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 28
▸ Crush Injuries 21
▸ Amputation 2
▸ Severe Bleeding 16
▸ Severe Lacerations 10
▸ Concussion 47
▸ Whiplash 269
▸ Contusion/Bruise 296
▸ Abrasion 187
▸ Pain/Nausea 77
About this chart
We group pedestrian injuries and deaths by the vehicle type that struck them (as recorded in police reports). Use the dropdown to view totals, serious injuries, or deaths.
- Trucks/Buses, SUVs/Cars, Mopeds, and Bikes reflect the reporting categories in the crash dataset.
- Counts include people on foot only; crashes with no injured pedestrians are not shown here.
Notes: Police classification can change during investigations. Small categories may have year-to-year variance.
CloseAbout these numbers
These totals count vehicles with at least the shown number of camera‑issued speeding violations (school‑zone speed cameras) in any rolling 12‑month window in this district. Totals are summed from 2022 to the present for this geography.
- ≥ 6 (6+): advocates’ standard for repeat speeding offenders who should face escalating consequences.
- ≥ 16 (16+): threshold in the current edited bill awaiting State Senate action.
Caught Speeding Recently in CB 412
- 2024 Gray Honda Suburban (LPH4200) – 150 times • 2 in last 90d here
- 2024 Gray Toyota Sedan (LHW6019) – 141 times • 1 in last 90d here
- 2024 Black Toyota Sedan (LHW6494) – 130 times • 2 in last 90d here
- 2024 White Lexus Suburban (LHT8624) – 100 times • 2 in last 90d here
- 2023 Gray Toyota Suburban (LCT3025) – 84 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: Crosswalks, sirens, and a ledger of loss
Queens CB12: Jan 1, 2022 - Oct 26, 2025
Around noon on Oct 6 at Jamaica Ave and 171 St, a driver hit a 53‑year‑old woman who was crossing with the signal. Police recorded failure to yield and distraction by the driver. She suffered severe bleeding and went into shock (NYC Open Data).
In the past month, another person walking was killed on the Belt Parkway. He died just before dawn on Sep 12 (NYC Open Data).
Since Jan 1, 2022, Queens CB12 has recorded 28 deaths and 7,159 injuries in 11,966 crashes (NYC Open Data). This year to date: 9 dead and 1,581 injured, compared with 2 dead and 1,496 injured at this point last year (same source).
Corners that don’t forgive
The dead pile up at the same places. The Belt Parkway has seen 5 deaths and 216 injuries. Hillside Avenue tallied 82 injuries. Merrick Boulevard: 212 injuries (NYC Open Data).
Police reports in this district point to drivers who fail to yield and drivers who aren’t paying attention. Failure to yield is tied to deaths and dozens of injuries here; inattention shows the same pattern (NYC Open Data).
The worst hours hit when the city is thin. Deaths spike around 3–5 AM, then again around 8–9 PM, while injuries are constant through the afternoon rush (NYC Open Data).
Promises and delays at City Hall
Daylighting saves lives. The council has the bill to clear sightlines at corners citywide. It has the votes. It hasn’t moved. “Universal daylighting has majority support … Will Speaker Adams give it a vote?” asked one analysis in July (Streetsblog NYC). Speaker Adrienne Adams’ office said, “The safety of pedestrians and all street users remains a top priority … Intro. 1138 is going through the council’s legislative process” (AMNY).
Council Member Nantasha M. Williams is pushing a crackdown on unlicensed commuter vans (Int 1347‑2025). The bill orders maximum penalties for every listed violation. Analysts warn it emphasizes punitive enforcement over safer operations or redesign, with risks for people who walk and bike (NYC Council Legistar).
Albany’s lever on repeat speeders
State Senator Leroy Comrie co‑sponsored the Stop Super Speeders Act (S 4045) and voted yes in committee in June (Open States). The bill would force known repeat offenders to use speed limiters. Our own brief explains the standard: 11 DMV points in 18 months or 16 camera tickets in a year triggers the device (Take Action).
Assembly Member Alicia Hyndman voted yes to extend the city’s speed‑camera program (S 8344) in June, keeping round‑the‑clock enforcement in school zones (Open States). Will she back the companion to the Super Speeders bill next?
Fix what’s killing us here
Clear the corners. Pass the daylighting bill and harden turns on Hillside Avenue and Merrick Boulevard. Give people crossing time with leading pedestrian intervals. Target the overnight hours where deaths stack up. These are standard tools the city already uses; this district’s map tells you where to put them (NYC Open Data).
And stop the worst drivers before they take another life. The Senate moved S 4045. The Assembly can finish the job.
One woman bled at Jamaica and 171. Another man died on the Belt. The fixes sit on desks. Act now: lower speeds and rein in repeat speeders. Start here.
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Citations
▸ Citations
- Motor Vehicle Collisions – Crashes - Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-10-26
- Universal Daylighting Has Majority Support on the City Council — Will Speaker Adams Give It a Vote?, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2025-07-09
- NYC to lose 300,000 parking spots in City Council bid to boost street safety, AMNY, Published 2025-08-03
- File Int 1347-2025, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2025-08-14
- File S 4045, Open States / NY Senate, Published 2025-06-11
- S 8344 (program extension noted in timeline), Open States / NY Senate, Published 2025-06-13
Other Representatives
Assembly Member Alicia Hyndman
District 29
Council Member Nantasha M. Williams
District 27
State Senator Leroy Comrie
District 14
▸ 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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Pickup Backed Into Parked Sedan on Linden▸Aug 6 - A pickup truck backed into a parked sedan on Linden Boulevard in Queens. The driver of the sedan, a 23-year-old woman, suffered a back injury and whiplash. Police cited 'Backing Unsafely.' Three vehicles were involved.
A pickup truck starting from parking backed into two parked sedans on Linden Boulevard in Queens. Three vehicles were involved. The driver of a parked 2023 Honda sedan, a 23-year-old woman, suffered a back injury and complained of whiplash; she was conscious and not ejected. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Backing Unsafely.' Police recorded 'Backing Unsafely' by the driver of the pickup. The parked Honda shows damage to its right rear bumper and center back end; the pickup shows center back end damage. No other contributing factors were listed in the report.
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Van Driver Backs Into Parked SUV, Five Hurt▸Aug 6 - A driver in a van backed into a parked SUV at 122-38 161 Place in Queens. Five occupants reported neck injuries. Police recorded Backing Unsafely.
A driver in a GMC van backed into a parked Audi SUV at 122-38 161 Place in Queens. According to the police report, five occupants—drivers and passengers—sustained neck injuries and reported whiplash. The report shows the van backing and the SUV parked at impact. Police recorded 'Backing Unsafely' by the driver as the contributing factor. The crash damaged the Audi’s front and the van’s rear. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
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Driver Turns Right, Hits Woman in Intersection▸Aug 6 - A driver in a 2022 Mercedes SUV turned right at 181st Street and Hillside Avenue and hit a 44‑year‑old woman in the intersection. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver and a limited view. She suffered a bruised arm.
A driver in a 2022 Mercedes SUV made a right turn at 181st Street and Hillside Avenue in Queens and hit a 44‑year‑old woman in the intersection. According to the police report, the point of impact was the SUV’s right front bumper. The woman was conscious and suffered a contusion to her arm. Police recorded Failure to Yield Right-of-Way by the driver and View Obstructed/Limited. The driver was licensed and traveling north before the turn. No vehicle damage was reported.
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Adams Calls Midtown Rezoning Safety‑Boosting Housing Plan▸Aug 6 - Land Use committee cleared the Midtown South Mixed-Use rezoning on Aug 6. The plan unlocks over 9,500 homes, creates a car-free 34th Street busway and pedestrianized Broadway, and directs funds to the Garment District and street upgrades.
"To confront the citywide housing and affordability crisis, our city must build more homes and invest in housing solutions that allow generations of New Yorkers to remain in this city." -- Adrienne Adams
Bill: Midtown South Mixed-Use (MSMX) plan. File number: none provided. Status: Approved by the City Council Committee on Land Use on 2025-08-06; advances to a full Council vote. Committee: City Council Committee on Land Use. The matter, quoted in the record, calls to "redesignate 42 blocks between West 23rd and 40th Streets and Fifth and Eighth Avenues for housing development." Councilmembers Erik Bottcher and Keith Powers backed the plan; Speaker Adrienne Adams and Mayor Eric Adams issued supportive statements. The plan includes a car-free 34th Street busway, a fully pedestrianized Broadway, $122M for Garment District support and $340M for streets and transit. No safety impact assessment or safety note was provided in the record.
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Midtown South rezoning proposal passes council land-use committee alongside community investment,
amny.com,
Published 2025-08-06
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Adams Offers No Public Position On Carriage Ban▸Aug 6 - A horse named Lady died in Hell's Kitchen. Photos reignited calls to ban carriages. The City Council stalled. Unions and leaders blocked hearings. Advocates warned of more injuries. Analysts say the ban would have minimal direct effect on pedestrians and cyclists.
Bill 2025, proposed to ban horse-drawn carriages, remained stalled as of August 6, 2025. The measure sits in the City Council health committee chaired by Lynn C. Schulman. Queens Councilman Robert F. Holden is the bill's sponsor. Speaker Adrienne Adams has not publicly taken a position. The article ran under the headline "Gruesome images unlikely to sway lawmakers to ban horse-drawn carriages." Advocates rallied and warned, "without a ban there will be more crashes, injuries, and possibly deaths." TWU Local 100 opposes the ban. The proposed ban on horse-drawn carriages may have minimal direct impact on pedestrian and cyclist safety, as these vehicles are a small share of street traffic; the primary safety risks for vulnerable road users stem from motor vehicles and street design.
-
Gruesome images unlikely to sway lawmakers to ban horse-drawn carriages,
Crain's New York Business,
Published 2025-08-06
5
Sedan Crash Injures Two Rear Passengers▸Aug 5 - A driver in a sedan on Hillside Avenue left two rear passengers injured. Both women, 58 and 62, complained of head and neck pain and nausea. Both were in shock. Police recorded no contributing factors or driver errors.
A driver in a sedan on Hillside Avenue injured two rear-seat passengers. According to the police report, both women, ages 58 and 62, complained of pain and nausea and suffered head and neck injuries. Both occupants were not ejected and showed signs of shock. The driver was not reported injured. Police recorded no contributing factors or driver errors in the report. Vehicle records show no damage and list the sedan’s pre-crash action as going straight ahead. The crash left two passengers hurt and shaken, per the official account.
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NYPD Cruiser Crash Injures Three In Queens▸Aug 5 - Police car struck at Beach 35th and Rockaway. Three hurt. Sirens cut through Edgemere. Cause unknown. Streets stained. Investigation begins.
CBS New York reported on August 5, 2025, that an NYPD cruiser crashed at Beach 35th Street and Rockaway Freeway in Edgemere, Queens. Three people were injured. The article states, 'Police are now trying to determine the cause of the crash.' No details on driver actions or contributing factors were released. The incident highlights risks at busy intersections and the need for thorough investigation when emergency vehicles are involved.
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NYPD Cruiser Crash Injures Three In Queens,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-08-05
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SUV Right-Front Bumper Hits Scooter Rider▸Aug 4 - The driver of an SUV struck a 30-year-old motorized scooter rider at 104 Ave and 199 St in Queens. The scooter rider suffered facial and internal injuries and remained conscious. Police recorded 'Traffic Control Disregarded.'
The driver of an SUV traveling east struck a motorized scooter traveling north at 104 Ave and 199 St in Queens. The scooter rider, a 30-year-old man, was injured. He suffered facial and internal injuries and remained conscious. According to the police report, 'Traffic Control Disregarded' was listed as a contributing factor. The SUV's right front bumper struck the scooter's center front end. Police listed the driver error as Traffic Control Disregarded in the crash record.
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Driver hits teen on motorized scooter in Queens▸Aug 3 - A driver in a sedan hit a 15-year-old on a motorized scooter at 195 St and Jamaica Ave. The boy suffered a head bruise. Police recorded driver inattention.
A driver in a 2008 Hyundai sedan crashed into a 15-year-old riding a motorized scooter at 195 St and Jamaica Ave in Queens. The teen suffered a head contusion and bruising. According to the police report, both vehicles were traveling straight before the collision. Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction by the driver. Police also listed Driver Inattention/Distraction for the teen rider. An 83-year-old occupant was involved; injuries were not specified. The crash occurred at 3:44 p.m. The sedan showed front-end damage; the scooter's right side was hit.
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Adams Calls Intro 1138 A Safety Boosting Measure▸Aug 3 - Council weighs a 20-foot parking ban at crosswalks. Supporters say it saves lives. Critics warn of lost parking and risk. Streets stand at a crossroads.
""The safety of pedestrians and all street users remains a top priority for Speaker Adams and the council. Intro. 1138 is going through the council’s legislative process, which is deliberative and allows for thorough public engagement and input."" -- Adrienne Adams
Intro. 1138, now before the City Council as of August 3, 2025, targets cars parked within 20 feet of crosswalks. The transportation committee leads the review. The bill's summary: 'ban vehicles from parking within 20 feet of crosswalks to improve visibility and street safety.' Council Member Barbara Russo-Lennon supports the measure. Council Member Julie Won and advocates back it. DOT officials and some lawmakers oppose, citing cost and risk. The bill could cut 300,000 parking spots. Banning parking near intersections improves visibility for all road users, reducing collisions and making streets safer for pedestrians and cyclists, even if it reduces parking.
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NYC to lose 300,000 parking spots in City Council bid to boost street safety,
AMNY,
Published 2025-08-03
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Ambulance Driver Hits Left-Turning Sedan in Queens▸Aug 2 - On Tuskegee Airmen Way at 156 St in Queens, the driver of an ambulance going straight hit a sedan turning left. Two drivers hurt. Police recorded improper lane use and failure to yield.
Two vehicles collided on Tuskegee Airmen Way at 156 St in Queens. According to the police report, an ambulance driver going straight hit a sedan whose driver was making a left turn. The 20-year-old driver in the ambulance suffered an arm abrasion. The 17-year-old sedan driver reported knee and lower-leg pain. Police recorded Failure to Yield Right-of-Way and Passing or Lane Usage Improper by the drivers. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. Both injured drivers wore lap belts and harnesses.
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Bus Driver Tailgates, Injures Teen on Jamaica Ave▸Aug 1 - A bus driver followed too close on Jamaica Ave at Parsons Blvd and hit an e‑bike rider. The rider, 18, suffered knee and lower‑leg injuries and shock. Police recorded Following Too Closely by the driver.
An eighteen-year-old e-bike rider was hurt on Jamaica Ave at Parsons Blvd in Queens when a bus driver hit him while both were traveling west. He suffered knee and lower-leg injuries and went into shock, with a complaint of pain. "According to the police report, the crash involved a bus and an e-bike, both going straight westbound." Police recorded Following Too Closely by the bus driver. The bus showed damage to the right-side doors. Police also listed "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" as a factor, after citing the driver’s Following Too Closely. Other occupants were listed with unspecified injuries.
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Unlicensed Teen Driver Kills Passenger▸Aug 1 - A teen drove a BMW at 100 mph without a license. He lost control. The car hit a truck. Fourteen-year-old Fortune Williams was ejected and killed. The driver now faces prison. Parents faced charges too.
Gothamist (2025-08-01) reports an 18-year-old Queens resident was sentenced to up to four years for a 2023 crash that killed 14-year-old Fortune Williams. The teen, unlicensed and speeding at over 100 mph in a 30-mph zone, lost control and struck a parked UPS truck. Prosecutors said he only had a learner's permit and had been previously ticketed for unlicensed driving. His parents, who gave him the BMW, were convicted of child endangerment. DA Melinda Katz called it 'a landmark case where both an unlicensed teenage driver and his parents were held responsible.' The case highlights failures in supervision and enforcement.
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Unlicensed Teen Driver Kills Passenger,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-08-01
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Driver in SUV hits man in Queens crosswalk▸Jul 31 - A driver in an SUV turned left on Farmers Blvd at 144 Rd and hit a man in a marked crosswalk. His arm fractured. Police recorded driver inattention and failure to yield.
A 48-year-old man was hit by a driver in a Toyota SUV during a left turn at Farmers Blvd and 144 Rd in Queens. He was crossing in a marked crosswalk. He suffered a fractured arm. According to the police report, the driver was inattentive and failed to yield the right of way. Police list Driver Inattention/Distraction and Failure to Yield Right-of-Way as contributing factors. The driver, a 44-year-old woman, was licensed and uninjured. The impact came at the right front quarter panel of the SUV. The crash occurred at 8:50 a.m.
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Merging Driver Hits Taxi, Injures Three▸Jul 31 - The driver of a merging vehicle hit a taxi’s right side doors on Liberty Ave in Queens. Three rear-seat passengers suffered whiplash, neck and shoulder injuries. Police listed contributing factors as “Unspecified.”
According to the police report, the driver of a merging vehicle struck a taxi on Liberty Avenue in Queens, impacting the taxi’s right side doors while the taxi was going straight. Three passengers in the taxi’s rear seats — ages 27, 46 and 46 — were injured, reporting whiplash and neck and shoulder injuries. Police recorded contributing factors as “Unspecified.” No specific driver errors were listed in the data. The taxi driver was not reported injured.
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Parked Sedan Hit Standing Scooter, Leg Fracture▸Jul 30 - A parked sedan contacted a standing scooter on Hannibal Street in Queens. The 45-year-old scooter driver suffered a fractured and dislocated lower leg and foot. Both vehicles were parked. Police listed no specific driver errors in the report.
A 45-year-old man riding a standing scooter was injured when a sedan made contact with the scooter on Hannibal Street in Queens. According to the police report, “a sedan and a standing scooter were both parked before the collision.” The scooter driver suffered a fracture and dislocation to his lower leg and foot. Police recorded no specific driver errors or contributing factors in the report. The sedan sustained left front bumper damage. The scooter’s center front end was damaged. The report does not specify further actions leading up to the impact.
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Adams Backs Safety-Boosting Universal Daylighting Plan▸Jul 30 - Council moves to ban parking near corners. Sightlines clear. Crashes drop. Pedestrians and cyclists breathe easier. DOT doubts linger. Advocates press on. Streets could change fast.
On July 30, 2025, the NYC Council Progressive Caucus made a major push for Intro 1138, a bill to ban parking within 20 feet of intersections. The measure sits with the Transportation Committee. Council Member Julie Won introduced it after deadly crashes in her district. Eighteen caucus members back the bill, aiming to force a vote this year. The matter: 'eliminate parking within 20 feet of an intersection.' Council Member Sandy Nurse called daylighting 'a proven, effective way to make our streets safer.' DOT raised doubts about non-hardened daylighting, but safety analysts say restricting parking near intersections improves visibility, reduces collisions, and protects people on foot and bike.
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NYC Council Progressive Caucus to make push for universal daylighting in 2025,
City & State NY,
Published 2025-07-30
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Left-Turn SUV Driver Hits Woman at Baisley Blvd▸Jul 28 - A driver in an SUV turned left at Guy R Brewer and Baisley and hit a 54-year-old woman. She suffered a bruised upper arm. Police recorded driver inattention and failure to yield.
A 54-year-old woman was injured at Guy R Brewer Blvd and Baisley Blvd in Queens when a driver in a 2013 SUV turned left and hit her with the front of the SUV. According to the police report, the driver was making a left turn and struck the pedestrian at the intersection, causing a contusion to her upper arm. Police recorded driver inattention/distraction and failure to yield right-of-way by the driver. The driver held a valid New York license. The report lists two occupants in the SUV. No other contributing factors are noted.
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Driver Left Turn Hits Woman Crossing Signal▸Jul 28 - A driver making a left turn hit a 54-year-old woman in a marked crosswalk on Liberty Ave at 177 St. She suffered a head contusion. Police recorded failure to yield right-of-way. The driver was the lone occupant.
"According to the police report …" a 54-year-old woman was struck by a sedan as she crossed Liberty Ave at 177 St in Queens. The report says the driver was making a left turn. Police recorded "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as the contributing factor. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal and suffered a head injury listed as a contusion. The driver was the sole occupant, identified as a licensed male operator of a 2014 Nissan sedan. Vehicle damage was reported as none. No other contributing factors or equipment issues are listed in the report.
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Queens SUVs Collide on Inwood Street▸Jul 27 - Two SUVs collided on Inwood Street at Ferndale Avenue. Three occupants — a 13-year-old girl, a 20-year-old man and a 29-year-old woman — suffered head and arm injuries. Police recorded traffic control disregarded by a driver.
Two SUVs collided on Inwood Street at Ferndale Avenue. The vehicle data show one SUV with center-front damage and the other with left-rear quarter-panel damage. Three occupants were injured: a 13-year-old girl and a 20-year-old man with head injuries, and a 29-year-old woman with elbow/lower-arm injuries. According to the police report, "Traffic Control Disregarded" was listed as the contributing factor. Police records note both drivers were going straight ahead. The report assigns the traffic-control disregard to the driver listed in the crash data. No other contributing factors were cited in the report.
Aug 6 - A pickup truck backed into a parked sedan on Linden Boulevard in Queens. The driver of the sedan, a 23-year-old woman, suffered a back injury and whiplash. Police cited 'Backing Unsafely.' Three vehicles were involved.
A pickup truck starting from parking backed into two parked sedans on Linden Boulevard in Queens. Three vehicles were involved. The driver of a parked 2023 Honda sedan, a 23-year-old woman, suffered a back injury and complained of whiplash; she was conscious and not ejected. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Backing Unsafely.' Police recorded 'Backing Unsafely' by the driver of the pickup. The parked Honda shows damage to its right rear bumper and center back end; the pickup shows center back end damage. No other contributing factors were listed in the report.
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Van Driver Backs Into Parked SUV, Five Hurt▸Aug 6 - A driver in a van backed into a parked SUV at 122-38 161 Place in Queens. Five occupants reported neck injuries. Police recorded Backing Unsafely.
A driver in a GMC van backed into a parked Audi SUV at 122-38 161 Place in Queens. According to the police report, five occupants—drivers and passengers—sustained neck injuries and reported whiplash. The report shows the van backing and the SUV parked at impact. Police recorded 'Backing Unsafely' by the driver as the contributing factor. The crash damaged the Audi’s front and the van’s rear. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
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Driver Turns Right, Hits Woman in Intersection▸Aug 6 - A driver in a 2022 Mercedes SUV turned right at 181st Street and Hillside Avenue and hit a 44‑year‑old woman in the intersection. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver and a limited view. She suffered a bruised arm.
A driver in a 2022 Mercedes SUV made a right turn at 181st Street and Hillside Avenue in Queens and hit a 44‑year‑old woman in the intersection. According to the police report, the point of impact was the SUV’s right front bumper. The woman was conscious and suffered a contusion to her arm. Police recorded Failure to Yield Right-of-Way by the driver and View Obstructed/Limited. The driver was licensed and traveling north before the turn. No vehicle damage was reported.
