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 3
▸ Crush Injuries 1
▸ Concussion 1
▸ Whiplash 17
▸ Contusion/Bruise 14
▸ Abrasion 5
▸ Pain/Nausea 8
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.
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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No Deaths Yet—But Laurelton Bleeds Every Day
Laurelton: Jan 1, 2022 - Jul 17, 2025
The Toll in Laurelton: No Deaths, But the Hurt Goes On
No one has died on Laurelton’s streets this year. But the numbers do not let you breathe easy. In the past twelve months, there have been 204 crashes. 121 people were hurt. Not one was marked as a serious injury, but pain lingers. Children, elders, workers—no one is spared. In the last year, 11 people under 18 were injured in crashes here. The violence is slow, steady, and always waiting.
The Machines That Hit Us
Cars and SUVs do most of the harm. In the last three years, they caused the only pedestrian death in Laurelton. They left 37 people with minor injuries and 10 with moderate injuries. Bikes caused one minor injury. Trucks and buses did not kill or seriously injure anyone, but the threat is always there. The street is not safe for anyone who walks or rides.
Leadership: Promises, Pressure, and the Need for More
Council Member Selvena Brooks-Powers has called out the city’s failures. “DOT gives us their word every hearing and we are not getting results,” she said at a public hearing, demanding real progress on street safety. She co-sponsored a bill to ban parking near crosswalks and clear sightlines for people on foot. But the pace is slow. Promises pile up. Streets stay dangerous.
State Senator Leroy Comrie voted to extend school speed zones and to require speed limiters for repeat dangerous drivers. These are steps, but the carnage continues. One crash, one injury, is too many.
The Call: Don’t Wait for Blood on the Asphalt
This is not fate. This is policy. Every day leaders delay, someone else gets hurt. Call your council member. Demand daylighting at every corner. Demand a 20 mph speed limit. Demand real protection for people who walk and bike.
Do not wait for the next siren. Act now.
Citations
▸ Citations
- MTA Bus Slams Curb, Injures Seven, CBS New York, Published 2025-07-11
- Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4824056 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-07-17
- Council Transportation Chair Tells DOT That She’s Sick of the Streets Plan Excuses, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2025-01-22
- File Int 1138-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2024-12-05
- File S 4045, Open States, Published 2025-06-11
- E-Bike Rider Killed In Police Chase, New York Post, Published 2025-07-13
- MTA Bus Slams Curb, Injures Seven, CBS New York, Published 2025-07-11
- Eight Injured As MTA Bus Hits Pole, CBS New York, Published 2025-07-11
- Bus Jumps Curb, Eight Injured In Flushing, ABC7, Published 2025-07-11
- Chain-Reaction Crash Kills Two On Belt Parkway, amny, Published 2025-07-10
- A ‘Boulevard of Life’ transformation: DOT announces completion of Queens Boulevard Redesign, amny.com, Published 2024-11-12
- Comprehensive NYC Greenway plan for bike, pedestrian infrastructure passes City Council, amny.com, Published 2022-10-27
- Can New York City Fix Its Deadly ‘Conduit’ to JFK Airport?, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2025-05-13
- As NYPD’s Criminal Crackdown on Cyclists Expands, It Grows More Absurd: Victims, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2025-05-06
- Meet the Council’s Transportation Committee Chair: Selvena Brooks-Powers, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2022-01-20
Other Representatives

District 29
232-06A Merrick Blvd., Springfield Gardens, NY 11413
Room 717, Legislative Office Building, Albany, NY 12248

District 31
1931 Mott Avenue, Suite 410, Far Rockaway, NY 11691
718-471-7014
250 Broadway, Suite 1865, New York, NY 10007
212-788-7216

District 14
113-43 Farmers Blvd., St. Albans, NY 11412
Room 913, Legislative Office Building, Albany, NY 12247
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Traffic Safety Timeline for Laurelton
26
Motorcyclist killed in multiple collisions on Long Island Expressway, NYPD says▸
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Motorcyclist killed in multiple collisions on Long Island Expressway, NYPD says,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-09-26
21
Woman killed after being pinned under car while crossing Queens intersection▸
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Woman killed after being pinned under car while crossing Queens intersection,
ABC7,
Published 2025-09-21
20
Female construction worker killed on Queens job site, hit-and-run driver arrested▸
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Female construction worker killed on Queens job site, hit-and-run driver arrested,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-09-20
16
Man struck and killed by two vehicles while trying to cross Belt Parkway in South Ozone Park: NYPD▸
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Man struck and killed by two vehicles while trying to cross Belt Parkway in South Ozone Park: NYPD,
amny,
Published 2025-09-16
15
Suspect in deadly DWI crash sexually harassed teen before intentionally striking her with SUV, Queens DA says▸
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Suspect in deadly DWI crash sexually harassed teen before intentionally striking her with SUV, Queens DA says,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-09-15
13
16-year-old girl struck and killed in Queens▸
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16-year-old girl struck and killed in Queens,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-09-13
19
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.
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.
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
12
Speeding Car Slams Food Truck, Kills Two▸Aug 12 - A car tore through an Astoria intersection. It struck a food truck. Two men died on the sidewalk. The driver died too. Metal, flesh, coffee, blood. The street swallowed them. It happened fast. No one stood a chance.
According to the New York Post (2025-08-12), an 84-year-old driver sped through 42nd Street and 19th Avenue in Astoria, Queens, crashing into a food truck and killing two customers and himself. Surveillance showed the car "going about 60 miles an hour" before impact. The article quotes a witness: "Someone screamed really loudly, and I just had stepped back, like right up to the sidewalk." The force severed a victim's foot. The crash highlights the lethal risk when drivers lose control at high speed in pedestrian zones. No charges were filed; the driver died at the scene.
-
Speeding Car Slams Food Truck, Kills Two,
New York Post,
Published 2025-08-12
11
Astoria Businesses Sue Over Bike Lane▸Aug 11 - Astoria shopkeepers fight a protected bike lane on 31st Street. They claim city plans threaten their business and public safety. The lawsuit lands in Queens Supreme Court. The city faces pushback, progress stalls.
NY1 reported on August 11, 2025, that over a dozen Astoria business owners filed suit to block a protected bike lane on 31st Street. The petition, lodged in Queens Supreme Court, claims the redesign from 36th Avenue to Newton Avenue would 'hurt their day-to-day operations and jeopardize public safety.' Owners accuse the city of acting in an 'arbitrary and capricious' way, moving forward despite objections. The case highlights ongoing tension between street safety projects and local business concerns. The outcome could shape future protected bike lane installations citywide.
-
Astoria Businesses Sue Over Bike Lane,
NY1,
Published 2025-08-11
8
Richards Calls Flood Signage Safety‑Boosting Low‑Hanging Fruit▸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."
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Queens leaders call for flood signage and infrastructure in Bay Terrace,
AMNY,
Published 2025-08-08
5
NYPD Cruiser Crash Injures Three In Queens▸Aug 5 - Police car struck at Beach 35th and Rockaway. Three hurt. Sirens cut through Edgemere. Cause unknown. Streets stained. Investigation begins.
CBS New York reported on August 5, 2025, that an NYPD cruiser crashed at Beach 35th Street and Rockaway Freeway in Edgemere, Queens. Three people were injured. The article states, 'Police are now trying to determine the cause of the crash.' No details on driver actions or contributing factors were released. The incident highlights risks at busy intersections and the need for thorough investigation when emergency vehicles are involved.
-
NYPD Cruiser Crash Injures Three In Queens,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-08-05
4
SUV T-Bones Sedan on 135 Avenue▸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.
1
Man Killed By Car In Queens Dispute▸Aug 1 - A car struck and killed a 23-year-old man in Ozone Park. The driver fled, then turned himself in. Police say the crash followed a heated confrontation. The victim died at Jamaica Hospital.
ABC7 reported on August 1, 2025, that a 23-year-old man died after being hit by a car at 101st Avenue and Liberty Boulevard in Queens. Police said the incident followed a domestic dispute. The driver, who was the woman's current boyfriend, told police the victim approached his car "while flashing what appeared to be a gun" and was struck as the driver tried to leave. The driver later went to the police. No charges had been filed as of publication, with the district attorney still reviewing the case. The crash highlights the lethal risk when vehicles are used during conflicts.
-
Man Killed By Car In Queens Dispute,
ABC7,
Published 2025-08-01
31
Flash Flood Traps Cars On Expressway▸Jul 31 - Water rose fast. Cars stranded. People climbed roofs to escape. Rescue teams pulled them out. Rain hammered Queens. The road drowned, then cleared. Danger came quick. Relief came late.
ABC7 reported on July 31, 2025, that flash flooding trapped drivers on the Clearview Expressway in Queens. Video showed people perched atop cars, waiting for rescue. A witness described, "10 feet deep, people sitting on top of cars, 6 or 7." Mayor Eric Adams declared a localized State of Emergency. The flooding left vehicles stranded and forced emergency response. The article highlights the risk of sudden, severe weather overwhelming city infrastructure, stranding vulnerable road users in harm’s way.
-
Flash Flood Traps Cars On Expressway,
ABC7,
Published 2025-07-31
21
SUV Driver Falls Asleep, Three Hurt in Queens Crash▸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.
20
Pick-up Truck Hits Parked Sedan; Driver Unconscious▸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.
12
Sedan Merging Hits Cyclist on Francis Lewis▸Jul 12 - A sedan merging on Francis Lewis Blvd hit a 50-year-old male cyclist. He suffered a contusion to his lower leg and remained conscious. Police recorded failure to yield and unsafe lane changing by the driver.
A driver in a sedan merging on Francis Lewis Blvd in Queens struck a 50-year-old male bicyclist who was traveling straight. The cyclist sustained a contusion to his knee and lower leg and was conscious at the scene. According to the police report, the crash was caused by "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way." Police recorded failure to yield by the driver and listed "Unsafe Lane Changing" as an additional contributing factor. The sedan struck the bicycle with its left front bumper; the bike showed no damage. The sedan carried two occupants; none were reported injured.
- Motorcyclist killed in multiple collisions on Long Island Expressway, NYPD says, Gothamist, Published 2025-09-26
21
Woman killed after being pinned under car while crossing Queens intersection▸
-
Woman killed after being pinned under car while crossing Queens intersection,
ABC7,
Published 2025-09-21
20
Female construction worker killed on Queens job site, hit-and-run driver arrested▸
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Female construction worker killed on Queens job site, hit-and-run driver arrested,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-09-20
16
Man struck and killed by two vehicles while trying to cross Belt Parkway in South Ozone Park: NYPD▸
-
Man struck and killed by two vehicles while trying to cross Belt Parkway in South Ozone Park: NYPD,
amny,
Published 2025-09-16
15
Suspect in deadly DWI crash sexually harassed teen before intentionally striking her with SUV, Queens DA says▸
-
Suspect in deadly DWI crash sexually harassed teen before intentionally striking her with SUV, Queens DA says,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-09-15
13
16-year-old girl struck and killed in Queens▸
-
16-year-old girl struck and killed in Queens,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-09-13
19
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.
