, Strikes Pedestrian in Queens▸Jul 14 - A Jeep SUV hit a 67-year-old woman crossing with the signal on Highland Ave. She suffered a back injury and fractures. Police cite failure to yield. The street stayed open. Danger lingers.
A Jeep SUV making a left turn on Highland Ave struck a 67-year-old woman as she crossed at the intersection with the signal. According to the police report, the pedestrian suffered a back injury and fractures. The driver and a passenger were not seriously hurt. Police list 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the main contributing factor. The pedestrian was crossing legally. The report does not mention any other contributing factors.
14Int 1339-2025
Lee co-sponsors ambulette exemption bill, reducing street safety for pedestrians and cyclists.▸Jul 14 - Council bill lets ambulettes use bus lanes and double-park to help passengers. More vehicles in bus lanes, more double-parking. Vulnerable road users face tighter, riskier streets.
Int 1339-2025, now in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, was introduced July 14, 2025 by Council Member Linda Lee. The bill, titled 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to exempting ambulettes from certain bus lane restrictions and allowing them to double park to assist passengers,' lets ambulettes drive, park, and double-park in bus lanes to help passengers. Lee sponsored the bill. If passed, more vehicles will block bus lanes and sidewalks, squeezing pedestrians and cyclists. The city’s most vulnerable will face more danger at the curb.
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File Int 1339-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-07-14
14Int 1339-2025
Lee co-sponsors bill that decreases street safety by exempting ambulettes from bus lane rules.▸Jul 14 - Council bill lets ambulettes drive and park in bus lanes. Double-parking allowed to help passengers. Streets grow tighter. Danger for walkers and riders rises.
Bill Int 1339-2025 sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced July 14, 2025, by Council Members Julie Menin and Linda Lee, it would 'exempt ambulettes from certain bus lane restrictions and allow them to double park to assist passengers.' The bill grants ambulettes the right to drive, stop, and double-park in bus lanes while helping passengers. Menin and Lee sponsor the measure, which was referred to committee on July 14. No safety analysis was provided. The change would squeeze vulnerable road users, making sidewalks and crossings riskier.
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File Int 1339-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-07-14
14Int 1339-2025
Lee co-sponsors bill that reduces street safety for pedestrians and cyclists.▸Jul 14 - Council bill lets ambulettes drive and double-park in bus lanes. More vehicles in bus lanes mean more risk for people walking, biking, and waiting at curbs. Danger grows where curb chaos reigns.
Bill Int 1339-2025 sits with the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure since July 14, 2025. The bill, titled 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code...exempting ambulettes from certain bus lane restrictions and allowing them to double park to assist passengers,' would let ambulettes drive, stop, and double-park in bus lanes to help passengers. Council Member Julie Menin sponsors, joined by Linda Lee, Frank Morano, Eric Dinowitz, Lynn C. Schulman, Kamillah Hanks, Carlina Rivera, and Chris Banks. Allowing more vehicles to double-park and block bus lanes increases risk for pedestrians and cyclists at the curb. The city’s most vulnerable will face more conflict and less safe space.
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File Int 1339-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-07-14
Jul 19 - Two sedans slammed together on Van Wyck. Passengers took the hit. Neck injuries, bruises. Police say drivers followed too close. Metal crumpled. Safety failed. System let them down.
A rear-end collision involving two sedans on Van Wyck Expressway in Queens left multiple passengers injured. According to the police report, both drivers were 'Following Too Closely.' One passenger suffered neck injuries and a bruise, another reported whiplash. The crash involved adults and a child, all listed as occupants. The impact struck the center front and back ends of the vehicles. Driver error—following too closely—was the sole contributing factor cited in the report. No other causes were listed.
18
Sedan Strikes Teen Cyclists at Queens Intersection▸Jul 18 - A speeding sedan hit two teen cyclists at 61-24 190 St. Both boys were hurt. Police cite unsafe speed and traffic control ignored. Metal met flesh. The street did not forgive.
Two teenage boys riding a bike were struck by a sedan at 61-24 190 St in Queens. Both cyclists, ages 14 and 15, suffered injuries. According to the police report, the crash involved unsafe speed and disregard for traffic control. The sedan, driven by a 39-year-old woman, hit the cyclists as both vehicles went straight. The police report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors. Neither cyclist wore safety equipment, but the primary causes remain driver error. The crash left bruises and pain. The street became a site of harm.
17
Box Truck Rear-Ends Sedan on LIE▸Jul 17 - The driver of a box truck rear-ended a sedan on the Long Island Expressway. Three people in the sedan were injured, including the driver. The sedan’s rear was crushed and the truck’s front was damaged.
According to the police report, both vehicles were traveling east and going straight ahead when the collision occurred. The driver of a box truck hit the center rear of a sedan. The sedan’s rear was crushed and the truck’s center front was damaged. Three people in the sedan were injured: a 37-year-old female driver with shoulder and upper-arm injuries, a 31-year-old male front passenger with hip and upper-leg injuries, and an 18-year-old female rear passenger with injuries to her entire body. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors.
16
Driver Hits 67-Year-Old Crossing Hillside Ave▸Jul 16 - A driver hit a 67-year-old woman crossing Hillside Ave in Queens. She suffered a head injury, was semiconscious and had minor bleeding. Police cited driver inattention and improper lane use.