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Adams Calls Midtown Rezoning Safety‑Boosting Housing Plan▸Aug 6 - Land Use committee cleared the Midtown South Mixed-Use rezoning on Aug 6. The plan unlocks over 9,500 homes, creates a car-free 34th Street busway and pedestrianized Broadway, and directs funds to the Garment District and street upgrades.
"To confront the citywide housing and affordability crisis, our city must build more homes and invest in housing solutions that allow generations of New Yorkers to remain in this city." -- Adrienne Adams
Bill: Midtown South Mixed-Use (MSMX) plan. File number: none provided. Status: Approved by the City Council Committee on Land Use on 2025-08-06; advances to a full Council vote. Committee: City Council Committee on Land Use. The matter, quoted in the record, calls to "redesignate 42 blocks between West 23rd and 40th Streets and Fifth and Eighth Avenues for housing development." Councilmembers Erik Bottcher and Keith Powers backed the plan; Speaker Adrienne Adams and Mayor Eric Adams issued supportive statements. The plan includes a car-free 34th Street busway, a fully pedestrianized Broadway, $122M for Garment District support and $340M for streets and transit. No safety impact assessment or safety note was provided in the record.
-
Midtown South rezoning proposal passes council land-use committee alongside community investment,
amny.com,
Published 2025-08-06
6
Adams Offers No Public Position On Carriage Ban▸Aug 6 - A horse named Lady died in Hell's Kitchen. Photos reignited calls to ban carriages. The City Council stalled. Unions and leaders blocked hearings. Advocates warned of more injuries. Analysts say the ban would have minimal direct effect on pedestrians and cyclists.
Bill 2025, proposed to ban horse-drawn carriages, remained stalled as of August 6, 2025. The measure sits in the City Council health committee chaired by Lynn C. Schulman. Queens Councilman Robert F. Holden is the bill's sponsor. Speaker Adrienne Adams has not publicly taken a position. The article ran under the headline "Gruesome images unlikely to sway lawmakers to ban horse-drawn carriages." Advocates rallied and warned, "without a ban there will be more crashes, injuries, and possibly deaths." TWU Local 100 opposes the ban. The proposed ban on horse-drawn carriages may have minimal direct impact on pedestrian and cyclist safety, as these vehicles are a small share of street traffic; the primary safety risks for vulnerable road users stem from motor vehicles and street design.
-
Gruesome images unlikely to sway lawmakers to ban horse-drawn carriages,
Crain's New York Business,
Published 2025-08-06
5
Sedan Crash Injures Two Rear Passengers▸Aug 5 - A driver in a sedan on Hillside Avenue left two rear passengers injured. Both women, 58 and 62, complained of head and neck pain and nausea. Both were in shock. Police recorded no contributing factors or driver errors.
A driver in a sedan on Hillside Avenue injured two rear-seat passengers. According to the police report, both women, ages 58 and 62, complained of pain and nausea and suffered head and neck injuries. Both occupants were not ejected and showed signs of shock. The driver was not reported injured. Police recorded no contributing factors or driver errors in the report. Vehicle records show no damage and list the sedan’s pre-crash action as going straight ahead. The crash left two passengers hurt and shaken, per the official account.
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NYPD Cruiser Crash Injures Three In Queens▸Aug 5 - Police car struck at Beach 35th and Rockaway. Three hurt. Sirens cut through Edgemere. Cause unknown. Streets stained. Investigation begins.
CBS New York reported on August 5, 2025, that an NYPD cruiser crashed at Beach 35th Street and Rockaway Freeway in Edgemere, Queens. Three people were injured. The article states, 'Police are now trying to determine the cause of the crash.' No details on driver actions or contributing factors were released. The incident highlights risks at busy intersections and the need for thorough investigation when emergency vehicles are involved.
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NYPD Cruiser Crash Injures Three In Queens,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-08-05
4
SUV Right-Front Bumper Hits Scooter Rider▸Aug 4 - The driver of an SUV struck a 30-year-old motorized scooter rider at 104 Ave and 199 St in Queens. The scooter rider suffered facial and internal injuries and remained conscious. Police recorded 'Traffic Control Disregarded.'
The driver of an SUV traveling east struck a motorized scooter traveling north at 104 Ave and 199 St in Queens. The scooter rider, a 30-year-old man, was injured. He suffered facial and internal injuries and remained conscious. According to the police report, 'Traffic Control Disregarded' was listed as a contributing factor. The SUV's right front bumper struck the scooter's center front end. Police listed the driver error as Traffic Control Disregarded in the crash record.
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Driver hits teen on motorized scooter in Queens▸Aug 3 - A driver in a sedan hit a 15-year-old on a motorized scooter at 195 St and Jamaica Ave. The boy suffered a head bruise. Police recorded driver inattention.
A driver in a 2008 Hyundai sedan crashed into a 15-year-old riding a motorized scooter at 195 St and Jamaica Ave in Queens. The teen suffered a head contusion and bruising. According to the police report, both vehicles were traveling straight before the collision. Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction by the driver. Police also listed Driver Inattention/Distraction for the teen rider. An 83-year-old occupant was involved; injuries were not specified. The crash occurred at 3:44 p.m. The sedan showed front-end damage; the scooter's right side was hit.
3
Adams Calls Intro 1138 A Safety Boosting Measure▸Aug 3 - Council weighs a 20-foot parking ban at crosswalks. Supporters say it saves lives. Critics warn of lost parking and risk. Streets stand at a crossroads.
""The safety of pedestrians and all street users remains a top priority for Speaker Adams and the council. Intro. 1138 is going through the council’s legislative process, which is deliberative and allows for thorough public engagement and input."" -- Adrienne Adams
Intro. 1138, now before the City Council as of August 3, 2025, targets cars parked within 20 feet of crosswalks. The transportation committee leads the review. The bill's summary: 'ban vehicles from parking within 20 feet of crosswalks to improve visibility and street safety.' Council Member Barbara Russo-Lennon supports the measure. Council Member Julie Won and advocates back it. DOT officials and some lawmakers oppose, citing cost and risk. The bill could cut 300,000 parking spots. Banning parking near intersections improves visibility for all road users, reducing collisions and making streets safer for pedestrians and cyclists, even if it reduces parking.
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NYC to lose 300,000 parking spots in City Council bid to boost street safety,
AMNY,
Published 2025-08-03
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Ambulance Driver Hits Left-Turning Sedan in Queens▸Aug 2 - On Tuskegee Airmen Way at 156 St in Queens, the driver of an ambulance going straight hit a sedan turning left. Two drivers hurt. Police recorded improper lane use and failure to yield.
Two vehicles collided on Tuskegee Airmen Way at 156 St in Queens. According to the police report, an ambulance driver going straight hit a sedan whose driver was making a left turn. The 20-year-old driver in the ambulance suffered an arm abrasion. The 17-year-old sedan driver reported knee and lower-leg pain. Police recorded Failure to Yield Right-of-Way and Passing or Lane Usage Improper by the drivers. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. Both injured drivers wore lap belts and harnesses.
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Bus Driver Tailgates, Injures Teen on Jamaica Ave▸Aug 1 - A bus driver followed too close on Jamaica Ave at Parsons Blvd and hit an e‑bike rider. The rider, 18, suffered knee and lower‑leg injuries and shock. Police recorded Following Too Closely by the driver.
An eighteen-year-old e-bike rider was hurt on Jamaica Ave at Parsons Blvd in Queens when a bus driver hit him while both were traveling west. He suffered knee and lower-leg injuries and went into shock, with a complaint of pain. "According to the police report, the crash involved a bus and an e-bike, both going straight westbound." Police recorded Following Too Closely by the bus driver. The bus showed damage to the right-side doors. Police also listed "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" as a factor, after citing the driver’s Following Too Closely. Other occupants were listed with unspecified injuries.
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Unlicensed Teen Driver Kills Passenger▸Aug 1 - A teen drove a BMW at 100 mph without a license. He lost control. The car hit a truck. Fourteen-year-old Fortune Williams was ejected and killed. The driver now faces prison. Parents faced charges too.
Gothamist (2025-08-01) reports an 18-year-old Queens resident was sentenced to up to four years for a 2023 crash that killed 14-year-old Fortune Williams. The teen, unlicensed and speeding at over 100 mph in a 30-mph zone, lost control and struck a parked UPS truck. Prosecutors said he only had a learner's permit and had been previously ticketed for unlicensed driving. His parents, who gave him the BMW, were convicted of child endangerment. DA Melinda Katz called it 'a landmark case where both an unlicensed teenage driver and his parents were held responsible.' The case highlights failures in supervision and enforcement.
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Unlicensed Teen Driver Kills Passenger,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-08-01
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Driver in SUV hits man in Queens crosswalk▸Jul 31 - A driver in an SUV turned left on Farmers Blvd at 144 Rd and hit a man in a marked crosswalk. His arm fractured. Police recorded driver inattention and failure to yield.
A 48-year-old man was hit by a driver in a Toyota SUV during a left turn at Farmers Blvd and 144 Rd in Queens. He was crossing in a marked crosswalk. He suffered a fractured arm. According to the police report, the driver was inattentive and failed to yield the right of way. Police list Driver Inattention/Distraction and Failure to Yield Right-of-Way as contributing factors. The driver, a 44-year-old woman, was licensed and uninjured. The impact came at the right front quarter panel of the SUV. The crash occurred at 8:50 a.m.
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Merging Driver Hits Taxi, Injures Three▸Jul 31 - The driver of a merging vehicle hit a taxi’s right side doors on Liberty Ave in Queens. Three rear-seat passengers suffered whiplash, neck and shoulder injuries. Police listed contributing factors as “Unspecified.”
According to the police report, the driver of a merging vehicle struck a taxi on Liberty Avenue in Queens, impacting the taxi’s right side doors while the taxi was going straight. Three passengers in the taxi’s rear seats — ages 27, 46 and 46 — were injured, reporting whiplash and neck and shoulder injuries. Police recorded contributing factors as “Unspecified.” No specific driver errors were listed in the data. The taxi driver was not reported injured.
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Parked Sedan Hit Standing Scooter, Leg Fracture▸Jul 30 - A parked sedan contacted a standing scooter on Hannibal Street in Queens. The 45-year-old scooter driver suffered a fractured and dislocated lower leg and foot. Both vehicles were parked. Police listed no specific driver errors in the report.
A 45-year-old man riding a standing scooter was injured when a sedan made contact with the scooter on Hannibal Street in Queens. According to the police report, “a sedan and a standing scooter were both parked before the collision.” The scooter driver suffered a fracture and dislocation to his lower leg and foot. Police recorded no specific driver errors or contributing factors in the report. The sedan sustained left front bumper damage. The scooter’s center front end was damaged. The report does not specify further actions leading up to the impact.
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Adams Backs Safety-Boosting Universal Daylighting Plan▸Jul 30 - Council moves to ban parking near corners. Sightlines clear. Crashes drop. Pedestrians and cyclists breathe easier. DOT doubts linger. Advocates press on. Streets could change fast.
On July 30, 2025, the NYC Council Progressive Caucus made a major push for Intro 1138, a bill to ban parking within 20 feet of intersections. The measure sits with the Transportation Committee. Council Member Julie Won introduced it after deadly crashes in her district. Eighteen caucus members back the bill, aiming to force a vote this year. The matter: 'eliminate parking within 20 feet of an intersection.' Council Member Sandy Nurse called daylighting 'a proven, effective way to make our streets safer.' DOT raised doubts about non-hardened daylighting, but safety analysts say restricting parking near intersections improves visibility, reduces collisions, and protects people on foot and bike.
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NYC Council Progressive Caucus to make push for universal daylighting in 2025,
City & State NY,
Published 2025-07-30
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Left-Turn SUV Driver Hits Woman at Baisley Blvd▸Jul 28 - A driver in an SUV turned left at Guy R Brewer and Baisley and hit a 54-year-old woman. She suffered a bruised upper arm. Police recorded driver inattention and failure to yield.
A 54-year-old woman was injured at Guy R Brewer Blvd and Baisley Blvd in Queens when a driver in a 2013 SUV turned left and hit her with the front of the SUV. According to the police report, the driver was making a left turn and struck the pedestrian at the intersection, causing a contusion to her upper arm. Police recorded driver inattention/distraction and failure to yield right-of-way by the driver. The driver held a valid New York license. The report lists two occupants in the SUV. No other contributing factors are noted.
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Driver Left Turn Hits Woman Crossing Signal▸Jul 28 - A driver making a left turn hit a 54-year-old woman in a marked crosswalk on Liberty Ave at 177 St. She suffered a head contusion. Police recorded failure to yield right-of-way. The driver was the lone occupant.
"According to the police report …" a 54-year-old woman was struck by a sedan as she crossed Liberty Ave at 177 St in Queens. The report says the driver was making a left turn. Police recorded "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as the contributing factor. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal and suffered a head injury listed as a contusion. The driver was the sole occupant, identified as a licensed male operator of a 2014 Nissan sedan. Vehicle damage was reported as none. No other contributing factors or equipment issues are listed in the report.
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Queens SUVs Collide on Inwood Street▸Jul 27 - Two SUVs collided on Inwood Street at Ferndale Avenue. Three occupants — a 13-year-old girl, a 20-year-old man and a 29-year-old woman — suffered head and arm injuries. Police recorded traffic control disregarded by a driver.
Two SUVs collided on Inwood Street at Ferndale Avenue. The vehicle data show one SUV with center-front damage and the other with left-rear quarter-panel damage. Three occupants were injured: a 13-year-old girl and a 20-year-old man with head injuries, and a 29-year-old woman with elbow/lower-arm injuries. According to the police report, "Traffic Control Disregarded" was listed as the contributing factor. Police records note both drivers were going straight ahead. The report assigns the traffic-control disregard to the driver listed in the crash data. No other contributing factors were cited in the report.
Aug 6 - A driver in a van backed into a parked SUV at 122-38 161 Place in Queens. Five occupants reported neck injuries. Police recorded Backing Unsafely.
A driver in a GMC van backed into a parked Audi SUV at 122-38 161 Place in Queens. According to the police report, five occupants—drivers and passengers—sustained neck injuries and reported whiplash. The report shows the van backing and the SUV parked at impact. Police recorded 'Backing Unsafely' by the driver as the contributing factor. The crash damaged the Audi’s front and the van’s rear. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
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Driver Turns Right, Hits Woman in Intersection▸Aug 6 - A driver in a 2022 Mercedes SUV turned right at 181st Street and Hillside Avenue and hit a 44‑year‑old woman in the intersection. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver and a limited view. She suffered a bruised arm.
A driver in a 2022 Mercedes SUV made a right turn at 181st Street and Hillside Avenue in Queens and hit a 44‑year‑old woman in the intersection. According to the police report, the point of impact was the SUV’s right front bumper. The woman was conscious and suffered a contusion to her arm. Police recorded Failure to Yield Right-of-Way by the driver and View Obstructed/Limited. The driver was licensed and traveling north before the turn. No vehicle damage was reported.
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Adams Calls Midtown Rezoning Safety‑Boosting Housing Plan▸Aug 6 - Land Use committee cleared the Midtown South Mixed-Use rezoning on Aug 6. The plan unlocks over 9,500 homes, creates a car-free 34th Street busway and pedestrianized Broadway, and directs funds to the Garment District and street upgrades.
"To confront the citywide housing and affordability crisis, our city must build more homes and invest in housing solutions that allow generations of New Yorkers to remain in this city." -- Adrienne Adams
Bill: Midtown South Mixed-Use (MSMX) plan. File number: none provided. Status: Approved by the City Council Committee on Land Use on 2025-08-06; advances to a full Council vote. Committee: City Council Committee on Land Use. The matter, quoted in the record, calls to "redesignate 42 blocks between West 23rd and 40th Streets and Fifth and Eighth Avenues for housing development." Councilmembers Erik Bottcher and Keith Powers backed the plan; Speaker Adrienne Adams and Mayor Eric Adams issued supportive statements. The plan includes a car-free 34th Street busway, a fully pedestrianized Broadway, $122M for Garment District support and $340M for streets and transit. No safety impact assessment or safety note was provided in the record.
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Midtown South rezoning proposal passes council land-use committee alongside community investment,
amny.com,
Published 2025-08-06
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Adams Offers No Public Position On Carriage Ban▸Aug 6 - A horse named Lady died in Hell's Kitchen. Photos reignited calls to ban carriages. The City Council stalled. Unions and leaders blocked hearings. Advocates warned of more injuries. Analysts say the ban would have minimal direct effect on pedestrians and cyclists.
Bill 2025, proposed to ban horse-drawn carriages, remained stalled as of August 6, 2025. The measure sits in the City Council health committee chaired by Lynn C. Schulman. Queens Councilman Robert F. Holden is the bill's sponsor. Speaker Adrienne Adams has not publicly taken a position. The article ran under the headline "Gruesome images unlikely to sway lawmakers to ban horse-drawn carriages." Advocates rallied and warned, "without a ban there will be more crashes, injuries, and possibly deaths." TWU Local 100 opposes the ban. The proposed ban on horse-drawn carriages may have minimal direct impact on pedestrian and cyclist safety, as these vehicles are a small share of street traffic; the primary safety risks for vulnerable road users stem from motor vehicles and street design.
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Gruesome images unlikely to sway lawmakers to ban horse-drawn carriages,
Crain's New York Business,
Published 2025-08-06
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Sedan Crash Injures Two Rear Passengers▸Aug 5 - A driver in a sedan on Hillside Avenue left two rear passengers injured. Both women, 58 and 62, complained of head and neck pain and nausea. Both were in shock. Police recorded no contributing factors or driver errors.
A driver in a sedan on Hillside Avenue injured two rear-seat passengers. According to the police report, both women, ages 58 and 62, complained of pain and nausea and suffered head and neck injuries. Both occupants were not ejected and showed signs of shock. The driver was not reported injured. Police recorded no contributing factors or driver errors in the report. Vehicle records show no damage and list the sedan’s pre-crash action as going straight ahead. The crash left two passengers hurt and shaken, per the official account.
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NYPD Cruiser Crash Injures Three In Queens▸Aug 5 - Police car struck at Beach 35th and Rockaway. Three hurt. Sirens cut through Edgemere. Cause unknown. Streets stained. Investigation begins.
CBS New York reported on August 5, 2025, that an NYPD cruiser crashed at Beach 35th Street and Rockaway Freeway in Edgemere, Queens. Three people were injured. The article states, 'Police are now trying to determine the cause of the crash.' No details on driver actions or contributing factors were released. The incident highlights risks at busy intersections and the need for thorough investigation when emergency vehicles are involved.
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NYPD Cruiser Crash Injures Three In Queens,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-08-05
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SUV Right-Front Bumper Hits Scooter Rider▸Aug 4 - The driver of an SUV struck a 30-year-old motorized scooter rider at 104 Ave and 199 St in Queens. The scooter rider suffered facial and internal injuries and remained conscious. Police recorded 'Traffic Control Disregarded.'
The driver of an SUV traveling east struck a motorized scooter traveling north at 104 Ave and 199 St in Queens. The scooter rider, a 30-year-old man, was injured. He suffered facial and internal injuries and remained conscious. According to the police report, 'Traffic Control Disregarded' was listed as a contributing factor. The SUV's right front bumper struck the scooter's center front end. Police listed the driver error as Traffic Control Disregarded in the crash record.
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Driver hits teen on motorized scooter in Queens▸Aug 3 - A driver in a sedan hit a 15-year-old on a motorized scooter at 195 St and Jamaica Ave. The boy suffered a head bruise. Police recorded driver inattention.
A driver in a 2008 Hyundai sedan crashed into a 15-year-old riding a motorized scooter at 195 St and Jamaica Ave in Queens. The teen suffered a head contusion and bruising. According to the police report, both vehicles were traveling straight before the collision. Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction by the driver. Police also listed Driver Inattention/Distraction for the teen rider. An 83-year-old occupant was involved; injuries were not specified. The crash occurred at 3:44 p.m. The sedan showed front-end damage; the scooter's right side was hit.
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Adams Calls Intro 1138 A Safety Boosting Measure▸Aug 3 - Council weighs a 20-foot parking ban at crosswalks. Supporters say it saves lives. Critics warn of lost parking and risk. Streets stand at a crossroads.
""The safety of pedestrians and all street users remains a top priority for Speaker Adams and the council. Intro. 1138 is going through the council’s legislative process, which is deliberative and allows for thorough public engagement and input."" -- Adrienne Adams
Intro. 1138, now before the City Council as of August 3, 2025, targets cars parked within 20 feet of crosswalks. The transportation committee leads the review. The bill's summary: 'ban vehicles from parking within 20 feet of crosswalks to improve visibility and street safety.' Council Member Barbara Russo-Lennon supports the measure. Council Member Julie Won and advocates back it. DOT officials and some lawmakers oppose, citing cost and risk. The bill could cut 300,000 parking spots. Banning parking near intersections improves visibility for all road users, reducing collisions and making streets safer for pedestrians and cyclists, even if it reduces parking.
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NYC to lose 300,000 parking spots in City Council bid to boost street safety,
AMNY,
Published 2025-08-03
2
Ambulance Driver Hits Left-Turning Sedan in Queens▸Aug 2 - On Tuskegee Airmen Way at 156 St in Queens, the driver of an ambulance going straight hit a sedan turning left. Two drivers hurt. Police recorded improper lane use and failure to yield.
Two vehicles collided on Tuskegee Airmen Way at 156 St in Queens. According to the police report, an ambulance driver going straight hit a sedan whose driver was making a left turn. The 20-year-old driver in the ambulance suffered an arm abrasion. The 17-year-old sedan driver reported knee and lower-leg pain. Police recorded Failure to Yield Right-of-Way and Passing or Lane Usage Improper by the drivers. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. Both injured drivers wore lap belts and harnesses.
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Bus Driver Tailgates, Injures Teen on Jamaica Ave▸Aug 1 - A bus driver followed too close on Jamaica Ave at Parsons Blvd and hit an e‑bike rider. The rider, 18, suffered knee and lower‑leg injuries and shock. Police recorded Following Too Closely by the driver.
An eighteen-year-old e-bike rider was hurt on Jamaica Ave at Parsons Blvd in Queens when a bus driver hit him while both were traveling west. He suffered knee and lower-leg injuries and went into shock, with a complaint of pain. "According to the police report, the crash involved a bus and an e-bike, both going straight westbound." Police recorded Following Too Closely by the bus driver. The bus showed damage to the right-side doors. Police also listed "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" as a factor, after citing the driver’s Following Too Closely. Other occupants were listed with unspecified injuries.
