Queens Streets Run Red—Who’s Next?

Two SUVs traveling north on Springfield Boulevard collided. Impact struck the right rear quarter panel of one vehicle and the left front bumper of the other. A 53-year-old female driver suffered neck injuries and was conscious at the scene.

According to the police report, two SUVs collided while both were traveling straight ahead on Springfield Boulevard in Queens. The impact occurred at the right rear quarter panel of a 2022 Hyundai SUV and the left front bumper of a 2008 Toyota SUV. The 53-year-old female driver of the Hyundai was injured, sustaining neck trauma but remained conscious. The report lists driver inattention or distraction as a contributing factor. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted. Both drivers were licensed and operating their vehicles legally. The injured driver was restrained with a lap belt and was not ejected from the vehicle.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4630422 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-16

A box truck hit a man on Hook Creek Boulevard. No intersection. No warning. The man, 41, died under the truck’s front end. Head broken. Chest crushed. Alone at 2:11 a.m. No driver errors listed. The road stayed silent.

A 41-year-old man was killed when a box truck struck him on Hook Creek Boulevard at 2:11 a.m., far from any intersection. According to the police report, the man was found beneath the truck’s front end, unconscious, with fatal injuries to his head and chest. The driver, a 61-year-old man, was traveling straight. The report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No specific driver errors or contributing factors were identified. The pedestrian was not at an intersection and was engaged in 'other actions in roadway.' There is no mention of helmet or signal use. The man died at the scene. The crash left the street quiet and empty.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4630291 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-16

Council Transportation Chair Selvena Brooks-Powers signed onto the Sammy’s Law resolution. The bill would let New York City set speed limits below 25 mph. Brooks-Powers stressed pairing lower speeds with street redesigns. The resolution now has 23 co-sponsors, still short of a majority.

On May 17, 2023, Council Transportation Chair Selvena Brooks-Powers joined the resolution for Sammy’s Law, a measure urging Albany to let New York City set speed limits under 25 mph. The resolution, led by Council Member Jennifer Gutiérrez, is a required step before state passage. Brooks-Powers had withheld support until the bill included street redesigns for safety, especially in low-income communities of color. She said, 'Lowering speed limits works best when paired with traffic calming and street safety infrastructure.' The resolution now has 23 co-sponsors, three short of a majority. Council Speaker Adrienne Adams has not signed on. Assembly Member Linda Rosenthal sponsors the bill in Albany. Sammy’s Law is named for a child killed by a reckless driver. Last year, the Council failed to pass a home rule message under Speaker Adams.

• Council Transportation Chair Signs Onto ‘Sammy’s Law’ Resolution, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2023-05-17

Two SUVs crashed on Hempstead Avenue at 10:20 p.m. Both vehicles were traveling west. One struck the other’s center back end. The driver of the rear vehicle, a 46-year-old man, suffered knee and lower leg abrasions. No ejections occurred.

According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles collided on Hempstead Avenue. Both were traveling west when the front vehicle was struck in the center back end by the rear vehicle’s center front end. The driver of the rear vehicle, a 46-year-old male occupant, was injured with abrasions to his knee and lower leg. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. Both drivers were licensed and operating their vehicles going straight ahead. The injured driver was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved in this crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4632123 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-16

Senate backs S 775. The bill defines the ignition interlock monitor’s job. It forces offenders to install devices and obey court orders. Lawmakers act to keep repeat drunk drivers off the street.

Senate bill S 775, titled "Relates to the responsibilities of an ignition interlock monitor," passed committee votes on February 1, March 21, and May 16, 2023. The bill describes the monitor’s role and mandates compliance for those ordered to install ignition interlock devices. Primary sponsor Jeremy Cooney (District 56) led, joined by Nathalia Fernandez, Monica Martinez, and Shelley Mayer. The measure saw broad support, with senators voting yes across multiple sessions. The law aims to keep drivers with violations from endangering others by enforcing strict compliance with court-ordered ignition interlocks.

• File S 775, Open States, Published 2023-05-16

Senate backs S 775. The bill defines the ignition interlock monitor’s job. It forces offenders to install devices and obey court orders. Lawmakers act to keep repeat drunk drivers off the street.