According to the police report, the 67-year-old pedestrian suffered a head injury, was semiconscious and had minor bleeding. The driver struck her with the vehicle's left front bumper while traveling west and going straight ahead near 148-27 Hillside Ave in Queens. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as contributing factors. The pedestrian was crossing and was not at an intersection or crosswalk. No vehicle damage was recorded. Police classified the pedestrian as injured and noted the head injury and minor bleeding.
15
Steering Failure Slams SUV Into Parked Cars▸Jul 15 - SUV lost steering on 78th Avenue. Driver hurt. Parked cars struck. Metal twisted. Night air thick with shock. System failed. People paid.
A driver in a Mazda SUV lost control due to steering failure and crashed into parked vehicles on 78th Avenue in Queens. According to the police report, 'Steering Failure' was the listed contributing factor. One driver, a 52-year-old man, suffered injuries to his entire body and was in shock. Other occupants were listed but their injuries were unspecified. The crash left parked SUVs damaged. No pedestrian or cyclist injuries were reported. The report highlights mechanical failure as the cause, with no mention of helmet or signal use.
15
SUVs Collide on Francis Lewis Boulevard; Two Hurt▸Jul 15 - Two SUVs crashed on Francis Lewis Boulevard. A driver and a young passenger suffered neck and back injuries. The cause remains unclear. Metal struck metal. Pain followed.
Two station wagons, both SUVs, collided at Francis Lewis Boulevard and 73rd Avenue in Queens. According to the police report, a 57-year-old female driver and an 18-year-old female rear passenger were injured, suffering neck and back injuries. The report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash left two people hurt and others shaken, but the police report does not detail what led to the impact. No driver errors are listed in the data.
14
SUV Turns Left, Strikes Pedestrian in Queens▸Jul 14 - A Jeep SUV hit a 67-year-old woman crossing with the signal on Highland Ave. She suffered a back injury and fractures. Police cite failure to yield. The street stayed open. Danger lingers.
A Jeep SUV making a left turn on Highland Ave struck a 67-year-old woman as she crossed at the intersection with the signal. According to the police report, the pedestrian suffered a back injury and fractures. The driver and a passenger were not seriously hurt. Police list 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the main contributing factor. The pedestrian was crossing legally. The report does not mention any other contributing factors.
14Int 1339-2025
Lee co-sponsors ambulette exemption bill, reducing street safety for pedestrians and cyclists.▸Jul 14 - Council bill lets ambulettes use bus lanes and double-park to help passengers. More vehicles in bus lanes, more double-parking. Vulnerable road users face tighter, riskier streets.
Int 1339-2025, now in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, was introduced July 14, 2025 by Council Member Linda Lee. The bill, titled 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to exempting ambulettes from certain bus lane restrictions and allowing them to double park to assist passengers,' lets ambulettes drive, park, and double-park in bus lanes to help passengers. Lee sponsored the bill. If passed, more vehicles will block bus lanes and sidewalks, squeezing pedestrians and cyclists. The city’s most vulnerable will face more danger at the curb.
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File Int 1339-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-07-14
14Int 1339-2025
Lee co-sponsors bill that decreases street safety by exempting ambulettes from bus lane rules.▸Jul 14 - Council bill lets ambulettes drive and park in bus lanes. Double-parking allowed to help passengers. Streets grow tighter. Danger for walkers and riders rises.
Bill Int 1339-2025 sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced July 14, 2025, by Council Members Julie Menin and Linda Lee, it would 'exempt ambulettes from certain bus lane restrictions and allow them to double park to assist passengers.' The bill grants ambulettes the right to drive, stop, and double-park in bus lanes while helping passengers. Menin and Lee sponsor the measure, which was referred to committee on July 14. No safety analysis was provided. The change would squeeze vulnerable road users, making sidewalks and crossings riskier.
-
File Int 1339-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-07-14
14Int 1339-2025
Lee co-sponsors bill that reduces street safety for pedestrians and cyclists.▸Jul 14 - Council bill lets ambulettes drive and double-park in bus lanes. More vehicles in bus lanes mean more risk for people walking, biking, and waiting at curbs. Danger grows where curb chaos reigns.
Bill Int 1339-2025 sits with the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure since July 14, 2025. The bill, titled 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code...exempting ambulettes from certain bus lane restrictions and allowing them to double park to assist passengers,' would let ambulettes drive, stop, and double-park in bus lanes to help passengers. Council Member Julie Menin sponsors, joined by Linda Lee, Frank Morano, Eric Dinowitz, Lynn C. Schulman, Kamillah Hanks, Carlina Rivera, and Chris Banks. Allowing more vehicles to double-park and block bus lanes increases risk for pedestrians and cyclists at the curb. The city’s most vulnerable will face more conflict and less safe space.
-
File Int 1339-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-07-14
Jul 18 - A speeding sedan hit two teen cyclists at 61-24 190 St. Both boys were hurt. Police cite unsafe speed and traffic control ignored. Metal met flesh. The street did not forgive.
Two teenage boys riding a bike were struck by a sedan at 61-24 190 St in Queens. Both cyclists, ages 14 and 15, suffered injuries. According to the police report, the crash involved unsafe speed and disregard for traffic control. The sedan, driven by a 39-year-old woman, hit the cyclists as both vehicles went straight. The police report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors. Neither cyclist wore safety equipment, but the primary causes remain driver error. The crash left bruises and pain. The street became a site of harm.
