No Deaths Yet—But Laurelton Bleeds Every Day

• Driver in deadly Nassau Expressway hit-and-run was speeding to Dunkin', prosecutors say, Gothamist, Published 2025-09-22

• Woman killed after being pinned under car while crossing Queens intersection, ABC7, Published 2025-09-21

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

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

• Mother of teen allegedly intentionally run over and killed by drunk driver in Queens pleads for justice, 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

• Brooklyn dad recently retired from NYPD dies with girlfriend in motorcycle crash, NY Daily News, Published 2025-09-08

• Queens bus network redesign draws mixed reviews from riders. Here's what MTA officials are saying., CBS New York, Published 2025-09-02

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.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4836755 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-10-03

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.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4836125 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-10-03

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

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

Aug 13 - A car jumped the curb in Astoria. Metal, blood, and bodies scattered. Two men waiting by a food cart died. The 84-year-old driver, warned not to drive, died too. The street bore the mark of violence.

amNY reported on August 13, 2025, that an 84-year-old driver lost control of his Toyota in Astoria, Queens, killing himself and two men at a food cart. The driver had suffered a stroke two weeks before and was told by his doctor not to drive. Police said the car 'careened at a high speed into a nearby food truck, ramming into two men.' The crash left the street littered with debris and body parts. The incident highlights gaps in monitoring medically unfit drivers and the dangers posed to pedestrians by unchecked vehicle access.

• Queens Crash Kills Two Pedestrians, Driver, amny, Published 2025-08-13

Aug 12 - A car hit two men by a food truck in Astoria. Both pedestrians died. The driver died too. The crash spun the car into another vehicle. The street fell silent. No arrests. Police investigate.

Gothamist (2025-08-12) reports an 84-year-old driver struck two men standing outside a food truck at 19th Avenue and 42nd Street in Astoria. The car then hit a Volvo making a U-turn. Both pedestrians, ages 42 and 70, and the Corolla driver died. The Volvo driver was unhurt. NYPD said, “Three people died Tuesday after a driver struck two pedestrians and another car.” No arrests have been made. The crash highlights the risks faced by people on foot and the dangers of vehicle movement near crowded curbs. Police continue to investigate.

• Astoria Crash Kills Two Pedestrians, Driver, Gothamist, Published 2025-08-12

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.

"signage as a 'small step' and 'low-hanging fruit,'" -- Donovan J. Richards

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 5 - Two police cars smashed in the Rockaways. Four officers hurt. Metal twisted. Sirens wailed. The crash struck where three roads meet under the A-train. All survived. The street stayed dangerous.

According to the New York Post (2025-08-05), two NYPD cruisers collided at Rockaway Freeway and Seagirt Boulevard while responding to shots fired. The article notes, "Four NYPD officers were hospitalized late Monday after two police cruisers crashed into each other." Photos show heavy damage to both vehicles. The crash happened at a complex intersection beneath an elevated subway. No bystanders were hurt. The incident highlights risks at busy, multi-road crossings and the dangers of high-speed police response in dense urban settings.

• NYPD Cruisers Collide At Queens Intersection, New York Post, Published 2025-08-05

Aug 4 - An SUV hit a sedan at 135 Avenue and 232 Street in Queens. A 53-year-old man driving was injured and in shock. Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction and Other Vehicular as contributing factors. Both cars were going straight.

A station wagon/SUV and a sedan collided on 135 Avenue at 232 Street. One driver, a 53-year-old man, was injured and reported in shock. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Other Vehicular" factors contributed to the crash. Both vehicles were traveling straight before impact. The sedan sustained left-side door damage; the SUV showed center front-end and right-front bumper damage. The injured occupant was the driver, wearing a lap belt and harness and not ejected. Police listed contributing factors as Other Vehicular on the occupant record as well. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4832782 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-10-03

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 21 - Three people injured when SUV driver fell asleep near 133 Ave. Head and leg wounds. Metal twisted. No warning. Streets do not forgive mistakes.

Three people suffered injuries when two SUVs and a sedan collided near 219-10 133 Ave in Queens. According to the police report, the crash was caused by a driver who 'Fell Asleep.' One driver reported pain throughout her body, another suffered head injuries, and a third had leg wounds. The report lists 'Fell Asleep' as the sole contributing factor. No mention of helmet or signal use. The crash left metal crushed and lives shaken.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4829156 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-10-03

Jul 20 - The driver of a pick-up truck struck a parked sedan on 131 Ave in Queens. The truck driver was found unconscious and injured. Police recorded illness as a contributing factor. The parked sedan had no occupants.

According to the police report, the driver of a pick-up truck struck a parked sedan on 131 Ave in Queens. One man — the truck driver, age 29 — was injured and found unconscious. The truck was traveling west; the sedan was parked. Impact was the truck’s left front bumper to the sedan’s right rear bumper. Police recorded "Illnes" as a contributing factor. The report lists no other driver errors and does not cite helmet or signal issues. The parked sedan carried no occupants at the time of impact.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4829083 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-10-03