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 35
▸ Crush Injuries 9
▸ Amputation 2
▸ Severe Bleeding 15
▸ Severe Lacerations 11
▸ Concussion 18
▸ Whiplash 223
▸ Contusion/Bruise 190
▸ Abrasion 109
▸ Pain/Nausea 66
About this chart
We group pedestrian injuries and deaths by the vehicle type that struck them (as recorded in police reports). Use the dropdown to view totals, serious injuries, or deaths.
- Trucks/Buses, SUVs/Cars, Mopeds, and Bikes reflect the reporting categories in the crash dataset.
- Counts include people on foot only; crashes with no injured pedestrians are not shown here.
Notes: Police classification can change during investigations. Small categories may have year-to-year variance.
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These totals count vehicles with at least the shown number of camera‑issued speeding violations (school‑zone speed cameras) in any rolling 12‑month window in this district. Totals are summed from 2022 to the present for this geography.
- ≥ 6 (6+): advocates’ standard for repeat speeding offenders who should face escalating consequences.
- ≥ 16 (16+): threshold in the current edited bill awaiting State Senate action.
Caught Speeding Recently in CB 413
- 2010 Ford Sedan (MVC2530) – 153 times • 1 in last 90d here
- 2021 Me/Be Utility Vehicle (Y33PVC) – 134 times • 3 in last 90d here
- 2021 Me/Be Spor (9GM3735) – 114 times • 1 in last 90d here
- 2015 Gray Me/Be Sedan (LXJ6043) – 106 times • 2 in last 90d here
- 2024 Black Tesla Sedan (39DTPQ) – 92 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 CB13: Two bikes hit, one rider killed, and a ledger that won’t stop growing
Queens CB13: Jan 1, 2022 - Oct 15, 2025
On Oct 10, a driver backing a Toyota sedan hit a 30‑year‑old man on an e‑bike on 260 Street; he was injured in the chest and stayed conscious according to city crash data.
They keep coming. Since Jan 1, 2022, Queens CB13 has seen 35 people killed and 6,435 injured in 9,782 crashes in city records.
This Month
- Oct 10: a driver backing a sedan hit a man on an e‑bike on 260 Street; the rider was injured city data.
- Sep 22: at 115 Ave and 227 St, a driver in a Honda sedan hit a 36‑year‑old man on an e‑bike; he died at the scene police data.
Where the pain concentrates
Belt Parkway and Cross Island Parkway lead the toll here, with Belt showing 4 deaths and 488 injuries, and Cross Island showing 5 deaths and 634 injuries in the data. South Conduit Avenue also stands out, with 1 death and 269 injuries same source.
Police reports point again and again to driver inattention and failure to yield in local crashes, with dozens of injuries tied to those behaviors in this board area city dataset.
Nights take their share. The death count peaks around 6 AM (six deaths) and again near 8 PM (five deaths) in this geography police data.
People walking and biking are exposed
People on foot account for 11 deaths and 604 injuries here since 2022; people on bikes account for 2 deaths and 151 injuries city records. For people walking, drivers in SUVs are linked in the data to the largest share of harm: 6 pedestrian deaths and 258 injuries NYC Open Data.
On Jan 31, 2025, a New Jersey‑registered box‑truck driver making a left at Hillside Ave and 212 St hit a 29‑year‑old man who was crossing with the signal; police recorded driver inattention. He died city crash file.
Leaders say they want safer streets. The record is mixed.
“The current state of the Conduit falls significantly short of meeting the needs of drivers, cyclists and pedestrians alike,” Queens Borough President Donovan Richards said, calling it confusing and dangerous for neighbors in Queens and Brooklyn Streetsblog.
Council Transportation Chair Selvena Brooks‑Powers has pressed DOT: “DOT gives us their word every hearing and we are not getting results” Streetsblog.
Albany’s camera program is in place. State lawmakers voted to extend school speed zones and automated enforcement; local representatives including Senator Leroy Comrie and Senator James Sanders voted yes, and Assembly Member Clyde Vanel voted yes as well legislative records. The city still must slow cars on the ground.
Stop the repeat harm
One lever sits in Albany: the speed‑limiter bill. Senator Leroy Comrie co‑sponsored S 4045 and voted yes in committee; the measure would require intelligent speed assistance for repeat offenders. In the Assembly, Clyde Vanel co‑sponsors the matching bill A 2299 bill files.
Local fixes are plain. Hardened lefts and daylighting at high‑injury spots like Belt Parkway access points and South Conduit. Leading pedestrian intervals and protected bike lanes across the board area. Focused night and early‑morning enforcement where deaths spike. The data supports them NYC Open Data.
Lower speeds save lives. Pass the speed‑limiter bill. Push the city to set safer speeds and build the protections that force drivers to slow. Act now: take action.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Citations
▸ Citations
- Motor Vehicle Collisions – Crashes - Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-10-15
- Can New York City Fix Its Deadly ‘Conduit’ to JFK Airport?, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2025-05-13
- Council Transportation Chair Tells DOT That She’s Sick of the Streets Plan Excuses, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2025-01-22
- File S 8344 (school speed zones) — votes, Open States / NY Senate, Published 2025-06-13
- File S 4045 (Stop Super Speeders Act), Open States / NY Senate, Published 2025-06-11
- File A 2299 (Stop Super Speeders Act), Open States / NY Assembly, Published 2025-01-16
Other Representatives
Assembly Member Clyde Vanel
District 33
Council Member Nantasha M. Williams
District 27
State Senator Leroy Comrie
District 14
▸ Other Geographies
Queens CB13 Queens Community Board 13 sits in Queens, Precinct 105, District 27, AD 33, SD 14.
It contains Glen Oaks-Floral Park-New Hyde Park, Bellerose, Queens Village, Cambria Heights, Laurelton, Springfield Gardens (South)-Brookville, Rosedale, Montefiore Cemetery.
▸ See also
Traffic Safety Timeline for Queens Community Board 13
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Driver Dozes, Crashes Into Parked BMW▸Aug 28 - A 19-year-old driver of an eastbound sedan on Jamaica Ave dozed and struck a parked BMW at 210 St. He suffered head trauma and was semiconscious. Police recorded "Fell Asleep" as the contributing factor.
The driver of a Toyota sedan traveling east on Jamaica Ave struck a parked BMW near 210 St. The 19-year-old male driver was injured, semiconscious, with head trauma and a complaint of whiplash. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Fell Asleep." Police data list the moving sedan's point of impact as the right front bumper and the parked BMW's left front quarter panel. Driver errors identified in the report: Fell Asleep. Safety equipment for the driver was recorded as "None." No other persons are listed as injured in the data.
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Two sedans collide on Cross Island▸Aug 25 - Two southbound sedans hit on Cross Island Parkway at Hillside Avenue. Metal tore. Airbags blew. Two drivers hurt, one with head trauma. A front-seat passenger suffered a concussion. Night road. High speed space. People bled; cars kept coming.
Two southbound sedans collided on Cross Island Parkway at Hillside Avenue in Queens. Two drivers were injured, including head injuries, and a front-seat passenger sustained a concussion. According to the police report, both vehicles were going straight ahead and the impacts hit the front bumpers, with one car showing left rear damage. The report lists contributing factors as “Unspecified” for all involved. No specific driver errors such as Failure to Yield or Unsafe Speed were documented in the data. Safety equipment was noted only as air bags deployed and a lap belt on one driver.
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Motorcyclist Ejected, Suffers Amputation on Belt Parkway▸Aug 25 - A 29-year-old motorcyclist was ejected on the Belt Parkway. He suffered an amputation and remained unconscious. Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction. The motorcycle was demolished; another vehicle had front-end damage.
A 29-year-old man driving a motorcycle was ejected in a crash on the Belt Parkway and suffered an amputation and injuries to his entire body. According to the police report, the motorcycle’s center back end was demolished and another vehicle showed center front end damage. Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction as the contributing factor. The rider was listed unconscious and injured; the report notes he was the motorcycle driver and was ejected. No pedestrians were involved. The record lists the motorcyclist’s complaint as amputation and marks the injury severity as severe.
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Two SUVs Collide at 210 Place, Queens▸Aug 24 - Two SUVs collided at 210 Place and 91 Ave. A 31-year-old driver suffered neck pain. Two rear-seat children, ages 12 and 13, were hurt. An infant passenger was listed with an unspecified injury. Police logged contributing factors as unspecified.
Two SUVs crashed at 210 Place and 91 Ave. A 31-year-old driver reported neck injury and whiplash. Two rear-seat passengers, ages 12 and 13, were hurt. An infant passenger was listed with an unspecified injury. According to the police report, "Both vehicles were going straight, one northbound and one westbound, with impact to the Nissan's left front bumper and the Honda's right rear quarter panel. The report lists contributing factors as 'Unspecified.'" The report records no coded driver errors beyond that. No helmet or signal issues are cited in the police data.
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Sedan strikes man crossing 145 Drive▸Aug 24 - A southbound sedan hit a 61-year-old man at 177 St and 145 Dr. Night. Impact to the car’s right rear. The pedestrian went down with arm injuries. Another quiet Queens corner turned hostile to feet.
A southbound 2020 sedan, entering a parked position, struck a 61-year-old man crossing at 177 Street and 145 Drive in Queens. The pedestrian suffered an elbow and lower-arm injury and was conscious. According to the police report, contributing factors are listed as “Unspecified.” No specific driver errors were recorded in the data. The pedestrian is noted as “Crossing, No Signal, or Crosswalk,” but this is listed after the absence of driver error in the report. The car showed damage at the right rear bumper.
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Unsafe lane change injures child▸Aug 23 - Two sedans going east collided at Hempstead Ave. A hard hit. A toddler in the back seat hurt. Another driver suffered head pain. Police cite unsafe lane changing and distraction. Queens night. Screech. Metal. Fear.
Two eastbound sedans collided near 220-04 Hempstead Ave in Queens. A 2-year-old rear-seat passenger was injured, and a 34-year-old driver reported head pain. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Unsafe Lane Changing.” The report also lists “Driver Inattention/Distraction.” These driver errors led to a center-front impact between the cars, with damage to front ends. Multiple occupants were involved; one driver and the child were recorded as injured. No pedestrians or cyclists were struck in this crash.
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Left-turn crash injures driver, passenger▸Aug 20 - Two sedans met at Rockaway Boulevard. One turned left across southbound traffic. Metal hit metal. The straight‑moving BMW took the blow on its left side. The turning car’s right front crumpled. Two people were hurt.
Two sedans collided at 252-18 Rockaway Blvd in Queens. The southbound BMW was going straight when a southbound Nissan made a left turn and struck it. The BMW’s left doors were hit; the Nissan’s right front was damaged. A 27-year-old male driver and a 29-year-old female front passenger were injured. According to the police report, both vehicles’ contributing factors are listed as “Unspecified.” The data point to a left-turn impact by the Nissan against a through-traveling BMW, a classic turning-across path crash. No other contributing factors are listed in the report.
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Chain-reaction rear-end crash on GCP▸Aug 20 - Eastbound on the Grand Central. Cars slowed. A sedan plowed into a stopping Tesla, then an SUV took a hit. One driver was injured, partly ejected. Children rode in back seats. Following too closely and inexperience ruled the morning.
According to the police report, three eastbound vehicles on the Grand Central Parkway were involved when traffic slowed and a rear-end chain reaction followed. A Tesla slowing or stopping was struck from behind by a sedan; an SUV in the mix also sustained back-end damage. One male driver, 36, was injured and partially ejected. Other occupants, including a 7-year-old passenger, were listed with unspecified injuries. The report cites Following Too Closely, Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle, and Driver Inexperience as contributing factors. Multiple drivers are also noted individually for Driver Inexperience and Following Too Closely. No other contributing factors are listed.
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SUV jumps curb on Merrick Boulevard▸Aug 19 - A southbound Jeep struck a man off the roadway on Merrick Boulevard at 220th Street. The SUV’s front end hit hard. The pedestrian went down with back pain. The driver was hurt too. Police cite illness as a factor.
A southbound 2021 Jeep SUV going straight on Merrick Boulevard at 220th Street struck a 41-year-old male pedestrian who was not in the roadway, injuring him. The driver, a 46-year-old woman, was also injured. According to the police report, the SUV sustained center-front damage and “Illnes” was listed as a contributing factor. The data show no pedestrian contributing factors. The listed driver factor points to impaired control behind the wheel. No other driver errors were noted in the file. The crash underscores the danger when a vehicle’s front end reaches people who are outside the roadway.
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SUV lane change ends in injury▸Aug 17 - Eastbound Jeep on Grand Central Parkway changes lanes and hits. Back end crushed. Driver, 57, hurt. Night on the parkway. Metal, speed, and pain in Queens.
An eastbound 2010 Jeep SUV changed lanes on the Grand Central Parkway in Queens and struck another vehicle, with impact and damage to the Jeep’s center back end. The 57-year-old male driver was injured with neck and crush injuries. According to the police report, the Jeep was “Changing Lanes” before the crash and the point of impact was the “Center Back End.” The data lists no pedestrian or cyclist victims, but a driver was hurt. The report does not list specific contributing factors like Failure to Yield or Unsafe Lane Change, yet the maneuver and rear impact show the danger in this move. No other contributing factors are noted.
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Police Pursuit Crash Injures 59-Year-Old Driver▸Aug 17 - A police pursuit on Springfield Blvd ended in a three-sedan crash. A 59-year-old driver suffered back injury and whiplash. Police recorded aggressive driving and improper passing.
Two sedans in a police pursuit and a third sedan collided on Springfield Blvd near Carson St in Queens. A 59-year-old male driver was injured. He complained of back pain and whiplash and was conscious. According to the police report, contributing factors included "Aggressive Driving/Road Rage," and one vehicle was in "Police Pursuit." The report lists driver errors as Aggressive Driving/Road Rage and Passing or Lane Usage Improper. One involved driver held only a permit. Vehicles showed left and right front quarter panel damage consistent with front-quarter impacts.
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Unlicensed Driver, Alcohol in Two-SUV Crash▸Aug 17 - Two SUVs collided northbound on Cross Island Parkway. The driver of one SUV hit the other's left front. A 71-year-old front passenger and a 72-year-old driver were injured. Police recorded Alcohol Involvement and an unlicensed driver.
The driver of one SUV hit the left front of another while both were traveling north on Cross Island Parkway. A 72-year-old man driving one SUV and a 71-year-old front-seat passenger were injured; reported injuries include back and neck complaints. According to the police report, "Alcohol Involvement" was a contributing factor. The report also lists an "Unlicensed" driver for one vehicle. Police recorded those driver failures. Damage is noted to a right rear bumper and a left front quarter panel. No pedestrians or cyclists are listed in the report.
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SUV strikes boy on Springfield Boulevard▸Aug 14 - An SUV going south on Springfield Blvd hit a 13-year-old crossing near 111 Ave. The right front took the blow. The boy suffered a head injury. Sirens cut the night. Queens pavement bears the mark.
A southbound SUV on Springfield Boulevard near 111 Avenue struck a 13-year-old pedestrian. The boy sustained a head injury and was listed as injured. The SUV showed damage on the right-front quarter. According to the police report, the listed contributing factor was “Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion.” No driver charges were recorded in the data. The record does not cite common driver failures like Failure to Yield or Driver Inattention/Distraction, and gives no signal information. The system still put a teen in the path of a heavy SUV at speed on a boulevard built for cars.
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Brooks-Powers co-sponsors crackdown on unlicensed commuter vans, worsening overall street safety.▸Aug 14 - Int 1347-2025 orders TLC, NYPD and DOT to use a compliance checklist and levy maximum fines on unlicensed commuter vans. Punitive enforcement may cut informal transit, push riders to cars and ride‑hail, and raise vehicle volumes that endanger pedestrians and cyclists.
Bill: Int 1347-2025. Status: Sponsorship; sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced and referred August 14, 2025. The matter: "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to enforcing violations against unlicensed commuter vans." Primary sponsor Nantasha M. Williams; co-sponsors Selvena N. Brooks-Powers, Mercedes Narcisse, and Chris Banks. The law orders TLC, with NYPD and DOT, to maintain a checklist and requires officers to issue maximum fines for each violation. It takes effect 120 days after enactment. A safety assessment warns this punitive approach may reduce informal transit in underserved areas, shift trips to private cars and ride‑hail, and increase traffic volumes that endanger pedestrians and cyclists; it adds policing without system-wide safety gains.
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File Int 1347-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
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Brooks-Powers co-sponsors unlicensed commuter van crackdown, worsening overall street safety.▸Aug 14 - Int 1347-2025 orders TLC, NYPD and DOT to cite unlicensed commuter vans and levy maximum fines. It will likely shrink shared rides in transit deserts. Trips will shift to private cars and ride-hail. Pedestrians and cyclists face more exposure on the street.
Int 1347-2025 is at SPONSORSHIP and sits with the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure after introduction on August 14, 2025. The matter is titled, "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to enforcing violations against unlicensed commuter vans." Primary sponsor Nantasha M. Williams introduced the bill. Co-sponsors Selvena N. Brooks-Powers, Mercedes Narcisse, Chris Banks, and Farah N. Louis joined her. The bill orders TLC, with NYPD and DOT, to maintain a compliance checklist and requires officers to issue maximum penalties for every listed violation. Analysts warn punitive enforcement and steep fines will likely reduce shared transit options in transit deserts, push trips to private cars and ride-hail, and increase traffic exposure for pedestrians and cyclists, prioritizing policing over safer operations or street redesign without clear system-wide safety gains.
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File Int 1347-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
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Two SUVs collide at Memphis Ave intersection▸Aug 13 - Two SUVs crashed at Memphis Ave and 254 St. Two women drivers and a 9-year-old boy passenger were injured. Police recorded "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Traffic Control Disregarded."
Two SUVs collided at Memphis Ave and 254 St in Queens. Three people were injured: a 28-year-old female driver with a head contusion, a 55-year-old female driver with whole-body contusions, and a 9-year-old boy passenger with whole-body contusions. According to the police report, contributing factors were "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Traffic Control Disregarded." Police recorded those driver errors for the involved vehicles. Vehicle damage reports show impact to left-front and center-front areas and left-side doors. Lap belts for the injured were noted in the report after the recorded driver errors.
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Driver hits and kills pedestrian on S Conduit▸Aug 13 - A driver traveling east on S Conduit Avenue struck and killed a 52-year-old man in the roadway near 155th Street. The car's center front hit him. He died at the scene.
A driver traveling east on South Conduit Avenue struck a 52-year-old man who was in the roadway near 155th Street. The pedestrian suffered fatal, whole-body injuries and died at the scene. According to the police report, the vehicle was "Going Straight Ahead" and the "Center Front End" was damaged. The report records no driver citations or contributing factors. The crash data notes the pedestrian as "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Not at Intersection" with ped_action listed as "Other Actions in Roadway." No other contributing factors are recorded in the provided data.
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Speeding Car Slams Coffee Truck, Kills Two▸Aug 12 - A speeding car tore through a stop sign in Astoria, struck a parked coffee truck, killed two men on foot, and left wreckage and grief behind.
ABC7 reported on August 12, 2025, that an 84-year-old driver sped through a stop sign at 19th Avenue and 42nd Street, crashing into a parked coffee truck and striking two men. Both pedestrians, ages 41 and 70, died. The Toyota then spun and hit a Volvo making a U-turn. Witness George Giakoumis said the car was "going at least 60+ miles an hour just right through the stop sign." The crash highlights persistent speeding and dangerous driving at this Astoria intersection. The article notes the area is "prone to speeding and racing," raising questions about street safety and enforcement.
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Speeding Car Slams Coffee Truck, Kills Two,
ABC7,
Published 2025-08-12
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Driver of SUV Backed Into Two Sedans▸Aug 11 - The driver of a 2024 BMW SUV backed on 224th Street and struck two parked sedans. A 51‑year‑old woman driver suffered neck pain and abrasions. Police cited driver inattention and unsafe backing.
An SUV driver reversed and hit two parked sedans on 224th Street in Queens, injuring herself. A 51‑year‑old woman driver complained of neck pain and abrasions. According to the police report, contributing factors were Driver Inattention/Distraction and Backing Unsafely. The report lists a 2024 BMW SUV backing (damage to left rear bumper), a 2007 Toyota sedan (center back end damaged, parked) and a 2017 Nissan sedan (left front bumper damaged, parked). Police recorded the BMW driver as licensed and noted multiple occupants with unspecified injuries in the crash dossier.
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SUV T-boned on 181st at 145th▸Aug 8 - Eastbound Ford hit a northbound Nissan at 181st and 145th. Doors crushed. Two drivers hurt. Traffic control ignored, police say. Steel met flesh. Sirens followed.
Two vehicles collided at 181 St and 145 Ave in Queens. An eastbound Ford sedan struck the left side of a northbound Nissan SUV. Two female drivers were injured, with shoulder and upper‑arm pain reported. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Traffic Control Disregarded.” That driver error sits at the heart of this crash. Records list one driver on a permit and the other licensed; both were traveling straight. No pedestrians or cyclists were reported hurt. No other contributing factors are specified in the data.
Aug 28 - A 19-year-old driver of an eastbound sedan on Jamaica Ave dozed and struck a parked BMW at 210 St. He suffered head trauma and was semiconscious. Police recorded "Fell Asleep" as the contributing factor.
The driver of a Toyota sedan traveling east on Jamaica Ave struck a parked BMW near 210 St. The 19-year-old male driver was injured, semiconscious, with head trauma and a complaint of whiplash. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Fell Asleep." Police data list the moving sedan's point of impact as the right front bumper and the parked BMW's left front quarter panel. Driver errors identified in the report: Fell Asleep. Safety equipment for the driver was recorded as "None." No other persons are listed as injured in the data.
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Two sedans collide on Cross Island▸Aug 25 - Two southbound sedans hit on Cross Island Parkway at Hillside Avenue. Metal tore. Airbags blew. Two drivers hurt, one with head trauma. A front-seat passenger suffered a concussion. Night road. High speed space. People bled; cars kept coming.
Two southbound sedans collided on Cross Island Parkway at Hillside Avenue in Queens. Two drivers were injured, including head injuries, and a front-seat passenger sustained a concussion. According to the police report, both vehicles were going straight ahead and the impacts hit the front bumpers, with one car showing left rear damage. The report lists contributing factors as “Unspecified” for all involved. No specific driver errors such as Failure to Yield or Unsafe Speed were documented in the data. Safety equipment was noted only as air bags deployed and a lap belt on one driver.
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Motorcyclist Ejected, Suffers Amputation on Belt Parkway▸Aug 25 - A 29-year-old motorcyclist was ejected on the Belt Parkway. He suffered an amputation and remained unconscious. Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction. The motorcycle was demolished; another vehicle had front-end damage.
A 29-year-old man driving a motorcycle was ejected in a crash on the Belt Parkway and suffered an amputation and injuries to his entire body. According to the police report, the motorcycle’s center back end was demolished and another vehicle showed center front end damage. Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction as the contributing factor. The rider was listed unconscious and injured; the report notes he was the motorcycle driver and was ejected. No pedestrians were involved. The record lists the motorcyclist’s complaint as amputation and marks the injury severity as severe.