17
Box Truck Rear-Ends Sedan on LIE▸Jul 17 - The driver of a box truck rear-ended a sedan on the Long Island Expressway. Three people in the sedan were injured, including the driver. The sedan’s rear was crushed and the truck’s front was damaged.
According to the police report, both vehicles were traveling east and going straight ahead when the collision occurred. The driver of a box truck hit the center rear of a sedan. The sedan’s rear was crushed and the truck’s center front was damaged. Three people in the sedan were injured: a 37-year-old female driver with shoulder and upper-arm injuries, a 31-year-old male front passenger with hip and upper-leg injuries, and an 18-year-old female rear passenger with injuries to her entire body. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors.
16
Driver Hits 67-Year-Old Crossing Hillside Ave▸Jul 16 - A driver hit a 67-year-old woman crossing Hillside Ave in Queens. She suffered a head injury, was semiconscious and had minor bleeding. Police cited driver inattention and improper lane use.
According to the police report, the 67-year-old pedestrian suffered a head injury, was semiconscious and had minor bleeding. The driver struck her with the vehicle's left front bumper while traveling west and going straight ahead near 148-27 Hillside Ave in Queens. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as contributing factors. The pedestrian was crossing and was not at an intersection or crosswalk. No vehicle damage was recorded. Police classified the pedestrian as injured and noted the head injury and minor bleeding.
15
Steering Failure Slams SUV Into Parked Cars▸Jul 15 - SUV lost steering on 78th Avenue. Driver hurt. Parked cars struck. Metal twisted. Night air thick with shock. System failed. People paid.
A driver in a Mazda SUV lost control due to steering failure and crashed into parked vehicles on 78th Avenue in Queens. According to the police report, 'Steering Failure' was the listed contributing factor. One driver, a 52-year-old man, suffered injuries to his entire body and was in shock. Other occupants were listed but their injuries were unspecified. The crash left parked SUVs damaged. No pedestrian or cyclist injuries were reported. The report highlights mechanical failure as the cause, with no mention of helmet or signal use.
15
SUVs Collide on Francis Lewis Boulevard; Two Hurt▸Jul 15 - Two SUVs crashed on Francis Lewis Boulevard. A driver and a young passenger suffered neck and back injuries. The cause remains unclear. Metal struck metal. Pain followed.
Two station wagons, both SUVs, collided at Francis Lewis Boulevard and 73rd Avenue in Queens. According to the police report, a 57-year-old female driver and an 18-year-old female rear passenger were injured, suffering neck and back injuries. The report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash left two people hurt and others shaken, but the police report does not detail what led to the impact. No driver errors are listed in the data.
14
SUV Turns Left, Strikes Pedestrian in Queens▸Jul 14 - A Jeep SUV hit a 67-year-old woman crossing with the signal on Highland Ave. She suffered a back injury and fractures. Police cite failure to yield. The street stayed open. Danger lingers.
A Jeep SUV making a left turn on Highland Ave struck a 67-year-old woman as she crossed at the intersection with the signal. According to the police report, the pedestrian suffered a back injury and fractures. The driver and a passenger were not seriously hurt. Police list 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the main contributing factor. The pedestrian was crossing legally. The report does not mention any other contributing factors.
14Int 1339-2025
Lee co-sponsors ambulette exemption bill, reducing street safety for pedestrians and cyclists.▸Jul 14 - Council bill lets ambulettes use bus lanes and double-park to help passengers. More vehicles in bus lanes, more double-parking. Vulnerable road users face tighter, riskier streets.
Int 1339-2025, now in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, was introduced July 14, 2025 by Council Member Linda Lee. The bill, titled 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to exempting ambulettes from certain bus lane restrictions and allowing them to double park to assist passengers,' lets ambulettes drive, park, and double-park in bus lanes to help passengers. Lee sponsored the bill. If passed, more vehicles will block bus lanes and sidewalks, squeezing pedestrians and cyclists. The city’s most vulnerable will face more danger at the curb.
-
File Int 1339-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-07-14
14Int 1339-2025
Lee co-sponsors bill that decreases street safety by exempting ambulettes from bus lane rules.▸Jul 14 - Council bill lets ambulettes drive and park in bus lanes. Double-parking allowed to help passengers. Streets grow tighter. Danger for walkers and riders rises.
Bill Int 1339-2025 sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced July 14, 2025, by Council Members Julie Menin and Linda Lee, it would 'exempt ambulettes from certain bus lane restrictions and allow them to double park to assist passengers.' The bill grants ambulettes the right to drive, stop, and double-park in bus lanes while helping passengers. Menin and Lee sponsor the measure, which was referred to committee on July 14. No safety analysis was provided. The change would squeeze vulnerable road users, making sidewalks and crossings riskier.
-
File Int 1339-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-07-14
14Int 1339-2025
Lee co-sponsors bill that reduces street safety for pedestrians and cyclists.▸Jul 14 - Council bill lets ambulettes drive and double-park in bus lanes. More vehicles in bus lanes mean more risk for people walking, biking, and waiting at curbs. Danger grows where curb chaos reigns.
Bill Int 1339-2025 sits with the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure since July 14, 2025. The bill, titled 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code...exempting ambulettes from certain bus lane restrictions and allowing them to double park to assist passengers,' would let ambulettes drive, stop, and double-park in bus lanes to help passengers. Council Member Julie Menin sponsors, joined by Linda Lee, Frank Morano, Eric Dinowitz, Lynn C. Schulman, Kamillah Hanks, Carlina Rivera, and Chris Banks. Allowing more vehicles to double-park and block bus lanes increases risk for pedestrians and cyclists at the curb. The city’s most vulnerable will face more conflict and less safe space.