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.
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
12
Speeding Car Slams Food Truck, Kills Two▸Aug 12 - A car tore through an Astoria intersection. It struck a food truck. Two men died on the sidewalk. The driver died too. Metal, flesh, coffee, blood. The street swallowed them. It happened fast. No one stood a chance.
According to the New York Post (2025-08-12), an 84-year-old driver sped through 42nd Street and 19th Avenue in Astoria, Queens, crashing into a food truck and killing two customers and himself. Surveillance showed the car "going about 60 miles an hour" before impact. The article quotes a witness: "Someone screamed really loudly, and I just had stepped back, like right up to the sidewalk." The force severed a victim's foot. The crash highlights the lethal risk when drivers lose control at high speed in pedestrian zones. No charges were filed; the driver died at the scene.
-
Speeding Car Slams Food Truck, Kills Two,
New York Post,
Published 2025-08-12
11
Astoria Businesses Sue Over Bike Lane▸Aug 11 - Astoria shopkeepers fight a protected bike lane on 31st Street. They claim city plans threaten their business and public safety. The lawsuit lands in Queens Supreme Court. The city faces pushback, progress stalls.
NY1 reported on August 11, 2025, that over a dozen Astoria business owners filed suit to block a protected bike lane on 31st Street. The petition, lodged in Queens Supreme Court, claims the redesign from 36th Avenue to Newton Avenue would 'hurt their day-to-day operations and jeopardize public safety.' Owners accuse the city of acting in an 'arbitrary and capricious' way, moving forward despite objections. The case highlights ongoing tension between street safety projects and local business concerns. The outcome could shape future protected bike lane installations citywide.
-
Astoria Businesses Sue Over Bike Lane,
NY1,
Published 2025-08-11
8
Richards Calls Flood Signage Safety‑Boosting Low‑Hanging Fruit▸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
5
NYPD Cruiser Crash Injures Three In Queens▸Aug 5 - Police car struck at Beach 35th and Rockaway. Three hurt. Sirens cut through Edgemere. Cause unknown. Streets stained. Investigation begins.
CBS New York reported on August 5, 2025, that an NYPD cruiser crashed at Beach 35th Street and Rockaway Freeway in Edgemere, Queens. Three people were injured. The article states, 'Police are now trying to determine the cause of the crash.' No details on driver actions or contributing factors were released. The incident highlights risks at busy intersections and the need for thorough investigation when emergency vehicles are involved.
-
NYPD Cruiser Crash Injures Three In Queens,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-08-05
4
SUV T-Bones Sedan on 135 Avenue▸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.
1
Man Killed By Car In Queens Dispute▸Aug 1 - A car struck and killed a 23-year-old man in Ozone Park. The driver fled, then turned himself in. Police say the crash followed a heated confrontation. The victim died at Jamaica Hospital.
ABC7 reported on August 1, 2025, that a 23-year-old man died after being hit by a car at 101st Avenue and Liberty Boulevard in Queens. Police said the incident followed a domestic dispute. The driver, who was the woman's current boyfriend, told police the victim approached his car "while flashing what appeared to be a gun" and was struck as the driver tried to leave. The driver later went to the police. No charges had been filed as of publication, with the district attorney still reviewing the case. The crash highlights the lethal risk when vehicles are used during conflicts.
-
Man Killed By Car In Queens Dispute,
ABC7,
Published 2025-08-01
31
Flash Flood Traps Cars On Expressway▸Jul 31 - Water rose fast. Cars stranded. People climbed roofs to escape. Rescue teams pulled them out. Rain hammered Queens. The road drowned, then cleared. Danger came quick. Relief came late.
ABC7 reported on July 31, 2025, that flash flooding trapped drivers on the Clearview Expressway in Queens. Video showed people perched atop cars, waiting for rescue. A witness described, "10 feet deep, people sitting on top of cars, 6 or 7." Mayor Eric Adams declared a localized State of Emergency. The flooding left vehicles stranded and forced emergency response. The article highlights the risk of sudden, severe weather overwhelming city infrastructure, stranding vulnerable road users in harm’s way.
-
Flash Flood Traps Cars On Expressway,
ABC7,
Published 2025-07-31
21
SUV Driver Falls Asleep, Three Hurt in Queens Crash▸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.
20
Pick-up Truck Hits Parked Sedan; Driver Unconscious▸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.
12
Sedan Merging Hits Cyclist on Francis Lewis▸Jul 12 - A sedan merging on Francis Lewis Blvd hit a 50-year-old male cyclist. He suffered a contusion to his lower leg and remained conscious. Police recorded failure to yield and unsafe lane changing by the driver.
A driver in a sedan merging on Francis Lewis Blvd in Queens struck a 50-year-old male bicyclist who was traveling straight. The cyclist sustained a contusion to his knee and lower leg and was conscious at the scene. According to the police report, the crash was caused by "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way." Police recorded failure to yield by the driver and listed "Unsafe Lane Changing" as an additional contributing factor. The sedan struck the bicycle with its left front bumper; the bike showed no damage. The sedan carried two occupants; none were reported injured.
- Woman killed after being pinned under car while crossing Queens intersection, ABC7, Published 2025-09-21
20
Female construction worker killed on Queens job site, hit-and-run driver arrested▸
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Female construction worker killed on Queens job site, hit-and-run driver arrested,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-09-20
16
Man struck and killed by two vehicles while trying to cross Belt Parkway in South Ozone Park: NYPD▸
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Man struck and killed by two vehicles while trying to cross Belt Parkway in South Ozone Park: NYPD,
amny,
Published 2025-09-16
15
Suspect in deadly DWI crash sexually harassed teen before intentionally striking her with SUV, Queens DA says▸
-
Suspect in deadly DWI crash sexually harassed teen before intentionally striking her with SUV, Queens DA says,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-09-15
13
16-year-old girl struck and killed in Queens▸
-
16-year-old girl struck and killed in Queens,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-09-13
19
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.
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.
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
12
Speeding Car Slams Food Truck, Kills Two▸Aug 12 - A car tore through an Astoria intersection. It struck a food truck. Two men died on the sidewalk. The driver died too. Metal, flesh, coffee, blood. The street swallowed them. It happened fast. No one stood a chance.
According to the New York Post (2025-08-12), an 84-year-old driver sped through 42nd Street and 19th Avenue in Astoria, Queens, crashing into a food truck and killing two customers and himself. Surveillance showed the car "going about 60 miles an hour" before impact. The article quotes a witness: "Someone screamed really loudly, and I just had stepped back, like right up to the sidewalk." The force severed a victim's foot. The crash highlights the lethal risk when drivers lose control at high speed in pedestrian zones. No charges were filed; the driver died at the scene.
-
Speeding Car Slams Food Truck, Kills Two,
New York Post,
Published 2025-08-12
11
Astoria Businesses Sue Over Bike Lane▸Aug 11 - Astoria shopkeepers fight a protected bike lane on 31st Street. They claim city plans threaten their business and public safety. The lawsuit lands in Queens Supreme Court. The city faces pushback, progress stalls.
NY1 reported on August 11, 2025, that over a dozen Astoria business owners filed suit to block a protected bike lane on 31st Street. The petition, lodged in Queens Supreme Court, claims the redesign from 36th Avenue to Newton Avenue would 'hurt their day-to-day operations and jeopardize public safety.' Owners accuse the city of acting in an 'arbitrary and capricious' way, moving forward despite objections. The case highlights ongoing tension between street safety projects and local business concerns. The outcome could shape future protected bike lane installations citywide.
-
Astoria Businesses Sue Over Bike Lane,
NY1,
Published 2025-08-11
8
Richards Calls Flood Signage Safety‑Boosting Low‑Hanging Fruit▸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
5
NYPD Cruiser Crash Injures Three In Queens▸Aug 5 - Police car struck at Beach 35th and Rockaway. Three hurt. Sirens cut through Edgemere. Cause unknown. Streets stained. Investigation begins.
CBS New York reported on August 5, 2025, that an NYPD cruiser crashed at Beach 35th Street and Rockaway Freeway in Edgemere, Queens. Three people were injured. The article states, 'Police are now trying to determine the cause of the crash.' No details on driver actions or contributing factors were released. The incident highlights risks at busy intersections and the need for thorough investigation when emergency vehicles are involved.
-
NYPD Cruiser Crash Injures Three In Queens,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-08-05
4
SUV T-Bones Sedan on 135 Avenue▸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.
1
Man Killed By Car In Queens Dispute▸Aug 1 - A car struck and killed a 23-year-old man in Ozone Park. The driver fled, then turned himself in. Police say the crash followed a heated confrontation. The victim died at Jamaica Hospital.
ABC7 reported on August 1, 2025, that a 23-year-old man died after being hit by a car at 101st Avenue and Liberty Boulevard in Queens. Police said the incident followed a domestic dispute. The driver, who was the woman's current boyfriend, told police the victim approached his car "while flashing what appeared to be a gun" and was struck as the driver tried to leave. The driver later went to the police. No charges had been filed as of publication, with the district attorney still reviewing the case. The crash highlights the lethal risk when vehicles are used during conflicts.
-
Man Killed By Car In Queens Dispute,
ABC7,
Published 2025-08-01
31
Flash Flood Traps Cars On Expressway▸Jul 31 - Water rose fast. Cars stranded. People climbed roofs to escape. Rescue teams pulled them out. Rain hammered Queens. The road drowned, then cleared. Danger came quick. Relief came late.
ABC7 reported on July 31, 2025, that flash flooding trapped drivers on the Clearview Expressway in Queens. Video showed people perched atop cars, waiting for rescue. A witness described, "10 feet deep, people sitting on top of cars, 6 or 7." Mayor Eric Adams declared a localized State of Emergency. The flooding left vehicles stranded and forced emergency response. The article highlights the risk of sudden, severe weather overwhelming city infrastructure, stranding vulnerable road users in harm’s way.
-
Flash Flood Traps Cars On Expressway,
ABC7,
Published 2025-07-31
21
SUV Driver Falls Asleep, Three Hurt in Queens Crash▸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.
20
Pick-up Truck Hits Parked Sedan; Driver Unconscious▸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.
12
Sedan Merging Hits Cyclist on Francis Lewis▸Jul 12 - A sedan merging on Francis Lewis Blvd hit a 50-year-old male cyclist. He suffered a contusion to his lower leg and remained conscious. Police recorded failure to yield and unsafe lane changing by the driver.
A driver in a sedan merging on Francis Lewis Blvd in Queens struck a 50-year-old male bicyclist who was traveling straight. The cyclist sustained a contusion to his knee and lower leg and was conscious at the scene. According to the police report, the crash was caused by "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way." Police recorded failure to yield by the driver and listed "Unsafe Lane Changing" as an additional contributing factor. The sedan struck the bicycle with its left front bumper; the bike showed no damage. The sedan carried two occupants; none were reported injured.
