Three Dead, Hundreds Hurt—City Lets Blood Spill on Jackson Avenue

Two SUVs collided on 51 Avenue. A left-turning driver took a hit to the right side. He suffered a concussion. Police blamed driver inattention. The crash left one man hurt, both drivers licensed.

According to the police report, two SUVs collided at 22:30 on 51 Avenue near Vernon Boulevard. A 27-year-old male driver, making a left turn, was struck in the right side doors by another SUV traveling straight north. The impact caused a head injury and concussion. The injured driver was conscious, not ejected, and restrained by a lap belt and harness. Police cited 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor. Both drivers held valid New York licenses. The report lists no victim fault or other contributing behaviors beyond the driver’s inattention.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4780392 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A 31-year-old man suffered abdominal and pelvic injuries after being struck by a sedan while crossing Jackson Avenue with the signal. The pedestrian was in shock and sustained a minor burn. The driver’s errors remain unspecified in the police report.

According to the police report, a 31-year-old male pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Jackson Avenue and 49 Avenue in Queens around 7 PM. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a 2019 Nissan sedan struck him. The pedestrian sustained injuries to the abdomen and pelvis, was in shock, and complained of a minor burn. The report does not list any contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. No information on driver license status or vehicle damage was provided. The pedestrian’s crossing with the signal is noted but not cited as a contributing factor. The report centers on the collision itself, highlighting the pedestrian’s injuries and the involvement of the sedan without attributing fault to the victim.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4778377 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

Council Member Julie Won pushes a bill to ban parking near all intersections. The move targets deadly blind spots. Advocates demand faster action. DOT lags behind. Intersections remain killing grounds for children and pedestrians. The city stalls. Lives hang in the balance.

On December 6, 2024, Council Member Julie Won (D-Queens) introduced a bill to ban parking within 20 feet of all intersections citywide—a measure known as daylighting. The bill, now before the City Council, would require the Department of Transportation to install daylighting barriers at a minimum of 1,000 intersections per year. The matter summary states: 'Parking right up against intersections blocks sight lines for pedestrians and drivers, leading to people to have to peak out into the street to see oncoming traffic.' Won said, 'Daylighting saves lives.' Advocates like Jackson Chabot of Open Plans back the bill, citing slow DOT progress and urgent need. Intersections account for 55 percent of pedestrian deaths and 79 percent of injuries, according to DOT. The bill follows a year of tragic child deaths and mounting public pressure for universal daylighting.

• Daylight Again! Council Seeks Universal Parking Ban At Intersections, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2024-12-06

At a heated mayoral forum, Zellnor Myrie demanded a dedicated busway for Flatbush Avenue. Candidates slammed slow buses and empty promises. They called for more bus lanes, free rides, and less fare policing. Riders want action, not talk. Streets remain dangerous.

On December 6, 2024, a mayoral candidate forum spotlighted New York City's broken bus service. State Senator Zellnor Myrie, representing District 20, called for a dedicated busway on Brooklyn's Flatbush Avenue, echoing the success of Manhattan's 14th Street. The forum, hosted by Riders Alliance, saw candidates—including Myrie, Brad Lander, Zohran Mamdani, Jessica Ramos, Scott Stringer, and Jim Walden—debate urgent transit reforms. The matter: 'improving NYC's slow bus service.' Myrie and others backed more bus lanes, fare-free buses, and expanding Fair Fares for low-income riders. Mamdani vowed not to cave to local opposition. All criticized Mayor Adams for stalled bus projects. The forum exposed deep frustration with city inaction and highlighted the need for bold, street-level changes to protect riders and speed up commutes.

• Could a new mayor fix New York City's terrible bus service?, gothamist.com, Published 2024-12-06

Council bill bars cars from blocking crosswalks. No standing or parking within 20 feet. City must install daylighting barriers at 1,000 intersections yearly. Streets clear. Sightlines open. Danger cut.

Int 1138-2024, now laid over in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, was introduced December 5, 2024. The bill states: “prohibiting standing or parking a vehicle within 20 feet of a crosswalk at an intersection.” Council Member Erik D. Bottcher leads, joined by Public Advocate Jumaane Williams and over two dozen co-sponsors. The law orders the Department of Transportation to install daylighting barriers at a minimum of 1,000 intersections each year, up from 100. The city must also run outreach and education. The bill aims to keep crosswalks clear, improve visibility, and protect people on foot and bike. No more hiding behind parked cars. The committee laid the bill over on April 21, 2025.

