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 18
▸ Crush Injuries 4
▸ Amputation 1
▸ Severe Bleeding 12
▸ Severe Lacerations 8
▸ Concussion 12
▸ Whiplash 95
▸ Contusion/Bruise 149
▸ Abrasion 84
▸ Pain/Nausea 38
About this chart
We group pedestrian injuries and deaths by the vehicle type that struck them (as recorded in police reports). Use the dropdown to view totals, serious injuries, or deaths.
- Trucks/Buses, SUVs/Cars, Mopeds, and Bikes reflect the reporting categories in the crash dataset.
- Counts include people on foot only; crashes with no injured pedestrians are not shown here.
Notes: Police classification can change during investigations. Small categories may have year‑to‑year variance.
CloseAbout these numbers
These totals count vehicles with at least the shown number of camera‑issued speeding violations (school‑zone speed cameras) in any rolling 12‑month window in this district. Totals are summed from 2022 to the present for this geography.
- ≥ 6 (6+): advocates’ standard for repeat speeding offenders who should face escalating consequences.
- ≥ 16 (16+): threshold in the current edited bill awaiting State Senate action.
Caught Speeding Recently in CD 22
- 2023 Gray Toyota Sedan (LFB3193) – 201 times • 1 in last 90d here
- 2018 Ford Mp (KAL6193) – 127 times • 3 in last 90d here
- 2013 Mazda Station Wagon (MKT6372) – 83 times • 1 in last 90d here
- 2024 Black Porsche Suburban (LRR6512) – 51 times • 1 in last 90d here
- Vehicle (440BE6) – 46 times • 3 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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Astoria: Two Killed at Food Cart — City Must Act
District 22: Jan 1, 2022 - Aug 16, 2025
A bad week in Astoria
On 2025-08-12, a car jumped the curb at 19th Avenue and 42nd Street and struck a food cart. Three people died at the scene: two men standing by the cart and the 84-year-old driver who officers say was at the wheel (amNY, 2025-08-13; crash record: NYC Open Data). An eyewitness said, “I have never seen anything like this.”
Last year, a 36-year-old bicyclist died on 2024-10-22 at 34th Avenue and 37th Street — a reminder that these streets were supposed to be safer (NYC Open Data).
Since 2022, District 22 has recorded 16 deaths and about 2,200 injuries on city streets. Year to date, recorded deaths climbed from 3 last year to 6 this year — a 100% increase (NYC Open Data).
The pattern
The toll concentrates at a few intersections. Data point to 34th Avenue and 42nd Street as repeat hotspots. Crashes spike in the early morning around 08:00 and several fatal crashes occur overnight and at dawn. Contributing factors logged by NYPD and DOT cluster in a few buckets: “other” and “vulnerable road‑user error,” with driver inattention and failure to yield also frequent. Cars and SUVs cause the majority of pedestrian injuries and deaths in the district (small area analysis).
These are fixable streets. Daylighting the corners will restore sightlines. Leading pedestrian intervals and hardened left turns will protect people crossing. Protected bike lanes on 31st Street must be installed now. Target enforcement and better lighting for overnight and early-morning hours will stop repeat offenders.
What Tiffany Cabán and agencies have done
Council Member Tiffany Cabán publicly backed the 31st Street protected‑lane plan and called for universal daylighting and full use of Sammy’s Law to lower speeds after the Astoria crash (Streetsblog, 2025-08-12). DOT has said the 31st Street protected lanes remain scheduled after summer repaving (Streetsblog, 2025-06-20).
Cabán co‑sponsored a bill to speed school‑area safety installs to 60 days (Int 1353-2025). She also backed daylighting legislation to keep crosswalks clear and voted for faster removal of derelict vehicles ([Int 1138-2024]; [Int 0857-2024]) and for taxi door‑warning decals to reduce dooring ([Int 0193-2024]) — measures that help, but do not stop drivers who run down people.
Action the city must take now
- Install the 31st Street protected bike lanes now and finish them after repaving. DOT promised the lanes; finish the work.
- Daylight every crossing along 34th Avenue and at 42nd Street with curb extensions and bollards that block illegal parking and restore sightlines.
- Give leading pedestrian intervals and harden left turns at the district’s worst intersections. Add focused lighting and nighttime enforcement for early‑morning and late‑night hours.
No more waiting.
Citywide fixes this must feed into
Local patterns here mirror a citywide problem. NYC should use Sammy’s Law to lower the default speed limit to 20 mph and make it standard citywide — slower streets save lives (Streetsblog, 2025-08-12). The city and state must also require intelligent speed‑assistance devices for habitual speeders — a targeted tool to stop the small group of drivers who cause disproportionate harm. These are the two policy levers that would change the calculus across all boroughs.
Call Council Member Tiffany Cabán and the Mayor now. Demand a 20 mph default, protected lanes on 31st Street, daylighted corners on 34th Avenue and 42nd Street, and speed limiters for repeat speeders — before the next meal ends in blood.
Citations
▸ Citations
- Pedestrian Killed In JFK Hit-And-Run, ABC7, Published 2025-08-13
- Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4834594 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-16
- Queens Crash Kills Two Pedestrians, Driver, amny, Published 2025-08-13
- UPDATE: Speeding Senior Driver Kills Self and Two Pedestrians in Astoria, Pols Call for 20 MPH Limit, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2025-08-12
- DOT Stands By Astoria Bike Lane Plan Despite Foes’ ‘Childish’ Outbursts, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2025-06-20
- File Int 1353-2025, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2025-08-14
- Wrong-way driver rams cars on expressway, amny, Published 2025-08-15
- Hit-And-Run Kills Pedestrian Near JFK, Gothamist, Published 2025-08-13
- Queens Hit-And-Run Kills Pedestrian Near JFK, NY Daily News, Published 2025-08-13
- Pedestrian Killed In JFK Hit-And-Run, ABC7, Published 2025-08-13
- Teen Cyclist Killed by Hit-and-Run Driver in Queens; 11th to Die this Year, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2023-04-11
- Dolma’s Grieving Father, Pols Seek Traffic Light at Fatal Corner — But Larger Safety Improvements are Needed, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2023-02-26
- R.I.P. DOLMA: A Deep Dive on DOT’s Daylighting Dilemma, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2023-02-24
Fix the Problem
District 22
30-83 31st Street, Astoria, NY 11102
718-274-4500
250 Broadway, Suite 1778, New York, NY 10007
212-788-6969
Other Representatives
District 34
75-35 31st Ave. Suite 206B (2nd Floor), East Elmhurst, NY 11370
Room 654, Legislative Office Building, Albany, NY 12248
District 11
134-01 20th Avenue 2nd Floor, College Point, NY 11356
Room 913, Legislative Office Building 188 State St., Albany, NY 12247
▸ Other Geographies
District 22 Council District 22 sits in Queens, Precinct 114, AD 34, SD 11.