- Female construction worker killed on Queens job site, hit-and-run driver arrested, NY Daily News, Published 2025-09-20
16
Man struck and killed by two vehicles while trying to cross Belt Parkway in South Ozone Park: NYPD▸
-
Man struck and killed by two vehicles while trying to cross Belt Parkway in South Ozone Park: NYPD,
amny,
Published 2025-09-16
15
Suspect in deadly DWI crash sexually harassed teen before intentionally striking her with SUV, Queens DA says▸
-
Suspect in deadly DWI crash sexually harassed teen before intentionally striking her with SUV, Queens DA says,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-09-15
13
16-year-old girl struck and killed in Queens▸
-
16-year-old girl struck and killed in Queens,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-09-13
19
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.
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.
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
12
Speeding Car Slams Food Truck, Kills Two▸Aug 12 - A car tore through an Astoria intersection. It struck a food truck. Two men died on the sidewalk. The driver died too. Metal, flesh, coffee, blood. The street swallowed them. It happened fast. No one stood a chance.
According to the New York Post (2025-08-12), an 84-year-old driver sped through 42nd Street and 19th Avenue in Astoria, Queens, crashing into a food truck and killing two customers and himself. Surveillance showed the car "going about 60 miles an hour" before impact. The article quotes a witness: "Someone screamed really loudly, and I just had stepped back, like right up to the sidewalk." The force severed a victim's foot. The crash highlights the lethal risk when drivers lose control at high speed in pedestrian zones. No charges were filed; the driver died at the scene.
-
Speeding Car Slams Food Truck, Kills Two,
New York Post,
Published 2025-08-12
11
Astoria Businesses Sue Over Bike Lane▸Aug 11 - Astoria shopkeepers fight a protected bike lane on 31st Street. They claim city plans threaten their business and public safety. The lawsuit lands in Queens Supreme Court. The city faces pushback, progress stalls.
NY1 reported on August 11, 2025, that over a dozen Astoria business owners filed suit to block a protected bike lane on 31st Street. The petition, lodged in Queens Supreme Court, claims the redesign from 36th Avenue to Newton Avenue would 'hurt their day-to-day operations and jeopardize public safety.' Owners accuse the city of acting in an 'arbitrary and capricious' way, moving forward despite objections. The case highlights ongoing tension between street safety projects and local business concerns. The outcome could shape future protected bike lane installations citywide.
-
Astoria Businesses Sue Over Bike Lane,
NY1,
Published 2025-08-11
8
Richards Calls Flood Signage Safety‑Boosting Low‑Hanging Fruit▸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
5
NYPD Cruiser Crash Injures Three In Queens▸Aug 5 - Police car struck at Beach 35th and Rockaway. Three hurt. Sirens cut through Edgemere. Cause unknown. Streets stained. Investigation begins.
CBS New York reported on August 5, 2025, that an NYPD cruiser crashed at Beach 35th Street and Rockaway Freeway in Edgemere, Queens. Three people were injured. The article states, 'Police are now trying to determine the cause of the crash.' No details on driver actions or contributing factors were released. The incident highlights risks at busy intersections and the need for thorough investigation when emergency vehicles are involved.
-
NYPD Cruiser Crash Injures Three In Queens,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-08-05
4
SUV T-Bones Sedan on 135 Avenue▸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.
1
Man Killed By Car In Queens Dispute▸Aug 1 - A car struck and killed a 23-year-old man in Ozone Park. The driver fled, then turned himself in. Police say the crash followed a heated confrontation. The victim died at Jamaica Hospital.
ABC7 reported on August 1, 2025, that a 23-year-old man died after being hit by a car at 101st Avenue and Liberty Boulevard in Queens. Police said the incident followed a domestic dispute. The driver, who was the woman's current boyfriend, told police the victim approached his car "while flashing what appeared to be a gun" and was struck as the driver tried to leave. The driver later went to the police. No charges had been filed as of publication, with the district attorney still reviewing the case. The crash highlights the lethal risk when vehicles are used during conflicts.
-
Man Killed By Car In Queens Dispute,
ABC7,
Published 2025-08-01
31
Flash Flood Traps Cars On Expressway▸Jul 31 - Water rose fast. Cars stranded. People climbed roofs to escape. Rescue teams pulled them out. Rain hammered Queens. The road drowned, then cleared. Danger came quick. Relief came late.
ABC7 reported on July 31, 2025, that flash flooding trapped drivers on the Clearview Expressway in Queens. Video showed people perched atop cars, waiting for rescue. A witness described, "10 feet deep, people sitting on top of cars, 6 or 7." Mayor Eric Adams declared a localized State of Emergency. The flooding left vehicles stranded and forced emergency response. The article highlights the risk of sudden, severe weather overwhelming city infrastructure, stranding vulnerable road users in harm’s way.
-
Flash Flood Traps Cars On Expressway,
ABC7,
Published 2025-07-31
21
SUV Driver Falls Asleep, Three Hurt in Queens Crash▸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.
20
Pick-up Truck Hits Parked Sedan; Driver Unconscious▸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.
12
Sedan Merging Hits Cyclist on Francis Lewis▸Jul 12 - A sedan merging on Francis Lewis Blvd hit a 50-year-old male cyclist. He suffered a contusion to his lower leg and remained conscious. Police recorded failure to yield and unsafe lane changing by the driver.
A driver in a sedan merging on Francis Lewis Blvd in Queens struck a 50-year-old male bicyclist who was traveling straight. The cyclist sustained a contusion to his knee and lower leg and was conscious at the scene. According to the police report, the crash was caused by "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way." Police recorded failure to yield by the driver and listed "Unsafe Lane Changing" as an additional contributing factor. The sedan struck the bicycle with its left front bumper; the bike showed no damage. The sedan carried two occupants; none were reported injured.
- Man struck and killed by two vehicles while trying to cross Belt Parkway in South Ozone Park: NYPD, amny, Published 2025-09-16
15
Suspect in deadly DWI crash sexually harassed teen before intentionally striking her with SUV, Queens DA says▸
-
Suspect in deadly DWI crash sexually harassed teen before intentionally striking her with SUV, Queens DA says,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-09-15
13
16-year-old girl struck and killed in Queens▸
-
16-year-old girl struck and killed in Queens,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-09-13
19
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.
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.
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
12
Speeding Car Slams Food Truck, Kills Two▸Aug 12 - A car tore through an Astoria intersection. It struck a food truck. Two men died on the sidewalk. The driver died too. Metal, flesh, coffee, blood. The street swallowed them. It happened fast. No one stood a chance.
According to the New York Post (2025-08-12), an 84-year-old driver sped through 42nd Street and 19th Avenue in Astoria, Queens, crashing into a food truck and killing two customers and himself. Surveillance showed the car "going about 60 miles an hour" before impact. The article quotes a witness: "Someone screamed really loudly, and I just had stepped back, like right up to the sidewalk." The force severed a victim's foot. The crash highlights the lethal risk when drivers lose control at high speed in pedestrian zones. No charges were filed; the driver died at the scene.
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Speeding Car Slams Food Truck, Kills Two,
New York Post,
Published 2025-08-12
11
Astoria Businesses Sue Over Bike Lane▸Aug 11 - Astoria shopkeepers fight a protected bike lane on 31st Street. They claim city plans threaten their business and public safety. The lawsuit lands in Queens Supreme Court. The city faces pushback, progress stalls.
NY1 reported on August 11, 2025, that over a dozen Astoria business owners filed suit to block a protected bike lane on 31st Street. The petition, lodged in Queens Supreme Court, claims the redesign from 36th Avenue to Newton Avenue would 'hurt their day-to-day operations and jeopardize public safety.' Owners accuse the city of acting in an 'arbitrary and capricious' way, moving forward despite objections. The case highlights ongoing tension between street safety projects and local business concerns. The outcome could shape future protected bike lane installations citywide.
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Astoria Businesses Sue Over Bike Lane,
NY1,
Published 2025-08-11
8
Richards Calls Flood Signage Safety‑Boosting Low‑Hanging Fruit▸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
5
NYPD Cruiser Crash Injures Three In Queens▸Aug 5 - Police car struck at Beach 35th and Rockaway. Three hurt. Sirens cut through Edgemere. Cause unknown. Streets stained. Investigation begins.
CBS New York reported on August 5, 2025, that an NYPD cruiser crashed at Beach 35th Street and Rockaway Freeway in Edgemere, Queens. Three people were injured. The article states, 'Police are now trying to determine the cause of the crash.' No details on driver actions or contributing factors were released. The incident highlights risks at busy intersections and the need for thorough investigation when emergency vehicles are involved.
-
NYPD Cruiser Crash Injures Three In Queens,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-08-05
4
SUV T-Bones Sedan on 135 Avenue▸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.
1
Man Killed By Car In Queens Dispute▸Aug 1 - A car struck and killed a 23-year-old man in Ozone Park. The driver fled, then turned himself in. Police say the crash followed a heated confrontation. The victim died at Jamaica Hospital.
ABC7 reported on August 1, 2025, that a 23-year-old man died after being hit by a car at 101st Avenue and Liberty Boulevard in Queens. Police said the incident followed a domestic dispute. The driver, who was the woman's current boyfriend, told police the victim approached his car "while flashing what appeared to be a gun" and was struck as the driver tried to leave. The driver later went to the police. No charges had been filed as of publication, with the district attorney still reviewing the case. The crash highlights the lethal risk when vehicles are used during conflicts.
-
Man Killed By Car In Queens Dispute,
ABC7,
Published 2025-08-01
31
Flash Flood Traps Cars On Expressway▸Jul 31 - Water rose fast. Cars stranded. People climbed roofs to escape. Rescue teams pulled them out. Rain hammered Queens. The road drowned, then cleared. Danger came quick. Relief came late.
ABC7 reported on July 31, 2025, that flash flooding trapped drivers on the Clearview Expressway in Queens. Video showed people perched atop cars, waiting for rescue. A witness described, "10 feet deep, people sitting on top of cars, 6 or 7." Mayor Eric Adams declared a localized State of Emergency. The flooding left vehicles stranded and forced emergency response. The article highlights the risk of sudden, severe weather overwhelming city infrastructure, stranding vulnerable road users in harm’s way.
-
Flash Flood Traps Cars On Expressway,
ABC7,
Published 2025-07-31
21
SUV Driver Falls Asleep, Three Hurt in Queens Crash▸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.
20
Pick-up Truck Hits Parked Sedan; Driver Unconscious▸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.
12
Sedan Merging Hits Cyclist on Francis Lewis▸Jul 12 - A sedan merging on Francis Lewis Blvd hit a 50-year-old male cyclist. He suffered a contusion to his lower leg and remained conscious. Police recorded failure to yield and unsafe lane changing by the driver.