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Two SUVs Collide at 210 Place, Queens▸Aug 24 - Two SUVs collided at 210 Place and 91 Ave. A 31-year-old driver suffered neck pain. Two rear-seat children, ages 12 and 13, were hurt. An infant passenger was listed with an unspecified injury. Police logged contributing factors as unspecified.
Two SUVs crashed at 210 Place and 91 Ave. A 31-year-old driver reported neck injury and whiplash. Two rear-seat passengers, ages 12 and 13, were hurt. An infant passenger was listed with an unspecified injury. According to the police report, "Both vehicles were going straight, one northbound and one westbound, with impact to the Nissan's left front bumper and the Honda's right rear quarter panel. The report lists contributing factors as 'Unspecified.'" The report records no coded driver errors beyond that. No helmet or signal issues are cited in the police data.
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Sedan strikes man crossing 145 Drive▸Aug 24 - A southbound sedan hit a 61-year-old man at 177 St and 145 Dr. Night. Impact to the car’s right rear. The pedestrian went down with arm injuries. Another quiet Queens corner turned hostile to feet.
A southbound 2020 sedan, entering a parked position, struck a 61-year-old man crossing at 177 Street and 145 Drive in Queens. The pedestrian suffered an elbow and lower-arm injury and was conscious. According to the police report, contributing factors are listed as “Unspecified.” No specific driver errors were recorded in the data. The pedestrian is noted as “Crossing, No Signal, or Crosswalk,” but this is listed after the absence of driver error in the report. The car showed damage at the right rear bumper.
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Unsafe lane change injures child▸Aug 23 - Two sedans going east collided at Hempstead Ave. A hard hit. A toddler in the back seat hurt. Another driver suffered head pain. Police cite unsafe lane changing and distraction. Queens night. Screech. Metal. Fear.
Two eastbound sedans collided near 220-04 Hempstead Ave in Queens. A 2-year-old rear-seat passenger was injured, and a 34-year-old driver reported head pain. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Unsafe Lane Changing.” The report also lists “Driver Inattention/Distraction.” These driver errors led to a center-front impact between the cars, with damage to front ends. Multiple occupants were involved; one driver and the child were recorded as injured. No pedestrians or cyclists were struck in this crash.
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Left-turn crash injures driver, passenger▸Aug 20 - Two sedans met at Rockaway Boulevard. One turned left across southbound traffic. Metal hit metal. The straight‑moving BMW took the blow on its left side. The turning car’s right front crumpled. Two people were hurt.
Two sedans collided at 252-18 Rockaway Blvd in Queens. The southbound BMW was going straight when a southbound Nissan made a left turn and struck it. The BMW’s left doors were hit; the Nissan’s right front was damaged. A 27-year-old male driver and a 29-year-old female front passenger were injured. According to the police report, both vehicles’ contributing factors are listed as “Unspecified.” The data point to a left-turn impact by the Nissan against a through-traveling BMW, a classic turning-across path crash. No other contributing factors are listed in the report.
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Chain-reaction rear-end crash on GCP▸Aug 20 - Eastbound on the Grand Central. Cars slowed. A sedan plowed into a stopping Tesla, then an SUV took a hit. One driver was injured, partly ejected. Children rode in back seats. Following too closely and inexperience ruled the morning.
According to the police report, three eastbound vehicles on the Grand Central Parkway were involved when traffic slowed and a rear-end chain reaction followed. A Tesla slowing or stopping was struck from behind by a sedan; an SUV in the mix also sustained back-end damage. One male driver, 36, was injured and partially ejected. Other occupants, including a 7-year-old passenger, were listed with unspecified injuries. The report cites Following Too Closely, Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle, and Driver Inexperience as contributing factors. Multiple drivers are also noted individually for Driver Inexperience and Following Too Closely. No other contributing factors are listed.
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SUV jumps curb on Merrick Boulevard▸Aug 19 - A southbound Jeep struck a man off the roadway on Merrick Boulevard at 220th Street. The SUV’s front end hit hard. The pedestrian went down with back pain. The driver was hurt too. Police cite illness as a factor.
A southbound 2021 Jeep SUV going straight on Merrick Boulevard at 220th Street struck a 41-year-old male pedestrian who was not in the roadway, injuring him. The driver, a 46-year-old woman, was also injured. According to the police report, the SUV sustained center-front damage and “Illnes” was listed as a contributing factor. The data show no pedestrian contributing factors. The listed driver factor points to impaired control behind the wheel. No other driver errors were noted in the file. The crash underscores the danger when a vehicle’s front end reaches people who are outside the roadway.
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SUV lane change ends in injury▸Aug 17 - Eastbound Jeep on Grand Central Parkway changes lanes and hits. Back end crushed. Driver, 57, hurt. Night on the parkway. Metal, speed, and pain in Queens.
An eastbound 2010 Jeep SUV changed lanes on the Grand Central Parkway in Queens and struck another vehicle, with impact and damage to the Jeep’s center back end. The 57-year-old male driver was injured with neck and crush injuries. According to the police report, the Jeep was “Changing Lanes” before the crash and the point of impact was the “Center Back End.” The data lists no pedestrian or cyclist victims, but a driver was hurt. The report does not list specific contributing factors like Failure to Yield or Unsafe Lane Change, yet the maneuver and rear impact show the danger in this move. No other contributing factors are noted.
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Police Pursuit Crash Injures 59-Year-Old Driver▸Aug 17 - A police pursuit on Springfield Blvd ended in a three-sedan crash. A 59-year-old driver suffered back injury and whiplash. Police recorded aggressive driving and improper passing.
Two sedans in a police pursuit and a third sedan collided on Springfield Blvd near Carson St in Queens. A 59-year-old male driver was injured. He complained of back pain and whiplash and was conscious. According to the police report, contributing factors included "Aggressive Driving/Road Rage," and one vehicle was in "Police Pursuit." The report lists driver errors as Aggressive Driving/Road Rage and Passing or Lane Usage Improper. One involved driver held only a permit. Vehicles showed left and right front quarter panel damage consistent with front-quarter impacts.
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Unlicensed Driver, Alcohol in Two-SUV Crash▸Aug 17 - Two SUVs collided northbound on Cross Island Parkway. The driver of one SUV hit the other's left front. A 71-year-old front passenger and a 72-year-old driver were injured. Police recorded Alcohol Involvement and an unlicensed driver.
The driver of one SUV hit the left front of another while both were traveling north on Cross Island Parkway. A 72-year-old man driving one SUV and a 71-year-old front-seat passenger were injured; reported injuries include back and neck complaints. According to the police report, "Alcohol Involvement" was a contributing factor. The report also lists an "Unlicensed" driver for one vehicle. Police recorded those driver failures. Damage is noted to a right rear bumper and a left front quarter panel. No pedestrians or cyclists are listed in the report.
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SUV strikes boy on Springfield Boulevard▸Aug 14 - An SUV going south on Springfield Blvd hit a 13-year-old crossing near 111 Ave. The right front took the blow. The boy suffered a head injury. Sirens cut the night. Queens pavement bears the mark.
A southbound SUV on Springfield Boulevard near 111 Avenue struck a 13-year-old pedestrian. The boy sustained a head injury and was listed as injured. The SUV showed damage on the right-front quarter. According to the police report, the listed contributing factor was “Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion.” No driver charges were recorded in the data. The record does not cite common driver failures like Failure to Yield or Driver Inattention/Distraction, and gives no signal information. The system still put a teen in the path of a heavy SUV at speed on a boulevard built for cars.
14Int 1347-2025
Brooks-Powers co-sponsors crackdown on unlicensed commuter vans, worsening overall street safety.▸Aug 14 - Int 1347-2025 orders TLC, NYPD and DOT to use a compliance checklist and levy maximum fines on unlicensed commuter vans. Punitive enforcement may cut informal transit, push riders to cars and ride‑hail, and raise vehicle volumes that endanger pedestrians and cyclists.
Bill: Int 1347-2025. Status: Sponsorship; sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced and referred August 14, 2025. The matter: "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to enforcing violations against unlicensed commuter vans." Primary sponsor Nantasha M. Williams; co-sponsors Selvena N. Brooks-Powers, Mercedes Narcisse, and Chris Banks. The law orders TLC, with NYPD and DOT, to maintain a checklist and requires officers to issue maximum fines for each violation. It takes effect 120 days after enactment. A safety assessment warns this punitive approach may reduce informal transit in underserved areas, shift trips to private cars and ride‑hail, and increase traffic volumes that endanger pedestrians and cyclists; it adds policing without system-wide safety gains.
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File Int 1347-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
14Int 1347-2025
Brooks-Powers co-sponsors unlicensed commuter van crackdown, worsening overall street safety.▸Aug 14 - Int 1347-2025 orders TLC, NYPD and DOT to cite unlicensed commuter vans and levy maximum fines. It will likely shrink shared rides in transit deserts. Trips will shift to private cars and ride-hail. Pedestrians and cyclists face more exposure on the street.
Int 1347-2025 is at SPONSORSHIP and sits with the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure after introduction on August 14, 2025. The matter is titled, "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to enforcing violations against unlicensed commuter vans." Primary sponsor Nantasha M. Williams introduced the bill. Co-sponsors Selvena N. Brooks-Powers, Mercedes Narcisse, Chris Banks, and Farah N. Louis joined her. The bill orders TLC, with NYPD and DOT, to maintain a compliance checklist and requires officers to issue maximum penalties for every listed violation. Analysts warn punitive enforcement and steep fines will likely reduce shared transit options in transit deserts, push trips to private cars and ride-hail, and increase traffic exposure for pedestrians and cyclists, prioritizing policing over safer operations or street redesign without clear system-wide safety gains.
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File Int 1347-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
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Two SUVs collide at Memphis Ave intersection▸Aug 13 - Two SUVs crashed at Memphis Ave and 254 St. Two women drivers and a 9-year-old boy passenger were injured. Police recorded "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Traffic Control Disregarded."
Two SUVs collided at Memphis Ave and 254 St in Queens. Three people were injured: a 28-year-old female driver with a head contusion, a 55-year-old female driver with whole-body contusions, and a 9-year-old boy passenger with whole-body contusions. According to the police report, contributing factors were "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Traffic Control Disregarded." Police recorded those driver errors for the involved vehicles. Vehicle damage reports show impact to left-front and center-front areas and left-side doors. Lap belts for the injured were noted in the report after the recorded driver errors.
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Driver hits and kills pedestrian on S Conduit▸Aug 13 - A driver traveling east on S Conduit Avenue struck and killed a 52-year-old man in the roadway near 155th Street. The car's center front hit him. He died at the scene.
A driver traveling east on South Conduit Avenue struck a 52-year-old man who was in the roadway near 155th Street. The pedestrian suffered fatal, whole-body injuries and died at the scene. According to the police report, the vehicle was "Going Straight Ahead" and the "Center Front End" was damaged. The report records no driver citations or contributing factors. The crash data notes the pedestrian as "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Not at Intersection" with ped_action listed as "Other Actions in Roadway." No other contributing factors are recorded in the provided data.
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Speeding Car Slams Coffee Truck, Kills Two▸Aug 12 - A speeding car tore through a stop sign in Astoria, struck a parked coffee truck, killed two men on foot, and left wreckage and grief behind.
ABC7 reported on August 12, 2025, that an 84-year-old driver sped through a stop sign at 19th Avenue and 42nd Street, crashing into a parked coffee truck and striking two men. Both pedestrians, ages 41 and 70, died. The Toyota then spun and hit a Volvo making a U-turn. Witness George Giakoumis said the car was "going at least 60+ miles an hour just right through the stop sign." The crash highlights persistent speeding and dangerous driving at this Astoria intersection. The article notes the area is "prone to speeding and racing," raising questions about street safety and enforcement.
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Speeding Car Slams Coffee Truck, Kills Two,
ABC7,
Published 2025-08-12
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Driver of SUV Backed Into Two Sedans▸Aug 11 - The driver of a 2024 BMW SUV backed on 224th Street and struck two parked sedans. A 51‑year‑old woman driver suffered neck pain and abrasions. Police cited driver inattention and unsafe backing.
An SUV driver reversed and hit two parked sedans on 224th Street in Queens, injuring herself. A 51‑year‑old woman driver complained of neck pain and abrasions. According to the police report, contributing factors were Driver Inattention/Distraction and Backing Unsafely. The report lists a 2024 BMW SUV backing (damage to left rear bumper), a 2007 Toyota sedan (center back end damaged, parked) and a 2017 Nissan sedan (left front bumper damaged, parked). Police recorded the BMW driver as licensed and noted multiple occupants with unspecified injuries in the crash dossier.
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SUV T-boned on 181st at 145th▸Aug 8 - Eastbound Ford hit a northbound Nissan at 181st and 145th. Doors crushed. Two drivers hurt. Traffic control ignored, police say. Steel met flesh. Sirens followed.
Two vehicles collided at 181 St and 145 Ave in Queens. An eastbound Ford sedan struck the left side of a northbound Nissan SUV. Two female drivers were injured, with shoulder and upper‑arm pain reported. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Traffic Control Disregarded.” That driver error sits at the heart of this crash. Records list one driver on a permit and the other licensed; both were traveling straight. No pedestrians or cyclists were reported hurt. No other contributing factors are specified in the data.
Aug 25 - Two southbound sedans hit on Cross Island Parkway at Hillside Avenue. Metal tore. Airbags blew. Two drivers hurt, one with head trauma. A front-seat passenger suffered a concussion. Night road. High speed space. People bled; cars kept coming.
Two southbound sedans collided on Cross Island Parkway at Hillside Avenue in Queens. Two drivers were injured, including head injuries, and a front-seat passenger sustained a concussion. According to the police report, both vehicles were going straight ahead and the impacts hit the front bumpers, with one car showing left rear damage. The report lists contributing factors as “Unspecified” for all involved. No specific driver errors such as Failure to Yield or Unsafe Speed were documented in the data. Safety equipment was noted only as air bags deployed and a lap belt on one driver.
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Motorcyclist Ejected, Suffers Amputation on Belt Parkway▸Aug 25 - A 29-year-old motorcyclist was ejected on the Belt Parkway. He suffered an amputation and remained unconscious. Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction. The motorcycle was demolished; another vehicle had front-end damage.
A 29-year-old man driving a motorcycle was ejected in a crash on the Belt Parkway and suffered an amputation and injuries to his entire body. According to the police report, the motorcycle’s center back end was demolished and another vehicle showed center front end damage. Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction as the contributing factor. The rider was listed unconscious and injured; the report notes he was the motorcycle driver and was ejected. No pedestrians were involved. The record lists the motorcyclist’s complaint as amputation and marks the injury severity as severe.
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Two SUVs Collide at 210 Place, Queens▸Aug 24 - Two SUVs collided at 210 Place and 91 Ave. A 31-year-old driver suffered neck pain. Two rear-seat children, ages 12 and 13, were hurt. An infant passenger was listed with an unspecified injury. Police logged contributing factors as unspecified.
Two SUVs crashed at 210 Place and 91 Ave. A 31-year-old driver reported neck injury and whiplash. Two rear-seat passengers, ages 12 and 13, were hurt. An infant passenger was listed with an unspecified injury. According to the police report, "Both vehicles were going straight, one northbound and one westbound, with impact to the Nissan's left front bumper and the Honda's right rear quarter panel. The report lists contributing factors as 'Unspecified.'" The report records no coded driver errors beyond that. No helmet or signal issues are cited in the police data.
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Sedan strikes man crossing 145 Drive▸Aug 24 - A southbound sedan hit a 61-year-old man at 177 St and 145 Dr. Night. Impact to the car’s right rear. The pedestrian went down with arm injuries. Another quiet Queens corner turned hostile to feet.
A southbound 2020 sedan, entering a parked position, struck a 61-year-old man crossing at 177 Street and 145 Drive in Queens. The pedestrian suffered an elbow and lower-arm injury and was conscious. According to the police report, contributing factors are listed as “Unspecified.” No specific driver errors were recorded in the data. The pedestrian is noted as “Crossing, No Signal, or Crosswalk,” but this is listed after the absence of driver error in the report. The car showed damage at the right rear bumper.
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Unsafe lane change injures child▸Aug 23 - Two sedans going east collided at Hempstead Ave. A hard hit. A toddler in the back seat hurt. Another driver suffered head pain. Police cite unsafe lane changing and distraction. Queens night. Screech. Metal. Fear.
Two eastbound sedans collided near 220-04 Hempstead Ave in Queens. A 2-year-old rear-seat passenger was injured, and a 34-year-old driver reported head pain. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Unsafe Lane Changing.” The report also lists “Driver Inattention/Distraction.” These driver errors led to a center-front impact between the cars, with damage to front ends. Multiple occupants were involved; one driver and the child were recorded as injured. No pedestrians or cyclists were struck in this crash.
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Left-turn crash injures driver, passenger▸Aug 20 - Two sedans met at Rockaway Boulevard. One turned left across southbound traffic. Metal hit metal. The straight‑moving BMW took the blow on its left side. The turning car’s right front crumpled. Two people were hurt.
Two sedans collided at 252-18 Rockaway Blvd in Queens. The southbound BMW was going straight when a southbound Nissan made a left turn and struck it. The BMW’s left doors were hit; the Nissan’s right front was damaged. A 27-year-old male driver and a 29-year-old female front passenger were injured. According to the police report, both vehicles’ contributing factors are listed as “Unspecified.” The data point to a left-turn impact by the Nissan against a through-traveling BMW, a classic turning-across path crash. No other contributing factors are listed in the report.
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Chain-reaction rear-end crash on GCP▸Aug 20 - Eastbound on the Grand Central. Cars slowed. A sedan plowed into a stopping Tesla, then an SUV took a hit. One driver was injured, partly ejected. Children rode in back seats. Following too closely and inexperience ruled the morning.
According to the police report, three eastbound vehicles on the Grand Central Parkway were involved when traffic slowed and a rear-end chain reaction followed. A Tesla slowing or stopping was struck from behind by a sedan; an SUV in the mix also sustained back-end damage. One male driver, 36, was injured and partially ejected. Other occupants, including a 7-year-old passenger, were listed with unspecified injuries. The report cites Following Too Closely, Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle, and Driver Inexperience as contributing factors. Multiple drivers are also noted individually for Driver Inexperience and Following Too Closely. No other contributing factors are listed.
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SUV jumps curb on Merrick Boulevard▸Aug 19 - A southbound Jeep struck a man off the roadway on Merrick Boulevard at 220th Street. The SUV’s front end hit hard. The pedestrian went down with back pain. The driver was hurt too. Police cite illness as a factor.
A southbound 2021 Jeep SUV going straight on Merrick Boulevard at 220th Street struck a 41-year-old male pedestrian who was not in the roadway, injuring him. The driver, a 46-year-old woman, was also injured. According to the police report, the SUV sustained center-front damage and “Illnes” was listed as a contributing factor. The data show no pedestrian contributing factors. The listed driver factor points to impaired control behind the wheel. No other driver errors were noted in the file. The crash underscores the danger when a vehicle’s front end reaches people who are outside the roadway.
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SUV lane change ends in injury▸Aug 17 - Eastbound Jeep on Grand Central Parkway changes lanes and hits. Back end crushed. Driver, 57, hurt. Night on the parkway. Metal, speed, and pain in Queens.
An eastbound 2010 Jeep SUV changed lanes on the Grand Central Parkway in Queens and struck another vehicle, with impact and damage to the Jeep’s center back end. The 57-year-old male driver was injured with neck and crush injuries. According to the police report, the Jeep was “Changing Lanes” before the crash and the point of impact was the “Center Back End.” The data lists no pedestrian or cyclist victims, but a driver was hurt. The report does not list specific contributing factors like Failure to Yield or Unsafe Lane Change, yet the maneuver and rear impact show the danger in this move. No other contributing factors are noted.
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Police Pursuit Crash Injures 59-Year-Old Driver▸Aug 17 - A police pursuit on Springfield Blvd ended in a three-sedan crash. A 59-year-old driver suffered back injury and whiplash. Police recorded aggressive driving and improper passing.
Two sedans in a police pursuit and a third sedan collided on Springfield Blvd near Carson St in Queens. A 59-year-old male driver was injured. He complained of back pain and whiplash and was conscious. According to the police report, contributing factors included "Aggressive Driving/Road Rage," and one vehicle was in "Police Pursuit." The report lists driver errors as Aggressive Driving/Road Rage and Passing or Lane Usage Improper. One involved driver held only a permit. Vehicles showed left and right front quarter panel damage consistent with front-quarter impacts.
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Unlicensed Driver, Alcohol in Two-SUV Crash▸Aug 17 - Two SUVs collided northbound on Cross Island Parkway. The driver of one SUV hit the other's left front. A 71-year-old front passenger and a 72-year-old driver were injured. Police recorded Alcohol Involvement and an unlicensed driver.
The driver of one SUV hit the left front of another while both were traveling north on Cross Island Parkway. A 72-year-old man driving one SUV and a 71-year-old front-seat passenger were injured; reported injuries include back and neck complaints. According to the police report, "Alcohol Involvement" was a contributing factor. The report also lists an "Unlicensed" driver for one vehicle. Police recorded those driver failures. Damage is noted to a right rear bumper and a left front quarter panel. No pedestrians or cyclists are listed in the report.
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SUV strikes boy on Springfield Boulevard▸Aug 14 - An SUV going south on Springfield Blvd hit a 13-year-old crossing near 111 Ave. The right front took the blow. The boy suffered a head injury. Sirens cut the night. Queens pavement bears the mark.
A southbound SUV on Springfield Boulevard near 111 Avenue struck a 13-year-old pedestrian. The boy sustained a head injury and was listed as injured. The SUV showed damage on the right-front quarter. According to the police report, the listed contributing factor was “Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion.” No driver charges were recorded in the data. The record does not cite common driver failures like Failure to Yield or Driver Inattention/Distraction, and gives no signal information. The system still put a teen in the path of a heavy SUV at speed on a boulevard built for cars.
14Int 1347-2025
Brooks-Powers co-sponsors crackdown on unlicensed commuter vans, worsening overall street safety.▸Aug 14 - Int 1347-2025 orders TLC, NYPD and DOT to use a compliance checklist and levy maximum fines on unlicensed commuter vans. Punitive enforcement may cut informal transit, push riders to cars and ride‑hail, and raise vehicle volumes that endanger pedestrians and cyclists.
Bill: Int 1347-2025. Status: Sponsorship; sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced and referred August 14, 2025. The matter: "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to enforcing violations against unlicensed commuter vans." Primary sponsor Nantasha M. Williams; co-sponsors Selvena N. Brooks-Powers, Mercedes Narcisse, and Chris Banks. The law orders TLC, with NYPD and DOT, to maintain a checklist and requires officers to issue maximum fines for each violation. It takes effect 120 days after enactment. A safety assessment warns this punitive approach may reduce informal transit in underserved areas, shift trips to private cars and ride‑hail, and increase traffic volumes that endanger pedestrians and cyclists; it adds policing without system-wide safety gains.