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Unlicensed Teen Driver Kills Passenger▸Aug 1 - A teen drove a BMW at 100 mph without a license. He lost control. The car hit a truck. Fourteen-year-old Fortune Williams was ejected and killed. The driver now faces prison. Parents faced charges too.
Gothamist (2025-08-01) reports an 18-year-old Queens resident was sentenced to up to four years for a 2023 crash that killed 14-year-old Fortune Williams. The teen, unlicensed and speeding at over 100 mph in a 30-mph zone, lost control and struck a parked UPS truck. Prosecutors said he only had a learner's permit and had been previously ticketed for unlicensed driving. His parents, who gave him the BMW, were convicted of child endangerment. DA Melinda Katz called it 'a landmark case where both an unlicensed teenage driver and his parents were held responsible.' The case highlights failures in supervision and enforcement.
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Unlicensed Teen Driver Kills Passenger,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-08-01
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Driver in SUV hits man in Queens crosswalk▸Jul 31 - A driver in an SUV turned left on Farmers Blvd at 144 Rd and hit a man in a marked crosswalk. His arm fractured. Police recorded driver inattention and failure to yield.
A 48-year-old man was hit by a driver in a Toyota SUV during a left turn at Farmers Blvd and 144 Rd in Queens. He was crossing in a marked crosswalk. He suffered a fractured arm. According to the police report, the driver was inattentive and failed to yield the right of way. Police list Driver Inattention/Distraction and Failure to Yield Right-of-Way as contributing factors. The driver, a 44-year-old woman, was licensed and uninjured. The impact came at the right front quarter panel of the SUV. The crash occurred at 8:50 a.m.
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Merging Driver Hits Taxi, Injures Three▸Jul 31 - The driver of a merging vehicle hit a taxi’s right side doors on Liberty Ave in Queens. Three rear-seat passengers suffered whiplash, neck and shoulder injuries. Police listed contributing factors as “Unspecified.”
According to the police report, the driver of a merging vehicle struck a taxi on Liberty Avenue in Queens, impacting the taxi’s right side doors while the taxi was going straight. Three passengers in the taxi’s rear seats — ages 27, 46 and 46 — were injured, reporting whiplash and neck and shoulder injuries. Police recorded contributing factors as “Unspecified.” No specific driver errors were listed in the data. The taxi driver was not reported injured.
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Parked Sedan Hit Standing Scooter, Leg Fracture▸Jul 30 - A parked sedan contacted a standing scooter on Hannibal Street in Queens. The 45-year-old scooter driver suffered a fractured and dislocated lower leg and foot. Both vehicles were parked. Police listed no specific driver errors in the report.
A 45-year-old man riding a standing scooter was injured when a sedan made contact with the scooter on Hannibal Street in Queens. According to the police report, “a sedan and a standing scooter were both parked before the collision.” The scooter driver suffered a fracture and dislocation to his lower leg and foot. Police recorded no specific driver errors or contributing factors in the report. The sedan sustained left front bumper damage. The scooter’s center front end was damaged. The report does not specify further actions leading up to the impact.
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Adams Backs Safety-Boosting Universal Daylighting Plan▸Jul 30 - Council moves to ban parking near corners. Sightlines clear. Crashes drop. Pedestrians and cyclists breathe easier. DOT doubts linger. Advocates press on. Streets could change fast.
On July 30, 2025, the NYC Council Progressive Caucus made a major push for Intro 1138, a bill to ban parking within 20 feet of intersections. The measure sits with the Transportation Committee. Council Member Julie Won introduced it after deadly crashes in her district. Eighteen caucus members back the bill, aiming to force a vote this year. The matter: 'eliminate parking within 20 feet of an intersection.' Council Member Sandy Nurse called daylighting 'a proven, effective way to make our streets safer.' DOT raised doubts about non-hardened daylighting, but safety analysts say restricting parking near intersections improves visibility, reduces collisions, and protects people on foot and bike.
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NYC Council Progressive Caucus to make push for universal daylighting in 2025,
City & State NY,
Published 2025-07-30
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Left-Turn SUV Driver Hits Woman at Baisley Blvd▸Jul 28 - A driver in an SUV turned left at Guy R Brewer and Baisley and hit a 54-year-old woman. She suffered a bruised upper arm. Police recorded driver inattention and failure to yield.
A 54-year-old woman was injured at Guy R Brewer Blvd and Baisley Blvd in Queens when a driver in a 2013 SUV turned left and hit her with the front of the SUV. According to the police report, the driver was making a left turn and struck the pedestrian at the intersection, causing a contusion to her upper arm. Police recorded driver inattention/distraction and failure to yield right-of-way by the driver. The driver held a valid New York license. The report lists two occupants in the SUV. No other contributing factors are noted.
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Driver Left Turn Hits Woman Crossing Signal▸Jul 28 - A driver making a left turn hit a 54-year-old woman in a marked crosswalk on Liberty Ave at 177 St. She suffered a head contusion. Police recorded failure to yield right-of-way. The driver was the lone occupant.
"According to the police report …" a 54-year-old woman was struck by a sedan as she crossed Liberty Ave at 177 St in Queens. The report says the driver was making a left turn. Police recorded "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as the contributing factor. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal and suffered a head injury listed as a contusion. The driver was the sole occupant, identified as a licensed male operator of a 2014 Nissan sedan. Vehicle damage was reported as none. No other contributing factors or equipment issues are listed in the report.
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Queens SUVs Collide on Inwood Street▸Jul 27 - Two SUVs collided on Inwood Street at Ferndale Avenue. Three occupants — a 13-year-old girl, a 20-year-old man and a 29-year-old woman — suffered head and arm injuries. Police recorded traffic control disregarded by a driver.
Two SUVs collided on Inwood Street at Ferndale Avenue. The vehicle data show one SUV with center-front damage and the other with left-rear quarter-panel damage. Three occupants were injured: a 13-year-old girl and a 20-year-old man with head injuries, and a 29-year-old woman with elbow/lower-arm injuries. According to the police report, "Traffic Control Disregarded" was listed as the contributing factor. Police records note both drivers were going straight ahead. The report assigns the traffic-control disregard to the driver listed in the crash data. No other contributing factors were cited in the report.
Aug 6 - A driver in a 2022 Mercedes SUV turned right at 181st Street and Hillside Avenue and hit a 44‑year‑old woman in the intersection. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver and a limited view. She suffered a bruised arm.
A driver in a 2022 Mercedes SUV made a right turn at 181st Street and Hillside Avenue in Queens and hit a 44‑year‑old woman in the intersection. According to the police report, the point of impact was the SUV’s right front bumper. The woman was conscious and suffered a contusion to her arm. Police recorded Failure to Yield Right-of-Way by the driver and View Obstructed/Limited. The driver was licensed and traveling north before the turn. No vehicle damage was reported.
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Adams Calls Midtown Rezoning Safety‑Boosting Housing Plan▸Aug 6 - Land Use committee cleared the Midtown South Mixed-Use rezoning on Aug 6. The plan unlocks over 9,500 homes, creates a car-free 34th Street busway and pedestrianized Broadway, and directs funds to the Garment District and street upgrades.
"To confront the citywide housing and affordability crisis, our city must build more homes and invest in housing solutions that allow generations of New Yorkers to remain in this city." -- Adrienne Adams
Bill: Midtown South Mixed-Use (MSMX) plan. File number: none provided. Status: Approved by the City Council Committee on Land Use on 2025-08-06; advances to a full Council vote. Committee: City Council Committee on Land Use. The matter, quoted in the record, calls to "redesignate 42 blocks between West 23rd and 40th Streets and Fifth and Eighth Avenues for housing development." Councilmembers Erik Bottcher and Keith Powers backed the plan; Speaker Adrienne Adams and Mayor Eric Adams issued supportive statements. The plan includes a car-free 34th Street busway, a fully pedestrianized Broadway, $122M for Garment District support and $340M for streets and transit. No safety impact assessment or safety note was provided in the record.
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Midtown South rezoning proposal passes council land-use committee alongside community investment,
amny.com,
Published 2025-08-06
6
Adams Offers No Public Position On Carriage Ban▸Aug 6 - A horse named Lady died in Hell's Kitchen. Photos reignited calls to ban carriages. The City Council stalled. Unions and leaders blocked hearings. Advocates warned of more injuries. Analysts say the ban would have minimal direct effect on pedestrians and cyclists.
Bill 2025, proposed to ban horse-drawn carriages, remained stalled as of August 6, 2025. The measure sits in the City Council health committee chaired by Lynn C. Schulman. Queens Councilman Robert F. Holden is the bill's sponsor. Speaker Adrienne Adams has not publicly taken a position. The article ran under the headline "Gruesome images unlikely to sway lawmakers to ban horse-drawn carriages." Advocates rallied and warned, "without a ban there will be more crashes, injuries, and possibly deaths." TWU Local 100 opposes the ban. The proposed ban on horse-drawn carriages may have minimal direct impact on pedestrian and cyclist safety, as these vehicles are a small share of street traffic; the primary safety risks for vulnerable road users stem from motor vehicles and street design.
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Gruesome images unlikely to sway lawmakers to ban horse-drawn carriages,
Crain's New York Business,
Published 2025-08-06
5
Sedan Crash Injures Two Rear Passengers▸Aug 5 - A driver in a sedan on Hillside Avenue left two rear passengers injured. Both women, 58 and 62, complained of head and neck pain and nausea. Both were in shock. Police recorded no contributing factors or driver errors.
A driver in a sedan on Hillside Avenue injured two rear-seat passengers. According to the police report, both women, ages 58 and 62, complained of pain and nausea and suffered head and neck injuries. Both occupants were not ejected and showed signs of shock. The driver was not reported injured. Police recorded no contributing factors or driver errors in the report. Vehicle records show no damage and list the sedan’s pre-crash action as going straight ahead. The crash left two passengers hurt and shaken, per the official account.
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NYPD Cruiser Crash Injures Three In Queens▸Aug 5 - Police car struck at Beach 35th and Rockaway. Three hurt. Sirens cut through Edgemere. Cause unknown. Streets stained. Investigation begins.
CBS New York reported on August 5, 2025, that an NYPD cruiser crashed at Beach 35th Street and Rockaway Freeway in Edgemere, Queens. Three people were injured. The article states, 'Police are now trying to determine the cause of the crash.' No details on driver actions or contributing factors were released. The incident highlights risks at busy intersections and the need for thorough investigation when emergency vehicles are involved.
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NYPD Cruiser Crash Injures Three In Queens,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-08-05
4
SUV Right-Front Bumper Hits Scooter Rider▸Aug 4 - The driver of an SUV struck a 30-year-old motorized scooter rider at 104 Ave and 199 St in Queens. The scooter rider suffered facial and internal injuries and remained conscious. Police recorded 'Traffic Control Disregarded.'
The driver of an SUV traveling east struck a motorized scooter traveling north at 104 Ave and 199 St in Queens. The scooter rider, a 30-year-old man, was injured. He suffered facial and internal injuries and remained conscious. According to the police report, 'Traffic Control Disregarded' was listed as a contributing factor. The SUV's right front bumper struck the scooter's center front end. Police listed the driver error as Traffic Control Disregarded in the crash record.
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Driver hits teen on motorized scooter in Queens▸Aug 3 - A driver in a sedan hit a 15-year-old on a motorized scooter at 195 St and Jamaica Ave. The boy suffered a head bruise. Police recorded driver inattention.
A driver in a 2008 Hyundai sedan crashed into a 15-year-old riding a motorized scooter at 195 St and Jamaica Ave in Queens. The teen suffered a head contusion and bruising. According to the police report, both vehicles were traveling straight before the collision. Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction by the driver. Police also listed Driver Inattention/Distraction for the teen rider. An 83-year-old occupant was involved; injuries were not specified. The crash occurred at 3:44 p.m. The sedan showed front-end damage; the scooter's right side was hit.
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Adams Calls Intro 1138 A Safety Boosting Measure▸Aug 3 - Council weighs a 20-foot parking ban at crosswalks. Supporters say it saves lives. Critics warn of lost parking and risk. Streets stand at a crossroads.
""The safety of pedestrians and all street users remains a top priority for Speaker Adams and the council. Intro. 1138 is going through the council’s legislative process, which is deliberative and allows for thorough public engagement and input."" -- Adrienne Adams
Intro. 1138, now before the City Council as of August 3, 2025, targets cars parked within 20 feet of crosswalks. The transportation committee leads the review. The bill's summary: 'ban vehicles from parking within 20 feet of crosswalks to improve visibility and street safety.' Council Member Barbara Russo-Lennon supports the measure. Council Member Julie Won and advocates back it. DOT officials and some lawmakers oppose, citing cost and risk. The bill could cut 300,000 parking spots. Banning parking near intersections improves visibility for all road users, reducing collisions and making streets safer for pedestrians and cyclists, even if it reduces parking.
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NYC to lose 300,000 parking spots in City Council bid to boost street safety,
AMNY,
Published 2025-08-03
2
Ambulance Driver Hits Left-Turning Sedan in Queens▸Aug 2 - On Tuskegee Airmen Way at 156 St in Queens, the driver of an ambulance going straight hit a sedan turning left. Two drivers hurt. Police recorded improper lane use and failure to yield.
Two vehicles collided on Tuskegee Airmen Way at 156 St in Queens. According to the police report, an ambulance driver going straight hit a sedan whose driver was making a left turn. The 20-year-old driver in the ambulance suffered an arm abrasion. The 17-year-old sedan driver reported knee and lower-leg pain. Police recorded Failure to Yield Right-of-Way and Passing or Lane Usage Improper by the drivers. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. Both injured drivers wore lap belts and harnesses.
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Bus Driver Tailgates, Injures Teen on Jamaica Ave▸Aug 1 - A bus driver followed too close on Jamaica Ave at Parsons Blvd and hit an e‑bike rider. The rider, 18, suffered knee and lower‑leg injuries and shock. Police recorded Following Too Closely by the driver.
An eighteen-year-old e-bike rider was hurt on Jamaica Ave at Parsons Blvd in Queens when a bus driver hit him while both were traveling west. He suffered knee and lower-leg injuries and went into shock, with a complaint of pain. "According to the police report, the crash involved a bus and an e-bike, both going straight westbound." Police recorded Following Too Closely by the bus driver. The bus showed damage to the right-side doors. Police also listed "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" as a factor, after citing the driver’s Following Too Closely. Other occupants were listed with unspecified injuries.
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Unlicensed Teen Driver Kills Passenger▸Aug 1 - A teen drove a BMW at 100 mph without a license. He lost control. The car hit a truck. Fourteen-year-old Fortune Williams was ejected and killed. The driver now faces prison. Parents faced charges too.
Gothamist (2025-08-01) reports an 18-year-old Queens resident was sentenced to up to four years for a 2023 crash that killed 14-year-old Fortune Williams. The teen, unlicensed and speeding at over 100 mph in a 30-mph zone, lost control and struck a parked UPS truck. Prosecutors said he only had a learner's permit and had been previously ticketed for unlicensed driving. His parents, who gave him the BMW, were convicted of child endangerment. DA Melinda Katz called it 'a landmark case where both an unlicensed teenage driver and his parents were held responsible.' The case highlights failures in supervision and enforcement.
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Unlicensed Teen Driver Kills Passenger,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-08-01
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Driver in SUV hits man in Queens crosswalk▸Jul 31 - A driver in an SUV turned left on Farmers Blvd at 144 Rd and hit a man in a marked crosswalk. His arm fractured. Police recorded driver inattention and failure to yield.
A 48-year-old man was hit by a driver in a Toyota SUV during a left turn at Farmers Blvd and 144 Rd in Queens. He was crossing in a marked crosswalk. He suffered a fractured arm. According to the police report, the driver was inattentive and failed to yield the right of way. Police list Driver Inattention/Distraction and Failure to Yield Right-of-Way as contributing factors. The driver, a 44-year-old woman, was licensed and uninjured. The impact came at the right front quarter panel of the SUV. The crash occurred at 8:50 a.m.
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Merging Driver Hits Taxi, Injures Three▸Jul 31 - The driver of a merging vehicle hit a taxi’s right side doors on Liberty Ave in Queens. Three rear-seat passengers suffered whiplash, neck and shoulder injuries. Police listed contributing factors as “Unspecified.”
According to the police report, the driver of a merging vehicle struck a taxi on Liberty Avenue in Queens, impacting the taxi’s right side doors while the taxi was going straight. Three passengers in the taxi’s rear seats — ages 27, 46 and 46 — were injured, reporting whiplash and neck and shoulder injuries. Police recorded contributing factors as “Unspecified.” No specific driver errors were listed in the data. The taxi driver was not reported injured.
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Parked Sedan Hit Standing Scooter, Leg Fracture▸Jul 30 - A parked sedan contacted a standing scooter on Hannibal Street in Queens. The 45-year-old scooter driver suffered a fractured and dislocated lower leg and foot. Both vehicles were parked. Police listed no specific driver errors in the report.
A 45-year-old man riding a standing scooter was injured when a sedan made contact with the scooter on Hannibal Street in Queens. According to the police report, “a sedan and a standing scooter were both parked before the collision.” The scooter driver suffered a fracture and dislocation to his lower leg and foot. Police recorded no specific driver errors or contributing factors in the report. The sedan sustained left front bumper damage. The scooter’s center front end was damaged. The report does not specify further actions leading up to the impact.
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Adams Backs Safety-Boosting Universal Daylighting Plan▸Jul 30 - Council moves to ban parking near corners. Sightlines clear. Crashes drop. Pedestrians and cyclists breathe easier. DOT doubts linger. Advocates press on. Streets could change fast.
On July 30, 2025, the NYC Council Progressive Caucus made a major push for Intro 1138, a bill to ban parking within 20 feet of intersections. The measure sits with the Transportation Committee. Council Member Julie Won introduced it after deadly crashes in her district. Eighteen caucus members back the bill, aiming to force a vote this year. The matter: 'eliminate parking within 20 feet of an intersection.' Council Member Sandy Nurse called daylighting 'a proven, effective way to make our streets safer.' DOT raised doubts about non-hardened daylighting, but safety analysts say restricting parking near intersections improves visibility, reduces collisions, and protects people on foot and bike.
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NYC Council Progressive Caucus to make push for universal daylighting in 2025,
City & State NY,
Published 2025-07-30
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Left-Turn SUV Driver Hits Woman at Baisley Blvd▸Jul 28 - A driver in an SUV turned left at Guy R Brewer and Baisley and hit a 54-year-old woman. She suffered a bruised upper arm. Police recorded driver inattention and failure to yield.
A 54-year-old woman was injured at Guy R Brewer Blvd and Baisley Blvd in Queens when a driver in a 2013 SUV turned left and hit her with the front of the SUV. According to the police report, the driver was making a left turn and struck the pedestrian at the intersection, causing a contusion to her upper arm. Police recorded driver inattention/distraction and failure to yield right-of-way by the driver. The driver held a valid New York license. The report lists two occupants in the SUV. No other contributing factors are noted.
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Driver Left Turn Hits Woman Crossing Signal▸Jul 28 - A driver making a left turn hit a 54-year-old woman in a marked crosswalk on Liberty Ave at 177 St. She suffered a head contusion. Police recorded failure to yield right-of-way. The driver was the lone occupant.
"According to the police report …" a 54-year-old woman was struck by a sedan as she crossed Liberty Ave at 177 St in Queens. The report says the driver was making a left turn. Police recorded "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as the contributing factor. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal and suffered a head injury listed as a contusion. The driver was the sole occupant, identified as a licensed male operator of a 2014 Nissan sedan. Vehicle damage was reported as none. No other contributing factors or equipment issues are listed in the report.
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Queens SUVs Collide on Inwood Street▸Jul 27 - Two SUVs collided on Inwood Street at Ferndale Avenue. Three occupants — a 13-year-old girl, a 20-year-old man and a 29-year-old woman — suffered head and arm injuries. Police recorded traffic control disregarded by a driver.
Two SUVs collided on Inwood Street at Ferndale Avenue. The vehicle data show one SUV with center-front damage and the other with left-rear quarter-panel damage. Three occupants were injured: a 13-year-old girl and a 20-year-old man with head injuries, and a 29-year-old woman with elbow/lower-arm injuries. According to the police report, "Traffic Control Disregarded" was listed as the contributing factor. Police records note both drivers were going straight ahead. The report assigns the traffic-control disregard to the driver listed in the crash data. No other contributing factors were cited in the report.
Aug 6 - Land Use committee cleared the Midtown South Mixed-Use rezoning on Aug 6. The plan unlocks over 9,500 homes, creates a car-free 34th Street busway and pedestrianized Broadway, and directs funds to the Garment District and street upgrades.
"To confront the citywide housing and affordability crisis, our city must build more homes and invest in housing solutions that allow generations of New Yorkers to remain in this city." -- Adrienne Adams
Bill: Midtown South Mixed-Use (MSMX) plan. File number: none provided. Status: Approved by the City Council Committee on Land Use on 2025-08-06; advances to a full Council vote. Committee: City Council Committee on Land Use. The matter, quoted in the record, calls to "redesignate 42 blocks between West 23rd and 40th Streets and Fifth and Eighth Avenues for housing development." Councilmembers Erik Bottcher and Keith Powers backed the plan; Speaker Adrienne Adams and Mayor Eric Adams issued supportive statements. The plan includes a car-free 34th Street busway, a fully pedestrianized Broadway, $122M for Garment District support and $340M for streets and transit. No safety impact assessment or safety note was provided in the record.
- Midtown South rezoning proposal passes council land-use committee alongside community investment, amny.com, Published 2025-08-06
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Adams Offers No Public Position On Carriage Ban▸Aug 6 - A horse named Lady died in Hell's Kitchen. Photos reignited calls to ban carriages. The City Council stalled. Unions and leaders blocked hearings. Advocates warned of more injuries. Analysts say the ban would have minimal direct effect on pedestrians and cyclists.
Bill 2025, proposed to ban horse-drawn carriages, remained stalled as of August 6, 2025. The measure sits in the City Council health committee chaired by Lynn C. Schulman. Queens Councilman Robert F. Holden is the bill's sponsor. Speaker Adrienne Adams has not publicly taken a position. The article ran under the headline "Gruesome images unlikely to sway lawmakers to ban horse-drawn carriages." Advocates rallied and warned, "without a ban there will be more crashes, injuries, and possibly deaths." TWU Local 100 opposes the ban. The proposed ban on horse-drawn carriages may have minimal direct impact on pedestrian and cyclist safety, as these vehicles are a small share of street traffic; the primary safety risks for vulnerable road users stem from motor vehicles and street design.
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Gruesome images unlikely to sway lawmakers to ban horse-drawn carriages,
Crain's New York Business,
Published 2025-08-06
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Sedan Crash Injures Two Rear Passengers▸Aug 5 - A driver in a sedan on Hillside Avenue left two rear passengers injured. Both women, 58 and 62, complained of head and neck pain and nausea. Both were in shock. Police recorded no contributing factors or driver errors.