A driver in a sedan merging on Francis Lewis Blvd in Queens struck a 50-year-old male bicyclist who was traveling straight. The cyclist sustained a contusion to his knee and lower leg and was conscious at the scene. According to the police report, the crash was caused by "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way." Police recorded failure to yield by the driver and listed "Unsafe Lane Changing" as an additional contributing factor. The sedan struck the bicycle with its left front bumper; the bike showed no damage. The sedan carried two occupants; none were reported injured.
- Suspect in deadly DWI crash sexually harassed teen before intentionally striking her with SUV, Queens DA says, CBS New York, Published 2025-09-15
13
16-year-old girl struck and killed in Queens▸
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16-year-old girl struck and killed in Queens,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-09-13
19
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.
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.
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
12
Speeding Car Slams Food Truck, Kills Two▸Aug 12 - A car tore through an Astoria intersection. It struck a food truck. Two men died on the sidewalk. The driver died too. Metal, flesh, coffee, blood. The street swallowed them. It happened fast. No one stood a chance.
According to the New York Post (2025-08-12), an 84-year-old driver sped through 42nd Street and 19th Avenue in Astoria, Queens, crashing into a food truck and killing two customers and himself. Surveillance showed the car "going about 60 miles an hour" before impact. The article quotes a witness: "Someone screamed really loudly, and I just had stepped back, like right up to the sidewalk." The force severed a victim's foot. The crash highlights the lethal risk when drivers lose control at high speed in pedestrian zones. No charges were filed; the driver died at the scene.
-
Speeding Car Slams Food Truck, Kills Two,
New York Post,
Published 2025-08-12
11
Astoria Businesses Sue Over Bike Lane▸Aug 11 - Astoria shopkeepers fight a protected bike lane on 31st Street. They claim city plans threaten their business and public safety. The lawsuit lands in Queens Supreme Court. The city faces pushback, progress stalls.
NY1 reported on August 11, 2025, that over a dozen Astoria business owners filed suit to block a protected bike lane on 31st Street. The petition, lodged in Queens Supreme Court, claims the redesign from 36th Avenue to Newton Avenue would 'hurt their day-to-day operations and jeopardize public safety.' Owners accuse the city of acting in an 'arbitrary and capricious' way, moving forward despite objections. The case highlights ongoing tension between street safety projects and local business concerns. The outcome could shape future protected bike lane installations citywide.
-
Astoria Businesses Sue Over Bike Lane,
NY1,
Published 2025-08-11
8
Richards Calls Flood Signage Safety‑Boosting Low‑Hanging Fruit▸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
5
NYPD Cruiser Crash Injures Three In Queens▸Aug 5 - Police car struck at Beach 35th and Rockaway. Three hurt. Sirens cut through Edgemere. Cause unknown. Streets stained. Investigation begins.
CBS New York reported on August 5, 2025, that an NYPD cruiser crashed at Beach 35th Street and Rockaway Freeway in Edgemere, Queens. Three people were injured. The article states, 'Police are now trying to determine the cause of the crash.' No details on driver actions or contributing factors were released. The incident highlights risks at busy intersections and the need for thorough investigation when emergency vehicles are involved.
-
NYPD Cruiser Crash Injures Three In Queens,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-08-05
4
SUV T-Bones Sedan on 135 Avenue▸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.
1
Man Killed By Car In Queens Dispute▸Aug 1 - A car struck and killed a 23-year-old man in Ozone Park. The driver fled, then turned himself in. Police say the crash followed a heated confrontation. The victim died at Jamaica Hospital.
ABC7 reported on August 1, 2025, that a 23-year-old man died after being hit by a car at 101st Avenue and Liberty Boulevard in Queens. Police said the incident followed a domestic dispute. The driver, who was the woman's current boyfriend, told police the victim approached his car "while flashing what appeared to be a gun" and was struck as the driver tried to leave. The driver later went to the police. No charges had been filed as of publication, with the district attorney still reviewing the case. The crash highlights the lethal risk when vehicles are used during conflicts.
-
Man Killed By Car In Queens Dispute,
ABC7,
Published 2025-08-01
31
Flash Flood Traps Cars On Expressway▸Jul 31 - Water rose fast. Cars stranded. People climbed roofs to escape. Rescue teams pulled them out. Rain hammered Queens. The road drowned, then cleared. Danger came quick. Relief came late.
ABC7 reported on July 31, 2025, that flash flooding trapped drivers on the Clearview Expressway in Queens. Video showed people perched atop cars, waiting for rescue. A witness described, "10 feet deep, people sitting on top of cars, 6 or 7." Mayor Eric Adams declared a localized State of Emergency. The flooding left vehicles stranded and forced emergency response. The article highlights the risk of sudden, severe weather overwhelming city infrastructure, stranding vulnerable road users in harm’s way.
-
Flash Flood Traps Cars On Expressway,
ABC7,
Published 2025-07-31
21
SUV Driver Falls Asleep, Three Hurt in Queens Crash▸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.
20
Pick-up Truck Hits Parked Sedan; Driver Unconscious▸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.
12
Sedan Merging Hits Cyclist on Francis Lewis▸Jul 12 - A sedan merging on Francis Lewis Blvd hit a 50-year-old male cyclist. He suffered a contusion to his lower leg and remained conscious. Police recorded failure to yield and unsafe lane changing by the driver.
A driver in a sedan merging on Francis Lewis Blvd in Queens struck a 50-year-old male bicyclist who was traveling straight. The cyclist sustained a contusion to his knee and lower leg and was conscious at the scene. According to the police report, the crash was caused by "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way." Police recorded failure to yield by the driver and listed "Unsafe Lane Changing" as an additional contributing factor. The sedan struck the bicycle with its left front bumper; the bike showed no damage. The sedan carried two occupants; none were reported injured.
- 16-year-old girl struck and killed in Queens, CBS New York, Published 2025-09-13
19
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.
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.
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
12
Speeding Car Slams Food Truck, Kills Two▸Aug 12 - A car tore through an Astoria intersection. It struck a food truck. Two men died on the sidewalk. The driver died too. Metal, flesh, coffee, blood. The street swallowed them. It happened fast. No one stood a chance.
According to the New York Post (2025-08-12), an 84-year-old driver sped through 42nd Street and 19th Avenue in Astoria, Queens, crashing into a food truck and killing two customers and himself. Surveillance showed the car "going about 60 miles an hour" before impact. The article quotes a witness: "Someone screamed really loudly, and I just had stepped back, like right up to the sidewalk." The force severed a victim's foot. The crash highlights the lethal risk when drivers lose control at high speed in pedestrian zones. No charges were filed; the driver died at the scene.
-
Speeding Car Slams Food Truck, Kills Two,
New York Post,
Published 2025-08-12
11
Astoria Businesses Sue Over Bike Lane▸Aug 11 - Astoria shopkeepers fight a protected bike lane on 31st Street. They claim city plans threaten their business and public safety. The lawsuit lands in Queens Supreme Court. The city faces pushback, progress stalls.
NY1 reported on August 11, 2025, that over a dozen Astoria business owners filed suit to block a protected bike lane on 31st Street. The petition, lodged in Queens Supreme Court, claims the redesign from 36th Avenue to Newton Avenue would 'hurt their day-to-day operations and jeopardize public safety.' Owners accuse the city of acting in an 'arbitrary and capricious' way, moving forward despite objections. The case highlights ongoing tension between street safety projects and local business concerns. The outcome could shape future protected bike lane installations citywide.
-
Astoria Businesses Sue Over Bike Lane,
NY1,
Published 2025-08-11
8
Richards Calls Flood Signage Safety‑Boosting Low‑Hanging Fruit▸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
5
NYPD Cruiser Crash Injures Three In Queens▸Aug 5 - Police car struck at Beach 35th and Rockaway. Three hurt. Sirens cut through Edgemere. Cause unknown. Streets stained. Investigation begins.
CBS New York reported on August 5, 2025, that an NYPD cruiser crashed at Beach 35th Street and Rockaway Freeway in Edgemere, Queens. Three people were injured. The article states, 'Police are now trying to determine the cause of the crash.' No details on driver actions or contributing factors were released. The incident highlights risks at busy intersections and the need for thorough investigation when emergency vehicles are involved.
-
NYPD Cruiser Crash Injures Three In Queens,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-08-05
4
SUV T-Bones Sedan on 135 Avenue▸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.
1
Man Killed By Car In Queens Dispute▸Aug 1 - A car struck and killed a 23-year-old man in Ozone Park. The driver fled, then turned himself in. Police say the crash followed a heated confrontation. The victim died at Jamaica Hospital.
ABC7 reported on August 1, 2025, that a 23-year-old man died after being hit by a car at 101st Avenue and Liberty Boulevard in Queens. Police said the incident followed a domestic dispute. The driver, who was the woman's current boyfriend, told police the victim approached his car "while flashing what appeared to be a gun" and was struck as the driver tried to leave. The driver later went to the police. No charges had been filed as of publication, with the district attorney still reviewing the case. The crash highlights the lethal risk when vehicles are used during conflicts.
-
Man Killed By Car In Queens Dispute,
ABC7,
Published 2025-08-01
31
Flash Flood Traps Cars On Expressway▸Jul 31 - Water rose fast. Cars stranded. People climbed roofs to escape. Rescue teams pulled them out. Rain hammered Queens. The road drowned, then cleared. Danger came quick. Relief came late.
ABC7 reported on July 31, 2025, that flash flooding trapped drivers on the Clearview Expressway in Queens. Video showed people perched atop cars, waiting for rescue. A witness described, "10 feet deep, people sitting on top of cars, 6 or 7." Mayor Eric Adams declared a localized State of Emergency. The flooding left vehicles stranded and forced emergency response. The article highlights the risk of sudden, severe weather overwhelming city infrastructure, stranding vulnerable road users in harm’s way.
-
Flash Flood Traps Cars On Expressway,
ABC7,
Published 2025-07-31
21
SUV Driver Falls Asleep, Three Hurt in Queens Crash▸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.
20
Pick-up Truck Hits Parked Sedan; Driver Unconscious▸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.
12
Sedan Merging Hits Cyclist on Francis Lewis▸Jul 12 - A sedan merging on Francis Lewis Blvd hit a 50-year-old male cyclist. He suffered a contusion to his lower leg and remained conscious. Police recorded failure to yield and unsafe lane changing by the driver.
A driver in a sedan merging on Francis Lewis Blvd in Queens struck a 50-year-old male bicyclist who was traveling straight. The cyclist sustained a contusion to his knee and lower leg and was conscious at the scene. According to the police report, the crash was caused by "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way." Police recorded failure to yield by the driver and listed "Unsafe Lane Changing" as an additional contributing factor. The sedan struck the bicycle with its left front bumper; the bike showed no damage. The sedan carried two occupants; none were reported injured.
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
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.
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
12
Speeding Car Slams Food Truck, Kills Two▸Aug 12 - A car tore through an Astoria intersection. It struck a food truck. Two men died on the sidewalk. The driver died too. Metal, flesh, coffee, blood. The street swallowed them. It happened fast. No one stood a chance.