It contains Astoria (North)-Ditmars-Steinway, Old Astoria-Hallets Point, Astoria (Central), Astoria (East)-Woodside (North), Queensbridge-Ravenswood-Dutch Kills, Rikers Island, St. Michael'S Cemetery, Astoria Park, Queens CB1.
▸ See also
Traffic Safety Timeline for Council District 22
6
Cabán Calls for Urgent Safety Improvements After Fatal Crash▸Jan 6 - A cement truck killed Tamara Chuchi Kao, 62, on 24th Avenue. Locals and officials had begged for safer streets. No bike lanes. Trucks thunder past homes. City promised action after the crash. Cyclists keep dying. The danger remains, unyielding.
On January 6, 2023, Astoria residents and Council Member Tiffany Cabán renewed demands for safety on 24th Avenue after a cement truck killed Citi Bike rider Tamara Chuchi Kao. The street, a DOT truck route, lacks bike lanes. Kao was the fourth cyclist killed in western Queens in under three years. Former Councilmember Costa Constantinides called the area a 'serious safety risk' and urged the DOT to study improvements and reroute trucks. Cabán called the crash 'devastating' and pressed city agencies for action. DOT spokesman Vin Barone promised immediate steps at the crash site and talks on protected bike lanes. Less than 1.5 percent of streets in Council District 22 have protected bike paths. Residents say the city prioritizes highway access over safety. The city plans to add leading pedestrian intervals at the intersection.
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Locals Have Been Begging for Safer Street Where Trucker Killed Citi Bike Rider,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2023-01-06
5
Concrete Mixer Turns, Cyclist Dies in Queens▸Jan 5 - A concrete mixer turned right on 24th Avenue. Its bumper struck a 62-year-old woman on her bike. She flew from the saddle. She died on the cold street. Heavy steel met flesh. The city’s streets took another life.
A 62-year-old woman riding a bicycle east on 24th Avenue in Queens was killed when a concrete mixer truck turned right and struck her with its front bumper. According to the police report, 'A concrete mixer turned right. A 62-year-old woman pedaled east. The truck’s bumper struck her head. She flew from the bike. No helmet. No chance. She died alone on the cold street.' The crash data lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors beyond the truck’s right turn. The cyclist was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but this detail appears only after the sequence of impact. The collision underscores the deadly risk for cyclists sharing space with massive trucks on city streets.
5
SUV Turns Left, Strikes Woman at Queens Crosswalk▸Oct 5 - A Mercedes SUV turned left at 45th Street and 30th Avenue. It hit a 64-year-old woman crossing the street. Blood ran from her head. She stayed conscious. The SUV was untouched. The street was not.
A 64-year-old woman was struck by a Mercedes SUV while crossing at the intersection of 45th Street and 30th Avenue in Queens. According to the police report, the SUV was making a left turn when it hit the pedestrian, causing severe bleeding from her head. She remained conscious at the scene. The police report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The SUV sustained no damage. The driver, a 35-year-old man, was licensed and uninjured. No other injuries were reported. The woman was in the crosswalk when the crash occurred. The report does not mention any actions by the pedestrian as a contributing factor.
28
Cyclist Thrown, Bleeding After Yield Failure▸May 28 - A man on a bike hit the street hard. Blood pooled. He lay semiconscious. The bike flipped. The cause: failure to yield. Queens fell silent. The crash left pain and questions. The city moved on. The wound stayed.
A 40-year-old man riding a bike on 84th Street near 25th Avenue in Queens was ejected and severely injured. According to the police report, 'A 40-year-old man was thrown from his bike, bleeding and semiconscious. His body struck the pavement. The bike overturned. The cause: failure to yield.' The crash data lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The cyclist suffered injuries to his entire body and was left semiconscious with severe bleeding. No other vehicle damage was reported. The report does not specify helmet use or other safety equipment. The crash underscores the danger when drivers fail to yield, leaving vulnerable road users exposed to grave harm.
10
Chrysler Passes Too Close, Driver Killed▸May 10 - A Chrysler scraped a parked Honda on 31st Avenue. Metal tore metal. The driver, a 27-year-old man, died in his seat. The street stayed quiet. Passing too closely left a man dead in Queens.
A deadly crash unfolded on 31st Avenue near 31st Street in Queens. According to the police report, a Chrysler sedan passed too close to a parked Honda. Metal scraped metal. The 27-year-old male driver of the Chrysler died at the scene. The report lists 'Passing Too Closely' as the contributing factor. The victim was not wearing a seatbelt, but the primary error cited is the Chrysler driver's unsafe passing. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The street remained silent after the impact.
23
SUV Turns Left, Strikes Elderly Pedestrian▸Apr 23 - A Dodge SUV turned left at 48th Street and Northern Boulevard. Its bumper hit an 89-year-old woman crossing with the signal. She fell. Blood pooled. Her head struck the ground. She never woke up.
An 89-year-old woman was killed at the corner of 48th Street and Northern Boulevard. According to the police report, a Dodge SUV made a left turn and its bumper struck the woman as she crossed with the signal. The impact caused her to fall, resulting in head trauma and internal injuries. She was found unconscious and did not survive. The police report lists the contributing factor as 'Unspecified.' The data shows the pedestrian was following the signal at the intersection. No driver errors are specified in the report. No mention of helmet or signal use is listed as a factor.
2
Tiffany Cabán Supports Safety Boosting City Snow Removal Plan▸Feb 2 - Council members push for city-run snow clearance. Current law leaves sidewalks and curbs icy, dangerous. Disabled and elderly New Yorkers face blocked crossings. Advocates demand equity. City agencies say they need resources. The fight is for safe, clear passage.
