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 26
▸ Crush Injuries 20
▸ Amputation 1
▸ Severe Bleeding 15
▸ Severe Lacerations 10
▸ Concussion 45
▸ Whiplash 256
▸ Contusion/Bruise 286
▸ Abrasion 178
▸ Pain/Nausea 75
About this chart
We group pedestrian injuries and deaths by the vehicle type that struck them (as recorded in police reports). Use the dropdown to view totals, serious injuries, or deaths.
- Trucks/Buses, SUVs/Cars, Mopeds, and Bikes reflect the reporting categories in the crash dataset.
- Counts include people on foot only; crashes with no injured pedestrians are not shown here.
Notes: Police classification can change during investigations. Small categories may have year‑to‑year variance.
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These totals count vehicles with at least the shown number of camera‑issued speeding violations (school‑zone speed cameras) in any rolling 12‑month window in this district. Totals are summed from 2022 to the present for this geography.
- ≥ 6 (6+): advocates’ standard for repeat speeding offenders who should face escalating consequences.
- ≥ 16 (16+): threshold in the current edited bill awaiting State Senate action.
Caught Speeding Recently in CB 412
- 2024 Black Toyota Sedan (LHW6494) – 135 times • 2 in last 90d here
- 2024 Gray Honda Suburban (LPH4200) – 131 times • 2 in last 90d here
- 2024 Gray Toyota Sedan (LHW6019) – 127 times • 1 in last 90d here
- 2024 White Lexus Suburban (LHT8624) – 100 times • 2 in last 90d here
- 2021 Gray Ford Pickup (24448NA) – 83 times • 1 in last 90d here
About this list
This ranks vehicles by the number of NYC school‑zone speed‑camera violations they received in the last 12 months anywhere in the city. The smaller note shows how many times the same plate was caught in this area in the last 90 days.
Camera violations are issued by NYC DOT’s program. Counts reflect issued tickets and may omit dismissed or pending cases. Plate text is shown verbatim as recorded.
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Queens CB12: Nights of impact, days of grief
Queens CB12: Jan 1, 2022 - Aug 24, 2025
Another driver. Same ending.
- A 52-year-old man crossed 155th Street at South Conduit Avenue near JFK around 2:30 a.m. A driver hit him and fled. He died at Jamaica Hospital. Police said, “the driver hit the 52-year-old man … and fled the scene.” Gothamist, NY Daily News, and ABC7 each confirmed the basics.
- On Christmas night, a 45-year-old woman walking at 158th Street and 111th Avenue was struck and killed. Data list driver inattention. NYC Open Data.
- In April on 166th Street at Linden Boulevard, two SUVs going east hit a 62-year-old man. The record shows failure to yield and distraction. He died. NYC Open Data.
At night, the numbers climb. From midnight to 5 a.m., death stalks these streets. Four killed at 3 a.m. Two at 5 a.m. More through the evening peaks. The ledger is cold. Small-geo stats.
The corners keep bleeding
- The Belt Parkway area leads: three deaths, 174 injuries. Open data hotspot.
- Farmers Boulevard: two deaths, 124 injuries. Open data hotspot.
- Hillside Avenue racks up injuries. Open data hotspot.
SUVs and cars do most of the harm to people on foot. Pedestrians hit by SUVs: 267 cases, with four dead and seven seriously hurt. Sedans: 424 cases, one dead, five seriously hurt. Trucks, taxis, buses trail far behind. Period stats.
A pattern of impact
- In the last 12 months, Queens CB12 logged 2,869 crashes, 1,911 injuries, and eight deaths. Year to date, crashes are up 34%, deaths up 500% over last year to date. These are people, not counts. Period stats.
- Contributing factors tied to the worst outcomes include “other” causes with nine deaths, and repeated failures like failure to yield, disregard of signals, distraction, and alcohol. Small-geo stats.
What people said
- “The operator of the vehicle fled the scene after hitting the man.” — ABC7
- “Police said the driver hit the 52-year-old man as he crossed … around 2:30 a.m.” — Gothamist
- “The driver sped off without stopping. No arrests have been made.” — NY Daily News
Three corners. One fix.
- South Conduit and 155th Street. Daylight the corners. Harden the turns. Mark and signal the crossings.
- Farmers Boulevard hot spots. Add leading pedestrian intervals, speed cushions, and concrete that forces slow turns.
- Hillside Avenue. Narrow lanes and protect crossings. Repeat where the bodies fall.
These are standard tools. They buy time for the body to live.
Officials know what works — do they?
Albany renewed 24/7 school-zone speed cameras through 2030. Local members voted yes. That is something. Votes.
The state Senate moved a bill to cage repeat speeders with intelligent speed assistance. Senator Leroy Comrie voted yes in committee. So did James Sanders. The bill would force drivers with heavy point totals or repeated camera tickets to install speed limiters. S 4045.
The city already has the power to lower speeds. Sammy’s Law cleared the way. A 20 mph default on local streets would save lives. We are still waiting. Take Action.
A citywide fix for a neighborhood’s grief
- Slow the city: 20 mph by default on local streets. Enforce it with design first, cameras second. Take Action.
- Stop the worst: pass speed limiters for repeat offenders. S 4045.
The list of names is not printed here. The map remembers.
Citations
▸ Citations
- Hit-And-Run Kills Pedestrian Near JFK, Gothamist, Published 2025-08-13
- Queens Hit-And-Run Kills Pedestrian Near JFK, NY Daily News, Published 2025-08-13
- Pedestrian Killed In JFK Hit-And-Run, ABC7, Published 2025-08-13
- Motor Vehicle Collisions – NYC Open Data - Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-24
- S 8344 — Extend school speed zones, New York State Senate, Published 2025-06-12
- S 4045 — Stop Super Speeders Act, Open States / NY Senate, Published 2025-06-12
- Take Action: Slow the Speed, Stop the Carnage, CrashCount, Published 0001-01-01
- Scooter Rider Killed In Queens Collision, amny, Published 2025-06-30
Other Representatives
District 29
232-06A Merrick Blvd., Springfield Gardens, NY 11413
Room 717, Legislative Office Building, Albany, NY 12248
District 27
172-12 Linden Boulevard, St. Albans, NY 11434
718-527-4356
250 Broadway, Suite 1850, New York, NY 10007
212-788-6984
District 14
113-43 Farmers Blvd., St. Albans, NY 11412
Room 913, Legislative Office Building, Albany, NY 12247
▸ Other Geographies
Queens CB12 Queens Community Board 12 sits in Queens, District 27, AD 29, SD 14.
It contains Jamaica, South Jamaica, Baisley Park, Springfield Gardens (North)-Rochdale Village, St. Albans, Hollis.
▸ See also
Traffic Safety Timeline for Queens Community Board 12
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Improper Turn Slams Passengers on Baisley Blvd▸May 26 - A sedan making a U-turn strikes an SUV. Four passengers hurt—head, neck, leg, and abdomen injuries. Police cite driver inattention and improper turning. Metal crunches. Pain follows. A child and three women injured.
On Baisley Boulevard at 161 Place in Queens, a sedan making a U-turn collided with an SUV traveling straight. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Turning Improperly.' Four passengers were injured: an 18-year-old woman suffered a head abrasion, a 28-year-old woman had a leg injury, a 66-year-old woman sustained a neck injury, and a 5-year-old girl complained of abdominal pain. Both drivers were men; one was unlicensed. The report lists no contributing factors for the passengers. The police report highlights driver errors as the cause.
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Sedans Collide at 104 Ave and Francis Lewis▸May 26 - Two sedans crashed in Queens. One driver, an 89-year-old woman, suffered a leg injury. The other driver and two passengers had unspecified injuries. The police listed no clear cause. Metal and glass met. The street bore the mark.
Two sedans collided at the intersection of 104 Avenue and Francis Lewis Boulevard in Queens. According to the police report, an 89-year-old female driver was injured, sustaining a contusion and injury to her lower leg and foot. The other driver, a 54-year-old man, and two additional occupants reported unspecified injuries. Both vehicles were traveling straight before the crash. The police report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors or external causes are identified in the data. No mention is made of helmet or signal use as a factor. The crash left both cars damaged, with impact to the right side doors of one sedan and the front end of the other.
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SUV Driver Hits Parked Van in Queens▸May 25 - A Cadillac SUV struck a parked van on 145th Street. The SUV driver, a 51-year-old woman, suffered bruises. Police cite driver distraction. The SUV driver was unlicensed. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The street stayed quiet after the crash.
A collision occurred on 145th Street in Queens involving a Cadillac SUV and a parked Ford van. According to the police report, the SUV was traveling east when it hit the van. The driver of the SUV, a 51-year-old woman, sustained contusions to her entire body. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The report also notes the SUV driver was unlicensed. No pedestrians, cyclists, or bystanders were reported injured. The van was unoccupied at the time of the crash. The impact damaged the left front bumper of both vehicles. No other contributing factors were listed in the police report.
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Sedan Crash on Van Wyck Leaves Two Hurt▸May 25 - A sedan struck hard on Van Wyck Expressway. Two men suffered head injuries. One passenger lost consciousness. Outside distraction played a role. Metal twisted. Pain lingered. The road stayed open. The danger stayed real.
A sedan traveling north on Van Wyck Expressway crashed, injuring two men. According to the police report, both the 21-year-old driver and a 26-year-old front passenger suffered head injuries, with the passenger found unconscious. The report lists 'Outside Car Distraction' as a contributing factor. The vehicle’s center front end took the brunt of the impact. Another occupant was involved but his injuries were unspecified. No pedestrians or cyclists were reported hurt. The data points to driver distraction as the key error. Both injured men wore lap belts and harnesses. The crash left pain and trauma inside the car, while the road outside remained unchanged.
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SUVs Strike Stopped Cars on Rockaway Boulevard▸May 24 - Two SUVs slammed into stopped cars on Rockaway Boulevard. Two people suffered whiplash. Police cite unsafe speed. Metal and glass scattered. The street fell silent.
Two SUVs and a sedan collided on Rockaway Boulevard in Queens. According to the police report, unsafe speed was a contributing factor. Two people, a 54-year-old male driver and a 60-year-old female passenger, were injured with whiplash and back or neck pain. The crash involved vehicles stopped in traffic and one SUV moving straight ahead. Police list 'Unsafe Speed' as the driver error. No other contributing factors are noted.
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SUV Hits Parked Sedan on Jamaica Avenue▸May 24 - Night crash in Queens. SUV slams into parked sedan. Six people hurt, including a child. Head injuries, shock, pain. Police cite cell phone use and passenger distraction. Metal and glass. Sirens in the dark.
A station wagon SUV struck a parked sedan on Jamaica Avenue in Queens, injuring six people. According to the police report, both cell phone (hand-held) use and passenger distraction contributed to the crash. The impact left drivers and passengers with head injuries, shock, and pain. A three-year-old child was among those hurt. One driver was trapped. The police report lists 'Cell Phone (hand-Held)' and 'Passenger Distraction' as contributing factors. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the data. The crash highlights the danger when attention slips behind the wheel.
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Three Hurt as Sedans Collide on 178th Street▸May 23 - Two sedans crashed on 178th Street in Queens. Three men suffered head and chest injuries. Airbags deployed. Shock set in. The police listed 'Other Vehicular' as a factor. The street bore the brunt. Metal and bodies took the impact.
Two sedans collided on 178th Street at 93rd Avenue in Queens. According to the police report, three men were injured—two drivers and a front-seat passenger. The injured suffered head and chest trauma and reported pain and shock. Airbags deployed in both vehicles. The police listed 'Other Vehicular' as a contributing factor. No specific driver errors such as failure to yield or distraction were cited in the report. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash left three people hurt and the cars damaged, with the impact focused on the front bumpers.
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SUV Strikes Sedan on Merrick Boulevard▸May 22 - Two cars met hard on Merrick Boulevard. Steel hit steel. A woman suffered neck pain. An eight-year-old rode in back. Police blamed vehicle actions and slick pavement. The night air held the sound of impact. No one walked away untouched.
A crash occurred on Merrick Boulevard at 180th Street in Queens. Two vehicles, a sedan and an SUV, collided while traveling west. According to the police report, a 43-year-old woman driving the sedan suffered a neck injury. An eight-year-old boy, riding as a rear passenger, was also involved. Three other occupants, including a 33-year-old man and a 43-year-old woman, were listed with unspecified injuries. Police cited 'Other Vehicular' factors and 'Pavement Slippery' as contributing causes. Both vehicles sustained damage at their front and rear ends. The report highlights driver actions and road conditions as key factors in the crash.
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SUVs Rear-End Sedan on Guy R Brewer Blvd▸May 22 - Two SUVs slammed into a sedan’s rear on Guy R Brewer Boulevard. Metal crumpled. Two drivers hurt—one with a bruised arm, another with back pain. Police cited following too closely. The street stayed busy. The danger stayed real.
Three vehicles collided on Guy R Brewer Boulevard at North Conduit Avenue in Queens. According to the police report, two SUVs struck the rear of a sedan. Two drivers were injured: one suffered a contusion to the arm, the other reported back pain. Four other occupants had unspecified injuries. The report lists 'Following Too Closely' and 'Other Vehicular' as contributing factors. Both SUVs hit the sedan’s center back end with their front ends. All drivers were licensed. No mention of helmet or signal use as a factor. The crash highlights the risk when drivers fail to keep safe distance, as documented in the police report.
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Pedestrian Struck Crossing With Signal on 170 St▸May 22 - A man crossing 170 Street with the signal was hit. A pickup and a sedan collided. The pedestrian suffered a bruised leg. A driver got head injuries. The police listed no clear cause. The street stayed dangerous. Metal met flesh. Pain followed.
A 64-year-old man was injured while crossing 170 Street at Liberty Avenue in Queens. According to the police report, he was a pedestrian at the intersection, crossing with the signal, when a pickup truck and a sedan collided. The pedestrian suffered a contusion to his lower leg and foot. A 36-year-old female driver also sustained head injuries and whiplash. Both vehicles were traveling south; the sedan was making a right turn. The police report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors were cited in the data. The crash left vulnerable road users hurt, with no clear cause identified by police.
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Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸May 22 - A sedan hit a young woman in the crosswalk on Rockaway Blvd. She crossed with the signal. The driver failed to yield. She suffered a head injury. The street stayed busy. The danger stayed real.
A 23-year-old woman was injured when a sedan struck her as she crossed Rockaway Blvd at 143 St in Queens. According to the police report, the pedestrian was crossing with the signal at the intersection when the driver, heading north and making a right turn, failed to yield the right-of-way. The impact caused a head abrasion. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. No other errors or factors are cited.
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Distracted Drivers Collide on Jamaica Avenue▸May 20 - Two SUVs crashed on Jamaica Avenue. Driver inattention sent metal into metal. One driver and a front passenger suffered whiplash and chest injuries. Distraction ruled the moment.
Two SUVs collided at Jamaica Avenue and 196th Street in Queens. According to the police report, both vehicles were operated by licensed drivers heading west. One SUV was making a left turn, the other going straight. Driver inattention and distraction were listed as contributing factors for both. The crash left a 67-year-old male driver and a 63-year-old female front passenger injured, both suffering whiplash and chest injuries. The report notes lap belts and harnesses were used. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The police report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary cause.
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Distracted Driving Injures Two on Murdock Ave▸May 19 - Two women hurt in Queens crash. Sedans collide. Both suffer back pain. Police cite driver inattention. Night falls hard on Murdock Avenue.
Two sedans crashed on Murdock Avenue at 200th Street in Queens. According to the police report, both vehicles were traveling northwest when the collision occurred. A 20-year-old front passenger and a 25-year-old driver, both women, suffered back injuries and shock. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the main contributing factor. The impact struck the center front and back ends of the cars. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. No other contributing factors were cited in the report.
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Dump Truck Overturns on Rockaway Boulevard▸May 19 - A dump truck flipped on Rockaway Boulevard. Two men hurt. One struck in the head, one in the back. Oversized vehicle. Unsafe speed. Metal and pain on the asphalt.
A dump truck overturned on Rockaway Boulevard near I 678 in Queens. Two men, aged 24 and 26, were injured. One suffered a head injury, the other a back injury. According to the police report, the crash involved an oversized vehicle and unsafe speed. The truck was making a right turn when it flipped, damaging the right front quarter panel. Both driver and passenger were in shock. The report lists 'Oversized Vehicle' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors.
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Distracted Driving Injures Children in Queens Crash▸May 17 - Two children hurt in Queens. Sedans collide on 120 Road. Driver inattention listed. Impact leaves young passengers aching. Streets stay dangerous for the smallest riders.
A crash on 120 Road and Farmers Blvd in Queens involved two sedans. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' contributed to the collision. A 12-year-old girl suffered back pain and a 7-year-old boy sustained a knee and leg injury. Both were rear passengers. A 34-year-old female driver reported neck pain. The report lists no other contributing factors before driver inattention. The crash underscores the risk to young passengers when drivers lose focus.
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Pick-up Truck Hits Elderly Pedestrian on Jamaica Ave▸May 16 - A pick-up truck struck a 73-year-old man crossing with the signal on Jamaica Ave. The pedestrian suffered facial injuries and shock. Center front end impact. No driver errors listed. System failed to protect.
A pick-up truck struck a 73-year-old man as he crossed Jamaica Ave with the signal. According to the police report, the pedestrian suffered facial injuries and was in shock. The point of impact was the center front end of the vehicle. No driver errors or contributing factors were listed in the data. The report notes the pedestrian was crossing legally at the intersection. No helmet or signal issues are mentioned. The crash left a vulnerable road user hurt in Queens.
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Distracted Drivers Collide on Jamaica Avenue▸May 16 - Two vehicles crashed on Jamaica Avenue. One driver suffered neck injuries. Police cite driver distraction. Passengers shaken. Metal twisted. Streets stayed dangerous.
A pick-up truck and a sedan collided at Jamaica Avenue and 160th Street in Queens. According to the police report, both vehicles were involved in the crash due to 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' One driver, a 33-year-old man, suffered neck injuries and shock. Several passengers were also involved, with injuries listed as unspecified. The sedan was starting from parking, while the truck was making a right turn. The report highlights driver distraction as the key contributing factor. No other contributing factors were listed.
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Distracted Driver Strikes Pedestrian in Queens Crosswalk▸May 14 - A BMW sedan hit a 48-year-old man crossing 203rd Street at Hollis Ave. The driver was distracted. The man suffered a bruised hip and shock. The crash happened in a marked crosswalk.
A BMW sedan traveling south on 203rd Street struck a 48-year-old man as he crossed at Hollis Avenue in a marked crosswalk. According to the police report, the driver was inattentive and distracted. The pedestrian suffered a contusion to his hip and upper leg and was in shock. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. No other errors or factors are noted. The crash underscores the danger faced by pedestrians in crosswalks when drivers fail to pay attention.
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Comrie Opposes Idaho Stop Bill Citing Senior Concerns▸May 14 - Victims and advocates marched to Albany. They demanded action for safer streets. Lawmakers split on bills: some backed speed controls, others balked. The Senate killed an anti-congestion bill. The fight for vulnerable lives pressed on, urgent and raw.
On May 14, 2025, victims of road violence and Families for Safe Streets lobbied at the State Capitol for the SAFE Streets Package. This package includes the 'Idaho stop' bill and the 'Stop Super-Speeders' bill. The event saw support from several Assembly members and a senator for speed controls, while Sen. Anthony Palumbo and Assembly Member Michael Novakhov opposed the super speeder bill, citing government overreach. Sen. Leroy Comrie opposed the Idaho stop bill, citing concerns for seniors. Separately, Senate bill S533, which aimed to block congestion pricing, was defeated in the Senate Transportation Committee. Chair Jeremy Cooney stressed, 'You have to have a plan. If you don’t have a plan, what are [you] doing to get the $15 billion revenue?' The day highlighted the rift between safety demands and political resistance, with victims' voices at the center.
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Pain Points: Victims of Road Violence Make Annual Pilgrimage to Demand Safe Streets,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-05-14
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Defective Brakes Injure Three on Merrick Blvd▸May 12 - Brakes failed. Metal struck metal. Three people hurt. Neck injuries. Archer Avenue shook with the crash. System failed. Lives changed in seconds.
A crash on Merrick Blvd at Archer Ave in Queens left three people injured, including two women and a man, all suffering neck injuries. According to the police report, both vehicles—a box truck and an SUV—were traveling west when defective brakes caused the collision. The report lists 'Brakes Defective' as the main contributing factor. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The impact left one passenger partially ejected. The system failed to protect those inside. No other contributing factors were cited.