A driver in a sedan on Hillside Avenue injured two rear-seat passengers. According to the police report, both women, ages 58 and 62, complained of pain and nausea and suffered head and neck injuries. Both occupants were not ejected and showed signs of shock. The driver was not reported injured. Police recorded no contributing factors or driver errors in the report. Vehicle records show no damage and list the sedan’s pre-crash action as going straight ahead. The crash left two passengers hurt and shaken, per the official account.
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NYPD Cruiser Crash Injures Three In Queens▸Aug 5 - Police car struck at Beach 35th and Rockaway. Three hurt. Sirens cut through Edgemere. Cause unknown. Streets stained. Investigation begins.
CBS New York reported on August 5, 2025, that an NYPD cruiser crashed at Beach 35th Street and Rockaway Freeway in Edgemere, Queens. Three people were injured. The article states, 'Police are now trying to determine the cause of the crash.' No details on driver actions or contributing factors were released. The incident highlights risks at busy intersections and the need for thorough investigation when emergency vehicles are involved.
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NYPD Cruiser Crash Injures Three In Queens,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-08-05
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SUV Right-Front Bumper Hits Scooter Rider▸Aug 4 - The driver of an SUV struck a 30-year-old motorized scooter rider at 104 Ave and 199 St in Queens. The scooter rider suffered facial and internal injuries and remained conscious. Police recorded 'Traffic Control Disregarded.'
The driver of an SUV traveling east struck a motorized scooter traveling north at 104 Ave and 199 St in Queens. The scooter rider, a 30-year-old man, was injured. He suffered facial and internal injuries and remained conscious. According to the police report, 'Traffic Control Disregarded' was listed as a contributing factor. The SUV's right front bumper struck the scooter's center front end. Police listed the driver error as Traffic Control Disregarded in the crash record.
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Driver hits teen on motorized scooter in Queens▸Aug 3 - A driver in a sedan hit a 15-year-old on a motorized scooter at 195 St and Jamaica Ave. The boy suffered a head bruise. Police recorded driver inattention.
A driver in a 2008 Hyundai sedan crashed into a 15-year-old riding a motorized scooter at 195 St and Jamaica Ave in Queens. The teen suffered a head contusion and bruising. According to the police report, both vehicles were traveling straight before the collision. Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction by the driver. Police also listed Driver Inattention/Distraction for the teen rider. An 83-year-old occupant was involved; injuries were not specified. The crash occurred at 3:44 p.m. The sedan showed front-end damage; the scooter's right side was hit.
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Adams Calls Intro 1138 A Safety Boosting Measure▸Aug 3 - Council weighs a 20-foot parking ban at crosswalks. Supporters say it saves lives. Critics warn of lost parking and risk. Streets stand at a crossroads.
""The safety of pedestrians and all street users remains a top priority for Speaker Adams and the council. Intro. 1138 is going through the council’s legislative process, which is deliberative and allows for thorough public engagement and input."" -- Adrienne Adams
Intro. 1138, now before the City Council as of August 3, 2025, targets cars parked within 20 feet of crosswalks. The transportation committee leads the review. The bill's summary: 'ban vehicles from parking within 20 feet of crosswalks to improve visibility and street safety.' Council Member Barbara Russo-Lennon supports the measure. Council Member Julie Won and advocates back it. DOT officials and some lawmakers oppose, citing cost and risk. The bill could cut 300,000 parking spots. Banning parking near intersections improves visibility for all road users, reducing collisions and making streets safer for pedestrians and cyclists, even if it reduces parking.
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NYC to lose 300,000 parking spots in City Council bid to boost street safety,
AMNY,
Published 2025-08-03
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Ambulance Driver Hits Left-Turning Sedan in Queens▸Aug 2 - On Tuskegee Airmen Way at 156 St in Queens, the driver of an ambulance going straight hit a sedan turning left. Two drivers hurt. Police recorded improper lane use and failure to yield.
Two vehicles collided on Tuskegee Airmen Way at 156 St in Queens. According to the police report, an ambulance driver going straight hit a sedan whose driver was making a left turn. The 20-year-old driver in the ambulance suffered an arm abrasion. The 17-year-old sedan driver reported knee and lower-leg pain. Police recorded Failure to Yield Right-of-Way and Passing or Lane Usage Improper by the drivers. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. Both injured drivers wore lap belts and harnesses.
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Bus Driver Tailgates, Injures Teen on Jamaica Ave▸Aug 1 - A bus driver followed too close on Jamaica Ave at Parsons Blvd and hit an e‑bike rider. The rider, 18, suffered knee and lower‑leg injuries and shock. Police recorded Following Too Closely by the driver.
An eighteen-year-old e-bike rider was hurt on Jamaica Ave at Parsons Blvd in Queens when a bus driver hit him while both were traveling west. He suffered knee and lower-leg injuries and went into shock, with a complaint of pain. "According to the police report, the crash involved a bus and an e-bike, both going straight westbound." Police recorded Following Too Closely by the bus driver. The bus showed damage to the right-side doors. Police also listed "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" as a factor, after citing the driver’s Following Too Closely. Other occupants were listed with unspecified injuries.
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Unlicensed Teen Driver Kills Passenger▸Aug 1 - A teen drove a BMW at 100 mph without a license. He lost control. The car hit a truck. Fourteen-year-old Fortune Williams was ejected and killed. The driver now faces prison. Parents faced charges too.
Gothamist (2025-08-01) reports an 18-year-old Queens resident was sentenced to up to four years for a 2023 crash that killed 14-year-old Fortune Williams. The teen, unlicensed and speeding at over 100 mph in a 30-mph zone, lost control and struck a parked UPS truck. Prosecutors said he only had a learner's permit and had been previously ticketed for unlicensed driving. His parents, who gave him the BMW, were convicted of child endangerment. DA Melinda Katz called it 'a landmark case where both an unlicensed teenage driver and his parents were held responsible.' The case highlights failures in supervision and enforcement.
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Unlicensed Teen Driver Kills Passenger,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-08-01
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Driver in SUV hits man in Queens crosswalk▸Jul 31 - A driver in an SUV turned left on Farmers Blvd at 144 Rd and hit a man in a marked crosswalk. His arm fractured. Police recorded driver inattention and failure to yield.
A 48-year-old man was hit by a driver in a Toyota SUV during a left turn at Farmers Blvd and 144 Rd in Queens. He was crossing in a marked crosswalk. He suffered a fractured arm. According to the police report, the driver was inattentive and failed to yield the right of way. Police list Driver Inattention/Distraction and Failure to Yield Right-of-Way as contributing factors. The driver, a 44-year-old woman, was licensed and uninjured. The impact came at the right front quarter panel of the SUV. The crash occurred at 8:50 a.m.
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Merging Driver Hits Taxi, Injures Three▸Jul 31 - The driver of a merging vehicle hit a taxi’s right side doors on Liberty Ave in Queens. Three rear-seat passengers suffered whiplash, neck and shoulder injuries. Police listed contributing factors as “Unspecified.”
According to the police report, the driver of a merging vehicle struck a taxi on Liberty Avenue in Queens, impacting the taxi’s right side doors while the taxi was going straight. Three passengers in the taxi’s rear seats — ages 27, 46 and 46 — were injured, reporting whiplash and neck and shoulder injuries. Police recorded contributing factors as “Unspecified.” No specific driver errors were listed in the data. The taxi driver was not reported injured.
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Parked Sedan Hit Standing Scooter, Leg Fracture▸Jul 30 - A parked sedan contacted a standing scooter on Hannibal Street in Queens. The 45-year-old scooter driver suffered a fractured and dislocated lower leg and foot. Both vehicles were parked. Police listed no specific driver errors in the report.
A 45-year-old man riding a standing scooter was injured when a sedan made contact with the scooter on Hannibal Street in Queens. According to the police report, “a sedan and a standing scooter were both parked before the collision.” The scooter driver suffered a fracture and dislocation to his lower leg and foot. Police recorded no specific driver errors or contributing factors in the report. The sedan sustained left front bumper damage. The scooter’s center front end was damaged. The report does not specify further actions leading up to the impact.
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Adams Backs Safety-Boosting Universal Daylighting Plan▸Jul 30 - Council moves to ban parking near corners. Sightlines clear. Crashes drop. Pedestrians and cyclists breathe easier. DOT doubts linger. Advocates press on. Streets could change fast.
On July 30, 2025, the NYC Council Progressive Caucus made a major push for Intro 1138, a bill to ban parking within 20 feet of intersections. The measure sits with the Transportation Committee. Council Member Julie Won introduced it after deadly crashes in her district. Eighteen caucus members back the bill, aiming to force a vote this year. The matter: 'eliminate parking within 20 feet of an intersection.' Council Member Sandy Nurse called daylighting 'a proven, effective way to make our streets safer.' DOT raised doubts about non-hardened daylighting, but safety analysts say restricting parking near intersections improves visibility, reduces collisions, and protects people on foot and bike.
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NYC Council Progressive Caucus to make push for universal daylighting in 2025,
City & State NY,
Published 2025-07-30
28
Left-Turn SUV Driver Hits Woman at Baisley Blvd▸Jul 28 - A driver in an SUV turned left at Guy R Brewer and Baisley and hit a 54-year-old woman. She suffered a bruised upper arm. Police recorded driver inattention and failure to yield.
A 54-year-old woman was injured at Guy R Brewer Blvd and Baisley Blvd in Queens when a driver in a 2013 SUV turned left and hit her with the front of the SUV. According to the police report, the driver was making a left turn and struck the pedestrian at the intersection, causing a contusion to her upper arm. Police recorded driver inattention/distraction and failure to yield right-of-way by the driver. The driver held a valid New York license. The report lists two occupants in the SUV. No other contributing factors are noted.
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Driver Left Turn Hits Woman Crossing Signal▸Jul 28 - A driver making a left turn hit a 54-year-old woman in a marked crosswalk on Liberty Ave at 177 St. She suffered a head contusion. Police recorded failure to yield right-of-way. The driver was the lone occupant.
"According to the police report …" a 54-year-old woman was struck by a sedan as she crossed Liberty Ave at 177 St in Queens. The report says the driver was making a left turn. Police recorded "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as the contributing factor. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal and suffered a head injury listed as a contusion. The driver was the sole occupant, identified as a licensed male operator of a 2014 Nissan sedan. Vehicle damage was reported as none. No other contributing factors or equipment issues are listed in the report.
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Queens SUVs Collide on Inwood Street▸Jul 27 - Two SUVs collided on Inwood Street at Ferndale Avenue. Three occupants — a 13-year-old girl, a 20-year-old man and a 29-year-old woman — suffered head and arm injuries. Police recorded traffic control disregarded by a driver.
Two SUVs collided on Inwood Street at Ferndale Avenue. The vehicle data show one SUV with center-front damage and the other with left-rear quarter-panel damage. Three occupants were injured: a 13-year-old girl and a 20-year-old man with head injuries, and a 29-year-old woman with elbow/lower-arm injuries. According to the police report, "Traffic Control Disregarded" was listed as the contributing factor. Police records note both drivers were going straight ahead. The report assigns the traffic-control disregard to the driver listed in the crash data. No other contributing factors were cited in the report.
Aug 6 - A horse named Lady died in Hell's Kitchen. Photos reignited calls to ban carriages. The City Council stalled. Unions and leaders blocked hearings. Advocates warned of more injuries. Analysts say the ban would have minimal direct effect on pedestrians and cyclists.
Bill 2025, proposed to ban horse-drawn carriages, remained stalled as of August 6, 2025. The measure sits in the City Council health committee chaired by Lynn C. Schulman. Queens Councilman Robert F. Holden is the bill's sponsor. Speaker Adrienne Adams has not publicly taken a position. The article ran under the headline "Gruesome images unlikely to sway lawmakers to ban horse-drawn carriages." Advocates rallied and warned, "without a ban there will be more crashes, injuries, and possibly deaths." TWU Local 100 opposes the ban. The proposed ban on horse-drawn carriages may have minimal direct impact on pedestrian and cyclist safety, as these vehicles are a small share of street traffic; the primary safety risks for vulnerable road users stem from motor vehicles and street design.
- Gruesome images unlikely to sway lawmakers to ban horse-drawn carriages, Crain's New York Business, Published 2025-08-06
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Sedan Crash Injures Two Rear Passengers▸Aug 5 - A driver in a sedan on Hillside Avenue left two rear passengers injured. Both women, 58 and 62, complained of head and neck pain and nausea. Both were in shock. Police recorded no contributing factors or driver errors.
A driver in a sedan on Hillside Avenue injured two rear-seat passengers. According to the police report, both women, ages 58 and 62, complained of pain and nausea and suffered head and neck injuries. Both occupants were not ejected and showed signs of shock. The driver was not reported injured. Police recorded no contributing factors or driver errors in the report. Vehicle records show no damage and list the sedan’s pre-crash action as going straight ahead. The crash left two passengers hurt and shaken, per the official account.
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NYPD Cruiser Crash Injures Three In Queens▸Aug 5 - Police car struck at Beach 35th and Rockaway. Three hurt. Sirens cut through Edgemere. Cause unknown. Streets stained. Investigation begins.
CBS New York reported on August 5, 2025, that an NYPD cruiser crashed at Beach 35th Street and Rockaway Freeway in Edgemere, Queens. Three people were injured. The article states, 'Police are now trying to determine the cause of the crash.' No details on driver actions or contributing factors were released. The incident highlights risks at busy intersections and the need for thorough investigation when emergency vehicles are involved.
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NYPD Cruiser Crash Injures Three In Queens,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-08-05
4
SUV Right-Front Bumper Hits Scooter Rider▸Aug 4 - The driver of an SUV struck a 30-year-old motorized scooter rider at 104 Ave and 199 St in Queens. The scooter rider suffered facial and internal injuries and remained conscious. Police recorded 'Traffic Control Disregarded.'
The driver of an SUV traveling east struck a motorized scooter traveling north at 104 Ave and 199 St in Queens. The scooter rider, a 30-year-old man, was injured. He suffered facial and internal injuries and remained conscious. According to the police report, 'Traffic Control Disregarded' was listed as a contributing factor. The SUV's right front bumper struck the scooter's center front end. Police listed the driver error as Traffic Control Disregarded in the crash record.
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Driver hits teen on motorized scooter in Queens▸Aug 3 - A driver in a sedan hit a 15-year-old on a motorized scooter at 195 St and Jamaica Ave. The boy suffered a head bruise. Police recorded driver inattention.
A driver in a 2008 Hyundai sedan crashed into a 15-year-old riding a motorized scooter at 195 St and Jamaica Ave in Queens. The teen suffered a head contusion and bruising. According to the police report, both vehicles were traveling straight before the collision. Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction by the driver. Police also listed Driver Inattention/Distraction for the teen rider. An 83-year-old occupant was involved; injuries were not specified. The crash occurred at 3:44 p.m. The sedan showed front-end damage; the scooter's right side was hit.
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Adams Calls Intro 1138 A Safety Boosting Measure▸Aug 3 - Council weighs a 20-foot parking ban at crosswalks. Supporters say it saves lives. Critics warn of lost parking and risk. Streets stand at a crossroads.
""The safety of pedestrians and all street users remains a top priority for Speaker Adams and the council. Intro. 1138 is going through the council’s legislative process, which is deliberative and allows for thorough public engagement and input."" -- Adrienne Adams
Intro. 1138, now before the City Council as of August 3, 2025, targets cars parked within 20 feet of crosswalks. The transportation committee leads the review. The bill's summary: 'ban vehicles from parking within 20 feet of crosswalks to improve visibility and street safety.' Council Member Barbara Russo-Lennon supports the measure. Council Member Julie Won and advocates back it. DOT officials and some lawmakers oppose, citing cost and risk. The bill could cut 300,000 parking spots. Banning parking near intersections improves visibility for all road users, reducing collisions and making streets safer for pedestrians and cyclists, even if it reduces parking.
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NYC to lose 300,000 parking spots in City Council bid to boost street safety,
AMNY,
Published 2025-08-03
2
Ambulance Driver Hits Left-Turning Sedan in Queens▸Aug 2 - On Tuskegee Airmen Way at 156 St in Queens, the driver of an ambulance going straight hit a sedan turning left. Two drivers hurt. Police recorded improper lane use and failure to yield.
Two vehicles collided on Tuskegee Airmen Way at 156 St in Queens. According to the police report, an ambulance driver going straight hit a sedan whose driver was making a left turn. The 20-year-old driver in the ambulance suffered an arm abrasion. The 17-year-old sedan driver reported knee and lower-leg pain. Police recorded Failure to Yield Right-of-Way and Passing or Lane Usage Improper by the drivers. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. Both injured drivers wore lap belts and harnesses.
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Bus Driver Tailgates, Injures Teen on Jamaica Ave▸Aug 1 - A bus driver followed too close on Jamaica Ave at Parsons Blvd and hit an e‑bike rider. The rider, 18, suffered knee and lower‑leg injuries and shock. Police recorded Following Too Closely by the driver.
An eighteen-year-old e-bike rider was hurt on Jamaica Ave at Parsons Blvd in Queens when a bus driver hit him while both were traveling west. He suffered knee and lower-leg injuries and went into shock, with a complaint of pain. "According to the police report, the crash involved a bus and an e-bike, both going straight westbound." Police recorded Following Too Closely by the bus driver. The bus showed damage to the right-side doors. Police also listed "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" as a factor, after citing the driver’s Following Too Closely. Other occupants were listed with unspecified injuries.
1
Unlicensed Teen Driver Kills Passenger▸Aug 1 - A teen drove a BMW at 100 mph without a license. He lost control. The car hit a truck. Fourteen-year-old Fortune Williams was ejected and killed. The driver now faces prison. Parents faced charges too.
Gothamist (2025-08-01) reports an 18-year-old Queens resident was sentenced to up to four years for a 2023 crash that killed 14-year-old Fortune Williams. The teen, unlicensed and speeding at over 100 mph in a 30-mph zone, lost control and struck a parked UPS truck. Prosecutors said he only had a learner's permit and had been previously ticketed for unlicensed driving. His parents, who gave him the BMW, were convicted of child endangerment. DA Melinda Katz called it 'a landmark case where both an unlicensed teenage driver and his parents were held responsible.' The case highlights failures in supervision and enforcement.
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Unlicensed Teen Driver Kills Passenger,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-08-01
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Driver in SUV hits man in Queens crosswalk▸Jul 31 - A driver in an SUV turned left on Farmers Blvd at 144 Rd and hit a man in a marked crosswalk. His arm fractured. Police recorded driver inattention and failure to yield.
A 48-year-old man was hit by a driver in a Toyota SUV during a left turn at Farmers Blvd and 144 Rd in Queens. He was crossing in a marked crosswalk. He suffered a fractured arm. According to the police report, the driver was inattentive and failed to yield the right of way. Police list Driver Inattention/Distraction and Failure to Yield Right-of-Way as contributing factors. The driver, a 44-year-old woman, was licensed and uninjured. The impact came at the right front quarter panel of the SUV. The crash occurred at 8:50 a.m.
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Merging Driver Hits Taxi, Injures Three▸Jul 31 - The driver of a merging vehicle hit a taxi’s right side doors on Liberty Ave in Queens. Three rear-seat passengers suffered whiplash, neck and shoulder injuries. Police listed contributing factors as “Unspecified.”
According to the police report, the driver of a merging vehicle struck a taxi on Liberty Avenue in Queens, impacting the taxi’s right side doors while the taxi was going straight. Three passengers in the taxi’s rear seats — ages 27, 46 and 46 — were injured, reporting whiplash and neck and shoulder injuries. Police recorded contributing factors as “Unspecified.” No specific driver errors were listed in the data. The taxi driver was not reported injured.
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Parked Sedan Hit Standing Scooter, Leg Fracture▸Jul 30 - A parked sedan contacted a standing scooter on Hannibal Street in Queens. The 45-year-old scooter driver suffered a fractured and dislocated lower leg and foot. Both vehicles were parked. Police listed no specific driver errors in the report.
A 45-year-old man riding a standing scooter was injured when a sedan made contact with the scooter on Hannibal Street in Queens. According to the police report, “a sedan and a standing scooter were both parked before the collision.” The scooter driver suffered a fracture and dislocation to his lower leg and foot. Police recorded no specific driver errors or contributing factors in the report. The sedan sustained left front bumper damage. The scooter’s center front end was damaged. The report does not specify further actions leading up to the impact.
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Adams Backs Safety-Boosting Universal Daylighting Plan▸Jul 30 - Council moves to ban parking near corners. Sightlines clear. Crashes drop. Pedestrians and cyclists breathe easier. DOT doubts linger. Advocates press on. Streets could change fast.
On July 30, 2025, the NYC Council Progressive Caucus made a major push for Intro 1138, a bill to ban parking within 20 feet of intersections. The measure sits with the Transportation Committee. Council Member Julie Won introduced it after deadly crashes in her district. Eighteen caucus members back the bill, aiming to force a vote this year. The matter: 'eliminate parking within 20 feet of an intersection.' Council Member Sandy Nurse called daylighting 'a proven, effective way to make our streets safer.' DOT raised doubts about non-hardened daylighting, but safety analysts say restricting parking near intersections improves visibility, reduces collisions, and protects people on foot and bike.
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NYC Council Progressive Caucus to make push for universal daylighting in 2025,
City & State NY,
Published 2025-07-30
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Left-Turn SUV Driver Hits Woman at Baisley Blvd▸Jul 28 - A driver in an SUV turned left at Guy R Brewer and Baisley and hit a 54-year-old woman. She suffered a bruised upper arm. Police recorded driver inattention and failure to yield.
A 54-year-old woman was injured at Guy R Brewer Blvd and Baisley Blvd in Queens when a driver in a 2013 SUV turned left and hit her with the front of the SUV. According to the police report, the driver was making a left turn and struck the pedestrian at the intersection, causing a contusion to her upper arm. Police recorded driver inattention/distraction and failure to yield right-of-way by the driver. The driver held a valid New York license. The report lists two occupants in the SUV. No other contributing factors are noted.
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Driver Left Turn Hits Woman Crossing Signal▸Jul 28 - A driver making a left turn hit a 54-year-old woman in a marked crosswalk on Liberty Ave at 177 St. She suffered a head contusion. Police recorded failure to yield right-of-way. The driver was the lone occupant.
"According to the police report …" a 54-year-old woman was struck by a sedan as she crossed Liberty Ave at 177 St in Queens. The report says the driver was making a left turn. Police recorded "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as the contributing factor. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal and suffered a head injury listed as a contusion. The driver was the sole occupant, identified as a licensed male operator of a 2014 Nissan sedan. Vehicle damage was reported as none. No other contributing factors or equipment issues are listed in the report.