According to the New York Post (2025-08-12), an 84-year-old driver sped through 42nd Street and 19th Avenue in Astoria, Queens, crashing into a food truck and killing two customers and himself. Surveillance showed the car "going about 60 miles an hour" before impact. The article quotes a witness: "Someone screamed really loudly, and I just had stepped back, like right up to the sidewalk." The force severed a victim's foot. The crash highlights the lethal risk when drivers lose control at high speed in pedestrian zones. No charges were filed; the driver died at the scene.
-
Speeding Car Slams Food Truck, Kills Two,
New York Post,
Published 2025-08-12
11
Astoria Businesses Sue Over Bike Lane▸Aug 11 - Astoria shopkeepers fight a protected bike lane on 31st Street. They claim city plans threaten their business and public safety. The lawsuit lands in Queens Supreme Court. The city faces pushback, progress stalls.
NY1 reported on August 11, 2025, that over a dozen Astoria business owners filed suit to block a protected bike lane on 31st Street. The petition, lodged in Queens Supreme Court, claims the redesign from 36th Avenue to Newton Avenue would 'hurt their day-to-day operations and jeopardize public safety.' Owners accuse the city of acting in an 'arbitrary and capricious' way, moving forward despite objections. The case highlights ongoing tension between street safety projects and local business concerns. The outcome could shape future protected bike lane installations citywide.
-
Astoria Businesses Sue Over Bike Lane,
NY1,
Published 2025-08-11
8
Richards Calls Flood Signage Safety‑Boosting Low‑Hanging Fruit▸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
5
NYPD Cruiser Crash Injures Three In Queens▸Aug 5 - Police car struck at Beach 35th and Rockaway. Three hurt. Sirens cut through Edgemere. Cause unknown. Streets stained. Investigation begins.
CBS New York reported on August 5, 2025, that an NYPD cruiser crashed at Beach 35th Street and Rockaway Freeway in Edgemere, Queens. Three people were injured. The article states, 'Police are now trying to determine the cause of the crash.' No details on driver actions or contributing factors were released. The incident highlights risks at busy intersections and the need for thorough investigation when emergency vehicles are involved.
-
NYPD Cruiser Crash Injures Three In Queens,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-08-05
4
SUV T-Bones Sedan on 135 Avenue▸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.
1
Man Killed By Car In Queens Dispute▸Aug 1 - A car struck and killed a 23-year-old man in Ozone Park. The driver fled, then turned himself in. Police say the crash followed a heated confrontation. The victim died at Jamaica Hospital.
ABC7 reported on August 1, 2025, that a 23-year-old man died after being hit by a car at 101st Avenue and Liberty Boulevard in Queens. Police said the incident followed a domestic dispute. The driver, who was the woman's current boyfriend, told police the victim approached his car "while flashing what appeared to be a gun" and was struck as the driver tried to leave. The driver later went to the police. No charges had been filed as of publication, with the district attorney still reviewing the case. The crash highlights the lethal risk when vehicles are used during conflicts.
-
Man Killed By Car In Queens Dispute,
ABC7,
Published 2025-08-01
31
Flash Flood Traps Cars On Expressway▸Jul 31 - Water rose fast. Cars stranded. People climbed roofs to escape. Rescue teams pulled them out. Rain hammered Queens. The road drowned, then cleared. Danger came quick. Relief came late.
ABC7 reported on July 31, 2025, that flash flooding trapped drivers on the Clearview Expressway in Queens. Video showed people perched atop cars, waiting for rescue. A witness described, "10 feet deep, people sitting on top of cars, 6 or 7." Mayor Eric Adams declared a localized State of Emergency. The flooding left vehicles stranded and forced emergency response. The article highlights the risk of sudden, severe weather overwhelming city infrastructure, stranding vulnerable road users in harm’s way.
-
Flash Flood Traps Cars On Expressway,
ABC7,
Published 2025-07-31
21
SUV Driver Falls Asleep, Three Hurt in Queens Crash▸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.
20
Pick-up Truck Hits Parked Sedan; Driver Unconscious▸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.
12
Sedan Merging Hits Cyclist on Francis Lewis▸Jul 12 - A sedan merging on Francis Lewis Blvd hit a 50-year-old male cyclist. He suffered a contusion to his lower leg and remained conscious. Police recorded failure to yield and unsafe lane changing by the driver.
A driver in a sedan merging on Francis Lewis Blvd in Queens struck a 50-year-old male bicyclist who was traveling straight. The cyclist sustained a contusion to his knee and lower leg and was conscious at the scene. According to the police report, the crash was caused by "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way." Police recorded failure to yield by the driver and listed "Unsafe Lane Changing" as an additional contributing factor. The sedan struck the bicycle with its left front bumper; the bike showed no damage. The sedan carried two occupants; none were reported injured.
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.
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
12
Speeding Car Slams Food Truck, Kills Two▸Aug 12 - A car tore through an Astoria intersection. It struck a food truck. Two men died on the sidewalk. The driver died too. Metal, flesh, coffee, blood. The street swallowed them. It happened fast. No one stood a chance.
According to the New York Post (2025-08-12), an 84-year-old driver sped through 42nd Street and 19th Avenue in Astoria, Queens, crashing into a food truck and killing two customers and himself. Surveillance showed the car "going about 60 miles an hour" before impact. The article quotes a witness: "Someone screamed really loudly, and I just had stepped back, like right up to the sidewalk." The force severed a victim's foot. The crash highlights the lethal risk when drivers lose control at high speed in pedestrian zones. No charges were filed; the driver died at the scene.
-
Speeding Car Slams Food Truck, Kills Two,
New York Post,
Published 2025-08-12
11
Astoria Businesses Sue Over Bike Lane▸Aug 11 - Astoria shopkeepers fight a protected bike lane on 31st Street. They claim city plans threaten their business and public safety. The lawsuit lands in Queens Supreme Court. The city faces pushback, progress stalls.
NY1 reported on August 11, 2025, that over a dozen Astoria business owners filed suit to block a protected bike lane on 31st Street. The petition, lodged in Queens Supreme Court, claims the redesign from 36th Avenue to Newton Avenue would 'hurt their day-to-day operations and jeopardize public safety.' Owners accuse the city of acting in an 'arbitrary and capricious' way, moving forward despite objections. The case highlights ongoing tension between street safety projects and local business concerns. The outcome could shape future protected bike lane installations citywide.
-
Astoria Businesses Sue Over Bike Lane,
NY1,
Published 2025-08-11
8
Richards Calls Flood Signage Safety‑Boosting Low‑Hanging Fruit▸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
5
NYPD Cruiser Crash Injures Three In Queens▸Aug 5 - Police car struck at Beach 35th and Rockaway. Three hurt. Sirens cut through Edgemere. Cause unknown. Streets stained. Investigation begins.
CBS New York reported on August 5, 2025, that an NYPD cruiser crashed at Beach 35th Street and Rockaway Freeway in Edgemere, Queens. Three people were injured. The article states, 'Police are now trying to determine the cause of the crash.' No details on driver actions or contributing factors were released. The incident highlights risks at busy intersections and the need for thorough investigation when emergency vehicles are involved.
-
NYPD Cruiser Crash Injures Three In Queens,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-08-05
4
SUV T-Bones Sedan on 135 Avenue▸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.
1
Man Killed By Car In Queens Dispute▸Aug 1 - A car struck and killed a 23-year-old man in Ozone Park. The driver fled, then turned himself in. Police say the crash followed a heated confrontation. The victim died at Jamaica Hospital.
ABC7 reported on August 1, 2025, that a 23-year-old man died after being hit by a car at 101st Avenue and Liberty Boulevard in Queens. Police said the incident followed a domestic dispute. The driver, who was the woman's current boyfriend, told police the victim approached his car "while flashing what appeared to be a gun" and was struck as the driver tried to leave. The driver later went to the police. No charges had been filed as of publication, with the district attorney still reviewing the case. The crash highlights the lethal risk when vehicles are used during conflicts.
-
Man Killed By Car In Queens Dispute,
ABC7,
Published 2025-08-01
31
Flash Flood Traps Cars On Expressway▸Jul 31 - Water rose fast. Cars stranded. People climbed roofs to escape. Rescue teams pulled them out. Rain hammered Queens. The road drowned, then cleared. Danger came quick. Relief came late.
ABC7 reported on July 31, 2025, that flash flooding trapped drivers on the Clearview Expressway in Queens. Video showed people perched atop cars, waiting for rescue. A witness described, "10 feet deep, people sitting on top of cars, 6 or 7." Mayor Eric Adams declared a localized State of Emergency. The flooding left vehicles stranded and forced emergency response. The article highlights the risk of sudden, severe weather overwhelming city infrastructure, stranding vulnerable road users in harm’s way.
-
Flash Flood Traps Cars On Expressway,
ABC7,
Published 2025-07-31
21
SUV Driver Falls Asleep, Three Hurt in Queens Crash▸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.
20
Pick-up Truck Hits Parked Sedan; Driver Unconscious▸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.
12
Sedan Merging Hits Cyclist on Francis Lewis▸Jul 12 - A sedan merging on Francis Lewis Blvd hit a 50-year-old male cyclist. He suffered a contusion to his lower leg and remained conscious. Police recorded failure to yield and unsafe lane changing by the driver.
A driver in a sedan merging on Francis Lewis Blvd in Queens struck a 50-year-old male bicyclist who was traveling straight. The cyclist sustained a contusion to his knee and lower leg and was conscious at the scene. According to the police report, the crash was caused by "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way." Police recorded failure to yield by the driver and listed "Unsafe Lane Changing" as an additional contributing factor. The sedan struck the bicycle with its left front bumper; the bike showed no damage. The sedan carried two occupants; none were reported injured.
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
12
Speeding Car Slams Food Truck, Kills Two▸Aug 12 - A car tore through an Astoria intersection. It struck a food truck. Two men died on the sidewalk. The driver died too. Metal, flesh, coffee, blood. The street swallowed them. It happened fast. No one stood a chance.
According to the New York Post (2025-08-12), an 84-year-old driver sped through 42nd Street and 19th Avenue in Astoria, Queens, crashing into a food truck and killing two customers and himself. Surveillance showed the car "going about 60 miles an hour" before impact. The article quotes a witness: "Someone screamed really loudly, and I just had stepped back, like right up to the sidewalk." The force severed a victim's foot. The crash highlights the lethal risk when drivers lose control at high speed in pedestrian zones. No charges were filed; the driver died at the scene.
-
Speeding Car Slams Food Truck, Kills Two,
New York Post,
Published 2025-08-12
11
Astoria Businesses Sue Over Bike Lane▸Aug 11 - Astoria shopkeepers fight a protected bike lane on 31st Street. They claim city plans threaten their business and public safety. The lawsuit lands in Queens Supreme Court. The city faces pushback, progress stalls.