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File Int 1339-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-07-14
Jul 17 - The driver of a box truck rear-ended a sedan on the Long Island Expressway. Three people in the sedan were injured, including the driver. The sedan’s rear was crushed and the truck’s front was damaged.
According to the police report, both vehicles were traveling east and going straight ahead when the collision occurred. The driver of a box truck hit the center rear of a sedan. The sedan’s rear was crushed and the truck’s center front was damaged. Three people in the sedan were injured: a 37-year-old female driver with shoulder and upper-arm injuries, a 31-year-old male front passenger with hip and upper-leg injuries, and an 18-year-old female rear passenger with injuries to her entire body. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors.
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Driver Hits 67-Year-Old Crossing Hillside Ave▸Jul 16 - A driver hit a 67-year-old woman crossing Hillside Ave in Queens. She suffered a head injury, was semiconscious and had minor bleeding. Police cited driver inattention and improper lane use.
According to the police report, the 67-year-old pedestrian suffered a head injury, was semiconscious and had minor bleeding. The driver struck her with the vehicle's left front bumper while traveling west and going straight ahead near 148-27 Hillside Ave in Queens. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as contributing factors. The pedestrian was crossing and was not at an intersection or crosswalk. No vehicle damage was recorded. Police classified the pedestrian as injured and noted the head injury and minor bleeding.
15
Steering Failure Slams SUV Into Parked Cars▸Jul 15 - SUV lost steering on 78th Avenue. Driver hurt. Parked cars struck. Metal twisted. Night air thick with shock. System failed. People paid.
A driver in a Mazda SUV lost control due to steering failure and crashed into parked vehicles on 78th Avenue in Queens. According to the police report, 'Steering Failure' was the listed contributing factor. One driver, a 52-year-old man, suffered injuries to his entire body and was in shock. Other occupants were listed but their injuries were unspecified. The crash left parked SUVs damaged. No pedestrian or cyclist injuries were reported. The report highlights mechanical failure as the cause, with no mention of helmet or signal use.
15
SUVs Collide on Francis Lewis Boulevard; Two Hurt▸Jul 15 - Two SUVs crashed on Francis Lewis Boulevard. A driver and a young passenger suffered neck and back injuries. The cause remains unclear. Metal struck metal. Pain followed.
Two station wagons, both SUVs, collided at Francis Lewis Boulevard and 73rd Avenue in Queens. According to the police report, a 57-year-old female driver and an 18-year-old female rear passenger were injured, suffering neck and back injuries. The report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash left two people hurt and others shaken, but the police report does not detail what led to the impact. No driver errors are listed in the data.
14
SUV Turns Left, Strikes Pedestrian in Queens▸Jul 14 - A Jeep SUV hit a 67-year-old woman crossing with the signal on Highland Ave. She suffered a back injury and fractures. Police cite failure to yield. The street stayed open. Danger lingers.
A Jeep SUV making a left turn on Highland Ave struck a 67-year-old woman as she crossed at the intersection with the signal. According to the police report, the pedestrian suffered a back injury and fractures. The driver and a passenger were not seriously hurt. Police list 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the main contributing factor. The pedestrian was crossing legally. The report does not mention any other contributing factors.
14Int 1339-2025
Lee co-sponsors ambulette exemption bill, reducing street safety for pedestrians and cyclists.▸Jul 14 - Council bill lets ambulettes use bus lanes and double-park to help passengers. More vehicles in bus lanes, more double-parking. Vulnerable road users face tighter, riskier streets.
Int 1339-2025, now in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, was introduced July 14, 2025 by Council Member Linda Lee. The bill, titled 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to exempting ambulettes from certain bus lane restrictions and allowing them to double park to assist passengers,' lets ambulettes drive, park, and double-park in bus lanes to help passengers. Lee sponsored the bill. If passed, more vehicles will block bus lanes and sidewalks, squeezing pedestrians and cyclists. The city’s most vulnerable will face more danger at the curb.
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File Int 1339-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-07-14
14Int 1339-2025
Lee co-sponsors bill that decreases street safety by exempting ambulettes from bus lane rules.▸Jul 14 - Council bill lets ambulettes drive and park in bus lanes. Double-parking allowed to help passengers. Streets grow tighter. Danger for walkers and riders rises.
Bill Int 1339-2025 sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced July 14, 2025, by Council Members Julie Menin and Linda Lee, it would 'exempt ambulettes from certain bus lane restrictions and allow them to double park to assist passengers.' The bill grants ambulettes the right to drive, stop, and double-park in bus lanes while helping passengers. Menin and Lee sponsor the measure, which was referred to committee on July 14. No safety analysis was provided. The change would squeeze vulnerable road users, making sidewalks and crossings riskier.
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File Int 1339-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-07-14
14Int 1339-2025
Lee co-sponsors bill that reduces street safety for pedestrians and cyclists.▸Jul 14 - Council bill lets ambulettes drive and double-park in bus lanes. More vehicles in bus lanes mean more risk for people walking, biking, and waiting at curbs. Danger grows where curb chaos reigns.