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Queens SUVs Collide on Inwood Street▸Jul 27 - Two SUVs collided on Inwood Street at Ferndale Avenue. Three occupants — a 13-year-old girl, a 20-year-old man and a 29-year-old woman — suffered head and arm injuries. Police recorded traffic control disregarded by a driver.
Two SUVs collided on Inwood Street at Ferndale Avenue. The vehicle data show one SUV with center-front damage and the other with left-rear quarter-panel damage. Three occupants were injured: a 13-year-old girl and a 20-year-old man with head injuries, and a 29-year-old woman with elbow/lower-arm injuries. According to the police report, "Traffic Control Disregarded" was listed as the contributing factor. Police records note both drivers were going straight ahead. The report assigns the traffic-control disregard to the driver listed in the crash data. No other contributing factors were cited in the report.
Aug 5 - A driver in a sedan on Hillside Avenue left two rear passengers injured. Both women, 58 and 62, complained of head and neck pain and nausea. Both were in shock. Police recorded no contributing factors or driver errors.
A driver in a sedan on Hillside Avenue injured two rear-seat passengers. According to the police report, both women, ages 58 and 62, complained of pain and nausea and suffered head and neck injuries. Both occupants were not ejected and showed signs of shock. The driver was not reported injured. Police recorded no contributing factors or driver errors in the report. Vehicle records show no damage and list the sedan’s pre-crash action as going straight ahead. The crash left two passengers hurt and shaken, per the official account.
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NYPD Cruiser Crash Injures Three In Queens▸Aug 5 - Police car struck at Beach 35th and Rockaway. Three hurt. Sirens cut through Edgemere. Cause unknown. Streets stained. Investigation begins.
CBS New York reported on August 5, 2025, that an NYPD cruiser crashed at Beach 35th Street and Rockaway Freeway in Edgemere, Queens. Three people were injured. The article states, 'Police are now trying to determine the cause of the crash.' No details on driver actions or contributing factors were released. The incident highlights risks at busy intersections and the need for thorough investigation when emergency vehicles are involved.
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NYPD Cruiser Crash Injures Three In Queens,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-08-05
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SUV Right-Front Bumper Hits Scooter Rider▸Aug 4 - The driver of an SUV struck a 30-year-old motorized scooter rider at 104 Ave and 199 St in Queens. The scooter rider suffered facial and internal injuries and remained conscious. Police recorded 'Traffic Control Disregarded.'
The driver of an SUV traveling east struck a motorized scooter traveling north at 104 Ave and 199 St in Queens. The scooter rider, a 30-year-old man, was injured. He suffered facial and internal injuries and remained conscious. According to the police report, 'Traffic Control Disregarded' was listed as a contributing factor. The SUV's right front bumper struck the scooter's center front end. Police listed the driver error as Traffic Control Disregarded in the crash record.
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Driver hits teen on motorized scooter in Queens▸Aug 3 - A driver in a sedan hit a 15-year-old on a motorized scooter at 195 St and Jamaica Ave. The boy suffered a head bruise. Police recorded driver inattention.
A driver in a 2008 Hyundai sedan crashed into a 15-year-old riding a motorized scooter at 195 St and Jamaica Ave in Queens. The teen suffered a head contusion and bruising. According to the police report, both vehicles were traveling straight before the collision. Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction by the driver. Police also listed Driver Inattention/Distraction for the teen rider. An 83-year-old occupant was involved; injuries were not specified. The crash occurred at 3:44 p.m. The sedan showed front-end damage; the scooter's right side was hit.
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Adams Calls Intro 1138 A Safety Boosting Measure▸Aug 3 - Council weighs a 20-foot parking ban at crosswalks. Supporters say it saves lives. Critics warn of lost parking and risk. Streets stand at a crossroads.
""The safety of pedestrians and all street users remains a top priority for Speaker Adams and the council. Intro. 1138 is going through the council’s legislative process, which is deliberative and allows for thorough public engagement and input."" -- Adrienne Adams
Intro. 1138, now before the City Council as of August 3, 2025, targets cars parked within 20 feet of crosswalks. The transportation committee leads the review. The bill's summary: 'ban vehicles from parking within 20 feet of crosswalks to improve visibility and street safety.' Council Member Barbara Russo-Lennon supports the measure. Council Member Julie Won and advocates back it. DOT officials and some lawmakers oppose, citing cost and risk. The bill could cut 300,000 parking spots. Banning parking near intersections improves visibility for all road users, reducing collisions and making streets safer for pedestrians and cyclists, even if it reduces parking.
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NYC to lose 300,000 parking spots in City Council bid to boost street safety,
AMNY,
Published 2025-08-03
2
Ambulance Driver Hits Left-Turning Sedan in Queens▸Aug 2 - On Tuskegee Airmen Way at 156 St in Queens, the driver of an ambulance going straight hit a sedan turning left. Two drivers hurt. Police recorded improper lane use and failure to yield.
Two vehicles collided on Tuskegee Airmen Way at 156 St in Queens. According to the police report, an ambulance driver going straight hit a sedan whose driver was making a left turn. The 20-year-old driver in the ambulance suffered an arm abrasion. The 17-year-old sedan driver reported knee and lower-leg pain. Police recorded Failure to Yield Right-of-Way and Passing or Lane Usage Improper by the drivers. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. Both injured drivers wore lap belts and harnesses.
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Bus Driver Tailgates, Injures Teen on Jamaica Ave▸Aug 1 - A bus driver followed too close on Jamaica Ave at Parsons Blvd and hit an e‑bike rider. The rider, 18, suffered knee and lower‑leg injuries and shock. Police recorded Following Too Closely by the driver.
An eighteen-year-old e-bike rider was hurt on Jamaica Ave at Parsons Blvd in Queens when a bus driver hit him while both were traveling west. He suffered knee and lower-leg injuries and went into shock, with a complaint of pain. "According to the police report, the crash involved a bus and an e-bike, both going straight westbound." Police recorded Following Too Closely by the bus driver. The bus showed damage to the right-side doors. Police also listed "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" as a factor, after citing the driver’s Following Too Closely. Other occupants were listed with unspecified injuries.
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Unlicensed Teen Driver Kills Passenger▸Aug 1 - A teen drove a BMW at 100 mph without a license. He lost control. The car hit a truck. Fourteen-year-old Fortune Williams was ejected and killed. The driver now faces prison. Parents faced charges too.
Gothamist (2025-08-01) reports an 18-year-old Queens resident was sentenced to up to four years for a 2023 crash that killed 14-year-old Fortune Williams. The teen, unlicensed and speeding at over 100 mph in a 30-mph zone, lost control and struck a parked UPS truck. Prosecutors said he only had a learner's permit and had been previously ticketed for unlicensed driving. His parents, who gave him the BMW, were convicted of child endangerment. DA Melinda Katz called it 'a landmark case where both an unlicensed teenage driver and his parents were held responsible.' The case highlights failures in supervision and enforcement.
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Unlicensed Teen Driver Kills Passenger,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-08-01
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Driver in SUV hits man in Queens crosswalk▸Jul 31 - A driver in an SUV turned left on Farmers Blvd at 144 Rd and hit a man in a marked crosswalk. His arm fractured. Police recorded driver inattention and failure to yield.
A 48-year-old man was hit by a driver in a Toyota SUV during a left turn at Farmers Blvd and 144 Rd in Queens. He was crossing in a marked crosswalk. He suffered a fractured arm. According to the police report, the driver was inattentive and failed to yield the right of way. Police list Driver Inattention/Distraction and Failure to Yield Right-of-Way as contributing factors. The driver, a 44-year-old woman, was licensed and uninjured. The impact came at the right front quarter panel of the SUV. The crash occurred at 8:50 a.m.
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Merging Driver Hits Taxi, Injures Three▸Jul 31 - The driver of a merging vehicle hit a taxi’s right side doors on Liberty Ave in Queens. Three rear-seat passengers suffered whiplash, neck and shoulder injuries. Police listed contributing factors as “Unspecified.”
According to the police report, the driver of a merging vehicle struck a taxi on Liberty Avenue in Queens, impacting the taxi’s right side doors while the taxi was going straight. Three passengers in the taxi’s rear seats — ages 27, 46 and 46 — were injured, reporting whiplash and neck and shoulder injuries. Police recorded contributing factors as “Unspecified.” No specific driver errors were listed in the data. The taxi driver was not reported injured.
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Parked Sedan Hit Standing Scooter, Leg Fracture▸Jul 30 - A parked sedan contacted a standing scooter on Hannibal Street in Queens. The 45-year-old scooter driver suffered a fractured and dislocated lower leg and foot. Both vehicles were parked. Police listed no specific driver errors in the report.
A 45-year-old man riding a standing scooter was injured when a sedan made contact with the scooter on Hannibal Street in Queens. According to the police report, “a sedan and a standing scooter were both parked before the collision.” The scooter driver suffered a fracture and dislocation to his lower leg and foot. Police recorded no specific driver errors or contributing factors in the report. The sedan sustained left front bumper damage. The scooter’s center front end was damaged. The report does not specify further actions leading up to the impact.
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Adams Backs Safety-Boosting Universal Daylighting Plan▸Jul 30 - Council moves to ban parking near corners. Sightlines clear. Crashes drop. Pedestrians and cyclists breathe easier. DOT doubts linger. Advocates press on. Streets could change fast.
On July 30, 2025, the NYC Council Progressive Caucus made a major push for Intro 1138, a bill to ban parking within 20 feet of intersections. The measure sits with the Transportation Committee. Council Member Julie Won introduced it after deadly crashes in her district. Eighteen caucus members back the bill, aiming to force a vote this year. The matter: 'eliminate parking within 20 feet of an intersection.' Council Member Sandy Nurse called daylighting 'a proven, effective way to make our streets safer.' DOT raised doubts about non-hardened daylighting, but safety analysts say restricting parking near intersections improves visibility, reduces collisions, and protects people on foot and bike.
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NYC Council Progressive Caucus to make push for universal daylighting in 2025,
City & State NY,
Published 2025-07-30
28
Left-Turn SUV Driver Hits Woman at Baisley Blvd▸Jul 28 - A driver in an SUV turned left at Guy R Brewer and Baisley and hit a 54-year-old woman. She suffered a bruised upper arm. Police recorded driver inattention and failure to yield.
A 54-year-old woman was injured at Guy R Brewer Blvd and Baisley Blvd in Queens when a driver in a 2013 SUV turned left and hit her with the front of the SUV. According to the police report, the driver was making a left turn and struck the pedestrian at the intersection, causing a contusion to her upper arm. Police recorded driver inattention/distraction and failure to yield right-of-way by the driver. The driver held a valid New York license. The report lists two occupants in the SUV. No other contributing factors are noted.
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Driver Left Turn Hits Woman Crossing Signal▸Jul 28 - A driver making a left turn hit a 54-year-old woman in a marked crosswalk on Liberty Ave at 177 St. She suffered a head contusion. Police recorded failure to yield right-of-way. The driver was the lone occupant.
"According to the police report …" a 54-year-old woman was struck by a sedan as she crossed Liberty Ave at 177 St in Queens. The report says the driver was making a left turn. Police recorded "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as the contributing factor. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal and suffered a head injury listed as a contusion. The driver was the sole occupant, identified as a licensed male operator of a 2014 Nissan sedan. Vehicle damage was reported as none. No other contributing factors or equipment issues are listed in the report.
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Queens SUVs Collide on Inwood Street▸Jul 27 - Two SUVs collided on Inwood Street at Ferndale Avenue. Three occupants — a 13-year-old girl, a 20-year-old man and a 29-year-old woman — suffered head and arm injuries. Police recorded traffic control disregarded by a driver.
Two SUVs collided on Inwood Street at Ferndale Avenue. The vehicle data show one SUV with center-front damage and the other with left-rear quarter-panel damage. Three occupants were injured: a 13-year-old girl and a 20-year-old man with head injuries, and a 29-year-old woman with elbow/lower-arm injuries. According to the police report, "Traffic Control Disregarded" was listed as the contributing factor. Police records note both drivers were going straight ahead. The report assigns the traffic-control disregard to the driver listed in the crash data. No other contributing factors were cited in the report.
Aug 5 - Police car struck at Beach 35th and Rockaway. Three hurt. Sirens cut through Edgemere. Cause unknown. Streets stained. Investigation begins.
CBS New York reported on August 5, 2025, that an NYPD cruiser crashed at Beach 35th Street and Rockaway Freeway in Edgemere, Queens. Three people were injured. The article states, 'Police are now trying to determine the cause of the crash.' No details on driver actions or contributing factors were released. The incident highlights risks at busy intersections and the need for thorough investigation when emergency vehicles are involved.
- NYPD Cruiser Crash Injures Three In Queens, CBS New York, Published 2025-08-05
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SUV Right-Front Bumper Hits Scooter Rider▸Aug 4 - The driver of an SUV struck a 30-year-old motorized scooter rider at 104 Ave and 199 St in Queens. The scooter rider suffered facial and internal injuries and remained conscious. Police recorded 'Traffic Control Disregarded.'
The driver of an SUV traveling east struck a motorized scooter traveling north at 104 Ave and 199 St in Queens. The scooter rider, a 30-year-old man, was injured. He suffered facial and internal injuries and remained conscious. According to the police report, 'Traffic Control Disregarded' was listed as a contributing factor. The SUV's right front bumper struck the scooter's center front end. Police listed the driver error as Traffic Control Disregarded in the crash record.
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Driver hits teen on motorized scooter in Queens▸Aug 3 - A driver in a sedan hit a 15-year-old on a motorized scooter at 195 St and Jamaica Ave. The boy suffered a head bruise. Police recorded driver inattention.
A driver in a 2008 Hyundai sedan crashed into a 15-year-old riding a motorized scooter at 195 St and Jamaica Ave in Queens. The teen suffered a head contusion and bruising. According to the police report, both vehicles were traveling straight before the collision. Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction by the driver. Police also listed Driver Inattention/Distraction for the teen rider. An 83-year-old occupant was involved; injuries were not specified. The crash occurred at 3:44 p.m. The sedan showed front-end damage; the scooter's right side was hit.
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Adams Calls Intro 1138 A Safety Boosting Measure▸Aug 3 - Council weighs a 20-foot parking ban at crosswalks. Supporters say it saves lives. Critics warn of lost parking and risk. Streets stand at a crossroads.
""The safety of pedestrians and all street users remains a top priority for Speaker Adams and the council. Intro. 1138 is going through the council’s legislative process, which is deliberative and allows for thorough public engagement and input."" -- Adrienne Adams
Intro. 1138, now before the City Council as of August 3, 2025, targets cars parked within 20 feet of crosswalks. The transportation committee leads the review. The bill's summary: 'ban vehicles from parking within 20 feet of crosswalks to improve visibility and street safety.' Council Member Barbara Russo-Lennon supports the measure. Council Member Julie Won and advocates back it. DOT officials and some lawmakers oppose, citing cost and risk. The bill could cut 300,000 parking spots. Banning parking near intersections improves visibility for all road users, reducing collisions and making streets safer for pedestrians and cyclists, even if it reduces parking.
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NYC to lose 300,000 parking spots in City Council bid to boost street safety,
AMNY,
Published 2025-08-03
2
Ambulance Driver Hits Left-Turning Sedan in Queens▸Aug 2 - On Tuskegee Airmen Way at 156 St in Queens, the driver of an ambulance going straight hit a sedan turning left. Two drivers hurt. Police recorded improper lane use and failure to yield.
Two vehicles collided on Tuskegee Airmen Way at 156 St in Queens. According to the police report, an ambulance driver going straight hit a sedan whose driver was making a left turn. The 20-year-old driver in the ambulance suffered an arm abrasion. The 17-year-old sedan driver reported knee and lower-leg pain. Police recorded Failure to Yield Right-of-Way and Passing or Lane Usage Improper by the drivers. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. Both injured drivers wore lap belts and harnesses.
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Bus Driver Tailgates, Injures Teen on Jamaica Ave▸Aug 1 - A bus driver followed too close on Jamaica Ave at Parsons Blvd and hit an e‑bike rider. The rider, 18, suffered knee and lower‑leg injuries and shock. Police recorded Following Too Closely by the driver.
An eighteen-year-old e-bike rider was hurt on Jamaica Ave at Parsons Blvd in Queens when a bus driver hit him while both were traveling west. He suffered knee and lower-leg injuries and went into shock, with a complaint of pain. "According to the police report, the crash involved a bus and an e-bike, both going straight westbound." Police recorded Following Too Closely by the bus driver. The bus showed damage to the right-side doors. Police also listed "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" as a factor, after citing the driver’s Following Too Closely. Other occupants were listed with unspecified injuries.
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Unlicensed Teen Driver Kills Passenger▸Aug 1 - A teen drove a BMW at 100 mph without a license. He lost control. The car hit a truck. Fourteen-year-old Fortune Williams was ejected and killed. The driver now faces prison. Parents faced charges too.
Gothamist (2025-08-01) reports an 18-year-old Queens resident was sentenced to up to four years for a 2023 crash that killed 14-year-old Fortune Williams. The teen, unlicensed and speeding at over 100 mph in a 30-mph zone, lost control and struck a parked UPS truck. Prosecutors said he only had a learner's permit and had been previously ticketed for unlicensed driving. His parents, who gave him the BMW, were convicted of child endangerment. DA Melinda Katz called it 'a landmark case where both an unlicensed teenage driver and his parents were held responsible.' The case highlights failures in supervision and enforcement.
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Unlicensed Teen Driver Kills Passenger,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-08-01
31
Driver in SUV hits man in Queens crosswalk▸Jul 31 - A driver in an SUV turned left on Farmers Blvd at 144 Rd and hit a man in a marked crosswalk. His arm fractured. Police recorded driver inattention and failure to yield.
A 48-year-old man was hit by a driver in a Toyota SUV during a left turn at Farmers Blvd and 144 Rd in Queens. He was crossing in a marked crosswalk. He suffered a fractured arm. According to the police report, the driver was inattentive and failed to yield the right of way. Police list Driver Inattention/Distraction and Failure to Yield Right-of-Way as contributing factors. The driver, a 44-year-old woman, was licensed and uninjured. The impact came at the right front quarter panel of the SUV. The crash occurred at 8:50 a.m.
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Merging Driver Hits Taxi, Injures Three▸Jul 31 - The driver of a merging vehicle hit a taxi’s right side doors on Liberty Ave in Queens. Three rear-seat passengers suffered whiplash, neck and shoulder injuries. Police listed contributing factors as “Unspecified.”
According to the police report, the driver of a merging vehicle struck a taxi on Liberty Avenue in Queens, impacting the taxi’s right side doors while the taxi was going straight. Three passengers in the taxi’s rear seats — ages 27, 46 and 46 — were injured, reporting whiplash and neck and shoulder injuries. Police recorded contributing factors as “Unspecified.” No specific driver errors were listed in the data. The taxi driver was not reported injured.
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Parked Sedan Hit Standing Scooter, Leg Fracture▸Jul 30 - A parked sedan contacted a standing scooter on Hannibal Street in Queens. The 45-year-old scooter driver suffered a fractured and dislocated lower leg and foot. Both vehicles were parked. Police listed no specific driver errors in the report.
A 45-year-old man riding a standing scooter was injured when a sedan made contact with the scooter on Hannibal Street in Queens. According to the police report, “a sedan and a standing scooter were both parked before the collision.” The scooter driver suffered a fracture and dislocation to his lower leg and foot. Police recorded no specific driver errors or contributing factors in the report. The sedan sustained left front bumper damage. The scooter’s center front end was damaged. The report does not specify further actions leading up to the impact.
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Adams Backs Safety-Boosting Universal Daylighting Plan▸Jul 30 - Council moves to ban parking near corners. Sightlines clear. Crashes drop. Pedestrians and cyclists breathe easier. DOT doubts linger. Advocates press on. Streets could change fast.
On July 30, 2025, the NYC Council Progressive Caucus made a major push for Intro 1138, a bill to ban parking within 20 feet of intersections. The measure sits with the Transportation Committee. Council Member Julie Won introduced it after deadly crashes in her district. Eighteen caucus members back the bill, aiming to force a vote this year. The matter: 'eliminate parking within 20 feet of an intersection.' Council Member Sandy Nurse called daylighting 'a proven, effective way to make our streets safer.' DOT raised doubts about non-hardened daylighting, but safety analysts say restricting parking near intersections improves visibility, reduces collisions, and protects people on foot and bike.
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NYC Council Progressive Caucus to make push for universal daylighting in 2025,
City & State NY,
Published 2025-07-30
28
Left-Turn SUV Driver Hits Woman at Baisley Blvd▸Jul 28 - A driver in an SUV turned left at Guy R Brewer and Baisley and hit a 54-year-old woman. She suffered a bruised upper arm. Police recorded driver inattention and failure to yield.
A 54-year-old woman was injured at Guy R Brewer Blvd and Baisley Blvd in Queens when a driver in a 2013 SUV turned left and hit her with the front of the SUV. According to the police report, the driver was making a left turn and struck the pedestrian at the intersection, causing a contusion to her upper arm. Police recorded driver inattention/distraction and failure to yield right-of-way by the driver. The driver held a valid New York license. The report lists two occupants in the SUV. No other contributing factors are noted.
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Driver Left Turn Hits Woman Crossing Signal▸Jul 28 - A driver making a left turn hit a 54-year-old woman in a marked crosswalk on Liberty Ave at 177 St. She suffered a head contusion. Police recorded failure to yield right-of-way. The driver was the lone occupant.
"According to the police report …" a 54-year-old woman was struck by a sedan as she crossed Liberty Ave at 177 St in Queens. The report says the driver was making a left turn. Police recorded "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as the contributing factor. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal and suffered a head injury listed as a contusion. The driver was the sole occupant, identified as a licensed male operator of a 2014 Nissan sedan. Vehicle damage was reported as none. No other contributing factors or equipment issues are listed in the report.
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Queens SUVs Collide on Inwood Street▸Jul 27 - Two SUVs collided on Inwood Street at Ferndale Avenue. Three occupants — a 13-year-old girl, a 20-year-old man and a 29-year-old woman — suffered head and arm injuries. Police recorded traffic control disregarded by a driver.
Two SUVs collided on Inwood Street at Ferndale Avenue. The vehicle data show one SUV with center-front damage and the other with left-rear quarter-panel damage. Three occupants were injured: a 13-year-old girl and a 20-year-old man with head injuries, and a 29-year-old woman with elbow/lower-arm injuries. According to the police report, "Traffic Control Disregarded" was listed as the contributing factor. Police records note both drivers were going straight ahead. The report assigns the traffic-control disregard to the driver listed in the crash data. No other contributing factors were cited in the report.
Aug 4 - The driver of an SUV struck a 30-year-old motorized scooter rider at 104 Ave and 199 St in Queens. The scooter rider suffered facial and internal injuries and remained conscious. Police recorded 'Traffic Control Disregarded.'