May 26 - A sedan making a U-turn strikes an SUV. Four passengers hurt—head, neck, leg, and abdomen injuries. Police cite driver inattention and improper turning. Metal crunches. Pain follows. A child and three women injured.
On Baisley Boulevard at 161 Place in Queens, a sedan making a U-turn collided with an SUV traveling straight. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Turning Improperly.' Four passengers were injured: an 18-year-old woman suffered a head abrasion, a 28-year-old woman had a leg injury, a 66-year-old woman sustained a neck injury, and a 5-year-old girl complained of abdominal pain. Both drivers were men; one was unlicensed. The report lists no contributing factors for the passengers. The police report highlights driver errors as the cause.
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Sedans Collide at 104 Ave and Francis Lewis▸May 26 - Two sedans crashed in Queens. One driver, an 89-year-old woman, suffered a leg injury. The other driver and two passengers had unspecified injuries. The police listed no clear cause. Metal and glass met. The street bore the mark.
Two sedans collided at the intersection of 104 Avenue and Francis Lewis Boulevard in Queens. According to the police report, an 89-year-old female driver was injured, sustaining a contusion and injury to her lower leg and foot. The other driver, a 54-year-old man, and two additional occupants reported unspecified injuries. Both vehicles were traveling straight before the crash. The police report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors or external causes are identified in the data. No mention is made of helmet or signal use as a factor. The crash left both cars damaged, with impact to the right side doors of one sedan and the front end of the other.
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SUV Driver Hits Parked Van in Queens▸May 25 - A Cadillac SUV struck a parked van on 145th Street. The SUV driver, a 51-year-old woman, suffered bruises. Police cite driver distraction. The SUV driver was unlicensed. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The street stayed quiet after the crash.
A collision occurred on 145th Street in Queens involving a Cadillac SUV and a parked Ford van. According to the police report, the SUV was traveling east when it hit the van. The driver of the SUV, a 51-year-old woman, sustained contusions to her entire body. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The report also notes the SUV driver was unlicensed. No pedestrians, cyclists, or bystanders were reported injured. The van was unoccupied at the time of the crash. The impact damaged the left front bumper of both vehicles. No other contributing factors were listed in the police report.
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Sedan Crash on Van Wyck Leaves Two Hurt▸May 25 - A sedan struck hard on Van Wyck Expressway. Two men suffered head injuries. One passenger lost consciousness. Outside distraction played a role. Metal twisted. Pain lingered. The road stayed open. The danger stayed real.
A sedan traveling north on Van Wyck Expressway crashed, injuring two men. According to the police report, both the 21-year-old driver and a 26-year-old front passenger suffered head injuries, with the passenger found unconscious. The report lists 'Outside Car Distraction' as a contributing factor. The vehicle’s center front end took the brunt of the impact. Another occupant was involved but his injuries were unspecified. No pedestrians or cyclists were reported hurt. The data points to driver distraction as the key error. Both injured men wore lap belts and harnesses. The crash left pain and trauma inside the car, while the road outside remained unchanged.
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SUVs Strike Stopped Cars on Rockaway Boulevard▸May 24 - Two SUVs slammed into stopped cars on Rockaway Boulevard. Two people suffered whiplash. Police cite unsafe speed. Metal and glass scattered. The street fell silent.
Two SUVs and a sedan collided on Rockaway Boulevard in Queens. According to the police report, unsafe speed was a contributing factor. Two people, a 54-year-old male driver and a 60-year-old female passenger, were injured with whiplash and back or neck pain. The crash involved vehicles stopped in traffic and one SUV moving straight ahead. Police list 'Unsafe Speed' as the driver error. No other contributing factors are noted.
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SUV Hits Parked Sedan on Jamaica Avenue▸May 24 - Night crash in Queens. SUV slams into parked sedan. Six people hurt, including a child. Head injuries, shock, pain. Police cite cell phone use and passenger distraction. Metal and glass. Sirens in the dark.
A station wagon SUV struck a parked sedan on Jamaica Avenue in Queens, injuring six people. According to the police report, both cell phone (hand-held) use and passenger distraction contributed to the crash. The impact left drivers and passengers with head injuries, shock, and pain. A three-year-old child was among those hurt. One driver was trapped. The police report lists 'Cell Phone (hand-Held)' and 'Passenger Distraction' as contributing factors. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the data. The crash highlights the danger when attention slips behind the wheel.
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Three Hurt as Sedans Collide on 178th Street▸May 23 - Two sedans crashed on 178th Street in Queens. Three men suffered head and chest injuries. Airbags deployed. Shock set in. The police listed 'Other Vehicular' as a factor. The street bore the brunt. Metal and bodies took the impact.
Two sedans collided on 178th Street at 93rd Avenue in Queens. According to the police report, three men were injured—two drivers and a front-seat passenger. The injured suffered head and chest trauma and reported pain and shock. Airbags deployed in both vehicles. The police listed 'Other Vehicular' as a contributing factor. No specific driver errors such as failure to yield or distraction were cited in the report. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash left three people hurt and the cars damaged, with the impact focused on the front bumpers.
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SUV Strikes Sedan on Merrick Boulevard▸May 22 - Two cars met hard on Merrick Boulevard. Steel hit steel. A woman suffered neck pain. An eight-year-old rode in back. Police blamed vehicle actions and slick pavement. The night air held the sound of impact. No one walked away untouched.
A crash occurred on Merrick Boulevard at 180th Street in Queens. Two vehicles, a sedan and an SUV, collided while traveling west. According to the police report, a 43-year-old woman driving the sedan suffered a neck injury. An eight-year-old boy, riding as a rear passenger, was also involved. Three other occupants, including a 33-year-old man and a 43-year-old woman, were listed with unspecified injuries. Police cited 'Other Vehicular' factors and 'Pavement Slippery' as contributing causes. Both vehicles sustained damage at their front and rear ends. The report highlights driver actions and road conditions as key factors in the crash.
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SUVs Rear-End Sedan on Guy R Brewer Blvd▸May 22 - Two SUVs slammed into a sedan’s rear on Guy R Brewer Boulevard. Metal crumpled. Two drivers hurt—one with a bruised arm, another with back pain. Police cited following too closely. The street stayed busy. The danger stayed real.
Three vehicles collided on Guy R Brewer Boulevard at North Conduit Avenue in Queens. According to the police report, two SUVs struck the rear of a sedan. Two drivers were injured: one suffered a contusion to the arm, the other reported back pain. Four other occupants had unspecified injuries. The report lists 'Following Too Closely' and 'Other Vehicular' as contributing factors. Both SUVs hit the sedan’s center back end with their front ends. All drivers were licensed. No mention of helmet or signal use as a factor. The crash highlights the risk when drivers fail to keep safe distance, as documented in the police report.
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Pedestrian Struck Crossing With Signal on 170 St▸May 22 - A man crossing 170 Street with the signal was hit. A pickup and a sedan collided. The pedestrian suffered a bruised leg. A driver got head injuries. The police listed no clear cause. The street stayed dangerous. Metal met flesh. Pain followed.
A 64-year-old man was injured while crossing 170 Street at Liberty Avenue in Queens. According to the police report, he was a pedestrian at the intersection, crossing with the signal, when a pickup truck and a sedan collided. The pedestrian suffered a contusion to his lower leg and foot. A 36-year-old female driver also sustained head injuries and whiplash. Both vehicles were traveling south; the sedan was making a right turn. The police report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors were cited in the data. The crash left vulnerable road users hurt, with no clear cause identified by police.
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Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸May 22 - A sedan hit a young woman in the crosswalk on Rockaway Blvd. She crossed with the signal. The driver failed to yield. She suffered a head injury. The street stayed busy. The danger stayed real.
A 23-year-old woman was injured when a sedan struck her as she crossed Rockaway Blvd at 143 St in Queens. According to the police report, the pedestrian was crossing with the signal at the intersection when the driver, heading north and making a right turn, failed to yield the right-of-way. The impact caused a head abrasion. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. No other errors or factors are cited.
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Distracted Drivers Collide on Jamaica Avenue▸May 20 - Two SUVs crashed on Jamaica Avenue. Driver inattention sent metal into metal. One driver and a front passenger suffered whiplash and chest injuries. Distraction ruled the moment.
Two SUVs collided at Jamaica Avenue and 196th Street in Queens. According to the police report, both vehicles were operated by licensed drivers heading west. One SUV was making a left turn, the other going straight. Driver inattention and distraction were listed as contributing factors for both. The crash left a 67-year-old male driver and a 63-year-old female front passenger injured, both suffering whiplash and chest injuries. The report notes lap belts and harnesses were used. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The police report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary cause.
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Distracted Driving Injures Two on Murdock Ave▸May 19 - Two women hurt in Queens crash. Sedans collide. Both suffer back pain. Police cite driver inattention. Night falls hard on Murdock Avenue.
Two sedans crashed on Murdock Avenue at 200th Street in Queens. According to the police report, both vehicles were traveling northwest when the collision occurred. A 20-year-old front passenger and a 25-year-old driver, both women, suffered back injuries and shock. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the main contributing factor. The impact struck the center front and back ends of the cars. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. No other contributing factors were cited in the report.
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Dump Truck Overturns on Rockaway Boulevard▸May 19 - A dump truck flipped on Rockaway Boulevard. Two men hurt. One struck in the head, one in the back. Oversized vehicle. Unsafe speed. Metal and pain on the asphalt.
A dump truck overturned on Rockaway Boulevard near I 678 in Queens. Two men, aged 24 and 26, were injured. One suffered a head injury, the other a back injury. According to the police report, the crash involved an oversized vehicle and unsafe speed. The truck was making a right turn when it flipped, damaging the right front quarter panel. Both driver and passenger were in shock. The report lists 'Oversized Vehicle' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors.
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Distracted Driving Injures Children in Queens Crash▸May 17 - Two children hurt in Queens. Sedans collide on 120 Road. Driver inattention listed. Impact leaves young passengers aching. Streets stay dangerous for the smallest riders.
A crash on 120 Road and Farmers Blvd in Queens involved two sedans. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' contributed to the collision. A 12-year-old girl suffered back pain and a 7-year-old boy sustained a knee and leg injury. Both were rear passengers. A 34-year-old female driver reported neck pain. The report lists no other contributing factors before driver inattention. The crash underscores the risk to young passengers when drivers lose focus.
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Pick-up Truck Hits Elderly Pedestrian on Jamaica Ave▸May 16 - A pick-up truck struck a 73-year-old man crossing with the signal on Jamaica Ave. The pedestrian suffered facial injuries and shock. Center front end impact. No driver errors listed. System failed to protect.
A pick-up truck struck a 73-year-old man as he crossed Jamaica Ave with the signal. According to the police report, the pedestrian suffered facial injuries and was in shock. The point of impact was the center front end of the vehicle. No driver errors or contributing factors were listed in the data. The report notes the pedestrian was crossing legally at the intersection. No helmet or signal issues are mentioned. The crash left a vulnerable road user hurt in Queens.
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Distracted Drivers Collide on Jamaica Avenue▸May 16 - Two vehicles crashed on Jamaica Avenue. One driver suffered neck injuries. Police cite driver distraction. Passengers shaken. Metal twisted. Streets stayed dangerous.
A pick-up truck and a sedan collided at Jamaica Avenue and 160th Street in Queens. According to the police report, both vehicles were involved in the crash due to 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' One driver, a 33-year-old man, suffered neck injuries and shock. Several passengers were also involved, with injuries listed as unspecified. The sedan was starting from parking, while the truck was making a right turn. The report highlights driver distraction as the key contributing factor. No other contributing factors were listed.
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Distracted Driver Strikes Pedestrian in Queens Crosswalk▸May 14 - A BMW sedan hit a 48-year-old man crossing 203rd Street at Hollis Ave. The driver was distracted. The man suffered a bruised hip and shock. The crash happened in a marked crosswalk.
A BMW sedan traveling south on 203rd Street struck a 48-year-old man as he crossed at Hollis Avenue in a marked crosswalk. According to the police report, the driver was inattentive and distracted. The pedestrian suffered a contusion to his hip and upper leg and was in shock. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. No other errors or factors are noted. The crash underscores the danger faced by pedestrians in crosswalks when drivers fail to pay attention.
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Comrie Opposes Idaho Stop Bill Citing Senior Concerns▸May 14 - Victims and advocates marched to Albany. They demanded action for safer streets. Lawmakers split on bills: some backed speed controls, others balked. The Senate killed an anti-congestion bill. The fight for vulnerable lives pressed on, urgent and raw.
On May 14, 2025, victims of road violence and Families for Safe Streets lobbied at the State Capitol for the SAFE Streets Package. This package includes the 'Idaho stop' bill and the 'Stop Super-Speeders' bill. The event saw support from several Assembly members and a senator for speed controls, while Sen. Anthony Palumbo and Assembly Member Michael Novakhov opposed the super speeder bill, citing government overreach. Sen. Leroy Comrie opposed the Idaho stop bill, citing concerns for seniors. Separately, Senate bill S533, which aimed to block congestion pricing, was defeated in the Senate Transportation Committee. Chair Jeremy Cooney stressed, 'You have to have a plan. If you don’t have a plan, what are [you] doing to get the $15 billion revenue?' The day highlighted the rift between safety demands and political resistance, with victims' voices at the center.
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Pain Points: Victims of Road Violence Make Annual Pilgrimage to Demand Safe Streets,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-05-14
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Defective Brakes Injure Three on Merrick Blvd▸May 12 - Brakes failed. Metal struck metal. Three people hurt. Neck injuries. Archer Avenue shook with the crash. System failed. Lives changed in seconds.
A crash on Merrick Blvd at Archer Ave in Queens left three people injured, including two women and a man, all suffering neck injuries. According to the police report, both vehicles—a box truck and an SUV—were traveling west when defective brakes caused the collision. The report lists 'Brakes Defective' as the main contributing factor. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The impact left one passenger partially ejected. The system failed to protect those inside. No other contributing factors were cited.
May 26 - Two sedans crashed in Queens. One driver, an 89-year-old woman, suffered a leg injury. The other driver and two passengers had unspecified injuries. The police listed no clear cause. Metal and glass met. The street bore the mark.
Two sedans collided at the intersection of 104 Avenue and Francis Lewis Boulevard in Queens. According to the police report, an 89-year-old female driver was injured, sustaining a contusion and injury to her lower leg and foot. The other driver, a 54-year-old man, and two additional occupants reported unspecified injuries. Both vehicles were traveling straight before the crash. The police report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors or external causes are identified in the data. No mention is made of helmet or signal use as a factor. The crash left both cars damaged, with impact to the right side doors of one sedan and the front end of the other.
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SUV Driver Hits Parked Van in Queens▸May 25 - A Cadillac SUV struck a parked van on 145th Street. The SUV driver, a 51-year-old woman, suffered bruises. Police cite driver distraction. The SUV driver was unlicensed. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The street stayed quiet after the crash.
A collision occurred on 145th Street in Queens involving a Cadillac SUV and a parked Ford van. According to the police report, the SUV was traveling east when it hit the van. The driver of the SUV, a 51-year-old woman, sustained contusions to her entire body. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The report also notes the SUV driver was unlicensed. No pedestrians, cyclists, or bystanders were reported injured. The van was unoccupied at the time of the crash. The impact damaged the left front bumper of both vehicles. No other contributing factors were listed in the police report.
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Sedan Crash on Van Wyck Leaves Two Hurt▸May 25 - A sedan struck hard on Van Wyck Expressway. Two men suffered head injuries. One passenger lost consciousness. Outside distraction played a role. Metal twisted. Pain lingered. The road stayed open. The danger stayed real.
A sedan traveling north on Van Wyck Expressway crashed, injuring two men. According to the police report, both the 21-year-old driver and a 26-year-old front passenger suffered head injuries, with the passenger found unconscious. The report lists 'Outside Car Distraction' as a contributing factor. The vehicle’s center front end took the brunt of the impact. Another occupant was involved but his injuries were unspecified. No pedestrians or cyclists were reported hurt. The data points to driver distraction as the key error. Both injured men wore lap belts and harnesses. The crash left pain and trauma inside the car, while the road outside remained unchanged.
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SUVs Strike Stopped Cars on Rockaway Boulevard▸May 24 - Two SUVs slammed into stopped cars on Rockaway Boulevard. Two people suffered whiplash. Police cite unsafe speed. Metal and glass scattered. The street fell silent.
Two SUVs and a sedan collided on Rockaway Boulevard in Queens. According to the police report, unsafe speed was a contributing factor. Two people, a 54-year-old male driver and a 60-year-old female passenger, were injured with whiplash and back or neck pain. The crash involved vehicles stopped in traffic and one SUV moving straight ahead. Police list 'Unsafe Speed' as the driver error. No other contributing factors are noted.
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SUV Hits Parked Sedan on Jamaica Avenue▸May 24 - Night crash in Queens. SUV slams into parked sedan. Six people hurt, including a child. Head injuries, shock, pain. Police cite cell phone use and passenger distraction. Metal and glass. Sirens in the dark.
A station wagon SUV struck a parked sedan on Jamaica Avenue in Queens, injuring six people. According to the police report, both cell phone (hand-held) use and passenger distraction contributed to the crash. The impact left drivers and passengers with head injuries, shock, and pain. A three-year-old child was among those hurt. One driver was trapped. The police report lists 'Cell Phone (hand-Held)' and 'Passenger Distraction' as contributing factors. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the data. The crash highlights the danger when attention slips behind the wheel.
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Three Hurt as Sedans Collide on 178th Street▸May 23 - Two sedans crashed on 178th Street in Queens. Three men suffered head and chest injuries. Airbags deployed. Shock set in. The police listed 'Other Vehicular' as a factor. The street bore the brunt. Metal and bodies took the impact.
Two sedans collided on 178th Street at 93rd Avenue in Queens. According to the police report, three men were injured—two drivers and a front-seat passenger. The injured suffered head and chest trauma and reported pain and shock. Airbags deployed in both vehicles. The police listed 'Other Vehicular' as a contributing factor. No specific driver errors such as failure to yield or distraction were cited in the report. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash left three people hurt and the cars damaged, with the impact focused on the front bumpers.
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SUV Strikes Sedan on Merrick Boulevard▸May 22 - Two cars met hard on Merrick Boulevard. Steel hit steel. A woman suffered neck pain. An eight-year-old rode in back. Police blamed vehicle actions and slick pavement. The night air held the sound of impact. No one walked away untouched.
A crash occurred on Merrick Boulevard at 180th Street in Queens. Two vehicles, a sedan and an SUV, collided while traveling west. According to the police report, a 43-year-old woman driving the sedan suffered a neck injury. An eight-year-old boy, riding as a rear passenger, was also involved. Three other occupants, including a 33-year-old man and a 43-year-old woman, were listed with unspecified injuries. Police cited 'Other Vehicular' factors and 'Pavement Slippery' as contributing causes. Both vehicles sustained damage at their front and rear ends. The report highlights driver actions and road conditions as key factors in the crash.
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SUVs Rear-End Sedan on Guy R Brewer Blvd▸May 22 - Two SUVs slammed into a sedan’s rear on Guy R Brewer Boulevard. Metal crumpled. Two drivers hurt—one with a bruised arm, another with back pain. Police cited following too closely. The street stayed busy. The danger stayed real.
Three vehicles collided on Guy R Brewer Boulevard at North Conduit Avenue in Queens. According to the police report, two SUVs struck the rear of a sedan. Two drivers were injured: one suffered a contusion to the arm, the other reported back pain. Four other occupants had unspecified injuries. The report lists 'Following Too Closely' and 'Other Vehicular' as contributing factors. Both SUVs hit the sedan’s center back end with their front ends. All drivers were licensed. No mention of helmet or signal use as a factor. The crash highlights the risk when drivers fail to keep safe distance, as documented in the police report.
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Pedestrian Struck Crossing With Signal on 170 St▸May 22 - A man crossing 170 Street with the signal was hit. A pickup and a sedan collided. The pedestrian suffered a bruised leg. A driver got head injuries. The police listed no clear cause. The street stayed dangerous. Metal met flesh. Pain followed.
A 64-year-old man was injured while crossing 170 Street at Liberty Avenue in Queens. According to the police report, he was a pedestrian at the intersection, crossing with the signal, when a pickup truck and a sedan collided. The pedestrian suffered a contusion to his lower leg and foot. A 36-year-old female driver also sustained head injuries and whiplash. Both vehicles were traveling south; the sedan was making a right turn. The police report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors were cited in the data. The crash left vulnerable road users hurt, with no clear cause identified by police.