NY1 reported on August 11, 2025, that over a dozen Astoria business owners filed suit to block a protected bike lane on 31st Street. The petition, lodged in Queens Supreme Court, claims the redesign from 36th Avenue to Newton Avenue would 'hurt their day-to-day operations and jeopardize public safety.' Owners accuse the city of acting in an 'arbitrary and capricious' way, moving forward despite objections. The case highlights ongoing tension between street safety projects and local business concerns. The outcome could shape future protected bike lane installations citywide.
-
Astoria Businesses Sue Over Bike Lane,
NY1,
Published 2025-08-11
8
Richards Calls Flood Signage Safety‑Boosting Low‑Hanging Fruit▸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
5
NYPD Cruiser Crash Injures Three In Queens▸Aug 5 - Police car struck at Beach 35th and Rockaway. Three hurt. Sirens cut through Edgemere. Cause unknown. Streets stained. Investigation begins.
CBS New York reported on August 5, 2025, that an NYPD cruiser crashed at Beach 35th Street and Rockaway Freeway in Edgemere, Queens. Three people were injured. The article states, 'Police are now trying to determine the cause of the crash.' No details on driver actions or contributing factors were released. The incident highlights risks at busy intersections and the need for thorough investigation when emergency vehicles are involved.
-
NYPD Cruiser Crash Injures Three In Queens,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-08-05
4
SUV T-Bones Sedan on 135 Avenue▸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.
1
Man Killed By Car In Queens Dispute▸Aug 1 - A car struck and killed a 23-year-old man in Ozone Park. The driver fled, then turned himself in. Police say the crash followed a heated confrontation. The victim died at Jamaica Hospital.
ABC7 reported on August 1, 2025, that a 23-year-old man died after being hit by a car at 101st Avenue and Liberty Boulevard in Queens. Police said the incident followed a domestic dispute. The driver, who was the woman's current boyfriend, told police the victim approached his car "while flashing what appeared to be a gun" and was struck as the driver tried to leave. The driver later went to the police. No charges had been filed as of publication, with the district attorney still reviewing the case. The crash highlights the lethal risk when vehicles are used during conflicts.
-
Man Killed By Car In Queens Dispute,
ABC7,
Published 2025-08-01
31
Flash Flood Traps Cars On Expressway▸Jul 31 - Water rose fast. Cars stranded. People climbed roofs to escape. Rescue teams pulled them out. Rain hammered Queens. The road drowned, then cleared. Danger came quick. Relief came late.
ABC7 reported on July 31, 2025, that flash flooding trapped drivers on the Clearview Expressway in Queens. Video showed people perched atop cars, waiting for rescue. A witness described, "10 feet deep, people sitting on top of cars, 6 or 7." Mayor Eric Adams declared a localized State of Emergency. The flooding left vehicles stranded and forced emergency response. The article highlights the risk of sudden, severe weather overwhelming city infrastructure, stranding vulnerable road users in harm’s way.
-
Flash Flood Traps Cars On Expressway,
ABC7,
Published 2025-07-31
21
SUV Driver Falls Asleep, Three Hurt in Queens Crash▸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.
20
Pick-up Truck Hits Parked Sedan; Driver Unconscious▸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.
12
Sedan Merging Hits Cyclist on Francis Lewis▸Jul 12 - A sedan merging on Francis Lewis Blvd hit a 50-year-old male cyclist. He suffered a contusion to his lower leg and remained conscious. Police recorded failure to yield and unsafe lane changing by the driver.
A driver in a sedan merging on Francis Lewis Blvd in Queens struck a 50-year-old male bicyclist who was traveling straight. The cyclist sustained a contusion to his knee and lower leg and was conscious at the scene. According to the police report, the crash was caused by "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way." Police recorded failure to yield by the driver and listed "Unsafe Lane Changing" as an additional contributing factor. The sedan struck the bicycle with its left front bumper; the bike showed no damage. The sedan carried two occupants; none were reported injured.
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
12
Speeding Car Slams Food Truck, Kills Two▸Aug 12 - A car tore through an Astoria intersection. It struck a food truck. Two men died on the sidewalk. The driver died too. Metal, flesh, coffee, blood. The street swallowed them. It happened fast. No one stood a chance.
According to the New York Post (2025-08-12), an 84-year-old driver sped through 42nd Street and 19th Avenue in Astoria, Queens, crashing into a food truck and killing two customers and himself. Surveillance showed the car "going about 60 miles an hour" before impact. The article quotes a witness: "Someone screamed really loudly, and I just had stepped back, like right up to the sidewalk." The force severed a victim's foot. The crash highlights the lethal risk when drivers lose control at high speed in pedestrian zones. No charges were filed; the driver died at the scene.
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Speeding Car Slams Food Truck, Kills Two,
New York Post,
Published 2025-08-12
11
Astoria Businesses Sue Over Bike Lane▸Aug 11 - Astoria shopkeepers fight a protected bike lane on 31st Street. They claim city plans threaten their business and public safety. The lawsuit lands in Queens Supreme Court. The city faces pushback, progress stalls.
NY1 reported on August 11, 2025, that over a dozen Astoria business owners filed suit to block a protected bike lane on 31st Street. The petition, lodged in Queens Supreme Court, claims the redesign from 36th Avenue to Newton Avenue would 'hurt their day-to-day operations and jeopardize public safety.' Owners accuse the city of acting in an 'arbitrary and capricious' way, moving forward despite objections. The case highlights ongoing tension between street safety projects and local business concerns. The outcome could shape future protected bike lane installations citywide.
-
Astoria Businesses Sue Over Bike Lane,
NY1,
Published 2025-08-11
8
Richards Calls Flood Signage Safety‑Boosting Low‑Hanging Fruit▸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
5
NYPD Cruiser Crash Injures Three In Queens▸Aug 5 - Police car struck at Beach 35th and Rockaway. Three hurt. Sirens cut through Edgemere. Cause unknown. Streets stained. Investigation begins.
CBS New York reported on August 5, 2025, that an NYPD cruiser crashed at Beach 35th Street and Rockaway Freeway in Edgemere, Queens. Three people were injured. The article states, 'Police are now trying to determine the cause of the crash.' No details on driver actions or contributing factors were released. The incident highlights risks at busy intersections and the need for thorough investigation when emergency vehicles are involved.
-
NYPD Cruiser Crash Injures Three In Queens,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-08-05
4
SUV T-Bones Sedan on 135 Avenue▸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.
1
Man Killed By Car In Queens Dispute▸Aug 1 - A car struck and killed a 23-year-old man in Ozone Park. The driver fled, then turned himself in. Police say the crash followed a heated confrontation. The victim died at Jamaica Hospital.
ABC7 reported on August 1, 2025, that a 23-year-old man died after being hit by a car at 101st Avenue and Liberty Boulevard in Queens. Police said the incident followed a domestic dispute. The driver, who was the woman's current boyfriend, told police the victim approached his car "while flashing what appeared to be a gun" and was struck as the driver tried to leave. The driver later went to the police. No charges had been filed as of publication, with the district attorney still reviewing the case. The crash highlights the lethal risk when vehicles are used during conflicts.
-
Man Killed By Car In Queens Dispute,
ABC7,
Published 2025-08-01
31
Flash Flood Traps Cars On Expressway▸Jul 31 - Water rose fast. Cars stranded. People climbed roofs to escape. Rescue teams pulled them out. Rain hammered Queens. The road drowned, then cleared. Danger came quick. Relief came late.
ABC7 reported on July 31, 2025, that flash flooding trapped drivers on the Clearview Expressway in Queens. Video showed people perched atop cars, waiting for rescue. A witness described, "10 feet deep, people sitting on top of cars, 6 or 7." Mayor Eric Adams declared a localized State of Emergency. The flooding left vehicles stranded and forced emergency response. The article highlights the risk of sudden, severe weather overwhelming city infrastructure, stranding vulnerable road users in harm’s way.
-
Flash Flood Traps Cars On Expressway,
ABC7,
Published 2025-07-31
21
SUV Driver Falls Asleep, Three Hurt in Queens Crash▸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.
20
Pick-up Truck Hits Parked Sedan; Driver Unconscious▸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.
12
Sedan Merging Hits Cyclist on Francis Lewis▸Jul 12 - A sedan merging on Francis Lewis Blvd hit a 50-year-old male cyclist. He suffered a contusion to his lower leg and remained conscious. Police recorded failure to yield and unsafe lane changing by the driver.
A driver in a sedan merging on Francis Lewis Blvd in Queens struck a 50-year-old male bicyclist who was traveling straight. The cyclist sustained a contusion to his knee and lower leg and was conscious at the scene. According to the police report, the crash was caused by "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way." Police recorded failure to yield by the driver and listed "Unsafe Lane Changing" as an additional contributing factor. The sedan struck the bicycle with its left front bumper; the bike showed no damage. The sedan carried two occupants; none were reported injured.
Aug 12 - A car tore through an Astoria intersection. It struck a food truck. Two men died on the sidewalk. The driver died too. Metal, flesh, coffee, blood. The street swallowed them. It happened fast. No one stood a chance.
According to the New York Post (2025-08-12), an 84-year-old driver sped through 42nd Street and 19th Avenue in Astoria, Queens, crashing into a food truck and killing two customers and himself. Surveillance showed the car "going about 60 miles an hour" before impact. The article quotes a witness: "Someone screamed really loudly, and I just had stepped back, like right up to the sidewalk." The force severed a victim's foot. The crash highlights the lethal risk when drivers lose control at high speed in pedestrian zones. No charges were filed; the driver died at the scene.
- Speeding Car Slams Food Truck, Kills Two, New York Post, Published 2025-08-12
11
Astoria Businesses Sue Over Bike Lane▸Aug 11 - Astoria shopkeepers fight a protected bike lane on 31st Street. They claim city plans threaten their business and public safety. The lawsuit lands in Queens Supreme Court. The city faces pushback, progress stalls.
NY1 reported on August 11, 2025, that over a dozen Astoria business owners filed suit to block a protected bike lane on 31st Street. The petition, lodged in Queens Supreme Court, claims the redesign from 36th Avenue to Newton Avenue would 'hurt their day-to-day operations and jeopardize public safety.' Owners accuse the city of acting in an 'arbitrary and capricious' way, moving forward despite objections. The case highlights ongoing tension between street safety projects and local business concerns. The outcome could shape future protected bike lane installations citywide.
-
Astoria Businesses Sue Over Bike Lane,
NY1,
Published 2025-08-11
8
Richards Calls Flood Signage Safety‑Boosting Low‑Hanging Fruit▸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
5
NYPD Cruiser Crash Injures Three In Queens▸Aug 5 - Police car struck at Beach 35th and Rockaway. Three hurt. Sirens cut through Edgemere. Cause unknown. Streets stained. Investigation begins.
CBS New York reported on August 5, 2025, that an NYPD cruiser crashed at Beach 35th Street and Rockaway Freeway in Edgemere, Queens. Three people were injured. The article states, 'Police are now trying to determine the cause of the crash.' No details on driver actions or contributing factors were released. The incident highlights risks at busy intersections and the need for thorough investigation when emergency vehicles are involved.