Senate bill S 775, titled "Relates to the responsibilities of an ignition interlock monitor," passed committee votes on February 1, March 21, and May 16, 2023. The bill describes the monitor’s role and mandates compliance for those ordered to install ignition interlock devices. Primary sponsor Jeremy Cooney (District 56) led, joined by Nathalia Fernandez, Monica Martinez, and Shelley Mayer. The measure saw broad support, with senators voting yes across multiple sessions. The law aims to keep drivers with violations from endangering others by enforcing strict compliance with court-ordered ignition interlocks.

• File S 775, Open States, Published 2023-05-16

Senate backs S 775. The bill defines the ignition interlock monitor’s job. It forces offenders to install devices and obey court orders. Lawmakers act to keep repeat drunk drivers off the street.

Senate bill S 775, titled "Relates to the responsibilities of an ignition interlock monitor," passed committee votes on February 1, March 21, and May 16, 2023. The bill describes the monitor’s role and mandates compliance for those ordered to install ignition interlock devices. Primary sponsor Jeremy Cooney (District 56) led, joined by Nathalia Fernandez, Monica Martinez, and Shelley Mayer. The measure saw broad support, with senators voting yes across multiple sessions. The law aims to keep drivers with violations from endangering others by enforcing strict compliance with court-ordered ignition interlocks.

• File S 775, Open States, Published 2023-05-16

A 56-year-old male driver suffered neck injuries in a crash on Cross Island Parkway. The SUV was struck on its left rear quarter panel. Unsafe speed was cited as a contributing factor. The driver wore a lap belt and was not ejected.

According to the police report, a 56-year-old male driver of a 2022 Ford SUV was injured in a collision on Cross Island Parkway. The vehicle was hit on the left rear quarter panel while traveling south. The driver complained of whiplash and neck injury and was in shock. The report lists unsafe speed as a contributing factor to the crash. The driver was wearing a lap belt and was not ejected from the vehicle. No other driver errors or victim factors were noted in the data.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4632281 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-16

Three people suffered whiplash in a Queens crash on South Conduit Avenue. A sedan struck the rear of an SUV, which then hit another sedan. All occupants were conscious and restrained. Following too closely caused the collision.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling east on South Conduit Avenue struck the rear of a Ford SUV, which then collided with a Nissan sedan traveling west. Three occupants in the SUV—a 63-year-old female driver, a 65-year-old female front passenger, and a 69-year-old female rear passenger—were injured with whiplash and bodily injuries affecting their entire bodies. All were conscious and restrained by lap belts and harnesses. The report identifies "Following Too Closely" as a contributing factor. The impact points were the center front end of the sedan and the center back end of the SUV. No occupants were ejected. The crash highlights the dangers of tailgating and rear-end collisions in Queens traffic.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4627944 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-16

A speeding motorcycle slammed into an SUV on Laurelton Parkway. The rider flew from his bike, breaking and dislocating his leg and foot. Four SUV occupants escaped injury. Unsafe speed and tailgating fueled the crash.

According to the police report, a motorcycle and a sport utility vehicle, both heading west on Laurelton Parkway, collided. The 58-year-old motorcycle driver was ejected and suffered fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The SUV carried four people, none injured. The report lists unsafe speed and following too closely as contributing factors. The motorcycle's right front quarter panel and the SUV's right front quarter panel were damaged. No other driver errors or victim factors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4626314 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-16

A sedan, moving too fast, struck an object on South Conduit Avenue. The driver, alone, suffered a concussion and full-body injuries. The car was demolished. Unsafe speed and bad turning led to the crash.