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Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸May 22 - A sedan hit a young woman in the crosswalk on Rockaway Blvd. She crossed with the signal. The driver failed to yield. She suffered a head injury. The street stayed busy. The danger stayed real.
A 23-year-old woman was injured when a sedan struck her as she crossed Rockaway Blvd at 143 St in Queens. According to the police report, the pedestrian was crossing with the signal at the intersection when the driver, heading north and making a right turn, failed to yield the right-of-way. The impact caused a head abrasion. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. No other errors or factors are cited.
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Distracted Drivers Collide on Jamaica Avenue▸May 20 - Two SUVs crashed on Jamaica Avenue. Driver inattention sent metal into metal. One driver and a front passenger suffered whiplash and chest injuries. Distraction ruled the moment.
Two SUVs collided at Jamaica Avenue and 196th Street in Queens. According to the police report, both vehicles were operated by licensed drivers heading west. One SUV was making a left turn, the other going straight. Driver inattention and distraction were listed as contributing factors for both. The crash left a 67-year-old male driver and a 63-year-old female front passenger injured, both suffering whiplash and chest injuries. The report notes lap belts and harnesses were used. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The police report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary cause.
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Distracted Driving Injures Two on Murdock Ave▸May 19 - Two women hurt in Queens crash. Sedans collide. Both suffer back pain. Police cite driver inattention. Night falls hard on Murdock Avenue.
Two sedans crashed on Murdock Avenue at 200th Street in Queens. According to the police report, both vehicles were traveling northwest when the collision occurred. A 20-year-old front passenger and a 25-year-old driver, both women, suffered back injuries and shock. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the main contributing factor. The impact struck the center front and back ends of the cars. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. No other contributing factors were cited in the report.
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Dump Truck Overturns on Rockaway Boulevard▸May 19 - A dump truck flipped on Rockaway Boulevard. Two men hurt. One struck in the head, one in the back. Oversized vehicle. Unsafe speed. Metal and pain on the asphalt.
A dump truck overturned on Rockaway Boulevard near I 678 in Queens. Two men, aged 24 and 26, were injured. One suffered a head injury, the other a back injury. According to the police report, the crash involved an oversized vehicle and unsafe speed. The truck was making a right turn when it flipped, damaging the right front quarter panel. Both driver and passenger were in shock. The report lists 'Oversized Vehicle' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors.
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Distracted Driving Injures Children in Queens Crash▸May 17 - Two children hurt in Queens. Sedans collide on 120 Road. Driver inattention listed. Impact leaves young passengers aching. Streets stay dangerous for the smallest riders.
A crash on 120 Road and Farmers Blvd in Queens involved two sedans. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' contributed to the collision. A 12-year-old girl suffered back pain and a 7-year-old boy sustained a knee and leg injury. Both were rear passengers. A 34-year-old female driver reported neck pain. The report lists no other contributing factors before driver inattention. The crash underscores the risk to young passengers when drivers lose focus.
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Pick-up Truck Hits Elderly Pedestrian on Jamaica Ave▸May 16 - A pick-up truck struck a 73-year-old man crossing with the signal on Jamaica Ave. The pedestrian suffered facial injuries and shock. Center front end impact. No driver errors listed. System failed to protect.
A pick-up truck struck a 73-year-old man as he crossed Jamaica Ave with the signal. According to the police report, the pedestrian suffered facial injuries and was in shock. The point of impact was the center front end of the vehicle. No driver errors or contributing factors were listed in the data. The report notes the pedestrian was crossing legally at the intersection. No helmet or signal issues are mentioned. The crash left a vulnerable road user hurt in Queens.
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Distracted Drivers Collide on Jamaica Avenue▸May 16 - Two vehicles crashed on Jamaica Avenue. One driver suffered neck injuries. Police cite driver distraction. Passengers shaken. Metal twisted. Streets stayed dangerous.
A pick-up truck and a sedan collided at Jamaica Avenue and 160th Street in Queens. According to the police report, both vehicles were involved in the crash due to 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' One driver, a 33-year-old man, suffered neck injuries and shock. Several passengers were also involved, with injuries listed as unspecified. The sedan was starting from parking, while the truck was making a right turn. The report highlights driver distraction as the key contributing factor. No other contributing factors were listed.
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Distracted Driver Strikes Pedestrian in Queens Crosswalk▸May 14 - A BMW sedan hit a 48-year-old man crossing 203rd Street at Hollis Ave. The driver was distracted. The man suffered a bruised hip and shock. The crash happened in a marked crosswalk.
A BMW sedan traveling south on 203rd Street struck a 48-year-old man as he crossed at Hollis Avenue in a marked crosswalk. According to the police report, the driver was inattentive and distracted. The pedestrian suffered a contusion to his hip and upper leg and was in shock. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. No other errors or factors are noted. The crash underscores the danger faced by pedestrians in crosswalks when drivers fail to pay attention.
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Comrie Opposes Idaho Stop Bill Citing Senior Concerns▸May 14 - Victims and advocates marched to Albany. They demanded action for safer streets. Lawmakers split on bills: some backed speed controls, others balked. The Senate killed an anti-congestion bill. The fight for vulnerable lives pressed on, urgent and raw.
On May 14, 2025, victims of road violence and Families for Safe Streets lobbied at the State Capitol for the SAFE Streets Package. This package includes the 'Idaho stop' bill and the 'Stop Super-Speeders' bill. The event saw support from several Assembly members and a senator for speed controls, while Sen. Anthony Palumbo and Assembly Member Michael Novakhov opposed the super speeder bill, citing government overreach. Sen. Leroy Comrie opposed the Idaho stop bill, citing concerns for seniors. Separately, Senate bill S533, which aimed to block congestion pricing, was defeated in the Senate Transportation Committee. Chair Jeremy Cooney stressed, 'You have to have a plan. If you don’t have a plan, what are [you] doing to get the $15 billion revenue?' The day highlighted the rift between safety demands and political resistance, with victims' voices at the center.
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Pain Points: Victims of Road Violence Make Annual Pilgrimage to Demand Safe Streets,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-05-14
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Defective Brakes Injure Three on Merrick Blvd▸May 12 - Brakes failed. Metal struck metal. Three people hurt. Neck injuries. Archer Avenue shook with the crash. System failed. Lives changed in seconds.
A crash on Merrick Blvd at Archer Ave in Queens left three people injured, including two women and a man, all suffering neck injuries. According to the police report, both vehicles—a box truck and an SUV—were traveling west when defective brakes caused the collision. The report lists 'Brakes Defective' as the main contributing factor. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The impact left one passenger partially ejected. The system failed to protect those inside. No other contributing factors were cited.
May 25 - A Cadillac SUV struck a parked van on 145th Street. The SUV driver, a 51-year-old woman, suffered bruises. Police cite driver distraction. The SUV driver was unlicensed. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The street stayed quiet after the crash.
A collision occurred on 145th Street in Queens involving a Cadillac SUV and a parked Ford van. According to the police report, the SUV was traveling east when it hit the van. The driver of the SUV, a 51-year-old woman, sustained contusions to her entire body. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The report also notes the SUV driver was unlicensed. No pedestrians, cyclists, or bystanders were reported injured. The van was unoccupied at the time of the crash. The impact damaged the left front bumper of both vehicles. No other contributing factors were listed in the police report.
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Sedan Crash on Van Wyck Leaves Two Hurt▸May 25 - A sedan struck hard on Van Wyck Expressway. Two men suffered head injuries. One passenger lost consciousness. Outside distraction played a role. Metal twisted. Pain lingered. The road stayed open. The danger stayed real.
A sedan traveling north on Van Wyck Expressway crashed, injuring two men. According to the police report, both the 21-year-old driver and a 26-year-old front passenger suffered head injuries, with the passenger found unconscious. The report lists 'Outside Car Distraction' as a contributing factor. The vehicle’s center front end took the brunt of the impact. Another occupant was involved but his injuries were unspecified. No pedestrians or cyclists were reported hurt. The data points to driver distraction as the key error. Both injured men wore lap belts and harnesses. The crash left pain and trauma inside the car, while the road outside remained unchanged.
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SUVs Strike Stopped Cars on Rockaway Boulevard▸May 24 - Two SUVs slammed into stopped cars on Rockaway Boulevard. Two people suffered whiplash. Police cite unsafe speed. Metal and glass scattered. The street fell silent.
Two SUVs and a sedan collided on Rockaway Boulevard in Queens. According to the police report, unsafe speed was a contributing factor. Two people, a 54-year-old male driver and a 60-year-old female passenger, were injured with whiplash and back or neck pain. The crash involved vehicles stopped in traffic and one SUV moving straight ahead. Police list 'Unsafe Speed' as the driver error. No other contributing factors are noted.
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SUV Hits Parked Sedan on Jamaica Avenue▸May 24 - Night crash in Queens. SUV slams into parked sedan. Six people hurt, including a child. Head injuries, shock, pain. Police cite cell phone use and passenger distraction. Metal and glass. Sirens in the dark.
A station wagon SUV struck a parked sedan on Jamaica Avenue in Queens, injuring six people. According to the police report, both cell phone (hand-held) use and passenger distraction contributed to the crash. The impact left drivers and passengers with head injuries, shock, and pain. A three-year-old child was among those hurt. One driver was trapped. The police report lists 'Cell Phone (hand-Held)' and 'Passenger Distraction' as contributing factors. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the data. The crash highlights the danger when attention slips behind the wheel.
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Three Hurt as Sedans Collide on 178th Street▸May 23 - Two sedans crashed on 178th Street in Queens. Three men suffered head and chest injuries. Airbags deployed. Shock set in. The police listed 'Other Vehicular' as a factor. The street bore the brunt. Metal and bodies took the impact.
Two sedans collided on 178th Street at 93rd Avenue in Queens. According to the police report, three men were injured—two drivers and a front-seat passenger. The injured suffered head and chest trauma and reported pain and shock. Airbags deployed in both vehicles. The police listed 'Other Vehicular' as a contributing factor. No specific driver errors such as failure to yield or distraction were cited in the report. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash left three people hurt and the cars damaged, with the impact focused on the front bumpers.
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SUV Strikes Sedan on Merrick Boulevard▸May 22 - Two cars met hard on Merrick Boulevard. Steel hit steel. A woman suffered neck pain. An eight-year-old rode in back. Police blamed vehicle actions and slick pavement. The night air held the sound of impact. No one walked away untouched.
A crash occurred on Merrick Boulevard at 180th Street in Queens. Two vehicles, a sedan and an SUV, collided while traveling west. According to the police report, a 43-year-old woman driving the sedan suffered a neck injury. An eight-year-old boy, riding as a rear passenger, was also involved. Three other occupants, including a 33-year-old man and a 43-year-old woman, were listed with unspecified injuries. Police cited 'Other Vehicular' factors and 'Pavement Slippery' as contributing causes. Both vehicles sustained damage at their front and rear ends. The report highlights driver actions and road conditions as key factors in the crash.
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SUVs Rear-End Sedan on Guy R Brewer Blvd▸May 22 - Two SUVs slammed into a sedan’s rear on Guy R Brewer Boulevard. Metal crumpled. Two drivers hurt—one with a bruised arm, another with back pain. Police cited following too closely. The street stayed busy. The danger stayed real.
Three vehicles collided on Guy R Brewer Boulevard at North Conduit Avenue in Queens. According to the police report, two SUVs struck the rear of a sedan. Two drivers were injured: one suffered a contusion to the arm, the other reported back pain. Four other occupants had unspecified injuries. The report lists 'Following Too Closely' and 'Other Vehicular' as contributing factors. Both SUVs hit the sedan’s center back end with their front ends. All drivers were licensed. No mention of helmet or signal use as a factor. The crash highlights the risk when drivers fail to keep safe distance, as documented in the police report.
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Pedestrian Struck Crossing With Signal on 170 St▸May 22 - A man crossing 170 Street with the signal was hit. A pickup and a sedan collided. The pedestrian suffered a bruised leg. A driver got head injuries. The police listed no clear cause. The street stayed dangerous. Metal met flesh. Pain followed.
A 64-year-old man was injured while crossing 170 Street at Liberty Avenue in Queens. According to the police report, he was a pedestrian at the intersection, crossing with the signal, when a pickup truck and a sedan collided. The pedestrian suffered a contusion to his lower leg and foot. A 36-year-old female driver also sustained head injuries and whiplash. Both vehicles were traveling south; the sedan was making a right turn. The police report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors were cited in the data. The crash left vulnerable road users hurt, with no clear cause identified by police.
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Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸May 22 - A sedan hit a young woman in the crosswalk on Rockaway Blvd. She crossed with the signal. The driver failed to yield. She suffered a head injury. The street stayed busy. The danger stayed real.
A 23-year-old woman was injured when a sedan struck her as she crossed Rockaway Blvd at 143 St in Queens. According to the police report, the pedestrian was crossing with the signal at the intersection when the driver, heading north and making a right turn, failed to yield the right-of-way. The impact caused a head abrasion. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. No other errors or factors are cited.
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Distracted Drivers Collide on Jamaica Avenue▸May 20 - Two SUVs crashed on Jamaica Avenue. Driver inattention sent metal into metal. One driver and a front passenger suffered whiplash and chest injuries. Distraction ruled the moment.
Two SUVs collided at Jamaica Avenue and 196th Street in Queens. According to the police report, both vehicles were operated by licensed drivers heading west. One SUV was making a left turn, the other going straight. Driver inattention and distraction were listed as contributing factors for both. The crash left a 67-year-old male driver and a 63-year-old female front passenger injured, both suffering whiplash and chest injuries. The report notes lap belts and harnesses were used. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The police report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary cause.
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Distracted Driving Injures Two on Murdock Ave▸May 19 - Two women hurt in Queens crash. Sedans collide. Both suffer back pain. Police cite driver inattention. Night falls hard on Murdock Avenue.
Two sedans crashed on Murdock Avenue at 200th Street in Queens. According to the police report, both vehicles were traveling northwest when the collision occurred. A 20-year-old front passenger and a 25-year-old driver, both women, suffered back injuries and shock. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the main contributing factor. The impact struck the center front and back ends of the cars. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. No other contributing factors were cited in the report.
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Dump Truck Overturns on Rockaway Boulevard▸May 19 - A dump truck flipped on Rockaway Boulevard. Two men hurt. One struck in the head, one in the back. Oversized vehicle. Unsafe speed. Metal and pain on the asphalt.
A dump truck overturned on Rockaway Boulevard near I 678 in Queens. Two men, aged 24 and 26, were injured. One suffered a head injury, the other a back injury. According to the police report, the crash involved an oversized vehicle and unsafe speed. The truck was making a right turn when it flipped, damaging the right front quarter panel. Both driver and passenger were in shock. The report lists 'Oversized Vehicle' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors.
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Distracted Driving Injures Children in Queens Crash▸May 17 - Two children hurt in Queens. Sedans collide on 120 Road. Driver inattention listed. Impact leaves young passengers aching. Streets stay dangerous for the smallest riders.
A crash on 120 Road and Farmers Blvd in Queens involved two sedans. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' contributed to the collision. A 12-year-old girl suffered back pain and a 7-year-old boy sustained a knee and leg injury. Both were rear passengers. A 34-year-old female driver reported neck pain. The report lists no other contributing factors before driver inattention. The crash underscores the risk to young passengers when drivers lose focus.
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Pick-up Truck Hits Elderly Pedestrian on Jamaica Ave▸May 16 - A pick-up truck struck a 73-year-old man crossing with the signal on Jamaica Ave. The pedestrian suffered facial injuries and shock. Center front end impact. No driver errors listed. System failed to protect.
A pick-up truck struck a 73-year-old man as he crossed Jamaica Ave with the signal. According to the police report, the pedestrian suffered facial injuries and was in shock. The point of impact was the center front end of the vehicle. No driver errors or contributing factors were listed in the data. The report notes the pedestrian was crossing legally at the intersection. No helmet or signal issues are mentioned. The crash left a vulnerable road user hurt in Queens.
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Distracted Drivers Collide on Jamaica Avenue▸May 16 - Two vehicles crashed on Jamaica Avenue. One driver suffered neck injuries. Police cite driver distraction. Passengers shaken. Metal twisted. Streets stayed dangerous.
A pick-up truck and a sedan collided at Jamaica Avenue and 160th Street in Queens. According to the police report, both vehicles were involved in the crash due to 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' One driver, a 33-year-old man, suffered neck injuries and shock. Several passengers were also involved, with injuries listed as unspecified. The sedan was starting from parking, while the truck was making a right turn. The report highlights driver distraction as the key contributing factor. No other contributing factors were listed.
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Distracted Driver Strikes Pedestrian in Queens Crosswalk▸May 14 - A BMW sedan hit a 48-year-old man crossing 203rd Street at Hollis Ave. The driver was distracted. The man suffered a bruised hip and shock. The crash happened in a marked crosswalk.
A BMW sedan traveling south on 203rd Street struck a 48-year-old man as he crossed at Hollis Avenue in a marked crosswalk. According to the police report, the driver was inattentive and distracted. The pedestrian suffered a contusion to his hip and upper leg and was in shock. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. No other errors or factors are noted. The crash underscores the danger faced by pedestrians in crosswalks when drivers fail to pay attention.
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Comrie Opposes Idaho Stop Bill Citing Senior Concerns▸May 14 - Victims and advocates marched to Albany. They demanded action for safer streets. Lawmakers split on bills: some backed speed controls, others balked. The Senate killed an anti-congestion bill. The fight for vulnerable lives pressed on, urgent and raw.
On May 14, 2025, victims of road violence and Families for Safe Streets lobbied at the State Capitol for the SAFE Streets Package. This package includes the 'Idaho stop' bill and the 'Stop Super-Speeders' bill. The event saw support from several Assembly members and a senator for speed controls, while Sen. Anthony Palumbo and Assembly Member Michael Novakhov opposed the super speeder bill, citing government overreach. Sen. Leroy Comrie opposed the Idaho stop bill, citing concerns for seniors. Separately, Senate bill S533, which aimed to block congestion pricing, was defeated in the Senate Transportation Committee. Chair Jeremy Cooney stressed, 'You have to have a plan. If you don’t have a plan, what are [you] doing to get the $15 billion revenue?' The day highlighted the rift between safety demands and political resistance, with victims' voices at the center.
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Pain Points: Victims of Road Violence Make Annual Pilgrimage to Demand Safe Streets,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-05-14
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Defective Brakes Injure Three on Merrick Blvd▸May 12 - Brakes failed. Metal struck metal. Three people hurt. Neck injuries. Archer Avenue shook with the crash. System failed. Lives changed in seconds.
A crash on Merrick Blvd at Archer Ave in Queens left three people injured, including two women and a man, all suffering neck injuries. According to the police report, both vehicles—a box truck and an SUV—were traveling west when defective brakes caused the collision. The report lists 'Brakes Defective' as the main contributing factor. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The impact left one passenger partially ejected. The system failed to protect those inside. No other contributing factors were cited.
May 25 - A sedan struck hard on Van Wyck Expressway. Two men suffered head injuries. One passenger lost consciousness. Outside distraction played a role. Metal twisted. Pain lingered. The road stayed open. The danger stayed real.
A sedan traveling north on Van Wyck Expressway crashed, injuring two men. According to the police report, both the 21-year-old driver and a 26-year-old front passenger suffered head injuries, with the passenger found unconscious. The report lists 'Outside Car Distraction' as a contributing factor. The vehicle’s center front end took the brunt of the impact. Another occupant was involved but his injuries were unspecified. No pedestrians or cyclists were reported hurt. The data points to driver distraction as the key error. Both injured men wore lap belts and harnesses. The crash left pain and trauma inside the car, while the road outside remained unchanged.
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SUVs Strike Stopped Cars on Rockaway Boulevard▸May 24 - Two SUVs slammed into stopped cars on Rockaway Boulevard. Two people suffered whiplash. Police cite unsafe speed. Metal and glass scattered. The street fell silent.
Two SUVs and a sedan collided on Rockaway Boulevard in Queens. According to the police report, unsafe speed was a contributing factor. Two people, a 54-year-old male driver and a 60-year-old female passenger, were injured with whiplash and back or neck pain. The crash involved vehicles stopped in traffic and one SUV moving straight ahead. Police list 'Unsafe Speed' as the driver error. No other contributing factors are noted.
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SUV Hits Parked Sedan on Jamaica Avenue▸May 24 - Night crash in Queens. SUV slams into parked sedan. Six people hurt, including a child. Head injuries, shock, pain. Police cite cell phone use and passenger distraction. Metal and glass. Sirens in the dark.