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File Int 1347-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
14Int 1347-2025
Brooks-Powers co-sponsors unlicensed commuter van crackdown, worsening overall street safety.▸Aug 14 - Int 1347-2025 orders TLC, NYPD and DOT to cite unlicensed commuter vans and levy maximum fines. It will likely shrink shared rides in transit deserts. Trips will shift to private cars and ride-hail. Pedestrians and cyclists face more exposure on the street.
Int 1347-2025 is at SPONSORSHIP and sits with the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure after introduction on August 14, 2025. The matter is titled, "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to enforcing violations against unlicensed commuter vans." Primary sponsor Nantasha M. Williams introduced the bill. Co-sponsors Selvena N. Brooks-Powers, Mercedes Narcisse, Chris Banks, and Farah N. Louis joined her. The bill orders TLC, with NYPD and DOT, to maintain a compliance checklist and requires officers to issue maximum penalties for every listed violation. Analysts warn punitive enforcement and steep fines will likely reduce shared transit options in transit deserts, push trips to private cars and ride-hail, and increase traffic exposure for pedestrians and cyclists, prioritizing policing over safer operations or street redesign without clear system-wide safety gains.
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File Int 1347-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
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Two SUVs collide at Memphis Ave intersection▸Aug 13 - Two SUVs crashed at Memphis Ave and 254 St. Two women drivers and a 9-year-old boy passenger were injured. Police recorded "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Traffic Control Disregarded."
Two SUVs collided at Memphis Ave and 254 St in Queens. Three people were injured: a 28-year-old female driver with a head contusion, a 55-year-old female driver with whole-body contusions, and a 9-year-old boy passenger with whole-body contusions. According to the police report, contributing factors were "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Traffic Control Disregarded." Police recorded those driver errors for the involved vehicles. Vehicle damage reports show impact to left-front and center-front areas and left-side doors. Lap belts for the injured were noted in the report after the recorded driver errors.
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Driver hits and kills pedestrian on S Conduit▸Aug 13 - A driver traveling east on S Conduit Avenue struck and killed a 52-year-old man in the roadway near 155th Street. The car's center front hit him. He died at the scene.
A driver traveling east on South Conduit Avenue struck a 52-year-old man who was in the roadway near 155th Street. The pedestrian suffered fatal, whole-body injuries and died at the scene. According to the police report, the vehicle was "Going Straight Ahead" and the "Center Front End" was damaged. The report records no driver citations or contributing factors. The crash data notes the pedestrian as "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Not at Intersection" with ped_action listed as "Other Actions in Roadway." No other contributing factors are recorded in the provided data.
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Speeding Car Slams Coffee Truck, Kills Two▸Aug 12 - A speeding car tore through a stop sign in Astoria, struck a parked coffee truck, killed two men on foot, and left wreckage and grief behind.
ABC7 reported on August 12, 2025, that an 84-year-old driver sped through a stop sign at 19th Avenue and 42nd Street, crashing into a parked coffee truck and striking two men. Both pedestrians, ages 41 and 70, died. The Toyota then spun and hit a Volvo making a U-turn. Witness George Giakoumis said the car was "going at least 60+ miles an hour just right through the stop sign." The crash highlights persistent speeding and dangerous driving at this Astoria intersection. The article notes the area is "prone to speeding and racing," raising questions about street safety and enforcement.
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Speeding Car Slams Coffee Truck, Kills Two,
ABC7,
Published 2025-08-12
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Driver of SUV Backed Into Two Sedans▸Aug 11 - The driver of a 2024 BMW SUV backed on 224th Street and struck two parked sedans. A 51‑year‑old woman driver suffered neck pain and abrasions. Police cited driver inattention and unsafe backing.
An SUV driver reversed and hit two parked sedans on 224th Street in Queens, injuring herself. A 51‑year‑old woman driver complained of neck pain and abrasions. According to the police report, contributing factors were Driver Inattention/Distraction and Backing Unsafely. The report lists a 2024 BMW SUV backing (damage to left rear bumper), a 2007 Toyota sedan (center back end damaged, parked) and a 2017 Nissan sedan (left front bumper damaged, parked). Police recorded the BMW driver as licensed and noted multiple occupants with unspecified injuries in the crash dossier.
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SUV T-boned on 181st at 145th▸Aug 8 - Eastbound Ford hit a northbound Nissan at 181st and 145th. Doors crushed. Two drivers hurt. Traffic control ignored, police say. Steel met flesh. Sirens followed.
Two vehicles collided at 181 St and 145 Ave in Queens. An eastbound Ford sedan struck the left side of a northbound Nissan SUV. Two female drivers were injured, with shoulder and upper‑arm pain reported. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Traffic Control Disregarded.” That driver error sits at the heart of this crash. Records list one driver on a permit and the other licensed; both were traveling straight. No pedestrians or cyclists were reported hurt. No other contributing factors are specified in the data.
Aug 25 - A 29-year-old motorcyclist was ejected on the Belt Parkway. He suffered an amputation and remained unconscious. Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction. The motorcycle was demolished; another vehicle had front-end damage.
A 29-year-old man driving a motorcycle was ejected in a crash on the Belt Parkway and suffered an amputation and injuries to his entire body. According to the police report, the motorcycle’s center back end was demolished and another vehicle showed center front end damage. Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction as the contributing factor. The rider was listed unconscious and injured; the report notes he was the motorcycle driver and was ejected. No pedestrians were involved. The record lists the motorcyclist’s complaint as amputation and marks the injury severity as severe.
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Two SUVs Collide at 210 Place, Queens▸Aug 24 - Two SUVs collided at 210 Place and 91 Ave. A 31-year-old driver suffered neck pain. Two rear-seat children, ages 12 and 13, were hurt. An infant passenger was listed with an unspecified injury. Police logged contributing factors as unspecified.
Two SUVs crashed at 210 Place and 91 Ave. A 31-year-old driver reported neck injury and whiplash. Two rear-seat passengers, ages 12 and 13, were hurt. An infant passenger was listed with an unspecified injury. According to the police report, "Both vehicles were going straight, one northbound and one westbound, with impact to the Nissan's left front bumper and the Honda's right rear quarter panel. The report lists contributing factors as 'Unspecified.'" The report records no coded driver errors beyond that. No helmet or signal issues are cited in the police data.
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Sedan strikes man crossing 145 Drive▸Aug 24 - A southbound sedan hit a 61-year-old man at 177 St and 145 Dr. Night. Impact to the car’s right rear. The pedestrian went down with arm injuries. Another quiet Queens corner turned hostile to feet.
A southbound 2020 sedan, entering a parked position, struck a 61-year-old man crossing at 177 Street and 145 Drive in Queens. The pedestrian suffered an elbow and lower-arm injury and was conscious. According to the police report, contributing factors are listed as “Unspecified.” No specific driver errors were recorded in the data. The pedestrian is noted as “Crossing, No Signal, or Crosswalk,” but this is listed after the absence of driver error in the report. The car showed damage at the right rear bumper.
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Unsafe lane change injures child▸Aug 23 - Two sedans going east collided at Hempstead Ave. A hard hit. A toddler in the back seat hurt. Another driver suffered head pain. Police cite unsafe lane changing and distraction. Queens night. Screech. Metal. Fear.
Two eastbound sedans collided near 220-04 Hempstead Ave in Queens. A 2-year-old rear-seat passenger was injured, and a 34-year-old driver reported head pain. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Unsafe Lane Changing.” The report also lists “Driver Inattention/Distraction.” These driver errors led to a center-front impact between the cars, with damage to front ends. Multiple occupants were involved; one driver and the child were recorded as injured. No pedestrians or cyclists were struck in this crash.
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Left-turn crash injures driver, passenger▸Aug 20 - Two sedans met at Rockaway Boulevard. One turned left across southbound traffic. Metal hit metal. The straight‑moving BMW took the blow on its left side. The turning car’s right front crumpled. Two people were hurt.
Two sedans collided at 252-18 Rockaway Blvd in Queens. The southbound BMW was going straight when a southbound Nissan made a left turn and struck it. The BMW’s left doors were hit; the Nissan’s right front was damaged. A 27-year-old male driver and a 29-year-old female front passenger were injured. According to the police report, both vehicles’ contributing factors are listed as “Unspecified.” The data point to a left-turn impact by the Nissan against a through-traveling BMW, a classic turning-across path crash. No other contributing factors are listed in the report.
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Chain-reaction rear-end crash on GCP▸Aug 20 - Eastbound on the Grand Central. Cars slowed. A sedan plowed into a stopping Tesla, then an SUV took a hit. One driver was injured, partly ejected. Children rode in back seats. Following too closely and inexperience ruled the morning.
According to the police report, three eastbound vehicles on the Grand Central Parkway were involved when traffic slowed and a rear-end chain reaction followed. A Tesla slowing or stopping was struck from behind by a sedan; an SUV in the mix also sustained back-end damage. One male driver, 36, was injured and partially ejected. Other occupants, including a 7-year-old passenger, were listed with unspecified injuries. The report cites Following Too Closely, Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle, and Driver Inexperience as contributing factors. Multiple drivers are also noted individually for Driver Inexperience and Following Too Closely. No other contributing factors are listed.
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SUV jumps curb on Merrick Boulevard▸Aug 19 - A southbound Jeep struck a man off the roadway on Merrick Boulevard at 220th Street. The SUV’s front end hit hard. The pedestrian went down with back pain. The driver was hurt too. Police cite illness as a factor.
A southbound 2021 Jeep SUV going straight on Merrick Boulevard at 220th Street struck a 41-year-old male pedestrian who was not in the roadway, injuring him. The driver, a 46-year-old woman, was also injured. According to the police report, the SUV sustained center-front damage and “Illnes” was listed as a contributing factor. The data show no pedestrian contributing factors. The listed driver factor points to impaired control behind the wheel. No other driver errors were noted in the file. The crash underscores the danger when a vehicle’s front end reaches people who are outside the roadway.
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SUV lane change ends in injury▸Aug 17 - Eastbound Jeep on Grand Central Parkway changes lanes and hits. Back end crushed. Driver, 57, hurt. Night on the parkway. Metal, speed, and pain in Queens.
An eastbound 2010 Jeep SUV changed lanes on the Grand Central Parkway in Queens and struck another vehicle, with impact and damage to the Jeep’s center back end. The 57-year-old male driver was injured with neck and crush injuries. According to the police report, the Jeep was “Changing Lanes” before the crash and the point of impact was the “Center Back End.” The data lists no pedestrian or cyclist victims, but a driver was hurt. The report does not list specific contributing factors like Failure to Yield or Unsafe Lane Change, yet the maneuver and rear impact show the danger in this move. No other contributing factors are noted.
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Police Pursuit Crash Injures 59-Year-Old Driver▸Aug 17 - A police pursuit on Springfield Blvd ended in a three-sedan crash. A 59-year-old driver suffered back injury and whiplash. Police recorded aggressive driving and improper passing.
Two sedans in a police pursuit and a third sedan collided on Springfield Blvd near Carson St in Queens. A 59-year-old male driver was injured. He complained of back pain and whiplash and was conscious. According to the police report, contributing factors included "Aggressive Driving/Road Rage," and one vehicle was in "Police Pursuit." The report lists driver errors as Aggressive Driving/Road Rage and Passing or Lane Usage Improper. One involved driver held only a permit. Vehicles showed left and right front quarter panel damage consistent with front-quarter impacts.
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Unlicensed Driver, Alcohol in Two-SUV Crash▸Aug 17 - Two SUVs collided northbound on Cross Island Parkway. The driver of one SUV hit the other's left front. A 71-year-old front passenger and a 72-year-old driver were injured. Police recorded Alcohol Involvement and an unlicensed driver.
The driver of one SUV hit the left front of another while both were traveling north on Cross Island Parkway. A 72-year-old man driving one SUV and a 71-year-old front-seat passenger were injured; reported injuries include back and neck complaints. According to the police report, "Alcohol Involvement" was a contributing factor. The report also lists an "Unlicensed" driver for one vehicle. Police recorded those driver failures. Damage is noted to a right rear bumper and a left front quarter panel. No pedestrians or cyclists are listed in the report.
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SUV strikes boy on Springfield Boulevard▸Aug 14 - An SUV going south on Springfield Blvd hit a 13-year-old crossing near 111 Ave. The right front took the blow. The boy suffered a head injury. Sirens cut the night. Queens pavement bears the mark.
A southbound SUV on Springfield Boulevard near 111 Avenue struck a 13-year-old pedestrian. The boy sustained a head injury and was listed as injured. The SUV showed damage on the right-front quarter. According to the police report, the listed contributing factor was “Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion.” No driver charges were recorded in the data. The record does not cite common driver failures like Failure to Yield or Driver Inattention/Distraction, and gives no signal information. The system still put a teen in the path of a heavy SUV at speed on a boulevard built for cars.
14Int 1347-2025
Brooks-Powers co-sponsors crackdown on unlicensed commuter vans, worsening overall street safety.▸Aug 14 - Int 1347-2025 orders TLC, NYPD and DOT to use a compliance checklist and levy maximum fines on unlicensed commuter vans. Punitive enforcement may cut informal transit, push riders to cars and ride‑hail, and raise vehicle volumes that endanger pedestrians and cyclists.
Bill: Int 1347-2025. Status: Sponsorship; sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced and referred August 14, 2025. The matter: "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to enforcing violations against unlicensed commuter vans." Primary sponsor Nantasha M. Williams; co-sponsors Selvena N. Brooks-Powers, Mercedes Narcisse, and Chris Banks. The law orders TLC, with NYPD and DOT, to maintain a checklist and requires officers to issue maximum fines for each violation. It takes effect 120 days after enactment. A safety assessment warns this punitive approach may reduce informal transit in underserved areas, shift trips to private cars and ride‑hail, and increase traffic volumes that endanger pedestrians and cyclists; it adds policing without system-wide safety gains.
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File Int 1347-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
14Int 1347-2025
Brooks-Powers co-sponsors unlicensed commuter van crackdown, worsening overall street safety.▸Aug 14 - Int 1347-2025 orders TLC, NYPD and DOT to cite unlicensed commuter vans and levy maximum fines. It will likely shrink shared rides in transit deserts. Trips will shift to private cars and ride-hail. Pedestrians and cyclists face more exposure on the street.
Int 1347-2025 is at SPONSORSHIP and sits with the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure after introduction on August 14, 2025. The matter is titled, "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to enforcing violations against unlicensed commuter vans." Primary sponsor Nantasha M. Williams introduced the bill. Co-sponsors Selvena N. Brooks-Powers, Mercedes Narcisse, Chris Banks, and Farah N. Louis joined her. The bill orders TLC, with NYPD and DOT, to maintain a compliance checklist and requires officers to issue maximum penalties for every listed violation. Analysts warn punitive enforcement and steep fines will likely reduce shared transit options in transit deserts, push trips to private cars and ride-hail, and increase traffic exposure for pedestrians and cyclists, prioritizing policing over safer operations or street redesign without clear system-wide safety gains.
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File Int 1347-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
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Two SUVs collide at Memphis Ave intersection▸Aug 13 - Two SUVs crashed at Memphis Ave and 254 St. Two women drivers and a 9-year-old boy passenger were injured. Police recorded "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Traffic Control Disregarded."
Two SUVs collided at Memphis Ave and 254 St in Queens. Three people were injured: a 28-year-old female driver with a head contusion, a 55-year-old female driver with whole-body contusions, and a 9-year-old boy passenger with whole-body contusions. According to the police report, contributing factors were "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Traffic Control Disregarded." Police recorded those driver errors for the involved vehicles. Vehicle damage reports show impact to left-front and center-front areas and left-side doors. Lap belts for the injured were noted in the report after the recorded driver errors.
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Driver hits and kills pedestrian on S Conduit▸Aug 13 - A driver traveling east on S Conduit Avenue struck and killed a 52-year-old man in the roadway near 155th Street. The car's center front hit him. He died at the scene.
A driver traveling east on South Conduit Avenue struck a 52-year-old man who was in the roadway near 155th Street. The pedestrian suffered fatal, whole-body injuries and died at the scene. According to the police report, the vehicle was "Going Straight Ahead" and the "Center Front End" was damaged. The report records no driver citations or contributing factors. The crash data notes the pedestrian as "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Not at Intersection" with ped_action listed as "Other Actions in Roadway." No other contributing factors are recorded in the provided data.
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Speeding Car Slams Coffee Truck, Kills Two▸Aug 12 - A speeding car tore through a stop sign in Astoria, struck a parked coffee truck, killed two men on foot, and left wreckage and grief behind.
ABC7 reported on August 12, 2025, that an 84-year-old driver sped through a stop sign at 19th Avenue and 42nd Street, crashing into a parked coffee truck and striking two men. Both pedestrians, ages 41 and 70, died. The Toyota then spun and hit a Volvo making a U-turn. Witness George Giakoumis said the car was "going at least 60+ miles an hour just right through the stop sign." The crash highlights persistent speeding and dangerous driving at this Astoria intersection. The article notes the area is "prone to speeding and racing," raising questions about street safety and enforcement.
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Speeding Car Slams Coffee Truck, Kills Two,
ABC7,
Published 2025-08-12
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Driver of SUV Backed Into Two Sedans▸Aug 11 - The driver of a 2024 BMW SUV backed on 224th Street and struck two parked sedans. A 51‑year‑old woman driver suffered neck pain and abrasions. Police cited driver inattention and unsafe backing.
An SUV driver reversed and hit two parked sedans on 224th Street in Queens, injuring herself. A 51‑year‑old woman driver complained of neck pain and abrasions. According to the police report, contributing factors were Driver Inattention/Distraction and Backing Unsafely. The report lists a 2024 BMW SUV backing (damage to left rear bumper), a 2007 Toyota sedan (center back end damaged, parked) and a 2017 Nissan sedan (left front bumper damaged, parked). Police recorded the BMW driver as licensed and noted multiple occupants with unspecified injuries in the crash dossier.
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SUV T-boned on 181st at 145th▸Aug 8 - Eastbound Ford hit a northbound Nissan at 181st and 145th. Doors crushed. Two drivers hurt. Traffic control ignored, police say. Steel met flesh. Sirens followed.
Two vehicles collided at 181 St and 145 Ave in Queens. An eastbound Ford sedan struck the left side of a northbound Nissan SUV. Two female drivers were injured, with shoulder and upper‑arm pain reported. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Traffic Control Disregarded.” That driver error sits at the heart of this crash. Records list one driver on a permit and the other licensed; both were traveling straight. No pedestrians or cyclists were reported hurt. No other contributing factors are specified in the data.
Aug 24 - Two SUVs collided at 210 Place and 91 Ave. A 31-year-old driver suffered neck pain. Two rear-seat children, ages 12 and 13, were hurt. An infant passenger was listed with an unspecified injury. Police logged contributing factors as unspecified.
Two SUVs crashed at 210 Place and 91 Ave. A 31-year-old driver reported neck injury and whiplash. Two rear-seat passengers, ages 12 and 13, were hurt. An infant passenger was listed with an unspecified injury. According to the police report, "Both vehicles were going straight, one northbound and one westbound, with impact to the Nissan's left front bumper and the Honda's right rear quarter panel. The report lists contributing factors as 'Unspecified.'" The report records no coded driver errors beyond that. No helmet or signal issues are cited in the police data.
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Sedan strikes man crossing 145 Drive▸Aug 24 - A southbound sedan hit a 61-year-old man at 177 St and 145 Dr. Night. Impact to the car’s right rear. The pedestrian went down with arm injuries. Another quiet Queens corner turned hostile to feet.
A southbound 2020 sedan, entering a parked position, struck a 61-year-old man crossing at 177 Street and 145 Drive in Queens. The pedestrian suffered an elbow and lower-arm injury and was conscious. According to the police report, contributing factors are listed as “Unspecified.” No specific driver errors were recorded in the data. The pedestrian is noted as “Crossing, No Signal, or Crosswalk,” but this is listed after the absence of driver error in the report. The car showed damage at the right rear bumper.
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Unsafe lane change injures child▸Aug 23 - Two sedans going east collided at Hempstead Ave. A hard hit. A toddler in the back seat hurt. Another driver suffered head pain. Police cite unsafe lane changing and distraction. Queens night. Screech. Metal. Fear.
Two eastbound sedans collided near 220-04 Hempstead Ave in Queens. A 2-year-old rear-seat passenger was injured, and a 34-year-old driver reported head pain. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Unsafe Lane Changing.” The report also lists “Driver Inattention/Distraction.” These driver errors led to a center-front impact between the cars, with damage to front ends. Multiple occupants were involved; one driver and the child were recorded as injured. No pedestrians or cyclists were struck in this crash.
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Left-turn crash injures driver, passenger▸Aug 20 - Two sedans met at Rockaway Boulevard. One turned left across southbound traffic. Metal hit metal. The straight‑moving BMW took the blow on its left side. The turning car’s right front crumpled. Two people were hurt.
Two sedans collided at 252-18 Rockaway Blvd in Queens. The southbound BMW was going straight when a southbound Nissan made a left turn and struck it. The BMW’s left doors were hit; the Nissan’s right front was damaged. A 27-year-old male driver and a 29-year-old female front passenger were injured. According to the police report, both vehicles’ contributing factors are listed as “Unspecified.” The data point to a left-turn impact by the Nissan against a through-traveling BMW, a classic turning-across path crash. No other contributing factors are listed in the report.
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Chain-reaction rear-end crash on GCP▸Aug 20 - Eastbound on the Grand Central. Cars slowed. A sedan plowed into a stopping Tesla, then an SUV took a hit. One driver was injured, partly ejected. Children rode in back seats. Following too closely and inexperience ruled the morning.
According to the police report, three eastbound vehicles on the Grand Central Parkway were involved when traffic slowed and a rear-end chain reaction followed. A Tesla slowing or stopping was struck from behind by a sedan; an SUV in the mix also sustained back-end damage. One male driver, 36, was injured and partially ejected. Other occupants, including a 7-year-old passenger, were listed with unspecified injuries. The report cites Following Too Closely, Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle, and Driver Inexperience as contributing factors. Multiple drivers are also noted individually for Driver Inexperience and Following Too Closely. No other contributing factors are listed.
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SUV jumps curb on Merrick Boulevard▸Aug 19 - A southbound Jeep struck a man off the roadway on Merrick Boulevard at 220th Street. The SUV’s front end hit hard. The pedestrian went down with back pain. The driver was hurt too. Police cite illness as a factor.
A southbound 2021 Jeep SUV going straight on Merrick Boulevard at 220th Street struck a 41-year-old male pedestrian who was not in the roadway, injuring him. The driver, a 46-year-old woman, was also injured. According to the police report, the SUV sustained center-front damage and “Illnes” was listed as a contributing factor. The data show no pedestrian contributing factors. The listed driver factor points to impaired control behind the wheel. No other driver errors were noted in the file. The crash underscores the danger when a vehicle’s front end reaches people who are outside the roadway.
