Aug 7 - A tractor truck and an SUV collided while both making right turns on 21 Street in Queens. The SUV driver suffered back injuries and whiplash. Police cite improper turning as the cause, highlighting critical driver error in the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 9:59 AM on 21 Street near 34 Avenue in Queens. Both vehicles—a 2020 diesel tractor truck and a 2003 SUV—were making right turns when the collision happened. The truck struck the SUV's left rear quarter panel with its right front bumper. The SUV driver, a 53-year-old man, was injured with back pain and whiplash but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report identifies 'Turning Improperly' as the primary contributing factor, pointing directly to driver error in maneuvering the turn. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. This collision underscores the dangers of improper turning maneuvers in busy urban streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4746735 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jul 23 - A 21-year-old man suffered a fractured hip and dislocation after a sedan hit him while crossing a marked crosswalk without a signal. The crash occurred on 40 Avenue in Queens. The driver’s improper lane usage caused the collision.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 12:20 in Queens on 40 Avenue. A 21-year-old male pedestrian was crossing a marked crosswalk outside an intersection without a crossing signal when he was struck by a westbound sedan. The pedestrian sustained a fractured hip and dislocation, classified as a severe injury. The sedan, driven by a licensed female driver, was parked before the crash and impacted the pedestrian on its right side doors. The report cites 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as the contributing factor, indicating the driver’s failure to maintain proper lane discipline led to the collision. No pedestrian behaviors were listed as contributing factors. The moped involved was traveling westbound and impacted the sedan’s left side doors, but the pedestrian injury was linked to the sedan’s improper lane use.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4743254 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jul 21 - An SUV traveling north was struck on its right side by a vehicle making an improper U-turn. The front passenger suffered injuries and shock. The crash exposed dangers from driver errors in turning maneuvers, with impact focused on the SUV’s right doors.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 18:15 on 21 Street near Queens Plaza North. A 2023 SUV traveling north was hit on its right side doors by another vehicle making an improper U-turn. The report cites 'Turning Improperly' as a contributing factor, highlighting driver error in executing the U-turn. The SUV had two occupants; the front passenger, a 30-year-old female, was injured and experienced shock. The passenger was not ejected, and injury severity was rated at level 3. Damage was concentrated on the SUV’s right side doors and the other vehicle’s right front bumper. No contributing factors related to the passenger were noted. The incident underscores the systemic danger posed by improper turning maneuvers in urban traffic.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4742537 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jul 11 - A collision between a westbound SUV and an eastbound sedan in Queens injured both drivers and an 84-year-old passenger. The SUV was parked improperly, and the sedan was starting from parking. Both occupants suffered fractures and dislocations.

According to the police report, the crash occurred near 29-20 36 Avenue in Queens at 15:18. The collision involved a 2013 Honda SUV traveling west and a 2014 Toyota sedan traveling east. The SUV was parked prior to the crash, and the sedan was starting from parking. The report cites "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" as a contributing factor, indicating driver error in lane management. The sedan driver, a 67-year-old male, was licensed in New York and sustained serious injuries including fractures and dislocations to his entire body but was not ejected and remained conscious. An 84-year-old female passenger in the sedan, seated in the middle rear seat and wearing a lap belt and harness, was ejected and suffered similar severe injuries. Both occupants were injured due to the impact, with no contributing victim behaviors noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4739727 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jul 8 - A right-turning SUV struck the rear of a right-turning taxi on Crescent Street. The SUV driver suffered back injuries and shock. Police cited failure to yield right-of-way as the cause, highlighting driver error in a dangerous intersection impact.

