Nov 13 - An 11-year-old boy was struck while crossing 12 Street near 34 Avenue in Queens. The sedan failed to yield right-of-way. The child suffered fractures and dislocations to his knee and lower leg. The driver showed no visible vehicle damage.

According to the police report, an 11-year-old pedestrian was injured at the intersection of 12 Street and 34 Avenue in Queens while going to or from a stopped school bus. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The pedestrian sustained fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The vehicle involved was a 2009 Cadillac sedan traveling southeast, which struck the pedestrian with its center front end. The sedan showed no visible damage. The driver was going straight ahead and did not yield to the pedestrian. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4681825 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Nov 11 - Two SUVs crashed at 22 Street and 37 Avenue in Queens. Both drivers suffered whiplash and full-body injuries. The impact damaged the front bumpers. Failure to yield and unsafe speed caused the collision. Both occupants were conscious and restrained.

According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles collided at the intersection of 22 Street and 37 Avenue in Queens. The drivers, a 73-year-old man and a 67-year-old woman, were both injured with whiplash and full-body trauma but remained conscious and restrained by lap belts and harnesses. The report lists driver errors including failure to yield right-of-way and unsafe speed as contributing factors. The vehicles struck each other with their front bumpers, causing damage to the left front bumper of one SUV and the right front bumper of the other. Both drivers were licensed and traveling straight ahead before the crash. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4678190 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Nov 3 - A moped struck the left side of an SUV in Queens. The moped driver, a 32-year-old man, suffered bruises and abdominal-pelvic injuries. The crash happened as both vehicles traveled south near 36-41 28 Street. Driver distraction played a role.

According to the police report, a moped traveling south collided with the left side doors of a southbound SUV near 36-41 28 Street in Queens. The moped driver, a 32-year-old man, was injured with contusions and abdominal-pelvic trauma but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors, along with driver inexperience for the moped operator. The SUV driver was avoiding an object in the roadway at the time. The moped sustained front-end damage, and the SUV was damaged on its left side doors. No safety equipment was noted for the moped driver.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4676555 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Nov 1 - A moped driver struck a sedan’s right rear quarter panel on Vernon Boulevard in Queens. The moped rider, 25, suffered knee and lower leg abrasions. The sedan was making a U-turn. The moped driver was unlicensed and injured but conscious.

According to the police report, a moped traveling southbound collided with the right rear quarter panel of a sedan that was making a U-turn on Vernon Boulevard in Queens. The moped driver, a 25-year-old male, was injured with abrasions to his knee, lower leg, and foot but remained conscious and was not ejected. The sedan had two occupants and sustained no damage. The report lists "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" as a contributing factor. The moped driver was unlicensed. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4677873 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Oct 28 - A sedan turned left across 21st Street in Queens. It hit a northbound motorcycle. The rider, 67, bled from his leg and foot. Police cite improper turning and driver inattention. Metal twisted. Blood on the street.

According to the police report, a 2012 Fiat sedan made a left turn and struck a 2022 Harley-Davidson motorcycle traveling straight north on 21st Street in Queens. The motorcycle driver, a 67-year-old man, suffered injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, with minor bleeding and shock. The report lists 'Turning Improperly' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The sedan’s front end and the motorcycle’s left front quarter panel were damaged. The motorcycle driver was not ejected. No helmet or signaling issues were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4674532 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Oct 23 - A 28-year-old male motorcyclist was ejected and suffered a head injury in Queens. The crash happened at 36-33 22 Street. The rider was semiconscious with minor bleeding. The motorcycle struck with left front bumper damage.

According to the police report, a 28-year-old male motorcycle driver was injured and ejected during a crash in Queens at 36-33 22 Street. The rider suffered a head injury and was semiconscious with minor bleeding. The report lists 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. The motorcycle was traveling north, going straight ahead, and sustained damage to the left front bumper. No safety equipment was used by the rider. The crash involved a single motorcycle, and the point of impact was classified as 'Other.' The report highlights driver errors without attributing fault to the victim.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4673907 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Oct 20 - A moped clipped the right side of an SUV making a right turn in Queens. The moped driver, partially ejected, suffered a fractured arm. Police cited driver inattention and improper turning as causes. The moped driver was unlicensed and injured.