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SUV lane change ends in injury▸Aug 17 - Eastbound Jeep on Grand Central Parkway changes lanes and hits. Back end crushed. Driver, 57, hurt. Night on the parkway. Metal, speed, and pain in Queens.
An eastbound 2010 Jeep SUV changed lanes on the Grand Central Parkway in Queens and struck another vehicle, with impact and damage to the Jeep’s center back end. The 57-year-old male driver was injured with neck and crush injuries. According to the police report, the Jeep was “Changing Lanes” before the crash and the point of impact was the “Center Back End.” The data lists no pedestrian or cyclist victims, but a driver was hurt. The report does not list specific contributing factors like Failure to Yield or Unsafe Lane Change, yet the maneuver and rear impact show the danger in this move. No other contributing factors are noted.
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Police Pursuit Crash Injures 59-Year-Old Driver▸Aug 17 - A police pursuit on Springfield Blvd ended in a three-sedan crash. A 59-year-old driver suffered back injury and whiplash. Police recorded aggressive driving and improper passing.
Two sedans in a police pursuit and a third sedan collided on Springfield Blvd near Carson St in Queens. A 59-year-old male driver was injured. He complained of back pain and whiplash and was conscious. According to the police report, contributing factors included "Aggressive Driving/Road Rage," and one vehicle was in "Police Pursuit." The report lists driver errors as Aggressive Driving/Road Rage and Passing or Lane Usage Improper. One involved driver held only a permit. Vehicles showed left and right front quarter panel damage consistent with front-quarter impacts.
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Unlicensed Driver, Alcohol in Two-SUV Crash▸Aug 17 - Two SUVs collided northbound on Cross Island Parkway. The driver of one SUV hit the other's left front. A 71-year-old front passenger and a 72-year-old driver were injured. Police recorded Alcohol Involvement and an unlicensed driver.
The driver of one SUV hit the left front of another while both were traveling north on Cross Island Parkway. A 72-year-old man driving one SUV and a 71-year-old front-seat passenger were injured; reported injuries include back and neck complaints. According to the police report, "Alcohol Involvement" was a contributing factor. The report also lists an "Unlicensed" driver for one vehicle. Police recorded those driver failures. Damage is noted to a right rear bumper and a left front quarter panel. No pedestrians or cyclists are listed in the report.
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SUV strikes boy on Springfield Boulevard▸Aug 14 - An SUV going south on Springfield Blvd hit a 13-year-old crossing near 111 Ave. The right front took the blow. The boy suffered a head injury. Sirens cut the night. Queens pavement bears the mark.
A southbound SUV on Springfield Boulevard near 111 Avenue struck a 13-year-old pedestrian. The boy sustained a head injury and was listed as injured. The SUV showed damage on the right-front quarter. According to the police report, the listed contributing factor was “Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion.” No driver charges were recorded in the data. The record does not cite common driver failures like Failure to Yield or Driver Inattention/Distraction, and gives no signal information. The system still put a teen in the path of a heavy SUV at speed on a boulevard built for cars.
14Int 1347-2025
Brooks-Powers co-sponsors crackdown on unlicensed commuter vans, worsening overall street safety.▸Aug 14 - Int 1347-2025 orders TLC, NYPD and DOT to use a compliance checklist and levy maximum fines on unlicensed commuter vans. Punitive enforcement may cut informal transit, push riders to cars and ride‑hail, and raise vehicle volumes that endanger pedestrians and cyclists.
Bill: Int 1347-2025. Status: Sponsorship; sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced and referred August 14, 2025. The matter: "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to enforcing violations against unlicensed commuter vans." Primary sponsor Nantasha M. Williams; co-sponsors Selvena N. Brooks-Powers, Mercedes Narcisse, and Chris Banks. The law orders TLC, with NYPD and DOT, to maintain a checklist and requires officers to issue maximum fines for each violation. It takes effect 120 days after enactment. A safety assessment warns this punitive approach may reduce informal transit in underserved areas, shift trips to private cars and ride‑hail, and increase traffic volumes that endanger pedestrians and cyclists; it adds policing without system-wide safety gains.
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File Int 1347-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
14Int 1347-2025
Brooks-Powers co-sponsors unlicensed commuter van crackdown, worsening overall street safety.▸Aug 14 - Int 1347-2025 orders TLC, NYPD and DOT to cite unlicensed commuter vans and levy maximum fines. It will likely shrink shared rides in transit deserts. Trips will shift to private cars and ride-hail. Pedestrians and cyclists face more exposure on the street.
Int 1347-2025 is at SPONSORSHIP and sits with the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure after introduction on August 14, 2025. The matter is titled, "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to enforcing violations against unlicensed commuter vans." Primary sponsor Nantasha M. Williams introduced the bill. Co-sponsors Selvena N. Brooks-Powers, Mercedes Narcisse, Chris Banks, and Farah N. Louis joined her. The bill orders TLC, with NYPD and DOT, to maintain a compliance checklist and requires officers to issue maximum penalties for every listed violation. Analysts warn punitive enforcement and steep fines will likely reduce shared transit options in transit deserts, push trips to private cars and ride-hail, and increase traffic exposure for pedestrians and cyclists, prioritizing policing over safer operations or street redesign without clear system-wide safety gains.
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File Int 1347-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
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Two SUVs collide at Memphis Ave intersection▸Aug 13 - Two SUVs crashed at Memphis Ave and 254 St. Two women drivers and a 9-year-old boy passenger were injured. Police recorded "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Traffic Control Disregarded."
Two SUVs collided at Memphis Ave and 254 St in Queens. Three people were injured: a 28-year-old female driver with a head contusion, a 55-year-old female driver with whole-body contusions, and a 9-year-old boy passenger with whole-body contusions. According to the police report, contributing factors were "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Traffic Control Disregarded." Police recorded those driver errors for the involved vehicles. Vehicle damage reports show impact to left-front and center-front areas and left-side doors. Lap belts for the injured were noted in the report after the recorded driver errors.
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Driver hits and kills pedestrian on S Conduit▸Aug 13 - A driver traveling east on S Conduit Avenue struck and killed a 52-year-old man in the roadway near 155th Street. The car's center front hit him. He died at the scene.
A driver traveling east on South Conduit Avenue struck a 52-year-old man who was in the roadway near 155th Street. The pedestrian suffered fatal, whole-body injuries and died at the scene. According to the police report, the vehicle was "Going Straight Ahead" and the "Center Front End" was damaged. The report records no driver citations or contributing factors. The crash data notes the pedestrian as "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Not at Intersection" with ped_action listed as "Other Actions in Roadway." No other contributing factors are recorded in the provided data.
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Speeding Car Slams Coffee Truck, Kills Two▸Aug 12 - A speeding car tore through a stop sign in Astoria, struck a parked coffee truck, killed two men on foot, and left wreckage and grief behind.
ABC7 reported on August 12, 2025, that an 84-year-old driver sped through a stop sign at 19th Avenue and 42nd Street, crashing into a parked coffee truck and striking two men. Both pedestrians, ages 41 and 70, died. The Toyota then spun and hit a Volvo making a U-turn. Witness George Giakoumis said the car was "going at least 60+ miles an hour just right through the stop sign." The crash highlights persistent speeding and dangerous driving at this Astoria intersection. The article notes the area is "prone to speeding and racing," raising questions about street safety and enforcement.
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Speeding Car Slams Coffee Truck, Kills Two,
ABC7,
Published 2025-08-12
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Driver of SUV Backed Into Two Sedans▸Aug 11 - The driver of a 2024 BMW SUV backed on 224th Street and struck two parked sedans. A 51‑year‑old woman driver suffered neck pain and abrasions. Police cited driver inattention and unsafe backing.
An SUV driver reversed and hit two parked sedans on 224th Street in Queens, injuring herself. A 51‑year‑old woman driver complained of neck pain and abrasions. According to the police report, contributing factors were Driver Inattention/Distraction and Backing Unsafely. The report lists a 2024 BMW SUV backing (damage to left rear bumper), a 2007 Toyota sedan (center back end damaged, parked) and a 2017 Nissan sedan (left front bumper damaged, parked). Police recorded the BMW driver as licensed and noted multiple occupants with unspecified injuries in the crash dossier.
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SUV T-boned on 181st at 145th▸Aug 8 - Eastbound Ford hit a northbound Nissan at 181st and 145th. Doors crushed. Two drivers hurt. Traffic control ignored, police say. Steel met flesh. Sirens followed.
Two vehicles collided at 181 St and 145 Ave in Queens. An eastbound Ford sedan struck the left side of a northbound Nissan SUV. Two female drivers were injured, with shoulder and upper‑arm pain reported. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Traffic Control Disregarded.” That driver error sits at the heart of this crash. Records list one driver on a permit and the other licensed; both were traveling straight. No pedestrians or cyclists were reported hurt. No other contributing factors are specified in the data.
Aug 24 - A southbound sedan hit a 61-year-old man at 177 St and 145 Dr. Night. Impact to the car’s right rear. The pedestrian went down with arm injuries. Another quiet Queens corner turned hostile to feet.
A southbound 2020 sedan, entering a parked position, struck a 61-year-old man crossing at 177 Street and 145 Drive in Queens. The pedestrian suffered an elbow and lower-arm injury and was conscious. According to the police report, contributing factors are listed as “Unspecified.” No specific driver errors were recorded in the data. The pedestrian is noted as “Crossing, No Signal, or Crosswalk,” but this is listed after the absence of driver error in the report. The car showed damage at the right rear bumper.
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Unsafe lane change injures child▸Aug 23 - Two sedans going east collided at Hempstead Ave. A hard hit. A toddler in the back seat hurt. Another driver suffered head pain. Police cite unsafe lane changing and distraction. Queens night. Screech. Metal. Fear.
Two eastbound sedans collided near 220-04 Hempstead Ave in Queens. A 2-year-old rear-seat passenger was injured, and a 34-year-old driver reported head pain. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Unsafe Lane Changing.” The report also lists “Driver Inattention/Distraction.” These driver errors led to a center-front impact between the cars, with damage to front ends. Multiple occupants were involved; one driver and the child were recorded as injured. No pedestrians or cyclists were struck in this crash.
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Left-turn crash injures driver, passenger▸Aug 20 - Two sedans met at Rockaway Boulevard. One turned left across southbound traffic. Metal hit metal. The straight‑moving BMW took the blow on its left side. The turning car’s right front crumpled. Two people were hurt.
Two sedans collided at 252-18 Rockaway Blvd in Queens. The southbound BMW was going straight when a southbound Nissan made a left turn and struck it. The BMW’s left doors were hit; the Nissan’s right front was damaged. A 27-year-old male driver and a 29-year-old female front passenger were injured. According to the police report, both vehicles’ contributing factors are listed as “Unspecified.” The data point to a left-turn impact by the Nissan against a through-traveling BMW, a classic turning-across path crash. No other contributing factors are listed in the report.
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Chain-reaction rear-end crash on GCP▸Aug 20 - Eastbound on the Grand Central. Cars slowed. A sedan plowed into a stopping Tesla, then an SUV took a hit. One driver was injured, partly ejected. Children rode in back seats. Following too closely and inexperience ruled the morning.
According to the police report, three eastbound vehicles on the Grand Central Parkway were involved when traffic slowed and a rear-end chain reaction followed. A Tesla slowing or stopping was struck from behind by a sedan; an SUV in the mix also sustained back-end damage. One male driver, 36, was injured and partially ejected. Other occupants, including a 7-year-old passenger, were listed with unspecified injuries. The report cites Following Too Closely, Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle, and Driver Inexperience as contributing factors. Multiple drivers are also noted individually for Driver Inexperience and Following Too Closely. No other contributing factors are listed.
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SUV jumps curb on Merrick Boulevard▸Aug 19 - A southbound Jeep struck a man off the roadway on Merrick Boulevard at 220th Street. The SUV’s front end hit hard. The pedestrian went down with back pain. The driver was hurt too. Police cite illness as a factor.
A southbound 2021 Jeep SUV going straight on Merrick Boulevard at 220th Street struck a 41-year-old male pedestrian who was not in the roadway, injuring him. The driver, a 46-year-old woman, was also injured. According to the police report, the SUV sustained center-front damage and “Illnes” was listed as a contributing factor. The data show no pedestrian contributing factors. The listed driver factor points to impaired control behind the wheel. No other driver errors were noted in the file. The crash underscores the danger when a vehicle’s front end reaches people who are outside the roadway.
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SUV lane change ends in injury▸Aug 17 - Eastbound Jeep on Grand Central Parkway changes lanes and hits. Back end crushed. Driver, 57, hurt. Night on the parkway. Metal, speed, and pain in Queens.
An eastbound 2010 Jeep SUV changed lanes on the Grand Central Parkway in Queens and struck another vehicle, with impact and damage to the Jeep’s center back end. The 57-year-old male driver was injured with neck and crush injuries. According to the police report, the Jeep was “Changing Lanes” before the crash and the point of impact was the “Center Back End.” The data lists no pedestrian or cyclist victims, but a driver was hurt. The report does not list specific contributing factors like Failure to Yield or Unsafe Lane Change, yet the maneuver and rear impact show the danger in this move. No other contributing factors are noted.
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Police Pursuit Crash Injures 59-Year-Old Driver▸Aug 17 - A police pursuit on Springfield Blvd ended in a three-sedan crash. A 59-year-old driver suffered back injury and whiplash. Police recorded aggressive driving and improper passing.
Two sedans in a police pursuit and a third sedan collided on Springfield Blvd near Carson St in Queens. A 59-year-old male driver was injured. He complained of back pain and whiplash and was conscious. According to the police report, contributing factors included "Aggressive Driving/Road Rage," and one vehicle was in "Police Pursuit." The report lists driver errors as Aggressive Driving/Road Rage and Passing or Lane Usage Improper. One involved driver held only a permit. Vehicles showed left and right front quarter panel damage consistent with front-quarter impacts.
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Unlicensed Driver, Alcohol in Two-SUV Crash▸Aug 17 - Two SUVs collided northbound on Cross Island Parkway. The driver of one SUV hit the other's left front. A 71-year-old front passenger and a 72-year-old driver were injured. Police recorded Alcohol Involvement and an unlicensed driver.
The driver of one SUV hit the left front of another while both were traveling north on Cross Island Parkway. A 72-year-old man driving one SUV and a 71-year-old front-seat passenger were injured; reported injuries include back and neck complaints. According to the police report, "Alcohol Involvement" was a contributing factor. The report also lists an "Unlicensed" driver for one vehicle. Police recorded those driver failures. Damage is noted to a right rear bumper and a left front quarter panel. No pedestrians or cyclists are listed in the report.
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SUV strikes boy on Springfield Boulevard▸Aug 14 - An SUV going south on Springfield Blvd hit a 13-year-old crossing near 111 Ave. The right front took the blow. The boy suffered a head injury. Sirens cut the night. Queens pavement bears the mark.
A southbound SUV on Springfield Boulevard near 111 Avenue struck a 13-year-old pedestrian. The boy sustained a head injury and was listed as injured. The SUV showed damage on the right-front quarter. According to the police report, the listed contributing factor was “Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion.” No driver charges were recorded in the data. The record does not cite common driver failures like Failure to Yield or Driver Inattention/Distraction, and gives no signal information. The system still put a teen in the path of a heavy SUV at speed on a boulevard built for cars.
14Int 1347-2025
Brooks-Powers co-sponsors crackdown on unlicensed commuter vans, worsening overall street safety.▸Aug 14 - Int 1347-2025 orders TLC, NYPD and DOT to use a compliance checklist and levy maximum fines on unlicensed commuter vans. Punitive enforcement may cut informal transit, push riders to cars and ride‑hail, and raise vehicle volumes that endanger pedestrians and cyclists.
Bill: Int 1347-2025. Status: Sponsorship; sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced and referred August 14, 2025. The matter: "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to enforcing violations against unlicensed commuter vans." Primary sponsor Nantasha M. Williams; co-sponsors Selvena N. Brooks-Powers, Mercedes Narcisse, and Chris Banks. The law orders TLC, with NYPD and DOT, to maintain a checklist and requires officers to issue maximum fines for each violation. It takes effect 120 days after enactment. A safety assessment warns this punitive approach may reduce informal transit in underserved areas, shift trips to private cars and ride‑hail, and increase traffic volumes that endanger pedestrians and cyclists; it adds policing without system-wide safety gains.
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File Int 1347-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
14Int 1347-2025
Brooks-Powers co-sponsors unlicensed commuter van crackdown, worsening overall street safety.▸Aug 14 - Int 1347-2025 orders TLC, NYPD and DOT to cite unlicensed commuter vans and levy maximum fines. It will likely shrink shared rides in transit deserts. Trips will shift to private cars and ride-hail. Pedestrians and cyclists face more exposure on the street.
Int 1347-2025 is at SPONSORSHIP and sits with the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure after introduction on August 14, 2025. The matter is titled, "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to enforcing violations against unlicensed commuter vans." Primary sponsor Nantasha M. Williams introduced the bill. Co-sponsors Selvena N. Brooks-Powers, Mercedes Narcisse, Chris Banks, and Farah N. Louis joined her. The bill orders TLC, with NYPD and DOT, to maintain a compliance checklist and requires officers to issue maximum penalties for every listed violation. Analysts warn punitive enforcement and steep fines will likely reduce shared transit options in transit deserts, push trips to private cars and ride-hail, and increase traffic exposure for pedestrians and cyclists, prioritizing policing over safer operations or street redesign without clear system-wide safety gains.
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File Int 1347-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
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Two SUVs collide at Memphis Ave intersection▸Aug 13 - Two SUVs crashed at Memphis Ave and 254 St. Two women drivers and a 9-year-old boy passenger were injured. Police recorded "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Traffic Control Disregarded."
Two SUVs collided at Memphis Ave and 254 St in Queens. Three people were injured: a 28-year-old female driver with a head contusion, a 55-year-old female driver with whole-body contusions, and a 9-year-old boy passenger with whole-body contusions. According to the police report, contributing factors were "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Traffic Control Disregarded." Police recorded those driver errors for the involved vehicles. Vehicle damage reports show impact to left-front and center-front areas and left-side doors. Lap belts for the injured were noted in the report after the recorded driver errors.
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Driver hits and kills pedestrian on S Conduit▸Aug 13 - A driver traveling east on S Conduit Avenue struck and killed a 52-year-old man in the roadway near 155th Street. The car's center front hit him. He died at the scene.
A driver traveling east on South Conduit Avenue struck a 52-year-old man who was in the roadway near 155th Street. The pedestrian suffered fatal, whole-body injuries and died at the scene. According to the police report, the vehicle was "Going Straight Ahead" and the "Center Front End" was damaged. The report records no driver citations or contributing factors. The crash data notes the pedestrian as "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Not at Intersection" with ped_action listed as "Other Actions in Roadway." No other contributing factors are recorded in the provided data.
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Speeding Car Slams Coffee Truck, Kills Two▸Aug 12 - A speeding car tore through a stop sign in Astoria, struck a parked coffee truck, killed two men on foot, and left wreckage and grief behind.
ABC7 reported on August 12, 2025, that an 84-year-old driver sped through a stop sign at 19th Avenue and 42nd Street, crashing into a parked coffee truck and striking two men. Both pedestrians, ages 41 and 70, died. The Toyota then spun and hit a Volvo making a U-turn. Witness George Giakoumis said the car was "going at least 60+ miles an hour just right through the stop sign." The crash highlights persistent speeding and dangerous driving at this Astoria intersection. The article notes the area is "prone to speeding and racing," raising questions about street safety and enforcement.
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Speeding Car Slams Coffee Truck, Kills Two,
ABC7,
Published 2025-08-12
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Driver of SUV Backed Into Two Sedans▸Aug 11 - The driver of a 2024 BMW SUV backed on 224th Street and struck two parked sedans. A 51‑year‑old woman driver suffered neck pain and abrasions. Police cited driver inattention and unsafe backing.
An SUV driver reversed and hit two parked sedans on 224th Street in Queens, injuring herself. A 51‑year‑old woman driver complained of neck pain and abrasions. According to the police report, contributing factors were Driver Inattention/Distraction and Backing Unsafely. The report lists a 2024 BMW SUV backing (damage to left rear bumper), a 2007 Toyota sedan (center back end damaged, parked) and a 2017 Nissan sedan (left front bumper damaged, parked). Police recorded the BMW driver as licensed and noted multiple occupants with unspecified injuries in the crash dossier.
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SUV T-boned on 181st at 145th▸Aug 8 - Eastbound Ford hit a northbound Nissan at 181st and 145th. Doors crushed. Two drivers hurt. Traffic control ignored, police say. Steel met flesh. Sirens followed.
Two vehicles collided at 181 St and 145 Ave in Queens. An eastbound Ford sedan struck the left side of a northbound Nissan SUV. Two female drivers were injured, with shoulder and upper‑arm pain reported. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Traffic Control Disregarded.” That driver error sits at the heart of this crash. Records list one driver on a permit and the other licensed; both were traveling straight. No pedestrians or cyclists were reported hurt. No other contributing factors are specified in the data.
Aug 23 - Two sedans going east collided at Hempstead Ave. A hard hit. A toddler in the back seat hurt. Another driver suffered head pain. Police cite unsafe lane changing and distraction. Queens night. Screech. Metal. Fear.
Two eastbound sedans collided near 220-04 Hempstead Ave in Queens. A 2-year-old rear-seat passenger was injured, and a 34-year-old driver reported head pain. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Unsafe Lane Changing.” The report also lists “Driver Inattention/Distraction.” These driver errors led to a center-front impact between the cars, with damage to front ends. Multiple occupants were involved; one driver and the child were recorded as injured. No pedestrians or cyclists were struck in this crash.
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Left-turn crash injures driver, passenger▸Aug 20 - Two sedans met at Rockaway Boulevard. One turned left across southbound traffic. Metal hit metal. The straight‑moving BMW took the blow on its left side. The turning car’s right front crumpled. Two people were hurt.
Two sedans collided at 252-18 Rockaway Blvd in Queens. The southbound BMW was going straight when a southbound Nissan made a left turn and struck it. The BMW’s left doors were hit; the Nissan’s right front was damaged. A 27-year-old male driver and a 29-year-old female front passenger were injured. According to the police report, both vehicles’ contributing factors are listed as “Unspecified.” The data point to a left-turn impact by the Nissan against a through-traveling BMW, a classic turning-across path crash. No other contributing factors are listed in the report.
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Chain-reaction rear-end crash on GCP▸Aug 20 - Eastbound on the Grand Central. Cars slowed. A sedan plowed into a stopping Tesla, then an SUV took a hit. One driver was injured, partly ejected. Children rode in back seats. Following too closely and inexperience ruled the morning.
