Who’s Injuring and Killing Pedestrians in Sunnyside?
Sunnyside Bleeds While City Sleeps: Drop the Speed, Save a Life
Sunnyside: Jan 1, 2022 - Jun 4, 2025
The Numbers Behind the Names
Five dead. Seventeen seriously hurt. In Sunnyside, from 2022 to June 2025, the numbers keep coming. They do not slow. They do not care. In the last twelve months alone, three people died. Four were left with injuries that will not heal. One was a child. One was old enough to remember the city before cars ruled it. See the data.
Over 1,000 people injured. The wounds are not just numbers. They are broken legs, crushed skulls, lives split open on the street. The youngest was under 18. The oldest was over 75. No one is spared.
The Machines That Kill
Cars and trucks did most of the damage. They killed. They maimed. They left families to pick up what was left. Motorcycles and mopeds tore through flesh and bone. Bikes, too, left their mark, but the weight of steel and speed falls hardest from the biggest machines.
What Has Been Done—And What Hasn’t
The city talks of Vision Zero. They say every life matters. They point to new laws—like Sammy’s Law, which lets the city lower speed limits. But in Sunnyside, the speed stays the same. The city has the power to drop the limit to 20 mph. They have not used it. demand action.
Speed cameras work. They cut speeding by more than half where installed. But the law that keeps them running is always at risk. Albany drags its feet. The city waits. People die.
The Cost of Delay
Every day without action is another day someone does not come home. The city has the tools. The leaders have the power. What they lack is urgency.
Call your council member. Call the mayor. Demand a 20 mph speed limit. Demand more cameras. Demand streets that do not bleed. Take action now.
Citations
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District 37
45-10 Skillman Ave. 1st Floor, Sunnyside, NY 11104
Room 427, Legislative Office Building, Albany, NY 12248
District 26
37-04 Queens Boulevard, Suite 205, Long Island City, NY 11101
718-383-9566
250 Broadway, Suite 1749, New York, NY 10007
212-788-6975
District 12
22-07 45th St. Suite 1008, Astoria, NY 11105
Albany, NY 12247
▸ Other Geographies
Sunnyside Sunnyside sits in Queens, Precinct 108, District 26, AD 37, SD 12, Queens CB2.
▸ See also
Traffic Safety Timeline for Sunnyside
S 1952Gianaris co-sponsors bill boosting road safety with advanced vehicle technology.▸Senate bill S 1952 orders advanced safety tech in all New York vehicles. DMV must set rules. Hoylman-Sigal leads. Gianaris and Gonzalez back him. No safety analyst review yet. Action at sponsorship stage.
Senate bill S 1952, now at the sponsorship stage, sits with the New York State Senate. Filed January 17, 2023, it 'mandates the use of advanced safety technology in vehicles in the state; requires the commissioner of motor vehicles to promulgate certain rules and regulations.' Senator Brad Hoylman-Sigal sponsors, joined by Michael Gianaris and Kristen Gonzalez. No safety analyst has reviewed the bill's impact on vulnerable road users. The bill awaits further action and committee assignment.
-
File S 1952,
Open States,
Published 2023-01-17
SUV Rear-Ends Another on Long Island Expressway▸Two SUVs collided head-to-tail on the Long Island Expressway. The driver of the struck vehicle, a 34-year-old woman, was partially ejected and suffered shoulder and arm injuries. Both drivers were distracted at the time of the crash.
According to the police report, two SUVs traveling westbound on the Long Island Expressway collided. The vehicle behind struck the center back end of the lead SUV, impacting its right front bumper. The driver of the lead SUV, a 34-year-old woman, was partially ejected despite wearing a lap belt and harness. She sustained upper arm and shoulder injuries and was conscious after the crash. Both drivers were cited for driver inattention and distraction, which contributed to the collision. The report lists no other contributing factors or victim errors.
SUV Strikes Pedestrian at Queens Intersection▸A 55-year-old man was hit by an SUV making a right turn on 47 Avenue in Queens. The pedestrian suffered a fractured and dislocated face. Police cited the driver’s failure to yield right-of-way as the cause. The victim remained conscious.
According to the police report, a 55-year-old male pedestrian was injured at an intersection on 47 Avenue in Queens when a 2005 Honda SUV struck him with its center front end while making a right turn. The pedestrian suffered a fractured and dislocated face but remained conscious. The report identifies the driver’s failure to yield right-of-way as the primary contributing factor. The vehicle showed no damage. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted. The pedestrian’s exact actions before the crash are unknown.
S 840Gianaris votes yes in committee, boosting funding for safer street designs.▸Senate passed S 840. The bill sets state funding rules for federally assisted and municipal complete street projects. Lawmakers moved fast. No mention of direct safety gains for people on foot or bike.
Senate bill S 840, sponsored by Timothy M. Kennedy and co-sponsored by Robert Rolison, passed committee on January 9, 2023. The bill, titled 'Relates to the percentage responsibility of the state for federally assisted projects; relates to the state share of municipal projects where the municipality funds a complete street design,' sets funding formulas for state and municipal projects. Seventeen senators voted yes. The bill does not address direct safety impacts for vulnerable road users. No analyst note on safety.
-
File S 840,
Open States,
Published 2023-01-09
S 840Gianaris votes yes in committee, boosting funding for safer street designs.▸Senate passed S 840. The bill sets state funding rules for federally assisted and municipal complete street projects. Lawmakers moved fast. No mention of direct safety gains for people on foot or bike.
Senate bill S 840, sponsored by Timothy M. Kennedy and co-sponsored by Robert Rolison, passed committee on January 9, 2023. The bill, titled 'Relates to the percentage responsibility of the state for federally assisted projects; relates to the state share of municipal projects where the municipality funds a complete street design,' sets funding formulas for state and municipal projects. Seventeen senators voted yes. The bill does not address direct safety impacts for vulnerable road users. No analyst note on safety.
-
File S 840,
Open States,
Published 2023-01-09
Distracted SUV Drivers Crash on Expressway▸Two SUVs slammed together on the Long Island Expressway. Both drivers lost focus. A front passenger took neck injuries and whiplash. Metal twisted. The crash scarred the left front and right side doors.
