Jan 25 - Two vehicles traveling south on S Conduit Ave collided head-on. The SUV driver’s inexperience and distraction caused the crash. A 37-year-old female passenger suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Both vehicles sustained front bumper damage in the impact.

According to the police report, two vehicles—a 2018 Nissan SUV and a 2017 Toyota sedan—were traveling southbound on S Conduit Ave when they collided. The point of impact was the right front bumper of the SUV and the left front bumper of the sedan. The report cites 'Driver Inexperience' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors, indicating errors by the SUV driver. A 37-year-old female occupant in the SUV was injured, suffering neck pain and whiplash but was conscious and not ejected. Both drivers were licensed in New York. The crash caused damage to the front bumpers of both vehicles. The police report does not list any contributing factors related to the passenger or other road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4788619 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-05

Jan 23 - Two sedans slammed together on 144 Avenue. A two-year-old girl in the back seat took the hit. Passing too close and failed signals fueled the crash. The child was strapped in but still bruised.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on 144 Avenue at 7:45 AM. A two-year-old female passenger, seated in the middle rear seat and restrained by a child seat, suffered a shoulder contusion but remained conscious. The report lists 'Traffic Control Device Improper/Non-Working' and 'Passing Too Closely' as contributing factors for both vehicles. The crash did not eject the child, but she was injured despite proper restraint. Driver errors—passing too closely and malfunctioning traffic controls—stand out in the report. The incident underscores the danger when drivers fail to keep safe distance and when traffic signals do not work.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4787824 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-05

Jan 22 - Council Chair Brooks-Powers blasted DOT for missing bike and bus lane targets. She pushed a bill to force public tracking. DOT made excuses. The city fell short for the third year. Vulnerable road users wait. The council wants answers, not promises.

""DOT gives us their word every hearing and we are not getting results,"" -- Selvena N. Brooks-Powers

On January 22, 2025, Council Transportation Committee Chair Selvena Brooks-Powers confronted the Department of Transportation at a public hearing. She cited DOT's repeated failure to meet the 2019 Streets Master Plan benchmarks—50 miles of protected bike lanes and 30 miles of bus lanes each year. In 2024, DOT delivered only 5.3 miles of bus lanes and 25.7 miles of bike lanes. Brooks-Powers introduced Intro 1105, a bill requiring DOT to publish a tracker of its progress. She declared, "DOT gives us their word every hearing and we are not getting results." DOT First Deputy Commissioner Margaret Forgione objected, claiming the tracker would add paperwork and reduce community engagement. Brooks-Powers countered, "DOT needs to be more transparent about its project pipeline so we can identify bottlenecks." The committee signaled intent to advance the bill. The city’s failure leaves pedestrians, cyclists, and bus riders exposed.

• Council Transportation Chair Tells DOT That She’s Sick of the Streets Plan Excuses, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2025-01-22

Jan 22 - A Toyota RAV4 jumped the curb on 90th Avenue, slammed into a garage, and collapsed the structure. The driver, Mamadou Barry, was trapped. First responders pulled him out, but he died at the hospital. No other injuries reported.

According to NY Daily News (2025-01-22), Mamadou Barry, 63, was driving his Toyota RAV4 along 90th Ave. in Jamaica, Queens, around 5:20 a.m. when he lost control, hopped a curb at 143rd St., and crashed into a detached garage. The impact caused the garage to collapse onto both his SUV and a parked, unoccupied Prius. Police said Barry was trapped and later died at Jamaica Hospital. The article notes, 'he lost control of the SUV, which went crashing into a detached garage in Queens, police said.' Family members stated Barry had no known medical issues. The cause of the crash remains unclear. No other injuries were reported. The incident highlights the dangers faced by drivers and bystanders in residential areas where structures sit close to the street.