On February 2, 2022, Manhattan Borough President Mark Levine and City Council Member Tiffany Cabán called for the City of New York to take over sidewalk and curb snow removal, shifting responsibility from property owners to the Department of Sanitation. The proposal, discussed in Streetsblog NYC, highlights failures in the current system: 'We should have public snow removal from sidewalks. Currently, we are placing undue burdens on pedestrians, especially those who use wheelchairs, canes, or walkers, or who push strollers,' Cabán said. Levine noted, 'This is a serious challenge for disabled and elderly New Yorkers, as well as their caregivers.' Community Board 4 and pedestrian advocates echoed these concerns, citing blocked bus stops and curb ramps. The Department of Sanitation expressed readiness if given more funding. The push aims to end patchwork clearance and protect those most at risk.
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FOR PEDS’ SAKE: City Must Take Over Sidewalk and Curb Clearance, Pols Say,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2022-02-02
24
Box Truck Strikes Elderly Pedestrian in Queens▸Jan 24 - A box truck turned left on 41st Street. A 70-year-old man crossed with the signal. Steel hit flesh. The man fell. Blood spread on the avenue. The truck kept moving. The city stayed cold and silent.
A box truck hit a 70-year-old man at the corner of 41st Street and 34th Avenue in Queens. The man was crossing with the signal when the truck, making a left turn, struck him in the head. According to the police report, the driver failed to yield the right-of-way. The pedestrian suffered a severe head injury and was left bleeding on the street. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the primary contributing factor. No other contributing factors are cited. The truck sustained no damage and continued on. The driver was licensed and wearing a lap belt and harness.
23
SUV Hits Pedestrian Off Grand Central Parkway▸Jan 23 - A GMC SUV struck an 18-year-old man standing off Grand Central Parkway. The impact crushed his skull. The driver kept going straight. Darkness closed in. One young life ended.
An 18-year-old pedestrian was killed when a GMC SUV struck him head-on off the roadway on Grand Central Parkway. According to the police report, 'An 18-year-old man stood off the roadway. A GMC SUV struck him head-on. His skull shattered beneath the right front bumper. The dark swallowed him. The driver kept going straight.' No driver errors are listed in the data. The pedestrian was not in the roadway at the time of impact. No helmet or signal use is mentioned as a factor. Other vehicle occupants are not reported as injured. The crash shows the fatal risk faced by those outside vehicles, even off the roadway.
Jan 6 - A cement truck killed Tamara Chuchi Kao, 62, on 24th Avenue. Locals and officials had begged for safer streets. No bike lanes. Trucks thunder past homes. City promised action after the crash. Cyclists keep dying. The danger remains, unyielding.
On January 6, 2023, Astoria residents and Council Member Tiffany Cabán renewed demands for safety on 24th Avenue after a cement truck killed Citi Bike rider Tamara Chuchi Kao. The street, a DOT truck route, lacks bike lanes. Kao was the fourth cyclist killed in western Queens in under three years. Former Councilmember Costa Constantinides called the area a 'serious safety risk' and urged the DOT to study improvements and reroute trucks. Cabán called the crash 'devastating' and pressed city agencies for action. DOT spokesman Vin Barone promised immediate steps at the crash site and talks on protected bike lanes. Less than 1.5 percent of streets in Council District 22 have protected bike paths. Residents say the city prioritizes highway access over safety. The city plans to add leading pedestrian intervals at the intersection.
- Locals Have Been Begging for Safer Street Where Trucker Killed Citi Bike Rider, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2023-01-06
5
Concrete Mixer Turns, Cyclist Dies in Queens▸Jan 5 - A concrete mixer turned right on 24th Avenue. Its bumper struck a 62-year-old woman on her bike. She flew from the saddle. She died on the cold street. Heavy steel met flesh. The city’s streets took another life.
A 62-year-old woman riding a bicycle east on 24th Avenue in Queens was killed when a concrete mixer truck turned right and struck her with its front bumper. According to the police report, 'A concrete mixer turned right. A 62-year-old woman pedaled east. The truck’s bumper struck her head. She flew from the bike. No helmet. No chance. She died alone on the cold street.' The crash data lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors beyond the truck’s right turn. The cyclist was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but this detail appears only after the sequence of impact. The collision underscores the deadly risk for cyclists sharing space with massive trucks on city streets.
5
SUV Turns Left, Strikes Woman at Queens Crosswalk▸Oct 5 - A Mercedes SUV turned left at 45th Street and 30th Avenue. It hit a 64-year-old woman crossing the street. Blood ran from her head. She stayed conscious. The SUV was untouched. The street was not.
A 64-year-old woman was struck by a Mercedes SUV while crossing at the intersection of 45th Street and 30th Avenue in Queens. According to the police report, the SUV was making a left turn when it hit the pedestrian, causing severe bleeding from her head. She remained conscious at the scene. The police report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The SUV sustained no damage. The driver, a 35-year-old man, was licensed and uninjured. No other injuries were reported. The woman was in the crosswalk when the crash occurred. The report does not mention any actions by the pedestrian as a contributing factor.
28
Cyclist Thrown, Bleeding After Yield Failure▸May 28 - A man on a bike hit the street hard. Blood pooled. He lay semiconscious. The bike flipped. The cause: failure to yield. Queens fell silent. The crash left pain and questions. The city moved on. The wound stayed.
A 40-year-old man riding a bike on 84th Street near 25th Avenue in Queens was ejected and severely injured. According to the police report, 'A 40-year-old man was thrown from his bike, bleeding and semiconscious. His body struck the pavement. The bike overturned. The cause: failure to yield.' The crash data lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The cyclist suffered injuries to his entire body and was left semiconscious with severe bleeding. No other vehicle damage was reported. The report does not specify helmet use or other safety equipment. The crash underscores the danger when drivers fail to yield, leaving vulnerable road users exposed to grave harm.
10
Chrysler Passes Too Close, Driver Killed▸May 10 - A Chrysler scraped a parked Honda on 31st Avenue. Metal tore metal. The driver, a 27-year-old man, died in his seat. The street stayed quiet. Passing too closely left a man dead in Queens.
A deadly crash unfolded on 31st Avenue near 31st Street in Queens. According to the police report, a Chrysler sedan passed too close to a parked Honda. Metal scraped metal. The 27-year-old male driver of the Chrysler died at the scene. The report lists 'Passing Too Closely' as the contributing factor. The victim was not wearing a seatbelt, but the primary error cited is the Chrysler driver's unsafe passing. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The street remained silent after the impact.
23
SUV Turns Left, Strikes Elderly Pedestrian▸Apr 23 - A Dodge SUV turned left at 48th Street and Northern Boulevard. Its bumper hit an 89-year-old woman crossing with the signal. She fell. Blood pooled. Her head struck the ground. She never woke up.