According to the police report, two SUVs heading east on the Long Island Expressway collided. One SUV struck the other on the right side doors with its left front quarter panel. The front passenger, a 44-year-old man, suffered neck trauma and whiplash. Both drivers were licensed and going straight. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors for both drivers. The injured passenger wore a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. No other injuries or factors were reported.
S 100Gianaris co-sponsors bill to consider, not require, complete street design.▸Senate bill S 100 demands complete street design in state and federally funded projects. Lawmakers push for public guidance. Streets built for people, not just cars.
Senate bill S 100 was introduced on January 4, 2023, and is in the sponsorship stage. The bill, titled 'Requires the consideration of complete street design for certain transportation projects which receive federal or state funding,' aims to force planners to consider all users—pedestrians, cyclists, and drivers. Primary sponsor Sean Ryan leads, joined by Jamaal Bailey, Jabari Brisport, Samra Brouk, Cordell Cleare, Jeremy Cooney, Michael Gianaris, Kristen Gonzalez, Rachel May, Kevin S. Parker, and Luis R. Sepúlveda. The bill also orders the department to publish street design guidance. No safety analyst note was provided.
-
File S 100,
Open States,
Published 2023-01-04
S 343Gianaris co-sponsors bill to create vehicle pedestrian safety rating system.▸Senate bill S 343 seeks a clear, public safety score for cars. The DMV would post these ratings. Lawmakers push for sunlight on danger. Pedestrians face risk. The system aims to expose it.
Senate bill S 343 was proposed on January 4, 2023. It sits in the sponsorship stage. The bill, titled 'Creates a pedestrian safety rating system for motor vehicles,' would require the Department of Motor Vehicles to post these ratings online. Primary sponsor Andrew Gounardes leads, joined by Leroy Comrie, Michael Gianaris, Brad Hoylman-Sigal, Robert Jackson, Liz Krueger, Zellnor Myrie, Gustavo Rivera, Julia Salazar, Luis R. Sepúlveda, and Toby Ann Stavisky. The measure targets transparency. It puts the danger of cars in plain sight. No safety analyst note was provided.
-
File S 343,
Open States,
Published 2023-01-04
Gianaris Opposes Free Bus Service Despite Safety Boost▸Senator Michael Gianaris faces criticism for backing free city buses by 2026. The editorial slams the plan’s $638 million price tag and attacks its supporters. No mention of safety. The fight is about money, not lives on the street.
On December 16, 2022, an editorial targeted State Senator Michael Gianaris (District 12) for supporting a proposal to make all New York City buses free by 2026. The piece, titled 'Sen. Gianaris’ latest ‘bust the MTA’ budget idiocy,' appeared in the New York Post. It claims the plan would add $638 million a year to the MTA’s deficits and criticizes the idea as reckless. Gianaris, along with Assemblyman Zohran Mamdani, is called out for joining the push. The editorial’s focus is fiscal: 'making all city buses free by 2026... would add an estimated $638 million a year to the MTA’s multi-billion dollar deficits.' There is no assessment of how this policy would affect vulnerable road users. The debate here is about budgets, not street safety.
-
Sen. Gianaris’ latest ‘bust the MTA’ budget idiocy,
nypost.com,
Published 2022-12-16
Gianaris Opposes Incremental MTA Funding Calls for Bold Action▸State lawmakers Mamdani and Gianaris unveiled a four-year plan to fund free MTA buses. The proposal boosts bus service, freezes fares, and expands camera enforcement. They call it urgent. The plan aims to make transit faster, cheaper, and safer for all riders.
On December 14, 2022, Assembly Member Zohran Mamdani and State Senator Michael Gianaris introduced the Formula Three Act, a legislative proposal to overhaul MTA funding and fare policy. The plan, part of the larger Fix The MTA Package, would phase in free local and Select Bus Service, increase bus frequency by 20%, freeze fares, and expand permanent bus lane camera enforcement. Funding would rise from $200 million in 2023 to $638 million in 2026, with $488 million yearly for more buses and $300 million annually for frequent subways. Mamdani called the proposal 'urgent and necessary,' stressing that 'seniors, working class New Yorkers, people who use the bus the most are able to do so without fear of being priced out.' Gianaris said, 'incrementalism...is not working.' The lawmakers urge bold action to ensure public transit is accessible, affordable, and excellent.
-
State Pols Reveal ‘Urgent And Necessary’ Plan To Fund Free MTA Buses,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2022-12-14
Driver Distraction Injures One on BQE▸Two sedans slammed together on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. One driver suffered a head abrasion. Driver inattention and unsafe lane change fueled the crash. Metal twisted. Blood spilled. The road stayed open.
According to the police report, two sedans collided while traveling west on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. One driver, a 30-year-old man, was injured with a head abrasion but remained conscious and restrained. The crash involved the right front bumper of one sedan and the center front end of the other. Police list driver inattention or distraction and unsafe lane changing as contributing factors. No other driver errors or victim factors were noted. The injured driver was not ejected and sustained moderate injury.
Truck Slams Sedan on Brooklyn Queens Expressway▸A tractor truck rear-ended a sedan on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. The sedan driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Police cite following too closely and driver inexperience by the truck operator.
According to the police report, a tractor truck traveling south on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway struck the rear of a sedan moving in the same direction. The sedan's 32-year-old male driver was injured, suffering neck pain and whiplash. The report lists the truck driver's errors as following too closely and driver inexperience. Both vehicles sustained center front and back end damage. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The sedan driver was restrained with a lap belt and harness at the time of the crash.
Bicyclist Ejected in Queens Sedan Collision▸A 26-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and suffered head injuries in a crash with a sedan on Skillman Avenue, Queens. The cyclist was wearing a helmet. The sedan and bike showed no vehicle damage. Glare was noted as a contributing factor.
According to the police report, a 26-year-old male bicyclist was injured and ejected during a collision with a 2021 Nissan sedan traveling south on Skillman Avenue in Queens. The bicyclist was traveling east and struck the sedan's front center, impacting the bike's left side doors. The bicyclist sustained head injuries and was conscious at the scene. The report lists glare as a contributing factor but does not specify driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The bicyclist was wearing a helmet. Neither vehicle showed damage. The report does not assign fault or blame to the bicyclist.
E-Scooter Driver Ejected in Queens Collision▸An e-scooter driver was ejected after colliding with a box truck on Queens Boulevard. The rider suffered knee and lower leg injuries. Police cited traffic control disregard as a key factor. The truck showed no damage. The rider was conscious at the scene.