According to the police report, three eastbound vehicles on the Grand Central Parkway were involved when traffic slowed and a rear-end chain reaction followed. A Tesla slowing or stopping was struck from behind by a sedan; an SUV in the mix also sustained back-end damage. One male driver, 36, was injured and partially ejected. Other occupants, including a 7-year-old passenger, were listed with unspecified injuries. The report cites Following Too Closely, Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle, and Driver Inexperience as contributing factors. Multiple drivers are also noted individually for Driver Inexperience and Following Too Closely. No other contributing factors are listed.
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SUV jumps curb on Merrick Boulevard▸Aug 19 - A southbound Jeep struck a man off the roadway on Merrick Boulevard at 220th Street. The SUV’s front end hit hard. The pedestrian went down with back pain. The driver was hurt too. Police cite illness as a factor.
A southbound 2021 Jeep SUV going straight on Merrick Boulevard at 220th Street struck a 41-year-old male pedestrian who was not in the roadway, injuring him. The driver, a 46-year-old woman, was also injured. According to the police report, the SUV sustained center-front damage and “Illnes” was listed as a contributing factor. The data show no pedestrian contributing factors. The listed driver factor points to impaired control behind the wheel. No other driver errors were noted in the file. The crash underscores the danger when a vehicle’s front end reaches people who are outside the roadway.
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SUV lane change ends in injury▸Aug 17 - Eastbound Jeep on Grand Central Parkway changes lanes and hits. Back end crushed. Driver, 57, hurt. Night on the parkway. Metal, speed, and pain in Queens.
An eastbound 2010 Jeep SUV changed lanes on the Grand Central Parkway in Queens and struck another vehicle, with impact and damage to the Jeep’s center back end. The 57-year-old male driver was injured with neck and crush injuries. According to the police report, the Jeep was “Changing Lanes” before the crash and the point of impact was the “Center Back End.” The data lists no pedestrian or cyclist victims, but a driver was hurt. The report does not list specific contributing factors like Failure to Yield or Unsafe Lane Change, yet the maneuver and rear impact show the danger in this move. No other contributing factors are noted.
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Police Pursuit Crash Injures 59-Year-Old Driver▸Aug 17 - A police pursuit on Springfield Blvd ended in a three-sedan crash. A 59-year-old driver suffered back injury and whiplash. Police recorded aggressive driving and improper passing.
Two sedans in a police pursuit and a third sedan collided on Springfield Blvd near Carson St in Queens. A 59-year-old male driver was injured. He complained of back pain and whiplash and was conscious. According to the police report, contributing factors included "Aggressive Driving/Road Rage," and one vehicle was in "Police Pursuit." The report lists driver errors as Aggressive Driving/Road Rage and Passing or Lane Usage Improper. One involved driver held only a permit. Vehicles showed left and right front quarter panel damage consistent with front-quarter impacts.
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Unlicensed Driver, Alcohol in Two-SUV Crash▸Aug 17 - Two SUVs collided northbound on Cross Island Parkway. The driver of one SUV hit the other's left front. A 71-year-old front passenger and a 72-year-old driver were injured. Police recorded Alcohol Involvement and an unlicensed driver.
The driver of one SUV hit the left front of another while both were traveling north on Cross Island Parkway. A 72-year-old man driving one SUV and a 71-year-old front-seat passenger were injured; reported injuries include back and neck complaints. According to the police report, "Alcohol Involvement" was a contributing factor. The report also lists an "Unlicensed" driver for one vehicle. Police recorded those driver failures. Damage is noted to a right rear bumper and a left front quarter panel. No pedestrians or cyclists are listed in the report.
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SUV strikes boy on Springfield Boulevard▸Aug 14 - An SUV going south on Springfield Blvd hit a 13-year-old crossing near 111 Ave. The right front took the blow. The boy suffered a head injury. Sirens cut the night. Queens pavement bears the mark.
A southbound SUV on Springfield Boulevard near 111 Avenue struck a 13-year-old pedestrian. The boy sustained a head injury and was listed as injured. The SUV showed damage on the right-front quarter. According to the police report, the listed contributing factor was “Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion.” No driver charges were recorded in the data. The record does not cite common driver failures like Failure to Yield or Driver Inattention/Distraction, and gives no signal information. The system still put a teen in the path of a heavy SUV at speed on a boulevard built for cars.
14Int 1347-2025
Brooks-Powers co-sponsors crackdown on unlicensed commuter vans, worsening overall street safety.▸Aug 14 - Int 1347-2025 orders TLC, NYPD and DOT to use a compliance checklist and levy maximum fines on unlicensed commuter vans. Punitive enforcement may cut informal transit, push riders to cars and ride‑hail, and raise vehicle volumes that endanger pedestrians and cyclists.
Bill: Int 1347-2025. Status: Sponsorship; sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced and referred August 14, 2025. The matter: "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to enforcing violations against unlicensed commuter vans." Primary sponsor Nantasha M. Williams; co-sponsors Selvena N. Brooks-Powers, Mercedes Narcisse, and Chris Banks. The law orders TLC, with NYPD and DOT, to maintain a checklist and requires officers to issue maximum fines for each violation. It takes effect 120 days after enactment. A safety assessment warns this punitive approach may reduce informal transit in underserved areas, shift trips to private cars and ride‑hail, and increase traffic volumes that endanger pedestrians and cyclists; it adds policing without system-wide safety gains.
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File Int 1347-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
14Int 1347-2025
Brooks-Powers co-sponsors unlicensed commuter van crackdown, worsening overall street safety.▸Aug 14 - Int 1347-2025 orders TLC, NYPD and DOT to cite unlicensed commuter vans and levy maximum fines. It will likely shrink shared rides in transit deserts. Trips will shift to private cars and ride-hail. Pedestrians and cyclists face more exposure on the street.
Int 1347-2025 is at SPONSORSHIP and sits with the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure after introduction on August 14, 2025. The matter is titled, "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to enforcing violations against unlicensed commuter vans." Primary sponsor Nantasha M. Williams introduced the bill. Co-sponsors Selvena N. Brooks-Powers, Mercedes Narcisse, Chris Banks, and Farah N. Louis joined her. The bill orders TLC, with NYPD and DOT, to maintain a compliance checklist and requires officers to issue maximum penalties for every listed violation. Analysts warn punitive enforcement and steep fines will likely reduce shared transit options in transit deserts, push trips to private cars and ride-hail, and increase traffic exposure for pedestrians and cyclists, prioritizing policing over safer operations or street redesign without clear system-wide safety gains.
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File Int 1347-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
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Two SUVs collide at Memphis Ave intersection▸Aug 13 - Two SUVs crashed at Memphis Ave and 254 St. Two women drivers and a 9-year-old boy passenger were injured. Police recorded "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Traffic Control Disregarded."
Two SUVs collided at Memphis Ave and 254 St in Queens. Three people were injured: a 28-year-old female driver with a head contusion, a 55-year-old female driver with whole-body contusions, and a 9-year-old boy passenger with whole-body contusions. According to the police report, contributing factors were "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Traffic Control Disregarded." Police recorded those driver errors for the involved vehicles. Vehicle damage reports show impact to left-front and center-front areas and left-side doors. Lap belts for the injured were noted in the report after the recorded driver errors.
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Driver hits and kills pedestrian on S Conduit▸Aug 13 - A driver traveling east on S Conduit Avenue struck and killed a 52-year-old man in the roadway near 155th Street. The car's center front hit him. He died at the scene.
A driver traveling east on South Conduit Avenue struck a 52-year-old man who was in the roadway near 155th Street. The pedestrian suffered fatal, whole-body injuries and died at the scene. According to the police report, the vehicle was "Going Straight Ahead" and the "Center Front End" was damaged. The report records no driver citations or contributing factors. The crash data notes the pedestrian as "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Not at Intersection" with ped_action listed as "Other Actions in Roadway." No other contributing factors are recorded in the provided data.
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Speeding Car Slams Coffee Truck, Kills Two▸Aug 12 - A speeding car tore through a stop sign in Astoria, struck a parked coffee truck, killed two men on foot, and left wreckage and grief behind.
ABC7 reported on August 12, 2025, that an 84-year-old driver sped through a stop sign at 19th Avenue and 42nd Street, crashing into a parked coffee truck and striking two men. Both pedestrians, ages 41 and 70, died. The Toyota then spun and hit a Volvo making a U-turn. Witness George Giakoumis said the car was "going at least 60+ miles an hour just right through the stop sign." The crash highlights persistent speeding and dangerous driving at this Astoria intersection. The article notes the area is "prone to speeding and racing," raising questions about street safety and enforcement.
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Speeding Car Slams Coffee Truck, Kills Two,
ABC7,
Published 2025-08-12
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Driver of SUV Backed Into Two Sedans▸Aug 11 - The driver of a 2024 BMW SUV backed on 224th Street and struck two parked sedans. A 51‑year‑old woman driver suffered neck pain and abrasions. Police cited driver inattention and unsafe backing.
An SUV driver reversed and hit two parked sedans on 224th Street in Queens, injuring herself. A 51‑year‑old woman driver complained of neck pain and abrasions. According to the police report, contributing factors were Driver Inattention/Distraction and Backing Unsafely. The report lists a 2024 BMW SUV backing (damage to left rear bumper), a 2007 Toyota sedan (center back end damaged, parked) and a 2017 Nissan sedan (left front bumper damaged, parked). Police recorded the BMW driver as licensed and noted multiple occupants with unspecified injuries in the crash dossier.
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SUV T-boned on 181st at 145th▸Aug 8 - Eastbound Ford hit a northbound Nissan at 181st and 145th. Doors crushed. Two drivers hurt. Traffic control ignored, police say. Steel met flesh. Sirens followed.
Two vehicles collided at 181 St and 145 Ave in Queens. An eastbound Ford sedan struck the left side of a northbound Nissan SUV. Two female drivers were injured, with shoulder and upper‑arm pain reported. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Traffic Control Disregarded.” That driver error sits at the heart of this crash. Records list one driver on a permit and the other licensed; both were traveling straight. No pedestrians or cyclists were reported hurt. No other contributing factors are specified in the data.
Aug 20 - Two sedans met at Rockaway Boulevard. One turned left across southbound traffic. Metal hit metal. The straight‑moving BMW took the blow on its left side. The turning car’s right front crumpled. Two people were hurt.
Two sedans collided at 252-18 Rockaway Blvd in Queens. The southbound BMW was going straight when a southbound Nissan made a left turn and struck it. The BMW’s left doors were hit; the Nissan’s right front was damaged. A 27-year-old male driver and a 29-year-old female front passenger were injured. According to the police report, both vehicles’ contributing factors are listed as “Unspecified.” The data point to a left-turn impact by the Nissan against a through-traveling BMW, a classic turning-across path crash. No other contributing factors are listed in the report.
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Chain-reaction rear-end crash on GCP▸Aug 20 - Eastbound on the Grand Central. Cars slowed. A sedan plowed into a stopping Tesla, then an SUV took a hit. One driver was injured, partly ejected. Children rode in back seats. Following too closely and inexperience ruled the morning.
According to the police report, three eastbound vehicles on the Grand Central Parkway were involved when traffic slowed and a rear-end chain reaction followed. A Tesla slowing or stopping was struck from behind by a sedan; an SUV in the mix also sustained back-end damage. One male driver, 36, was injured and partially ejected. Other occupants, including a 7-year-old passenger, were listed with unspecified injuries. The report cites Following Too Closely, Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle, and Driver Inexperience as contributing factors. Multiple drivers are also noted individually for Driver Inexperience and Following Too Closely. No other contributing factors are listed.
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SUV jumps curb on Merrick Boulevard▸Aug 19 - A southbound Jeep struck a man off the roadway on Merrick Boulevard at 220th Street. The SUV’s front end hit hard. The pedestrian went down with back pain. The driver was hurt too. Police cite illness as a factor.
A southbound 2021 Jeep SUV going straight on Merrick Boulevard at 220th Street struck a 41-year-old male pedestrian who was not in the roadway, injuring him. The driver, a 46-year-old woman, was also injured. According to the police report, the SUV sustained center-front damage and “Illnes” was listed as a contributing factor. The data show no pedestrian contributing factors. The listed driver factor points to impaired control behind the wheel. No other driver errors were noted in the file. The crash underscores the danger when a vehicle’s front end reaches people who are outside the roadway.
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SUV lane change ends in injury▸Aug 17 - Eastbound Jeep on Grand Central Parkway changes lanes and hits. Back end crushed. Driver, 57, hurt. Night on the parkway. Metal, speed, and pain in Queens.
An eastbound 2010 Jeep SUV changed lanes on the Grand Central Parkway in Queens and struck another vehicle, with impact and damage to the Jeep’s center back end. The 57-year-old male driver was injured with neck and crush injuries. According to the police report, the Jeep was “Changing Lanes” before the crash and the point of impact was the “Center Back End.” The data lists no pedestrian or cyclist victims, but a driver was hurt. The report does not list specific contributing factors like Failure to Yield or Unsafe Lane Change, yet the maneuver and rear impact show the danger in this move. No other contributing factors are noted.
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Police Pursuit Crash Injures 59-Year-Old Driver▸Aug 17 - A police pursuit on Springfield Blvd ended in a three-sedan crash. A 59-year-old driver suffered back injury and whiplash. Police recorded aggressive driving and improper passing.
Two sedans in a police pursuit and a third sedan collided on Springfield Blvd near Carson St in Queens. A 59-year-old male driver was injured. He complained of back pain and whiplash and was conscious. According to the police report, contributing factors included "Aggressive Driving/Road Rage," and one vehicle was in "Police Pursuit." The report lists driver errors as Aggressive Driving/Road Rage and Passing or Lane Usage Improper. One involved driver held only a permit. Vehicles showed left and right front quarter panel damage consistent with front-quarter impacts.
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Unlicensed Driver, Alcohol in Two-SUV Crash▸Aug 17 - Two SUVs collided northbound on Cross Island Parkway. The driver of one SUV hit the other's left front. A 71-year-old front passenger and a 72-year-old driver were injured. Police recorded Alcohol Involvement and an unlicensed driver.
The driver of one SUV hit the left front of another while both were traveling north on Cross Island Parkway. A 72-year-old man driving one SUV and a 71-year-old front-seat passenger were injured; reported injuries include back and neck complaints. According to the police report, "Alcohol Involvement" was a contributing factor. The report also lists an "Unlicensed" driver for one vehicle. Police recorded those driver failures. Damage is noted to a right rear bumper and a left front quarter panel. No pedestrians or cyclists are listed in the report.
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SUV strikes boy on Springfield Boulevard▸Aug 14 - An SUV going south on Springfield Blvd hit a 13-year-old crossing near 111 Ave. The right front took the blow. The boy suffered a head injury. Sirens cut the night. Queens pavement bears the mark.
A southbound SUV on Springfield Boulevard near 111 Avenue struck a 13-year-old pedestrian. The boy sustained a head injury and was listed as injured. The SUV showed damage on the right-front quarter. According to the police report, the listed contributing factor was “Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion.” No driver charges were recorded in the data. The record does not cite common driver failures like Failure to Yield or Driver Inattention/Distraction, and gives no signal information. The system still put a teen in the path of a heavy SUV at speed on a boulevard built for cars.
14Int 1347-2025
Brooks-Powers co-sponsors crackdown on unlicensed commuter vans, worsening overall street safety.▸Aug 14 - Int 1347-2025 orders TLC, NYPD and DOT to use a compliance checklist and levy maximum fines on unlicensed commuter vans. Punitive enforcement may cut informal transit, push riders to cars and ride‑hail, and raise vehicle volumes that endanger pedestrians and cyclists.
Bill: Int 1347-2025. Status: Sponsorship; sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced and referred August 14, 2025. The matter: "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to enforcing violations against unlicensed commuter vans." Primary sponsor Nantasha M. Williams; co-sponsors Selvena N. Brooks-Powers, Mercedes Narcisse, and Chris Banks. The law orders TLC, with NYPD and DOT, to maintain a checklist and requires officers to issue maximum fines for each violation. It takes effect 120 days after enactment. A safety assessment warns this punitive approach may reduce informal transit in underserved areas, shift trips to private cars and ride‑hail, and increase traffic volumes that endanger pedestrians and cyclists; it adds policing without system-wide safety gains.
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File Int 1347-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
14Int 1347-2025
Brooks-Powers co-sponsors unlicensed commuter van crackdown, worsening overall street safety.▸Aug 14 - Int 1347-2025 orders TLC, NYPD and DOT to cite unlicensed commuter vans and levy maximum fines. It will likely shrink shared rides in transit deserts. Trips will shift to private cars and ride-hail. Pedestrians and cyclists face more exposure on the street.
Int 1347-2025 is at SPONSORSHIP and sits with the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure after introduction on August 14, 2025. The matter is titled, "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to enforcing violations against unlicensed commuter vans." Primary sponsor Nantasha M. Williams introduced the bill. Co-sponsors Selvena N. Brooks-Powers, Mercedes Narcisse, Chris Banks, and Farah N. Louis joined her. The bill orders TLC, with NYPD and DOT, to maintain a compliance checklist and requires officers to issue maximum penalties for every listed violation. Analysts warn punitive enforcement and steep fines will likely reduce shared transit options in transit deserts, push trips to private cars and ride-hail, and increase traffic exposure for pedestrians and cyclists, prioritizing policing over safer operations or street redesign without clear system-wide safety gains.
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File Int 1347-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
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Two SUVs collide at Memphis Ave intersection▸Aug 13 - Two SUVs crashed at Memphis Ave and 254 St. Two women drivers and a 9-year-old boy passenger were injured. Police recorded "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Traffic Control Disregarded."
Two SUVs collided at Memphis Ave and 254 St in Queens. Three people were injured: a 28-year-old female driver with a head contusion, a 55-year-old female driver with whole-body contusions, and a 9-year-old boy passenger with whole-body contusions. According to the police report, contributing factors were "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Traffic Control Disregarded." Police recorded those driver errors for the involved vehicles. Vehicle damage reports show impact to left-front and center-front areas and left-side doors. Lap belts for the injured were noted in the report after the recorded driver errors.
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Driver hits and kills pedestrian on S Conduit▸Aug 13 - A driver traveling east on S Conduit Avenue struck and killed a 52-year-old man in the roadway near 155th Street. The car's center front hit him. He died at the scene.
A driver traveling east on South Conduit Avenue struck a 52-year-old man who was in the roadway near 155th Street. The pedestrian suffered fatal, whole-body injuries and died at the scene. According to the police report, the vehicle was "Going Straight Ahead" and the "Center Front End" was damaged. The report records no driver citations or contributing factors. The crash data notes the pedestrian as "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Not at Intersection" with ped_action listed as "Other Actions in Roadway." No other contributing factors are recorded in the provided data.
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Speeding Car Slams Coffee Truck, Kills Two▸Aug 12 - A speeding car tore through a stop sign in Astoria, struck a parked coffee truck, killed two men on foot, and left wreckage and grief behind.
ABC7 reported on August 12, 2025, that an 84-year-old driver sped through a stop sign at 19th Avenue and 42nd Street, crashing into a parked coffee truck and striking two men. Both pedestrians, ages 41 and 70, died. The Toyota then spun and hit a Volvo making a U-turn. Witness George Giakoumis said the car was "going at least 60+ miles an hour just right through the stop sign." The crash highlights persistent speeding and dangerous driving at this Astoria intersection. The article notes the area is "prone to speeding and racing," raising questions about street safety and enforcement.
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Speeding Car Slams Coffee Truck, Kills Two,
ABC7,
Published 2025-08-12
11
Driver of SUV Backed Into Two Sedans▸Aug 11 - The driver of a 2024 BMW SUV backed on 224th Street and struck two parked sedans. A 51‑year‑old woman driver suffered neck pain and abrasions. Police cited driver inattention and unsafe backing.
An SUV driver reversed and hit two parked sedans on 224th Street in Queens, injuring herself. A 51‑year‑old woman driver complained of neck pain and abrasions. According to the police report, contributing factors were Driver Inattention/Distraction and Backing Unsafely. The report lists a 2024 BMW SUV backing (damage to left rear bumper), a 2007 Toyota sedan (center back end damaged, parked) and a 2017 Nissan sedan (left front bumper damaged, parked). Police recorded the BMW driver as licensed and noted multiple occupants with unspecified injuries in the crash dossier.
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SUV T-boned on 181st at 145th▸Aug 8 - Eastbound Ford hit a northbound Nissan at 181st and 145th. Doors crushed. Two drivers hurt. Traffic control ignored, police say. Steel met flesh. Sirens followed.
Two vehicles collided at 181 St and 145 Ave in Queens. An eastbound Ford sedan struck the left side of a northbound Nissan SUV. Two female drivers were injured, with shoulder and upper‑arm pain reported. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Traffic Control Disregarded.” That driver error sits at the heart of this crash. Records list one driver on a permit and the other licensed; both were traveling straight. No pedestrians or cyclists were reported hurt. No other contributing factors are specified in the data.
Aug 20 - Eastbound on the Grand Central. Cars slowed. A sedan plowed into a stopping Tesla, then an SUV took a hit. One driver was injured, partly ejected. Children rode in back seats. Following too closely and inexperience ruled the morning.
According to the police report, three eastbound vehicles on the Grand Central Parkway were involved when traffic slowed and a rear-end chain reaction followed. A Tesla slowing or stopping was struck from behind by a sedan; an SUV in the mix also sustained back-end damage. One male driver, 36, was injured and partially ejected. Other occupants, including a 7-year-old passenger, were listed with unspecified injuries. The report cites Following Too Closely, Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle, and Driver Inexperience as contributing factors. Multiple drivers are also noted individually for Driver Inexperience and Following Too Closely. No other contributing factors are listed.
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SUV jumps curb on Merrick Boulevard▸Aug 19 - A southbound Jeep struck a man off the roadway on Merrick Boulevard at 220th Street. The SUV’s front end hit hard. The pedestrian went down with back pain. The driver was hurt too. Police cite illness as a factor.
A southbound 2021 Jeep SUV going straight on Merrick Boulevard at 220th Street struck a 41-year-old male pedestrian who was not in the roadway, injuring him. The driver, a 46-year-old woman, was also injured. According to the police report, the SUV sustained center-front damage and “Illnes” was listed as a contributing factor. The data show no pedestrian contributing factors. The listed driver factor points to impaired control behind the wheel. No other driver errors were noted in the file. The crash underscores the danger when a vehicle’s front end reaches people who are outside the roadway.
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SUV lane change ends in injury▸Aug 17 - Eastbound Jeep on Grand Central Parkway changes lanes and hits. Back end crushed. Driver, 57, hurt. Night on the parkway. Metal, speed, and pain in Queens.
An eastbound 2010 Jeep SUV changed lanes on the Grand Central Parkway in Queens and struck another vehicle, with impact and damage to the Jeep’s center back end. The 57-year-old male driver was injured with neck and crush injuries. According to the police report, the Jeep was “Changing Lanes” before the crash and the point of impact was the “Center Back End.” The data lists no pedestrian or cyclist victims, but a driver was hurt. The report does not list specific contributing factors like Failure to Yield or Unsafe Lane Change, yet the maneuver and rear impact show the danger in this move. No other contributing factors are noted.