An 89-year-old woman was killed at the corner of 48th Street and Northern Boulevard. According to the police report, a Dodge SUV made a left turn and its bumper struck the woman as she crossed with the signal. The impact caused her to fall, resulting in head trauma and internal injuries. She was found unconscious and did not survive. The police report lists the contributing factor as 'Unspecified.' The data shows the pedestrian was following the signal at the intersection. No driver errors are specified in the report. No mention of helmet or signal use is listed as a factor.
2
Tiffany Cabán Supports Safety Boosting City Snow Removal Plan▸Feb 2 - Council members push for city-run snow clearance. Current law leaves sidewalks and curbs icy, dangerous. Disabled and elderly New Yorkers face blocked crossings. Advocates demand equity. City agencies say they need resources. The fight is for safe, clear passage.
On February 2, 2022, Manhattan Borough President Mark Levine and City Council Member Tiffany Cabán called for the City of New York to take over sidewalk and curb snow removal, shifting responsibility from property owners to the Department of Sanitation. The proposal, discussed in Streetsblog NYC, highlights failures in the current system: 'We should have public snow removal from sidewalks. Currently, we are placing undue burdens on pedestrians, especially those who use wheelchairs, canes, or walkers, or who push strollers,' Cabán said. Levine noted, 'This is a serious challenge for disabled and elderly New Yorkers, as well as their caregivers.' Community Board 4 and pedestrian advocates echoed these concerns, citing blocked bus stops and curb ramps. The Department of Sanitation expressed readiness if given more funding. The push aims to end patchwork clearance and protect those most at risk.
-
FOR PEDS’ SAKE: City Must Take Over Sidewalk and Curb Clearance, Pols Say,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2022-02-02
24
Box Truck Strikes Elderly Pedestrian in Queens▸Jan 24 - A box truck turned left on 41st Street. A 70-year-old man crossed with the signal. Steel hit flesh. The man fell. Blood spread on the avenue. The truck kept moving. The city stayed cold and silent.
A box truck hit a 70-year-old man at the corner of 41st Street and 34th Avenue in Queens. The man was crossing with the signal when the truck, making a left turn, struck him in the head. According to the police report, the driver failed to yield the right-of-way. The pedestrian suffered a severe head injury and was left bleeding on the street. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the primary contributing factor. No other contributing factors are cited. The truck sustained no damage and continued on. The driver was licensed and wearing a lap belt and harness.
23
SUV Hits Pedestrian Off Grand Central Parkway▸Jan 23 - A GMC SUV struck an 18-year-old man standing off Grand Central Parkway. The impact crushed his skull. The driver kept going straight. Darkness closed in. One young life ended.
An 18-year-old pedestrian was killed when a GMC SUV struck him head-on off the roadway on Grand Central Parkway. According to the police report, 'An 18-year-old man stood off the roadway. A GMC SUV struck him head-on. His skull shattered beneath the right front bumper. The dark swallowed him. The driver kept going straight.' No driver errors are listed in the data. The pedestrian was not in the roadway at the time of impact. No helmet or signal use is mentioned as a factor. Other vehicle occupants are not reported as injured. The crash shows the fatal risk faced by those outside vehicles, even off the roadway.
Jan 5 - A concrete mixer turned right on 24th Avenue. Its bumper struck a 62-year-old woman on her bike. She flew from the saddle. She died on the cold street. Heavy steel met flesh. The city’s streets took another life.
A 62-year-old woman riding a bicycle east on 24th Avenue in Queens was killed when a concrete mixer truck turned right and struck her with its front bumper. According to the police report, 'A concrete mixer turned right. A 62-year-old woman pedaled east. The truck’s bumper struck her head. She flew from the bike. No helmet. No chance. She died alone on the cold street.' The crash data lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors beyond the truck’s right turn. The cyclist was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but this detail appears only after the sequence of impact. The collision underscores the deadly risk for cyclists sharing space with massive trucks on city streets.
5
SUV Turns Left, Strikes Woman at Queens Crosswalk▸Oct 5 - A Mercedes SUV turned left at 45th Street and 30th Avenue. It hit a 64-year-old woman crossing the street. Blood ran from her head. She stayed conscious. The SUV was untouched. The street was not.
A 64-year-old woman was struck by a Mercedes SUV while crossing at the intersection of 45th Street and 30th Avenue in Queens. According to the police report, the SUV was making a left turn when it hit the pedestrian, causing severe bleeding from her head. She remained conscious at the scene. The police report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The SUV sustained no damage. The driver, a 35-year-old man, was licensed and uninjured. No other injuries were reported. The woman was in the crosswalk when the crash occurred. The report does not mention any actions by the pedestrian as a contributing factor.
28
Cyclist Thrown, Bleeding After Yield Failure▸May 28 - A man on a bike hit the street hard. Blood pooled. He lay semiconscious. The bike flipped. The cause: failure to yield. Queens fell silent. The crash left pain and questions. The city moved on. The wound stayed.
A 40-year-old man riding a bike on 84th Street near 25th Avenue in Queens was ejected and severely injured. According to the police report, 'A 40-year-old man was thrown from his bike, bleeding and semiconscious. His body struck the pavement. The bike overturned. The cause: failure to yield.' The crash data lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The cyclist suffered injuries to his entire body and was left semiconscious with severe bleeding. No other vehicle damage was reported. The report does not specify helmet use or other safety equipment. The crash underscores the danger when drivers fail to yield, leaving vulnerable road users exposed to grave harm.
10
Chrysler Passes Too Close, Driver Killed▸May 10 - A Chrysler scraped a parked Honda on 31st Avenue. Metal tore metal. The driver, a 27-year-old man, died in his seat. The street stayed quiet. Passing too closely left a man dead in Queens.
A deadly crash unfolded on 31st Avenue near 31st Street in Queens. According to the police report, a Chrysler sedan passed too close to a parked Honda. Metal scraped metal. The 27-year-old male driver of the Chrysler died at the scene. The report lists 'Passing Too Closely' as the contributing factor. The victim was not wearing a seatbelt, but the primary error cited is the Chrysler driver's unsafe passing. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The street remained silent after the impact.
23
SUV Turns Left, Strikes Elderly Pedestrian▸Apr 23 - A Dodge SUV turned left at 48th Street and Northern Boulevard. Its bumper hit an 89-year-old woman crossing with the signal. She fell. Blood pooled. Her head struck the ground. She never woke up.