According to the police report, a 28-year-old male e-scooter driver was injured and ejected in a crash with a box truck on Queens Boulevard near Skillman Avenue. The rider sustained contusions and injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the primary contributing factor, indicating a failure to obey traffic signals or signs. Additionally, 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' was noted, but no helmet or other safety equipment was reported. The box truck, driven by a licensed male driver, showed no damage. The e-scooter driver was conscious at the scene despite the ejection and injuries.
2SUV Slams Into Darkness, Rear Passengers Injured▸A Honda SUV tore through the dark on the Long Island Expressway. Metal buckled. Two rear passengers bled—one from the head, one from the leg. Speed and chaos ruled. The other car vanished. The toll: pain, blood, and broken silence.
On the Long Island Expressway at 4:37 a.m., a 2003 Honda SUV crashed, injuring two rear passengers—a 65-year-old man with severe leg lacerations and a 44-year-old woman with severe head wounds. According to the police report, 'A 2003 Honda slammed into darkness. The right front crumpled. In the back, a man and woman bled from head and leg. Speed chased shadows. The other car never stopped.' The report lists 'Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. The driver and front passenger were also involved but not seriously hurt. The crash left the SUV’s front end mangled. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report.
Pedestrian Injured Crossing With Signal in Queens▸A 31-year-old woman was struck while crossing 39 Street with the signal. The driver made a right turn, hitting her on the right front quarter panel. She suffered upper arm and shoulder injuries and was in shock at the scene.
According to the police report, a pedestrian was injured at the intersection of 39 Street and Skillman Avenue in Queens. The 31-year-old female pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a vehicle making a right turn struck her on the right front quarter panel. The pedestrian sustained upper arm and shoulder injuries and was not ejected. The report lists driver errors including Driver Inattention/Distraction and Failure to Yield Right-of-Way. The pedestrian was in shock and complained of pain or nausea. No safety equipment was noted. The driver was traveling east and had no occupants in the vehicle at the time.
3Sedans Clash at Queens Boulevard Intersection▸Two sedans collided on Queens Boulevard. Three people suffered whiplash. Police cited traffic control disregard. Impact hit front bumpers. All injured were conscious. System failed to protect them.
According to the police report, two sedans crashed at Queens Boulevard and 43 Street in Queens. The eastbound Ford sedan went straight and struck a Nissan sedan making a left turn. The Ford's left front bumper hit the Nissan's right front bumper. Three people were injured: the Ford's female driver, a female passenger, and a male passenger in the Nissan. All suffered whiplash and remained conscious. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor, pointing to driver error in ignoring traffic signals or controls. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.
SUV and Sedan Crash on 50 Avenue▸SUV and sedan slammed front bumpers on 50 Avenue. Driver distraction led to impact. One driver, age 47, suffered a head injury and concussion. Both vehicles left with front-end damage.
According to the police report, a 2021 SUV traveling east and a 2022 sedan making a right turn northbound collided on 50 Avenue in Queens. The vehicles struck at the left front bumpers. The 47-year-old male SUV driver sustained a head injury and concussion. He was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. Both drivers were licensed in New York. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash caused center front-end damage to both vehicles.
Motorcyclist Thrown After Striking Parked Sedan▸A motorcycle slammed into a parked sedan on Review Avenue. The rider flew off, helmet on, blood streaming from his face. He lay conscious on the pavement. The car never moved. Driver inattention marked the crash. Metal and flesh met hard.
A motorcycle collided with a parked sedan on Review Avenue near 37th Street in Queens. The 30-year-old rider was ejected from his seat, suffering severe bleeding to his face but remained conscious. According to the police report, 'A motorcycle struck a parked sedan. The rider, 30, flew from the seat. His helmet stayed on. Blood ran from his face. He lay conscious on the pavement. The car never moved.' The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The sedan was stationary at the time of the crash and its occupants were not injured. The rider’s helmet remained on throughout the incident, as noted in the data.
Bus and Sedan Collide on Queens Street▸A bus and sedan crashed on Vandam Street in Queens. Both vehicles were making left turns when they collided. The sedan driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Driver inattention and distraction contributed to the crash.
According to the police report, a bus and a sedan collided on Vandam Street in Queens while both were making left turns. The sedan driver, a 25-year-old male, was injured with neck pain and whiplash but remained conscious. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors, along with driver inexperience for the sedan driver. The bus struck the sedan on its right side doors, while the sedan's left front bumper was damaged. The sedan driver was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. No other injuries or victims were reported.
Senate bill S 1952 orders advanced safety tech in all New York vehicles. DMV must set rules. Hoylman-Sigal leads. Gianaris and Gonzalez back him. No safety analyst review yet. Action at sponsorship stage.
Senate bill S 1952, now at the sponsorship stage, sits with the New York State Senate. Filed January 17, 2023, it 'mandates the use of advanced safety technology in vehicles in the state; requires the commissioner of motor vehicles to promulgate certain rules and regulations.' Senator Brad Hoylman-Sigal sponsors, joined by Michael Gianaris and Kristen Gonzalez. No safety analyst has reviewed the bill's impact on vulnerable road users. The bill awaits further action and committee assignment.
- File S 1952, Open States, Published 2023-01-17
SUV Rear-Ends Another on Long Island Expressway▸Two SUVs collided head-to-tail on the Long Island Expressway. The driver of the struck vehicle, a 34-year-old woman, was partially ejected and suffered shoulder and arm injuries. Both drivers were distracted at the time of the crash.
According to the police report, two SUVs traveling westbound on the Long Island Expressway collided. The vehicle behind struck the center back end of the lead SUV, impacting its right front bumper. The driver of the lead SUV, a 34-year-old woman, was partially ejected despite wearing a lap belt and harness. She sustained upper arm and shoulder injuries and was conscious after the crash. Both drivers were cited for driver inattention and distraction, which contributed to the collision. The report lists no other contributing factors or victim errors.
SUV Strikes Pedestrian at Queens Intersection▸A 55-year-old man was hit by an SUV making a right turn on 47 Avenue in Queens. The pedestrian suffered a fractured and dislocated face. Police cited the driver’s failure to yield right-of-way as the cause. The victim remained conscious.