-
NYPD Cruiser Crash Injures Three In Queens,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-08-05
4
SUV T-Bones Sedan on 135 Avenue▸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.
1
Man Killed By Car In Queens Dispute▸Aug 1 - A car struck and killed a 23-year-old man in Ozone Park. The driver fled, then turned himself in. Police say the crash followed a heated confrontation. The victim died at Jamaica Hospital.
ABC7 reported on August 1, 2025, that a 23-year-old man died after being hit by a car at 101st Avenue and Liberty Boulevard in Queens. Police said the incident followed a domestic dispute. The driver, who was the woman's current boyfriend, told police the victim approached his car "while flashing what appeared to be a gun" and was struck as the driver tried to leave. The driver later went to the police. No charges had been filed as of publication, with the district attorney still reviewing the case. The crash highlights the lethal risk when vehicles are used during conflicts.
-
Man Killed By Car In Queens Dispute,
ABC7,
Published 2025-08-01
31
Flash Flood Traps Cars On Expressway▸Jul 31 - Water rose fast. Cars stranded. People climbed roofs to escape. Rescue teams pulled them out. Rain hammered Queens. The road drowned, then cleared. Danger came quick. Relief came late.
ABC7 reported on July 31, 2025, that flash flooding trapped drivers on the Clearview Expressway in Queens. Video showed people perched atop cars, waiting for rescue. A witness described, "10 feet deep, people sitting on top of cars, 6 or 7." Mayor Eric Adams declared a localized State of Emergency. The flooding left vehicles stranded and forced emergency response. The article highlights the risk of sudden, severe weather overwhelming city infrastructure, stranding vulnerable road users in harm’s way.
-
Flash Flood Traps Cars On Expressway,
ABC7,
Published 2025-07-31
21
SUV Driver Falls Asleep, Three Hurt in Queens Crash▸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.
20
Pick-up Truck Hits Parked Sedan; Driver Unconscious▸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.
12
Sedan Merging Hits Cyclist on Francis Lewis▸Jul 12 - A sedan merging on Francis Lewis Blvd hit a 50-year-old male cyclist. He suffered a contusion to his lower leg and remained conscious. Police recorded failure to yield and unsafe lane changing by the driver.
A driver in a sedan merging on Francis Lewis Blvd in Queens struck a 50-year-old male bicyclist who was traveling straight. The cyclist sustained a contusion to his knee and lower leg and was conscious at the scene. According to the police report, the crash was caused by "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way." Police recorded failure to yield by the driver and listed "Unsafe Lane Changing" as an additional contributing factor. The sedan struck the bicycle with its left front bumper; the bike showed no damage. The sedan carried two occupants; none were reported injured.
Aug 11 - Astoria shopkeepers fight a protected bike lane on 31st Street. They claim city plans threaten their business and public safety. The lawsuit lands in Queens Supreme Court. The city faces pushback, progress stalls.
NY1 reported on August 11, 2025, that over a dozen Astoria business owners filed suit to block a protected bike lane on 31st Street. The petition, lodged in Queens Supreme Court, claims the redesign from 36th Avenue to Newton Avenue would 'hurt their day-to-day operations and jeopardize public safety.' Owners accuse the city of acting in an 'arbitrary and capricious' way, moving forward despite objections. The case highlights ongoing tension between street safety projects and local business concerns. The outcome could shape future protected bike lane installations citywide.
- Astoria Businesses Sue Over Bike Lane, NY1, Published 2025-08-11
8
Richards Calls Flood Signage Safety‑Boosting Low‑Hanging Fruit▸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
5
NYPD Cruiser Crash Injures Three In Queens▸Aug 5 - Police car struck at Beach 35th and Rockaway. Three hurt. Sirens cut through Edgemere. Cause unknown. Streets stained. Investigation begins.
CBS New York reported on August 5, 2025, that an NYPD cruiser crashed at Beach 35th Street and Rockaway Freeway in Edgemere, Queens. Three people were injured. The article states, 'Police are now trying to determine the cause of the crash.' No details on driver actions or contributing factors were released. The incident highlights risks at busy intersections and the need for thorough investigation when emergency vehicles are involved.
-
NYPD Cruiser Crash Injures Three In Queens,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-08-05
4
SUV T-Bones Sedan on 135 Avenue▸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.
1
Man Killed By Car In Queens Dispute▸Aug 1 - A car struck and killed a 23-year-old man in Ozone Park. The driver fled, then turned himself in. Police say the crash followed a heated confrontation. The victim died at Jamaica Hospital.
ABC7 reported on August 1, 2025, that a 23-year-old man died after being hit by a car at 101st Avenue and Liberty Boulevard in Queens. Police said the incident followed a domestic dispute. The driver, who was the woman's current boyfriend, told police the victim approached his car "while flashing what appeared to be a gun" and was struck as the driver tried to leave. The driver later went to the police. No charges had been filed as of publication, with the district attorney still reviewing the case. The crash highlights the lethal risk when vehicles are used during conflicts.
-
Man Killed By Car In Queens Dispute,
ABC7,
Published 2025-08-01
31
Flash Flood Traps Cars On Expressway▸Jul 31 - Water rose fast. Cars stranded. People climbed roofs to escape. Rescue teams pulled them out. Rain hammered Queens. The road drowned, then cleared. Danger came quick. Relief came late.
ABC7 reported on July 31, 2025, that flash flooding trapped drivers on the Clearview Expressway in Queens. Video showed people perched atop cars, waiting for rescue. A witness described, "10 feet deep, people sitting on top of cars, 6 or 7." Mayor Eric Adams declared a localized State of Emergency. The flooding left vehicles stranded and forced emergency response. The article highlights the risk of sudden, severe weather overwhelming city infrastructure, stranding vulnerable road users in harm’s way.
-
Flash Flood Traps Cars On Expressway,
ABC7,
Published 2025-07-31
21
SUV Driver Falls Asleep, Three Hurt in Queens Crash▸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.
20
Pick-up Truck Hits Parked Sedan; Driver Unconscious▸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.
12
Sedan Merging Hits Cyclist on Francis Lewis▸Jul 12 - A sedan merging on Francis Lewis Blvd hit a 50-year-old male cyclist. He suffered a contusion to his lower leg and remained conscious. Police recorded failure to yield and unsafe lane changing by the driver.
A driver in a sedan merging on Francis Lewis Blvd in Queens struck a 50-year-old male bicyclist who was traveling straight. The cyclist sustained a contusion to his knee and lower leg and was conscious at the scene. According to the police report, the crash was caused by "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way." Police recorded failure to yield by the driver and listed "Unsafe Lane Changing" as an additional contributing factor. The sedan struck the bicycle with its left front bumper; the bike showed no damage. The sedan carried two occupants; none were reported injured.
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
5
NYPD Cruiser Crash Injures Three In Queens▸Aug 5 - Police car struck at Beach 35th and Rockaway. Three hurt. Sirens cut through Edgemere. Cause unknown. Streets stained. Investigation begins.
CBS New York reported on August 5, 2025, that an NYPD cruiser crashed at Beach 35th Street and Rockaway Freeway in Edgemere, Queens. Three people were injured. The article states, 'Police are now trying to determine the cause of the crash.' No details on driver actions or contributing factors were released. The incident highlights risks at busy intersections and the need for thorough investigation when emergency vehicles are involved.
-
NYPD Cruiser Crash Injures Three In Queens,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-08-05
4
SUV T-Bones Sedan on 135 Avenue▸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.
1
Man Killed By Car In Queens Dispute▸Aug 1 - A car struck and killed a 23-year-old man in Ozone Park. The driver fled, then turned himself in. Police say the crash followed a heated confrontation. The victim died at Jamaica Hospital.
ABC7 reported on August 1, 2025, that a 23-year-old man died after being hit by a car at 101st Avenue and Liberty Boulevard in Queens. Police said the incident followed a domestic dispute. The driver, who was the woman's current boyfriend, told police the victim approached his car "while flashing what appeared to be a gun" and was struck as the driver tried to leave. The driver later went to the police. No charges had been filed as of publication, with the district attorney still reviewing the case. The crash highlights the lethal risk when vehicles are used during conflicts.
-
Man Killed By Car In Queens Dispute,
ABC7,
Published 2025-08-01
31
Flash Flood Traps Cars On Expressway▸Jul 31 - Water rose fast. Cars stranded. People climbed roofs to escape. Rescue teams pulled them out. Rain hammered Queens. The road drowned, then cleared. Danger came quick. Relief came late.
ABC7 reported on July 31, 2025, that flash flooding trapped drivers on the Clearview Expressway in Queens. Video showed people perched atop cars, waiting for rescue. A witness described, "10 feet deep, people sitting on top of cars, 6 or 7." Mayor Eric Adams declared a localized State of Emergency. The flooding left vehicles stranded and forced emergency response. The article highlights the risk of sudden, severe weather overwhelming city infrastructure, stranding vulnerable road users in harm’s way.
-
Flash Flood Traps Cars On Expressway,
ABC7,
Published 2025-07-31
21
SUV Driver Falls Asleep, Three Hurt in Queens Crash▸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.
20
Pick-up Truck Hits Parked Sedan; Driver Unconscious▸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.
12
Sedan Merging Hits Cyclist on Francis Lewis▸Jul 12 - A sedan merging on Francis Lewis Blvd hit a 50-year-old male cyclist. He suffered a contusion to his lower leg and remained conscious. Police recorded failure to yield and unsafe lane changing by the driver.
A driver in a sedan merging on Francis Lewis Blvd in Queens struck a 50-year-old male bicyclist who was traveling straight. The cyclist sustained a contusion to his knee and lower leg and was conscious at the scene. According to the police report, the crash was caused by "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way." Police recorded failure to yield by the driver and listed "Unsafe Lane Changing" as an additional contributing factor. The sedan struck the bicycle with its left front bumper; the bike showed no damage. The sedan carried two occupants; none were reported injured.
Aug 5 - Police car struck at Beach 35th and Rockaway. Three hurt. Sirens cut through Edgemere. Cause unknown. Streets stained. Investigation begins.
CBS New York reported on August 5, 2025, that an NYPD cruiser crashed at Beach 35th Street and Rockaway Freeway in Edgemere, Queens. Three people were injured. The article states, 'Police are now trying to determine the cause of the crash.' No details on driver actions or contributing factors were released. The incident highlights risks at busy intersections and the need for thorough investigation when emergency vehicles are involved.
- NYPD Cruiser Crash Injures Three In Queens, CBS New York, Published 2025-08-05
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SUV T-Bones Sedan on 135 Avenue▸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.
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Man Killed By Car In Queens Dispute▸Aug 1 - A car struck and killed a 23-year-old man in Ozone Park. The driver fled, then turned himself in. Police say the crash followed a heated confrontation. The victim died at Jamaica Hospital.