According to the police report, a moped traveling east passed too closely and struck the right side doors of an SUV making a right turn in Queens. The moped driver, a 30-year-old man, was partially ejected and sustained a fractured elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report lists driver errors including inattention, distraction, and improper turning by the SUV driver. The moped driver was unlicensed. The collision caused damage to the SUV's right rear quarter panel and the moped's left rear bumper. The moped driver wore a helmet but was injured severely enough to suffer dislocation and distortion of the arm. The crash highlights risks from distracted driving and unsafe passing maneuvers.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4672445 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Oct 4 - Two sedans crashed on 27 Street in Queens. One vehicle was parked. The other was making a left turn. A six-year-old front-seat passenger suffered knee and lower leg injuries. The crash involved passing too closely. The child wore a lap belt.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on 27 Street near 37 Avenue in Queens. One vehicle was parked, struck at its center back end. The other was making a left turn and hit the parked car's left rear bumper. A six-year-old male front-seat passenger in the turning vehicle was injured, suffering knee, lower leg, and foot injuries, along with a minor burn. The child was wearing a lap belt and was not ejected. The report lists "Passing Too Closely" as a contributing factor to the crash. No other driver errors or victim actions are noted. The driver of the turning vehicle was licensed in New York.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4668239 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Oct 3 - Astoria residents packed a hall. They demanded safer streets after a child died. Online groups drove turnout. Cyclists and pedestrians led the call. The community board pushed for daylighting. Most locals walk, bike, or ride transit. The fight is urgent. The danger is real.

"Astorians showed up last night for pedestrian + bike safety: over 150 neighbors packed the room at Variety Boys & Girls Club to talk about how we make our streets safer." -- Zohran Mamdani

On October 3, 2023, Astoria activists mobilized for street safety after a fatal crash killed a 7-year-old girl. No formal council bill number is listed, but the Transportation Committee of Community Board 1 passed a resolution urging DOT to daylight all intersections. The matter, described as 'community advocacy for street safety and bike infrastructure,' drew over 150 residents to a public workshop. Council Member Zohran Kwame Mamdani attended, stating, 'Astorians showed up last night for pedestrian + bike safety.' Online organizing, especially on the MicromobilityNYC subreddit, brought new voices to the table and pressured NYPD to take traffic enforcement seriously. The area lacks protected bike lanes—only 3 percent of streets have them—while most residents do not own cars and rely on walking, biking, or transit. The activism is diverse, persistent, and focused on ending traffic violence.

• Astoria Organizers Lead the Way on Street Safety with a Reddit Strategy, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2023-10-03

Sep 27 - A 40-year-old woman suffered a head injury and concussion after a vehicle making a left turn struck her at an intersection on 31 Street. The driver failed to yield right-of-way. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal and was left in shock.

According to the police report, a pedestrian was injured on 31 Street when a vehicle making a left turn struck her at the intersection. The victim, a 40-year-old woman, was crossing with the signal when the collision occurred. She sustained a head injury and concussion, and was reported to be in shock. The report lists the driver’s failure to yield right-of-way as a contributing factor. The vehicle impacted the pedestrian on its left front quarter panel but sustained no damage. No other contributing factors or safety equipment were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4669550 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Sep 24 - MTA rolls out free bus routes in all five boroughs. Digital signs mark the buses. Riders board without paying. The pilot covers 44,000 daily trips. Lawmakers say this is a step toward greener, fairer transit. The agency will study the results.

On September 24, 2023, the MTA launched a free bus pilot in every New York City borough. The pilot, part of a state budget deal, makes one route per borough fare-free for up to a year. The official summary states: 'One MTA bus route will be free in each New York City borough starting Sunday.' Queens Assemblymember Zohran Mamdani, mentioned in the coverage, said, 'Getting more New Yorkers on to public transit must be at the forefront of our plan for a greener NY.' The pilot covers the B60 in Brooklyn, M116 in Manhattan, Q4 in Queens, S46/S96 in Staten Island, and BX18 in the Bronx. About 44,000 weekday riders are affected. The MTA will monitor ridership and study the impact. Progressive lawmakers back the move to help low-income New Yorkers. No direct safety analysis was provided for vulnerable road users.