• File Int 1138-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2024-12-05

DOT built just 5.3 miles of new bus lanes in 2024. The law demands 30. Commissioner Rodriguez called it a great job. Critics slammed the city for falling short. Riders wait. Streets stay clogged. Vulnerable New Yorkers pay the price.

On December 4, 2024, DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez defended the agency’s bus lane record before critics. The Streets Master Plan requires 30 new miles of bus lanes each year. In 2024, DOT delivered only 5.3 miles—just 17 percent of the legal mandate. Rodriguez claimed, “We are doing a great job,” citing national comparisons and blaming delays on community board processes and local opposition, especially around the 96th Street project. State Sen. Jessica Ramos, Assembly Member Zohran Mamdani, and State Sen. Zellnor Myrie condemned the city’s self-praise and legal failure. The matter title reads: ‘We Are Doing A Great Job’ … Falling Short of Bus Lane Requirement. Several projects are planned for 2025, but completion is uncertain. The city’s slow pace leaves bus riders and other vulnerable road users exposed to dangerous, congested streets.

• DOT Commish: ‘We Are Doing A Great Job’ … Falling Short of Bus Lane Requirement, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2024-12-04

A moped rider suffered knee and lower leg injuries after a pickup truck made a right turn and struck the moped from behind on Jackson Avenue in Queens. The truck driver’s inattention caused the crash, leaving the rider in shock with abrasions.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 17:54 on Jackson Avenue in Queens. A 26-year-old male moped driver traveling north was struck from behind by a pickup truck also traveling north but making a right turn. The point of impact was the center front end of the moped and the center back end of the pickup truck. The moped driver sustained injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot, described as abrasions, and was reported to be in shock. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor for the pickup truck driver, who was licensed and operating the vehicle at the time. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. The collision highlights the danger posed by distracted driving in vehicle maneuvers such as turning.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4776113 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

Six mayoral hopefuls faced off on transit. They clashed over congestion pricing, bus expansion, and subway safety. Zellnor Myrie pledged to defend congestion pricing. Others called for more police, more buses, and mental health teams. Streets and subways remain battlegrounds.

On December 3, 2024, at a Riders Alliance forum, six Democratic mayoral candidates—Brad Lander, Zohran Mamdani, Zellnor Myrie, Jessica Ramos, Scott Stringer, and Jim Walden—debated New York City transit policy. The event focused on congestion pricing, set to begin January 5, and subway safety. The matter summary reads: 'NYC mayoral candidates participated in a transit-focused forum... discussing congestion pricing, subway safety, and transit upgrades.' Zellnor Myrie, representing District 20, criticized Mayor Adams for not defending congestion pricing and promised to support it regardless of federal politics. Ramos pushed for congestion pricing revenue to fund the MTA. Stringer called for bus expansion and DOT reform. Walden wanted more police and exemptions for seniors and disabled riders. Lander and Mamdani argued for housing and outreach teams over policing. The forum highlighted sharp divides on how to protect vulnerable New Yorkers on streets and subways.

• 2025 NYC mayoral candidates sound off on congestion pricing, subway safety, amny.com, Published 2024-12-03

Mayoral hopefuls hammered Eric Adams for broken bus lane promises. At a transit forum, they called out City Hall’s slow pace. The law demands 30 miles a year. Adams delivered half. Candidates pledged pro-transit reforms. Riders wait. Streets stay dangerous.

On December 3, 2024, a mayoral candidate forum on NYC bus service and transportation policy spotlighted City Hall’s failures. The event, organized by Riders Alliance, saw candidates attack Mayor Eric Adams for not meeting the Streets Master Plan law, which mandates 30 new miles of bus lanes each year. Adams’ administration installed only 15.7 miles last fiscal year. State Sen. Jessica Ramos said, 'The current mayor promised 150 miles of bus lanes and hasn't delivered.' Comptroller Brad Lander promised a 'professional, world-class DOT commissioner.' Assemblymember Zohran Mamdani vowed to resist business interests blocking bus projects. Sen. Zellnor Myrie, mentioned at the forum, made pro-transit promises. The forum exposed how political inaction and broken promises keep streets unsafe for bus riders and pedestrians.

• Mayoral candidates hit Adams on failed promises to boost NYC's bus service, gothamist.com, Published 2024-12-03

Six mayoral hopefuls faced off on transit. They promised bus lanes, free buses, and fair fares. Each slammed the mayor’s record. They called for less fare enforcement, more service. Riders, not drivers, took center stage. Words flew. Streets stayed dangerous.