• Uber Driver Dies in Queens Crash, NY Daily News, Published 2025-01-22

Jan 19 - Two sedans crashed on Jericho Turnpike in Queens. Four occupants suffered injuries including head, neck, and leg trauma. Police cited driver inattention and other vehicular factors as causes. All were restrained but endured shock and pain complaints.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 1:11 AM on Jericho Turnpike in Queens involving two sedans traveling westbound. One driver was making a U-turn while the other proceeded straight ahead. The point of impact was the center front end of one sedan and the right front quarter panel of the other. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Other Vehicular' factors as contributing causes. Four occupants were injured: a 35-year-old male driver, a 24-year-old female rear passenger with head injury, a 31-year-old male front passenger with neck injury, and a 46-year-old male driver with lower leg injury. All occupants were wearing lap belts and harnesses and were not ejected. Injuries ranged from complaints of pain and nausea to whiplash. The report highlights driver errors without attributing fault to the victims.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4786619 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-05

Jan 19 - A 67-year-old bicyclist was injured when a sedan made a left turn and collided with him on Hook Creek Blvd. The bicyclist suffered hip and upper leg contusions. Police cited driver failure to yield and bicyclist confusion as contributing factors.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling east on Hook Creek Blvd was making a left turn when it collided with a bicyclist going straight south. The bicyclist, a 67-year-old man wearing a helmet, sustained injuries to his hip and upper leg, including contusions and bruises, and remained conscious after the crash. The point of impact was the center front end of both vehicles. The report identifies 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' by the sedan driver and 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as contributing factors. The sedan driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally. The bicyclist was not ejected and was the driver of the bike. Vehicle damage was noted on the bike's center front end, while the sedan showed no damage.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4787630 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-05

Jan 18 - A southbound SUV struck the rear of a sedan on Brookville Blvd late at night. The impact injured a 55-year-old female passenger in the sedan, causing head trauma and whiplash. Driver distraction was cited as the cause of the collision.

According to the police report, at 22:55 on Brookville Blvd, a southbound Toyota SUV collided with the center back end of a southbound Honda sedan. The SUV's left front bumper struck the sedan's rear, causing damage to both vehicles. The sedan carried a 55-year-old female passenger seated in the right rear who sustained head injuries and whiplash, remaining conscious but injured. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor. Both drivers were licensed New York men traveling straight ahead. No contributing factors related to the passenger were noted. The collision highlights the dangers of driver distraction leading to rear-end crashes that severely injure vehicle occupants.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4787129 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-05

Jan 16 - Assembly bill A 2299 targets reckless drivers. Eleven points or six camera tickets in a year triggers forced speed control tech. Lawmakers move to curb repeat speeders. Streets demand fewer deadly risks.

Assembly bill A 2299, now in sponsorship, sits with the New York State Assembly. Introduced January 16, 2025, the bill 'requires the installation of intelligent speed assistance devices if a driver accumulates eleven or more points on their driving record during a 24 month period, or receives 6 speed camera or red light camera tickets during a twelve month period.' Primary sponsor Emily Gallagher leads a bloc of co-sponsors, including Rebecca Seawright, Andrew Hevesi, and others. The measure aims to clamp down on repeat speeders with mandatory speed-limiting tech. No safety analyst note was provided.

• File A 2299, Open States, Published 2025-01-16

Jan 15 - A northbound sedan hit a 67-year-old woman crossing 263rd Street near 75th Avenue. She bled on the pavement, conscious, her leg torn. The driver, distracted, did not stop. Darkness, no crosswalk, no signal—just impact and aftermath.

According to the police report, a 67-year-old woman was crossing 263rd Street near 75th Avenue in Queens when she was struck head-on by a northbound Acura sedan. The crash occurred in the dark, with no crosswalk or signal present at the location. The report states the driver was distracted, citing 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor. The woman suffered severe bleeding from her leg but remained conscious at the scene. The driver did not stop after the collision. The pedestrian was not at an intersection and was crossing where there was no signal or crosswalk, but the police report lists driver distraction as the key factor in the crash. The focus remains on the driver's inattention and the systemic dangers faced by those crossing city streets outside of marked crossings.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4786030 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-05

Jan 15 - A bus turning left struck a 59-year-old woman crossing 146 Avenue. She suffered head injuries and abrasions. The bus showed no damage. The pedestrian was conscious but injured at the intersection. Driver errors remain unspecified in the report.