According to the police report, at 9:58 AM on Crescent Street, a 2016 SUV and a 2015 taxi were both making right turns when the SUV's right front bumper collided with the taxi's left rear bumper. The SUV driver, a 46-year-old male, was injured with back trauma and minor burns, experiencing shock but was not ejected from the vehicle. Both drivers were licensed in New York. The report explicitly cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor, indicating driver error by the SUV operator. No victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors. The collision caused damage primarily to the SUV's right front bumper and the taxi's center back end, underscoring the impact location and the dynamics of the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4739356 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jul 6 - A taxi struck the rear of an SUV traveling south on 21st Street in Queens. The SUV driver, a 39-year-old man, suffered whole-body injuries and shock. Police cited driver inattention as the cause, highlighting the dangers of distracted driving.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 10:40 AM on 21st Street in Queens. A 2024 taxi, driven by a licensed male driver from Pennsylvania, was traveling south and struck the center back end of a 2021 SUV also traveling south. The SUV driver, a 39-year-old man, was injured with whole-body trauma and experienced shock, including a minor burn. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor to the collision. Both vehicles were going straight ahead prior to impact. The taxi's center back end collided with the SUV's center front end, indicating a rear-end collision caused by the taxi driver's failure to maintain attention. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4738181 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jul 2 - A FDNY fire truck making a left turn struck a 29-year-old male bicyclist traveling east on 40 Avenue in Queens. The cyclist was injured and in shock. Police cited failure to yield right-of-way and illegal drug use as contributing factors.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 19:21 on 40 Avenue in Queens. A FDNY fire truck, identified as FDNY Truck #260, was making a left turn westbound when it collided with a bicyclist traveling eastbound. The point of impact was the center front end of both vehicles. The bicyclist, a 29-year-old male, suffered injuries and was reported to be in shock. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' by the fire truck driver and 'Drugs (illegal)' as contributing factors. The bicyclist was not ejected and was riding without safety equipment. Vehicle damage was noted only on the bike. The fire truck sustained no damage. The police report emphasizes driver error by the fire truck operator as the primary cause of the collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4738567 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jun 26 - A 61-year-old motorcyclist riding east on 22 Street in Queens was partially ejected and injured with abrasions to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The rider was conscious and wearing a helmet. No vehicle damage was reported.

According to the police report, a 61-year-old male motorcyclist was partially ejected while traveling eastbound on 22 Street near 41 Avenue in Queens at 15:08. The rider sustained abrasions to his elbow, lower arm, and hand but remained conscious. The motorcyclist was wearing a helmet, and no damage was reported to the vehicle or point of impact. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not cite any driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The motorcyclist was the sole occupant of the 2021 Suzuki motorcycle, licensed in New York. The absence of vehicle damage and lack of specific driver error suggests a crash circumstance not fully detailed in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4736008 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jun 26 - A box truck traveling north rear-ended a northbound SUV on 36 Avenue in Queens. The truck driver’s inattention and following too closely caused the crash. Both drivers and a front-seat passenger suffered injuries to head and neck.

According to the police report, a 2019 box truck driven by a licensed male driver traveling north struck the center back end of a 2017 SUV also traveling north on 36 Avenue in Queens. The point of impact was the center front end of the truck and the center back end of the SUV. The crash occurred at 14:30. The truck driver was cited for 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Following Too Closely,' contributing directly to the collision. The SUV driver, also licensed, suffered a neck injury described as whiplash and was conscious and wearing a lap belt. A 43-year-old male front passenger in the SUV sustained a head injury and contusion, also conscious and belted. Neither occupant was ejected. The report lists no contributing factors related to victim behavior. The crash highlights the dangers of driver distraction and tailgating on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4736022 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jun 22 - Two sedans collided on 37 Avenue in Queens. Four occupants suffered neck and back injuries, trapped and in shock. Police cite traffic control disregard and driver distraction as causes. One vehicle overturned, amplifying the crash’s severity.

According to the police report, a crash occurred on 37 Avenue in Queens at 14:52 involving two sedans traveling west and north. The report identifies "Traffic Control Disregarded" as a contributing factor for all involved drivers, with one driver also cited for "Driver Inattention/Distraction." Four occupants were injured, including two drivers and two passengers, all reporting pain or nausea with neck and back injuries. One occupant was trapped in the vehicle, which overturned upon impact, sustaining severe damage. The vehicles' pre-crash actions were "Going Straight Ahead" and "Parked" for a third vehicle involved. The report explicitly highlights driver errors related to ignoring traffic controls and distraction, without attributing fault to the victims.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4736911 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jun 7 - Senate backs S 9752. Mt. Vernon gets green light for up to 20 school speed zones. Law aims to slow cars near kids. Most senators vote yes. A few say no. Streets may change. Danger remains for the young.