The driver of an SUV traveling east struck a motorized scooter traveling north at 104 Ave and 199 St in Queens. The scooter rider, a 30-year-old man, was injured. He suffered facial and internal injuries and remained conscious. According to the police report, 'Traffic Control Disregarded' was listed as a contributing factor. The SUV's right front bumper struck the scooter's center front end. Police listed the driver error as Traffic Control Disregarded in the crash record.
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Driver hits teen on motorized scooter in Queens▸Aug 3 - A driver in a sedan hit a 15-year-old on a motorized scooter at 195 St and Jamaica Ave. The boy suffered a head bruise. Police recorded driver inattention.
A driver in a 2008 Hyundai sedan crashed into a 15-year-old riding a motorized scooter at 195 St and Jamaica Ave in Queens. The teen suffered a head contusion and bruising. According to the police report, both vehicles were traveling straight before the collision. Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction by the driver. Police also listed Driver Inattention/Distraction for the teen rider. An 83-year-old occupant was involved; injuries were not specified. The crash occurred at 3:44 p.m. The sedan showed front-end damage; the scooter's right side was hit.
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Adams Calls Intro 1138 A Safety Boosting Measure▸Aug 3 - Council weighs a 20-foot parking ban at crosswalks. Supporters say it saves lives. Critics warn of lost parking and risk. Streets stand at a crossroads.
""The safety of pedestrians and all street users remains a top priority for Speaker Adams and the council. Intro. 1138 is going through the council’s legislative process, which is deliberative and allows for thorough public engagement and input."" -- Adrienne Adams
Intro. 1138, now before the City Council as of August 3, 2025, targets cars parked within 20 feet of crosswalks. The transportation committee leads the review. The bill's summary: 'ban vehicles from parking within 20 feet of crosswalks to improve visibility and street safety.' Council Member Barbara Russo-Lennon supports the measure. Council Member Julie Won and advocates back it. DOT officials and some lawmakers oppose, citing cost and risk. The bill could cut 300,000 parking spots. Banning parking near intersections improves visibility for all road users, reducing collisions and making streets safer for pedestrians and cyclists, even if it reduces parking.
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NYC to lose 300,000 parking spots in City Council bid to boost street safety,
AMNY,
Published 2025-08-03
2
Ambulance Driver Hits Left-Turning Sedan in Queens▸Aug 2 - On Tuskegee Airmen Way at 156 St in Queens, the driver of an ambulance going straight hit a sedan turning left. Two drivers hurt. Police recorded improper lane use and failure to yield.
Two vehicles collided on Tuskegee Airmen Way at 156 St in Queens. According to the police report, an ambulance driver going straight hit a sedan whose driver was making a left turn. The 20-year-old driver in the ambulance suffered an arm abrasion. The 17-year-old sedan driver reported knee and lower-leg pain. Police recorded Failure to Yield Right-of-Way and Passing or Lane Usage Improper by the drivers. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. Both injured drivers wore lap belts and harnesses.
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Bus Driver Tailgates, Injures Teen on Jamaica Ave▸Aug 1 - A bus driver followed too close on Jamaica Ave at Parsons Blvd and hit an e‑bike rider. The rider, 18, suffered knee and lower‑leg injuries and shock. Police recorded Following Too Closely by the driver.
An eighteen-year-old e-bike rider was hurt on Jamaica Ave at Parsons Blvd in Queens when a bus driver hit him while both were traveling west. He suffered knee and lower-leg injuries and went into shock, with a complaint of pain. "According to the police report, the crash involved a bus and an e-bike, both going straight westbound." Police recorded Following Too Closely by the bus driver. The bus showed damage to the right-side doors. Police also listed "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" as a factor, after citing the driver’s Following Too Closely. Other occupants were listed with unspecified injuries.
1
Unlicensed Teen Driver Kills Passenger▸Aug 1 - A teen drove a BMW at 100 mph without a license. He lost control. The car hit a truck. Fourteen-year-old Fortune Williams was ejected and killed. The driver now faces prison. Parents faced charges too.
Gothamist (2025-08-01) reports an 18-year-old Queens resident was sentenced to up to four years for a 2023 crash that killed 14-year-old Fortune Williams. The teen, unlicensed and speeding at over 100 mph in a 30-mph zone, lost control and struck a parked UPS truck. Prosecutors said he only had a learner's permit and had been previously ticketed for unlicensed driving. His parents, who gave him the BMW, were convicted of child endangerment. DA Melinda Katz called it 'a landmark case where both an unlicensed teenage driver and his parents were held responsible.' The case highlights failures in supervision and enforcement.
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Unlicensed Teen Driver Kills Passenger,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-08-01
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Driver in SUV hits man in Queens crosswalk▸Jul 31 - A driver in an SUV turned left on Farmers Blvd at 144 Rd and hit a man in a marked crosswalk. His arm fractured. Police recorded driver inattention and failure to yield.
A 48-year-old man was hit by a driver in a Toyota SUV during a left turn at Farmers Blvd and 144 Rd in Queens. He was crossing in a marked crosswalk. He suffered a fractured arm. According to the police report, the driver was inattentive and failed to yield the right of way. Police list Driver Inattention/Distraction and Failure to Yield Right-of-Way as contributing factors. The driver, a 44-year-old woman, was licensed and uninjured. The impact came at the right front quarter panel of the SUV. The crash occurred at 8:50 a.m.
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Merging Driver Hits Taxi, Injures Three▸Jul 31 - The driver of a merging vehicle hit a taxi’s right side doors on Liberty Ave in Queens. Three rear-seat passengers suffered whiplash, neck and shoulder injuries. Police listed contributing factors as “Unspecified.”
According to the police report, the driver of a merging vehicle struck a taxi on Liberty Avenue in Queens, impacting the taxi’s right side doors while the taxi was going straight. Three passengers in the taxi’s rear seats — ages 27, 46 and 46 — were injured, reporting whiplash and neck and shoulder injuries. Police recorded contributing factors as “Unspecified.” No specific driver errors were listed in the data. The taxi driver was not reported injured.
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Parked Sedan Hit Standing Scooter, Leg Fracture▸Jul 30 - A parked sedan contacted a standing scooter on Hannibal Street in Queens. The 45-year-old scooter driver suffered a fractured and dislocated lower leg and foot. Both vehicles were parked. Police listed no specific driver errors in the report.
A 45-year-old man riding a standing scooter was injured when a sedan made contact with the scooter on Hannibal Street in Queens. According to the police report, “a sedan and a standing scooter were both parked before the collision.” The scooter driver suffered a fracture and dislocation to his lower leg and foot. Police recorded no specific driver errors or contributing factors in the report. The sedan sustained left front bumper damage. The scooter’s center front end was damaged. The report does not specify further actions leading up to the impact.
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Adams Backs Safety-Boosting Universal Daylighting Plan▸Jul 30 - Council moves to ban parking near corners. Sightlines clear. Crashes drop. Pedestrians and cyclists breathe easier. DOT doubts linger. Advocates press on. Streets could change fast.
On July 30, 2025, the NYC Council Progressive Caucus made a major push for Intro 1138, a bill to ban parking within 20 feet of intersections. The measure sits with the Transportation Committee. Council Member Julie Won introduced it after deadly crashes in her district. Eighteen caucus members back the bill, aiming to force a vote this year. The matter: 'eliminate parking within 20 feet of an intersection.' Council Member Sandy Nurse called daylighting 'a proven, effective way to make our streets safer.' DOT raised doubts about non-hardened daylighting, but safety analysts say restricting parking near intersections improves visibility, reduces collisions, and protects people on foot and bike.
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NYC Council Progressive Caucus to make push for universal daylighting in 2025,
City & State NY,
Published 2025-07-30
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Left-Turn SUV Driver Hits Woman at Baisley Blvd▸Jul 28 - A driver in an SUV turned left at Guy R Brewer and Baisley and hit a 54-year-old woman. She suffered a bruised upper arm. Police recorded driver inattention and failure to yield.
A 54-year-old woman was injured at Guy R Brewer Blvd and Baisley Blvd in Queens when a driver in a 2013 SUV turned left and hit her with the front of the SUV. According to the police report, the driver was making a left turn and struck the pedestrian at the intersection, causing a contusion to her upper arm. Police recorded driver inattention/distraction and failure to yield right-of-way by the driver. The driver held a valid New York license. The report lists two occupants in the SUV. No other contributing factors are noted.
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Driver Left Turn Hits Woman Crossing Signal▸Jul 28 - A driver making a left turn hit a 54-year-old woman in a marked crosswalk on Liberty Ave at 177 St. She suffered a head contusion. Police recorded failure to yield right-of-way. The driver was the lone occupant.
"According to the police report …" a 54-year-old woman was struck by a sedan as she crossed Liberty Ave at 177 St in Queens. The report says the driver was making a left turn. Police recorded "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as the contributing factor. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal and suffered a head injury listed as a contusion. The driver was the sole occupant, identified as a licensed male operator of a 2014 Nissan sedan. Vehicle damage was reported as none. No other contributing factors or equipment issues are listed in the report.
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Queens SUVs Collide on Inwood Street▸Jul 27 - Two SUVs collided on Inwood Street at Ferndale Avenue. Three occupants — a 13-year-old girl, a 20-year-old man and a 29-year-old woman — suffered head and arm injuries. Police recorded traffic control disregarded by a driver.
Two SUVs collided on Inwood Street at Ferndale Avenue. The vehicle data show one SUV with center-front damage and the other with left-rear quarter-panel damage. Three occupants were injured: a 13-year-old girl and a 20-year-old man with head injuries, and a 29-year-old woman with elbow/lower-arm injuries. According to the police report, "Traffic Control Disregarded" was listed as the contributing factor. Police records note both drivers were going straight ahead. The report assigns the traffic-control disregard to the driver listed in the crash data. No other contributing factors were cited in the report.
Aug 3 - A driver in a sedan hit a 15-year-old on a motorized scooter at 195 St and Jamaica Ave. The boy suffered a head bruise. Police recorded driver inattention.
A driver in a 2008 Hyundai sedan crashed into a 15-year-old riding a motorized scooter at 195 St and Jamaica Ave in Queens. The teen suffered a head contusion and bruising. According to the police report, both vehicles were traveling straight before the collision. Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction by the driver. Police also listed Driver Inattention/Distraction for the teen rider. An 83-year-old occupant was involved; injuries were not specified. The crash occurred at 3:44 p.m. The sedan showed front-end damage; the scooter's right side was hit.
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Adams Calls Intro 1138 A Safety Boosting Measure▸Aug 3 - Council weighs a 20-foot parking ban at crosswalks. Supporters say it saves lives. Critics warn of lost parking and risk. Streets stand at a crossroads.
""The safety of pedestrians and all street users remains a top priority for Speaker Adams and the council. Intro. 1138 is going through the council’s legislative process, which is deliberative and allows for thorough public engagement and input."" -- Adrienne Adams
Intro. 1138, now before the City Council as of August 3, 2025, targets cars parked within 20 feet of crosswalks. The transportation committee leads the review. The bill's summary: 'ban vehicles from parking within 20 feet of crosswalks to improve visibility and street safety.' Council Member Barbara Russo-Lennon supports the measure. Council Member Julie Won and advocates back it. DOT officials and some lawmakers oppose, citing cost and risk. The bill could cut 300,000 parking spots. Banning parking near intersections improves visibility for all road users, reducing collisions and making streets safer for pedestrians and cyclists, even if it reduces parking.
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NYC to lose 300,000 parking spots in City Council bid to boost street safety,
AMNY,
Published 2025-08-03
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Ambulance Driver Hits Left-Turning Sedan in Queens▸Aug 2 - On Tuskegee Airmen Way at 156 St in Queens, the driver of an ambulance going straight hit a sedan turning left. Two drivers hurt. Police recorded improper lane use and failure to yield.
Two vehicles collided on Tuskegee Airmen Way at 156 St in Queens. According to the police report, an ambulance driver going straight hit a sedan whose driver was making a left turn. The 20-year-old driver in the ambulance suffered an arm abrasion. The 17-year-old sedan driver reported knee and lower-leg pain. Police recorded Failure to Yield Right-of-Way and Passing or Lane Usage Improper by the drivers. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. Both injured drivers wore lap belts and harnesses.
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Bus Driver Tailgates, Injures Teen on Jamaica Ave▸Aug 1 - A bus driver followed too close on Jamaica Ave at Parsons Blvd and hit an e‑bike rider. The rider, 18, suffered knee and lower‑leg injuries and shock. Police recorded Following Too Closely by the driver.
An eighteen-year-old e-bike rider was hurt on Jamaica Ave at Parsons Blvd in Queens when a bus driver hit him while both were traveling west. He suffered knee and lower-leg injuries and went into shock, with a complaint of pain. "According to the police report, the crash involved a bus and an e-bike, both going straight westbound." Police recorded Following Too Closely by the bus driver. The bus showed damage to the right-side doors. Police also listed "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" as a factor, after citing the driver’s Following Too Closely. Other occupants were listed with unspecified injuries.
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Unlicensed Teen Driver Kills Passenger▸Aug 1 - A teen drove a BMW at 100 mph without a license. He lost control. The car hit a truck. Fourteen-year-old Fortune Williams was ejected and killed. The driver now faces prison. Parents faced charges too.
Gothamist (2025-08-01) reports an 18-year-old Queens resident was sentenced to up to four years for a 2023 crash that killed 14-year-old Fortune Williams. The teen, unlicensed and speeding at over 100 mph in a 30-mph zone, lost control and struck a parked UPS truck. Prosecutors said he only had a learner's permit and had been previously ticketed for unlicensed driving. His parents, who gave him the BMW, were convicted of child endangerment. DA Melinda Katz called it 'a landmark case where both an unlicensed teenage driver and his parents were held responsible.' The case highlights failures in supervision and enforcement.
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Unlicensed Teen Driver Kills Passenger,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-08-01
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Driver in SUV hits man in Queens crosswalk▸Jul 31 - A driver in an SUV turned left on Farmers Blvd at 144 Rd and hit a man in a marked crosswalk. His arm fractured. Police recorded driver inattention and failure to yield.
A 48-year-old man was hit by a driver in a Toyota SUV during a left turn at Farmers Blvd and 144 Rd in Queens. He was crossing in a marked crosswalk. He suffered a fractured arm. According to the police report, the driver was inattentive and failed to yield the right of way. Police list Driver Inattention/Distraction and Failure to Yield Right-of-Way as contributing factors. The driver, a 44-year-old woman, was licensed and uninjured. The impact came at the right front quarter panel of the SUV. The crash occurred at 8:50 a.m.
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Merging Driver Hits Taxi, Injures Three▸Jul 31 - The driver of a merging vehicle hit a taxi’s right side doors on Liberty Ave in Queens. Three rear-seat passengers suffered whiplash, neck and shoulder injuries. Police listed contributing factors as “Unspecified.”
According to the police report, the driver of a merging vehicle struck a taxi on Liberty Avenue in Queens, impacting the taxi’s right side doors while the taxi was going straight. Three passengers in the taxi’s rear seats — ages 27, 46 and 46 — were injured, reporting whiplash and neck and shoulder injuries. Police recorded contributing factors as “Unspecified.” No specific driver errors were listed in the data. The taxi driver was not reported injured.
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Parked Sedan Hit Standing Scooter, Leg Fracture▸Jul 30 - A parked sedan contacted a standing scooter on Hannibal Street in Queens. The 45-year-old scooter driver suffered a fractured and dislocated lower leg and foot. Both vehicles were parked. Police listed no specific driver errors in the report.
A 45-year-old man riding a standing scooter was injured when a sedan made contact with the scooter on Hannibal Street in Queens. According to the police report, “a sedan and a standing scooter were both parked before the collision.” The scooter driver suffered a fracture and dislocation to his lower leg and foot. Police recorded no specific driver errors or contributing factors in the report. The sedan sustained left front bumper damage. The scooter’s center front end was damaged. The report does not specify further actions leading up to the impact.
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Adams Backs Safety-Boosting Universal Daylighting Plan▸Jul 30 - Council moves to ban parking near corners. Sightlines clear. Crashes drop. Pedestrians and cyclists breathe easier. DOT doubts linger. Advocates press on. Streets could change fast.
On July 30, 2025, the NYC Council Progressive Caucus made a major push for Intro 1138, a bill to ban parking within 20 feet of intersections. The measure sits with the Transportation Committee. Council Member Julie Won introduced it after deadly crashes in her district. Eighteen caucus members back the bill, aiming to force a vote this year. The matter: 'eliminate parking within 20 feet of an intersection.' Council Member Sandy Nurse called daylighting 'a proven, effective way to make our streets safer.' DOT raised doubts about non-hardened daylighting, but safety analysts say restricting parking near intersections improves visibility, reduces collisions, and protects people on foot and bike.
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NYC Council Progressive Caucus to make push for universal daylighting in 2025,
City & State NY,
Published 2025-07-30
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Left-Turn SUV Driver Hits Woman at Baisley Blvd▸Jul 28 - A driver in an SUV turned left at Guy R Brewer and Baisley and hit a 54-year-old woman. She suffered a bruised upper arm. Police recorded driver inattention and failure to yield.
A 54-year-old woman was injured at Guy R Brewer Blvd and Baisley Blvd in Queens when a driver in a 2013 SUV turned left and hit her with the front of the SUV. According to the police report, the driver was making a left turn and struck the pedestrian at the intersection, causing a contusion to her upper arm. Police recorded driver inattention/distraction and failure to yield right-of-way by the driver. The driver held a valid New York license. The report lists two occupants in the SUV. No other contributing factors are noted.
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Driver Left Turn Hits Woman Crossing Signal▸Jul 28 - A driver making a left turn hit a 54-year-old woman in a marked crosswalk on Liberty Ave at 177 St. She suffered a head contusion. Police recorded failure to yield right-of-way. The driver was the lone occupant.
"According to the police report …" a 54-year-old woman was struck by a sedan as she crossed Liberty Ave at 177 St in Queens. The report says the driver was making a left turn. Police recorded "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as the contributing factor. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal and suffered a head injury listed as a contusion. The driver was the sole occupant, identified as a licensed male operator of a 2014 Nissan sedan. Vehicle damage was reported as none. No other contributing factors or equipment issues are listed in the report.
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Queens SUVs Collide on Inwood Street▸Jul 27 - Two SUVs collided on Inwood Street at Ferndale Avenue. Three occupants — a 13-year-old girl, a 20-year-old man and a 29-year-old woman — suffered head and arm injuries. Police recorded traffic control disregarded by a driver.
Two SUVs collided on Inwood Street at Ferndale Avenue. The vehicle data show one SUV with center-front damage and the other with left-rear quarter-panel damage. Three occupants were injured: a 13-year-old girl and a 20-year-old man with head injuries, and a 29-year-old woman with elbow/lower-arm injuries. According to the police report, "Traffic Control Disregarded" was listed as the contributing factor. Police records note both drivers were going straight ahead. The report assigns the traffic-control disregard to the driver listed in the crash data. No other contributing factors were cited in the report.
Aug 3 - Council weighs a 20-foot parking ban at crosswalks. Supporters say it saves lives. Critics warn of lost parking and risk. Streets stand at a crossroads.
""The safety of pedestrians and all street users remains a top priority for Speaker Adams and the council. Intro. 1138 is going through the council’s legislative process, which is deliberative and allows for thorough public engagement and input."" -- Adrienne Adams
Intro. 1138, now before the City Council as of August 3, 2025, targets cars parked within 20 feet of crosswalks. The transportation committee leads the review. The bill's summary: 'ban vehicles from parking within 20 feet of crosswalks to improve visibility and street safety.' Council Member Barbara Russo-Lennon supports the measure. Council Member Julie Won and advocates back it. DOT officials and some lawmakers oppose, citing cost and risk. The bill could cut 300,000 parking spots. Banning parking near intersections improves visibility for all road users, reducing collisions and making streets safer for pedestrians and cyclists, even if it reduces parking.
- NYC to lose 300,000 parking spots in City Council bid to boost street safety, AMNY, Published 2025-08-03
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Ambulance Driver Hits Left-Turning Sedan in Queens▸Aug 2 - On Tuskegee Airmen Way at 156 St in Queens, the driver of an ambulance going straight hit a sedan turning left. Two drivers hurt. Police recorded improper lane use and failure to yield.
Two vehicles collided on Tuskegee Airmen Way at 156 St in Queens. According to the police report, an ambulance driver going straight hit a sedan whose driver was making a left turn. The 20-year-old driver in the ambulance suffered an arm abrasion. The 17-year-old sedan driver reported knee and lower-leg pain. Police recorded Failure to Yield Right-of-Way and Passing or Lane Usage Improper by the drivers. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. Both injured drivers wore lap belts and harnesses.
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Bus Driver Tailgates, Injures Teen on Jamaica Ave▸Aug 1 - A bus driver followed too close on Jamaica Ave at Parsons Blvd and hit an e‑bike rider. The rider, 18, suffered knee and lower‑leg injuries and shock. Police recorded Following Too Closely by the driver.
An eighteen-year-old e-bike rider was hurt on Jamaica Ave at Parsons Blvd in Queens when a bus driver hit him while both were traveling west. He suffered knee and lower-leg injuries and went into shock, with a complaint of pain. "According to the police report, the crash involved a bus and an e-bike, both going straight westbound." Police recorded Following Too Closely by the bus driver. The bus showed damage to the right-side doors. Police also listed "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" as a factor, after citing the driver’s Following Too Closely. Other occupants were listed with unspecified injuries.
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Unlicensed Teen Driver Kills Passenger▸Aug 1 - A teen drove a BMW at 100 mph without a license. He lost control. The car hit a truck. Fourteen-year-old Fortune Williams was ejected and killed. The driver now faces prison. Parents faced charges too.
Gothamist (2025-08-01) reports an 18-year-old Queens resident was sentenced to up to four years for a 2023 crash that killed 14-year-old Fortune Williams. The teen, unlicensed and speeding at over 100 mph in a 30-mph zone, lost control and struck a parked UPS truck. Prosecutors said he only had a learner's permit and had been previously ticketed for unlicensed driving. His parents, who gave him the BMW, were convicted of child endangerment. DA Melinda Katz called it 'a landmark case where both an unlicensed teenage driver and his parents were held responsible.' The case highlights failures in supervision and enforcement.
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Unlicensed Teen Driver Kills Passenger,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-08-01
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Driver in SUV hits man in Queens crosswalk▸Jul 31 - A driver in an SUV turned left on Farmers Blvd at 144 Rd and hit a man in a marked crosswalk. His arm fractured. Police recorded driver inattention and failure to yield.