An 89-year-old woman was killed at the corner of 48th Street and Northern Boulevard. According to the police report, a Dodge SUV made a left turn and its bumper struck the woman as she crossed with the signal. The impact caused her to fall, resulting in head trauma and internal injuries. She was found unconscious and did not survive. The police report lists the contributing factor as 'Unspecified.' The data shows the pedestrian was following the signal at the intersection. No driver errors are specified in the report. No mention of helmet or signal use is listed as a factor.
2
Tiffany Cabán Supports Safety Boosting City Snow Removal Plan▸Feb 2 - Council members push for city-run snow clearance. Current law leaves sidewalks and curbs icy, dangerous. Disabled and elderly New Yorkers face blocked crossings. Advocates demand equity. City agencies say they need resources. The fight is for safe, clear passage.
On February 2, 2022, Manhattan Borough President Mark Levine and City Council Member Tiffany Cabán called for the City of New York to take over sidewalk and curb snow removal, shifting responsibility from property owners to the Department of Sanitation. The proposal, discussed in Streetsblog NYC, highlights failures in the current system: 'We should have public snow removal from sidewalks. Currently, we are placing undue burdens on pedestrians, especially those who use wheelchairs, canes, or walkers, or who push strollers,' Cabán said. Levine noted, 'This is a serious challenge for disabled and elderly New Yorkers, as well as their caregivers.' Community Board 4 and pedestrian advocates echoed these concerns, citing blocked bus stops and curb ramps. The Department of Sanitation expressed readiness if given more funding. The push aims to end patchwork clearance and protect those most at risk.
-
FOR PEDS’ SAKE: City Must Take Over Sidewalk and Curb Clearance, Pols Say,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2022-02-02
24
Box Truck Strikes Elderly Pedestrian in Queens▸Jan 24 - A box truck turned left on 41st Street. A 70-year-old man crossed with the signal. Steel hit flesh. The man fell. Blood spread on the avenue. The truck kept moving. The city stayed cold and silent.
A box truck hit a 70-year-old man at the corner of 41st Street and 34th Avenue in Queens. The man was crossing with the signal when the truck, making a left turn, struck him in the head. According to the police report, the driver failed to yield the right-of-way. The pedestrian suffered a severe head injury and was left bleeding on the street. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the primary contributing factor. No other contributing factors are cited. The truck sustained no damage and continued on. The driver was licensed and wearing a lap belt and harness.
23
SUV Hits Pedestrian Off Grand Central Parkway▸Jan 23 - A GMC SUV struck an 18-year-old man standing off Grand Central Parkway. The impact crushed his skull. The driver kept going straight. Darkness closed in. One young life ended.
An 18-year-old pedestrian was killed when a GMC SUV struck him head-on off the roadway on Grand Central Parkway. According to the police report, 'An 18-year-old man stood off the roadway. A GMC SUV struck him head-on. His skull shattered beneath the right front bumper. The dark swallowed him. The driver kept going straight.' No driver errors are listed in the data. The pedestrian was not in the roadway at the time of impact. No helmet or signal use is mentioned as a factor. Other vehicle occupants are not reported as injured. The crash shows the fatal risk faced by those outside vehicles, even off the roadway.
Oct 5 - A Mercedes SUV turned left at 45th Street and 30th Avenue. It hit a 64-year-old woman crossing the street. Blood ran from her head. She stayed conscious. The SUV was untouched. The street was not.
A 64-year-old woman was struck by a Mercedes SUV while crossing at the intersection of 45th Street and 30th Avenue in Queens. According to the police report, the SUV was making a left turn when it hit the pedestrian, causing severe bleeding from her head. She remained conscious at the scene. The police report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The SUV sustained no damage. The driver, a 35-year-old man, was licensed and uninjured. No other injuries were reported. The woman was in the crosswalk when the crash occurred. The report does not mention any actions by the pedestrian as a contributing factor.
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Cyclist Thrown, Bleeding After Yield Failure▸May 28 - A man on a bike hit the street hard. Blood pooled. He lay semiconscious. The bike flipped. The cause: failure to yield. Queens fell silent. The crash left pain and questions. The city moved on. The wound stayed.
A 40-year-old man riding a bike on 84th Street near 25th Avenue in Queens was ejected and severely injured. According to the police report, 'A 40-year-old man was thrown from his bike, bleeding and semiconscious. His body struck the pavement. The bike overturned. The cause: failure to yield.' The crash data lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The cyclist suffered injuries to his entire body and was left semiconscious with severe bleeding. No other vehicle damage was reported. The report does not specify helmet use or other safety equipment. The crash underscores the danger when drivers fail to yield, leaving vulnerable road users exposed to grave harm.
10
Chrysler Passes Too Close, Driver Killed▸May 10 - A Chrysler scraped a parked Honda on 31st Avenue. Metal tore metal. The driver, a 27-year-old man, died in his seat. The street stayed quiet. Passing too closely left a man dead in Queens.
A deadly crash unfolded on 31st Avenue near 31st Street in Queens. According to the police report, a Chrysler sedan passed too close to a parked Honda. Metal scraped metal. The 27-year-old male driver of the Chrysler died at the scene. The report lists 'Passing Too Closely' as the contributing factor. The victim was not wearing a seatbelt, but the primary error cited is the Chrysler driver's unsafe passing. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The street remained silent after the impact.
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SUV Turns Left, Strikes Elderly Pedestrian▸Apr 23 - A Dodge SUV turned left at 48th Street and Northern Boulevard. Its bumper hit an 89-year-old woman crossing with the signal. She fell. Blood pooled. Her head struck the ground. She never woke up.
An 89-year-old woman was killed at the corner of 48th Street and Northern Boulevard. According to the police report, a Dodge SUV made a left turn and its bumper struck the woman as she crossed with the signal. The impact caused her to fall, resulting in head trauma and internal injuries. She was found unconscious and did not survive. The police report lists the contributing factor as 'Unspecified.' The data shows the pedestrian was following the signal at the intersection. No driver errors are specified in the report. No mention of helmet or signal use is listed as a factor.
2
Tiffany Cabán Supports Safety Boosting City Snow Removal Plan▸Feb 2 - Council members push for city-run snow clearance. Current law leaves sidewalks and curbs icy, dangerous. Disabled and elderly New Yorkers face blocked crossings. Advocates demand equity. City agencies say they need resources. The fight is for safe, clear passage.