According to the police report, a 55-year-old male pedestrian was injured at an intersection on 47 Avenue in Queens when a 2005 Honda SUV struck him with its center front end while making a right turn. The pedestrian suffered a fractured and dislocated face but remained conscious. The report identifies the driver’s failure to yield right-of-way as the primary contributing factor. The vehicle showed no damage. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted. The pedestrian’s exact actions before the crash are unknown.
S 840Gianaris votes yes in committee, boosting funding for safer street designs.▸Senate passed S 840. The bill sets state funding rules for federally assisted and municipal complete street projects. Lawmakers moved fast. No mention of direct safety gains for people on foot or bike.
Senate bill S 840, sponsored by Timothy M. Kennedy and co-sponsored by Robert Rolison, passed committee on January 9, 2023. The bill, titled 'Relates to the percentage responsibility of the state for federally assisted projects; relates to the state share of municipal projects where the municipality funds a complete street design,' sets funding formulas for state and municipal projects. Seventeen senators voted yes. The bill does not address direct safety impacts for vulnerable road users. No analyst note on safety.
-
File S 840,
Open States,
Published 2023-01-09
S 840Gianaris votes yes in committee, boosting funding for safer street designs.▸Senate passed S 840. The bill sets state funding rules for federally assisted and municipal complete street projects. Lawmakers moved fast. No mention of direct safety gains for people on foot or bike.
Senate bill S 840, sponsored by Timothy M. Kennedy and co-sponsored by Robert Rolison, passed committee on January 9, 2023. The bill, titled 'Relates to the percentage responsibility of the state for federally assisted projects; relates to the state share of municipal projects where the municipality funds a complete street design,' sets funding formulas for state and municipal projects. Seventeen senators voted yes. The bill does not address direct safety impacts for vulnerable road users. No analyst note on safety.
-
File S 840,
Open States,
Published 2023-01-09
Distracted SUV Drivers Crash on Expressway▸Two SUVs slammed together on the Long Island Expressway. Both drivers lost focus. A front passenger took neck injuries and whiplash. Metal twisted. The crash scarred the left front and right side doors.
According to the police report, two SUVs heading east on the Long Island Expressway collided. One SUV struck the other on the right side doors with its left front quarter panel. The front passenger, a 44-year-old man, suffered neck trauma and whiplash. Both drivers were licensed and going straight. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors for both drivers. The injured passenger wore a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. No other injuries or factors were reported.
S 100Gianaris co-sponsors bill to consider, not require, complete street design.▸Senate bill S 100 demands complete street design in state and federally funded projects. Lawmakers push for public guidance. Streets built for people, not just cars.
Senate bill S 100 was introduced on January 4, 2023, and is in the sponsorship stage. The bill, titled 'Requires the consideration of complete street design for certain transportation projects which receive federal or state funding,' aims to force planners to consider all users—pedestrians, cyclists, and drivers. Primary sponsor Sean Ryan leads, joined by Jamaal Bailey, Jabari Brisport, Samra Brouk, Cordell Cleare, Jeremy Cooney, Michael Gianaris, Kristen Gonzalez, Rachel May, Kevin S. Parker, and Luis R. Sepúlveda. The bill also orders the department to publish street design guidance. No safety analyst note was provided.
-
File S 100,
Open States,
Published 2023-01-04
S 343Gianaris co-sponsors bill to create vehicle pedestrian safety rating system.▸Senate bill S 343 seeks a clear, public safety score for cars. The DMV would post these ratings. Lawmakers push for sunlight on danger. Pedestrians face risk. The system aims to expose it.
Senate bill S 343 was proposed on January 4, 2023. It sits in the sponsorship stage. The bill, titled 'Creates a pedestrian safety rating system for motor vehicles,' would require the Department of Motor Vehicles to post these ratings online. Primary sponsor Andrew Gounardes leads, joined by Leroy Comrie, Michael Gianaris, Brad Hoylman-Sigal, Robert Jackson, Liz Krueger, Zellnor Myrie, Gustavo Rivera, Julia Salazar, Luis R. Sepúlveda, and Toby Ann Stavisky. The measure targets transparency. It puts the danger of cars in plain sight. No safety analyst note was provided.
-
File S 343,
Open States,
Published 2023-01-04
Gianaris Opposes Free Bus Service Despite Safety Boost▸Senator Michael Gianaris faces criticism for backing free city buses by 2026. The editorial slams the plan’s $638 million price tag and attacks its supporters. No mention of safety. The fight is about money, not lives on the street.
On December 16, 2022, an editorial targeted State Senator Michael Gianaris (District 12) for supporting a proposal to make all New York City buses free by 2026. The piece, titled 'Sen. Gianaris’ latest ‘bust the MTA’ budget idiocy,' appeared in the New York Post. It claims the plan would add $638 million a year to the MTA’s deficits and criticizes the idea as reckless. Gianaris, along with Assemblyman Zohran Mamdani, is called out for joining the push. The editorial’s focus is fiscal: 'making all city buses free by 2026... would add an estimated $638 million a year to the MTA’s multi-billion dollar deficits.' There is no assessment of how this policy would affect vulnerable road users. The debate here is about budgets, not street safety.
-
Sen. Gianaris’ latest ‘bust the MTA’ budget idiocy,
nypost.com,
Published 2022-12-16
Gianaris Opposes Incremental MTA Funding Calls for Bold Action▸State lawmakers Mamdani and Gianaris unveiled a four-year plan to fund free MTA buses. The proposal boosts bus service, freezes fares, and expands camera enforcement. They call it urgent. The plan aims to make transit faster, cheaper, and safer for all riders.
On December 14, 2022, Assembly Member Zohran Mamdani and State Senator Michael Gianaris introduced the Formula Three Act, a legislative proposal to overhaul MTA funding and fare policy. The plan, part of the larger Fix The MTA Package, would phase in free local and Select Bus Service, increase bus frequency by 20%, freeze fares, and expand permanent bus lane camera enforcement. Funding would rise from $200 million in 2023 to $638 million in 2026, with $488 million yearly for more buses and $300 million annually for frequent subways. Mamdani called the proposal 'urgent and necessary,' stressing that 'seniors, working class New Yorkers, people who use the bus the most are able to do so without fear of being priced out.' Gianaris said, 'incrementalism...is not working.' The lawmakers urge bold action to ensure public transit is accessible, affordable, and excellent.