According to the police report, a 37-year-old man driving a sedan on South Conduit Avenue in Queens crashed while merging northeast. The sedan hit an object with its right front bumper and was demolished. The driver, the only occupant, suffered a concussion and injuries to his entire body. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Turning Improperly' as contributing factors. The driver was incoherent at the scene and was restrained by a lap belt and harness. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4626429 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-16

A 26-year-old male driver suffered neck injuries in a Belt Parkway crash. The SUV, parked, was struck by a sedan traveling south. The impact hit the SUV's right rear bumper and the sedan's left front bumper. The driver was conscious and restrained.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Belt Parkway involving a 2021 SUV and a 2019 sedan. The SUV was parked when the sedan traveling south struck its right rear bumper with the sedan's left front bumper. The sedan driver, a 26-year-old male occupant, sustained neck injuries described as whiplash but remained conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. Contributing factors listed include "Other Vehicular" and "Passenger Distraction." The report notes no ejection and no unspecified additional driver errors. The crash resulted in injury to the sedan driver, with damage focused on the point of impact on both vehicles.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4626268 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-16

MTA will extend $5 City Ticket fares to Far Rockaway LIRR riders this summer. Elected officials say the move closes a transit gap. Riders in Rockaway face long commutes. The pilot brings cheaper, faster access. Some ticket purchase restrictions remain.

On May 5, 2023, the MTA announced it will expand the $5 City Ticket fare to Far Rockaway LIRR riders. This policy, supported by Queens Borough President Donovan Richards, State Senator James Sanders, Jr., Assembly Member Khaleel Anderson, and City Council Member Selvena Brooks-Powers, addresses a long-standing exclusion in the city's transit network. The City Ticket allows travel within city limits on LIRR or Metro-North for $5 during off-peak and weekend hours. Richards called the move a win for 'transit equity.' Anderson highlighted that Rockaway has the city's longest commutes, and this change will help. Brooks-Powers urged further expansion and easier transfers. The pilot, part of upcoming fare changes, still restricts where tickets can be bought, a flaw officials promise to address. No formal safety analysis was provided.

• MTA Will Extend $5 City Ticket To Far Rockaway LIRR Riders This Summer, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2023-05-05

MTA will extend $5 City Ticket fares to Far Rockaway LIRR riders this summer. Elected officials say the move closes a transit gap. Riders in Rockaway face long commutes. The pilot brings cheaper, faster access. Some ticket purchase restrictions remain.

On May 5, 2023, the MTA announced it will expand the $5 City Ticket fare to Far Rockaway LIRR riders. This policy, supported by Queens Borough President Donovan Richards, State Senator James Sanders, Jr., Assembly Member Khaleel Anderson, and City Council Member Selvena Brooks-Powers, addresses a long-standing exclusion in the city's transit network. The City Ticket allows travel within city limits on LIRR or Metro-North for $5 during off-peak and weekend hours. Richards called the move a win for 'transit equity.' Anderson highlighted that Rockaway has the city's longest commutes, and this change will help. Brooks-Powers urged further expansion and easier transfers. The pilot, part of upcoming fare changes, still restricts where tickets can be bought, a flaw officials promise to address. No formal safety analysis was provided.

• MTA Will Extend $5 City Ticket To Far Rockaway LIRR Riders This Summer, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2023-05-05

MTA will extend $5 City Ticket fares to Far Rockaway LIRR riders this summer. Elected officials say the move closes a transit gap. Riders in Rockaway face long commutes. The pilot brings cheaper, faster access. Some ticket purchase restrictions remain.

On May 5, 2023, the MTA announced it will expand the $5 City Ticket fare to Far Rockaway LIRR riders. This policy, supported by Queens Borough President Donovan Richards, State Senator James Sanders, Jr., Assembly Member Khaleel Anderson, and City Council Member Selvena Brooks-Powers, addresses a long-standing exclusion in the city's transit network. The City Ticket allows travel within city limits on LIRR or Metro-North for $5 during off-peak and weekend hours. Richards called the move a win for 'transit equity.' Anderson highlighted that Rockaway has the city's longest commutes, and this change will help. Brooks-Powers urged further expansion and easier transfers. The pilot, part of upcoming fare changes, still restricts where tickets can be bought, a flaw officials promise to address. No formal safety analysis was provided.

• MTA Will Extend $5 City Ticket To Far Rockaway LIRR Riders This Summer, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2023-05-05

Sammy’s Law, which lets New York City set speed limits below 25 mph, failed to make the state budget. The Council now holds the power. Lawmakers stall. Streets stay deadly. Victims’ families and advocates demand action. Lives hang in the balance.