A station wagon SUV struck a parked sedan on Jamaica Avenue in Queens, injuring six people. According to the police report, both cell phone (hand-held) use and passenger distraction contributed to the crash. The impact left drivers and passengers with head injuries, shock, and pain. A three-year-old child was among those hurt. One driver was trapped. The police report lists 'Cell Phone (hand-Held)' and 'Passenger Distraction' as contributing factors. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the data. The crash highlights the danger when attention slips behind the wheel.
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Three Hurt as Sedans Collide on 178th Street▸May 23 - Two sedans crashed on 178th Street in Queens. Three men suffered head and chest injuries. Airbags deployed. Shock set in. The police listed 'Other Vehicular' as a factor. The street bore the brunt. Metal and bodies took the impact.
Two sedans collided on 178th Street at 93rd Avenue in Queens. According to the police report, three men were injured—two drivers and a front-seat passenger. The injured suffered head and chest trauma and reported pain and shock. Airbags deployed in both vehicles. The police listed 'Other Vehicular' as a contributing factor. No specific driver errors such as failure to yield or distraction were cited in the report. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash left three people hurt and the cars damaged, with the impact focused on the front bumpers.
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SUV Strikes Sedan on Merrick Boulevard▸May 22 - Two cars met hard on Merrick Boulevard. Steel hit steel. A woman suffered neck pain. An eight-year-old rode in back. Police blamed vehicle actions and slick pavement. The night air held the sound of impact. No one walked away untouched.
A crash occurred on Merrick Boulevard at 180th Street in Queens. Two vehicles, a sedan and an SUV, collided while traveling west. According to the police report, a 43-year-old woman driving the sedan suffered a neck injury. An eight-year-old boy, riding as a rear passenger, was also involved. Three other occupants, including a 33-year-old man and a 43-year-old woman, were listed with unspecified injuries. Police cited 'Other Vehicular' factors and 'Pavement Slippery' as contributing causes. Both vehicles sustained damage at their front and rear ends. The report highlights driver actions and road conditions as key factors in the crash.
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SUVs Rear-End Sedan on Guy R Brewer Blvd▸May 22 - Two SUVs slammed into a sedan’s rear on Guy R Brewer Boulevard. Metal crumpled. Two drivers hurt—one with a bruised arm, another with back pain. Police cited following too closely. The street stayed busy. The danger stayed real.
Three vehicles collided on Guy R Brewer Boulevard at North Conduit Avenue in Queens. According to the police report, two SUVs struck the rear of a sedan. Two drivers were injured: one suffered a contusion to the arm, the other reported back pain. Four other occupants had unspecified injuries. The report lists 'Following Too Closely' and 'Other Vehicular' as contributing factors. Both SUVs hit the sedan’s center back end with their front ends. All drivers were licensed. No mention of helmet or signal use as a factor. The crash highlights the risk when drivers fail to keep safe distance, as documented in the police report.
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Pedestrian Struck Crossing With Signal on 170 St▸May 22 - A man crossing 170 Street with the signal was hit. A pickup and a sedan collided. The pedestrian suffered a bruised leg. A driver got head injuries. The police listed no clear cause. The street stayed dangerous. Metal met flesh. Pain followed.
A 64-year-old man was injured while crossing 170 Street at Liberty Avenue in Queens. According to the police report, he was a pedestrian at the intersection, crossing with the signal, when a pickup truck and a sedan collided. The pedestrian suffered a contusion to his lower leg and foot. A 36-year-old female driver also sustained head injuries and whiplash. Both vehicles were traveling south; the sedan was making a right turn. The police report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors were cited in the data. The crash left vulnerable road users hurt, with no clear cause identified by police.
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Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸May 22 - A sedan hit a young woman in the crosswalk on Rockaway Blvd. She crossed with the signal. The driver failed to yield. She suffered a head injury. The street stayed busy. The danger stayed real.
A 23-year-old woman was injured when a sedan struck her as she crossed Rockaway Blvd at 143 St in Queens. According to the police report, the pedestrian was crossing with the signal at the intersection when the driver, heading north and making a right turn, failed to yield the right-of-way. The impact caused a head abrasion. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. No other errors or factors are cited.
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Distracted Drivers Collide on Jamaica Avenue▸May 20 - Two SUVs crashed on Jamaica Avenue. Driver inattention sent metal into metal. One driver and a front passenger suffered whiplash and chest injuries. Distraction ruled the moment.
Two SUVs collided at Jamaica Avenue and 196th Street in Queens. According to the police report, both vehicles were operated by licensed drivers heading west. One SUV was making a left turn, the other going straight. Driver inattention and distraction were listed as contributing factors for both. The crash left a 67-year-old male driver and a 63-year-old female front passenger injured, both suffering whiplash and chest injuries. The report notes lap belts and harnesses were used. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The police report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary cause.
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Distracted Driving Injures Two on Murdock Ave▸May 19 - Two women hurt in Queens crash. Sedans collide. Both suffer back pain. Police cite driver inattention. Night falls hard on Murdock Avenue.
Two sedans crashed on Murdock Avenue at 200th Street in Queens. According to the police report, both vehicles were traveling northwest when the collision occurred. A 20-year-old front passenger and a 25-year-old driver, both women, suffered back injuries and shock. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the main contributing factor. The impact struck the center front and back ends of the cars. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. No other contributing factors were cited in the report.
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Dump Truck Overturns on Rockaway Boulevard▸May 19 - A dump truck flipped on Rockaway Boulevard. Two men hurt. One struck in the head, one in the back. Oversized vehicle. Unsafe speed. Metal and pain on the asphalt.
A dump truck overturned on Rockaway Boulevard near I 678 in Queens. Two men, aged 24 and 26, were injured. One suffered a head injury, the other a back injury. According to the police report, the crash involved an oversized vehicle and unsafe speed. The truck was making a right turn when it flipped, damaging the right front quarter panel. Both driver and passenger were in shock. The report lists 'Oversized Vehicle' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors.
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Distracted Driving Injures Children in Queens Crash▸May 17 - Two children hurt in Queens. Sedans collide on 120 Road. Driver inattention listed. Impact leaves young passengers aching. Streets stay dangerous for the smallest riders.
A crash on 120 Road and Farmers Blvd in Queens involved two sedans. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' contributed to the collision. A 12-year-old girl suffered back pain and a 7-year-old boy sustained a knee and leg injury. Both were rear passengers. A 34-year-old female driver reported neck pain. The report lists no other contributing factors before driver inattention. The crash underscores the risk to young passengers when drivers lose focus.
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Pick-up Truck Hits Elderly Pedestrian on Jamaica Ave▸May 16 - A pick-up truck struck a 73-year-old man crossing with the signal on Jamaica Ave. The pedestrian suffered facial injuries and shock. Center front end impact. No driver errors listed. System failed to protect.
A pick-up truck struck a 73-year-old man as he crossed Jamaica Ave with the signal. According to the police report, the pedestrian suffered facial injuries and was in shock. The point of impact was the center front end of the vehicle. No driver errors or contributing factors were listed in the data. The report notes the pedestrian was crossing legally at the intersection. No helmet or signal issues are mentioned. The crash left a vulnerable road user hurt in Queens.
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Distracted Drivers Collide on Jamaica Avenue▸May 16 - Two vehicles crashed on Jamaica Avenue. One driver suffered neck injuries. Police cite driver distraction. Passengers shaken. Metal twisted. Streets stayed dangerous.
A pick-up truck and a sedan collided at Jamaica Avenue and 160th Street in Queens. According to the police report, both vehicles were involved in the crash due to 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' One driver, a 33-year-old man, suffered neck injuries and shock. Several passengers were also involved, with injuries listed as unspecified. The sedan was starting from parking, while the truck was making a right turn. The report highlights driver distraction as the key contributing factor. No other contributing factors were listed.
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Distracted Driver Strikes Pedestrian in Queens Crosswalk▸May 14 - A BMW sedan hit a 48-year-old man crossing 203rd Street at Hollis Ave. The driver was distracted. The man suffered a bruised hip and shock. The crash happened in a marked crosswalk.
A BMW sedan traveling south on 203rd Street struck a 48-year-old man as he crossed at Hollis Avenue in a marked crosswalk. According to the police report, the driver was inattentive and distracted. The pedestrian suffered a contusion to his hip and upper leg and was in shock. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. No other errors or factors are noted. The crash underscores the danger faced by pedestrians in crosswalks when drivers fail to pay attention.
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Comrie Opposes Idaho Stop Bill Citing Senior Concerns▸May 14 - Victims and advocates marched to Albany. They demanded action for safer streets. Lawmakers split on bills: some backed speed controls, others balked. The Senate killed an anti-congestion bill. The fight for vulnerable lives pressed on, urgent and raw.
On May 14, 2025, victims of road violence and Families for Safe Streets lobbied at the State Capitol for the SAFE Streets Package. This package includes the 'Idaho stop' bill and the 'Stop Super-Speeders' bill. The event saw support from several Assembly members and a senator for speed controls, while Sen. Anthony Palumbo and Assembly Member Michael Novakhov opposed the super speeder bill, citing government overreach. Sen. Leroy Comrie opposed the Idaho stop bill, citing concerns for seniors. Separately, Senate bill S533, which aimed to block congestion pricing, was defeated in the Senate Transportation Committee. Chair Jeremy Cooney stressed, 'You have to have a plan. If you don’t have a plan, what are [you] doing to get the $15 billion revenue?' The day highlighted the rift between safety demands and political resistance, with victims' voices at the center.
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Pain Points: Victims of Road Violence Make Annual Pilgrimage to Demand Safe Streets,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-05-14
12
Defective Brakes Injure Three on Merrick Blvd▸May 12 - Brakes failed. Metal struck metal. Three people hurt. Neck injuries. Archer Avenue shook with the crash. System failed. Lives changed in seconds.
A crash on Merrick Blvd at Archer Ave in Queens left three people injured, including two women and a man, all suffering neck injuries. According to the police report, both vehicles—a box truck and an SUV—were traveling west when defective brakes caused the collision. The report lists 'Brakes Defective' as the main contributing factor. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The impact left one passenger partially ejected. The system failed to protect those inside. No other contributing factors were cited.
May 24 - Two SUVs slammed into stopped cars on Rockaway Boulevard. Two people suffered whiplash. Police cite unsafe speed. Metal and glass scattered. The street fell silent.
Two SUVs and a sedan collided on Rockaway Boulevard in Queens. According to the police report, unsafe speed was a contributing factor. Two people, a 54-year-old male driver and a 60-year-old female passenger, were injured with whiplash and back or neck pain. The crash involved vehicles stopped in traffic and one SUV moving straight ahead. Police list 'Unsafe Speed' as the driver error. No other contributing factors are noted.
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SUV Hits Parked Sedan on Jamaica Avenue▸May 24 - Night crash in Queens. SUV slams into parked sedan. Six people hurt, including a child. Head injuries, shock, pain. Police cite cell phone use and passenger distraction. Metal and glass. Sirens in the dark.
A station wagon SUV struck a parked sedan on Jamaica Avenue in Queens, injuring six people. According to the police report, both cell phone (hand-held) use and passenger distraction contributed to the crash. The impact left drivers and passengers with head injuries, shock, and pain. A three-year-old child was among those hurt. One driver was trapped. The police report lists 'Cell Phone (hand-Held)' and 'Passenger Distraction' as contributing factors. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the data. The crash highlights the danger when attention slips behind the wheel.
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Three Hurt as Sedans Collide on 178th Street▸May 23 - Two sedans crashed on 178th Street in Queens. Three men suffered head and chest injuries. Airbags deployed. Shock set in. The police listed 'Other Vehicular' as a factor. The street bore the brunt. Metal and bodies took the impact.
Two sedans collided on 178th Street at 93rd Avenue in Queens. According to the police report, three men were injured—two drivers and a front-seat passenger. The injured suffered head and chest trauma and reported pain and shock. Airbags deployed in both vehicles. The police listed 'Other Vehicular' as a contributing factor. No specific driver errors such as failure to yield or distraction were cited in the report. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash left three people hurt and the cars damaged, with the impact focused on the front bumpers.
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SUV Strikes Sedan on Merrick Boulevard▸May 22 - Two cars met hard on Merrick Boulevard. Steel hit steel. A woman suffered neck pain. An eight-year-old rode in back. Police blamed vehicle actions and slick pavement. The night air held the sound of impact. No one walked away untouched.
A crash occurred on Merrick Boulevard at 180th Street in Queens. Two vehicles, a sedan and an SUV, collided while traveling west. According to the police report, a 43-year-old woman driving the sedan suffered a neck injury. An eight-year-old boy, riding as a rear passenger, was also involved. Three other occupants, including a 33-year-old man and a 43-year-old woman, were listed with unspecified injuries. Police cited 'Other Vehicular' factors and 'Pavement Slippery' as contributing causes. Both vehicles sustained damage at their front and rear ends. The report highlights driver actions and road conditions as key factors in the crash.
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SUVs Rear-End Sedan on Guy R Brewer Blvd▸May 22 - Two SUVs slammed into a sedan’s rear on Guy R Brewer Boulevard. Metal crumpled. Two drivers hurt—one with a bruised arm, another with back pain. Police cited following too closely. The street stayed busy. The danger stayed real.
Three vehicles collided on Guy R Brewer Boulevard at North Conduit Avenue in Queens. According to the police report, two SUVs struck the rear of a sedan. Two drivers were injured: one suffered a contusion to the arm, the other reported back pain. Four other occupants had unspecified injuries. The report lists 'Following Too Closely' and 'Other Vehicular' as contributing factors. Both SUVs hit the sedan’s center back end with their front ends. All drivers were licensed. No mention of helmet or signal use as a factor. The crash highlights the risk when drivers fail to keep safe distance, as documented in the police report.
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Pedestrian Struck Crossing With Signal on 170 St▸May 22 - A man crossing 170 Street with the signal was hit. A pickup and a sedan collided. The pedestrian suffered a bruised leg. A driver got head injuries. The police listed no clear cause. The street stayed dangerous. Metal met flesh. Pain followed.
A 64-year-old man was injured while crossing 170 Street at Liberty Avenue in Queens. According to the police report, he was a pedestrian at the intersection, crossing with the signal, when a pickup truck and a sedan collided. The pedestrian suffered a contusion to his lower leg and foot. A 36-year-old female driver also sustained head injuries and whiplash. Both vehicles were traveling south; the sedan was making a right turn. The police report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors were cited in the data. The crash left vulnerable road users hurt, with no clear cause identified by police.
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Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸May 22 - A sedan hit a young woman in the crosswalk on Rockaway Blvd. She crossed with the signal. The driver failed to yield. She suffered a head injury. The street stayed busy. The danger stayed real.
A 23-year-old woman was injured when a sedan struck her as she crossed Rockaway Blvd at 143 St in Queens. According to the police report, the pedestrian was crossing with the signal at the intersection when the driver, heading north and making a right turn, failed to yield the right-of-way. The impact caused a head abrasion. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. No other errors or factors are cited.
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Distracted Drivers Collide on Jamaica Avenue▸May 20 - Two SUVs crashed on Jamaica Avenue. Driver inattention sent metal into metal. One driver and a front passenger suffered whiplash and chest injuries. Distraction ruled the moment.
Two SUVs collided at Jamaica Avenue and 196th Street in Queens. According to the police report, both vehicles were operated by licensed drivers heading west. One SUV was making a left turn, the other going straight. Driver inattention and distraction were listed as contributing factors for both. The crash left a 67-year-old male driver and a 63-year-old female front passenger injured, both suffering whiplash and chest injuries. The report notes lap belts and harnesses were used. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The police report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary cause.
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Distracted Driving Injures Two on Murdock Ave▸May 19 - Two women hurt in Queens crash. Sedans collide. Both suffer back pain. Police cite driver inattention. Night falls hard on Murdock Avenue.
Two sedans crashed on Murdock Avenue at 200th Street in Queens. According to the police report, both vehicles were traveling northwest when the collision occurred. A 20-year-old front passenger and a 25-year-old driver, both women, suffered back injuries and shock. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the main contributing factor. The impact struck the center front and back ends of the cars. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. No other contributing factors were cited in the report.
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Dump Truck Overturns on Rockaway Boulevard▸May 19 - A dump truck flipped on Rockaway Boulevard. Two men hurt. One struck in the head, one in the back. Oversized vehicle. Unsafe speed. Metal and pain on the asphalt.
A dump truck overturned on Rockaway Boulevard near I 678 in Queens. Two men, aged 24 and 26, were injured. One suffered a head injury, the other a back injury. According to the police report, the crash involved an oversized vehicle and unsafe speed. The truck was making a right turn when it flipped, damaging the right front quarter panel. Both driver and passenger were in shock. The report lists 'Oversized Vehicle' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors.
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Distracted Driving Injures Children in Queens Crash▸May 17 - Two children hurt in Queens. Sedans collide on 120 Road. Driver inattention listed. Impact leaves young passengers aching. Streets stay dangerous for the smallest riders.
A crash on 120 Road and Farmers Blvd in Queens involved two sedans. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' contributed to the collision. A 12-year-old girl suffered back pain and a 7-year-old boy sustained a knee and leg injury. Both were rear passengers. A 34-year-old female driver reported neck pain. The report lists no other contributing factors before driver inattention. The crash underscores the risk to young passengers when drivers lose focus.
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Pick-up Truck Hits Elderly Pedestrian on Jamaica Ave▸May 16 - A pick-up truck struck a 73-year-old man crossing with the signal on Jamaica Ave. The pedestrian suffered facial injuries and shock. Center front end impact. No driver errors listed. System failed to protect.
A pick-up truck struck a 73-year-old man as he crossed Jamaica Ave with the signal. According to the police report, the pedestrian suffered facial injuries and was in shock. The point of impact was the center front end of the vehicle. No driver errors or contributing factors were listed in the data. The report notes the pedestrian was crossing legally at the intersection. No helmet or signal issues are mentioned. The crash left a vulnerable road user hurt in Queens.
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Distracted Drivers Collide on Jamaica Avenue▸May 16 - Two vehicles crashed on Jamaica Avenue. One driver suffered neck injuries. Police cite driver distraction. Passengers shaken. Metal twisted. Streets stayed dangerous.
A pick-up truck and a sedan collided at Jamaica Avenue and 160th Street in Queens. According to the police report, both vehicles were involved in the crash due to 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' One driver, a 33-year-old man, suffered neck injuries and shock. Several passengers were also involved, with injuries listed as unspecified. The sedan was starting from parking, while the truck was making a right turn. The report highlights driver distraction as the key contributing factor. No other contributing factors were listed.
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Distracted Driver Strikes Pedestrian in Queens Crosswalk▸May 14 - A BMW sedan hit a 48-year-old man crossing 203rd Street at Hollis Ave. The driver was distracted. The man suffered a bruised hip and shock. The crash happened in a marked crosswalk.
A BMW sedan traveling south on 203rd Street struck a 48-year-old man as he crossed at Hollis Avenue in a marked crosswalk. According to the police report, the driver was inattentive and distracted. The pedestrian suffered a contusion to his hip and upper leg and was in shock. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. No other errors or factors are noted. The crash underscores the danger faced by pedestrians in crosswalks when drivers fail to pay attention.
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Comrie Opposes Idaho Stop Bill Citing Senior Concerns▸May 14 - Victims and advocates marched to Albany. They demanded action for safer streets. Lawmakers split on bills: some backed speed controls, others balked. The Senate killed an anti-congestion bill. The fight for vulnerable lives pressed on, urgent and raw.
On May 14, 2025, victims of road violence and Families for Safe Streets lobbied at the State Capitol for the SAFE Streets Package. This package includes the 'Idaho stop' bill and the 'Stop Super-Speeders' bill. The event saw support from several Assembly members and a senator for speed controls, while Sen. Anthony Palumbo and Assembly Member Michael Novakhov opposed the super speeder bill, citing government overreach. Sen. Leroy Comrie opposed the Idaho stop bill, citing concerns for seniors. Separately, Senate bill S533, which aimed to block congestion pricing, was defeated in the Senate Transportation Committee. Chair Jeremy Cooney stressed, 'You have to have a plan. If you don’t have a plan, what are [you] doing to get the $15 billion revenue?' The day highlighted the rift between safety demands and political resistance, with victims' voices at the center.
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Pain Points: Victims of Road Violence Make Annual Pilgrimage to Demand Safe Streets,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-05-14
12
Defective Brakes Injure Three on Merrick Blvd▸May 12 - Brakes failed. Metal struck metal. Three people hurt. Neck injuries. Archer Avenue shook with the crash. System failed. Lives changed in seconds.