17
Police Pursuit Crash Injures 59-Year-Old Driver▸Aug 17 - A police pursuit on Springfield Blvd ended in a three-sedan crash. A 59-year-old driver suffered back injury and whiplash. Police recorded aggressive driving and improper passing.
Two sedans in a police pursuit and a third sedan collided on Springfield Blvd near Carson St in Queens. A 59-year-old male driver was injured. He complained of back pain and whiplash and was conscious. According to the police report, contributing factors included "Aggressive Driving/Road Rage," and one vehicle was in "Police Pursuit." The report lists driver errors as Aggressive Driving/Road Rage and Passing or Lane Usage Improper. One involved driver held only a permit. Vehicles showed left and right front quarter panel damage consistent with front-quarter impacts.
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Unlicensed Driver, Alcohol in Two-SUV Crash▸Aug 17 - Two SUVs collided northbound on Cross Island Parkway. The driver of one SUV hit the other's left front. A 71-year-old front passenger and a 72-year-old driver were injured. Police recorded Alcohol Involvement and an unlicensed driver.
The driver of one SUV hit the left front of another while both were traveling north on Cross Island Parkway. A 72-year-old man driving one SUV and a 71-year-old front-seat passenger were injured; reported injuries include back and neck complaints. According to the police report, "Alcohol Involvement" was a contributing factor. The report also lists an "Unlicensed" driver for one vehicle. Police recorded those driver failures. Damage is noted to a right rear bumper and a left front quarter panel. No pedestrians or cyclists are listed in the report.
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SUV strikes boy on Springfield Boulevard▸Aug 14 - An SUV going south on Springfield Blvd hit a 13-year-old crossing near 111 Ave. The right front took the blow. The boy suffered a head injury. Sirens cut the night. Queens pavement bears the mark.
A southbound SUV on Springfield Boulevard near 111 Avenue struck a 13-year-old pedestrian. The boy sustained a head injury and was listed as injured. The SUV showed damage on the right-front quarter. According to the police report, the listed contributing factor was “Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion.” No driver charges were recorded in the data. The record does not cite common driver failures like Failure to Yield or Driver Inattention/Distraction, and gives no signal information. The system still put a teen in the path of a heavy SUV at speed on a boulevard built for cars.
14Int 1347-2025
Brooks-Powers co-sponsors crackdown on unlicensed commuter vans, worsening overall street safety.▸Aug 14 - Int 1347-2025 orders TLC, NYPD and DOT to use a compliance checklist and levy maximum fines on unlicensed commuter vans. Punitive enforcement may cut informal transit, push riders to cars and ride‑hail, and raise vehicle volumes that endanger pedestrians and cyclists.
Bill: Int 1347-2025. Status: Sponsorship; sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced and referred August 14, 2025. The matter: "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to enforcing violations against unlicensed commuter vans." Primary sponsor Nantasha M. Williams; co-sponsors Selvena N. Brooks-Powers, Mercedes Narcisse, and Chris Banks. The law orders TLC, with NYPD and DOT, to maintain a checklist and requires officers to issue maximum fines for each violation. It takes effect 120 days after enactment. A safety assessment warns this punitive approach may reduce informal transit in underserved areas, shift trips to private cars and ride‑hail, and increase traffic volumes that endanger pedestrians and cyclists; it adds policing without system-wide safety gains.
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File Int 1347-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
14Int 1347-2025
Brooks-Powers co-sponsors unlicensed commuter van crackdown, worsening overall street safety.▸Aug 14 - Int 1347-2025 orders TLC, NYPD and DOT to cite unlicensed commuter vans and levy maximum fines. It will likely shrink shared rides in transit deserts. Trips will shift to private cars and ride-hail. Pedestrians and cyclists face more exposure on the street.
Int 1347-2025 is at SPONSORSHIP and sits with the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure after introduction on August 14, 2025. The matter is titled, "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to enforcing violations against unlicensed commuter vans." Primary sponsor Nantasha M. Williams introduced the bill. Co-sponsors Selvena N. Brooks-Powers, Mercedes Narcisse, Chris Banks, and Farah N. Louis joined her. The bill orders TLC, with NYPD and DOT, to maintain a compliance checklist and requires officers to issue maximum penalties for every listed violation. Analysts warn punitive enforcement and steep fines will likely reduce shared transit options in transit deserts, push trips to private cars and ride-hail, and increase traffic exposure for pedestrians and cyclists, prioritizing policing over safer operations or street redesign without clear system-wide safety gains.
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File Int 1347-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
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Two SUVs collide at Memphis Ave intersection▸Aug 13 - Two SUVs crashed at Memphis Ave and 254 St. Two women drivers and a 9-year-old boy passenger were injured. Police recorded "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Traffic Control Disregarded."
Two SUVs collided at Memphis Ave and 254 St in Queens. Three people were injured: a 28-year-old female driver with a head contusion, a 55-year-old female driver with whole-body contusions, and a 9-year-old boy passenger with whole-body contusions. According to the police report, contributing factors were "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Traffic Control Disregarded." Police recorded those driver errors for the involved vehicles. Vehicle damage reports show impact to left-front and center-front areas and left-side doors. Lap belts for the injured were noted in the report after the recorded driver errors.
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Driver hits and kills pedestrian on S Conduit▸Aug 13 - A driver traveling east on S Conduit Avenue struck and killed a 52-year-old man in the roadway near 155th Street. The car's center front hit him. He died at the scene.
A driver traveling east on South Conduit Avenue struck a 52-year-old man who was in the roadway near 155th Street. The pedestrian suffered fatal, whole-body injuries and died at the scene. According to the police report, the vehicle was "Going Straight Ahead" and the "Center Front End" was damaged. The report records no driver citations or contributing factors. The crash data notes the pedestrian as "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Not at Intersection" with ped_action listed as "Other Actions in Roadway." No other contributing factors are recorded in the provided data.
12
Speeding Car Slams Coffee Truck, Kills Two▸Aug 12 - A speeding car tore through a stop sign in Astoria, struck a parked coffee truck, killed two men on foot, and left wreckage and grief behind.
ABC7 reported on August 12, 2025, that an 84-year-old driver sped through a stop sign at 19th Avenue and 42nd Street, crashing into a parked coffee truck and striking two men. Both pedestrians, ages 41 and 70, died. The Toyota then spun and hit a Volvo making a U-turn. Witness George Giakoumis said the car was "going at least 60+ miles an hour just right through the stop sign." The crash highlights persistent speeding and dangerous driving at this Astoria intersection. The article notes the area is "prone to speeding and racing," raising questions about street safety and enforcement.
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Speeding Car Slams Coffee Truck, Kills Two,
ABC7,
Published 2025-08-12
11
Driver of SUV Backed Into Two Sedans▸Aug 11 - The driver of a 2024 BMW SUV backed on 224th Street and struck two parked sedans. A 51‑year‑old woman driver suffered neck pain and abrasions. Police cited driver inattention and unsafe backing.
An SUV driver reversed and hit two parked sedans on 224th Street in Queens, injuring herself. A 51‑year‑old woman driver complained of neck pain and abrasions. According to the police report, contributing factors were Driver Inattention/Distraction and Backing Unsafely. The report lists a 2024 BMW SUV backing (damage to left rear bumper), a 2007 Toyota sedan (center back end damaged, parked) and a 2017 Nissan sedan (left front bumper damaged, parked). Police recorded the BMW driver as licensed and noted multiple occupants with unspecified injuries in the crash dossier.
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SUV T-boned on 181st at 145th▸Aug 8 - Eastbound Ford hit a northbound Nissan at 181st and 145th. Doors crushed. Two drivers hurt. Traffic control ignored, police say. Steel met flesh. Sirens followed.
Two vehicles collided at 181 St and 145 Ave in Queens. An eastbound Ford sedan struck the left side of a northbound Nissan SUV. Two female drivers were injured, with shoulder and upper‑arm pain reported. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Traffic Control Disregarded.” That driver error sits at the heart of this crash. Records list one driver on a permit and the other licensed; both were traveling straight. No pedestrians or cyclists were reported hurt. No other contributing factors are specified in the data.
Aug 19 - A southbound Jeep struck a man off the roadway on Merrick Boulevard at 220th Street. The SUV’s front end hit hard. The pedestrian went down with back pain. The driver was hurt too. Police cite illness as a factor.
A southbound 2021 Jeep SUV going straight on Merrick Boulevard at 220th Street struck a 41-year-old male pedestrian who was not in the roadway, injuring him. The driver, a 46-year-old woman, was also injured. According to the police report, the SUV sustained center-front damage and “Illnes” was listed as a contributing factor. The data show no pedestrian contributing factors. The listed driver factor points to impaired control behind the wheel. No other driver errors were noted in the file. The crash underscores the danger when a vehicle’s front end reaches people who are outside the roadway.
17
SUV lane change ends in injury▸Aug 17 - Eastbound Jeep on Grand Central Parkway changes lanes and hits. Back end crushed. Driver, 57, hurt. Night on the parkway. Metal, speed, and pain in Queens.
An eastbound 2010 Jeep SUV changed lanes on the Grand Central Parkway in Queens and struck another vehicle, with impact and damage to the Jeep’s center back end. The 57-year-old male driver was injured with neck and crush injuries. According to the police report, the Jeep was “Changing Lanes” before the crash and the point of impact was the “Center Back End.” The data lists no pedestrian or cyclist victims, but a driver was hurt. The report does not list specific contributing factors like Failure to Yield or Unsafe Lane Change, yet the maneuver and rear impact show the danger in this move. No other contributing factors are noted.
17
Police Pursuit Crash Injures 59-Year-Old Driver▸Aug 17 - A police pursuit on Springfield Blvd ended in a three-sedan crash. A 59-year-old driver suffered back injury and whiplash. Police recorded aggressive driving and improper passing.
Two sedans in a police pursuit and a third sedan collided on Springfield Blvd near Carson St in Queens. A 59-year-old male driver was injured. He complained of back pain and whiplash and was conscious. According to the police report, contributing factors included "Aggressive Driving/Road Rage," and one vehicle was in "Police Pursuit." The report lists driver errors as Aggressive Driving/Road Rage and Passing or Lane Usage Improper. One involved driver held only a permit. Vehicles showed left and right front quarter panel damage consistent with front-quarter impacts.
17
Unlicensed Driver, Alcohol in Two-SUV Crash▸Aug 17 - Two SUVs collided northbound on Cross Island Parkway. The driver of one SUV hit the other's left front. A 71-year-old front passenger and a 72-year-old driver were injured. Police recorded Alcohol Involvement and an unlicensed driver.
The driver of one SUV hit the left front of another while both were traveling north on Cross Island Parkway. A 72-year-old man driving one SUV and a 71-year-old front-seat passenger were injured; reported injuries include back and neck complaints. According to the police report, "Alcohol Involvement" was a contributing factor. The report also lists an "Unlicensed" driver for one vehicle. Police recorded those driver failures. Damage is noted to a right rear bumper and a left front quarter panel. No pedestrians or cyclists are listed in the report.
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SUV strikes boy on Springfield Boulevard▸Aug 14 - An SUV going south on Springfield Blvd hit a 13-year-old crossing near 111 Ave. The right front took the blow. The boy suffered a head injury. Sirens cut the night. Queens pavement bears the mark.
A southbound SUV on Springfield Boulevard near 111 Avenue struck a 13-year-old pedestrian. The boy sustained a head injury and was listed as injured. The SUV showed damage on the right-front quarter. According to the police report, the listed contributing factor was “Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion.” No driver charges were recorded in the data. The record does not cite common driver failures like Failure to Yield or Driver Inattention/Distraction, and gives no signal information. The system still put a teen in the path of a heavy SUV at speed on a boulevard built for cars.
14Int 1347-2025
Brooks-Powers co-sponsors crackdown on unlicensed commuter vans, worsening overall street safety.▸Aug 14 - Int 1347-2025 orders TLC, NYPD and DOT to use a compliance checklist and levy maximum fines on unlicensed commuter vans. Punitive enforcement may cut informal transit, push riders to cars and ride‑hail, and raise vehicle volumes that endanger pedestrians and cyclists.
Bill: Int 1347-2025. Status: Sponsorship; sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced and referred August 14, 2025. The matter: "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to enforcing violations against unlicensed commuter vans." Primary sponsor Nantasha M. Williams; co-sponsors Selvena N. Brooks-Powers, Mercedes Narcisse, and Chris Banks. The law orders TLC, with NYPD and DOT, to maintain a checklist and requires officers to issue maximum fines for each violation. It takes effect 120 days after enactment. A safety assessment warns this punitive approach may reduce informal transit in underserved areas, shift trips to private cars and ride‑hail, and increase traffic volumes that endanger pedestrians and cyclists; it adds policing without system-wide safety gains.
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File Int 1347-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
14Int 1347-2025
Brooks-Powers co-sponsors unlicensed commuter van crackdown, worsening overall street safety.▸Aug 14 - Int 1347-2025 orders TLC, NYPD and DOT to cite unlicensed commuter vans and levy maximum fines. It will likely shrink shared rides in transit deserts. Trips will shift to private cars and ride-hail. Pedestrians and cyclists face more exposure on the street.
Int 1347-2025 is at SPONSORSHIP and sits with the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure after introduction on August 14, 2025. The matter is titled, "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to enforcing violations against unlicensed commuter vans." Primary sponsor Nantasha M. Williams introduced the bill. Co-sponsors Selvena N. Brooks-Powers, Mercedes Narcisse, Chris Banks, and Farah N. Louis joined her. The bill orders TLC, with NYPD and DOT, to maintain a compliance checklist and requires officers to issue maximum penalties for every listed violation. Analysts warn punitive enforcement and steep fines will likely reduce shared transit options in transit deserts, push trips to private cars and ride-hail, and increase traffic exposure for pedestrians and cyclists, prioritizing policing over safer operations or street redesign without clear system-wide safety gains.
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File Int 1347-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
13
Two SUVs collide at Memphis Ave intersection▸Aug 13 - Two SUVs crashed at Memphis Ave and 254 St. Two women drivers and a 9-year-old boy passenger were injured. Police recorded "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Traffic Control Disregarded."
Two SUVs collided at Memphis Ave and 254 St in Queens. Three people were injured: a 28-year-old female driver with a head contusion, a 55-year-old female driver with whole-body contusions, and a 9-year-old boy passenger with whole-body contusions. According to the police report, contributing factors were "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Traffic Control Disregarded." Police recorded those driver errors for the involved vehicles. Vehicle damage reports show impact to left-front and center-front areas and left-side doors. Lap belts for the injured were noted in the report after the recorded driver errors.
13
Driver hits and kills pedestrian on S Conduit▸Aug 13 - A driver traveling east on S Conduit Avenue struck and killed a 52-year-old man in the roadway near 155th Street. The car's center front hit him. He died at the scene.
A driver traveling east on South Conduit Avenue struck a 52-year-old man who was in the roadway near 155th Street. The pedestrian suffered fatal, whole-body injuries and died at the scene. According to the police report, the vehicle was "Going Straight Ahead" and the "Center Front End" was damaged. The report records no driver citations or contributing factors. The crash data notes the pedestrian as "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Not at Intersection" with ped_action listed as "Other Actions in Roadway." No other contributing factors are recorded in the provided data.
12
Speeding Car Slams Coffee Truck, Kills Two▸Aug 12 - A speeding car tore through a stop sign in Astoria, struck a parked coffee truck, killed two men on foot, and left wreckage and grief behind.
ABC7 reported on August 12, 2025, that an 84-year-old driver sped through a stop sign at 19th Avenue and 42nd Street, crashing into a parked coffee truck and striking two men. Both pedestrians, ages 41 and 70, died. The Toyota then spun and hit a Volvo making a U-turn. Witness George Giakoumis said the car was "going at least 60+ miles an hour just right through the stop sign." The crash highlights persistent speeding and dangerous driving at this Astoria intersection. The article notes the area is "prone to speeding and racing," raising questions about street safety and enforcement.
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Speeding Car Slams Coffee Truck, Kills Two,
ABC7,
Published 2025-08-12
11
Driver of SUV Backed Into Two Sedans▸Aug 11 - The driver of a 2024 BMW SUV backed on 224th Street and struck two parked sedans. A 51‑year‑old woman driver suffered neck pain and abrasions. Police cited driver inattention and unsafe backing.
An SUV driver reversed and hit two parked sedans on 224th Street in Queens, injuring herself. A 51‑year‑old woman driver complained of neck pain and abrasions. According to the police report, contributing factors were Driver Inattention/Distraction and Backing Unsafely. The report lists a 2024 BMW SUV backing (damage to left rear bumper), a 2007 Toyota sedan (center back end damaged, parked) and a 2017 Nissan sedan (left front bumper damaged, parked). Police recorded the BMW driver as licensed and noted multiple occupants with unspecified injuries in the crash dossier.
8
SUV T-boned on 181st at 145th▸Aug 8 - Eastbound Ford hit a northbound Nissan at 181st and 145th. Doors crushed. Two drivers hurt. Traffic control ignored, police say. Steel met flesh. Sirens followed.
Two vehicles collided at 181 St and 145 Ave in Queens. An eastbound Ford sedan struck the left side of a northbound Nissan SUV. Two female drivers were injured, with shoulder and upper‑arm pain reported. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Traffic Control Disregarded.” That driver error sits at the heart of this crash. Records list one driver on a permit and the other licensed; both were traveling straight. No pedestrians or cyclists were reported hurt. No other contributing factors are specified in the data.
Aug 17 - Eastbound Jeep on Grand Central Parkway changes lanes and hits. Back end crushed. Driver, 57, hurt. Night on the parkway. Metal, speed, and pain in Queens.
An eastbound 2010 Jeep SUV changed lanes on the Grand Central Parkway in Queens and struck another vehicle, with impact and damage to the Jeep’s center back end. The 57-year-old male driver was injured with neck and crush injuries. According to the police report, the Jeep was “Changing Lanes” before the crash and the point of impact was the “Center Back End.” The data lists no pedestrian or cyclist victims, but a driver was hurt. The report does not list specific contributing factors like Failure to Yield or Unsafe Lane Change, yet the maneuver and rear impact show the danger in this move. No other contributing factors are noted.
17
Police Pursuit Crash Injures 59-Year-Old Driver▸Aug 17 - A police pursuit on Springfield Blvd ended in a three-sedan crash. A 59-year-old driver suffered back injury and whiplash. Police recorded aggressive driving and improper passing.
Two sedans in a police pursuit and a third sedan collided on Springfield Blvd near Carson St in Queens. A 59-year-old male driver was injured. He complained of back pain and whiplash and was conscious. According to the police report, contributing factors included "Aggressive Driving/Road Rage," and one vehicle was in "Police Pursuit." The report lists driver errors as Aggressive Driving/Road Rage and Passing or Lane Usage Improper. One involved driver held only a permit. Vehicles showed left and right front quarter panel damage consistent with front-quarter impacts.
17
Unlicensed Driver, Alcohol in Two-SUV Crash▸Aug 17 - Two SUVs collided northbound on Cross Island Parkway. The driver of one SUV hit the other's left front. A 71-year-old front passenger and a 72-year-old driver were injured. Police recorded Alcohol Involvement and an unlicensed driver.
The driver of one SUV hit the left front of another while both were traveling north on Cross Island Parkway. A 72-year-old man driving one SUV and a 71-year-old front-seat passenger were injured; reported injuries include back and neck complaints. According to the police report, "Alcohol Involvement" was a contributing factor. The report also lists an "Unlicensed" driver for one vehicle. Police recorded those driver failures. Damage is noted to a right rear bumper and a left front quarter panel. No pedestrians or cyclists are listed in the report.
14
SUV strikes boy on Springfield Boulevard▸Aug 14 - An SUV going south on Springfield Blvd hit a 13-year-old crossing near 111 Ave. The right front took the blow. The boy suffered a head injury. Sirens cut the night. Queens pavement bears the mark.
A southbound SUV on Springfield Boulevard near 111 Avenue struck a 13-year-old pedestrian. The boy sustained a head injury and was listed as injured. The SUV showed damage on the right-front quarter. According to the police report, the listed contributing factor was “Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion.” No driver charges were recorded in the data. The record does not cite common driver failures like Failure to Yield or Driver Inattention/Distraction, and gives no signal information. The system still put a teen in the path of a heavy SUV at speed on a boulevard built for cars.
14Int 1347-2025
Brooks-Powers co-sponsors crackdown on unlicensed commuter vans, worsening overall street safety.▸Aug 14 - Int 1347-2025 orders TLC, NYPD and DOT to use a compliance checklist and levy maximum fines on unlicensed commuter vans. Punitive enforcement may cut informal transit, push riders to cars and ride‑hail, and raise vehicle volumes that endanger pedestrians and cyclists.
Bill: Int 1347-2025. Status: Sponsorship; sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced and referred August 14, 2025. The matter: "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to enforcing violations against unlicensed commuter vans." Primary sponsor Nantasha M. Williams; co-sponsors Selvena N. Brooks-Powers, Mercedes Narcisse, and Chris Banks. The law orders TLC, with NYPD and DOT, to maintain a checklist and requires officers to issue maximum fines for each violation. It takes effect 120 days after enactment. A safety assessment warns this punitive approach may reduce informal transit in underserved areas, shift trips to private cars and ride‑hail, and increase traffic volumes that endanger pedestrians and cyclists; it adds policing without system-wide safety gains.
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File Int 1347-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
14Int 1347-2025
Brooks-Powers co-sponsors unlicensed commuter van crackdown, worsening overall street safety.▸Aug 14 - Int 1347-2025 orders TLC, NYPD and DOT to cite unlicensed commuter vans and levy maximum fines. It will likely shrink shared rides in transit deserts. Trips will shift to private cars and ride-hail. Pedestrians and cyclists face more exposure on the street.
Int 1347-2025 is at SPONSORSHIP and sits with the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure after introduction on August 14, 2025. The matter is titled, "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to enforcing violations against unlicensed commuter vans." Primary sponsor Nantasha M. Williams introduced the bill. Co-sponsors Selvena N. Brooks-Powers, Mercedes Narcisse, Chris Banks, and Farah N. Louis joined her. The bill orders TLC, with NYPD and DOT, to maintain a compliance checklist and requires officers to issue maximum penalties for every listed violation. Analysts warn punitive enforcement and steep fines will likely reduce shared transit options in transit deserts, push trips to private cars and ride-hail, and increase traffic exposure for pedestrians and cyclists, prioritizing policing over safer operations or street redesign without clear system-wide safety gains.
-
File Int 1347-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
13
Two SUVs collide at Memphis Ave intersection▸Aug 13 - Two SUVs crashed at Memphis Ave and 254 St. Two women drivers and a 9-year-old boy passenger were injured. Police recorded "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Traffic Control Disregarded."