Bill Int 1339-2025 sits with the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure since July 14, 2025. The bill, titled 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code...exempting ambulettes from certain bus lane restrictions and allowing them to double park to assist passengers,' would let ambulettes drive, stop, and double-park in bus lanes to help passengers. Council Member Julie Menin sponsors, joined by Linda Lee, Frank Morano, Eric Dinowitz, Lynn C. Schulman, Kamillah Hanks, Carlina Rivera, and Chris Banks. Allowing more vehicles to double-park and block bus lanes increases risk for pedestrians and cyclists at the curb. The city’s most vulnerable will face more conflict and less safe space.
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File Int 1339-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-07-14
Jul 16 - A driver hit a 67-year-old woman crossing Hillside Ave in Queens. She suffered a head injury, was semiconscious and had minor bleeding. Police cited driver inattention and improper lane use.
According to the police report, the 67-year-old pedestrian suffered a head injury, was semiconscious and had minor bleeding. The driver struck her with the vehicle's left front bumper while traveling west and going straight ahead near 148-27 Hillside Ave in Queens. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as contributing factors. The pedestrian was crossing and was not at an intersection or crosswalk. No vehicle damage was recorded. Police classified the pedestrian as injured and noted the head injury and minor bleeding.
15
Steering Failure Slams SUV Into Parked Cars▸Jul 15 - SUV lost steering on 78th Avenue. Driver hurt. Parked cars struck. Metal twisted. Night air thick with shock. System failed. People paid.
A driver in a Mazda SUV lost control due to steering failure and crashed into parked vehicles on 78th Avenue in Queens. According to the police report, 'Steering Failure' was the listed contributing factor. One driver, a 52-year-old man, suffered injuries to his entire body and was in shock. Other occupants were listed but their injuries were unspecified. The crash left parked SUVs damaged. No pedestrian or cyclist injuries were reported. The report highlights mechanical failure as the cause, with no mention of helmet or signal use.
15
SUVs Collide on Francis Lewis Boulevard; Two Hurt▸Jul 15 - Two SUVs crashed on Francis Lewis Boulevard. A driver and a young passenger suffered neck and back injuries. The cause remains unclear. Metal struck metal. Pain followed.
Two station wagons, both SUVs, collided at Francis Lewis Boulevard and 73rd Avenue in Queens. According to the police report, a 57-year-old female driver and an 18-year-old female rear passenger were injured, suffering neck and back injuries. The report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash left two people hurt and others shaken, but the police report does not detail what led to the impact. No driver errors are listed in the data.
14
SUV Turns Left, Strikes Pedestrian in Queens▸Jul 14 - A Jeep SUV hit a 67-year-old woman crossing with the signal on Highland Ave. She suffered a back injury and fractures. Police cite failure to yield. The street stayed open. Danger lingers.
A Jeep SUV making a left turn on Highland Ave struck a 67-year-old woman as she crossed at the intersection with the signal. According to the police report, the pedestrian suffered a back injury and fractures. The driver and a passenger were not seriously hurt. Police list 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the main contributing factor. The pedestrian was crossing legally. The report does not mention any other contributing factors.
14Int 1339-2025
Lee co-sponsors ambulette exemption bill, reducing street safety for pedestrians and cyclists.▸Jul 14 - Council bill lets ambulettes use bus lanes and double-park to help passengers. More vehicles in bus lanes, more double-parking. Vulnerable road users face tighter, riskier streets.
Int 1339-2025, now in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, was introduced July 14, 2025 by Council Member Linda Lee. The bill, titled 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to exempting ambulettes from certain bus lane restrictions and allowing them to double park to assist passengers,' lets ambulettes drive, park, and double-park in bus lanes to help passengers. Lee sponsored the bill. If passed, more vehicles will block bus lanes and sidewalks, squeezing pedestrians and cyclists. The city’s most vulnerable will face more danger at the curb.
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File Int 1339-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-07-14
14Int 1339-2025
Lee co-sponsors bill that decreases street safety by exempting ambulettes from bus lane rules.▸Jul 14 - Council bill lets ambulettes drive and park in bus lanes. Double-parking allowed to help passengers. Streets grow tighter. Danger for walkers and riders rises.
Bill Int 1339-2025 sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced July 14, 2025, by Council Members Julie Menin and Linda Lee, it would 'exempt ambulettes from certain bus lane restrictions and allow them to double park to assist passengers.' The bill grants ambulettes the right to drive, stop, and double-park in bus lanes while helping passengers. Menin and Lee sponsor the measure, which was referred to committee on July 14. No safety analysis was provided. The change would squeeze vulnerable road users, making sidewalks and crossings riskier.
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File Int 1339-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-07-14
14Int 1339-2025
Lee co-sponsors bill that reduces street safety for pedestrians and cyclists.▸Jul 14 - Council bill lets ambulettes drive and double-park in bus lanes. More vehicles in bus lanes mean more risk for people walking, biking, and waiting at curbs. Danger grows where curb chaos reigns.
Bill Int 1339-2025 sits with the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure since July 14, 2025. The bill, titled 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code...exempting ambulettes from certain bus lane restrictions and allowing them to double park to assist passengers,' would let ambulettes drive, stop, and double-park in bus lanes to help passengers. Council Member Julie Menin sponsors, joined by Linda Lee, Frank Morano, Eric Dinowitz, Lynn C. Schulman, Kamillah Hanks, Carlina Rivera, and Chris Banks. Allowing more vehicles to double-park and block bus lanes increases risk for pedestrians and cyclists at the curb. The city’s most vulnerable will face more conflict and less safe space.