A crash on Merrick Blvd at Archer Ave in Queens left three people injured, including two women and a man, all suffering neck injuries. According to the police report, both vehicles—a box truck and an SUV—were traveling west when defective brakes caused the collision. The report lists 'Brakes Defective' as the main contributing factor. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The impact left one passenger partially ejected. The system failed to protect those inside. No other contributing factors were cited.
May 24 - Night crash in Queens. SUV slams into parked sedan. Six people hurt, including a child. Head injuries, shock, pain. Police cite cell phone use and passenger distraction. Metal and glass. Sirens in the dark.
A station wagon SUV struck a parked sedan on Jamaica Avenue in Queens, injuring six people. According to the police report, both cell phone (hand-held) use and passenger distraction contributed to the crash. The impact left drivers and passengers with head injuries, shock, and pain. A three-year-old child was among those hurt. One driver was trapped. The police report lists 'Cell Phone (hand-Held)' and 'Passenger Distraction' as contributing factors. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the data. The crash highlights the danger when attention slips behind the wheel.
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Three Hurt as Sedans Collide on 178th Street▸May 23 - Two sedans crashed on 178th Street in Queens. Three men suffered head and chest injuries. Airbags deployed. Shock set in. The police listed 'Other Vehicular' as a factor. The street bore the brunt. Metal and bodies took the impact.
Two sedans collided on 178th Street at 93rd Avenue in Queens. According to the police report, three men were injured—two drivers and a front-seat passenger. The injured suffered head and chest trauma and reported pain and shock. Airbags deployed in both vehicles. The police listed 'Other Vehicular' as a contributing factor. No specific driver errors such as failure to yield or distraction were cited in the report. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash left three people hurt and the cars damaged, with the impact focused on the front bumpers.
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SUV Strikes Sedan on Merrick Boulevard▸May 22 - Two cars met hard on Merrick Boulevard. Steel hit steel. A woman suffered neck pain. An eight-year-old rode in back. Police blamed vehicle actions and slick pavement. The night air held the sound of impact. No one walked away untouched.
A crash occurred on Merrick Boulevard at 180th Street in Queens. Two vehicles, a sedan and an SUV, collided while traveling west. According to the police report, a 43-year-old woman driving the sedan suffered a neck injury. An eight-year-old boy, riding as a rear passenger, was also involved. Three other occupants, including a 33-year-old man and a 43-year-old woman, were listed with unspecified injuries. Police cited 'Other Vehicular' factors and 'Pavement Slippery' as contributing causes. Both vehicles sustained damage at their front and rear ends. The report highlights driver actions and road conditions as key factors in the crash.
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SUVs Rear-End Sedan on Guy R Brewer Blvd▸May 22 - Two SUVs slammed into a sedan’s rear on Guy R Brewer Boulevard. Metal crumpled. Two drivers hurt—one with a bruised arm, another with back pain. Police cited following too closely. The street stayed busy. The danger stayed real.
Three vehicles collided on Guy R Brewer Boulevard at North Conduit Avenue in Queens. According to the police report, two SUVs struck the rear of a sedan. Two drivers were injured: one suffered a contusion to the arm, the other reported back pain. Four other occupants had unspecified injuries. The report lists 'Following Too Closely' and 'Other Vehicular' as contributing factors. Both SUVs hit the sedan’s center back end with their front ends. All drivers were licensed. No mention of helmet or signal use as a factor. The crash highlights the risk when drivers fail to keep safe distance, as documented in the police report.
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Pedestrian Struck Crossing With Signal on 170 St▸May 22 - A man crossing 170 Street with the signal was hit. A pickup and a sedan collided. The pedestrian suffered a bruised leg. A driver got head injuries. The police listed no clear cause. The street stayed dangerous. Metal met flesh. Pain followed.
A 64-year-old man was injured while crossing 170 Street at Liberty Avenue in Queens. According to the police report, he was a pedestrian at the intersection, crossing with the signal, when a pickup truck and a sedan collided. The pedestrian suffered a contusion to his lower leg and foot. A 36-year-old female driver also sustained head injuries and whiplash. Both vehicles were traveling south; the sedan was making a right turn. The police report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors were cited in the data. The crash left vulnerable road users hurt, with no clear cause identified by police.
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Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸May 22 - A sedan hit a young woman in the crosswalk on Rockaway Blvd. She crossed with the signal. The driver failed to yield. She suffered a head injury. The street stayed busy. The danger stayed real.
A 23-year-old woman was injured when a sedan struck her as she crossed Rockaway Blvd at 143 St in Queens. According to the police report, the pedestrian was crossing with the signal at the intersection when the driver, heading north and making a right turn, failed to yield the right-of-way. The impact caused a head abrasion. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. No other errors or factors are cited.
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Distracted Drivers Collide on Jamaica Avenue▸May 20 - Two SUVs crashed on Jamaica Avenue. Driver inattention sent metal into metal. One driver and a front passenger suffered whiplash and chest injuries. Distraction ruled the moment.
Two SUVs collided at Jamaica Avenue and 196th Street in Queens. According to the police report, both vehicles were operated by licensed drivers heading west. One SUV was making a left turn, the other going straight. Driver inattention and distraction were listed as contributing factors for both. The crash left a 67-year-old male driver and a 63-year-old female front passenger injured, both suffering whiplash and chest injuries. The report notes lap belts and harnesses were used. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The police report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary cause.
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Distracted Driving Injures Two on Murdock Ave▸May 19 - Two women hurt in Queens crash. Sedans collide. Both suffer back pain. Police cite driver inattention. Night falls hard on Murdock Avenue.
Two sedans crashed on Murdock Avenue at 200th Street in Queens. According to the police report, both vehicles were traveling northwest when the collision occurred. A 20-year-old front passenger and a 25-year-old driver, both women, suffered back injuries and shock. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the main contributing factor. The impact struck the center front and back ends of the cars. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. No other contributing factors were cited in the report.
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Dump Truck Overturns on Rockaway Boulevard▸May 19 - A dump truck flipped on Rockaway Boulevard. Two men hurt. One struck in the head, one in the back. Oversized vehicle. Unsafe speed. Metal and pain on the asphalt.
A dump truck overturned on Rockaway Boulevard near I 678 in Queens. Two men, aged 24 and 26, were injured. One suffered a head injury, the other a back injury. According to the police report, the crash involved an oversized vehicle and unsafe speed. The truck was making a right turn when it flipped, damaging the right front quarter panel. Both driver and passenger were in shock. The report lists 'Oversized Vehicle' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors.
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Distracted Driving Injures Children in Queens Crash▸May 17 - Two children hurt in Queens. Sedans collide on 120 Road. Driver inattention listed. Impact leaves young passengers aching. Streets stay dangerous for the smallest riders.
A crash on 120 Road and Farmers Blvd in Queens involved two sedans. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' contributed to the collision. A 12-year-old girl suffered back pain and a 7-year-old boy sustained a knee and leg injury. Both were rear passengers. A 34-year-old female driver reported neck pain. The report lists no other contributing factors before driver inattention. The crash underscores the risk to young passengers when drivers lose focus.
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Pick-up Truck Hits Elderly Pedestrian on Jamaica Ave▸May 16 - A pick-up truck struck a 73-year-old man crossing with the signal on Jamaica Ave. The pedestrian suffered facial injuries and shock. Center front end impact. No driver errors listed. System failed to protect.
A pick-up truck struck a 73-year-old man as he crossed Jamaica Ave with the signal. According to the police report, the pedestrian suffered facial injuries and was in shock. The point of impact was the center front end of the vehicle. No driver errors or contributing factors were listed in the data. The report notes the pedestrian was crossing legally at the intersection. No helmet or signal issues are mentioned. The crash left a vulnerable road user hurt in Queens.
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Distracted Drivers Collide on Jamaica Avenue▸May 16 - Two vehicles crashed on Jamaica Avenue. One driver suffered neck injuries. Police cite driver distraction. Passengers shaken. Metal twisted. Streets stayed dangerous.
A pick-up truck and a sedan collided at Jamaica Avenue and 160th Street in Queens. According to the police report, both vehicles were involved in the crash due to 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' One driver, a 33-year-old man, suffered neck injuries and shock. Several passengers were also involved, with injuries listed as unspecified. The sedan was starting from parking, while the truck was making a right turn. The report highlights driver distraction as the key contributing factor. No other contributing factors were listed.
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Distracted Driver Strikes Pedestrian in Queens Crosswalk▸May 14 - A BMW sedan hit a 48-year-old man crossing 203rd Street at Hollis Ave. The driver was distracted. The man suffered a bruised hip and shock. The crash happened in a marked crosswalk.
A BMW sedan traveling south on 203rd Street struck a 48-year-old man as he crossed at Hollis Avenue in a marked crosswalk. According to the police report, the driver was inattentive and distracted. The pedestrian suffered a contusion to his hip and upper leg and was in shock. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. No other errors or factors are noted. The crash underscores the danger faced by pedestrians in crosswalks when drivers fail to pay attention.
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Comrie Opposes Idaho Stop Bill Citing Senior Concerns▸May 14 - Victims and advocates marched to Albany. They demanded action for safer streets. Lawmakers split on bills: some backed speed controls, others balked. The Senate killed an anti-congestion bill. The fight for vulnerable lives pressed on, urgent and raw.
On May 14, 2025, victims of road violence and Families for Safe Streets lobbied at the State Capitol for the SAFE Streets Package. This package includes the 'Idaho stop' bill and the 'Stop Super-Speeders' bill. The event saw support from several Assembly members and a senator for speed controls, while Sen. Anthony Palumbo and Assembly Member Michael Novakhov opposed the super speeder bill, citing government overreach. Sen. Leroy Comrie opposed the Idaho stop bill, citing concerns for seniors. Separately, Senate bill S533, which aimed to block congestion pricing, was defeated in the Senate Transportation Committee. Chair Jeremy Cooney stressed, 'You have to have a plan. If you don’t have a plan, what are [you] doing to get the $15 billion revenue?' The day highlighted the rift between safety demands and political resistance, with victims' voices at the center.
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Pain Points: Victims of Road Violence Make Annual Pilgrimage to Demand Safe Streets,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-05-14
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Defective Brakes Injure Three on Merrick Blvd▸May 12 - Brakes failed. Metal struck metal. Three people hurt. Neck injuries. Archer Avenue shook with the crash. System failed. Lives changed in seconds.
A crash on Merrick Blvd at Archer Ave in Queens left three people injured, including two women and a man, all suffering neck injuries. According to the police report, both vehicles—a box truck and an SUV—were traveling west when defective brakes caused the collision. The report lists 'Brakes Defective' as the main contributing factor. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The impact left one passenger partially ejected. The system failed to protect those inside. No other contributing factors were cited.
May 23 - Two sedans crashed on 178th Street in Queens. Three men suffered head and chest injuries. Airbags deployed. Shock set in. The police listed 'Other Vehicular' as a factor. The street bore the brunt. Metal and bodies took the impact.
Two sedans collided on 178th Street at 93rd Avenue in Queens. According to the police report, three men were injured—two drivers and a front-seat passenger. The injured suffered head and chest trauma and reported pain and shock. Airbags deployed in both vehicles. The police listed 'Other Vehicular' as a contributing factor. No specific driver errors such as failure to yield or distraction were cited in the report. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash left three people hurt and the cars damaged, with the impact focused on the front bumpers.
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SUV Strikes Sedan on Merrick Boulevard▸May 22 - Two cars met hard on Merrick Boulevard. Steel hit steel. A woman suffered neck pain. An eight-year-old rode in back. Police blamed vehicle actions and slick pavement. The night air held the sound of impact. No one walked away untouched.
A crash occurred on Merrick Boulevard at 180th Street in Queens. Two vehicles, a sedan and an SUV, collided while traveling west. According to the police report, a 43-year-old woman driving the sedan suffered a neck injury. An eight-year-old boy, riding as a rear passenger, was also involved. Three other occupants, including a 33-year-old man and a 43-year-old woman, were listed with unspecified injuries. Police cited 'Other Vehicular' factors and 'Pavement Slippery' as contributing causes. Both vehicles sustained damage at their front and rear ends. The report highlights driver actions and road conditions as key factors in the crash.
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SUVs Rear-End Sedan on Guy R Brewer Blvd▸May 22 - Two SUVs slammed into a sedan’s rear on Guy R Brewer Boulevard. Metal crumpled. Two drivers hurt—one with a bruised arm, another with back pain. Police cited following too closely. The street stayed busy. The danger stayed real.
Three vehicles collided on Guy R Brewer Boulevard at North Conduit Avenue in Queens. According to the police report, two SUVs struck the rear of a sedan. Two drivers were injured: one suffered a contusion to the arm, the other reported back pain. Four other occupants had unspecified injuries. The report lists 'Following Too Closely' and 'Other Vehicular' as contributing factors. Both SUVs hit the sedan’s center back end with their front ends. All drivers were licensed. No mention of helmet or signal use as a factor. The crash highlights the risk when drivers fail to keep safe distance, as documented in the police report.
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Pedestrian Struck Crossing With Signal on 170 St▸May 22 - A man crossing 170 Street with the signal was hit. A pickup and a sedan collided. The pedestrian suffered a bruised leg. A driver got head injuries. The police listed no clear cause. The street stayed dangerous. Metal met flesh. Pain followed.
A 64-year-old man was injured while crossing 170 Street at Liberty Avenue in Queens. According to the police report, he was a pedestrian at the intersection, crossing with the signal, when a pickup truck and a sedan collided. The pedestrian suffered a contusion to his lower leg and foot. A 36-year-old female driver also sustained head injuries and whiplash. Both vehicles were traveling south; the sedan was making a right turn. The police report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors were cited in the data. The crash left vulnerable road users hurt, with no clear cause identified by police.
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Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸May 22 - A sedan hit a young woman in the crosswalk on Rockaway Blvd. She crossed with the signal. The driver failed to yield. She suffered a head injury. The street stayed busy. The danger stayed real.
A 23-year-old woman was injured when a sedan struck her as she crossed Rockaway Blvd at 143 St in Queens. According to the police report, the pedestrian was crossing with the signal at the intersection when the driver, heading north and making a right turn, failed to yield the right-of-way. The impact caused a head abrasion. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. No other errors or factors are cited.
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Distracted Drivers Collide on Jamaica Avenue▸May 20 - Two SUVs crashed on Jamaica Avenue. Driver inattention sent metal into metal. One driver and a front passenger suffered whiplash and chest injuries. Distraction ruled the moment.
Two SUVs collided at Jamaica Avenue and 196th Street in Queens. According to the police report, both vehicles were operated by licensed drivers heading west. One SUV was making a left turn, the other going straight. Driver inattention and distraction were listed as contributing factors for both. The crash left a 67-year-old male driver and a 63-year-old female front passenger injured, both suffering whiplash and chest injuries. The report notes lap belts and harnesses were used. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The police report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary cause.
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Distracted Driving Injures Two on Murdock Ave▸May 19 - Two women hurt in Queens crash. Sedans collide. Both suffer back pain. Police cite driver inattention. Night falls hard on Murdock Avenue.
Two sedans crashed on Murdock Avenue at 200th Street in Queens. According to the police report, both vehicles were traveling northwest when the collision occurred. A 20-year-old front passenger and a 25-year-old driver, both women, suffered back injuries and shock. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the main contributing factor. The impact struck the center front and back ends of the cars. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. No other contributing factors were cited in the report.
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Dump Truck Overturns on Rockaway Boulevard▸May 19 - A dump truck flipped on Rockaway Boulevard. Two men hurt. One struck in the head, one in the back. Oversized vehicle. Unsafe speed. Metal and pain on the asphalt.
A dump truck overturned on Rockaway Boulevard near I 678 in Queens. Two men, aged 24 and 26, were injured. One suffered a head injury, the other a back injury. According to the police report, the crash involved an oversized vehicle and unsafe speed. The truck was making a right turn when it flipped, damaging the right front quarter panel. Both driver and passenger were in shock. The report lists 'Oversized Vehicle' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors.
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Distracted Driving Injures Children in Queens Crash▸May 17 - Two children hurt in Queens. Sedans collide on 120 Road. Driver inattention listed. Impact leaves young passengers aching. Streets stay dangerous for the smallest riders.
A crash on 120 Road and Farmers Blvd in Queens involved two sedans. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' contributed to the collision. A 12-year-old girl suffered back pain and a 7-year-old boy sustained a knee and leg injury. Both were rear passengers. A 34-year-old female driver reported neck pain. The report lists no other contributing factors before driver inattention. The crash underscores the risk to young passengers when drivers lose focus.
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Pick-up Truck Hits Elderly Pedestrian on Jamaica Ave▸May 16 - A pick-up truck struck a 73-year-old man crossing with the signal on Jamaica Ave. The pedestrian suffered facial injuries and shock. Center front end impact. No driver errors listed. System failed to protect.
A pick-up truck struck a 73-year-old man as he crossed Jamaica Ave with the signal. According to the police report, the pedestrian suffered facial injuries and was in shock. The point of impact was the center front end of the vehicle. No driver errors or contributing factors were listed in the data. The report notes the pedestrian was crossing legally at the intersection. No helmet or signal issues are mentioned. The crash left a vulnerable road user hurt in Queens.
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Distracted Drivers Collide on Jamaica Avenue▸May 16 - Two vehicles crashed on Jamaica Avenue. One driver suffered neck injuries. Police cite driver distraction. Passengers shaken. Metal twisted. Streets stayed dangerous.
A pick-up truck and a sedan collided at Jamaica Avenue and 160th Street in Queens. According to the police report, both vehicles were involved in the crash due to 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' One driver, a 33-year-old man, suffered neck injuries and shock. Several passengers were also involved, with injuries listed as unspecified. The sedan was starting from parking, while the truck was making a right turn. The report highlights driver distraction as the key contributing factor. No other contributing factors were listed.
14
Distracted Driver Strikes Pedestrian in Queens Crosswalk▸May 14 - A BMW sedan hit a 48-year-old man crossing 203rd Street at Hollis Ave. The driver was distracted. The man suffered a bruised hip and shock. The crash happened in a marked crosswalk.
A BMW sedan traveling south on 203rd Street struck a 48-year-old man as he crossed at Hollis Avenue in a marked crosswalk. According to the police report, the driver was inattentive and distracted. The pedestrian suffered a contusion to his hip and upper leg and was in shock. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. No other errors or factors are noted. The crash underscores the danger faced by pedestrians in crosswalks when drivers fail to pay attention.
14
Comrie Opposes Idaho Stop Bill Citing Senior Concerns▸May 14 - Victims and advocates marched to Albany. They demanded action for safer streets. Lawmakers split on bills: some backed speed controls, others balked. The Senate killed an anti-congestion bill. The fight for vulnerable lives pressed on, urgent and raw.
On May 14, 2025, victims of road violence and Families for Safe Streets lobbied at the State Capitol for the SAFE Streets Package. This package includes the 'Idaho stop' bill and the 'Stop Super-Speeders' bill. The event saw support from several Assembly members and a senator for speed controls, while Sen. Anthony Palumbo and Assembly Member Michael Novakhov opposed the super speeder bill, citing government overreach. Sen. Leroy Comrie opposed the Idaho stop bill, citing concerns for seniors. Separately, Senate bill S533, which aimed to block congestion pricing, was defeated in the Senate Transportation Committee. Chair Jeremy Cooney stressed, 'You have to have a plan. If you don’t have a plan, what are [you] doing to get the $15 billion revenue?' The day highlighted the rift between safety demands and political resistance, with victims' voices at the center.
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Pain Points: Victims of Road Violence Make Annual Pilgrimage to Demand Safe Streets,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-05-14
12
Defective Brakes Injure Three on Merrick Blvd▸May 12 - Brakes failed. Metal struck metal. Three people hurt. Neck injuries. Archer Avenue shook with the crash. System failed. Lives changed in seconds.
A crash on Merrick Blvd at Archer Ave in Queens left three people injured, including two women and a man, all suffering neck injuries. According to the police report, both vehicles—a box truck and an SUV—were traveling west when defective brakes caused the collision. The report lists 'Brakes Defective' as the main contributing factor. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The impact left one passenger partially ejected. The system failed to protect those inside. No other contributing factors were cited.
May 22 - Two cars met hard on Merrick Boulevard. Steel hit steel. A woman suffered neck pain. An eight-year-old rode in back. Police blamed vehicle actions and slick pavement. The night air held the sound of impact. No one walked away untouched.