On December 3, 2024, six candidates for New York City mayor—Brad Lander, Zohran Mamdani, Zellnor Myrie, Jessica Ramos, Scott Stringer, and Jim Walden—spoke at a Riders Alliance forum. The event focused on transit policy. Candidates pledged support for bus lanes, free buses, expanded Fair Fares, and shifting gas tax funds to mass transit. Lander vowed to end subway and street homelessness for the severely mentally ill by connecting them to stable housing. Mamdani promised a world-class bus network. Myrie pushed for citywide bus lanes. Ramos called for automatic Fair Fares registration. Stringer backed more bus routes. Walden opposed fare evasion crackdowns, urging resources go to service instead. All criticized Mayor Adams’ record on bus lanes and congestion pricing. The forum highlighted a united front for safer, more accessible transit, but offered no immediate relief for vulnerable road users.

• Promises, Promises: What the Candidates Said At The Transit Forum, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2024-12-03

A moped driver was ejected and seriously injured after a collision with an SUV making a left turn on 21st Street in Queens. The SUV driver failed to yield right-of-way, striking the moped head-on and causing severe leg injuries.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 8:45 AM on 21st Street near 43rd Avenue in Queens. A 25-year-old male moped driver, traveling southbound, was struck at the center front end by a northwestern-bound SUV making a left turn. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The moped driver was ejected from his vehicle, sustaining fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The moped driver was wearing a helmet at the time. The SUV's right front bumper collided with the moped's center front end, indicating the SUV's left turn crossed the moped's path. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the moped driver's actions. The crash highlights the dangers posed by drivers failing to yield during left turns.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4775581 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A distracted driver caused a violent collision between a pick-up truck and an SUV in Queens. The SUV driver suffered back injuries and whiplash. Both vehicles sustained front and rear damage. The crash exposed dangers of inattention behind the wheel.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 18:36 on 21st Street near Jackson Avenue in Queens. A pick-up truck traveling south struck the rear of a station wagon/SUV making a left turn southeast. The point of impact was the center front end of the truck and the center back end of the SUV. The driver of the SUV, a 57-year-old male occupant, was injured with back pain and whiplash but was conscious and not ejected. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor to the collision, indicating a failure to maintain focus on the road. The SUV driver was properly restrained with a lap belt and harness. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. This crash underscores the systemic danger posed by distracted driving in urban traffic.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4773836 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

Council weighs Adams’s City of Yes plan. Mayoral challengers back the original, urge no watering down. They want housing, not parking. Council may weaken it. The fight is over homes versus cars. Vulnerable road users watch as parking mandates hang in the balance.

On November 21, 2024, the City Council debated Mayor Adams’s City of Yes zoning proposal, which aims to boost housing and scrap mandatory parking citywide. The Council may weaken the plan by creating a three-tiered system, risking fewer new homes. Mayoral challengers Zellnor Myrie, Brad Lander, Scott Stringer, Jessica Ramos, and Zohran Mamdani—all Democrats—strongly support the original plan. Myrie urges, 'resist efforts to revise the proposal in any way that would yield fewer homes.' Lander calls for ending exclusionary zoning and prioritizing housing over parking. Stringer calls the plan a 'small step.' Mamdani opposes changes that reduce housing or water down parking elimination. Ramos would vote yes but wants to protect neighborhood character. The Council’s decision will shape the city’s streets, homes, and the future for those outside cars.

• What Do the Mayoral Candidates Think Of ‘City of Yes’?, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2024-11-21

Council demands DOT show its work. The law forces public updates on every street safety project. No more hiding delays. No more silent cost overruns. Progress for bus riders, cyclists, and walkers must be tracked and posted.

Int 1105-2024 became law on May 10, 2025, after action by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The bill, sponsored by Julie Won and co-sponsored by Brooks-Powers, Hanif, Ayala, and others, amends the city code to require the Department of Transportation to post annual and monthly updates on all projects tied to the streets master plan. The law’s title: 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to tracking progress made towards the requirements of the streets master plan.' It forces transparency on protected bike lanes, bus lanes, pedestrian signals, and upgrades. The public will see delays, costs, and status. No more secrets. The mayor returned it unsigned, but the law stands.

• File Int 1105-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2024-11-13

A pick-up truck merging unsafely struck the right side of an SUV on Jackson Avenue in Queens. The SUV driver suffered a fractured shoulder and dislocation. Both drivers were licensed men from New Jersey. The crash caused serious injury and vehicle damage.