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File Int 1339-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-07-14
Jul 15 - SUV lost steering on 78th Avenue. Driver hurt. Parked cars struck. Metal twisted. Night air thick with shock. System failed. People paid.
A driver in a Mazda SUV lost control due to steering failure and crashed into parked vehicles on 78th Avenue in Queens. According to the police report, 'Steering Failure' was the listed contributing factor. One driver, a 52-year-old man, suffered injuries to his entire body and was in shock. Other occupants were listed but their injuries were unspecified. The crash left parked SUVs damaged. No pedestrian or cyclist injuries were reported. The report highlights mechanical failure as the cause, with no mention of helmet or signal use.
15
SUVs Collide on Francis Lewis Boulevard; Two Hurt▸Jul 15 - Two SUVs crashed on Francis Lewis Boulevard. A driver and a young passenger suffered neck and back injuries. The cause remains unclear. Metal struck metal. Pain followed.
Two station wagons, both SUVs, collided at Francis Lewis Boulevard and 73rd Avenue in Queens. According to the police report, a 57-year-old female driver and an 18-year-old female rear passenger were injured, suffering neck and back injuries. The report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash left two people hurt and others shaken, but the police report does not detail what led to the impact. No driver errors are listed in the data.
14
SUV Turns Left, Strikes Pedestrian in Queens▸Jul 14 - A Jeep SUV hit a 67-year-old woman crossing with the signal on Highland Ave. She suffered a back injury and fractures. Police cite failure to yield. The street stayed open. Danger lingers.
A Jeep SUV making a left turn on Highland Ave struck a 67-year-old woman as she crossed at the intersection with the signal. According to the police report, the pedestrian suffered a back injury and fractures. The driver and a passenger were not seriously hurt. Police list 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the main contributing factor. The pedestrian was crossing legally. The report does not mention any other contributing factors.
14Int 1339-2025
Lee co-sponsors ambulette exemption bill, reducing street safety for pedestrians and cyclists.▸Jul 14 - Council bill lets ambulettes use bus lanes and double-park to help passengers. More vehicles in bus lanes, more double-parking. Vulnerable road users face tighter, riskier streets.
Int 1339-2025, now in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, was introduced July 14, 2025 by Council Member Linda Lee. The bill, titled 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to exempting ambulettes from certain bus lane restrictions and allowing them to double park to assist passengers,' lets ambulettes drive, park, and double-park in bus lanes to help passengers. Lee sponsored the bill. If passed, more vehicles will block bus lanes and sidewalks, squeezing pedestrians and cyclists. The city’s most vulnerable will face more danger at the curb.
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File Int 1339-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-07-14
14Int 1339-2025
Lee co-sponsors bill that decreases street safety by exempting ambulettes from bus lane rules.▸Jul 14 - Council bill lets ambulettes drive and park in bus lanes. Double-parking allowed to help passengers. Streets grow tighter. Danger for walkers and riders rises.
Bill Int 1339-2025 sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced July 14, 2025, by Council Members Julie Menin and Linda Lee, it would 'exempt ambulettes from certain bus lane restrictions and allow them to double park to assist passengers.' The bill grants ambulettes the right to drive, stop, and double-park in bus lanes while helping passengers. Menin and Lee sponsor the measure, which was referred to committee on July 14. No safety analysis was provided. The change would squeeze vulnerable road users, making sidewalks and crossings riskier.
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File Int 1339-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-07-14
14Int 1339-2025
Lee co-sponsors bill that reduces street safety for pedestrians and cyclists.▸Jul 14 - Council bill lets ambulettes drive and double-park in bus lanes. More vehicles in bus lanes mean more risk for people walking, biking, and waiting at curbs. Danger grows where curb chaos reigns.
Bill Int 1339-2025 sits with the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure since July 14, 2025. The bill, titled 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code...exempting ambulettes from certain bus lane restrictions and allowing them to double park to assist passengers,' would let ambulettes drive, stop, and double-park in bus lanes to help passengers. Council Member Julie Menin sponsors, joined by Linda Lee, Frank Morano, Eric Dinowitz, Lynn C. Schulman, Kamillah Hanks, Carlina Rivera, and Chris Banks. Allowing more vehicles to double-park and block bus lanes increases risk for pedestrians and cyclists at the curb. The city’s most vulnerable will face more conflict and less safe space.
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File Int 1339-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-07-14
Jul 15 - Two SUVs crashed on Francis Lewis Boulevard. A driver and a young passenger suffered neck and back injuries. The cause remains unclear. Metal struck metal. Pain followed.
Two station wagons, both SUVs, collided at Francis Lewis Boulevard and 73rd Avenue in Queens. According to the police report, a 57-year-old female driver and an 18-year-old female rear passenger were injured, suffering neck and back injuries. The report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash left two people hurt and others shaken, but the police report does not detail what led to the impact. No driver errors are listed in the data.
14
SUV Turns Left, Strikes Pedestrian in Queens▸Jul 14 - A Jeep SUV hit a 67-year-old woman crossing with the signal on Highland Ave. She suffered a back injury and fractures. Police cite failure to yield. The street stayed open. Danger lingers.
