Nov 4 - A southbound sedan driver turned left at 73 Ave and 171 St and hit a 34-year-old woman in the intersection. Police recorded driver inattention and failure to yield. She reported shoulder pain and shock.

A sedan driver, traveling south and making a left turn at 73 Ave and 171 St in Queens, hit a 34-year-old woman in the intersection. She suffered a shoulder/upper arm injury and reported pain and shock. According to the police report, driver inattention/distraction and failure to yield right-of-way were recorded. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver. The impact was to the sedan’s right front bumper; the report lists no vehicle damage. After the driver errors, the report notes the pedestrian was crossing with the signal. No other injuries were specified.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4854865 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-12

• Driver Fatally Doors Cyclist in Queens Yet is Not Charged, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2025-10-28

Oct 7 - Driver making a left on Union Turnpike hit a 56-year-old man in the intersection at 164 St. He was crossing with the signal. He suffered back and internal injuries. Queens at 9 a.m. The sedan showed right-front damage.

A 32-year-old woman driving a 2022 Honda sedan east on Union Turnpike made a left at 164 Street and hit a 56-year-old man in the intersection. The man was injured, with back and internal injuries, and was conscious. According to the police report, the pedestrian was "Crossing With Signal" and the driver was "Making Left Turn." The report lists contributing factors as "Unspecified." Police recorded point of impact at the right front quarter panel. The crash happened in Queens at 9:00 a.m. The driver was licensed in New York. No other vehicles were listed.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4848184 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-12

Sep 29 - The Mazda driver turned left from 77 Ave and hit a northbound Honda on 164 St. Side impact. A 31-year-old woman driving was hurt with neck pain. Others reported unspecified injuries. Police listed contributing factors as Unspecified.

Two sedans collided at 164 St and 77 Ave in Queens. The crash was at 7:35 a.m. According to the police report, the Mazda driver was eastbound and making a left turn, and the Honda driver was going straight north. The Mazda's right front hit the Honda's left side doors. A 31-year-old woman driving reported neck injury and whiplash. Others in the cars were listed with unspecified injuries. Police recorded contributing factors as "Unspecified" for both drivers.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4846077 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-12

• Hit-run driver speeding to Dunkin’ Donuts when he killed Queens expressway construction worker: D.A., NY Daily News, Published 2025-09-21

• Driver charged after woman directing traffic around expressway killed in Queens hit-and-run, ABC7, Published 2025-09-20

Sep 19 - A driver in an SUV going straight on 73 Ave hit a parked SUV at 170 St in Queens. An 83-year-old passenger suffered a head injury. The 57-year-old driver was injured. Police recorded driver inattention/distraction.

At 73 Ave and 170 St in Queens, a driver in an SUV going straight hit a parked SUV. Two people were hurt. An 83-year-old front passenger suffered a head injury. The 57-year-old driver had an arm and hand abrasion. Others were listed with unspecified injuries. According to the police report, both vehicles were Station Wagon/Sport Utility Vehicles and the contributing factor was “Driver Inattention/Distraction.” Police recorded driver inattention/distraction by the driver. The parked SUV was hit on the left rear quarter. The moving SUV showed right-front damage.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4843810 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-12

• Suspect who allegedly intentionally ran over, killed Queens teen is in the country illegally, ICE says, CBS New York, Published 2025-09-18

• Man struck and killed by two vehicles while trying to cross Belt Parkway in South Ozone Park: NYPD, amny, Published 2025-09-16

• 2 children struck by driver in Queens, suspect in custody, witnesses say, CBS New York, Published 2025-09-15

• Teenage girl fatally struck by SUV in Queens, suspect in custody, CBS New York, Published 2025-09-13

Sep 5 - An SUV driver and a motorcyclist crashed at 65 Ave and 164 St in Queens. The 29-year-old rider was ejected and suffered a hip and leg injury. Police recorded Traffic Control Disregarded.