-
State Pols Reveal ‘Urgent And Necessary’ Plan To Fund Free MTA Buses,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2022-12-14
Driver Distraction Injures One on BQE▸Two sedans slammed together on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. One driver suffered a head abrasion. Driver inattention and unsafe lane change fueled the crash. Metal twisted. Blood spilled. The road stayed open.
According to the police report, two sedans collided while traveling west on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. One driver, a 30-year-old man, was injured with a head abrasion but remained conscious and restrained. The crash involved the right front bumper of one sedan and the center front end of the other. Police list driver inattention or distraction and unsafe lane changing as contributing factors. No other driver errors or victim factors were noted. The injured driver was not ejected and sustained moderate injury.
Truck Slams Sedan on Brooklyn Queens Expressway▸A tractor truck rear-ended a sedan on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. The sedan driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Police cite following too closely and driver inexperience by the truck operator.
According to the police report, a tractor truck traveling south on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway struck the rear of a sedan moving in the same direction. The sedan's 32-year-old male driver was injured, suffering neck pain and whiplash. The report lists the truck driver's errors as following too closely and driver inexperience. Both vehicles sustained center front and back end damage. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The sedan driver was restrained with a lap belt and harness at the time of the crash.
Bicyclist Ejected in Queens Sedan Collision▸A 26-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and suffered head injuries in a crash with a sedan on Skillman Avenue, Queens. The cyclist was wearing a helmet. The sedan and bike showed no vehicle damage. Glare was noted as a contributing factor.
According to the police report, a 26-year-old male bicyclist was injured and ejected during a collision with a 2021 Nissan sedan traveling south on Skillman Avenue in Queens. The bicyclist was traveling east and struck the sedan's front center, impacting the bike's left side doors. The bicyclist sustained head injuries and was conscious at the scene. The report lists glare as a contributing factor but does not specify driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The bicyclist was wearing a helmet. Neither vehicle showed damage. The report does not assign fault or blame to the bicyclist.
E-Scooter Driver Ejected in Queens Collision▸An e-scooter driver was ejected after colliding with a box truck on Queens Boulevard. The rider suffered knee and lower leg injuries. Police cited traffic control disregard as a key factor. The truck showed no damage. The rider was conscious at the scene.
According to the police report, a 28-year-old male e-scooter driver was injured and ejected in a crash with a box truck on Queens Boulevard near Skillman Avenue. The rider sustained contusions and injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the primary contributing factor, indicating a failure to obey traffic signals or signs. Additionally, 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' was noted, but no helmet or other safety equipment was reported. The box truck, driven by a licensed male driver, showed no damage. The e-scooter driver was conscious at the scene despite the ejection and injuries.
2SUV Slams Into Darkness, Rear Passengers Injured▸A Honda SUV tore through the dark on the Long Island Expressway. Metal buckled. Two rear passengers bled—one from the head, one from the leg. Speed and chaos ruled. The other car vanished. The toll: pain, blood, and broken silence.
On the Long Island Expressway at 4:37 a.m., a 2003 Honda SUV crashed, injuring two rear passengers—a 65-year-old man with severe leg lacerations and a 44-year-old woman with severe head wounds. According to the police report, 'A 2003 Honda slammed into darkness. The right front crumpled. In the back, a man and woman bled from head and leg. Speed chased shadows. The other car never stopped.' The report lists 'Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. The driver and front passenger were also involved but not seriously hurt. The crash left the SUV’s front end mangled. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report.
Pedestrian Injured Crossing With Signal in Queens▸A 31-year-old woman was struck while crossing 39 Street with the signal. The driver made a right turn, hitting her on the right front quarter panel. She suffered upper arm and shoulder injuries and was in shock at the scene.
According to the police report, a pedestrian was injured at the intersection of 39 Street and Skillman Avenue in Queens. The 31-year-old female pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a vehicle making a right turn struck her on the right front quarter panel. The pedestrian sustained upper arm and shoulder injuries and was not ejected. The report lists driver errors including Driver Inattention/Distraction and Failure to Yield Right-of-Way. The pedestrian was in shock and complained of pain or nausea. No safety equipment was noted. The driver was traveling east and had no occupants in the vehicle at the time.
3Sedans Clash at Queens Boulevard Intersection▸Two sedans collided on Queens Boulevard. Three people suffered whiplash. Police cited traffic control disregard. Impact hit front bumpers. All injured were conscious. System failed to protect them.
According to the police report, two sedans crashed at Queens Boulevard and 43 Street in Queens. The eastbound Ford sedan went straight and struck a Nissan sedan making a left turn. The Ford's left front bumper hit the Nissan's right front bumper. Three people were injured: the Ford's female driver, a female passenger, and a male passenger in the Nissan. All suffered whiplash and remained conscious. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor, pointing to driver error in ignoring traffic signals or controls. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.
SUV and Sedan Crash on 50 Avenue▸SUV and sedan slammed front bumpers on 50 Avenue. Driver distraction led to impact. One driver, age 47, suffered a head injury and concussion. Both vehicles left with front-end damage.
According to the police report, a 2021 SUV traveling east and a 2022 sedan making a right turn northbound collided on 50 Avenue in Queens. The vehicles struck at the left front bumpers. The 47-year-old male SUV driver sustained a head injury and concussion. He was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. Both drivers were licensed in New York. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash caused center front-end damage to both vehicles.
Motorcyclist Thrown After Striking Parked Sedan▸A motorcycle slammed into a parked sedan on Review Avenue. The rider flew off, helmet on, blood streaming from his face. He lay conscious on the pavement. The car never moved. Driver inattention marked the crash. Metal and flesh met hard.
A motorcycle collided with a parked sedan on Review Avenue near 37th Street in Queens. The 30-year-old rider was ejected from his seat, suffering severe bleeding to his face but remained conscious. According to the police report, 'A motorcycle struck a parked sedan. The rider, 30, flew from the seat. His helmet stayed on. Blood ran from his face. He lay conscious on the pavement. The car never moved.' The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The sedan was stationary at the time of the crash and its occupants were not injured. The rider’s helmet remained on throughout the incident, as noted in the data.
Bus and Sedan Collide on Queens Street▸A bus and sedan crashed on Vandam Street in Queens. Both vehicles were making left turns when they collided. The sedan driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Driver inattention and distraction contributed to the crash.