On February 2, 2022, Manhattan Borough President Mark Levine and City Council Member Tiffany Cabán called for the City of New York to take over sidewalk and curb snow removal, shifting responsibility from property owners to the Department of Sanitation. The proposal, discussed in Streetsblog NYC, highlights failures in the current system: 'We should have public snow removal from sidewalks. Currently, we are placing undue burdens on pedestrians, especially those who use wheelchairs, canes, or walkers, or who push strollers,' Cabán said. Levine noted, 'This is a serious challenge for disabled and elderly New Yorkers, as well as their caregivers.' Community Board 4 and pedestrian advocates echoed these concerns, citing blocked bus stops and curb ramps. The Department of Sanitation expressed readiness if given more funding. The push aims to end patchwork clearance and protect those most at risk.
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FOR PEDS’ SAKE: City Must Take Over Sidewalk and Curb Clearance, Pols Say,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2022-02-02
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Box Truck Strikes Elderly Pedestrian in Queens▸Jan 24 - A box truck turned left on 41st Street. A 70-year-old man crossed with the signal. Steel hit flesh. The man fell. Blood spread on the avenue. The truck kept moving. The city stayed cold and silent.
A box truck hit a 70-year-old man at the corner of 41st Street and 34th Avenue in Queens. The man was crossing with the signal when the truck, making a left turn, struck him in the head. According to the police report, the driver failed to yield the right-of-way. The pedestrian suffered a severe head injury and was left bleeding on the street. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the primary contributing factor. No other contributing factors are cited. The truck sustained no damage and continued on. The driver was licensed and wearing a lap belt and harness.
23
SUV Hits Pedestrian Off Grand Central Parkway▸Jan 23 - A GMC SUV struck an 18-year-old man standing off Grand Central Parkway. The impact crushed his skull. The driver kept going straight. Darkness closed in. One young life ended.
An 18-year-old pedestrian was killed when a GMC SUV struck him head-on off the roadway on Grand Central Parkway. According to the police report, 'An 18-year-old man stood off the roadway. A GMC SUV struck him head-on. His skull shattered beneath the right front bumper. The dark swallowed him. The driver kept going straight.' No driver errors are listed in the data. The pedestrian was not in the roadway at the time of impact. No helmet or signal use is mentioned as a factor. Other vehicle occupants are not reported as injured. The crash shows the fatal risk faced by those outside vehicles, even off the roadway.
May 28 - A man on a bike hit the street hard. Blood pooled. He lay semiconscious. The bike flipped. The cause: failure to yield. Queens fell silent. The crash left pain and questions. The city moved on. The wound stayed.
A 40-year-old man riding a bike on 84th Street near 25th Avenue in Queens was ejected and severely injured. According to the police report, 'A 40-year-old man was thrown from his bike, bleeding and semiconscious. His body struck the pavement. The bike overturned. The cause: failure to yield.' The crash data lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The cyclist suffered injuries to his entire body and was left semiconscious with severe bleeding. No other vehicle damage was reported. The report does not specify helmet use or other safety equipment. The crash underscores the danger when drivers fail to yield, leaving vulnerable road users exposed to grave harm.
10
Chrysler Passes Too Close, Driver Killed▸May 10 - A Chrysler scraped a parked Honda on 31st Avenue. Metal tore metal. The driver, a 27-year-old man, died in his seat. The street stayed quiet. Passing too closely left a man dead in Queens.
A deadly crash unfolded on 31st Avenue near 31st Street in Queens. According to the police report, a Chrysler sedan passed too close to a parked Honda. Metal scraped metal. The 27-year-old male driver of the Chrysler died at the scene. The report lists 'Passing Too Closely' as the contributing factor. The victim was not wearing a seatbelt, but the primary error cited is the Chrysler driver's unsafe passing. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The street remained silent after the impact.
23
SUV Turns Left, Strikes Elderly Pedestrian▸Apr 23 - A Dodge SUV turned left at 48th Street and Northern Boulevard. Its bumper hit an 89-year-old woman crossing with the signal. She fell. Blood pooled. Her head struck the ground. She never woke up.
An 89-year-old woman was killed at the corner of 48th Street and Northern Boulevard. According to the police report, a Dodge SUV made a left turn and its bumper struck the woman as she crossed with the signal. The impact caused her to fall, resulting in head trauma and internal injuries. She was found unconscious and did not survive. The police report lists the contributing factor as 'Unspecified.' The data shows the pedestrian was following the signal at the intersection. No driver errors are specified in the report. No mention of helmet or signal use is listed as a factor.
2
Tiffany Cabán Supports Safety Boosting City Snow Removal Plan▸Feb 2 - Council members push for city-run snow clearance. Current law leaves sidewalks and curbs icy, dangerous. Disabled and elderly New Yorkers face blocked crossings. Advocates demand equity. City agencies say they need resources. The fight is for safe, clear passage.
On February 2, 2022, Manhattan Borough President Mark Levine and City Council Member Tiffany Cabán called for the City of New York to take over sidewalk and curb snow removal, shifting responsibility from property owners to the Department of Sanitation. The proposal, discussed in Streetsblog NYC, highlights failures in the current system: 'We should have public snow removal from sidewalks. Currently, we are placing undue burdens on pedestrians, especially those who use wheelchairs, canes, or walkers, or who push strollers,' Cabán said. Levine noted, 'This is a serious challenge for disabled and elderly New Yorkers, as well as their caregivers.' Community Board 4 and pedestrian advocates echoed these concerns, citing blocked bus stops and curb ramps. The Department of Sanitation expressed readiness if given more funding. The push aims to end patchwork clearance and protect those most at risk.
-
FOR PEDS’ SAKE: City Must Take Over Sidewalk and Curb Clearance, Pols Say,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2022-02-02
24
Box Truck Strikes Elderly Pedestrian in Queens▸Jan 24 - A box truck turned left on 41st Street. A 70-year-old man crossed with the signal. Steel hit flesh. The man fell. Blood spread on the avenue. The truck kept moving. The city stayed cold and silent.
A box truck hit a 70-year-old man at the corner of 41st Street and 34th Avenue in Queens. The man was crossing with the signal when the truck, making a left turn, struck him in the head. According to the police report, the driver failed to yield the right-of-way. The pedestrian suffered a severe head injury and was left bleeding on the street. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the primary contributing factor. No other contributing factors are cited. The truck sustained no damage and continued on. The driver was licensed and wearing a lap belt and harness.