According to the police report, at 13:21 on Jackson Avenue in Queens, a pick-up truck traveling west merged unsafely and collided with the right side doors of a westbound SUV. The SUV driver, a 35-year-old licensed male from New Jersey, was injured with a fractured, distorted, and dislocated shoulder. The report cites "Unsafe Lane Changing" as the contributing factor, indicating the pick-up truck driver’s error in merging. The SUV driver was restrained with a lap belt and harness and was conscious after the crash. Both vehicles sustained damage at the points of impact: the pick-up truck’s left front bumper and the SUV’s right side doors. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4766795 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

Zellnor Myrie enters the mayoral race. He pushes for congestion pricing, free bus service, and higher taxes on the rich to fund transit. He calls City Hall corrupt. He stands with working New Yorkers. His platform targets safer, fairer streets.

On October 22, 2024, Zellnor Myrie, representing District 20, announced his candidacy for New York City mayor. The announcement is not a council bill but a campaign launch, with Myrie’s platform focused on transportation reform. He supports congestion pricing, free bus service in every borough, and increased taxes on the wealthy to fund the MTA. Myrie described City Hall as 'engulfed in corruption' and said, 'New Yorkers are being crushed by rent and child care.' He has criticized Mayor Adams and pledged to fight for working-class New Yorkers. Though no formal safety analysis is attached, Myrie’s support for transit funding and congestion pricing signals a shift toward safer, less car-dominated streets. His campaign centers vulnerable road users and public transit riders.

• State Assemblymember Zohran Mamdani joins Adams' challengers for NYC mayor, gothamist.com, Published 2024-10-22

Governor Hochul stalls congestion pricing, leaving MTA riders in limbo. The pause threatens subway and bus service. Advocates demand any replacement funds boost operations, not highways. Riders need frequent, affordable transit—not more gridlock and pollution.

This editorial, published October 1, 2024, addresses Governor Hochul’s decision to pause congestion pricing and seek alternative funding for the MTA’s $15-billion capital plan. The article states: “If the governor wants to do the MTA and riders a favor, she should use the money she finds to instead boost MTA operations.” Author Samuel Santaella criticizes Hochul’s move, arguing it jeopardizes service for working-class New Yorkers. Assembly Member Zohran Mamdani and State Senator Michael Gianaris are cited as proponents of fare-free buses, while Riders Alliance pushes for six-minute service. The piece urges Hochul to reject highway expansions and instead invest in frequent, affordable transit. The editorial frames this as a fight for clean air, equity, and safety for all New Yorkers who rely on public transportation.

• OPINION: Any Money Hochul Finds to ‘Replace’ Congestion Pricing Should Fund Fares and Frequency, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2024-10-01

A motorbike slammed into right-side doors on 43 Avenue. The unlicensed rider, age 20, suffered knee and leg wounds. Police cite aggressive driving and unsafe speed. No one else was hurt.

According to the police report, a 20-year-old unlicensed motorbike driver was injured in a crash on 43 Avenue in Queens at 1:25 a.m. The 2023 ZHEN motorbike, heading west, struck the right side doors. The rider was not ejected and remained conscious, but suffered abrasions and injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. The driver had no valid license. No other vehicles, pedestrians, or passengers were involved. Driver errors—aggressive behavior and speeding—are named as central causes.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4760274 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

Council pushes Albany to let New York City ticket drivers who block bike lanes. Cameras would catch violators. Cyclists face death and injury. Lawmakers want action. Streets remain dangerous. The fight for safety continues.

Resolution 0574-2024 sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced September 26, 2024, it urges passage of S.5008A/A.803A. The resolution calls for a 'bicycle lane safety program...to enforce certain restrictions on the use of bicycle lanes and protected bicycle lanes by means of bicycle lane photo devices.' Council Members Shahana K. Hanif (primary sponsor), Lincoln Restler, and Erik D. Bottcher back the measure. The bill would let New York City use cameras to fine drivers who invade bike lanes. Cyclists are killed and injured when cars block their space. The council demands Albany act to protect vulnerable road users.

• File Res 0574-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2024-09-26

Council pushes Albany to let New York City ticket drivers who block bike lanes. Cameras would catch violators. Cyclists face death and injury. Lawmakers want action. Streets remain dangerous. The fight for safety continues.

Resolution 0574-2024 sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced September 26, 2024, it urges passage of S.5008A/A.803A. The resolution calls for a 'bicycle lane safety program...to enforce certain restrictions on the use of bicycle lanes and protected bicycle lanes by means of bicycle lane photo devices.' Council Members Shahana K. Hanif (primary sponsor), Lincoln Restler, and Erik D. Bottcher back the measure. The bill would let New York City use cameras to fine drivers who invade bike lanes. Cyclists are killed and injured when cars block their space. The council demands Albany act to protect vulnerable road users.

• File Res 0574-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2024-09-26