According to the police report, a bus and a sedan collided on Vandam Street in Queens while both were making left turns. The sedan driver, a 25-year-old male, was injured with neck pain and whiplash but remained conscious. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors, along with driver inexperience for the sedan driver. The bus struck the sedan on its right side doors, while the sedan's left front bumper was damaged. The sedan driver was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. No other injuries or victims were reported.
Two SUVs collided head-to-tail on the Long Island Expressway. The driver of the struck vehicle, a 34-year-old woman, was partially ejected and suffered shoulder and arm injuries. Both drivers were distracted at the time of the crash.
According to the police report, two SUVs traveling westbound on the Long Island Expressway collided. The vehicle behind struck the center back end of the lead SUV, impacting its right front bumper. The driver of the lead SUV, a 34-year-old woman, was partially ejected despite wearing a lap belt and harness. She sustained upper arm and shoulder injuries and was conscious after the crash. Both drivers were cited for driver inattention and distraction, which contributed to the collision. The report lists no other contributing factors or victim errors.
SUV Strikes Pedestrian at Queens Intersection▸A 55-year-old man was hit by an SUV making a right turn on 47 Avenue in Queens. The pedestrian suffered a fractured and dislocated face. Police cited the driver’s failure to yield right-of-way as the cause. The victim remained conscious.
According to the police report, a 55-year-old male pedestrian was injured at an intersection on 47 Avenue in Queens when a 2005 Honda SUV struck him with its center front end while making a right turn. The pedestrian suffered a fractured and dislocated face but remained conscious. The report identifies the driver’s failure to yield right-of-way as the primary contributing factor. The vehicle showed no damage. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted. The pedestrian’s exact actions before the crash are unknown.
S 840Gianaris votes yes in committee, boosting funding for safer street designs.▸Senate passed S 840. The bill sets state funding rules for federally assisted and municipal complete street projects. Lawmakers moved fast. No mention of direct safety gains for people on foot or bike.
Senate bill S 840, sponsored by Timothy M. Kennedy and co-sponsored by Robert Rolison, passed committee on January 9, 2023. The bill, titled 'Relates to the percentage responsibility of the state for federally assisted projects; relates to the state share of municipal projects where the municipality funds a complete street design,' sets funding formulas for state and municipal projects. Seventeen senators voted yes. The bill does not address direct safety impacts for vulnerable road users. No analyst note on safety.
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File S 840,
Open States,
Published 2023-01-09
S 840Gianaris votes yes in committee, boosting funding for safer street designs.▸Senate passed S 840. The bill sets state funding rules for federally assisted and municipal complete street projects. Lawmakers moved fast. No mention of direct safety gains for people on foot or bike.
Senate bill S 840, sponsored by Timothy M. Kennedy and co-sponsored by Robert Rolison, passed committee on January 9, 2023. The bill, titled 'Relates to the percentage responsibility of the state for federally assisted projects; relates to the state share of municipal projects where the municipality funds a complete street design,' sets funding formulas for state and municipal projects. Seventeen senators voted yes. The bill does not address direct safety impacts for vulnerable road users. No analyst note on safety.
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File S 840,
Open States,
Published 2023-01-09
Distracted SUV Drivers Crash on Expressway▸Two SUVs slammed together on the Long Island Expressway. Both drivers lost focus. A front passenger took neck injuries and whiplash. Metal twisted. The crash scarred the left front and right side doors.
According to the police report, two SUVs heading east on the Long Island Expressway collided. One SUV struck the other on the right side doors with its left front quarter panel. The front passenger, a 44-year-old man, suffered neck trauma and whiplash. Both drivers were licensed and going straight. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors for both drivers. The injured passenger wore a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. No other injuries or factors were reported.
S 100Gianaris co-sponsors bill to consider, not require, complete street design.▸Senate bill S 100 demands complete street design in state and federally funded projects. Lawmakers push for public guidance. Streets built for people, not just cars.
Senate bill S 100 was introduced on January 4, 2023, and is in the sponsorship stage. The bill, titled 'Requires the consideration of complete street design for certain transportation projects which receive federal or state funding,' aims to force planners to consider all users—pedestrians, cyclists, and drivers. Primary sponsor Sean Ryan leads, joined by Jamaal Bailey, Jabari Brisport, Samra Brouk, Cordell Cleare, Jeremy Cooney, Michael Gianaris, Kristen Gonzalez, Rachel May, Kevin S. Parker, and Luis R. Sepúlveda. The bill also orders the department to publish street design guidance. No safety analyst note was provided.
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File S 100,
Open States,
Published 2023-01-04
S 343Gianaris co-sponsors bill to create vehicle pedestrian safety rating system.▸Senate bill S 343 seeks a clear, public safety score for cars. The DMV would post these ratings. Lawmakers push for sunlight on danger. Pedestrians face risk. The system aims to expose it.
Senate bill S 343 was proposed on January 4, 2023. It sits in the sponsorship stage. The bill, titled 'Creates a pedestrian safety rating system for motor vehicles,' would require the Department of Motor Vehicles to post these ratings online. Primary sponsor Andrew Gounardes leads, joined by Leroy Comrie, Michael Gianaris, Brad Hoylman-Sigal, Robert Jackson, Liz Krueger, Zellnor Myrie, Gustavo Rivera, Julia Salazar, Luis R. Sepúlveda, and Toby Ann Stavisky. The measure targets transparency. It puts the danger of cars in plain sight. No safety analyst note was provided.
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File S 343,
Open States,
Published 2023-01-04
Gianaris Opposes Free Bus Service Despite Safety Boost▸Senator Michael Gianaris faces criticism for backing free city buses by 2026. The editorial slams the plan’s $638 million price tag and attacks its supporters. No mention of safety. The fight is about money, not lives on the street.
On December 16, 2022, an editorial targeted State Senator Michael Gianaris (District 12) for supporting a proposal to make all New York City buses free by 2026. The piece, titled 'Sen. Gianaris’ latest ‘bust the MTA’ budget idiocy,' appeared in the New York Post. It claims the plan would add $638 million a year to the MTA’s deficits and criticizes the idea as reckless. Gianaris, along with Assemblyman Zohran Mamdani, is called out for joining the push. The editorial’s focus is fiscal: 'making all city buses free by 2026... would add an estimated $638 million a year to the MTA’s multi-billion dollar deficits.' There is no assessment of how this policy would affect vulnerable road users. The debate here is about budgets, not street safety.