Two SUVs collided at Memphis Ave and 254 St in Queens. Three people were injured: a 28-year-old female driver with a head contusion, a 55-year-old female driver with whole-body contusions, and a 9-year-old boy passenger with whole-body contusions. According to the police report, contributing factors were "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Traffic Control Disregarded." Police recorded those driver errors for the involved vehicles. Vehicle damage reports show impact to left-front and center-front areas and left-side doors. Lap belts for the injured were noted in the report after the recorded driver errors.
13
Driver hits and kills pedestrian on S Conduit▸Aug 13 - A driver traveling east on S Conduit Avenue struck and killed a 52-year-old man in the roadway near 155th Street. The car's center front hit him. He died at the scene.
A driver traveling east on South Conduit Avenue struck a 52-year-old man who was in the roadway near 155th Street. The pedestrian suffered fatal, whole-body injuries and died at the scene. According to the police report, the vehicle was "Going Straight Ahead" and the "Center Front End" was damaged. The report records no driver citations or contributing factors. The crash data notes the pedestrian as "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Not at Intersection" with ped_action listed as "Other Actions in Roadway." No other contributing factors are recorded in the provided data.
12
Speeding Car Slams Coffee Truck, Kills Two▸Aug 12 - A speeding car tore through a stop sign in Astoria, struck a parked coffee truck, killed two men on foot, and left wreckage and grief behind.
ABC7 reported on August 12, 2025, that an 84-year-old driver sped through a stop sign at 19th Avenue and 42nd Street, crashing into a parked coffee truck and striking two men. Both pedestrians, ages 41 and 70, died. The Toyota then spun and hit a Volvo making a U-turn. Witness George Giakoumis said the car was "going at least 60+ miles an hour just right through the stop sign." The crash highlights persistent speeding and dangerous driving at this Astoria intersection. The article notes the area is "prone to speeding and racing," raising questions about street safety and enforcement.
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Speeding Car Slams Coffee Truck, Kills Two,
ABC7,
Published 2025-08-12
11
Driver of SUV Backed Into Two Sedans▸Aug 11 - The driver of a 2024 BMW SUV backed on 224th Street and struck two parked sedans. A 51‑year‑old woman driver suffered neck pain and abrasions. Police cited driver inattention and unsafe backing.
An SUV driver reversed and hit two parked sedans on 224th Street in Queens, injuring herself. A 51‑year‑old woman driver complained of neck pain and abrasions. According to the police report, contributing factors were Driver Inattention/Distraction and Backing Unsafely. The report lists a 2024 BMW SUV backing (damage to left rear bumper), a 2007 Toyota sedan (center back end damaged, parked) and a 2017 Nissan sedan (left front bumper damaged, parked). Police recorded the BMW driver as licensed and noted multiple occupants with unspecified injuries in the crash dossier.
8
SUV T-boned on 181st at 145th▸Aug 8 - Eastbound Ford hit a northbound Nissan at 181st and 145th. Doors crushed. Two drivers hurt. Traffic control ignored, police say. Steel met flesh. Sirens followed.
Two vehicles collided at 181 St and 145 Ave in Queens. An eastbound Ford sedan struck the left side of a northbound Nissan SUV. Two female drivers were injured, with shoulder and upper‑arm pain reported. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Traffic Control Disregarded.” That driver error sits at the heart of this crash. Records list one driver on a permit and the other licensed; both were traveling straight. No pedestrians or cyclists were reported hurt. No other contributing factors are specified in the data.
Aug 17 - A police pursuit on Springfield Blvd ended in a three-sedan crash. A 59-year-old driver suffered back injury and whiplash. Police recorded aggressive driving and improper passing.
Two sedans in a police pursuit and a third sedan collided on Springfield Blvd near Carson St in Queens. A 59-year-old male driver was injured. He complained of back pain and whiplash and was conscious. According to the police report, contributing factors included "Aggressive Driving/Road Rage," and one vehicle was in "Police Pursuit." The report lists driver errors as Aggressive Driving/Road Rage and Passing or Lane Usage Improper. One involved driver held only a permit. Vehicles showed left and right front quarter panel damage consistent with front-quarter impacts.
17
Unlicensed Driver, Alcohol in Two-SUV Crash▸Aug 17 - Two SUVs collided northbound on Cross Island Parkway. The driver of one SUV hit the other's left front. A 71-year-old front passenger and a 72-year-old driver were injured. Police recorded Alcohol Involvement and an unlicensed driver.
The driver of one SUV hit the left front of another while both were traveling north on Cross Island Parkway. A 72-year-old man driving one SUV and a 71-year-old front-seat passenger were injured; reported injuries include back and neck complaints. According to the police report, "Alcohol Involvement" was a contributing factor. The report also lists an "Unlicensed" driver for one vehicle. Police recorded those driver failures. Damage is noted to a right rear bumper and a left front quarter panel. No pedestrians or cyclists are listed in the report.
14
SUV strikes boy on Springfield Boulevard▸Aug 14 - An SUV going south on Springfield Blvd hit a 13-year-old crossing near 111 Ave. The right front took the blow. The boy suffered a head injury. Sirens cut the night. Queens pavement bears the mark.
A southbound SUV on Springfield Boulevard near 111 Avenue struck a 13-year-old pedestrian. The boy sustained a head injury and was listed as injured. The SUV showed damage on the right-front quarter. According to the police report, the listed contributing factor was “Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion.” No driver charges were recorded in the data. The record does not cite common driver failures like Failure to Yield or Driver Inattention/Distraction, and gives no signal information. The system still put a teen in the path of a heavy SUV at speed on a boulevard built for cars.
14Int 1347-2025
Brooks-Powers co-sponsors crackdown on unlicensed commuter vans, worsening overall street safety.▸Aug 14 - Int 1347-2025 orders TLC, NYPD and DOT to use a compliance checklist and levy maximum fines on unlicensed commuter vans. Punitive enforcement may cut informal transit, push riders to cars and ride‑hail, and raise vehicle volumes that endanger pedestrians and cyclists.
Bill: Int 1347-2025. Status: Sponsorship; sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced and referred August 14, 2025. The matter: "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to enforcing violations against unlicensed commuter vans." Primary sponsor Nantasha M. Williams; co-sponsors Selvena N. Brooks-Powers, Mercedes Narcisse, and Chris Banks. The law orders TLC, with NYPD and DOT, to maintain a checklist and requires officers to issue maximum fines for each violation. It takes effect 120 days after enactment. A safety assessment warns this punitive approach may reduce informal transit in underserved areas, shift trips to private cars and ride‑hail, and increase traffic volumes that endanger pedestrians and cyclists; it adds policing without system-wide safety gains.
-
File Int 1347-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
14Int 1347-2025
Brooks-Powers co-sponsors unlicensed commuter van crackdown, worsening overall street safety.▸Aug 14 - Int 1347-2025 orders TLC, NYPD and DOT to cite unlicensed commuter vans and levy maximum fines. It will likely shrink shared rides in transit deserts. Trips will shift to private cars and ride-hail. Pedestrians and cyclists face more exposure on the street.
Int 1347-2025 is at SPONSORSHIP and sits with the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure after introduction on August 14, 2025. The matter is titled, "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to enforcing violations against unlicensed commuter vans." Primary sponsor Nantasha M. Williams introduced the bill. Co-sponsors Selvena N. Brooks-Powers, Mercedes Narcisse, Chris Banks, and Farah N. Louis joined her. The bill orders TLC, with NYPD and DOT, to maintain a compliance checklist and requires officers to issue maximum penalties for every listed violation. Analysts warn punitive enforcement and steep fines will likely reduce shared transit options in transit deserts, push trips to private cars and ride-hail, and increase traffic exposure for pedestrians and cyclists, prioritizing policing over safer operations or street redesign without clear system-wide safety gains.
-
File Int 1347-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
13
Two SUVs collide at Memphis Ave intersection▸Aug 13 - Two SUVs crashed at Memphis Ave and 254 St. Two women drivers and a 9-year-old boy passenger were injured. Police recorded "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Traffic Control Disregarded."
Two SUVs collided at Memphis Ave and 254 St in Queens. Three people were injured: a 28-year-old female driver with a head contusion, a 55-year-old female driver with whole-body contusions, and a 9-year-old boy passenger with whole-body contusions. According to the police report, contributing factors were "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Traffic Control Disregarded." Police recorded those driver errors for the involved vehicles. Vehicle damage reports show impact to left-front and center-front areas and left-side doors. Lap belts for the injured were noted in the report after the recorded driver errors.
13
Driver hits and kills pedestrian on S Conduit▸Aug 13 - A driver traveling east on S Conduit Avenue struck and killed a 52-year-old man in the roadway near 155th Street. The car's center front hit him. He died at the scene.
A driver traveling east on South Conduit Avenue struck a 52-year-old man who was in the roadway near 155th Street. The pedestrian suffered fatal, whole-body injuries and died at the scene. According to the police report, the vehicle was "Going Straight Ahead" and the "Center Front End" was damaged. The report records no driver citations or contributing factors. The crash data notes the pedestrian as "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Not at Intersection" with ped_action listed as "Other Actions in Roadway." No other contributing factors are recorded in the provided data.
12
Speeding Car Slams Coffee Truck, Kills Two▸Aug 12 - A speeding car tore through a stop sign in Astoria, struck a parked coffee truck, killed two men on foot, and left wreckage and grief behind.
ABC7 reported on August 12, 2025, that an 84-year-old driver sped through a stop sign at 19th Avenue and 42nd Street, crashing into a parked coffee truck and striking two men. Both pedestrians, ages 41 and 70, died. The Toyota then spun and hit a Volvo making a U-turn. Witness George Giakoumis said the car was "going at least 60+ miles an hour just right through the stop sign." The crash highlights persistent speeding and dangerous driving at this Astoria intersection. The article notes the area is "prone to speeding and racing," raising questions about street safety and enforcement.
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Speeding Car Slams Coffee Truck, Kills Two,
ABC7,
Published 2025-08-12
11
Driver of SUV Backed Into Two Sedans▸Aug 11 - The driver of a 2024 BMW SUV backed on 224th Street and struck two parked sedans. A 51‑year‑old woman driver suffered neck pain and abrasions. Police cited driver inattention and unsafe backing.
An SUV driver reversed and hit two parked sedans on 224th Street in Queens, injuring herself. A 51‑year‑old woman driver complained of neck pain and abrasions. According to the police report, contributing factors were Driver Inattention/Distraction and Backing Unsafely. The report lists a 2024 BMW SUV backing (damage to left rear bumper), a 2007 Toyota sedan (center back end damaged, parked) and a 2017 Nissan sedan (left front bumper damaged, parked). Police recorded the BMW driver as licensed and noted multiple occupants with unspecified injuries in the crash dossier.
8
SUV T-boned on 181st at 145th▸Aug 8 - Eastbound Ford hit a northbound Nissan at 181st and 145th. Doors crushed. Two drivers hurt. Traffic control ignored, police say. Steel met flesh. Sirens followed.
Two vehicles collided at 181 St and 145 Ave in Queens. An eastbound Ford sedan struck the left side of a northbound Nissan SUV. Two female drivers were injured, with shoulder and upper‑arm pain reported. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Traffic Control Disregarded.” That driver error sits at the heart of this crash. Records list one driver on a permit and the other licensed; both were traveling straight. No pedestrians or cyclists were reported hurt. No other contributing factors are specified in the data.
Aug 17 - Two SUVs collided northbound on Cross Island Parkway. The driver of one SUV hit the other's left front. A 71-year-old front passenger and a 72-year-old driver were injured. Police recorded Alcohol Involvement and an unlicensed driver.
The driver of one SUV hit the left front of another while both were traveling north on Cross Island Parkway. A 72-year-old man driving one SUV and a 71-year-old front-seat passenger were injured; reported injuries include back and neck complaints. According to the police report, "Alcohol Involvement" was a contributing factor. The report also lists an "Unlicensed" driver for one vehicle. Police recorded those driver failures. Damage is noted to a right rear bumper and a left front quarter panel. No pedestrians or cyclists are listed in the report.
14
SUV strikes boy on Springfield Boulevard▸Aug 14 - An SUV going south on Springfield Blvd hit a 13-year-old crossing near 111 Ave. The right front took the blow. The boy suffered a head injury. Sirens cut the night. Queens pavement bears the mark.
A southbound SUV on Springfield Boulevard near 111 Avenue struck a 13-year-old pedestrian. The boy sustained a head injury and was listed as injured. The SUV showed damage on the right-front quarter. According to the police report, the listed contributing factor was “Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion.” No driver charges were recorded in the data. The record does not cite common driver failures like Failure to Yield or Driver Inattention/Distraction, and gives no signal information. The system still put a teen in the path of a heavy SUV at speed on a boulevard built for cars.
14Int 1347-2025
Brooks-Powers co-sponsors crackdown on unlicensed commuter vans, worsening overall street safety.▸Aug 14 - Int 1347-2025 orders TLC, NYPD and DOT to use a compliance checklist and levy maximum fines on unlicensed commuter vans. Punitive enforcement may cut informal transit, push riders to cars and ride‑hail, and raise vehicle volumes that endanger pedestrians and cyclists.
Bill: Int 1347-2025. Status: Sponsorship; sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced and referred August 14, 2025. The matter: "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to enforcing violations against unlicensed commuter vans." Primary sponsor Nantasha M. Williams; co-sponsors Selvena N. Brooks-Powers, Mercedes Narcisse, and Chris Banks. The law orders TLC, with NYPD and DOT, to maintain a checklist and requires officers to issue maximum fines for each violation. It takes effect 120 days after enactment. A safety assessment warns this punitive approach may reduce informal transit in underserved areas, shift trips to private cars and ride‑hail, and increase traffic volumes that endanger pedestrians and cyclists; it adds policing without system-wide safety gains.
-
File Int 1347-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
14Int 1347-2025
Brooks-Powers co-sponsors unlicensed commuter van crackdown, worsening overall street safety.▸Aug 14 - Int 1347-2025 orders TLC, NYPD and DOT to cite unlicensed commuter vans and levy maximum fines. It will likely shrink shared rides in transit deserts. Trips will shift to private cars and ride-hail. Pedestrians and cyclists face more exposure on the street.
Int 1347-2025 is at SPONSORSHIP and sits with the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure after introduction on August 14, 2025. The matter is titled, "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to enforcing violations against unlicensed commuter vans." Primary sponsor Nantasha M. Williams introduced the bill. Co-sponsors Selvena N. Brooks-Powers, Mercedes Narcisse, Chris Banks, and Farah N. Louis joined her. The bill orders TLC, with NYPD and DOT, to maintain a compliance checklist and requires officers to issue maximum penalties for every listed violation. Analysts warn punitive enforcement and steep fines will likely reduce shared transit options in transit deserts, push trips to private cars and ride-hail, and increase traffic exposure for pedestrians and cyclists, prioritizing policing over safer operations or street redesign without clear system-wide safety gains.
-
File Int 1347-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
13
Two SUVs collide at Memphis Ave intersection▸Aug 13 - Two SUVs crashed at Memphis Ave and 254 St. Two women drivers and a 9-year-old boy passenger were injured. Police recorded "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Traffic Control Disregarded."
Two SUVs collided at Memphis Ave and 254 St in Queens. Three people were injured: a 28-year-old female driver with a head contusion, a 55-year-old female driver with whole-body contusions, and a 9-year-old boy passenger with whole-body contusions. According to the police report, contributing factors were "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Traffic Control Disregarded." Police recorded those driver errors for the involved vehicles. Vehicle damage reports show impact to left-front and center-front areas and left-side doors. Lap belts for the injured were noted in the report after the recorded driver errors.
13
Driver hits and kills pedestrian on S Conduit▸Aug 13 - A driver traveling east on S Conduit Avenue struck and killed a 52-year-old man in the roadway near 155th Street. The car's center front hit him. He died at the scene.
A driver traveling east on South Conduit Avenue struck a 52-year-old man who was in the roadway near 155th Street. The pedestrian suffered fatal, whole-body injuries and died at the scene. According to the police report, the vehicle was "Going Straight Ahead" and the "Center Front End" was damaged. The report records no driver citations or contributing factors. The crash data notes the pedestrian as "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Not at Intersection" with ped_action listed as "Other Actions in Roadway." No other contributing factors are recorded in the provided data.
12
Speeding Car Slams Coffee Truck, Kills Two▸Aug 12 - A speeding car tore through a stop sign in Astoria, struck a parked coffee truck, killed two men on foot, and left wreckage and grief behind.
ABC7 reported on August 12, 2025, that an 84-year-old driver sped through a stop sign at 19th Avenue and 42nd Street, crashing into a parked coffee truck and striking two men. Both pedestrians, ages 41 and 70, died. The Toyota then spun and hit a Volvo making a U-turn. Witness George Giakoumis said the car was "going at least 60+ miles an hour just right through the stop sign." The crash highlights persistent speeding and dangerous driving at this Astoria intersection. The article notes the area is "prone to speeding and racing," raising questions about street safety and enforcement.
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Speeding Car Slams Coffee Truck, Kills Two,
ABC7,
Published 2025-08-12
11
Driver of SUV Backed Into Two Sedans▸Aug 11 - The driver of a 2024 BMW SUV backed on 224th Street and struck two parked sedans. A 51‑year‑old woman driver suffered neck pain and abrasions. Police cited driver inattention and unsafe backing.
An SUV driver reversed and hit two parked sedans on 224th Street in Queens, injuring herself. A 51‑year‑old woman driver complained of neck pain and abrasions. According to the police report, contributing factors were Driver Inattention/Distraction and Backing Unsafely. The report lists a 2024 BMW SUV backing (damage to left rear bumper), a 2007 Toyota sedan (center back end damaged, parked) and a 2017 Nissan sedan (left front bumper damaged, parked). Police recorded the BMW driver as licensed and noted multiple occupants with unspecified injuries in the crash dossier.
8
SUV T-boned on 181st at 145th▸Aug 8 - Eastbound Ford hit a northbound Nissan at 181st and 145th. Doors crushed. Two drivers hurt. Traffic control ignored, police say. Steel met flesh. Sirens followed.
Two vehicles collided at 181 St and 145 Ave in Queens. An eastbound Ford sedan struck the left side of a northbound Nissan SUV. Two female drivers were injured, with shoulder and upper‑arm pain reported. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Traffic Control Disregarded.” That driver error sits at the heart of this crash. Records list one driver on a permit and the other licensed; both were traveling straight. No pedestrians or cyclists were reported hurt. No other contributing factors are specified in the data.
Aug 14 - An SUV going south on Springfield Blvd hit a 13-year-old crossing near 111 Ave. The right front took the blow. The boy suffered a head injury. Sirens cut the night. Queens pavement bears the mark.
A southbound SUV on Springfield Boulevard near 111 Avenue struck a 13-year-old pedestrian. The boy sustained a head injury and was listed as injured. The SUV showed damage on the right-front quarter. According to the police report, the listed contributing factor was “Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion.” No driver charges were recorded in the data. The record does not cite common driver failures like Failure to Yield or Driver Inattention/Distraction, and gives no signal information. The system still put a teen in the path of a heavy SUV at speed on a boulevard built for cars.
14Int 1347-2025
Brooks-Powers co-sponsors crackdown on unlicensed commuter vans, worsening overall street safety.▸Aug 14 - Int 1347-2025 orders TLC, NYPD and DOT to use a compliance checklist and levy maximum fines on unlicensed commuter vans. Punitive enforcement may cut informal transit, push riders to cars and ride‑hail, and raise vehicle volumes that endanger pedestrians and cyclists.
Bill: Int 1347-2025. Status: Sponsorship; sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced and referred August 14, 2025. The matter: "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to enforcing violations against unlicensed commuter vans." Primary sponsor Nantasha M. Williams; co-sponsors Selvena N. Brooks-Powers, Mercedes Narcisse, and Chris Banks. The law orders TLC, with NYPD and DOT, to maintain a checklist and requires officers to issue maximum fines for each violation. It takes effect 120 days after enactment. A safety assessment warns this punitive approach may reduce informal transit in underserved areas, shift trips to private cars and ride‑hail, and increase traffic volumes that endanger pedestrians and cyclists; it adds policing without system-wide safety gains.
-
File Int 1347-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
14Int 1347-2025
Brooks-Powers co-sponsors unlicensed commuter van crackdown, worsening overall street safety.▸Aug 14 - Int 1347-2025 orders TLC, NYPD and DOT to cite unlicensed commuter vans and levy maximum fines. It will likely shrink shared rides in transit deserts. Trips will shift to private cars and ride-hail. Pedestrians and cyclists face more exposure on the street.
Int 1347-2025 is at SPONSORSHIP and sits with the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure after introduction on August 14, 2025. The matter is titled, "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to enforcing violations against unlicensed commuter vans." Primary sponsor Nantasha M. Williams introduced the bill. Co-sponsors Selvena N. Brooks-Powers, Mercedes Narcisse, Chris Banks, and Farah N. Louis joined her. The bill orders TLC, with NYPD and DOT, to maintain a compliance checklist and requires officers to issue maximum penalties for every listed violation. Analysts warn punitive enforcement and steep fines will likely reduce shared transit options in transit deserts, push trips to private cars and ride-hail, and increase traffic exposure for pedestrians and cyclists, prioritizing policing over safer operations or street redesign without clear system-wide safety gains.
-
File Int 1347-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
13
Two SUVs collide at Memphis Ave intersection▸Aug 13 - Two SUVs crashed at Memphis Ave and 254 St. Two women drivers and a 9-year-old boy passenger were injured. Police recorded "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Traffic Control Disregarded."
Two SUVs collided at Memphis Ave and 254 St in Queens. Three people were injured: a 28-year-old female driver with a head contusion, a 55-year-old female driver with whole-body contusions, and a 9-year-old boy passenger with whole-body contusions. According to the police report, contributing factors were "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Traffic Control Disregarded." Police recorded those driver errors for the involved vehicles. Vehicle damage reports show impact to left-front and center-front areas and left-side doors. Lap belts for the injured were noted in the report after the recorded driver errors.
13
Driver hits and kills pedestrian on S Conduit▸Aug 13 - A driver traveling east on S Conduit Avenue struck and killed a 52-year-old man in the roadway near 155th Street. The car's center front hit him. He died at the scene.
A driver traveling east on South Conduit Avenue struck a 52-year-old man who was in the roadway near 155th Street. The pedestrian suffered fatal, whole-body injuries and died at the scene. According to the police report, the vehicle was "Going Straight Ahead" and the "Center Front End" was damaged. The report records no driver citations or contributing factors. The crash data notes the pedestrian as "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Not at Intersection" with ped_action listed as "Other Actions in Roadway." No other contributing factors are recorded in the provided data.
12
Speeding Car Slams Coffee Truck, Kills Two▸Aug 12 - A speeding car tore through a stop sign in Astoria, struck a parked coffee truck, killed two men on foot, and left wreckage and grief behind.