A 48-year-old man was hit by a driver in a Toyota SUV during a left turn at Farmers Blvd and 144 Rd in Queens. He was crossing in a marked crosswalk. He suffered a fractured arm. According to the police report, the driver was inattentive and failed to yield the right of way. Police list Driver Inattention/Distraction and Failure to Yield Right-of-Way as contributing factors. The driver, a 44-year-old woman, was licensed and uninjured. The impact came at the right front quarter panel of the SUV. The crash occurred at 8:50 a.m.
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Merging Driver Hits Taxi, Injures Three▸Jul 31 - The driver of a merging vehicle hit a taxi’s right side doors on Liberty Ave in Queens. Three rear-seat passengers suffered whiplash, neck and shoulder injuries. Police listed contributing factors as “Unspecified.”
According to the police report, the driver of a merging vehicle struck a taxi on Liberty Avenue in Queens, impacting the taxi’s right side doors while the taxi was going straight. Three passengers in the taxi’s rear seats — ages 27, 46 and 46 — were injured, reporting whiplash and neck and shoulder injuries. Police recorded contributing factors as “Unspecified.” No specific driver errors were listed in the data. The taxi driver was not reported injured.
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Parked Sedan Hit Standing Scooter, Leg Fracture▸Jul 30 - A parked sedan contacted a standing scooter on Hannibal Street in Queens. The 45-year-old scooter driver suffered a fractured and dislocated lower leg and foot. Both vehicles were parked. Police listed no specific driver errors in the report.
A 45-year-old man riding a standing scooter was injured when a sedan made contact with the scooter on Hannibal Street in Queens. According to the police report, “a sedan and a standing scooter were both parked before the collision.” The scooter driver suffered a fracture and dislocation to his lower leg and foot. Police recorded no specific driver errors or contributing factors in the report. The sedan sustained left front bumper damage. The scooter’s center front end was damaged. The report does not specify further actions leading up to the impact.
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Adams Backs Safety-Boosting Universal Daylighting Plan▸Jul 30 - Council moves to ban parking near corners. Sightlines clear. Crashes drop. Pedestrians and cyclists breathe easier. DOT doubts linger. Advocates press on. Streets could change fast.
On July 30, 2025, the NYC Council Progressive Caucus made a major push for Intro 1138, a bill to ban parking within 20 feet of intersections. The measure sits with the Transportation Committee. Council Member Julie Won introduced it after deadly crashes in her district. Eighteen caucus members back the bill, aiming to force a vote this year. The matter: 'eliminate parking within 20 feet of an intersection.' Council Member Sandy Nurse called daylighting 'a proven, effective way to make our streets safer.' DOT raised doubts about non-hardened daylighting, but safety analysts say restricting parking near intersections improves visibility, reduces collisions, and protects people on foot and bike.
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NYC Council Progressive Caucus to make push for universal daylighting in 2025,
City & State NY,
Published 2025-07-30
28
Left-Turn SUV Driver Hits Woman at Baisley Blvd▸Jul 28 - A driver in an SUV turned left at Guy R Brewer and Baisley and hit a 54-year-old woman. She suffered a bruised upper arm. Police recorded driver inattention and failure to yield.
A 54-year-old woman was injured at Guy R Brewer Blvd and Baisley Blvd in Queens when a driver in a 2013 SUV turned left and hit her with the front of the SUV. According to the police report, the driver was making a left turn and struck the pedestrian at the intersection, causing a contusion to her upper arm. Police recorded driver inattention/distraction and failure to yield right-of-way by the driver. The driver held a valid New York license. The report lists two occupants in the SUV. No other contributing factors are noted.
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Driver Left Turn Hits Woman Crossing Signal▸Jul 28 - A driver making a left turn hit a 54-year-old woman in a marked crosswalk on Liberty Ave at 177 St. She suffered a head contusion. Police recorded failure to yield right-of-way. The driver was the lone occupant.
"According to the police report …" a 54-year-old woman was struck by a sedan as she crossed Liberty Ave at 177 St in Queens. The report says the driver was making a left turn. Police recorded "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as the contributing factor. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal and suffered a head injury listed as a contusion. The driver was the sole occupant, identified as a licensed male operator of a 2014 Nissan sedan. Vehicle damage was reported as none. No other contributing factors or equipment issues are listed in the report.
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Queens SUVs Collide on Inwood Street▸Jul 27 - Two SUVs collided on Inwood Street at Ferndale Avenue. Three occupants — a 13-year-old girl, a 20-year-old man and a 29-year-old woman — suffered head and arm injuries. Police recorded traffic control disregarded by a driver.
Two SUVs collided on Inwood Street at Ferndale Avenue. The vehicle data show one SUV with center-front damage and the other with left-rear quarter-panel damage. Three occupants were injured: a 13-year-old girl and a 20-year-old man with head injuries, and a 29-year-old woman with elbow/lower-arm injuries. According to the police report, "Traffic Control Disregarded" was listed as the contributing factor. Police records note both drivers were going straight ahead. The report assigns the traffic-control disregard to the driver listed in the crash data. No other contributing factors were cited in the report.
Aug 2 - On Tuskegee Airmen Way at 156 St in Queens, the driver of an ambulance going straight hit a sedan turning left. Two drivers hurt. Police recorded improper lane use and failure to yield.
Two vehicles collided on Tuskegee Airmen Way at 156 St in Queens. According to the police report, an ambulance driver going straight hit a sedan whose driver was making a left turn. The 20-year-old driver in the ambulance suffered an arm abrasion. The 17-year-old sedan driver reported knee and lower-leg pain. Police recorded Failure to Yield Right-of-Way and Passing or Lane Usage Improper by the drivers. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. Both injured drivers wore lap belts and harnesses.
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Bus Driver Tailgates, Injures Teen on Jamaica Ave▸Aug 1 - A bus driver followed too close on Jamaica Ave at Parsons Blvd and hit an e‑bike rider. The rider, 18, suffered knee and lower‑leg injuries and shock. Police recorded Following Too Closely by the driver.
An eighteen-year-old e-bike rider was hurt on Jamaica Ave at Parsons Blvd in Queens when a bus driver hit him while both were traveling west. He suffered knee and lower-leg injuries and went into shock, with a complaint of pain. "According to the police report, the crash involved a bus and an e-bike, both going straight westbound." Police recorded Following Too Closely by the bus driver. The bus showed damage to the right-side doors. Police also listed "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" as a factor, after citing the driver’s Following Too Closely. Other occupants were listed with unspecified injuries.
1
Unlicensed Teen Driver Kills Passenger▸Aug 1 - A teen drove a BMW at 100 mph without a license. He lost control. The car hit a truck. Fourteen-year-old Fortune Williams was ejected and killed. The driver now faces prison. Parents faced charges too.
Gothamist (2025-08-01) reports an 18-year-old Queens resident was sentenced to up to four years for a 2023 crash that killed 14-year-old Fortune Williams. The teen, unlicensed and speeding at over 100 mph in a 30-mph zone, lost control and struck a parked UPS truck. Prosecutors said he only had a learner's permit and had been previously ticketed for unlicensed driving. His parents, who gave him the BMW, were convicted of child endangerment. DA Melinda Katz called it 'a landmark case where both an unlicensed teenage driver and his parents were held responsible.' The case highlights failures in supervision and enforcement.
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Unlicensed Teen Driver Kills Passenger,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-08-01
31
Driver in SUV hits man in Queens crosswalk▸Jul 31 - A driver in an SUV turned left on Farmers Blvd at 144 Rd and hit a man in a marked crosswalk. His arm fractured. Police recorded driver inattention and failure to yield.
A 48-year-old man was hit by a driver in a Toyota SUV during a left turn at Farmers Blvd and 144 Rd in Queens. He was crossing in a marked crosswalk. He suffered a fractured arm. According to the police report, the driver was inattentive and failed to yield the right of way. Police list Driver Inattention/Distraction and Failure to Yield Right-of-Way as contributing factors. The driver, a 44-year-old woman, was licensed and uninjured. The impact came at the right front quarter panel of the SUV. The crash occurred at 8:50 a.m.
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Merging Driver Hits Taxi, Injures Three▸Jul 31 - The driver of a merging vehicle hit a taxi’s right side doors on Liberty Ave in Queens. Three rear-seat passengers suffered whiplash, neck and shoulder injuries. Police listed contributing factors as “Unspecified.”
According to the police report, the driver of a merging vehicle struck a taxi on Liberty Avenue in Queens, impacting the taxi’s right side doors while the taxi was going straight. Three passengers in the taxi’s rear seats — ages 27, 46 and 46 — were injured, reporting whiplash and neck and shoulder injuries. Police recorded contributing factors as “Unspecified.” No specific driver errors were listed in the data. The taxi driver was not reported injured.
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Parked Sedan Hit Standing Scooter, Leg Fracture▸Jul 30 - A parked sedan contacted a standing scooter on Hannibal Street in Queens. The 45-year-old scooter driver suffered a fractured and dislocated lower leg and foot. Both vehicles were parked. Police listed no specific driver errors in the report.
A 45-year-old man riding a standing scooter was injured when a sedan made contact with the scooter on Hannibal Street in Queens. According to the police report, “a sedan and a standing scooter were both parked before the collision.” The scooter driver suffered a fracture and dislocation to his lower leg and foot. Police recorded no specific driver errors or contributing factors in the report. The sedan sustained left front bumper damage. The scooter’s center front end was damaged. The report does not specify further actions leading up to the impact.
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Adams Backs Safety-Boosting Universal Daylighting Plan▸Jul 30 - Council moves to ban parking near corners. Sightlines clear. Crashes drop. Pedestrians and cyclists breathe easier. DOT doubts linger. Advocates press on. Streets could change fast.
On July 30, 2025, the NYC Council Progressive Caucus made a major push for Intro 1138, a bill to ban parking within 20 feet of intersections. The measure sits with the Transportation Committee. Council Member Julie Won introduced it after deadly crashes in her district. Eighteen caucus members back the bill, aiming to force a vote this year. The matter: 'eliminate parking within 20 feet of an intersection.' Council Member Sandy Nurse called daylighting 'a proven, effective way to make our streets safer.' DOT raised doubts about non-hardened daylighting, but safety analysts say restricting parking near intersections improves visibility, reduces collisions, and protects people on foot and bike.
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NYC Council Progressive Caucus to make push for universal daylighting in 2025,
City & State NY,
Published 2025-07-30
28
Left-Turn SUV Driver Hits Woman at Baisley Blvd▸Jul 28 - A driver in an SUV turned left at Guy R Brewer and Baisley and hit a 54-year-old woman. She suffered a bruised upper arm. Police recorded driver inattention and failure to yield.
A 54-year-old woman was injured at Guy R Brewer Blvd and Baisley Blvd in Queens when a driver in a 2013 SUV turned left and hit her with the front of the SUV. According to the police report, the driver was making a left turn and struck the pedestrian at the intersection, causing a contusion to her upper arm. Police recorded driver inattention/distraction and failure to yield right-of-way by the driver. The driver held a valid New York license. The report lists two occupants in the SUV. No other contributing factors are noted.
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Driver Left Turn Hits Woman Crossing Signal▸Jul 28 - A driver making a left turn hit a 54-year-old woman in a marked crosswalk on Liberty Ave at 177 St. She suffered a head contusion. Police recorded failure to yield right-of-way. The driver was the lone occupant.
"According to the police report …" a 54-year-old woman was struck by a sedan as she crossed Liberty Ave at 177 St in Queens. The report says the driver was making a left turn. Police recorded "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as the contributing factor. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal and suffered a head injury listed as a contusion. The driver was the sole occupant, identified as a licensed male operator of a 2014 Nissan sedan. Vehicle damage was reported as none. No other contributing factors or equipment issues are listed in the report.
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Queens SUVs Collide on Inwood Street▸Jul 27 - Two SUVs collided on Inwood Street at Ferndale Avenue. Three occupants — a 13-year-old girl, a 20-year-old man and a 29-year-old woman — suffered head and arm injuries. Police recorded traffic control disregarded by a driver.
Two SUVs collided on Inwood Street at Ferndale Avenue. The vehicle data show one SUV with center-front damage and the other with left-rear quarter-panel damage. Three occupants were injured: a 13-year-old girl and a 20-year-old man with head injuries, and a 29-year-old woman with elbow/lower-arm injuries. According to the police report, "Traffic Control Disregarded" was listed as the contributing factor. Police records note both drivers were going straight ahead. The report assigns the traffic-control disregard to the driver listed in the crash data. No other contributing factors were cited in the report.
Aug 1 - A bus driver followed too close on Jamaica Ave at Parsons Blvd and hit an e‑bike rider. The rider, 18, suffered knee and lower‑leg injuries and shock. Police recorded Following Too Closely by the driver.
An eighteen-year-old e-bike rider was hurt on Jamaica Ave at Parsons Blvd in Queens when a bus driver hit him while both were traveling west. He suffered knee and lower-leg injuries and went into shock, with a complaint of pain. "According to the police report, the crash involved a bus and an e-bike, both going straight westbound." Police recorded Following Too Closely by the bus driver. The bus showed damage to the right-side doors. Police also listed "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" as a factor, after citing the driver’s Following Too Closely. Other occupants were listed with unspecified injuries.
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Unlicensed Teen Driver Kills Passenger▸Aug 1 - A teen drove a BMW at 100 mph without a license. He lost control. The car hit a truck. Fourteen-year-old Fortune Williams was ejected and killed. The driver now faces prison. Parents faced charges too.
Gothamist (2025-08-01) reports an 18-year-old Queens resident was sentenced to up to four years for a 2023 crash that killed 14-year-old Fortune Williams. The teen, unlicensed and speeding at over 100 mph in a 30-mph zone, lost control and struck a parked UPS truck. Prosecutors said he only had a learner's permit and had been previously ticketed for unlicensed driving. His parents, who gave him the BMW, were convicted of child endangerment. DA Melinda Katz called it 'a landmark case where both an unlicensed teenage driver and his parents were held responsible.' The case highlights failures in supervision and enforcement.
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Unlicensed Teen Driver Kills Passenger,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-08-01
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Driver in SUV hits man in Queens crosswalk▸Jul 31 - A driver in an SUV turned left on Farmers Blvd at 144 Rd and hit a man in a marked crosswalk. His arm fractured. Police recorded driver inattention and failure to yield.
A 48-year-old man was hit by a driver in a Toyota SUV during a left turn at Farmers Blvd and 144 Rd in Queens. He was crossing in a marked crosswalk. He suffered a fractured arm. According to the police report, the driver was inattentive and failed to yield the right of way. Police list Driver Inattention/Distraction and Failure to Yield Right-of-Way as contributing factors. The driver, a 44-year-old woman, was licensed and uninjured. The impact came at the right front quarter panel of the SUV. The crash occurred at 8:50 a.m.
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Merging Driver Hits Taxi, Injures Three▸Jul 31 - The driver of a merging vehicle hit a taxi’s right side doors on Liberty Ave in Queens. Three rear-seat passengers suffered whiplash, neck and shoulder injuries. Police listed contributing factors as “Unspecified.”
According to the police report, the driver of a merging vehicle struck a taxi on Liberty Avenue in Queens, impacting the taxi’s right side doors while the taxi was going straight. Three passengers in the taxi’s rear seats — ages 27, 46 and 46 — were injured, reporting whiplash and neck and shoulder injuries. Police recorded contributing factors as “Unspecified.” No specific driver errors were listed in the data. The taxi driver was not reported injured.
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Parked Sedan Hit Standing Scooter, Leg Fracture▸Jul 30 - A parked sedan contacted a standing scooter on Hannibal Street in Queens. The 45-year-old scooter driver suffered a fractured and dislocated lower leg and foot. Both vehicles were parked. Police listed no specific driver errors in the report.
A 45-year-old man riding a standing scooter was injured when a sedan made contact with the scooter on Hannibal Street in Queens. According to the police report, “a sedan and a standing scooter were both parked before the collision.” The scooter driver suffered a fracture and dislocation to his lower leg and foot. Police recorded no specific driver errors or contributing factors in the report. The sedan sustained left front bumper damage. The scooter’s center front end was damaged. The report does not specify further actions leading up to the impact.
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Adams Backs Safety-Boosting Universal Daylighting Plan▸Jul 30 - Council moves to ban parking near corners. Sightlines clear. Crashes drop. Pedestrians and cyclists breathe easier. DOT doubts linger. Advocates press on. Streets could change fast.
On July 30, 2025, the NYC Council Progressive Caucus made a major push for Intro 1138, a bill to ban parking within 20 feet of intersections. The measure sits with the Transportation Committee. Council Member Julie Won introduced it after deadly crashes in her district. Eighteen caucus members back the bill, aiming to force a vote this year. The matter: 'eliminate parking within 20 feet of an intersection.' Council Member Sandy Nurse called daylighting 'a proven, effective way to make our streets safer.' DOT raised doubts about non-hardened daylighting, but safety analysts say restricting parking near intersections improves visibility, reduces collisions, and protects people on foot and bike.
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NYC Council Progressive Caucus to make push for universal daylighting in 2025,
City & State NY,
Published 2025-07-30
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Left-Turn SUV Driver Hits Woman at Baisley Blvd▸Jul 28 - A driver in an SUV turned left at Guy R Brewer and Baisley and hit a 54-year-old woman. She suffered a bruised upper arm. Police recorded driver inattention and failure to yield.
A 54-year-old woman was injured at Guy R Brewer Blvd and Baisley Blvd in Queens when a driver in a 2013 SUV turned left and hit her with the front of the SUV. According to the police report, the driver was making a left turn and struck the pedestrian at the intersection, causing a contusion to her upper arm. Police recorded driver inattention/distraction and failure to yield right-of-way by the driver. The driver held a valid New York license. The report lists two occupants in the SUV. No other contributing factors are noted.
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Driver Left Turn Hits Woman Crossing Signal▸Jul 28 - A driver making a left turn hit a 54-year-old woman in a marked crosswalk on Liberty Ave at 177 St. She suffered a head contusion. Police recorded failure to yield right-of-way. The driver was the lone occupant.
"According to the police report …" a 54-year-old woman was struck by a sedan as she crossed Liberty Ave at 177 St in Queens. The report says the driver was making a left turn. Police recorded "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as the contributing factor. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal and suffered a head injury listed as a contusion. The driver was the sole occupant, identified as a licensed male operator of a 2014 Nissan sedan. Vehicle damage was reported as none. No other contributing factors or equipment issues are listed in the report.
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Queens SUVs Collide on Inwood Street▸Jul 27 - Two SUVs collided on Inwood Street at Ferndale Avenue. Three occupants — a 13-year-old girl, a 20-year-old man and a 29-year-old woman — suffered head and arm injuries. Police recorded traffic control disregarded by a driver.
Two SUVs collided on Inwood Street at Ferndale Avenue. The vehicle data show one SUV with center-front damage and the other with left-rear quarter-panel damage. Three occupants were injured: a 13-year-old girl and a 20-year-old man with head injuries, and a 29-year-old woman with elbow/lower-arm injuries. According to the police report, "Traffic Control Disregarded" was listed as the contributing factor. Police records note both drivers were going straight ahead. The report assigns the traffic-control disregard to the driver listed in the crash data. No other contributing factors were cited in the report.
Aug 1 - A teen drove a BMW at 100 mph without a license. He lost control. The car hit a truck. Fourteen-year-old Fortune Williams was ejected and killed. The driver now faces prison. Parents faced charges too.
Gothamist (2025-08-01) reports an 18-year-old Queens resident was sentenced to up to four years for a 2023 crash that killed 14-year-old Fortune Williams. The teen, unlicensed and speeding at over 100 mph in a 30-mph zone, lost control and struck a parked UPS truck. Prosecutors said he only had a learner's permit and had been previously ticketed for unlicensed driving. His parents, who gave him the BMW, were convicted of child endangerment. DA Melinda Katz called it 'a landmark case where both an unlicensed teenage driver and his parents were held responsible.' The case highlights failures in supervision and enforcement.
- Unlicensed Teen Driver Kills Passenger, Gothamist, Published 2025-08-01
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Driver in SUV hits man in Queens crosswalk▸Jul 31 - A driver in an SUV turned left on Farmers Blvd at 144 Rd and hit a man in a marked crosswalk. His arm fractured. Police recorded driver inattention and failure to yield.
A 48-year-old man was hit by a driver in a Toyota SUV during a left turn at Farmers Blvd and 144 Rd in Queens. He was crossing in a marked crosswalk. He suffered a fractured arm. According to the police report, the driver was inattentive and failed to yield the right of way. Police list Driver Inattention/Distraction and Failure to Yield Right-of-Way as contributing factors. The driver, a 44-year-old woman, was licensed and uninjured. The impact came at the right front quarter panel of the SUV. The crash occurred at 8:50 a.m.
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Merging Driver Hits Taxi, Injures Three▸Jul 31 - The driver of a merging vehicle hit a taxi’s right side doors on Liberty Ave in Queens. Three rear-seat passengers suffered whiplash, neck and shoulder injuries. Police listed contributing factors as “Unspecified.”
According to the police report, the driver of a merging vehicle struck a taxi on Liberty Avenue in Queens, impacting the taxi’s right side doors while the taxi was going straight. Three passengers in the taxi’s rear seats — ages 27, 46 and 46 — were injured, reporting whiplash and neck and shoulder injuries. Police recorded contributing factors as “Unspecified.” No specific driver errors were listed in the data. The taxi driver was not reported injured.
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Parked Sedan Hit Standing Scooter, Leg Fracture▸Jul 30 - A parked sedan contacted a standing scooter on Hannibal Street in Queens. The 45-year-old scooter driver suffered a fractured and dislocated lower leg and foot. Both vehicles were parked. Police listed no specific driver errors in the report.
A 45-year-old man riding a standing scooter was injured when a sedan made contact with the scooter on Hannibal Street in Queens. According to the police report, “a sedan and a standing scooter were both parked before the collision.” The scooter driver suffered a fracture and dislocation to his lower leg and foot. Police recorded no specific driver errors or contributing factors in the report. The sedan sustained left front bumper damage. The scooter’s center front end was damaged. The report does not specify further actions leading up to the impact.
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Adams Backs Safety-Boosting Universal Daylighting Plan▸Jul 30 - Council moves to ban parking near corners. Sightlines clear. Crashes drop. Pedestrians and cyclists breathe easier. DOT doubts linger. Advocates press on. Streets could change fast.
On July 30, 2025, the NYC Council Progressive Caucus made a major push for Intro 1138, a bill to ban parking within 20 feet of intersections. The measure sits with the Transportation Committee. Council Member Julie Won introduced it after deadly crashes in her district. Eighteen caucus members back the bill, aiming to force a vote this year. The matter: 'eliminate parking within 20 feet of an intersection.' Council Member Sandy Nurse called daylighting 'a proven, effective way to make our streets safer.' DOT raised doubts about non-hardened daylighting, but safety analysts say restricting parking near intersections improves visibility, reduces collisions, and protects people on foot and bike.