ABC7 reported on August 1, 2025, that a 23-year-old man died after being hit by a car at 101st Avenue and Liberty Boulevard in Queens. Police said the incident followed a domestic dispute. The driver, who was the woman's current boyfriend, told police the victim approached his car "while flashing what appeared to be a gun" and was struck as the driver tried to leave. The driver later went to the police. No charges had been filed as of publication, with the district attorney still reviewing the case. The crash highlights the lethal risk when vehicles are used during conflicts.
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Man Killed By Car In Queens Dispute,
ABC7,
Published 2025-08-01
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Flash Flood Traps Cars On Expressway▸Jul 31 - Water rose fast. Cars stranded. People climbed roofs to escape. Rescue teams pulled them out. Rain hammered Queens. The road drowned, then cleared. Danger came quick. Relief came late.
ABC7 reported on July 31, 2025, that flash flooding trapped drivers on the Clearview Expressway in Queens. Video showed people perched atop cars, waiting for rescue. A witness described, "10 feet deep, people sitting on top of cars, 6 or 7." Mayor Eric Adams declared a localized State of Emergency. The flooding left vehicles stranded and forced emergency response. The article highlights the risk of sudden, severe weather overwhelming city infrastructure, stranding vulnerable road users in harm’s way.
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Flash Flood Traps Cars On Expressway,
ABC7,
Published 2025-07-31
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SUV Driver Falls Asleep, Three Hurt in Queens Crash▸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.
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Pick-up Truck Hits Parked Sedan; Driver Unconscious▸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.
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Sedan Merging Hits Cyclist on Francis Lewis▸Jul 12 - A sedan merging on Francis Lewis Blvd hit a 50-year-old male cyclist. He suffered a contusion to his lower leg and remained conscious. Police recorded failure to yield and unsafe lane changing by the driver.
A driver in a sedan merging on Francis Lewis Blvd in Queens struck a 50-year-old male bicyclist who was traveling straight. The cyclist sustained a contusion to his knee and lower leg and was conscious at the scene. According to the police report, the crash was caused by "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way." Police recorded failure to yield by the driver and listed "Unsafe Lane Changing" as an additional contributing factor. The sedan struck the bicycle with its left front bumper; the bike showed no damage. The sedan carried two occupants; none were reported injured.
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.
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Man Killed By Car In Queens Dispute▸Aug 1 - A car struck and killed a 23-year-old man in Ozone Park. The driver fled, then turned himself in. Police say the crash followed a heated confrontation. The victim died at Jamaica Hospital.
ABC7 reported on August 1, 2025, that a 23-year-old man died after being hit by a car at 101st Avenue and Liberty Boulevard in Queens. Police said the incident followed a domestic dispute. The driver, who was the woman's current boyfriend, told police the victim approached his car "while flashing what appeared to be a gun" and was struck as the driver tried to leave. The driver later went to the police. No charges had been filed as of publication, with the district attorney still reviewing the case. The crash highlights the lethal risk when vehicles are used during conflicts.
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Man Killed By Car In Queens Dispute,
ABC7,
Published 2025-08-01
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Flash Flood Traps Cars On Expressway▸Jul 31 - Water rose fast. Cars stranded. People climbed roofs to escape. Rescue teams pulled them out. Rain hammered Queens. The road drowned, then cleared. Danger came quick. Relief came late.
ABC7 reported on July 31, 2025, that flash flooding trapped drivers on the Clearview Expressway in Queens. Video showed people perched atop cars, waiting for rescue. A witness described, "10 feet deep, people sitting on top of cars, 6 or 7." Mayor Eric Adams declared a localized State of Emergency. The flooding left vehicles stranded and forced emergency response. The article highlights the risk of sudden, severe weather overwhelming city infrastructure, stranding vulnerable road users in harm’s way.
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Flash Flood Traps Cars On Expressway,
ABC7,
Published 2025-07-31
21
SUV Driver Falls Asleep, Three Hurt in Queens Crash▸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.
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Pick-up Truck Hits Parked Sedan; Driver Unconscious▸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.
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Sedan Merging Hits Cyclist on Francis Lewis▸Jul 12 - A sedan merging on Francis Lewis Blvd hit a 50-year-old male cyclist. He suffered a contusion to his lower leg and remained conscious. Police recorded failure to yield and unsafe lane changing by the driver.
A driver in a sedan merging on Francis Lewis Blvd in Queens struck a 50-year-old male bicyclist who was traveling straight. The cyclist sustained a contusion to his knee and lower leg and was conscious at the scene. According to the police report, the crash was caused by "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way." Police recorded failure to yield by the driver and listed "Unsafe Lane Changing" as an additional contributing factor. The sedan struck the bicycle with its left front bumper; the bike showed no damage. The sedan carried two occupants; none were reported injured.
Aug 1 - A car struck and killed a 23-year-old man in Ozone Park. The driver fled, then turned himself in. Police say the crash followed a heated confrontation. The victim died at Jamaica Hospital.
ABC7 reported on August 1, 2025, that a 23-year-old man died after being hit by a car at 101st Avenue and Liberty Boulevard in Queens. Police said the incident followed a domestic dispute. The driver, who was the woman's current boyfriend, told police the victim approached his car "while flashing what appeared to be a gun" and was struck as the driver tried to leave. The driver later went to the police. No charges had been filed as of publication, with the district attorney still reviewing the case. The crash highlights the lethal risk when vehicles are used during conflicts.
- Man Killed By Car In Queens Dispute, ABC7, Published 2025-08-01
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Flash Flood Traps Cars On Expressway▸Jul 31 - Water rose fast. Cars stranded. People climbed roofs to escape. Rescue teams pulled them out. Rain hammered Queens. The road drowned, then cleared. Danger came quick. Relief came late.
ABC7 reported on July 31, 2025, that flash flooding trapped drivers on the Clearview Expressway in Queens. Video showed people perched atop cars, waiting for rescue. A witness described, "10 feet deep, people sitting on top of cars, 6 or 7." Mayor Eric Adams declared a localized State of Emergency. The flooding left vehicles stranded and forced emergency response. The article highlights the risk of sudden, severe weather overwhelming city infrastructure, stranding vulnerable road users in harm’s way.
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Flash Flood Traps Cars On Expressway,
ABC7,
Published 2025-07-31
21
SUV Driver Falls Asleep, Three Hurt in Queens Crash▸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.
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Pick-up Truck Hits Parked Sedan; Driver Unconscious▸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.
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Sedan Merging Hits Cyclist on Francis Lewis▸Jul 12 - A sedan merging on Francis Lewis Blvd hit a 50-year-old male cyclist. He suffered a contusion to his lower leg and remained conscious. Police recorded failure to yield and unsafe lane changing by the driver.
A driver in a sedan merging on Francis Lewis Blvd in Queens struck a 50-year-old male bicyclist who was traveling straight. The cyclist sustained a contusion to his knee and lower leg and was conscious at the scene. According to the police report, the crash was caused by "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way." Police recorded failure to yield by the driver and listed "Unsafe Lane Changing" as an additional contributing factor. The sedan struck the bicycle with its left front bumper; the bike showed no damage. The sedan carried two occupants; none were reported injured.
Jul 31 - Water rose fast. Cars stranded. People climbed roofs to escape. Rescue teams pulled them out. Rain hammered Queens. The road drowned, then cleared. Danger came quick. Relief came late.
ABC7 reported on July 31, 2025, that flash flooding trapped drivers on the Clearview Expressway in Queens. Video showed people perched atop cars, waiting for rescue. A witness described, "10 feet deep, people sitting on top of cars, 6 or 7." Mayor Eric Adams declared a localized State of Emergency. The flooding left vehicles stranded and forced emergency response. The article highlights the risk of sudden, severe weather overwhelming city infrastructure, stranding vulnerable road users in harm’s way.
- Flash Flood Traps Cars On Expressway, ABC7, Published 2025-07-31
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SUV Driver Falls Asleep, Three Hurt in Queens Crash▸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.
20
Pick-up Truck Hits Parked Sedan; Driver Unconscious▸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.
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Sedan Merging Hits Cyclist on Francis Lewis▸Jul 12 - A sedan merging on Francis Lewis Blvd hit a 50-year-old male cyclist. He suffered a contusion to his lower leg and remained conscious. Police recorded failure to yield and unsafe lane changing by the driver.
A driver in a sedan merging on Francis Lewis Blvd in Queens struck a 50-year-old male bicyclist who was traveling straight. The cyclist sustained a contusion to his knee and lower leg and was conscious at the scene. According to the police report, the crash was caused by "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way." Police recorded failure to yield by the driver and listed "Unsafe Lane Changing" as an additional contributing factor. The sedan struck the bicycle with its left front bumper; the bike showed no damage. The sedan carried two occupants; none were reported injured.
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.
20
Pick-up Truck Hits Parked Sedan; Driver Unconscious▸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.
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Sedan Merging Hits Cyclist on Francis Lewis▸Jul 12 - A sedan merging on Francis Lewis Blvd hit a 50-year-old male cyclist. He suffered a contusion to his lower leg and remained conscious. Police recorded failure to yield and unsafe lane changing by the driver.
A driver in a sedan merging on Francis Lewis Blvd in Queens struck a 50-year-old male bicyclist who was traveling straight. The cyclist sustained a contusion to his knee and lower leg and was conscious at the scene. According to the police report, the crash was caused by "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way." Police recorded failure to yield by the driver and listed "Unsafe Lane Changing" as an additional contributing factor. The sedan struck the bicycle with its left front bumper; the bike showed no damage. The sedan carried two occupants; none were reported injured.
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.
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Sedan Merging Hits Cyclist on Francis Lewis▸Jul 12 - A sedan merging on Francis Lewis Blvd hit a 50-year-old male cyclist. He suffered a contusion to his lower leg and remained conscious. Police recorded failure to yield and unsafe lane changing by the driver.
A driver in a sedan merging on Francis Lewis Blvd in Queens struck a 50-year-old male bicyclist who was traveling straight. The cyclist sustained a contusion to his knee and lower leg and was conscious at the scene. According to the police report, the crash was caused by "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way." Police recorded failure to yield by the driver and listed "Unsafe Lane Changing" as an additional contributing factor. The sedan struck the bicycle with its left front bumper; the bike showed no damage. The sedan carried two occupants; none were reported injured.
Jul 12 - A sedan merging on Francis Lewis Blvd hit a 50-year-old male cyclist. He suffered a contusion to his lower leg and remained conscious. Police recorded failure to yield and unsafe lane changing by the driver.
A driver in a sedan merging on Francis Lewis Blvd in Queens struck a 50-year-old male bicyclist who was traveling straight. The cyclist sustained a contusion to his knee and lower leg and was conscious at the scene. According to the police report, the crash was caused by "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way." Police recorded failure to yield by the driver and listed "Unsafe Lane Changing" as an additional contributing factor. The sedan struck the bicycle with its left front bumper; the bike showed no damage. The sedan carried two occupants; none were reported injured.