ABC7 reported on August 12, 2025, that an 84-year-old driver sped through a stop sign at 19th Avenue and 42nd Street, crashing into a parked coffee truck and striking two men. Both pedestrians, ages 41 and 70, died. The Toyota then spun and hit a Volvo making a U-turn. Witness George Giakoumis said the car was "going at least 60+ miles an hour just right through the stop sign." The crash highlights persistent speeding and dangerous driving at this Astoria intersection. The article notes the area is "prone to speeding and racing," raising questions about street safety and enforcement.
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Speeding Car Slams Coffee Truck, Kills Two,
ABC7,
Published 2025-08-12
11
Driver of SUV Backed Into Two Sedans▸Aug 11 - The driver of a 2024 BMW SUV backed on 224th Street and struck two parked sedans. A 51‑year‑old woman driver suffered neck pain and abrasions. Police cited driver inattention and unsafe backing.
An SUV driver reversed and hit two parked sedans on 224th Street in Queens, injuring herself. A 51‑year‑old woman driver complained of neck pain and abrasions. According to the police report, contributing factors were Driver Inattention/Distraction and Backing Unsafely. The report lists a 2024 BMW SUV backing (damage to left rear bumper), a 2007 Toyota sedan (center back end damaged, parked) and a 2017 Nissan sedan (left front bumper damaged, parked). Police recorded the BMW driver as licensed and noted multiple occupants with unspecified injuries in the crash dossier.
8
SUV T-boned on 181st at 145th▸Aug 8 - Eastbound Ford hit a northbound Nissan at 181st and 145th. Doors crushed. Two drivers hurt. Traffic control ignored, police say. Steel met flesh. Sirens followed.
Two vehicles collided at 181 St and 145 Ave in Queens. An eastbound Ford sedan struck the left side of a northbound Nissan SUV. Two female drivers were injured, with shoulder and upper‑arm pain reported. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Traffic Control Disregarded.” That driver error sits at the heart of this crash. Records list one driver on a permit and the other licensed; both were traveling straight. No pedestrians or cyclists were reported hurt. No other contributing factors are specified in the data.
Aug 14 - Int 1347-2025 orders TLC, NYPD and DOT to use a compliance checklist and levy maximum fines on unlicensed commuter vans. Punitive enforcement may cut informal transit, push riders to cars and ride‑hail, and raise vehicle volumes that endanger pedestrians and cyclists.
Bill: Int 1347-2025. Status: Sponsorship; sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced and referred August 14, 2025. The matter: "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to enforcing violations against unlicensed commuter vans." Primary sponsor Nantasha M. Williams; co-sponsors Selvena N. Brooks-Powers, Mercedes Narcisse, and Chris Banks. The law orders TLC, with NYPD and DOT, to maintain a checklist and requires officers to issue maximum fines for each violation. It takes effect 120 days after enactment. A safety assessment warns this punitive approach may reduce informal transit in underserved areas, shift trips to private cars and ride‑hail, and increase traffic volumes that endanger pedestrians and cyclists; it adds policing without system-wide safety gains.
- File Int 1347-2025, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2025-08-14
14Int 1347-2025
Brooks-Powers co-sponsors unlicensed commuter van crackdown, worsening overall street safety.▸Aug 14 - Int 1347-2025 orders TLC, NYPD and DOT to cite unlicensed commuter vans and levy maximum fines. It will likely shrink shared rides in transit deserts. Trips will shift to private cars and ride-hail. Pedestrians and cyclists face more exposure on the street.
Int 1347-2025 is at SPONSORSHIP and sits with the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure after introduction on August 14, 2025. The matter is titled, "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to enforcing violations against unlicensed commuter vans." Primary sponsor Nantasha M. Williams introduced the bill. Co-sponsors Selvena N. Brooks-Powers, Mercedes Narcisse, Chris Banks, and Farah N. Louis joined her. The bill orders TLC, with NYPD and DOT, to maintain a compliance checklist and requires officers to issue maximum penalties for every listed violation. Analysts warn punitive enforcement and steep fines will likely reduce shared transit options in transit deserts, push trips to private cars and ride-hail, and increase traffic exposure for pedestrians and cyclists, prioritizing policing over safer operations or street redesign without clear system-wide safety gains.
-
File Int 1347-2025,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2025-08-14
13
Two SUVs collide at Memphis Ave intersection▸Aug 13 - Two SUVs crashed at Memphis Ave and 254 St. Two women drivers and a 9-year-old boy passenger were injured. Police recorded "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Traffic Control Disregarded."
Two SUVs collided at Memphis Ave and 254 St in Queens. Three people were injured: a 28-year-old female driver with a head contusion, a 55-year-old female driver with whole-body contusions, and a 9-year-old boy passenger with whole-body contusions. According to the police report, contributing factors were "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Traffic Control Disregarded." Police recorded those driver errors for the involved vehicles. Vehicle damage reports show impact to left-front and center-front areas and left-side doors. Lap belts for the injured were noted in the report after the recorded driver errors.
13
Driver hits and kills pedestrian on S Conduit▸Aug 13 - A driver traveling east on S Conduit Avenue struck and killed a 52-year-old man in the roadway near 155th Street. The car's center front hit him. He died at the scene.
A driver traveling east on South Conduit Avenue struck a 52-year-old man who was in the roadway near 155th Street. The pedestrian suffered fatal, whole-body injuries and died at the scene. According to the police report, the vehicle was "Going Straight Ahead" and the "Center Front End" was damaged. The report records no driver citations or contributing factors. The crash data notes the pedestrian as "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Not at Intersection" with ped_action listed as "Other Actions in Roadway." No other contributing factors are recorded in the provided data.
12
Speeding Car Slams Coffee Truck, Kills Two▸Aug 12 - A speeding car tore through a stop sign in Astoria, struck a parked coffee truck, killed two men on foot, and left wreckage and grief behind.
ABC7 reported on August 12, 2025, that an 84-year-old driver sped through a stop sign at 19th Avenue and 42nd Street, crashing into a parked coffee truck and striking two men. Both pedestrians, ages 41 and 70, died. The Toyota then spun and hit a Volvo making a U-turn. Witness George Giakoumis said the car was "going at least 60+ miles an hour just right through the stop sign." The crash highlights persistent speeding and dangerous driving at this Astoria intersection. The article notes the area is "prone to speeding and racing," raising questions about street safety and enforcement.
-
Speeding Car Slams Coffee Truck, Kills Two,
ABC7,
Published 2025-08-12
11
Driver of SUV Backed Into Two Sedans▸Aug 11 - The driver of a 2024 BMW SUV backed on 224th Street and struck two parked sedans. A 51‑year‑old woman driver suffered neck pain and abrasions. Police cited driver inattention and unsafe backing.
An SUV driver reversed and hit two parked sedans on 224th Street in Queens, injuring herself. A 51‑year‑old woman driver complained of neck pain and abrasions. According to the police report, contributing factors were Driver Inattention/Distraction and Backing Unsafely. The report lists a 2024 BMW SUV backing (damage to left rear bumper), a 2007 Toyota sedan (center back end damaged, parked) and a 2017 Nissan sedan (left front bumper damaged, parked). Police recorded the BMW driver as licensed and noted multiple occupants with unspecified injuries in the crash dossier.
8
SUV T-boned on 181st at 145th▸Aug 8 - Eastbound Ford hit a northbound Nissan at 181st and 145th. Doors crushed. Two drivers hurt. Traffic control ignored, police say. Steel met flesh. Sirens followed.
Two vehicles collided at 181 St and 145 Ave in Queens. An eastbound Ford sedan struck the left side of a northbound Nissan SUV. Two female drivers were injured, with shoulder and upper‑arm pain reported. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Traffic Control Disregarded.” That driver error sits at the heart of this crash. Records list one driver on a permit and the other licensed; both were traveling straight. No pedestrians or cyclists were reported hurt. No other contributing factors are specified in the data.
Aug 14 - Int 1347-2025 orders TLC, NYPD and DOT to cite unlicensed commuter vans and levy maximum fines. It will likely shrink shared rides in transit deserts. Trips will shift to private cars and ride-hail. Pedestrians and cyclists face more exposure on the street.
Int 1347-2025 is at SPONSORSHIP and sits with the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure after introduction on August 14, 2025. The matter is titled, "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to enforcing violations against unlicensed commuter vans." Primary sponsor Nantasha M. Williams introduced the bill. Co-sponsors Selvena N. Brooks-Powers, Mercedes Narcisse, Chris Banks, and Farah N. Louis joined her. The bill orders TLC, with NYPD and DOT, to maintain a compliance checklist and requires officers to issue maximum penalties for every listed violation. Analysts warn punitive enforcement and steep fines will likely reduce shared transit options in transit deserts, push trips to private cars and ride-hail, and increase traffic exposure for pedestrians and cyclists, prioritizing policing over safer operations or street redesign without clear system-wide safety gains.
- File Int 1347-2025, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2025-08-14
13
Two SUVs collide at Memphis Ave intersection▸Aug 13 - Two SUVs crashed at Memphis Ave and 254 St. Two women drivers and a 9-year-old boy passenger were injured. Police recorded "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Traffic Control Disregarded."
Two SUVs collided at Memphis Ave and 254 St in Queens. Three people were injured: a 28-year-old female driver with a head contusion, a 55-year-old female driver with whole-body contusions, and a 9-year-old boy passenger with whole-body contusions. According to the police report, contributing factors were "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Traffic Control Disregarded." Police recorded those driver errors for the involved vehicles. Vehicle damage reports show impact to left-front and center-front areas and left-side doors. Lap belts for the injured were noted in the report after the recorded driver errors.
13
Driver hits and kills pedestrian on S Conduit▸Aug 13 - A driver traveling east on S Conduit Avenue struck and killed a 52-year-old man in the roadway near 155th Street. The car's center front hit him. He died at the scene.
A driver traveling east on South Conduit Avenue struck a 52-year-old man who was in the roadway near 155th Street. The pedestrian suffered fatal, whole-body injuries and died at the scene. According to the police report, the vehicle was "Going Straight Ahead" and the "Center Front End" was damaged. The report records no driver citations or contributing factors. The crash data notes the pedestrian as "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Not at Intersection" with ped_action listed as "Other Actions in Roadway." No other contributing factors are recorded in the provided data.
12
Speeding Car Slams Coffee Truck, Kills Two▸Aug 12 - A speeding car tore through a stop sign in Astoria, struck a parked coffee truck, killed two men on foot, and left wreckage and grief behind.
ABC7 reported on August 12, 2025, that an 84-year-old driver sped through a stop sign at 19th Avenue and 42nd Street, crashing into a parked coffee truck and striking two men. Both pedestrians, ages 41 and 70, died. The Toyota then spun and hit a Volvo making a U-turn. Witness George Giakoumis said the car was "going at least 60+ miles an hour just right through the stop sign." The crash highlights persistent speeding and dangerous driving at this Astoria intersection. The article notes the area is "prone to speeding and racing," raising questions about street safety and enforcement.
-
Speeding Car Slams Coffee Truck, Kills Two,
ABC7,
Published 2025-08-12
11
Driver of SUV Backed Into Two Sedans▸Aug 11 - The driver of a 2024 BMW SUV backed on 224th Street and struck two parked sedans. A 51‑year‑old woman driver suffered neck pain and abrasions. Police cited driver inattention and unsafe backing.
An SUV driver reversed and hit two parked sedans on 224th Street in Queens, injuring herself. A 51‑year‑old woman driver complained of neck pain and abrasions. According to the police report, contributing factors were Driver Inattention/Distraction and Backing Unsafely. The report lists a 2024 BMW SUV backing (damage to left rear bumper), a 2007 Toyota sedan (center back end damaged, parked) and a 2017 Nissan sedan (left front bumper damaged, parked). Police recorded the BMW driver as licensed and noted multiple occupants with unspecified injuries in the crash dossier.
8
SUV T-boned on 181st at 145th▸Aug 8 - Eastbound Ford hit a northbound Nissan at 181st and 145th. Doors crushed. Two drivers hurt. Traffic control ignored, police say. Steel met flesh. Sirens followed.
Two vehicles collided at 181 St and 145 Ave in Queens. An eastbound Ford sedan struck the left side of a northbound Nissan SUV. Two female drivers were injured, with shoulder and upper‑arm pain reported. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Traffic Control Disregarded.” That driver error sits at the heart of this crash. Records list one driver on a permit and the other licensed; both were traveling straight. No pedestrians or cyclists were reported hurt. No other contributing factors are specified in the data.
Aug 13 - Two SUVs crashed at Memphis Ave and 254 St. Two women drivers and a 9-year-old boy passenger were injured. Police recorded "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Traffic Control Disregarded."
Two SUVs collided at Memphis Ave and 254 St in Queens. Three people were injured: a 28-year-old female driver with a head contusion, a 55-year-old female driver with whole-body contusions, and a 9-year-old boy passenger with whole-body contusions. According to the police report, contributing factors were "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Traffic Control Disregarded." Police recorded those driver errors for the involved vehicles. Vehicle damage reports show impact to left-front and center-front areas and left-side doors. Lap belts for the injured were noted in the report after the recorded driver errors.
13
Driver hits and kills pedestrian on S Conduit▸Aug 13 - A driver traveling east on S Conduit Avenue struck and killed a 52-year-old man in the roadway near 155th Street. The car's center front hit him. He died at the scene.
A driver traveling east on South Conduit Avenue struck a 52-year-old man who was in the roadway near 155th Street. The pedestrian suffered fatal, whole-body injuries and died at the scene. According to the police report, the vehicle was "Going Straight Ahead" and the "Center Front End" was damaged. The report records no driver citations or contributing factors. The crash data notes the pedestrian as "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Not at Intersection" with ped_action listed as "Other Actions in Roadway." No other contributing factors are recorded in the provided data.
12
Speeding Car Slams Coffee Truck, Kills Two▸Aug 12 - A speeding car tore through a stop sign in Astoria, struck a parked coffee truck, killed two men on foot, and left wreckage and grief behind.
ABC7 reported on August 12, 2025, that an 84-year-old driver sped through a stop sign at 19th Avenue and 42nd Street, crashing into a parked coffee truck and striking two men. Both pedestrians, ages 41 and 70, died. The Toyota then spun and hit a Volvo making a U-turn. Witness George Giakoumis said the car was "going at least 60+ miles an hour just right through the stop sign." The crash highlights persistent speeding and dangerous driving at this Astoria intersection. The article notes the area is "prone to speeding and racing," raising questions about street safety and enforcement.
-
Speeding Car Slams Coffee Truck, Kills Two,
ABC7,
Published 2025-08-12
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Driver of SUV Backed Into Two Sedans▸Aug 11 - The driver of a 2024 BMW SUV backed on 224th Street and struck two parked sedans. A 51‑year‑old woman driver suffered neck pain and abrasions. Police cited driver inattention and unsafe backing.
An SUV driver reversed and hit two parked sedans on 224th Street in Queens, injuring herself. A 51‑year‑old woman driver complained of neck pain and abrasions. According to the police report, contributing factors were Driver Inattention/Distraction and Backing Unsafely. The report lists a 2024 BMW SUV backing (damage to left rear bumper), a 2007 Toyota sedan (center back end damaged, parked) and a 2017 Nissan sedan (left front bumper damaged, parked). Police recorded the BMW driver as licensed and noted multiple occupants with unspecified injuries in the crash dossier.
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SUV T-boned on 181st at 145th▸Aug 8 - Eastbound Ford hit a northbound Nissan at 181st and 145th. Doors crushed. Two drivers hurt. Traffic control ignored, police say. Steel met flesh. Sirens followed.
Two vehicles collided at 181 St and 145 Ave in Queens. An eastbound Ford sedan struck the left side of a northbound Nissan SUV. Two female drivers were injured, with shoulder and upper‑arm pain reported. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Traffic Control Disregarded.” That driver error sits at the heart of this crash. Records list one driver on a permit and the other licensed; both were traveling straight. No pedestrians or cyclists were reported hurt. No other contributing factors are specified in the data.
Aug 13 - A driver traveling east on S Conduit Avenue struck and killed a 52-year-old man in the roadway near 155th Street. The car's center front hit him. He died at the scene.
A driver traveling east on South Conduit Avenue struck a 52-year-old man who was in the roadway near 155th Street. The pedestrian suffered fatal, whole-body injuries and died at the scene. According to the police report, the vehicle was "Going Straight Ahead" and the "Center Front End" was damaged. The report records no driver citations or contributing factors. The crash data notes the pedestrian as "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Not at Intersection" with ped_action listed as "Other Actions in Roadway." No other contributing factors are recorded in the provided data.
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Speeding Car Slams Coffee Truck, Kills Two▸Aug 12 - A speeding car tore through a stop sign in Astoria, struck a parked coffee truck, killed two men on foot, and left wreckage and grief behind.
ABC7 reported on August 12, 2025, that an 84-year-old driver sped through a stop sign at 19th Avenue and 42nd Street, crashing into a parked coffee truck and striking two men. Both pedestrians, ages 41 and 70, died. The Toyota then spun and hit a Volvo making a U-turn. Witness George Giakoumis said the car was "going at least 60+ miles an hour just right through the stop sign." The crash highlights persistent speeding and dangerous driving at this Astoria intersection. The article notes the area is "prone to speeding and racing," raising questions about street safety and enforcement.
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Speeding Car Slams Coffee Truck, Kills Two,
ABC7,
Published 2025-08-12
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Driver of SUV Backed Into Two Sedans▸Aug 11 - The driver of a 2024 BMW SUV backed on 224th Street and struck two parked sedans. A 51‑year‑old woman driver suffered neck pain and abrasions. Police cited driver inattention and unsafe backing.
An SUV driver reversed and hit two parked sedans on 224th Street in Queens, injuring herself. A 51‑year‑old woman driver complained of neck pain and abrasions. According to the police report, contributing factors were Driver Inattention/Distraction and Backing Unsafely. The report lists a 2024 BMW SUV backing (damage to left rear bumper), a 2007 Toyota sedan (center back end damaged, parked) and a 2017 Nissan sedan (left front bumper damaged, parked). Police recorded the BMW driver as licensed and noted multiple occupants with unspecified injuries in the crash dossier.
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SUV T-boned on 181st at 145th▸Aug 8 - Eastbound Ford hit a northbound Nissan at 181st and 145th. Doors crushed. Two drivers hurt. Traffic control ignored, police say. Steel met flesh. Sirens followed.
Two vehicles collided at 181 St and 145 Ave in Queens. An eastbound Ford sedan struck the left side of a northbound Nissan SUV. Two female drivers were injured, with shoulder and upper‑arm pain reported. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Traffic Control Disregarded.” That driver error sits at the heart of this crash. Records list one driver on a permit and the other licensed; both were traveling straight. No pedestrians or cyclists were reported hurt. No other contributing factors are specified in the data.
Aug 12 - A speeding car tore through a stop sign in Astoria, struck a parked coffee truck, killed two men on foot, and left wreckage and grief behind.
ABC7 reported on August 12, 2025, that an 84-year-old driver sped through a stop sign at 19th Avenue and 42nd Street, crashing into a parked coffee truck and striking two men. Both pedestrians, ages 41 and 70, died. The Toyota then spun and hit a Volvo making a U-turn. Witness George Giakoumis said the car was "going at least 60+ miles an hour just right through the stop sign." The crash highlights persistent speeding and dangerous driving at this Astoria intersection. The article notes the area is "prone to speeding and racing," raising questions about street safety and enforcement.
- Speeding Car Slams Coffee Truck, Kills Two, ABC7, Published 2025-08-12
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Driver of SUV Backed Into Two Sedans▸Aug 11 - The driver of a 2024 BMW SUV backed on 224th Street and struck two parked sedans. A 51‑year‑old woman driver suffered neck pain and abrasions. Police cited driver inattention and unsafe backing.
An SUV driver reversed and hit two parked sedans on 224th Street in Queens, injuring herself. A 51‑year‑old woman driver complained of neck pain and abrasions. According to the police report, contributing factors were Driver Inattention/Distraction and Backing Unsafely. The report lists a 2024 BMW SUV backing (damage to left rear bumper), a 2007 Toyota sedan (center back end damaged, parked) and a 2017 Nissan sedan (left front bumper damaged, parked). Police recorded the BMW driver as licensed and noted multiple occupants with unspecified injuries in the crash dossier.
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SUV T-boned on 181st at 145th▸Aug 8 - Eastbound Ford hit a northbound Nissan at 181st and 145th. Doors crushed. Two drivers hurt. Traffic control ignored, police say. Steel met flesh. Sirens followed.
Two vehicles collided at 181 St and 145 Ave in Queens. An eastbound Ford sedan struck the left side of a northbound Nissan SUV. Two female drivers were injured, with shoulder and upper‑arm pain reported. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Traffic Control Disregarded.” That driver error sits at the heart of this crash. Records list one driver on a permit and the other licensed; both were traveling straight. No pedestrians or cyclists were reported hurt. No other contributing factors are specified in the data.
Aug 11 - The driver of a 2024 BMW SUV backed on 224th Street and struck two parked sedans. A 51‑year‑old woman driver suffered neck pain and abrasions. Police cited driver inattention and unsafe backing.
An SUV driver reversed and hit two parked sedans on 224th Street in Queens, injuring herself. A 51‑year‑old woman driver complained of neck pain and abrasions. According to the police report, contributing factors were Driver Inattention/Distraction and Backing Unsafely. The report lists a 2024 BMW SUV backing (damage to left rear bumper), a 2007 Toyota sedan (center back end damaged, parked) and a 2017 Nissan sedan (left front bumper damaged, parked). Police recorded the BMW driver as licensed and noted multiple occupants with unspecified injuries in the crash dossier.
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SUV T-boned on 181st at 145th▸Aug 8 - Eastbound Ford hit a northbound Nissan at 181st and 145th. Doors crushed. Two drivers hurt. Traffic control ignored, police say. Steel met flesh. Sirens followed.
Two vehicles collided at 181 St and 145 Ave in Queens. An eastbound Ford sedan struck the left side of a northbound Nissan SUV. Two female drivers were injured, with shoulder and upper‑arm pain reported. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Traffic Control Disregarded.” That driver error sits at the heart of this crash. Records list one driver on a permit and the other licensed; both were traveling straight. No pedestrians or cyclists were reported hurt. No other contributing factors are specified in the data.
Aug 8 - Eastbound Ford hit a northbound Nissan at 181st and 145th. Doors crushed. Two drivers hurt. Traffic control ignored, police say. Steel met flesh. Sirens followed.
Two vehicles collided at 181 St and 145 Ave in Queens. An eastbound Ford sedan struck the left side of a northbound Nissan SUV. Two female drivers were injured, with shoulder and upper‑arm pain reported. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Traffic Control Disregarded.” That driver error sits at the heart of this crash. Records list one driver on a permit and the other licensed; both were traveling straight. No pedestrians or cyclists were reported hurt. No other contributing factors are specified in the data.