According to the police report, a 2010 Chevrolet bus was making a left turn on 146 Avenue at 5:28 a.m. when it struck a 59-year-old female pedestrian crossing at the intersection without a signal or crosswalk. The pedestrian sustained head injuries and abrasions and was conscious at the scene. The bus was impacted on its left side doors but showed no vehicle damage. The report lists the pedestrian's contributing factors as unspecified and does not identify any driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The driver was licensed and traveling eastbound. The lack of specified driver contributing factors leaves the exact cause unclear, but the collision occurred during the bus's left turn maneuver.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4786254 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-05

Jan 13 - Two sedans collided on Brookville Boulevard. A driver struck another car’s rear. Three people, including two children, suffered neck, head, and arm injuries. Police cite following too closely as the cause.

According to the police report, two sedans crashed on Brookville Boulevard at 8:21 AM. The driver of a 2017 Mercedes changed lanes and hit the right rear bumper of another sedan. Police list 'Following Too Closely' as the cause. Three people were hurt: a 27-year-old woman driving and two girls, ages 9 and 10, riding as passengers. Injuries included whiplash and trauma to the neck, head, and arm. All were conscious and restrained. The report highlights driver error—failure to maintain safe distance—as the primary factor. No victim actions contributed to the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4786571 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-05

Jan 13 - Senate bill S 1675 would force carmakers to face the facts. Every vehicle gets a pedestrian safety score. The public sees it. No more hiding danger behind steel and glass.

Senate bill S 1675, now at the sponsorship stage, sits with the New York State Senate. Filed January 13, 2025, it aims to 'create a pedestrian safety rating system for motor vehicles which shall be posted on the department of motor vehicles' website.' Senator Andrew Gounardes leads, joined by Leroy Comrie, Michael Gianaris, Brad Hoylman-Sigal, Robert Jackson, Liz Krueger, Zellnor Myrie, Gustavo Rivera, Julia Salazar, Luis R. Sepúlveda, and Toby Ann Stavisky. The bill demands transparency. It would show the public which cars endanger walkers and which spare them. No safety analyst has yet weighed in, but the intent is clear: expose the risk, protect the vulnerable.

• File S 1675, Open States, Published 2025-01-13

Jan 13 - Senate bill S 1675 would force carmakers to face the facts. Every vehicle gets a pedestrian safety score. The public sees it. No more hiding danger behind steel and glass.

Senate bill S 1675, now at the sponsorship stage, sits with the New York State Senate. Filed January 13, 2025, it aims to 'create a pedestrian safety rating system for motor vehicles which shall be posted on the department of motor vehicles' website.' Senator Andrew Gounardes leads, joined by Leroy Comrie, Michael Gianaris, Brad Hoylman-Sigal, Robert Jackson, Liz Krueger, Zellnor Myrie, Gustavo Rivera, Julia Salazar, Luis R. Sepúlveda, and Toby Ann Stavisky. The bill demands transparency. It would show the public which cars endanger walkers and which spare them. No safety analyst has yet weighed in, but the intent is clear: expose the risk, protect the vulnerable.

• File S 1675, Open States, Published 2025-01-13

Jan 10 - Two SUVs crashed on Murdock Ave in Queens. Both a driver and front passenger were injured. Police cite unsafe speed and ignored traffic control as causes. Impact was severe. Both victims remained conscious.

According to the police report, two SUVs collided at the intersection of Murdock Ave and 209 St in Queens at 12:15. Both vehicles were traveling straight. The crash left a driver and a front passenger injured. Police list 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors. The Dodge SUV was hit on the left side doors; the Kia SUV struck with its center front end. Both injured persons suffered whiplash and neck injuries. No one was ejected. The report highlights driver errors—speeding and ignoring traffic control—as the causes of this crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4784933 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-05

Jan 9 - Two sport utility vehicles collided head-on and rear-quarter on S Conduit Ave. Four occupants suffered whiplash and back or head injuries. All were conscious and restrained. The crash caused significant front and rear quarter damage to the vehicles.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 20:33 on S Conduit Ave involving two sport utility vehicles traveling south and east. The first SUV, driven by a licensed male driver, was going straight ahead and impacted the center front end. The second SUV, also driven by a licensed male, was traveling straight ahead eastbound and was struck on the left rear quarter panel. Four occupants in the second vehicle sustained injuries including whiplash and back or head trauma. All occupants were conscious, wearing lap belts and harnesses, and none were ejected. The report lists contributing factors as 'Unspecified' for all injured occupants, with no explicit driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding noted. The collision caused center front end damage to the first vehicle and left rear quarter panel damage to the second.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4784832 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-05

Jan 9 - A speeding sedan in police pursuit slammed into the right side of a turning tractor truck. Two 19-year-old passengers in the sedan suffered neck and head injuries. The truck driver was licensed and making a left turn when struck.