Senate Bill S 9752, sponsored by Jamaal Bailey, authorizes Mt. Vernon to launch a school speed zone demonstration program, with up to twenty zones allowed. The bill passed the Senate on June 7, 2024, during a committee vote. The matter title reads: 'Authorizes the city of Mt. Vernon to establish a school speed zone demonstration program; authorizes installation in no more than twenty school speed zones in such city.' Bailey and a majority of senators voted yes, while a handful opposed. The bill targets speeding near schools, a known threat to children and other vulnerable road users. No formal safety analyst note was provided.

• File S 9752, Open States, Published 2024-06-07

Jun 6 - Lawmakers back speed cameras near Kingston schools. Cameras catch drivers who speed. The bill passed both chambers. It sunsets in 2029. Children and families walk safer, but the fix is temporary.

Senate Bill S 8607, titled 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of Kingston,' passed the Senate on June 6, 2024, and the Assembly on June 7, 2024. The bill, sponsored by Senator Michelle Hinchey, creates a camera program to catch speeding drivers near schools. The program ends December 31, 2029. The measure saw broad support in both chambers, but some lawmakers voted no. The bill aims to protect children and families on foot near schools, but its impact will end unless renewed. No safety analyst note was provided.

• File S 8607, Open States, Published 2024-06-06

Jun 6 - Council calls for five mile per hour speed limit on Open Streets. Streets slow. Danger drops. Pedestrians and cyclists get space. Resolution adopted. Albany must act.

Res 0079-2024, adopted by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure on June 6, 2024, urges Albany to let New York City set a five mile per hour speed limit on Open Streets. The resolution states: "authorize New York City to set a five mile per hour speed limit on streets participating in the Open Streets program." Council Member Shahana K. Hanif led as primary sponsor, joined by Amanda Farías, Crystal Hudson, Julie Won, and Carlina Rivera. The measure passed committee and full council on June 6. The bill aims to cut speed and risk where people walk, bike, and gather. The council's push now waits for state lawmakers and the governor.

• File Res 0079-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2024-06-06

Jun 5 - Governor Hochul halted New York City’s congestion pricing plan days before rollout. She cited economic pain for working New Yorkers. Transit advocates called it a betrayal. The move leaves city streets clogged and transit funding in limbo. Vulnerable road users remain at risk.

""Hochul pulled out the rug from more than 7 million New Yorkers who rely on public transit and did it all in the name of political cowardice. This is an illustration of political malpractice of the highest order."" -- Zohran Mamdani

On June 5, 2024, Governor Kathy Hochul abruptly paused New York City’s congestion pricing plan, just weeks before its scheduled start. The policy reversal, covered by Gothamist, sparked outrage among transit advocates and progressives. Hochul claimed, 'We need to make sure our solutions work for everyone, especially those who are struggling to make ends meet.' Assemblymember Zohran Mamdani condemned the move as 'political malpractice.' Jessica Scarcella-Spanton, District 23, was mentioned in coverage but did not take a direct action. The decision leaves the city’s streets congested and public transit funding uncertain. No safety analyst has yet assessed the impact on vulnerable road users, but the pause maintains current dangers for pedestrians and cyclists.

• Hochul says NYC congestion pause is good economics. Critics say it’s politics., gothamist.com, Published 2024-06-05

Jun 3 - Senate backs S 9718. Bill orders safe street design for all. Cyclists, walkers, and riders get new protections. Some senators vote no. The car’s grip loosens, but danger remains.