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Sen. Gianaris’ latest ‘bust the MTA’ budget idiocy,
nypost.com,
Published 2022-12-16
Gianaris Opposes Incremental MTA Funding Calls for Bold Action▸State lawmakers Mamdani and Gianaris unveiled a four-year plan to fund free MTA buses. The proposal boosts bus service, freezes fares, and expands camera enforcement. They call it urgent. The plan aims to make transit faster, cheaper, and safer for all riders.
On December 14, 2022, Assembly Member Zohran Mamdani and State Senator Michael Gianaris introduced the Formula Three Act, a legislative proposal to overhaul MTA funding and fare policy. The plan, part of the larger Fix The MTA Package, would phase in free local and Select Bus Service, increase bus frequency by 20%, freeze fares, and expand permanent bus lane camera enforcement. Funding would rise from $200 million in 2023 to $638 million in 2026, with $488 million yearly for more buses and $300 million annually for frequent subways. Mamdani called the proposal 'urgent and necessary,' stressing that 'seniors, working class New Yorkers, people who use the bus the most are able to do so without fear of being priced out.' Gianaris said, 'incrementalism...is not working.' The lawmakers urge bold action to ensure public transit is accessible, affordable, and excellent.
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State Pols Reveal ‘Urgent And Necessary’ Plan To Fund Free MTA Buses,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2022-12-14
Driver Distraction Injures One on BQE▸Two sedans slammed together on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. One driver suffered a head abrasion. Driver inattention and unsafe lane change fueled the crash. Metal twisted. Blood spilled. The road stayed open.
According to the police report, two sedans collided while traveling west on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. One driver, a 30-year-old man, was injured with a head abrasion but remained conscious and restrained. The crash involved the right front bumper of one sedan and the center front end of the other. Police list driver inattention or distraction and unsafe lane changing as contributing factors. No other driver errors or victim factors were noted. The injured driver was not ejected and sustained moderate injury.
Truck Slams Sedan on Brooklyn Queens Expressway▸A tractor truck rear-ended a sedan on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. The sedan driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Police cite following too closely and driver inexperience by the truck operator.
According to the police report, a tractor truck traveling south on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway struck the rear of a sedan moving in the same direction. The sedan's 32-year-old male driver was injured, suffering neck pain and whiplash. The report lists the truck driver's errors as following too closely and driver inexperience. Both vehicles sustained center front and back end damage. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The sedan driver was restrained with a lap belt and harness at the time of the crash.
Bicyclist Ejected in Queens Sedan Collision▸A 26-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and suffered head injuries in a crash with a sedan on Skillman Avenue, Queens. The cyclist was wearing a helmet. The sedan and bike showed no vehicle damage. Glare was noted as a contributing factor.
According to the police report, a 26-year-old male bicyclist was injured and ejected during a collision with a 2021 Nissan sedan traveling south on Skillman Avenue in Queens. The bicyclist was traveling east and struck the sedan's front center, impacting the bike's left side doors. The bicyclist sustained head injuries and was conscious at the scene. The report lists glare as a contributing factor but does not specify driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The bicyclist was wearing a helmet. Neither vehicle showed damage. The report does not assign fault or blame to the bicyclist.
E-Scooter Driver Ejected in Queens Collision▸An e-scooter driver was ejected after colliding with a box truck on Queens Boulevard. The rider suffered knee and lower leg injuries. Police cited traffic control disregard as a key factor. The truck showed no damage. The rider was conscious at the scene.
According to the police report, a 28-year-old male e-scooter driver was injured and ejected in a crash with a box truck on Queens Boulevard near Skillman Avenue. The rider sustained contusions and injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the primary contributing factor, indicating a failure to obey traffic signals or signs. Additionally, 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' was noted, but no helmet or other safety equipment was reported. The box truck, driven by a licensed male driver, showed no damage. The e-scooter driver was conscious at the scene despite the ejection and injuries.
2SUV Slams Into Darkness, Rear Passengers Injured▸A Honda SUV tore through the dark on the Long Island Expressway. Metal buckled. Two rear passengers bled—one from the head, one from the leg. Speed and chaos ruled. The other car vanished. The toll: pain, blood, and broken silence.
On the Long Island Expressway at 4:37 a.m., a 2003 Honda SUV crashed, injuring two rear passengers—a 65-year-old man with severe leg lacerations and a 44-year-old woman with severe head wounds. According to the police report, 'A 2003 Honda slammed into darkness. The right front crumpled. In the back, a man and woman bled from head and leg. Speed chased shadows. The other car never stopped.' The report lists 'Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. The driver and front passenger were also involved but not seriously hurt. The crash left the SUV’s front end mangled. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report.
Pedestrian Injured Crossing With Signal in Queens▸A 31-year-old woman was struck while crossing 39 Street with the signal. The driver made a right turn, hitting her on the right front quarter panel. She suffered upper arm and shoulder injuries and was in shock at the scene.
According to the police report, a pedestrian was injured at the intersection of 39 Street and Skillman Avenue in Queens. The 31-year-old female pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a vehicle making a right turn struck her on the right front quarter panel. The pedestrian sustained upper arm and shoulder injuries and was not ejected. The report lists driver errors including Driver Inattention/Distraction and Failure to Yield Right-of-Way. The pedestrian was in shock and complained of pain or nausea. No safety equipment was noted. The driver was traveling east and had no occupants in the vehicle at the time.
3Sedans Clash at Queens Boulevard Intersection▸Two sedans collided on Queens Boulevard. Three people suffered whiplash. Police cited traffic control disregard. Impact hit front bumpers. All injured were conscious. System failed to protect them.
According to the police report, two sedans crashed at Queens Boulevard and 43 Street in Queens. The eastbound Ford sedan went straight and struck a Nissan sedan making a left turn. The Ford's left front bumper hit the Nissan's right front bumper. Three people were injured: the Ford's female driver, a female passenger, and a male passenger in the Nissan. All suffered whiplash and remained conscious. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor, pointing to driver error in ignoring traffic signals or controls. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.