According to the police report, a 2015 sedan registered in Illinois was involved in a police pursuit traveling east on S Conduit Ave. The sedan collided with a 2020 tractor truck diesel registered in Pennsylvania that was making a left turn. The point of impact was the right side doors of the truck and the center front end of the sedan. The contributing factor cited was unsafe speed by the sedan driver. The truck driver was licensed and operating legally. Two 19-year-old passengers in the sedan sustained injuries: one suffered neck injury with whiplash, the other had a head abrasion. Both were conscious and not ejected. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the passengers. The collision highlights the dangers posed by high-speed police pursuits and the vulnerability of occupants in multi-vehicle crashes.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4795074 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-05

Jan 8 - Senate bill S 131 demands complete street design for state-funded projects. Sponsors push for safer roads. Guidance will go public. Streets could change. Pedestrians and cyclists stand to gain.

Senate bill S 131 was introduced on January 8, 2025, now in the sponsorship stage. The bill, titled 'Requires the consideration of complete street design for certain transportation projects which receive federal or state funding,' aims to force safer street planning. Primary sponsor Sean Ryan leads, joined by co-sponsors Jamaal Bailey, Jabari Brisport, Samra Brouk, Cordell Cleare, Leroy Comrie, Jeremy Cooney, Nathalia Fernandez, Michael Gianaris, Kristen Gonzalez, Robert Jackson, Rachel May, Kevin S. Parker, Christopher Ryan, and Luis R. Sepúlveda. The bill also orders the department to publish guidance on street design. No safety analyst note was provided.

• File S 131, Open States, Published 2025-01-08

Jan 7 - A 45-year-old man was injured crossing Lakeville Road outside a crosswalk. The SUV driver, distracted and failing to yield, struck the pedestrian with the vehicle’s front center. The victim suffered abrasions and lower leg injuries, conscious at the scene.

According to the police report, a 45-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing Lakeville Road without a signal or crosswalk. The collision occurred at 10:30 AM when a 2013 Acura SUV traveling south struck the pedestrian with its center front end. The report cites driver inattention and failure to yield right-of-way as contributing factors. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot but remained conscious. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle straight ahead at the time of impact. The report emphasizes the driver’s distraction and failure to yield as primary causes, with no contributing factors attributed to the pedestrian’s actions.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4785009 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-05

Jan 4 - A northbound SUV making a left turn struck a northbound sedan going straight on Brookville Blvd. The SUV driver’s inattention caused the crash. The sedan driver suffered back injuries and whiplash, restrained by a lap belt and conscious after impact.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 20:20 on Brookville Blvd involving two vehicles traveling north. The SUV was making a left turn when it collided with the sedan proceeding straight ahead. The point of impact was the SUV’s left front bumper and the sedan’s right front bumper. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor, indicating the SUV driver failed to properly observe the road. The sedan driver, a 58-year-old male occupant, was injured with back pain and whiplash but remained conscious and was restrained by a lap belt. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. The collision highlights the dangers of driver distraction during turning maneuvers in traffic.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4784127 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-05

Jan 4 - A speeding sedan crashed on Grand Central Parkway. Both young men inside suffered bruises. Aggressive driving and unsafe speed drove the impact. The driver was unlicensed. Metal and flesh broke in the dark.

According to the police report, a 2013 Infiniti sedan crashed at 3:50 AM on Grand Central Parkway. The unlicensed 21-year-old male driver lost control at unsafe speed, striking an object with the car's center front end. Both the driver and front passenger, also 21, were injured. The driver suffered a head contusion; the passenger sustained bruises to his knee, lower leg, and foot. Both were conscious after the crash. The report cites 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage' as contributing factors. The passenger wore a lap belt and harness. Driver errors led to the crash and injuries.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4783596 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-05