A crash occurred on Merrick Boulevard at 180th Street in Queens. Two vehicles, a sedan and an SUV, collided while traveling west. According to the police report, a 43-year-old woman driving the sedan suffered a neck injury. An eight-year-old boy, riding as a rear passenger, was also involved. Three other occupants, including a 33-year-old man and a 43-year-old woman, were listed with unspecified injuries. Police cited 'Other Vehicular' factors and 'Pavement Slippery' as contributing causes. Both vehicles sustained damage at their front and rear ends. The report highlights driver actions and road conditions as key factors in the crash.
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SUVs Rear-End Sedan on Guy R Brewer Blvd▸May 22 - Two SUVs slammed into a sedan’s rear on Guy R Brewer Boulevard. Metal crumpled. Two drivers hurt—one with a bruised arm, another with back pain. Police cited following too closely. The street stayed busy. The danger stayed real.
Three vehicles collided on Guy R Brewer Boulevard at North Conduit Avenue in Queens. According to the police report, two SUVs struck the rear of a sedan. Two drivers were injured: one suffered a contusion to the arm, the other reported back pain. Four other occupants had unspecified injuries. The report lists 'Following Too Closely' and 'Other Vehicular' as contributing factors. Both SUVs hit the sedan’s center back end with their front ends. All drivers were licensed. No mention of helmet or signal use as a factor. The crash highlights the risk when drivers fail to keep safe distance, as documented in the police report.
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Pedestrian Struck Crossing With Signal on 170 St▸May 22 - A man crossing 170 Street with the signal was hit. A pickup and a sedan collided. The pedestrian suffered a bruised leg. A driver got head injuries. The police listed no clear cause. The street stayed dangerous. Metal met flesh. Pain followed.
A 64-year-old man was injured while crossing 170 Street at Liberty Avenue in Queens. According to the police report, he was a pedestrian at the intersection, crossing with the signal, when a pickup truck and a sedan collided. The pedestrian suffered a contusion to his lower leg and foot. A 36-year-old female driver also sustained head injuries and whiplash. Both vehicles were traveling south; the sedan was making a right turn. The police report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors were cited in the data. The crash left vulnerable road users hurt, with no clear cause identified by police.
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Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸May 22 - A sedan hit a young woman in the crosswalk on Rockaway Blvd. She crossed with the signal. The driver failed to yield. She suffered a head injury. The street stayed busy. The danger stayed real.
A 23-year-old woman was injured when a sedan struck her as she crossed Rockaway Blvd at 143 St in Queens. According to the police report, the pedestrian was crossing with the signal at the intersection when the driver, heading north and making a right turn, failed to yield the right-of-way. The impact caused a head abrasion. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. No other errors or factors are cited.
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Distracted Drivers Collide on Jamaica Avenue▸May 20 - Two SUVs crashed on Jamaica Avenue. Driver inattention sent metal into metal. One driver and a front passenger suffered whiplash and chest injuries. Distraction ruled the moment.
Two SUVs collided at Jamaica Avenue and 196th Street in Queens. According to the police report, both vehicles were operated by licensed drivers heading west. One SUV was making a left turn, the other going straight. Driver inattention and distraction were listed as contributing factors for both. The crash left a 67-year-old male driver and a 63-year-old female front passenger injured, both suffering whiplash and chest injuries. The report notes lap belts and harnesses were used. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The police report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary cause.
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Distracted Driving Injures Two on Murdock Ave▸May 19 - Two women hurt in Queens crash. Sedans collide. Both suffer back pain. Police cite driver inattention. Night falls hard on Murdock Avenue.
Two sedans crashed on Murdock Avenue at 200th Street in Queens. According to the police report, both vehicles were traveling northwest when the collision occurred. A 20-year-old front passenger and a 25-year-old driver, both women, suffered back injuries and shock. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the main contributing factor. The impact struck the center front and back ends of the cars. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. No other contributing factors were cited in the report.
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Dump Truck Overturns on Rockaway Boulevard▸May 19 - A dump truck flipped on Rockaway Boulevard. Two men hurt. One struck in the head, one in the back. Oversized vehicle. Unsafe speed. Metal and pain on the asphalt.
A dump truck overturned on Rockaway Boulevard near I 678 in Queens. Two men, aged 24 and 26, were injured. One suffered a head injury, the other a back injury. According to the police report, the crash involved an oversized vehicle and unsafe speed. The truck was making a right turn when it flipped, damaging the right front quarter panel. Both driver and passenger were in shock. The report lists 'Oversized Vehicle' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors.
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Distracted Driving Injures Children in Queens Crash▸May 17 - Two children hurt in Queens. Sedans collide on 120 Road. Driver inattention listed. Impact leaves young passengers aching. Streets stay dangerous for the smallest riders.
A crash on 120 Road and Farmers Blvd in Queens involved two sedans. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' contributed to the collision. A 12-year-old girl suffered back pain and a 7-year-old boy sustained a knee and leg injury. Both were rear passengers. A 34-year-old female driver reported neck pain. The report lists no other contributing factors before driver inattention. The crash underscores the risk to young passengers when drivers lose focus.
16
Pick-up Truck Hits Elderly Pedestrian on Jamaica Ave▸May 16 - A pick-up truck struck a 73-year-old man crossing with the signal on Jamaica Ave. The pedestrian suffered facial injuries and shock. Center front end impact. No driver errors listed. System failed to protect.
A pick-up truck struck a 73-year-old man as he crossed Jamaica Ave with the signal. According to the police report, the pedestrian suffered facial injuries and was in shock. The point of impact was the center front end of the vehicle. No driver errors or contributing factors were listed in the data. The report notes the pedestrian was crossing legally at the intersection. No helmet or signal issues are mentioned. The crash left a vulnerable road user hurt in Queens.
16
Distracted Drivers Collide on Jamaica Avenue▸May 16 - Two vehicles crashed on Jamaica Avenue. One driver suffered neck injuries. Police cite driver distraction. Passengers shaken. Metal twisted. Streets stayed dangerous.
A pick-up truck and a sedan collided at Jamaica Avenue and 160th Street in Queens. According to the police report, both vehicles were involved in the crash due to 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' One driver, a 33-year-old man, suffered neck injuries and shock. Several passengers were also involved, with injuries listed as unspecified. The sedan was starting from parking, while the truck was making a right turn. The report highlights driver distraction as the key contributing factor. No other contributing factors were listed.
14
Distracted Driver Strikes Pedestrian in Queens Crosswalk▸May 14 - A BMW sedan hit a 48-year-old man crossing 203rd Street at Hollis Ave. The driver was distracted. The man suffered a bruised hip and shock. The crash happened in a marked crosswalk.
A BMW sedan traveling south on 203rd Street struck a 48-year-old man as he crossed at Hollis Avenue in a marked crosswalk. According to the police report, the driver was inattentive and distracted. The pedestrian suffered a contusion to his hip and upper leg and was in shock. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. No other errors or factors are noted. The crash underscores the danger faced by pedestrians in crosswalks when drivers fail to pay attention.
14
Comrie Opposes Idaho Stop Bill Citing Senior Concerns▸May 14 - Victims and advocates marched to Albany. They demanded action for safer streets. Lawmakers split on bills: some backed speed controls, others balked. The Senate killed an anti-congestion bill. The fight for vulnerable lives pressed on, urgent and raw.
On May 14, 2025, victims of road violence and Families for Safe Streets lobbied at the State Capitol for the SAFE Streets Package. This package includes the 'Idaho stop' bill and the 'Stop Super-Speeders' bill. The event saw support from several Assembly members and a senator for speed controls, while Sen. Anthony Palumbo and Assembly Member Michael Novakhov opposed the super speeder bill, citing government overreach. Sen. Leroy Comrie opposed the Idaho stop bill, citing concerns for seniors. Separately, Senate bill S533, which aimed to block congestion pricing, was defeated in the Senate Transportation Committee. Chair Jeremy Cooney stressed, 'You have to have a plan. If you don’t have a plan, what are [you] doing to get the $15 billion revenue?' The day highlighted the rift between safety demands and political resistance, with victims' voices at the center.
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Pain Points: Victims of Road Violence Make Annual Pilgrimage to Demand Safe Streets,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-05-14
12
Defective Brakes Injure Three on Merrick Blvd▸May 12 - Brakes failed. Metal struck metal. Three people hurt. Neck injuries. Archer Avenue shook with the crash. System failed. Lives changed in seconds.
A crash on Merrick Blvd at Archer Ave in Queens left three people injured, including two women and a man, all suffering neck injuries. According to the police report, both vehicles—a box truck and an SUV—were traveling west when defective brakes caused the collision. The report lists 'Brakes Defective' as the main contributing factor. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The impact left one passenger partially ejected. The system failed to protect those inside. No other contributing factors were cited.
May 22 - Two SUVs slammed into a sedan’s rear on Guy R Brewer Boulevard. Metal crumpled. Two drivers hurt—one with a bruised arm, another with back pain. Police cited following too closely. The street stayed busy. The danger stayed real.
Three vehicles collided on Guy R Brewer Boulevard at North Conduit Avenue in Queens. According to the police report, two SUVs struck the rear of a sedan. Two drivers were injured: one suffered a contusion to the arm, the other reported back pain. Four other occupants had unspecified injuries. The report lists 'Following Too Closely' and 'Other Vehicular' as contributing factors. Both SUVs hit the sedan’s center back end with their front ends. All drivers were licensed. No mention of helmet or signal use as a factor. The crash highlights the risk when drivers fail to keep safe distance, as documented in the police report.
22
Pedestrian Struck Crossing With Signal on 170 St▸May 22 - A man crossing 170 Street with the signal was hit. A pickup and a sedan collided. The pedestrian suffered a bruised leg. A driver got head injuries. The police listed no clear cause. The street stayed dangerous. Metal met flesh. Pain followed.
A 64-year-old man was injured while crossing 170 Street at Liberty Avenue in Queens. According to the police report, he was a pedestrian at the intersection, crossing with the signal, when a pickup truck and a sedan collided. The pedestrian suffered a contusion to his lower leg and foot. A 36-year-old female driver also sustained head injuries and whiplash. Both vehicles were traveling south; the sedan was making a right turn. The police report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors were cited in the data. The crash left vulnerable road users hurt, with no clear cause identified by police.
22
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸May 22 - A sedan hit a young woman in the crosswalk on Rockaway Blvd. She crossed with the signal. The driver failed to yield. She suffered a head injury. The street stayed busy. The danger stayed real.
A 23-year-old woman was injured when a sedan struck her as she crossed Rockaway Blvd at 143 St in Queens. According to the police report, the pedestrian was crossing with the signal at the intersection when the driver, heading north and making a right turn, failed to yield the right-of-way. The impact caused a head abrasion. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. No other errors or factors are cited.
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Distracted Drivers Collide on Jamaica Avenue▸May 20 - Two SUVs crashed on Jamaica Avenue. Driver inattention sent metal into metal. One driver and a front passenger suffered whiplash and chest injuries. Distraction ruled the moment.
Two SUVs collided at Jamaica Avenue and 196th Street in Queens. According to the police report, both vehicles were operated by licensed drivers heading west. One SUV was making a left turn, the other going straight. Driver inattention and distraction were listed as contributing factors for both. The crash left a 67-year-old male driver and a 63-year-old female front passenger injured, both suffering whiplash and chest injuries. The report notes lap belts and harnesses were used. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The police report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary cause.
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Distracted Driving Injures Two on Murdock Ave▸May 19 - Two women hurt in Queens crash. Sedans collide. Both suffer back pain. Police cite driver inattention. Night falls hard on Murdock Avenue.
Two sedans crashed on Murdock Avenue at 200th Street in Queens. According to the police report, both vehicles were traveling northwest when the collision occurred. A 20-year-old front passenger and a 25-year-old driver, both women, suffered back injuries and shock. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the main contributing factor. The impact struck the center front and back ends of the cars. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. No other contributing factors were cited in the report.
19
Dump Truck Overturns on Rockaway Boulevard▸May 19 - A dump truck flipped on Rockaway Boulevard. Two men hurt. One struck in the head, one in the back. Oversized vehicle. Unsafe speed. Metal and pain on the asphalt.
A dump truck overturned on Rockaway Boulevard near I 678 in Queens. Two men, aged 24 and 26, were injured. One suffered a head injury, the other a back injury. According to the police report, the crash involved an oversized vehicle and unsafe speed. The truck was making a right turn when it flipped, damaging the right front quarter panel. Both driver and passenger were in shock. The report lists 'Oversized Vehicle' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors.
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Distracted Driving Injures Children in Queens Crash▸May 17 - Two children hurt in Queens. Sedans collide on 120 Road. Driver inattention listed. Impact leaves young passengers aching. Streets stay dangerous for the smallest riders.
A crash on 120 Road and Farmers Blvd in Queens involved two sedans. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' contributed to the collision. A 12-year-old girl suffered back pain and a 7-year-old boy sustained a knee and leg injury. Both were rear passengers. A 34-year-old female driver reported neck pain. The report lists no other contributing factors before driver inattention. The crash underscores the risk to young passengers when drivers lose focus.
16
Pick-up Truck Hits Elderly Pedestrian on Jamaica Ave▸May 16 - A pick-up truck struck a 73-year-old man crossing with the signal on Jamaica Ave. The pedestrian suffered facial injuries and shock. Center front end impact. No driver errors listed. System failed to protect.
A pick-up truck struck a 73-year-old man as he crossed Jamaica Ave with the signal. According to the police report, the pedestrian suffered facial injuries and was in shock. The point of impact was the center front end of the vehicle. No driver errors or contributing factors were listed in the data. The report notes the pedestrian was crossing legally at the intersection. No helmet or signal issues are mentioned. The crash left a vulnerable road user hurt in Queens.
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Distracted Drivers Collide on Jamaica Avenue▸May 16 - Two vehicles crashed on Jamaica Avenue. One driver suffered neck injuries. Police cite driver distraction. Passengers shaken. Metal twisted. Streets stayed dangerous.
A pick-up truck and a sedan collided at Jamaica Avenue and 160th Street in Queens. According to the police report, both vehicles were involved in the crash due to 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' One driver, a 33-year-old man, suffered neck injuries and shock. Several passengers were also involved, with injuries listed as unspecified. The sedan was starting from parking, while the truck was making a right turn. The report highlights driver distraction as the key contributing factor. No other contributing factors were listed.
14
Distracted Driver Strikes Pedestrian in Queens Crosswalk▸May 14 - A BMW sedan hit a 48-year-old man crossing 203rd Street at Hollis Ave. The driver was distracted. The man suffered a bruised hip and shock. The crash happened in a marked crosswalk.
A BMW sedan traveling south on 203rd Street struck a 48-year-old man as he crossed at Hollis Avenue in a marked crosswalk. According to the police report, the driver was inattentive and distracted. The pedestrian suffered a contusion to his hip and upper leg and was in shock. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. No other errors or factors are noted. The crash underscores the danger faced by pedestrians in crosswalks when drivers fail to pay attention.
14
Comrie Opposes Idaho Stop Bill Citing Senior Concerns▸May 14 - Victims and advocates marched to Albany. They demanded action for safer streets. Lawmakers split on bills: some backed speed controls, others balked. The Senate killed an anti-congestion bill. The fight for vulnerable lives pressed on, urgent and raw.
On May 14, 2025, victims of road violence and Families for Safe Streets lobbied at the State Capitol for the SAFE Streets Package. This package includes the 'Idaho stop' bill and the 'Stop Super-Speeders' bill. The event saw support from several Assembly members and a senator for speed controls, while Sen. Anthony Palumbo and Assembly Member Michael Novakhov opposed the super speeder bill, citing government overreach. Sen. Leroy Comrie opposed the Idaho stop bill, citing concerns for seniors. Separately, Senate bill S533, which aimed to block congestion pricing, was defeated in the Senate Transportation Committee. Chair Jeremy Cooney stressed, 'You have to have a plan. If you don’t have a plan, what are [you] doing to get the $15 billion revenue?' The day highlighted the rift between safety demands and political resistance, with victims' voices at the center.
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Pain Points: Victims of Road Violence Make Annual Pilgrimage to Demand Safe Streets,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-05-14
12
Defective Brakes Injure Three on Merrick Blvd▸May 12 - Brakes failed. Metal struck metal. Three people hurt. Neck injuries. Archer Avenue shook with the crash. System failed. Lives changed in seconds.
A crash on Merrick Blvd at Archer Ave in Queens left three people injured, including two women and a man, all suffering neck injuries. According to the police report, both vehicles—a box truck and an SUV—were traveling west when defective brakes caused the collision. The report lists 'Brakes Defective' as the main contributing factor. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The impact left one passenger partially ejected. The system failed to protect those inside. No other contributing factors were cited.
May 22 - A man crossing 170 Street with the signal was hit. A pickup and a sedan collided. The pedestrian suffered a bruised leg. A driver got head injuries. The police listed no clear cause. The street stayed dangerous. Metal met flesh. Pain followed.
A 64-year-old man was injured while crossing 170 Street at Liberty Avenue in Queens. According to the police report, he was a pedestrian at the intersection, crossing with the signal, when a pickup truck and a sedan collided. The pedestrian suffered a contusion to his lower leg and foot. A 36-year-old female driver also sustained head injuries and whiplash. Both vehicles were traveling south; the sedan was making a right turn. The police report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors were cited in the data. The crash left vulnerable road users hurt, with no clear cause identified by police.
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Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸May 22 - A sedan hit a young woman in the crosswalk on Rockaway Blvd. She crossed with the signal. The driver failed to yield. She suffered a head injury. The street stayed busy. The danger stayed real.
A 23-year-old woman was injured when a sedan struck her as she crossed Rockaway Blvd at 143 St in Queens. According to the police report, the pedestrian was crossing with the signal at the intersection when the driver, heading north and making a right turn, failed to yield the right-of-way. The impact caused a head abrasion. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. No other errors or factors are cited.
20
Distracted Drivers Collide on Jamaica Avenue▸May 20 - Two SUVs crashed on Jamaica Avenue. Driver inattention sent metal into metal. One driver and a front passenger suffered whiplash and chest injuries. Distraction ruled the moment.
Two SUVs collided at Jamaica Avenue and 196th Street in Queens. According to the police report, both vehicles were operated by licensed drivers heading west. One SUV was making a left turn, the other going straight. Driver inattention and distraction were listed as contributing factors for both. The crash left a 67-year-old male driver and a 63-year-old female front passenger injured, both suffering whiplash and chest injuries. The report notes lap belts and harnesses were used. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The police report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary cause.
19
Distracted Driving Injures Two on Murdock Ave▸May 19 - Two women hurt in Queens crash. Sedans collide. Both suffer back pain. Police cite driver inattention. Night falls hard on Murdock Avenue.
Two sedans crashed on Murdock Avenue at 200th Street in Queens. According to the police report, both vehicles were traveling northwest when the collision occurred. A 20-year-old front passenger and a 25-year-old driver, both women, suffered back injuries and shock. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the main contributing factor. The impact struck the center front and back ends of the cars. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. No other contributing factors were cited in the report.
19
Dump Truck Overturns on Rockaway Boulevard▸May 19 - A dump truck flipped on Rockaway Boulevard. Two men hurt. One struck in the head, one in the back. Oversized vehicle. Unsafe speed. Metal and pain on the asphalt.
A dump truck overturned on Rockaway Boulevard near I 678 in Queens. Two men, aged 24 and 26, were injured. One suffered a head injury, the other a back injury. According to the police report, the crash involved an oversized vehicle and unsafe speed. The truck was making a right turn when it flipped, damaging the right front quarter panel. Both driver and passenger were in shock. The report lists 'Oversized Vehicle' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors.
17
Distracted Driving Injures Children in Queens Crash▸May 17 - Two children hurt in Queens. Sedans collide on 120 Road. Driver inattention listed. Impact leaves young passengers aching. Streets stay dangerous for the smallest riders.
A crash on 120 Road and Farmers Blvd in Queens involved two sedans. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' contributed to the collision. A 12-year-old girl suffered back pain and a 7-year-old boy sustained a knee and leg injury. Both were rear passengers. A 34-year-old female driver reported neck pain. The report lists no other contributing factors before driver inattention. The crash underscores the risk to young passengers when drivers lose focus.
16
Pick-up Truck Hits Elderly Pedestrian on Jamaica Ave▸May 16 - A pick-up truck struck a 73-year-old man crossing with the signal on Jamaica Ave. The pedestrian suffered facial injuries and shock. Center front end impact. No driver errors listed. System failed to protect.