Senate bill S 9718, titled 'Enables safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles,' passed committee votes on May 28 and June 3, 2024. Primary sponsor Sean Ryan, with co-sponsors Liz Krueger, Monica Martinez, Jack M. Martins, Anthony H. Palumbo, and Julia Salazar, pushed the measure. The bill mandates street designs that protect everyone, not just drivers. Most senators voted yes, but a block of no votes showed resistance. The bill’s language centers vulnerable users. It marks a shift: streets must serve people, not just cars.

• File S 9718, Open States, Published 2024-06-03

Jun 1 - A 3-year-old girl suffered abrasions and arm injuries after an SUV failed to yield right-of-way in Queens. The vehicle struck her with its right front bumper while traveling east. The child was conscious and injured off the roadway.

According to the police report, a 2021 SUV traveling east on 21st Street in Queens struck a 3-year-old female pedestrian who was not in the roadway. The point of impact was the vehicle's right front bumper, causing abrasions and injuries to the child's elbow, lower arm, and hand. The child was conscious at the scene. The report explicitly cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor by the vehicle driver. The pedestrian was not at an intersection and was not listed as contributing to the crash. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle going straight ahead. Vehicle damage was limited to the right front bumper. This crash highlights a driver error in yielding that resulted in injury to a vulnerable pedestrian.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4729438 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jun 1 - Two sedans collided on 41 Avenue in Queens, injuring a 36-year-old female driver. The impact struck the center front end of one vehicle and the right front bumper of the other. Failure to yield right-of-way caused the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on 41 Avenue in Queens at 10:20 AM involving two sedans traveling east and south. The point of impact was the center front end of the eastbound vehicle and the right front bumper of the southbound vehicle. The female driver of the eastbound sedan, aged 36, suffered back injuries and minor burns, and was in shock. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor, indicating driver error. Both drivers were licensed in New York. The injured driver was not ejected and was an occupant of the vehicle. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4729219 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

May 31 - A sedan driver ignored traffic control and alcohol laws. He changed lanes, struck SUVs. A 21-year-old passenger suffered facial abrasions. The crash left metal twisted, lives shaken. Systemic danger on Queens streets.

According to the police report, a crash erupted at 16:55 near 40-09 12 Street in Queens. A sedan, driven by an unlicensed man, changed lanes and struck multiple SUVs. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Alcohol Involvement' as contributing factors. The sedan's right front bumper hit the right rear quarter panel of a Tesla SUV. A 21-year-old male front passenger in one SUV sustained facial abrasions and was conscious at the scene. Police highlight unlicensed driving, lane changing, and traffic control disregard as primary causes. No fault is attributed to the injured passenger.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4731348 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

May 31 - A Mazda SUV slammed into a parked taxi on 36th Avenue. The SUV driver lost consciousness and died at the wheel. The taxi’s left side crumpled. No passengers. No escape. Metal bent. Silence followed where breath once was.

A fatal collision unfolded on 36th Avenue near 36-13 in Queens when a Mazda SUV veered into a parked taxi, according to the police report. The crash occurred at 2:00 p.m. The SUV driver, age 42, lost consciousness and died at the wheel. The police report lists 'Lost Consciousness' as the contributing factor. The impact buckled the taxi’s left side doors. No passengers were present in either vehicle. The narrative states, 'No escape. Just silence where breath once was.' The report does not cite any contributing behaviors from the taxi driver or any other victims. The focus remains on the sudden incapacitation of the SUV driver, which led directly to the collision and fatality.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4729469 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

May 29 - A sedan turned right. A motorcycle tried to pass. Both riders were thrown. The driver, unlicensed but helmeted, hit face-first. The passenger, unprotected, suffered leg injuries. Steel met flesh on 21st Street.

According to the police report, a sedan making a right turn collided with a motorcycle carrying two people on 21st Street in Queens. The motorcycle driver, unlicensed but wearing a helmet, was passing improperly. The sedan struck the motorcycle's front. Both riders were ejected. The 20-year-old driver suffered facial injuries. The 15-year-old passenger, with no safety equipment, was hurt in the knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as a contributing factor, pointing to error by the motorcycle driver. The sedan driver was licensed and traveling south. No victim actions contributed to the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4728522 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19