• Every NYC borough gets a free MTA bus route starting Sunday, gothamist.com, Published 2023-09-24

Sep 23 - Taxi and sedan crashed head-on on Northern Boulevard. Both drivers hurt. One fell asleep. Metal twisted. Sirens wailed. Streets stayed dangerous.

According to the police report, a taxi and a sedan collided head-on at 30-25 Northern Boulevard in Queens. Both drivers were injured. The 24-year-old sedan driver suffered abdomen and pelvis injuries. The 40-year-old taxi driver sustained head injuries. The report lists 'Fell Asleep' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors for the taxi driver. Both vehicles took heavy front-end damage. Both drivers wore lap belts and harnesses. The crash happened as both vehicles traveled straight in opposite directions.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4664972 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Sep 18 - Over 200 Astoria residents packed a DOT workshop after a spike in traffic deaths. Cyclists and pedestrians have died. Drivers speed, double-park, and ignore signals. Councilwoman Cabán and others demand urgent action. DOT vows to return with a safety plan.

On September 14, 2023, the Department of Transportation held a public street safety workshop in Astoria, Queens, following a surge in traffic violence. The event, covered on September 18, 2023, drew over 200 residents and was organized by Western Queens elected officials. The workshop addressed a 'significant increase in traffic-related deaths, including several high-profile fatalities involving cyclists and pedestrians.' Councilwoman Tiffany Cabán, State Senator Kristen Gonzalez, and Assemblymember Zohran Mamdani called the deaths preventable and demanded urgent changes. Cabán stated, 'If it saves lives, it’s worth doing.' DOT officials, including Queens Borough Commissioner Nicole Garcia and senior program manager Kyle Gorman, presented plans for 31st Avenue and collected resident feedback on dangerous driving, lack of protected bike lanes, and unsafe intersections. The DOT pledged to return with a proposal. No formal bill number or committee was cited; the event focused on immediate community engagement and systemic change.

• Astoria residents turnout for DOT street safety workshop following surge in traffic violence this year, amny.com, Published 2023-09-18

Sep 18 - Over 200 Astoria residents packed a DOT workshop after a spike in traffic deaths. Cyclists and pedestrians have died. Drivers speed, double-park, and ignore signals. Councilwoman Cabán and others demand urgent action. DOT vows to return with a safety plan.

On September 14, 2023, the Department of Transportation held a public street safety workshop in Astoria, Queens, following a surge in traffic violence. The event, covered on September 18, 2023, drew over 200 residents and was organized by Western Queens elected officials. The workshop addressed a 'significant increase in traffic-related deaths, including several high-profile fatalities involving cyclists and pedestrians.' Councilwoman Tiffany Cabán, State Senator Kristen Gonzalez, and Assemblymember Zohran Mamdani called the deaths preventable and demanded urgent changes. Cabán stated, 'If it saves lives, it’s worth doing.' DOT officials, including Queens Borough Commissioner Nicole Garcia and senior program manager Kyle Gorman, presented plans for 31st Avenue and collected resident feedback on dangerous driving, lack of protected bike lanes, and unsafe intersections. The DOT pledged to return with a proposal. No formal bill number or committee was cited; the event focused on immediate community engagement and systemic change.

• Astoria residents turnout for DOT street safety workshop following surge in traffic violence this year, amny.com, Published 2023-09-18

Sep 18 - Over 200 Astoria residents packed a DOT workshop after a spike in traffic deaths. Cyclists and pedestrians have died. Drivers speed, double-park, and ignore signals. Councilwoman Cabán and others demand urgent action. DOT vows to return with a safety plan.