A Jeep SUV making a left turn on Highland Ave struck a 67-year-old woman as she crossed at the intersection with the signal. According to the police report, the pedestrian suffered a back injury and fractures. The driver and a passenger were not seriously hurt. Police list 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the main contributing factor. The pedestrian was crossing legally. The report does not mention any other contributing factors.
14Int 1339-2025
Lee co-sponsors ambulette exemption bill, reducing street safety for pedestrians and cyclists.▸Jul 14 - Council bill lets ambulettes use bus lanes and double-park to help passengers. More vehicles in bus lanes, more double-parking. Vulnerable road users face tighter, riskier streets.
Int 1339-2025, now in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, was introduced July 14, 2025 by Council Member Linda Lee. The bill, titled 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to exempting ambulettes from certain bus lane restrictions and allowing them to double park to assist passengers,' lets ambulettes drive, park, and double-park in bus lanes to help passengers. Lee sponsored the bill. If passed, more vehicles will block bus lanes and sidewalks, squeezing pedestrians and cyclists. The city’s most vulnerable will face more danger at the curb.
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File Int 1339-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-07-14
14Int 1339-2025
Lee co-sponsors bill that decreases street safety by exempting ambulettes from bus lane rules.▸Jul 14 - Council bill lets ambulettes drive and park in bus lanes. Double-parking allowed to help passengers. Streets grow tighter. Danger for walkers and riders rises.
Bill Int 1339-2025 sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced July 14, 2025, by Council Members Julie Menin and Linda Lee, it would 'exempt ambulettes from certain bus lane restrictions and allow them to double park to assist passengers.' The bill grants ambulettes the right to drive, stop, and double-park in bus lanes while helping passengers. Menin and Lee sponsor the measure, which was referred to committee on July 14. No safety analysis was provided. The change would squeeze vulnerable road users, making sidewalks and crossings riskier.
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File Int 1339-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-07-14
14Int 1339-2025
Lee co-sponsors bill that reduces street safety for pedestrians and cyclists.▸Jul 14 - Council bill lets ambulettes drive and double-park in bus lanes. More vehicles in bus lanes mean more risk for people walking, biking, and waiting at curbs. Danger grows where curb chaos reigns.
Bill Int 1339-2025 sits with the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure since July 14, 2025. The bill, titled 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code...exempting ambulettes from certain bus lane restrictions and allowing them to double park to assist passengers,' would let ambulettes drive, stop, and double-park in bus lanes to help passengers. Council Member Julie Menin sponsors, joined by Linda Lee, Frank Morano, Eric Dinowitz, Lynn C. Schulman, Kamillah Hanks, Carlina Rivera, and Chris Banks. Allowing more vehicles to double-park and block bus lanes increases risk for pedestrians and cyclists at the curb. The city’s most vulnerable will face more conflict and less safe space.
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File Int 1339-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-07-14
Jul 14 - A Jeep SUV hit a 67-year-old woman crossing with the signal on Highland Ave. She suffered a back injury and fractures. Police cite failure to yield. The street stayed open. Danger lingers.
A Jeep SUV making a left turn on Highland Ave struck a 67-year-old woman as she crossed at the intersection with the signal. According to the police report, the pedestrian suffered a back injury and fractures. The driver and a passenger were not seriously hurt. Police list 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the main contributing factor. The pedestrian was crossing legally. The report does not mention any other contributing factors.
14Int 1339-2025
Lee co-sponsors ambulette exemption bill, reducing street safety for pedestrians and cyclists.▸Jul 14 - Council bill lets ambulettes use bus lanes and double-park to help passengers. More vehicles in bus lanes, more double-parking. Vulnerable road users face tighter, riskier streets.
Int 1339-2025, now in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, was introduced July 14, 2025 by Council Member Linda Lee. The bill, titled 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to exempting ambulettes from certain bus lane restrictions and allowing them to double park to assist passengers,' lets ambulettes drive, park, and double-park in bus lanes to help passengers. Lee sponsored the bill. If passed, more vehicles will block bus lanes and sidewalks, squeezing pedestrians and cyclists. The city’s most vulnerable will face more danger at the curb.
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File Int 1339-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-07-14
14Int 1339-2025
Lee co-sponsors bill that decreases street safety by exempting ambulettes from bus lane rules.▸Jul 14 - Council bill lets ambulettes drive and park in bus lanes. Double-parking allowed to help passengers. Streets grow tighter. Danger for walkers and riders rises.
Bill Int 1339-2025 sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced July 14, 2025, by Council Members Julie Menin and Linda Lee, it would 'exempt ambulettes from certain bus lane restrictions and allow them to double park to assist passengers.' The bill grants ambulettes the right to drive, stop, and double-park in bus lanes while helping passengers. Menin and Lee sponsor the measure, which was referred to committee on July 14. No safety analysis was provided. The change would squeeze vulnerable road users, making sidewalks and crossings riskier.
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File Int 1339-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-07-14
14Int 1339-2025
Lee co-sponsors bill that reduces street safety for pedestrians and cyclists.▸Jul 14 - Council bill lets ambulettes drive and double-park in bus lanes. More vehicles in bus lanes mean more risk for people walking, biking, and waiting at curbs. Danger grows where curb chaos reigns.