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NYC Council Progressive Caucus to make push for universal daylighting in 2025,
City & State NY,
Published 2025-07-30
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Left-Turn SUV Driver Hits Woman at Baisley Blvd▸Jul 28 - A driver in an SUV turned left at Guy R Brewer and Baisley and hit a 54-year-old woman. She suffered a bruised upper arm. Police recorded driver inattention and failure to yield.
A 54-year-old woman was injured at Guy R Brewer Blvd and Baisley Blvd in Queens when a driver in a 2013 SUV turned left and hit her with the front of the SUV. According to the police report, the driver was making a left turn and struck the pedestrian at the intersection, causing a contusion to her upper arm. Police recorded driver inattention/distraction and failure to yield right-of-way by the driver. The driver held a valid New York license. The report lists two occupants in the SUV. No other contributing factors are noted.
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Driver Left Turn Hits Woman Crossing Signal▸Jul 28 - A driver making a left turn hit a 54-year-old woman in a marked crosswalk on Liberty Ave at 177 St. She suffered a head contusion. Police recorded failure to yield right-of-way. The driver was the lone occupant.
"According to the police report …" a 54-year-old woman was struck by a sedan as she crossed Liberty Ave at 177 St in Queens. The report says the driver was making a left turn. Police recorded "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as the contributing factor. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal and suffered a head injury listed as a contusion. The driver was the sole occupant, identified as a licensed male operator of a 2014 Nissan sedan. Vehicle damage was reported as none. No other contributing factors or equipment issues are listed in the report.
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Queens SUVs Collide on Inwood Street▸Jul 27 - Two SUVs collided on Inwood Street at Ferndale Avenue. Three occupants — a 13-year-old girl, a 20-year-old man and a 29-year-old woman — suffered head and arm injuries. Police recorded traffic control disregarded by a driver.
Two SUVs collided on Inwood Street at Ferndale Avenue. The vehicle data show one SUV with center-front damage and the other with left-rear quarter-panel damage. Three occupants were injured: a 13-year-old girl and a 20-year-old man with head injuries, and a 29-year-old woman with elbow/lower-arm injuries. According to the police report, "Traffic Control Disregarded" was listed as the contributing factor. Police records note both drivers were going straight ahead. The report assigns the traffic-control disregard to the driver listed in the crash data. No other contributing factors were cited in the report.
Jul 31 - A driver in an SUV turned left on Farmers Blvd at 144 Rd and hit a man in a marked crosswalk. His arm fractured. Police recorded driver inattention and failure to yield.
A 48-year-old man was hit by a driver in a Toyota SUV during a left turn at Farmers Blvd and 144 Rd in Queens. He was crossing in a marked crosswalk. He suffered a fractured arm. According to the police report, the driver was inattentive and failed to yield the right of way. Police list Driver Inattention/Distraction and Failure to Yield Right-of-Way as contributing factors. The driver, a 44-year-old woman, was licensed and uninjured. The impact came at the right front quarter panel of the SUV. The crash occurred at 8:50 a.m.
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Merging Driver Hits Taxi, Injures Three▸Jul 31 - The driver of a merging vehicle hit a taxi’s right side doors on Liberty Ave in Queens. Three rear-seat passengers suffered whiplash, neck and shoulder injuries. Police listed contributing factors as “Unspecified.”
According to the police report, the driver of a merging vehicle struck a taxi on Liberty Avenue in Queens, impacting the taxi’s right side doors while the taxi was going straight. Three passengers in the taxi’s rear seats — ages 27, 46 and 46 — were injured, reporting whiplash and neck and shoulder injuries. Police recorded contributing factors as “Unspecified.” No specific driver errors were listed in the data. The taxi driver was not reported injured.
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Parked Sedan Hit Standing Scooter, Leg Fracture▸Jul 30 - A parked sedan contacted a standing scooter on Hannibal Street in Queens. The 45-year-old scooter driver suffered a fractured and dislocated lower leg and foot. Both vehicles were parked. Police listed no specific driver errors in the report.
A 45-year-old man riding a standing scooter was injured when a sedan made contact with the scooter on Hannibal Street in Queens. According to the police report, “a sedan and a standing scooter were both parked before the collision.” The scooter driver suffered a fracture and dislocation to his lower leg and foot. Police recorded no specific driver errors or contributing factors in the report. The sedan sustained left front bumper damage. The scooter’s center front end was damaged. The report does not specify further actions leading up to the impact.
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Adams Backs Safety-Boosting Universal Daylighting Plan▸Jul 30 - Council moves to ban parking near corners. Sightlines clear. Crashes drop. Pedestrians and cyclists breathe easier. DOT doubts linger. Advocates press on. Streets could change fast.
On July 30, 2025, the NYC Council Progressive Caucus made a major push for Intro 1138, a bill to ban parking within 20 feet of intersections. The measure sits with the Transportation Committee. Council Member Julie Won introduced it after deadly crashes in her district. Eighteen caucus members back the bill, aiming to force a vote this year. The matter: 'eliminate parking within 20 feet of an intersection.' Council Member Sandy Nurse called daylighting 'a proven, effective way to make our streets safer.' DOT raised doubts about non-hardened daylighting, but safety analysts say restricting parking near intersections improves visibility, reduces collisions, and protects people on foot and bike.
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NYC Council Progressive Caucus to make push for universal daylighting in 2025,
City & State NY,
Published 2025-07-30
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Left-Turn SUV Driver Hits Woman at Baisley Blvd▸Jul 28 - A driver in an SUV turned left at Guy R Brewer and Baisley and hit a 54-year-old woman. She suffered a bruised upper arm. Police recorded driver inattention and failure to yield.
A 54-year-old woman was injured at Guy R Brewer Blvd and Baisley Blvd in Queens when a driver in a 2013 SUV turned left and hit her with the front of the SUV. According to the police report, the driver was making a left turn and struck the pedestrian at the intersection, causing a contusion to her upper arm. Police recorded driver inattention/distraction and failure to yield right-of-way by the driver. The driver held a valid New York license. The report lists two occupants in the SUV. No other contributing factors are noted.
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Driver Left Turn Hits Woman Crossing Signal▸Jul 28 - A driver making a left turn hit a 54-year-old woman in a marked crosswalk on Liberty Ave at 177 St. She suffered a head contusion. Police recorded failure to yield right-of-way. The driver was the lone occupant.
"According to the police report …" a 54-year-old woman was struck by a sedan as she crossed Liberty Ave at 177 St in Queens. The report says the driver was making a left turn. Police recorded "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as the contributing factor. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal and suffered a head injury listed as a contusion. The driver was the sole occupant, identified as a licensed male operator of a 2014 Nissan sedan. Vehicle damage was reported as none. No other contributing factors or equipment issues are listed in the report.
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Queens SUVs Collide on Inwood Street▸Jul 27 - Two SUVs collided on Inwood Street at Ferndale Avenue. Three occupants — a 13-year-old girl, a 20-year-old man and a 29-year-old woman — suffered head and arm injuries. Police recorded traffic control disregarded by a driver.
Two SUVs collided on Inwood Street at Ferndale Avenue. The vehicle data show one SUV with center-front damage and the other with left-rear quarter-panel damage. Three occupants were injured: a 13-year-old girl and a 20-year-old man with head injuries, and a 29-year-old woman with elbow/lower-arm injuries. According to the police report, "Traffic Control Disregarded" was listed as the contributing factor. Police records note both drivers were going straight ahead. The report assigns the traffic-control disregard to the driver listed in the crash data. No other contributing factors were cited in the report.
Jul 31 - The driver of a merging vehicle hit a taxi’s right side doors on Liberty Ave in Queens. Three rear-seat passengers suffered whiplash, neck and shoulder injuries. Police listed contributing factors as “Unspecified.”
According to the police report, the driver of a merging vehicle struck a taxi on Liberty Avenue in Queens, impacting the taxi’s right side doors while the taxi was going straight. Three passengers in the taxi’s rear seats — ages 27, 46 and 46 — were injured, reporting whiplash and neck and shoulder injuries. Police recorded contributing factors as “Unspecified.” No specific driver errors were listed in the data. The taxi driver was not reported injured.
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Parked Sedan Hit Standing Scooter, Leg Fracture▸Jul 30 - A parked sedan contacted a standing scooter on Hannibal Street in Queens. The 45-year-old scooter driver suffered a fractured and dislocated lower leg and foot. Both vehicles were parked. Police listed no specific driver errors in the report.
A 45-year-old man riding a standing scooter was injured when a sedan made contact with the scooter on Hannibal Street in Queens. According to the police report, “a sedan and a standing scooter were both parked before the collision.” The scooter driver suffered a fracture and dislocation to his lower leg and foot. Police recorded no specific driver errors or contributing factors in the report. The sedan sustained left front bumper damage. The scooter’s center front end was damaged. The report does not specify further actions leading up to the impact.
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Adams Backs Safety-Boosting Universal Daylighting Plan▸Jul 30 - Council moves to ban parking near corners. Sightlines clear. Crashes drop. Pedestrians and cyclists breathe easier. DOT doubts linger. Advocates press on. Streets could change fast.
On July 30, 2025, the NYC Council Progressive Caucus made a major push for Intro 1138, a bill to ban parking within 20 feet of intersections. The measure sits with the Transportation Committee. Council Member Julie Won introduced it after deadly crashes in her district. Eighteen caucus members back the bill, aiming to force a vote this year. The matter: 'eliminate parking within 20 feet of an intersection.' Council Member Sandy Nurse called daylighting 'a proven, effective way to make our streets safer.' DOT raised doubts about non-hardened daylighting, but safety analysts say restricting parking near intersections improves visibility, reduces collisions, and protects people on foot and bike.
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NYC Council Progressive Caucus to make push for universal daylighting in 2025,
City & State NY,
Published 2025-07-30
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Left-Turn SUV Driver Hits Woman at Baisley Blvd▸Jul 28 - A driver in an SUV turned left at Guy R Brewer and Baisley and hit a 54-year-old woman. She suffered a bruised upper arm. Police recorded driver inattention and failure to yield.
A 54-year-old woman was injured at Guy R Brewer Blvd and Baisley Blvd in Queens when a driver in a 2013 SUV turned left and hit her with the front of the SUV. According to the police report, the driver was making a left turn and struck the pedestrian at the intersection, causing a contusion to her upper arm. Police recorded driver inattention/distraction and failure to yield right-of-way by the driver. The driver held a valid New York license. The report lists two occupants in the SUV. No other contributing factors are noted.
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Driver Left Turn Hits Woman Crossing Signal▸Jul 28 - A driver making a left turn hit a 54-year-old woman in a marked crosswalk on Liberty Ave at 177 St. She suffered a head contusion. Police recorded failure to yield right-of-way. The driver was the lone occupant.
"According to the police report …" a 54-year-old woman was struck by a sedan as she crossed Liberty Ave at 177 St in Queens. The report says the driver was making a left turn. Police recorded "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as the contributing factor. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal and suffered a head injury listed as a contusion. The driver was the sole occupant, identified as a licensed male operator of a 2014 Nissan sedan. Vehicle damage was reported as none. No other contributing factors or equipment issues are listed in the report.
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Queens SUVs Collide on Inwood Street▸Jul 27 - Two SUVs collided on Inwood Street at Ferndale Avenue. Three occupants — a 13-year-old girl, a 20-year-old man and a 29-year-old woman — suffered head and arm injuries. Police recorded traffic control disregarded by a driver.
Two SUVs collided on Inwood Street at Ferndale Avenue. The vehicle data show one SUV with center-front damage and the other with left-rear quarter-panel damage. Three occupants were injured: a 13-year-old girl and a 20-year-old man with head injuries, and a 29-year-old woman with elbow/lower-arm injuries. According to the police report, "Traffic Control Disregarded" was listed as the contributing factor. Police records note both drivers were going straight ahead. The report assigns the traffic-control disregard to the driver listed in the crash data. No other contributing factors were cited in the report.
Jul 30 - A parked sedan contacted a standing scooter on Hannibal Street in Queens. The 45-year-old scooter driver suffered a fractured and dislocated lower leg and foot. Both vehicles were parked. Police listed no specific driver errors in the report.
A 45-year-old man riding a standing scooter was injured when a sedan made contact with the scooter on Hannibal Street in Queens. According to the police report, “a sedan and a standing scooter were both parked before the collision.” The scooter driver suffered a fracture and dislocation to his lower leg and foot. Police recorded no specific driver errors or contributing factors in the report. The sedan sustained left front bumper damage. The scooter’s center front end was damaged. The report does not specify further actions leading up to the impact.
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Adams Backs Safety-Boosting Universal Daylighting Plan▸Jul 30 - Council moves to ban parking near corners. Sightlines clear. Crashes drop. Pedestrians and cyclists breathe easier. DOT doubts linger. Advocates press on. Streets could change fast.
On July 30, 2025, the NYC Council Progressive Caucus made a major push for Intro 1138, a bill to ban parking within 20 feet of intersections. The measure sits with the Transportation Committee. Council Member Julie Won introduced it after deadly crashes in her district. Eighteen caucus members back the bill, aiming to force a vote this year. The matter: 'eliminate parking within 20 feet of an intersection.' Council Member Sandy Nurse called daylighting 'a proven, effective way to make our streets safer.' DOT raised doubts about non-hardened daylighting, but safety analysts say restricting parking near intersections improves visibility, reduces collisions, and protects people on foot and bike.
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NYC Council Progressive Caucus to make push for universal daylighting in 2025,
City & State NY,
Published 2025-07-30
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Left-Turn SUV Driver Hits Woman at Baisley Blvd▸Jul 28 - A driver in an SUV turned left at Guy R Brewer and Baisley and hit a 54-year-old woman. She suffered a bruised upper arm. Police recorded driver inattention and failure to yield.
A 54-year-old woman was injured at Guy R Brewer Blvd and Baisley Blvd in Queens when a driver in a 2013 SUV turned left and hit her with the front of the SUV. According to the police report, the driver was making a left turn and struck the pedestrian at the intersection, causing a contusion to her upper arm. Police recorded driver inattention/distraction and failure to yield right-of-way by the driver. The driver held a valid New York license. The report lists two occupants in the SUV. No other contributing factors are noted.
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Driver Left Turn Hits Woman Crossing Signal▸Jul 28 - A driver making a left turn hit a 54-year-old woman in a marked crosswalk on Liberty Ave at 177 St. She suffered a head contusion. Police recorded failure to yield right-of-way. The driver was the lone occupant.
"According to the police report …" a 54-year-old woman was struck by a sedan as she crossed Liberty Ave at 177 St in Queens. The report says the driver was making a left turn. Police recorded "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as the contributing factor. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal and suffered a head injury listed as a contusion. The driver was the sole occupant, identified as a licensed male operator of a 2014 Nissan sedan. Vehicle damage was reported as none. No other contributing factors or equipment issues are listed in the report.
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Queens SUVs Collide on Inwood Street▸Jul 27 - Two SUVs collided on Inwood Street at Ferndale Avenue. Three occupants — a 13-year-old girl, a 20-year-old man and a 29-year-old woman — suffered head and arm injuries. Police recorded traffic control disregarded by a driver.
Two SUVs collided on Inwood Street at Ferndale Avenue. The vehicle data show one SUV with center-front damage and the other with left-rear quarter-panel damage. Three occupants were injured: a 13-year-old girl and a 20-year-old man with head injuries, and a 29-year-old woman with elbow/lower-arm injuries. According to the police report, "Traffic Control Disregarded" was listed as the contributing factor. Police records note both drivers were going straight ahead. The report assigns the traffic-control disregard to the driver listed in the crash data. No other contributing factors were cited in the report.
Jul 30 - Council moves to ban parking near corners. Sightlines clear. Crashes drop. Pedestrians and cyclists breathe easier. DOT doubts linger. Advocates press on. Streets could change fast.
On July 30, 2025, the NYC Council Progressive Caucus made a major push for Intro 1138, a bill to ban parking within 20 feet of intersections. The measure sits with the Transportation Committee. Council Member Julie Won introduced it after deadly crashes in her district. Eighteen caucus members back the bill, aiming to force a vote this year. The matter: 'eliminate parking within 20 feet of an intersection.' Council Member Sandy Nurse called daylighting 'a proven, effective way to make our streets safer.' DOT raised doubts about non-hardened daylighting, but safety analysts say restricting parking near intersections improves visibility, reduces collisions, and protects people on foot and bike.
- NYC Council Progressive Caucus to make push for universal daylighting in 2025, City & State NY, Published 2025-07-30
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Left-Turn SUV Driver Hits Woman at Baisley Blvd▸Jul 28 - A driver in an SUV turned left at Guy R Brewer and Baisley and hit a 54-year-old woman. She suffered a bruised upper arm. Police recorded driver inattention and failure to yield.
A 54-year-old woman was injured at Guy R Brewer Blvd and Baisley Blvd in Queens when a driver in a 2013 SUV turned left and hit her with the front of the SUV. According to the police report, the driver was making a left turn and struck the pedestrian at the intersection, causing a contusion to her upper arm. Police recorded driver inattention/distraction and failure to yield right-of-way by the driver. The driver held a valid New York license. The report lists two occupants in the SUV. No other contributing factors are noted.
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Driver Left Turn Hits Woman Crossing Signal▸Jul 28 - A driver making a left turn hit a 54-year-old woman in a marked crosswalk on Liberty Ave at 177 St. She suffered a head contusion. Police recorded failure to yield right-of-way. The driver was the lone occupant.
"According to the police report …" a 54-year-old woman was struck by a sedan as she crossed Liberty Ave at 177 St in Queens. The report says the driver was making a left turn. Police recorded "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as the contributing factor. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal and suffered a head injury listed as a contusion. The driver was the sole occupant, identified as a licensed male operator of a 2014 Nissan sedan. Vehicle damage was reported as none. No other contributing factors or equipment issues are listed in the report.
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Queens SUVs Collide on Inwood Street▸Jul 27 - Two SUVs collided on Inwood Street at Ferndale Avenue. Three occupants — a 13-year-old girl, a 20-year-old man and a 29-year-old woman — suffered head and arm injuries. Police recorded traffic control disregarded by a driver.
Two SUVs collided on Inwood Street at Ferndale Avenue. The vehicle data show one SUV with center-front damage and the other with left-rear quarter-panel damage. Three occupants were injured: a 13-year-old girl and a 20-year-old man with head injuries, and a 29-year-old woman with elbow/lower-arm injuries. According to the police report, "Traffic Control Disregarded" was listed as the contributing factor. Police records note both drivers were going straight ahead. The report assigns the traffic-control disregard to the driver listed in the crash data. No other contributing factors were cited in the report.
Jul 28 - A driver in an SUV turned left at Guy R Brewer and Baisley and hit a 54-year-old woman. She suffered a bruised upper arm. Police recorded driver inattention and failure to yield.
A 54-year-old woman was injured at Guy R Brewer Blvd and Baisley Blvd in Queens when a driver in a 2013 SUV turned left and hit her with the front of the SUV. According to the police report, the driver was making a left turn and struck the pedestrian at the intersection, causing a contusion to her upper arm. Police recorded driver inattention/distraction and failure to yield right-of-way by the driver. The driver held a valid New York license. The report lists two occupants in the SUV. No other contributing factors are noted.
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Driver Left Turn Hits Woman Crossing Signal▸Jul 28 - A driver making a left turn hit a 54-year-old woman in a marked crosswalk on Liberty Ave at 177 St. She suffered a head contusion. Police recorded failure to yield right-of-way. The driver was the lone occupant.
"According to the police report …" a 54-year-old woman was struck by a sedan as she crossed Liberty Ave at 177 St in Queens. The report says the driver was making a left turn. Police recorded "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as the contributing factor. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal and suffered a head injury listed as a contusion. The driver was the sole occupant, identified as a licensed male operator of a 2014 Nissan sedan. Vehicle damage was reported as none. No other contributing factors or equipment issues are listed in the report.
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Queens SUVs Collide on Inwood Street▸Jul 27 - Two SUVs collided on Inwood Street at Ferndale Avenue. Three occupants — a 13-year-old girl, a 20-year-old man and a 29-year-old woman — suffered head and arm injuries. Police recorded traffic control disregarded by a driver.
Two SUVs collided on Inwood Street at Ferndale Avenue. The vehicle data show one SUV with center-front damage and the other with left-rear quarter-panel damage. Three occupants were injured: a 13-year-old girl and a 20-year-old man with head injuries, and a 29-year-old woman with elbow/lower-arm injuries. According to the police report, "Traffic Control Disregarded" was listed as the contributing factor. Police records note both drivers were going straight ahead. The report assigns the traffic-control disregard to the driver listed in the crash data. No other contributing factors were cited in the report.
Jul 28 - A driver making a left turn hit a 54-year-old woman in a marked crosswalk on Liberty Ave at 177 St. She suffered a head contusion. Police recorded failure to yield right-of-way. The driver was the lone occupant.
"According to the police report …" a 54-year-old woman was struck by a sedan as she crossed Liberty Ave at 177 St in Queens. The report says the driver was making a left turn. Police recorded "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as the contributing factor. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal and suffered a head injury listed as a contusion. The driver was the sole occupant, identified as a licensed male operator of a 2014 Nissan sedan. Vehicle damage was reported as none. No other contributing factors or equipment issues are listed in the report.
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Queens SUVs Collide on Inwood Street▸Jul 27 - Two SUVs collided on Inwood Street at Ferndale Avenue. Three occupants — a 13-year-old girl, a 20-year-old man and a 29-year-old woman — suffered head and arm injuries. Police recorded traffic control disregarded by a driver.
Two SUVs collided on Inwood Street at Ferndale Avenue. The vehicle data show one SUV with center-front damage and the other with left-rear quarter-panel damage. Three occupants were injured: a 13-year-old girl and a 20-year-old man with head injuries, and a 29-year-old woman with elbow/lower-arm injuries. According to the police report, "Traffic Control Disregarded" was listed as the contributing factor. Police records note both drivers were going straight ahead. The report assigns the traffic-control disregard to the driver listed in the crash data. No other contributing factors were cited in the report.
Jul 27 - Two SUVs collided on Inwood Street at Ferndale Avenue. Three occupants — a 13-year-old girl, a 20-year-old man and a 29-year-old woman — suffered head and arm injuries. Police recorded traffic control disregarded by a driver.
Two SUVs collided on Inwood Street at Ferndale Avenue. The vehicle data show one SUV with center-front damage and the other with left-rear quarter-panel damage. Three occupants were injured: a 13-year-old girl and a 20-year-old man with head injuries, and a 29-year-old woman with elbow/lower-arm injuries. According to the police report, "Traffic Control Disregarded" was listed as the contributing factor. Police records note both drivers were going straight ahead. The report assigns the traffic-control disregard to the driver listed in the crash data. No other contributing factors were cited in the report.