A pick-up truck struck a 73-year-old man as he crossed Jamaica Ave with the signal. According to the police report, the pedestrian suffered facial injuries and was in shock. The point of impact was the center front end of the vehicle. No driver errors or contributing factors were listed in the data. The report notes the pedestrian was crossing legally at the intersection. No helmet or signal issues are mentioned. The crash left a vulnerable road user hurt in Queens.
16
Distracted Drivers Collide on Jamaica Avenue▸May 16 - Two vehicles crashed on Jamaica Avenue. One driver suffered neck injuries. Police cite driver distraction. Passengers shaken. Metal twisted. Streets stayed dangerous.
A pick-up truck and a sedan collided at Jamaica Avenue and 160th Street in Queens. According to the police report, both vehicles were involved in the crash due to 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' One driver, a 33-year-old man, suffered neck injuries and shock. Several passengers were also involved, with injuries listed as unspecified. The sedan was starting from parking, while the truck was making a right turn. The report highlights driver distraction as the key contributing factor. No other contributing factors were listed.
14
Distracted Driver Strikes Pedestrian in Queens Crosswalk▸May 14 - A BMW sedan hit a 48-year-old man crossing 203rd Street at Hollis Ave. The driver was distracted. The man suffered a bruised hip and shock. The crash happened in a marked crosswalk.
A BMW sedan traveling south on 203rd Street struck a 48-year-old man as he crossed at Hollis Avenue in a marked crosswalk. According to the police report, the driver was inattentive and distracted. The pedestrian suffered a contusion to his hip and upper leg and was in shock. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. No other errors or factors are noted. The crash underscores the danger faced by pedestrians in crosswalks when drivers fail to pay attention.
14
Comrie Opposes Idaho Stop Bill Citing Senior Concerns▸May 14 - Victims and advocates marched to Albany. They demanded action for safer streets. Lawmakers split on bills: some backed speed controls, others balked. The Senate killed an anti-congestion bill. The fight for vulnerable lives pressed on, urgent and raw.
On May 14, 2025, victims of road violence and Families for Safe Streets lobbied at the State Capitol for the SAFE Streets Package. This package includes the 'Idaho stop' bill and the 'Stop Super-Speeders' bill. The event saw support from several Assembly members and a senator for speed controls, while Sen. Anthony Palumbo and Assembly Member Michael Novakhov opposed the super speeder bill, citing government overreach. Sen. Leroy Comrie opposed the Idaho stop bill, citing concerns for seniors. Separately, Senate bill S533, which aimed to block congestion pricing, was defeated in the Senate Transportation Committee. Chair Jeremy Cooney stressed, 'You have to have a plan. If you don’t have a plan, what are [you] doing to get the $15 billion revenue?' The day highlighted the rift between safety demands and political resistance, with victims' voices at the center.
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Pain Points: Victims of Road Violence Make Annual Pilgrimage to Demand Safe Streets,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-05-14
12
Defective Brakes Injure Three on Merrick Blvd▸May 12 - Brakes failed. Metal struck metal. Three people hurt. Neck injuries. Archer Avenue shook with the crash. System failed. Lives changed in seconds.
A crash on Merrick Blvd at Archer Ave in Queens left three people injured, including two women and a man, all suffering neck injuries. According to the police report, both vehicles—a box truck and an SUV—were traveling west when defective brakes caused the collision. The report lists 'Brakes Defective' as the main contributing factor. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The impact left one passenger partially ejected. The system failed to protect those inside. No other contributing factors were cited.
May 22 - A sedan hit a young woman in the crosswalk on Rockaway Blvd. She crossed with the signal. The driver failed to yield. She suffered a head injury. The street stayed busy. The danger stayed real.
A 23-year-old woman was injured when a sedan struck her as she crossed Rockaway Blvd at 143 St in Queens. According to the police report, the pedestrian was crossing with the signal at the intersection when the driver, heading north and making a right turn, failed to yield the right-of-way. The impact caused a head abrasion. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. No other errors or factors are cited.
20
Distracted Drivers Collide on Jamaica Avenue▸May 20 - Two SUVs crashed on Jamaica Avenue. Driver inattention sent metal into metal. One driver and a front passenger suffered whiplash and chest injuries. Distraction ruled the moment.
Two SUVs collided at Jamaica Avenue and 196th Street in Queens. According to the police report, both vehicles were operated by licensed drivers heading west. One SUV was making a left turn, the other going straight. Driver inattention and distraction were listed as contributing factors for both. The crash left a 67-year-old male driver and a 63-year-old female front passenger injured, both suffering whiplash and chest injuries. The report notes lap belts and harnesses were used. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The police report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary cause.
19
Distracted Driving Injures Two on Murdock Ave▸May 19 - Two women hurt in Queens crash. Sedans collide. Both suffer back pain. Police cite driver inattention. Night falls hard on Murdock Avenue.
Two sedans crashed on Murdock Avenue at 200th Street in Queens. According to the police report, both vehicles were traveling northwest when the collision occurred. A 20-year-old front passenger and a 25-year-old driver, both women, suffered back injuries and shock. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the main contributing factor. The impact struck the center front and back ends of the cars. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. No other contributing factors were cited in the report.
19
Dump Truck Overturns on Rockaway Boulevard▸May 19 - A dump truck flipped on Rockaway Boulevard. Two men hurt. One struck in the head, one in the back. Oversized vehicle. Unsafe speed. Metal and pain on the asphalt.
A dump truck overturned on Rockaway Boulevard near I 678 in Queens. Two men, aged 24 and 26, were injured. One suffered a head injury, the other a back injury. According to the police report, the crash involved an oversized vehicle and unsafe speed. The truck was making a right turn when it flipped, damaging the right front quarter panel. Both driver and passenger were in shock. The report lists 'Oversized Vehicle' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors.
17
Distracted Driving Injures Children in Queens Crash▸May 17 - Two children hurt in Queens. Sedans collide on 120 Road. Driver inattention listed. Impact leaves young passengers aching. Streets stay dangerous for the smallest riders.
A crash on 120 Road and Farmers Blvd in Queens involved two sedans. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' contributed to the collision. A 12-year-old girl suffered back pain and a 7-year-old boy sustained a knee and leg injury. Both were rear passengers. A 34-year-old female driver reported neck pain. The report lists no other contributing factors before driver inattention. The crash underscores the risk to young passengers when drivers lose focus.
16
Pick-up Truck Hits Elderly Pedestrian on Jamaica Ave▸May 16 - A pick-up truck struck a 73-year-old man crossing with the signal on Jamaica Ave. The pedestrian suffered facial injuries and shock. Center front end impact. No driver errors listed. System failed to protect.
A pick-up truck struck a 73-year-old man as he crossed Jamaica Ave with the signal. According to the police report, the pedestrian suffered facial injuries and was in shock. The point of impact was the center front end of the vehicle. No driver errors or contributing factors were listed in the data. The report notes the pedestrian was crossing legally at the intersection. No helmet or signal issues are mentioned. The crash left a vulnerable road user hurt in Queens.
16
Distracted Drivers Collide on Jamaica Avenue▸May 16 - Two vehicles crashed on Jamaica Avenue. One driver suffered neck injuries. Police cite driver distraction. Passengers shaken. Metal twisted. Streets stayed dangerous.
A pick-up truck and a sedan collided at Jamaica Avenue and 160th Street in Queens. According to the police report, both vehicles were involved in the crash due to 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' One driver, a 33-year-old man, suffered neck injuries and shock. Several passengers were also involved, with injuries listed as unspecified. The sedan was starting from parking, while the truck was making a right turn. The report highlights driver distraction as the key contributing factor. No other contributing factors were listed.
14
Distracted Driver Strikes Pedestrian in Queens Crosswalk▸May 14 - A BMW sedan hit a 48-year-old man crossing 203rd Street at Hollis Ave. The driver was distracted. The man suffered a bruised hip and shock. The crash happened in a marked crosswalk.
A BMW sedan traveling south on 203rd Street struck a 48-year-old man as he crossed at Hollis Avenue in a marked crosswalk. According to the police report, the driver was inattentive and distracted. The pedestrian suffered a contusion to his hip and upper leg and was in shock. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. No other errors or factors are noted. The crash underscores the danger faced by pedestrians in crosswalks when drivers fail to pay attention.
14
Comrie Opposes Idaho Stop Bill Citing Senior Concerns▸May 14 - Victims and advocates marched to Albany. They demanded action for safer streets. Lawmakers split on bills: some backed speed controls, others balked. The Senate killed an anti-congestion bill. The fight for vulnerable lives pressed on, urgent and raw.
On May 14, 2025, victims of road violence and Families for Safe Streets lobbied at the State Capitol for the SAFE Streets Package. This package includes the 'Idaho stop' bill and the 'Stop Super-Speeders' bill. The event saw support from several Assembly members and a senator for speed controls, while Sen. Anthony Palumbo and Assembly Member Michael Novakhov opposed the super speeder bill, citing government overreach. Sen. Leroy Comrie opposed the Idaho stop bill, citing concerns for seniors. Separately, Senate bill S533, which aimed to block congestion pricing, was defeated in the Senate Transportation Committee. Chair Jeremy Cooney stressed, 'You have to have a plan. If you don’t have a plan, what are [you] doing to get the $15 billion revenue?' The day highlighted the rift between safety demands and political resistance, with victims' voices at the center.
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Pain Points: Victims of Road Violence Make Annual Pilgrimage to Demand Safe Streets,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-05-14
12
Defective Brakes Injure Three on Merrick Blvd▸May 12 - Brakes failed. Metal struck metal. Three people hurt. Neck injuries. Archer Avenue shook with the crash. System failed. Lives changed in seconds.
A crash on Merrick Blvd at Archer Ave in Queens left three people injured, including two women and a man, all suffering neck injuries. According to the police report, both vehicles—a box truck and an SUV—were traveling west when defective brakes caused the collision. The report lists 'Brakes Defective' as the main contributing factor. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The impact left one passenger partially ejected. The system failed to protect those inside. No other contributing factors were cited.
May 20 - Two SUVs crashed on Jamaica Avenue. Driver inattention sent metal into metal. One driver and a front passenger suffered whiplash and chest injuries. Distraction ruled the moment.
Two SUVs collided at Jamaica Avenue and 196th Street in Queens. According to the police report, both vehicles were operated by licensed drivers heading west. One SUV was making a left turn, the other going straight. Driver inattention and distraction were listed as contributing factors for both. The crash left a 67-year-old male driver and a 63-year-old female front passenger injured, both suffering whiplash and chest injuries. The report notes lap belts and harnesses were used. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The police report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary cause.
19
Distracted Driving Injures Two on Murdock Ave▸May 19 - Two women hurt in Queens crash. Sedans collide. Both suffer back pain. Police cite driver inattention. Night falls hard on Murdock Avenue.
Two sedans crashed on Murdock Avenue at 200th Street in Queens. According to the police report, both vehicles were traveling northwest when the collision occurred. A 20-year-old front passenger and a 25-year-old driver, both women, suffered back injuries and shock. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the main contributing factor. The impact struck the center front and back ends of the cars. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. No other contributing factors were cited in the report.
19
Dump Truck Overturns on Rockaway Boulevard▸May 19 - A dump truck flipped on Rockaway Boulevard. Two men hurt. One struck in the head, one in the back. Oversized vehicle. Unsafe speed. Metal and pain on the asphalt.
A dump truck overturned on Rockaway Boulevard near I 678 in Queens. Two men, aged 24 and 26, were injured. One suffered a head injury, the other a back injury. According to the police report, the crash involved an oversized vehicle and unsafe speed. The truck was making a right turn when it flipped, damaging the right front quarter panel. Both driver and passenger were in shock. The report lists 'Oversized Vehicle' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors.
17
Distracted Driving Injures Children in Queens Crash▸May 17 - Two children hurt in Queens. Sedans collide on 120 Road. Driver inattention listed. Impact leaves young passengers aching. Streets stay dangerous for the smallest riders.
A crash on 120 Road and Farmers Blvd in Queens involved two sedans. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' contributed to the collision. A 12-year-old girl suffered back pain and a 7-year-old boy sustained a knee and leg injury. Both were rear passengers. A 34-year-old female driver reported neck pain. The report lists no other contributing factors before driver inattention. The crash underscores the risk to young passengers when drivers lose focus.
16
Pick-up Truck Hits Elderly Pedestrian on Jamaica Ave▸May 16 - A pick-up truck struck a 73-year-old man crossing with the signal on Jamaica Ave. The pedestrian suffered facial injuries and shock. Center front end impact. No driver errors listed. System failed to protect.
A pick-up truck struck a 73-year-old man as he crossed Jamaica Ave with the signal. According to the police report, the pedestrian suffered facial injuries and was in shock. The point of impact was the center front end of the vehicle. No driver errors or contributing factors were listed in the data. The report notes the pedestrian was crossing legally at the intersection. No helmet or signal issues are mentioned. The crash left a vulnerable road user hurt in Queens.
16
Distracted Drivers Collide on Jamaica Avenue▸May 16 - Two vehicles crashed on Jamaica Avenue. One driver suffered neck injuries. Police cite driver distraction. Passengers shaken. Metal twisted. Streets stayed dangerous.
A pick-up truck and a sedan collided at Jamaica Avenue and 160th Street in Queens. According to the police report, both vehicles were involved in the crash due to 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' One driver, a 33-year-old man, suffered neck injuries and shock. Several passengers were also involved, with injuries listed as unspecified. The sedan was starting from parking, while the truck was making a right turn. The report highlights driver distraction as the key contributing factor. No other contributing factors were listed.
14
Distracted Driver Strikes Pedestrian in Queens Crosswalk▸May 14 - A BMW sedan hit a 48-year-old man crossing 203rd Street at Hollis Ave. The driver was distracted. The man suffered a bruised hip and shock. The crash happened in a marked crosswalk.
A BMW sedan traveling south on 203rd Street struck a 48-year-old man as he crossed at Hollis Avenue in a marked crosswalk. According to the police report, the driver was inattentive and distracted. The pedestrian suffered a contusion to his hip and upper leg and was in shock. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. No other errors or factors are noted. The crash underscores the danger faced by pedestrians in crosswalks when drivers fail to pay attention.
14
Comrie Opposes Idaho Stop Bill Citing Senior Concerns▸May 14 - Victims and advocates marched to Albany. They demanded action for safer streets. Lawmakers split on bills: some backed speed controls, others balked. The Senate killed an anti-congestion bill. The fight for vulnerable lives pressed on, urgent and raw.
On May 14, 2025, victims of road violence and Families for Safe Streets lobbied at the State Capitol for the SAFE Streets Package. This package includes the 'Idaho stop' bill and the 'Stop Super-Speeders' bill. The event saw support from several Assembly members and a senator for speed controls, while Sen. Anthony Palumbo and Assembly Member Michael Novakhov opposed the super speeder bill, citing government overreach. Sen. Leroy Comrie opposed the Idaho stop bill, citing concerns for seniors. Separately, Senate bill S533, which aimed to block congestion pricing, was defeated in the Senate Transportation Committee. Chair Jeremy Cooney stressed, 'You have to have a plan. If you don’t have a plan, what are [you] doing to get the $15 billion revenue?' The day highlighted the rift between safety demands and political resistance, with victims' voices at the center.
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Pain Points: Victims of Road Violence Make Annual Pilgrimage to Demand Safe Streets,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-05-14
12
Defective Brakes Injure Three on Merrick Blvd▸May 12 - Brakes failed. Metal struck metal. Three people hurt. Neck injuries. Archer Avenue shook with the crash. System failed. Lives changed in seconds.
A crash on Merrick Blvd at Archer Ave in Queens left three people injured, including two women and a man, all suffering neck injuries. According to the police report, both vehicles—a box truck and an SUV—were traveling west when defective brakes caused the collision. The report lists 'Brakes Defective' as the main contributing factor. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The impact left one passenger partially ejected. The system failed to protect those inside. No other contributing factors were cited.
May 19 - Two women hurt in Queens crash. Sedans collide. Both suffer back pain. Police cite driver inattention. Night falls hard on Murdock Avenue.
Two sedans crashed on Murdock Avenue at 200th Street in Queens. According to the police report, both vehicles were traveling northwest when the collision occurred. A 20-year-old front passenger and a 25-year-old driver, both women, suffered back injuries and shock. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the main contributing factor. The impact struck the center front and back ends of the cars. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. No other contributing factors were cited in the report.
19
Dump Truck Overturns on Rockaway Boulevard▸May 19 - A dump truck flipped on Rockaway Boulevard. Two men hurt. One struck in the head, one in the back. Oversized vehicle. Unsafe speed. Metal and pain on the asphalt.
A dump truck overturned on Rockaway Boulevard near I 678 in Queens. Two men, aged 24 and 26, were injured. One suffered a head injury, the other a back injury. According to the police report, the crash involved an oversized vehicle and unsafe speed. The truck was making a right turn when it flipped, damaging the right front quarter panel. Both driver and passenger were in shock. The report lists 'Oversized Vehicle' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors.
17
Distracted Driving Injures Children in Queens Crash▸May 17 - Two children hurt in Queens. Sedans collide on 120 Road. Driver inattention listed. Impact leaves young passengers aching. Streets stay dangerous for the smallest riders.
A crash on 120 Road and Farmers Blvd in Queens involved two sedans. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' contributed to the collision. A 12-year-old girl suffered back pain and a 7-year-old boy sustained a knee and leg injury. Both were rear passengers. A 34-year-old female driver reported neck pain. The report lists no other contributing factors before driver inattention. The crash underscores the risk to young passengers when drivers lose focus.
16
Pick-up Truck Hits Elderly Pedestrian on Jamaica Ave▸May 16 - A pick-up truck struck a 73-year-old man crossing with the signal on Jamaica Ave. The pedestrian suffered facial injuries and shock. Center front end impact. No driver errors listed. System failed to protect.
A pick-up truck struck a 73-year-old man as he crossed Jamaica Ave with the signal. According to the police report, the pedestrian suffered facial injuries and was in shock. The point of impact was the center front end of the vehicle. No driver errors or contributing factors were listed in the data. The report notes the pedestrian was crossing legally at the intersection. No helmet or signal issues are mentioned. The crash left a vulnerable road user hurt in Queens.
16
Distracted Drivers Collide on Jamaica Avenue▸May 16 - Two vehicles crashed on Jamaica Avenue. One driver suffered neck injuries. Police cite driver distraction. Passengers shaken. Metal twisted. Streets stayed dangerous.
A pick-up truck and a sedan collided at Jamaica Avenue and 160th Street in Queens. According to the police report, both vehicles were involved in the crash due to 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' One driver, a 33-year-old man, suffered neck injuries and shock. Several passengers were also involved, with injuries listed as unspecified. The sedan was starting from parking, while the truck was making a right turn. The report highlights driver distraction as the key contributing factor. No other contributing factors were listed.
14
Distracted Driver Strikes Pedestrian in Queens Crosswalk▸May 14 - A BMW sedan hit a 48-year-old man crossing 203rd Street at Hollis Ave. The driver was distracted. The man suffered a bruised hip and shock. The crash happened in a marked crosswalk.
A BMW sedan traveling south on 203rd Street struck a 48-year-old man as he crossed at Hollis Avenue in a marked crosswalk. According to the police report, the driver was inattentive and distracted. The pedestrian suffered a contusion to his hip and upper leg and was in shock. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. No other errors or factors are noted. The crash underscores the danger faced by pedestrians in crosswalks when drivers fail to pay attention.
14
Comrie Opposes Idaho Stop Bill Citing Senior Concerns▸May 14 - Victims and advocates marched to Albany. They demanded action for safer streets. Lawmakers split on bills: some backed speed controls, others balked. The Senate killed an anti-congestion bill. The fight for vulnerable lives pressed on, urgent and raw.
On May 14, 2025, victims of road violence and Families for Safe Streets lobbied at the State Capitol for the SAFE Streets Package. This package includes the 'Idaho stop' bill and the 'Stop Super-Speeders' bill. The event saw support from several Assembly members and a senator for speed controls, while Sen. Anthony Palumbo and Assembly Member Michael Novakhov opposed the super speeder bill, citing government overreach. Sen. Leroy Comrie opposed the Idaho stop bill, citing concerns for seniors. Separately, Senate bill S533, which aimed to block congestion pricing, was defeated in the Senate Transportation Committee. Chair Jeremy Cooney stressed, 'You have to have a plan. If you don’t have a plan, what are [you] doing to get the $15 billion revenue?' The day highlighted the rift between safety demands and political resistance, with victims' voices at the center.