Bill Int 1339-2025 sits with the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure since July 14, 2025. The bill, titled 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code...exempting ambulettes from certain bus lane restrictions and allowing them to double park to assist passengers,' would let ambulettes drive, stop, and double-park in bus lanes to help passengers. Council Member Julie Menin sponsors, joined by Linda Lee, Frank Morano, Eric Dinowitz, Lynn C. Schulman, Kamillah Hanks, Carlina Rivera, and Chris Banks. Allowing more vehicles to double-park and block bus lanes increases risk for pedestrians and cyclists at the curb. The city’s most vulnerable will face more conflict and less safe space.
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File Int 1339-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-07-14
Jul 14 - Council bill lets ambulettes use bus lanes and double-park to help passengers. More vehicles in bus lanes, more double-parking. Vulnerable road users face tighter, riskier streets.
Int 1339-2025, now in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, was introduced July 14, 2025 by Council Member Linda Lee. The bill, titled 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to exempting ambulettes from certain bus lane restrictions and allowing them to double park to assist passengers,' lets ambulettes drive, park, and double-park in bus lanes to help passengers. Lee sponsored the bill. If passed, more vehicles will block bus lanes and sidewalks, squeezing pedestrians and cyclists. The city’s most vulnerable will face more danger at the curb.
- File Int 1339-2025, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2025-07-14
14Int 1339-2025
Lee co-sponsors bill that decreases street safety by exempting ambulettes from bus lane rules.▸Jul 14 - Council bill lets ambulettes drive and park in bus lanes. Double-parking allowed to help passengers. Streets grow tighter. Danger for walkers and riders rises.
Bill Int 1339-2025 sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced July 14, 2025, by Council Members Julie Menin and Linda Lee, it would 'exempt ambulettes from certain bus lane restrictions and allow them to double park to assist passengers.' The bill grants ambulettes the right to drive, stop, and double-park in bus lanes while helping passengers. Menin and Lee sponsor the measure, which was referred to committee on July 14. No safety analysis was provided. The change would squeeze vulnerable road users, making sidewalks and crossings riskier.
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File Int 1339-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-07-14
14Int 1339-2025
Lee co-sponsors bill that reduces street safety for pedestrians and cyclists.▸Jul 14 - Council bill lets ambulettes drive and double-park in bus lanes. More vehicles in bus lanes mean more risk for people walking, biking, and waiting at curbs. Danger grows where curb chaos reigns.
Bill Int 1339-2025 sits with the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure since July 14, 2025. The bill, titled 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code...exempting ambulettes from certain bus lane restrictions and allowing them to double park to assist passengers,' would let ambulettes drive, stop, and double-park in bus lanes to help passengers. Council Member Julie Menin sponsors, joined by Linda Lee, Frank Morano, Eric Dinowitz, Lynn C. Schulman, Kamillah Hanks, Carlina Rivera, and Chris Banks. Allowing more vehicles to double-park and block bus lanes increases risk for pedestrians and cyclists at the curb. The city’s most vulnerable will face more conflict and less safe space.
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File Int 1339-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-07-14
Jul 14 - Council bill lets ambulettes drive and park in bus lanes. Double-parking allowed to help passengers. Streets grow tighter. Danger for walkers and riders rises.
Bill Int 1339-2025 sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced July 14, 2025, by Council Members Julie Menin and Linda Lee, it would 'exempt ambulettes from certain bus lane restrictions and allow them to double park to assist passengers.' The bill grants ambulettes the right to drive, stop, and double-park in bus lanes while helping passengers. Menin and Lee sponsor the measure, which was referred to committee on July 14. No safety analysis was provided. The change would squeeze vulnerable road users, making sidewalks and crossings riskier.
- File Int 1339-2025, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2025-07-14
14Int 1339-2025
Lee co-sponsors bill that reduces street safety for pedestrians and cyclists.▸Jul 14 - Council bill lets ambulettes drive and double-park in bus lanes. More vehicles in bus lanes mean more risk for people walking, biking, and waiting at curbs. Danger grows where curb chaos reigns.
Bill Int 1339-2025 sits with the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure since July 14, 2025. The bill, titled 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code...exempting ambulettes from certain bus lane restrictions and allowing them to double park to assist passengers,' would let ambulettes drive, stop, and double-park in bus lanes to help passengers. Council Member Julie Menin sponsors, joined by Linda Lee, Frank Morano, Eric Dinowitz, Lynn C. Schulman, Kamillah Hanks, Carlina Rivera, and Chris Banks. Allowing more vehicles to double-park and block bus lanes increases risk for pedestrians and cyclists at the curb. The city’s most vulnerable will face more conflict and less safe space.
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File Int 1339-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-07-14
Jul 14 - Council bill lets ambulettes drive and double-park in bus lanes. More vehicles in bus lanes mean more risk for people walking, biking, and waiting at curbs. Danger grows where curb chaos reigns.
Bill Int 1339-2025 sits with the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure since July 14, 2025. The bill, titled 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code...exempting ambulettes from certain bus lane restrictions and allowing them to double park to assist passengers,' would let ambulettes drive, stop, and double-park in bus lanes to help passengers. Council Member Julie Menin sponsors, joined by Linda Lee, Frank Morano, Eric Dinowitz, Lynn C. Schulman, Kamillah Hanks, Carlina Rivera, and Chris Banks. Allowing more vehicles to double-park and block bus lanes increases risk for pedestrians and cyclists at the curb. The city’s most vulnerable will face more conflict and less safe space.
- File Int 1339-2025, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2025-07-14