23
SUV Hits Pedestrian Off Grand Central Parkway▸Jan 23 - A GMC SUV struck an 18-year-old man standing off Grand Central Parkway. The impact crushed his skull. The driver kept going straight. Darkness closed in. One young life ended.
An 18-year-old pedestrian was killed when a GMC SUV struck him head-on off the roadway on Grand Central Parkway. According to the police report, 'An 18-year-old man stood off the roadway. A GMC SUV struck him head-on. His skull shattered beneath the right front bumper. The dark swallowed him. The driver kept going straight.' No driver errors are listed in the data. The pedestrian was not in the roadway at the time of impact. No helmet or signal use is mentioned as a factor. Other vehicle occupants are not reported as injured. The crash shows the fatal risk faced by those outside vehicles, even off the roadway.
May 10 - A Chrysler scraped a parked Honda on 31st Avenue. Metal tore metal. The driver, a 27-year-old man, died in his seat. The street stayed quiet. Passing too closely left a man dead in Queens.
A deadly crash unfolded on 31st Avenue near 31st Street in Queens. According to the police report, a Chrysler sedan passed too close to a parked Honda. Metal scraped metal. The 27-year-old male driver of the Chrysler died at the scene. The report lists 'Passing Too Closely' as the contributing factor. The victim was not wearing a seatbelt, but the primary error cited is the Chrysler driver's unsafe passing. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The street remained silent after the impact.
23
SUV Turns Left, Strikes Elderly Pedestrian▸Apr 23 - A Dodge SUV turned left at 48th Street and Northern Boulevard. Its bumper hit an 89-year-old woman crossing with the signal. She fell. Blood pooled. Her head struck the ground. She never woke up.
An 89-year-old woman was killed at the corner of 48th Street and Northern Boulevard. According to the police report, a Dodge SUV made a left turn and its bumper struck the woman as she crossed with the signal. The impact caused her to fall, resulting in head trauma and internal injuries. She was found unconscious and did not survive. The police report lists the contributing factor as 'Unspecified.' The data shows the pedestrian was following the signal at the intersection. No driver errors are specified in the report. No mention of helmet or signal use is listed as a factor.
2
Tiffany Cabán Supports Safety Boosting City Snow Removal Plan▸Feb 2 - Council members push for city-run snow clearance. Current law leaves sidewalks and curbs icy, dangerous. Disabled and elderly New Yorkers face blocked crossings. Advocates demand equity. City agencies say they need resources. The fight is for safe, clear passage.
On February 2, 2022, Manhattan Borough President Mark Levine and City Council Member Tiffany Cabán called for the City of New York to take over sidewalk and curb snow removal, shifting responsibility from property owners to the Department of Sanitation. The proposal, discussed in Streetsblog NYC, highlights failures in the current system: 'We should have public snow removal from sidewalks. Currently, we are placing undue burdens on pedestrians, especially those who use wheelchairs, canes, or walkers, or who push strollers,' Cabán said. Levine noted, 'This is a serious challenge for disabled and elderly New Yorkers, as well as their caregivers.' Community Board 4 and pedestrian advocates echoed these concerns, citing blocked bus stops and curb ramps. The Department of Sanitation expressed readiness if given more funding. The push aims to end patchwork clearance and protect those most at risk.
-
FOR PEDS’ SAKE: City Must Take Over Sidewalk and Curb Clearance, Pols Say,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2022-02-02
24
Box Truck Strikes Elderly Pedestrian in Queens▸Jan 24 - A box truck turned left on 41st Street. A 70-year-old man crossed with the signal. Steel hit flesh. The man fell. Blood spread on the avenue. The truck kept moving. The city stayed cold and silent.
A box truck hit a 70-year-old man at the corner of 41st Street and 34th Avenue in Queens. The man was crossing with the signal when the truck, making a left turn, struck him in the head. According to the police report, the driver failed to yield the right-of-way. The pedestrian suffered a severe head injury and was left bleeding on the street. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the primary contributing factor. No other contributing factors are cited. The truck sustained no damage and continued on. The driver was licensed and wearing a lap belt and harness.
23
SUV Hits Pedestrian Off Grand Central Parkway▸Jan 23 - A GMC SUV struck an 18-year-old man standing off Grand Central Parkway. The impact crushed his skull. The driver kept going straight. Darkness closed in. One young life ended.
An 18-year-old pedestrian was killed when a GMC SUV struck him head-on off the roadway on Grand Central Parkway. According to the police report, 'An 18-year-old man stood off the roadway. A GMC SUV struck him head-on. His skull shattered beneath the right front bumper. The dark swallowed him. The driver kept going straight.' No driver errors are listed in the data. The pedestrian was not in the roadway at the time of impact. No helmet or signal use is mentioned as a factor. Other vehicle occupants are not reported as injured. The crash shows the fatal risk faced by those outside vehicles, even off the roadway.
Apr 23 - A Dodge SUV turned left at 48th Street and Northern Boulevard. Its bumper hit an 89-year-old woman crossing with the signal. She fell. Blood pooled. Her head struck the ground. She never woke up.
An 89-year-old woman was killed at the corner of 48th Street and Northern Boulevard. According to the police report, a Dodge SUV made a left turn and its bumper struck the woman as she crossed with the signal. The impact caused her to fall, resulting in head trauma and internal injuries. She was found unconscious and did not survive. The police report lists the contributing factor as 'Unspecified.' The data shows the pedestrian was following the signal at the intersection. No driver errors are specified in the report. No mention of helmet or signal use is listed as a factor.
2
Tiffany Cabán Supports Safety Boosting City Snow Removal Plan▸Feb 2 - Council members push for city-run snow clearance. Current law leaves sidewalks and curbs icy, dangerous. Disabled and elderly New Yorkers face blocked crossings. Advocates demand equity. City agencies say they need resources. The fight is for safe, clear passage.
On February 2, 2022, Manhattan Borough President Mark Levine and City Council Member Tiffany Cabán called for the City of New York to take over sidewalk and curb snow removal, shifting responsibility from property owners to the Department of Sanitation. The proposal, discussed in Streetsblog NYC, highlights failures in the current system: 'We should have public snow removal from sidewalks. Currently, we are placing undue burdens on pedestrians, especially those who use wheelchairs, canes, or walkers, or who push strollers,' Cabán said. Levine noted, 'This is a serious challenge for disabled and elderly New Yorkers, as well as their caregivers.' Community Board 4 and pedestrian advocates echoed these concerns, citing blocked bus stops and curb ramps. The Department of Sanitation expressed readiness if given more funding. The push aims to end patchwork clearance and protect those most at risk.