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Pain Points: Victims of Road Violence Make Annual Pilgrimage to Demand Safe Streets,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-05-14
12
Defective Brakes Injure Three on Merrick Blvd▸May 12 - Brakes failed. Metal struck metal. Three people hurt. Neck injuries. Archer Avenue shook with the crash. System failed. Lives changed in seconds.
A crash on Merrick Blvd at Archer Ave in Queens left three people injured, including two women and a man, all suffering neck injuries. According to the police report, both vehicles—a box truck and an SUV—were traveling west when defective brakes caused the collision. The report lists 'Brakes Defective' as the main contributing factor. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The impact left one passenger partially ejected. The system failed to protect those inside. No other contributing factors were cited.
May 19 - A dump truck flipped on Rockaway Boulevard. Two men hurt. One struck in the head, one in the back. Oversized vehicle. Unsafe speed. Metal and pain on the asphalt.
A dump truck overturned on Rockaway Boulevard near I 678 in Queens. Two men, aged 24 and 26, were injured. One suffered a head injury, the other a back injury. According to the police report, the crash involved an oversized vehicle and unsafe speed. The truck was making a right turn when it flipped, damaging the right front quarter panel. Both driver and passenger were in shock. The report lists 'Oversized Vehicle' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors.
17
Distracted Driving Injures Children in Queens Crash▸May 17 - Two children hurt in Queens. Sedans collide on 120 Road. Driver inattention listed. Impact leaves young passengers aching. Streets stay dangerous for the smallest riders.
A crash on 120 Road and Farmers Blvd in Queens involved two sedans. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' contributed to the collision. A 12-year-old girl suffered back pain and a 7-year-old boy sustained a knee and leg injury. Both were rear passengers. A 34-year-old female driver reported neck pain. The report lists no other contributing factors before driver inattention. The crash underscores the risk to young passengers when drivers lose focus.
16
Pick-up Truck Hits Elderly Pedestrian on Jamaica Ave▸May 16 - A pick-up truck struck a 73-year-old man crossing with the signal on Jamaica Ave. The pedestrian suffered facial injuries and shock. Center front end impact. No driver errors listed. System failed to protect.
A pick-up truck struck a 73-year-old man as he crossed Jamaica Ave with the signal. According to the police report, the pedestrian suffered facial injuries and was in shock. The point of impact was the center front end of the vehicle. No driver errors or contributing factors were listed in the data. The report notes the pedestrian was crossing legally at the intersection. No helmet or signal issues are mentioned. The crash left a vulnerable road user hurt in Queens.
16
Distracted Drivers Collide on Jamaica Avenue▸May 16 - Two vehicles crashed on Jamaica Avenue. One driver suffered neck injuries. Police cite driver distraction. Passengers shaken. Metal twisted. Streets stayed dangerous.
A pick-up truck and a sedan collided at Jamaica Avenue and 160th Street in Queens. According to the police report, both vehicles were involved in the crash due to 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' One driver, a 33-year-old man, suffered neck injuries and shock. Several passengers were also involved, with injuries listed as unspecified. The sedan was starting from parking, while the truck was making a right turn. The report highlights driver distraction as the key contributing factor. No other contributing factors were listed.
14
Distracted Driver Strikes Pedestrian in Queens Crosswalk▸May 14 - A BMW sedan hit a 48-year-old man crossing 203rd Street at Hollis Ave. The driver was distracted. The man suffered a bruised hip and shock. The crash happened in a marked crosswalk.
A BMW sedan traveling south on 203rd Street struck a 48-year-old man as he crossed at Hollis Avenue in a marked crosswalk. According to the police report, the driver was inattentive and distracted. The pedestrian suffered a contusion to his hip and upper leg and was in shock. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. No other errors or factors are noted. The crash underscores the danger faced by pedestrians in crosswalks when drivers fail to pay attention.
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Comrie Opposes Idaho Stop Bill Citing Senior Concerns▸May 14 - Victims and advocates marched to Albany. They demanded action for safer streets. Lawmakers split on bills: some backed speed controls, others balked. The Senate killed an anti-congestion bill. The fight for vulnerable lives pressed on, urgent and raw.
On May 14, 2025, victims of road violence and Families for Safe Streets lobbied at the State Capitol for the SAFE Streets Package. This package includes the 'Idaho stop' bill and the 'Stop Super-Speeders' bill. The event saw support from several Assembly members and a senator for speed controls, while Sen. Anthony Palumbo and Assembly Member Michael Novakhov opposed the super speeder bill, citing government overreach. Sen. Leroy Comrie opposed the Idaho stop bill, citing concerns for seniors. Separately, Senate bill S533, which aimed to block congestion pricing, was defeated in the Senate Transportation Committee. Chair Jeremy Cooney stressed, 'You have to have a plan. If you don’t have a plan, what are [you] doing to get the $15 billion revenue?' The day highlighted the rift between safety demands and political resistance, with victims' voices at the center.
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Pain Points: Victims of Road Violence Make Annual Pilgrimage to Demand Safe Streets,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-05-14
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Defective Brakes Injure Three on Merrick Blvd▸May 12 - Brakes failed. Metal struck metal. Three people hurt. Neck injuries. Archer Avenue shook with the crash. System failed. Lives changed in seconds.
A crash on Merrick Blvd at Archer Ave in Queens left three people injured, including two women and a man, all suffering neck injuries. According to the police report, both vehicles—a box truck and an SUV—were traveling west when defective brakes caused the collision. The report lists 'Brakes Defective' as the main contributing factor. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The impact left one passenger partially ejected. The system failed to protect those inside. No other contributing factors were cited.
May 17 - Two children hurt in Queens. Sedans collide on 120 Road. Driver inattention listed. Impact leaves young passengers aching. Streets stay dangerous for the smallest riders.
A crash on 120 Road and Farmers Blvd in Queens involved two sedans. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' contributed to the collision. A 12-year-old girl suffered back pain and a 7-year-old boy sustained a knee and leg injury. Both were rear passengers. A 34-year-old female driver reported neck pain. The report lists no other contributing factors before driver inattention. The crash underscores the risk to young passengers when drivers lose focus.
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Pick-up Truck Hits Elderly Pedestrian on Jamaica Ave▸May 16 - A pick-up truck struck a 73-year-old man crossing with the signal on Jamaica Ave. The pedestrian suffered facial injuries and shock. Center front end impact. No driver errors listed. System failed to protect.
A pick-up truck struck a 73-year-old man as he crossed Jamaica Ave with the signal. According to the police report, the pedestrian suffered facial injuries and was in shock. The point of impact was the center front end of the vehicle. No driver errors or contributing factors were listed in the data. The report notes the pedestrian was crossing legally at the intersection. No helmet or signal issues are mentioned. The crash left a vulnerable road user hurt in Queens.
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Distracted Drivers Collide on Jamaica Avenue▸May 16 - Two vehicles crashed on Jamaica Avenue. One driver suffered neck injuries. Police cite driver distraction. Passengers shaken. Metal twisted. Streets stayed dangerous.
A pick-up truck and a sedan collided at Jamaica Avenue and 160th Street in Queens. According to the police report, both vehicles were involved in the crash due to 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' One driver, a 33-year-old man, suffered neck injuries and shock. Several passengers were also involved, with injuries listed as unspecified. The sedan was starting from parking, while the truck was making a right turn. The report highlights driver distraction as the key contributing factor. No other contributing factors were listed.
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Distracted Driver Strikes Pedestrian in Queens Crosswalk▸May 14 - A BMW sedan hit a 48-year-old man crossing 203rd Street at Hollis Ave. The driver was distracted. The man suffered a bruised hip and shock. The crash happened in a marked crosswalk.
A BMW sedan traveling south on 203rd Street struck a 48-year-old man as he crossed at Hollis Avenue in a marked crosswalk. According to the police report, the driver was inattentive and distracted. The pedestrian suffered a contusion to his hip and upper leg and was in shock. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. No other errors or factors are noted. The crash underscores the danger faced by pedestrians in crosswalks when drivers fail to pay attention.
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Comrie Opposes Idaho Stop Bill Citing Senior Concerns▸May 14 - Victims and advocates marched to Albany. They demanded action for safer streets. Lawmakers split on bills: some backed speed controls, others balked. The Senate killed an anti-congestion bill. The fight for vulnerable lives pressed on, urgent and raw.
On May 14, 2025, victims of road violence and Families for Safe Streets lobbied at the State Capitol for the SAFE Streets Package. This package includes the 'Idaho stop' bill and the 'Stop Super-Speeders' bill. The event saw support from several Assembly members and a senator for speed controls, while Sen. Anthony Palumbo and Assembly Member Michael Novakhov opposed the super speeder bill, citing government overreach. Sen. Leroy Comrie opposed the Idaho stop bill, citing concerns for seniors. Separately, Senate bill S533, which aimed to block congestion pricing, was defeated in the Senate Transportation Committee. Chair Jeremy Cooney stressed, 'You have to have a plan. If you don’t have a plan, what are [you] doing to get the $15 billion revenue?' The day highlighted the rift between safety demands and political resistance, with victims' voices at the center.
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Pain Points: Victims of Road Violence Make Annual Pilgrimage to Demand Safe Streets,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-05-14
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Defective Brakes Injure Three on Merrick Blvd▸May 12 - Brakes failed. Metal struck metal. Three people hurt. Neck injuries. Archer Avenue shook with the crash. System failed. Lives changed in seconds.
A crash on Merrick Blvd at Archer Ave in Queens left three people injured, including two women and a man, all suffering neck injuries. According to the police report, both vehicles—a box truck and an SUV—were traveling west when defective brakes caused the collision. The report lists 'Brakes Defective' as the main contributing factor. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The impact left one passenger partially ejected. The system failed to protect those inside. No other contributing factors were cited.
May 16 - A pick-up truck struck a 73-year-old man crossing with the signal on Jamaica Ave. The pedestrian suffered facial injuries and shock. Center front end impact. No driver errors listed. System failed to protect.
A pick-up truck struck a 73-year-old man as he crossed Jamaica Ave with the signal. According to the police report, the pedestrian suffered facial injuries and was in shock. The point of impact was the center front end of the vehicle. No driver errors or contributing factors were listed in the data. The report notes the pedestrian was crossing legally at the intersection. No helmet or signal issues are mentioned. The crash left a vulnerable road user hurt in Queens.
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Distracted Drivers Collide on Jamaica Avenue▸May 16 - Two vehicles crashed on Jamaica Avenue. One driver suffered neck injuries. Police cite driver distraction. Passengers shaken. Metal twisted. Streets stayed dangerous.
A pick-up truck and a sedan collided at Jamaica Avenue and 160th Street in Queens. According to the police report, both vehicles were involved in the crash due to 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' One driver, a 33-year-old man, suffered neck injuries and shock. Several passengers were also involved, with injuries listed as unspecified. The sedan was starting from parking, while the truck was making a right turn. The report highlights driver distraction as the key contributing factor. No other contributing factors were listed.
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Distracted Driver Strikes Pedestrian in Queens Crosswalk▸May 14 - A BMW sedan hit a 48-year-old man crossing 203rd Street at Hollis Ave. The driver was distracted. The man suffered a bruised hip and shock. The crash happened in a marked crosswalk.
A BMW sedan traveling south on 203rd Street struck a 48-year-old man as he crossed at Hollis Avenue in a marked crosswalk. According to the police report, the driver was inattentive and distracted. The pedestrian suffered a contusion to his hip and upper leg and was in shock. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. No other errors or factors are noted. The crash underscores the danger faced by pedestrians in crosswalks when drivers fail to pay attention.
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Comrie Opposes Idaho Stop Bill Citing Senior Concerns▸May 14 - Victims and advocates marched to Albany. They demanded action for safer streets. Lawmakers split on bills: some backed speed controls, others balked. The Senate killed an anti-congestion bill. The fight for vulnerable lives pressed on, urgent and raw.
On May 14, 2025, victims of road violence and Families for Safe Streets lobbied at the State Capitol for the SAFE Streets Package. This package includes the 'Idaho stop' bill and the 'Stop Super-Speeders' bill. The event saw support from several Assembly members and a senator for speed controls, while Sen. Anthony Palumbo and Assembly Member Michael Novakhov opposed the super speeder bill, citing government overreach. Sen. Leroy Comrie opposed the Idaho stop bill, citing concerns for seniors. Separately, Senate bill S533, which aimed to block congestion pricing, was defeated in the Senate Transportation Committee. Chair Jeremy Cooney stressed, 'You have to have a plan. If you don’t have a plan, what are [you] doing to get the $15 billion revenue?' The day highlighted the rift between safety demands and political resistance, with victims' voices at the center.
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Pain Points: Victims of Road Violence Make Annual Pilgrimage to Demand Safe Streets,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-05-14
12
Defective Brakes Injure Three on Merrick Blvd▸May 12 - Brakes failed. Metal struck metal. Three people hurt. Neck injuries. Archer Avenue shook with the crash. System failed. Lives changed in seconds.
A crash on Merrick Blvd at Archer Ave in Queens left three people injured, including two women and a man, all suffering neck injuries. According to the police report, both vehicles—a box truck and an SUV—were traveling west when defective brakes caused the collision. The report lists 'Brakes Defective' as the main contributing factor. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The impact left one passenger partially ejected. The system failed to protect those inside. No other contributing factors were cited.
May 16 - Two vehicles crashed on Jamaica Avenue. One driver suffered neck injuries. Police cite driver distraction. Passengers shaken. Metal twisted. Streets stayed dangerous.
A pick-up truck and a sedan collided at Jamaica Avenue and 160th Street in Queens. According to the police report, both vehicles were involved in the crash due to 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' One driver, a 33-year-old man, suffered neck injuries and shock. Several passengers were also involved, with injuries listed as unspecified. The sedan was starting from parking, while the truck was making a right turn. The report highlights driver distraction as the key contributing factor. No other contributing factors were listed.
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Distracted Driver Strikes Pedestrian in Queens Crosswalk▸May 14 - A BMW sedan hit a 48-year-old man crossing 203rd Street at Hollis Ave. The driver was distracted. The man suffered a bruised hip and shock. The crash happened in a marked crosswalk.
A BMW sedan traveling south on 203rd Street struck a 48-year-old man as he crossed at Hollis Avenue in a marked crosswalk. According to the police report, the driver was inattentive and distracted. The pedestrian suffered a contusion to his hip and upper leg and was in shock. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. No other errors or factors are noted. The crash underscores the danger faced by pedestrians in crosswalks when drivers fail to pay attention.
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Comrie Opposes Idaho Stop Bill Citing Senior Concerns▸May 14 - Victims and advocates marched to Albany. They demanded action for safer streets. Lawmakers split on bills: some backed speed controls, others balked. The Senate killed an anti-congestion bill. The fight for vulnerable lives pressed on, urgent and raw.
On May 14, 2025, victims of road violence and Families for Safe Streets lobbied at the State Capitol for the SAFE Streets Package. This package includes the 'Idaho stop' bill and the 'Stop Super-Speeders' bill. The event saw support from several Assembly members and a senator for speed controls, while Sen. Anthony Palumbo and Assembly Member Michael Novakhov opposed the super speeder bill, citing government overreach. Sen. Leroy Comrie opposed the Idaho stop bill, citing concerns for seniors. Separately, Senate bill S533, which aimed to block congestion pricing, was defeated in the Senate Transportation Committee. Chair Jeremy Cooney stressed, 'You have to have a plan. If you don’t have a plan, what are [you] doing to get the $15 billion revenue?' The day highlighted the rift between safety demands and political resistance, with victims' voices at the center.
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Pain Points: Victims of Road Violence Make Annual Pilgrimage to Demand Safe Streets,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-05-14
12
Defective Brakes Injure Three on Merrick Blvd▸May 12 - Brakes failed. Metal struck metal. Three people hurt. Neck injuries. Archer Avenue shook with the crash. System failed. Lives changed in seconds.
A crash on Merrick Blvd at Archer Ave in Queens left three people injured, including two women and a man, all suffering neck injuries. According to the police report, both vehicles—a box truck and an SUV—were traveling west when defective brakes caused the collision. The report lists 'Brakes Defective' as the main contributing factor. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The impact left one passenger partially ejected. The system failed to protect those inside. No other contributing factors were cited.
May 14 - A BMW sedan hit a 48-year-old man crossing 203rd Street at Hollis Ave. The driver was distracted. The man suffered a bruised hip and shock. The crash happened in a marked crosswalk.
A BMW sedan traveling south on 203rd Street struck a 48-year-old man as he crossed at Hollis Avenue in a marked crosswalk. According to the police report, the driver was inattentive and distracted. The pedestrian suffered a contusion to his hip and upper leg and was in shock. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. No other errors or factors are noted. The crash underscores the danger faced by pedestrians in crosswalks when drivers fail to pay attention.
14
Comrie Opposes Idaho Stop Bill Citing Senior Concerns▸May 14 - Victims and advocates marched to Albany. They demanded action for safer streets. Lawmakers split on bills: some backed speed controls, others balked. The Senate killed an anti-congestion bill. The fight for vulnerable lives pressed on, urgent and raw.
On May 14, 2025, victims of road violence and Families for Safe Streets lobbied at the State Capitol for the SAFE Streets Package. This package includes the 'Idaho stop' bill and the 'Stop Super-Speeders' bill. The event saw support from several Assembly members and a senator for speed controls, while Sen. Anthony Palumbo and Assembly Member Michael Novakhov opposed the super speeder bill, citing government overreach. Sen. Leroy Comrie opposed the Idaho stop bill, citing concerns for seniors. Separately, Senate bill S533, which aimed to block congestion pricing, was defeated in the Senate Transportation Committee. Chair Jeremy Cooney stressed, 'You have to have a plan. If you don’t have a plan, what are [you] doing to get the $15 billion revenue?' The day highlighted the rift between safety demands and political resistance, with victims' voices at the center.
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Pain Points: Victims of Road Violence Make Annual Pilgrimage to Demand Safe Streets,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-05-14
12
Defective Brakes Injure Three on Merrick Blvd▸May 12 - Brakes failed. Metal struck metal. Three people hurt. Neck injuries. Archer Avenue shook with the crash. System failed. Lives changed in seconds.
A crash on Merrick Blvd at Archer Ave in Queens left three people injured, including two women and a man, all suffering neck injuries. According to the police report, both vehicles—a box truck and an SUV—were traveling west when defective brakes caused the collision. The report lists 'Brakes Defective' as the main contributing factor. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The impact left one passenger partially ejected. The system failed to protect those inside. No other contributing factors were cited.
May 14 - Victims and advocates marched to Albany. They demanded action for safer streets. Lawmakers split on bills: some backed speed controls, others balked. The Senate killed an anti-congestion bill. The fight for vulnerable lives pressed on, urgent and raw.
On May 14, 2025, victims of road violence and Families for Safe Streets lobbied at the State Capitol for the SAFE Streets Package. This package includes the 'Idaho stop' bill and the 'Stop Super-Speeders' bill. The event saw support from several Assembly members and a senator for speed controls, while Sen. Anthony Palumbo and Assembly Member Michael Novakhov opposed the super speeder bill, citing government overreach. Sen. Leroy Comrie opposed the Idaho stop bill, citing concerns for seniors. Separately, Senate bill S533, which aimed to block congestion pricing, was defeated in the Senate Transportation Committee. Chair Jeremy Cooney stressed, 'You have to have a plan. If you don’t have a plan, what are [you] doing to get the $15 billion revenue?' The day highlighted the rift between safety demands and political resistance, with victims' voices at the center.
- Pain Points: Victims of Road Violence Make Annual Pilgrimage to Demand Safe Streets, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2025-05-14
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Defective Brakes Injure Three on Merrick Blvd▸May 12 - Brakes failed. Metal struck metal. Three people hurt. Neck injuries. Archer Avenue shook with the crash. System failed. Lives changed in seconds.
A crash on Merrick Blvd at Archer Ave in Queens left three people injured, including two women and a man, all suffering neck injuries. According to the police report, both vehicles—a box truck and an SUV—were traveling west when defective brakes caused the collision. The report lists 'Brakes Defective' as the main contributing factor. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The impact left one passenger partially ejected. The system failed to protect those inside. No other contributing factors were cited.
May 12 - Brakes failed. Metal struck metal. Three people hurt. Neck injuries. Archer Avenue shook with the crash. System failed. Lives changed in seconds.
A crash on Merrick Blvd at Archer Ave in Queens left three people injured, including two women and a man, all suffering neck injuries. According to the police report, both vehicles—a box truck and an SUV—were traveling west when defective brakes caused the collision. The report lists 'Brakes Defective' as the main contributing factor. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The impact left one passenger partially ejected. The system failed to protect those inside. No other contributing factors were cited.