On September 14, 2023, the Department of Transportation held a public street safety workshop in Astoria, Queens, following a surge in traffic violence. The event, covered on September 18, 2023, drew over 200 residents and was organized by Western Queens elected officials. The workshop addressed a 'significant increase in traffic-related deaths, including several high-profile fatalities involving cyclists and pedestrians.' Councilwoman Tiffany Cabán, State Senator Kristen Gonzalez, and Assemblymember Zohran Mamdani called the deaths preventable and demanded urgent changes. Cabán stated, 'If it saves lives, it’s worth doing.' DOT officials, including Queens Borough Commissioner Nicole Garcia and senior program manager Kyle Gorman, presented plans for 31st Avenue and collected resident feedback on dangerous driving, lack of protected bike lanes, and unsafe intersections. The DOT pledged to return with a proposal. No formal bill number or committee was cited; the event focused on immediate community engagement and systemic change.

• Astoria residents turnout for DOT street safety workshop following surge in traffic violence this year, amny.com, Published 2023-09-18

Sep 3 - A 13-year-old boy riding a bike was ejected and injured in a crash with a motorcycle on Vernon Boulevard. The boy suffered a fractured and dislocated face. The crash involved confusion and unsafe speed. Both vehicles struck front to front.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Vernon Boulevard in Queens involving a bicycle and a motorcycle. The bicyclist, a 13-year-old male, was ejected and sustained a fractured and dislocated facial injury. The report lists contributing factors as "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" and "Unsafe Speed." Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead and collided front to front. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The motorcycle driver’s details are not specified. The crash resulted in serious injury to the young bicyclist, highlighting the dangers of confusion and unsafe speed in vehicle interactions.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4659263 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Aug 31 - A 21-year-old rider slammed into a turning SUV on Northern Boulevard. He flew from his bike, head bleeding, body in shock. Lane markings failed. The SUV’s panel crumpled. The street stayed silent. Blood pooled. Sirens followed.

A 21-year-old man riding a motorcycle was ejected after his bike struck the front of a turning SUV near 36-11 Northern Boulevard in Queens. According to the police report, the rider suffered severe head bleeding and was in shock. The SUV’s right front quarter panel buckled on impact. The report lists 'Lane Marking Improper/Inadequate' as a contributing factor. The motorcycle was traveling straight while the SUV was making a right turn. The rider was unlicensed. No helmet use or turn signal issues were cited as contributing factors. The crash left the rider injured and the SUV damaged. The road markings failed, and the pavement stayed silent.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4659115 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Aug 30 - A 25-year-old man was struck on 23 Street near 38 Avenue in Queens. The pedestrian suffered a fractured knee and lower leg. The crash involved multiple SUVs. Unsafe speed by a driver was a key factor in the collision.

According to the police report, a 25-year-old male pedestrian was injured on 23 Street near 38 Avenue in Queens. He was hit while in the roadway, sustaining fractures and dislocations to his knee and lower leg. The crash involved three SUVs, with one driver traveling north at unsafe speed. The report lists "Unsafe Speed" as a contributing factor. The pedestrian was conscious but suffered serious injuries. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted. The collision damaged the left rear bumper of one parked SUV and the front ends of two moving SUVs.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4659272 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Aug 28 - A 45-year-old male cyclist was injured on Northern Boulevard in Queens. The crash involved improper passing and too-close lane usage. The cyclist suffered shoulder abrasions but was conscious and wearing a helmet. No vehicle damage was reported.

According to the police report, a 45-year-old male bicyclist was injured in Queens on Northern Boulevard due to improper passing and passing too closely. The cyclist was riding north when the crash occurred at the center back end of his bike. The report lists 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' and 'Passing Too Closely' as contributing factors. The cyclist sustained abrasions to his shoulder and upper arm but was conscious and wearing a helmet. No damage was reported to the involved vehicles. The crash highlights driver errors related to lane usage and passing maneuvers.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4659108 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Aug 20 - A 28-year-old male motorcycle driver crashed on 36 Avenue in Queens. The bike hit center front end. The rider suffered elbow and lower arm injuries with minor bleeding. Driver distraction and improper lane usage caused the collision.

According to the police report, a 28-year-old male motorcycle driver was injured in a crash on 36 Avenue in Queens. The motorcycle struck with a center front end impact. The rider sustained injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand, with minor bleeding and shock. The report lists driver errors as 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper.' The rider was not ejected and wore no safety equipment. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved or injured. The crash highlights driver distraction and improper lane use as key factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4655683 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19