-
FOR PEDS’ SAKE: City Must Take Over Sidewalk and Curb Clearance, Pols Say,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2022-02-02
24
Box Truck Strikes Elderly Pedestrian in Queens▸Jan 24 - A box truck turned left on 41st Street. A 70-year-old man crossed with the signal. Steel hit flesh. The man fell. Blood spread on the avenue. The truck kept moving. The city stayed cold and silent.
A box truck hit a 70-year-old man at the corner of 41st Street and 34th Avenue in Queens. The man was crossing with the signal when the truck, making a left turn, struck him in the head. According to the police report, the driver failed to yield the right-of-way. The pedestrian suffered a severe head injury and was left bleeding on the street. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the primary contributing factor. No other contributing factors are cited. The truck sustained no damage and continued on. The driver was licensed and wearing a lap belt and harness.
23
SUV Hits Pedestrian Off Grand Central Parkway▸Jan 23 - A GMC SUV struck an 18-year-old man standing off Grand Central Parkway. The impact crushed his skull. The driver kept going straight. Darkness closed in. One young life ended.
An 18-year-old pedestrian was killed when a GMC SUV struck him head-on off the roadway on Grand Central Parkway. According to the police report, 'An 18-year-old man stood off the roadway. A GMC SUV struck him head-on. His skull shattered beneath the right front bumper. The dark swallowed him. The driver kept going straight.' No driver errors are listed in the data. The pedestrian was not in the roadway at the time of impact. No helmet or signal use is mentioned as a factor. Other vehicle occupants are not reported as injured. The crash shows the fatal risk faced by those outside vehicles, even off the roadway.
Feb 2 - Council members push for city-run snow clearance. Current law leaves sidewalks and curbs icy, dangerous. Disabled and elderly New Yorkers face blocked crossings. Advocates demand equity. City agencies say they need resources. The fight is for safe, clear passage.
On February 2, 2022, Manhattan Borough President Mark Levine and City Council Member Tiffany Cabán called for the City of New York to take over sidewalk and curb snow removal, shifting responsibility from property owners to the Department of Sanitation. The proposal, discussed in Streetsblog NYC, highlights failures in the current system: 'We should have public snow removal from sidewalks. Currently, we are placing undue burdens on pedestrians, especially those who use wheelchairs, canes, or walkers, or who push strollers,' Cabán said. Levine noted, 'This is a serious challenge for disabled and elderly New Yorkers, as well as their caregivers.' Community Board 4 and pedestrian advocates echoed these concerns, citing blocked bus stops and curb ramps. The Department of Sanitation expressed readiness if given more funding. The push aims to end patchwork clearance and protect those most at risk.
- FOR PEDS’ SAKE: City Must Take Over Sidewalk and Curb Clearance, Pols Say, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2022-02-02
24
Box Truck Strikes Elderly Pedestrian in Queens▸Jan 24 - A box truck turned left on 41st Street. A 70-year-old man crossed with the signal. Steel hit flesh. The man fell. Blood spread on the avenue. The truck kept moving. The city stayed cold and silent.
A box truck hit a 70-year-old man at the corner of 41st Street and 34th Avenue in Queens. The man was crossing with the signal when the truck, making a left turn, struck him in the head. According to the police report, the driver failed to yield the right-of-way. The pedestrian suffered a severe head injury and was left bleeding on the street. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the primary contributing factor. No other contributing factors are cited. The truck sustained no damage and continued on. The driver was licensed and wearing a lap belt and harness.
23
SUV Hits Pedestrian Off Grand Central Parkway▸Jan 23 - A GMC SUV struck an 18-year-old man standing off Grand Central Parkway. The impact crushed his skull. The driver kept going straight. Darkness closed in. One young life ended.
An 18-year-old pedestrian was killed when a GMC SUV struck him head-on off the roadway on Grand Central Parkway. According to the police report, 'An 18-year-old man stood off the roadway. A GMC SUV struck him head-on. His skull shattered beneath the right front bumper. The dark swallowed him. The driver kept going straight.' No driver errors are listed in the data. The pedestrian was not in the roadway at the time of impact. No helmet or signal use is mentioned as a factor. Other vehicle occupants are not reported as injured. The crash shows the fatal risk faced by those outside vehicles, even off the roadway.
Jan 24 - A box truck turned left on 41st Street. A 70-year-old man crossed with the signal. Steel hit flesh. The man fell. Blood spread on the avenue. The truck kept moving. The city stayed cold and silent.
A box truck hit a 70-year-old man at the corner of 41st Street and 34th Avenue in Queens. The man was crossing with the signal when the truck, making a left turn, struck him in the head. According to the police report, the driver failed to yield the right-of-way. The pedestrian suffered a severe head injury and was left bleeding on the street. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the primary contributing factor. No other contributing factors are cited. The truck sustained no damage and continued on. The driver was licensed and wearing a lap belt and harness.
23
SUV Hits Pedestrian Off Grand Central Parkway▸Jan 23 - A GMC SUV struck an 18-year-old man standing off Grand Central Parkway. The impact crushed his skull. The driver kept going straight. Darkness closed in. One young life ended.
An 18-year-old pedestrian was killed when a GMC SUV struck him head-on off the roadway on Grand Central Parkway. According to the police report, 'An 18-year-old man stood off the roadway. A GMC SUV struck him head-on. His skull shattered beneath the right front bumper. The dark swallowed him. The driver kept going straight.' No driver errors are listed in the data. The pedestrian was not in the roadway at the time of impact. No helmet or signal use is mentioned as a factor. Other vehicle occupants are not reported as injured. The crash shows the fatal risk faced by those outside vehicles, even off the roadway.
Jan 23 - A GMC SUV struck an 18-year-old man standing off Grand Central Parkway. The impact crushed his skull. The driver kept going straight. Darkness closed in. One young life ended.
An 18-year-old pedestrian was killed when a GMC SUV struck him head-on off the roadway on Grand Central Parkway. According to the police report, 'An 18-year-old man stood off the roadway. A GMC SUV struck him head-on. His skull shattered beneath the right front bumper. The dark swallowed him. The driver kept going straight.' No driver errors are listed in the data. The pedestrian was not in the roadway at the time of impact. No helmet or signal use is mentioned as a factor. Other vehicle occupants are not reported as injured. The crash shows the fatal risk faced by those outside vehicles, even off the roadway.