Sammy’s Law, named for 12-year-old Sammy Cohen Eckstein, would let New York City lower speed limits below 25 mph. The bill failed to enter the 2023 state budget, shifting responsibility to the City Council. In 2021, the Council backed a home rule message 42-6, but the Assembly blocked it. Last year, the Council reversed course and failed to pass the message. This session, Council Member Jennifer Gutiérrez introduced a resolution urging passage, with 10 sponsors. Transportation Committee Chair Selvena Brooks-Powers must hold a hearing before a vote. Speaker Adrienne Adams and Brooks-Powers have not signed on, citing negotiations. The bill’s summary states: 'Life-saving legislation that would allow New York City to set speed limits below 25 miles per hour failed to make it into this year's state budget.' Data show slower speeds save lives. Advocates and victims’ families keep pushing. The Council’s inaction keeps streets dangerous.

• With ‘Sammy’s Law’ Not in the State Budget, It’s Up to the City Council to Push It, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2023-05-01

Two SUVs collided on South Conduit Avenue in Queens. The rear vehicle struck the front SUV stopped in traffic. Both drivers suffered head and eye injuries. Both were wearing lap belts. The crash caused minor bleeding and shock.

According to the police report, a 2010 SUV traveling east on South Conduit Avenue rear-ended a 2007 SUV stopped in traffic. The front vehicle had two occupants, a 44-year-old female driver and a 78-year-old male passenger, both injured with head and eye injuries respectively. Both were wearing lap belts and suffered minor bleeding and shock. The report lists driver errors including "Following Too Closely" and "Unsafe Speed" for the rear driver, along with "Tire Failure/Inadequate" as contributing factors. The impact occurred at the center front end of the rear vehicle and the center back end of the front vehicle. No victims were ejected.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4624312 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-16

A 27-year-old woman was struck by a GMC pick-up truck turning left on 223 Street in Queens. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal. She suffered fractures and dislocations to her lower leg and foot. The driver failed to yield right-of-way.

According to the police report, a GMC pick-up truck was making a left turn on 223 Street in Queens when it struck a 27-year-old female pedestrian crossing with the signal. The pedestrian sustained fractures and dislocations to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor to the crash. The point of impact was the truck's left front bumper. The driver was licensed and traveling southeast with one occupant in the vehicle. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling by the pedestrian were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4624556 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-16

City Council passed a bill forcing DOT to daylight 100 intersections a year. The law follows child deaths and demands clear sight lines. Council Member Brooks-Powers led the charge. Seven voted no. DOT must study effects before rollout in 2025.

Bill number not specified. Passed by City Council on April 28, 2023, after review by the transportation committee. Council Member Selvena Brooks-Powers (D-Queens), committee chair, sponsored the bill. The measure requires the Department of Transportation to study daylighting—removing parking near corners to improve visibility—and then install it at 100 intersections each year starting in 2025. The bill’s matter title: 'The Department of Transportation must study the safety benefits of 'daylighting' and implement the street safety measure that helps improve visibility at a minimum of 100 intersections each year.' Brooks-Powers said, 'Daylighting is a proven safety measure that expands sight lines at intersections, where traffic violence often seems to take place.' The Council voted 40-7. DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez initially objected, citing concerns about driver speed, but supported the amended bill requiring physical barriers. The law comes after the death of 7-year-old Dolma Naadhun at a non-daylighted intersection.

• New Law Requires ‘Daylighting’ At 100 Intersections Each Year — After ‘Study’, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2023-04-28

A sedan hit a 37-year-old man on Hook Creek Boulevard. The driver failed to yield. The man suffered chest bruises but stayed conscious. Aggressive driving played a role. The street became a danger zone.

According to the police report, a sedan starting from parking struck a 37-year-old male pedestrian on Hook Creek Boulevard in Queens. The pedestrian was not at an intersection and was performing other actions in the roadway when hit. He suffered chest injuries and contusions but remained conscious. The report lists the driver’s failure to yield right-of-way and aggressive driving or road rage as contributing factors. No other vehicle occupants were involved. The pedestrian’s injury severity was moderate. No safety equipment or victim fault was noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4624053 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-16