A driver in an SUV and a motorcyclist crashed at 65 Ave and 164 St in Queens. The rider, 29, was thrown from the bike. She suffered a hip and upper‑leg injury, with a fracture and dislocation. According to the police report, Traffic Control Disregarded was recorded. Both drivers were licensed and reported going straight before impact. The SUV’s left side was hit. The motorcycle’s front was crushed. The SUV driver, 78, was listed with an unspecified injury status in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4841409 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-12

• Queens teen with autism fatally struck by car after going missing from LI school, NY Daily News, Published 2025-09-05

• Many Queens riders now navigating new commute, due to full redesign of MTA's bus network, CBS New York, Published 2025-09-02

• MTA got busy with second phase of Queens bus network redesign this weekend, amny, Published 2025-09-01

• Second phase of Queens bus network redesign goes into effect, NY1, Published 2025-08-31

Aug 8 - Flash floods swamped Cross Island Parkway. Leaders demanded flood signage and storm fixes. Signs may warn drivers but do little for pedestrians and cyclists. Only real infrastructure will cut the risks they face.

"called for city, state, and federal agencies to act and criticized the Trump administration for cutting federal funding for flood protection." -- John Liu

Action: infrastructure request (no bill number). Status: public call on August 8, 2025; not advanced to committee or vote. The matter was described as a "call for flood-related street signage and storm mitigation efforts." Queens Borough President Donovan J. Richards called signage a "small step" and "low-hanging fruit." Council Member Vickie Paladino urged signs to warn drivers unfamiliar with the area. State Sen. John Liu pressed city, state and federal agencies and criticized federal funding cuts. Safety analyst note: "Flood warning signage may help alert motorists but does little to address the underlying risks to pedestrians and cyclists... only comprehensive infrastructure improvements would yield significant safety benefits for vulnerable road users."

• Queens leaders call for flood signage and infrastructure in Bay Terrace, AMNY, Published 2025-08-08

Aug 1 - A car struck and killed a 23-year-old man on 101st Street. The driver sped off after an encounter at the window. Police found the victim with severe trauma. He died at Jamaica Hospital.

According to the New York Post (2025-08-01), a 23-year-old man died after being run over on 101st Street and Liberty Boulevard in Queens. The article reports, "Sonalall approached the driver's side window and flashed what appeared to be a gun, startling the motorist, who then drove off, striking Sonalall." The Queens District Attorney's Office did not charge the driver, citing fear for his life. The incident highlights the lethal risk when vehicles are used in moments of conflict. No charges were filed, raising questions about how self-defense is interpreted in car-related deaths.

• Man Killed By Driver In Queens Street, New York Post, Published 2025-08-01

Jul 29 - City and business leaders back a $3 million study to overhaul 14th Street. The plan aims to carve out space for walkers, bikers, and buses. Cars lose ground. Streets grow safer. The city bets on change.

On July 29, 2025, Christopher Bonanos reported a sweeping proposal to remake 14th Street. No council bill number or committee is listed. The Adams administration, local BIDs, and the NYC Economic Development Corporation pledged $3 million for a 24-month study. The plan, described as 'transformative' and 'generational,' aims to create a 'complete street' for pedestrians, cyclists, delivery workers, and transit. Mayor Eric Adams and city officials support the move. According to safety analysts, such overhauls, especially when led by city and business groups, often yield safer, more equitable streets for vulnerable users.

• Everyone Wants to Fix 14th Street, New York Magazine - Curbed, Published 2025-07-29

Jul 26 - A sedan hit a cyclist on Parsons Boulevard. The cyclist suffered a concussion. Metal met flesh. The street stayed busy. The system failed to protect the vulnerable.

A sedan and a bike collided at Parsons Boulevard and 79th Avenue in Queens. The 32-year-old male cyclist was injured, suffering a concussion. According to the police report, the crash involved 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a contributing factor. The sedan’s left front quarter panel struck the bike’s center front end. No driver errors were specified in the report. The cyclist was not using any safety equipment. The crash highlights the ongoing danger for cyclists on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4830480 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-12