SUV and Sedan Crash on 50 Avenue▸SUV and sedan slammed front bumpers on 50 Avenue. Driver distraction led to impact. One driver, age 47, suffered a head injury and concussion. Both vehicles left with front-end damage.
According to the police report, a 2021 SUV traveling east and a 2022 sedan making a right turn northbound collided on 50 Avenue in Queens. The vehicles struck at the left front bumpers. The 47-year-old male SUV driver sustained a head injury and concussion. He was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. Both drivers were licensed in New York. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash caused center front-end damage to both vehicles.
Motorcyclist Thrown After Striking Parked Sedan▸A motorcycle slammed into a parked sedan on Review Avenue. The rider flew off, helmet on, blood streaming from his face. He lay conscious on the pavement. The car never moved. Driver inattention marked the crash. Metal and flesh met hard.
A motorcycle collided with a parked sedan on Review Avenue near 37th Street in Queens. The 30-year-old rider was ejected from his seat, suffering severe bleeding to his face but remained conscious. According to the police report, 'A motorcycle struck a parked sedan. The rider, 30, flew from the seat. His helmet stayed on. Blood ran from his face. He lay conscious on the pavement. The car never moved.' The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The sedan was stationary at the time of the crash and its occupants were not injured. The rider’s helmet remained on throughout the incident, as noted in the data.
Bus and Sedan Collide on Queens Street▸A bus and sedan crashed on Vandam Street in Queens. Both vehicles were making left turns when they collided. The sedan driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Driver inattention and distraction contributed to the crash.
According to the police report, a bus and a sedan collided on Vandam Street in Queens while both were making left turns. The sedan driver, a 25-year-old male, was injured with neck pain and whiplash but remained conscious. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors, along with driver inexperience for the sedan driver. The bus struck the sedan on its right side doors, while the sedan's left front bumper was damaged. The sedan driver was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. No other injuries or victims were reported.
A 55-year-old man was hit by an SUV making a right turn on 47 Avenue in Queens. The pedestrian suffered a fractured and dislocated face. Police cited the driver’s failure to yield right-of-way as the cause. The victim remained conscious.
According to the police report, a 55-year-old male pedestrian was injured at an intersection on 47 Avenue in Queens when a 2005 Honda SUV struck him with its center front end while making a right turn. The pedestrian suffered a fractured and dislocated face but remained conscious. The report identifies the driver’s failure to yield right-of-way as the primary contributing factor. The vehicle showed no damage. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted. The pedestrian’s exact actions before the crash are unknown.
S 840Gianaris votes yes in committee, boosting funding for safer street designs.▸Senate passed S 840. The bill sets state funding rules for federally assisted and municipal complete street projects. Lawmakers moved fast. No mention of direct safety gains for people on foot or bike.
Senate bill S 840, sponsored by Timothy M. Kennedy and co-sponsored by Robert Rolison, passed committee on January 9, 2023. The bill, titled 'Relates to the percentage responsibility of the state for federally assisted projects; relates to the state share of municipal projects where the municipality funds a complete street design,' sets funding formulas for state and municipal projects. Seventeen senators voted yes. The bill does not address direct safety impacts for vulnerable road users. No analyst note on safety.
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File S 840,
Open States,
Published 2023-01-09
S 840Gianaris votes yes in committee, boosting funding for safer street designs.▸Senate passed S 840. The bill sets state funding rules for federally assisted and municipal complete street projects. Lawmakers moved fast. No mention of direct safety gains for people on foot or bike.
Senate bill S 840, sponsored by Timothy M. Kennedy and co-sponsored by Robert Rolison, passed committee on January 9, 2023. The bill, titled 'Relates to the percentage responsibility of the state for federally assisted projects; relates to the state share of municipal projects where the municipality funds a complete street design,' sets funding formulas for state and municipal projects. Seventeen senators voted yes. The bill does not address direct safety impacts for vulnerable road users. No analyst note on safety.
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File S 840,
Open States,
Published 2023-01-09
Distracted SUV Drivers Crash on Expressway▸Two SUVs slammed together on the Long Island Expressway. Both drivers lost focus. A front passenger took neck injuries and whiplash. Metal twisted. The crash scarred the left front and right side doors.
According to the police report, two SUVs heading east on the Long Island Expressway collided. One SUV struck the other on the right side doors with its left front quarter panel. The front passenger, a 44-year-old man, suffered neck trauma and whiplash. Both drivers were licensed and going straight. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors for both drivers. The injured passenger wore a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. No other injuries or factors were reported.
S 100Gianaris co-sponsors bill to consider, not require, complete street design.▸Senate bill S 100 demands complete street design in state and federally funded projects. Lawmakers push for public guidance. Streets built for people, not just cars.
Senate bill S 100 was introduced on January 4, 2023, and is in the sponsorship stage. The bill, titled 'Requires the consideration of complete street design for certain transportation projects which receive federal or state funding,' aims to force planners to consider all users—pedestrians, cyclists, and drivers. Primary sponsor Sean Ryan leads, joined by Jamaal Bailey, Jabari Brisport, Samra Brouk, Cordell Cleare, Jeremy Cooney, Michael Gianaris, Kristen Gonzalez, Rachel May, Kevin S. Parker, and Luis R. Sepúlveda. The bill also orders the department to publish street design guidance. No safety analyst note was provided.
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File S 100,
Open States,
Published 2023-01-04
S 343Gianaris co-sponsors bill to create vehicle pedestrian safety rating system.▸Senate bill S 343 seeks a clear, public safety score for cars. The DMV would post these ratings. Lawmakers push for sunlight on danger. Pedestrians face risk. The system aims to expose it.
Senate bill S 343 was proposed on January 4, 2023. It sits in the sponsorship stage. The bill, titled 'Creates a pedestrian safety rating system for motor vehicles,' would require the Department of Motor Vehicles to post these ratings online. Primary sponsor Andrew Gounardes leads, joined by Leroy Comrie, Michael Gianaris, Brad Hoylman-Sigal, Robert Jackson, Liz Krueger, Zellnor Myrie, Gustavo Rivera, Julia Salazar, Luis R. Sepúlveda, and Toby Ann Stavisky. The measure targets transparency. It puts the danger of cars in plain sight. No safety analyst note was provided.
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File S 343,
Open States,
Published 2023-01-04
Gianaris Opposes Free Bus Service Despite Safety Boost▸Senator Michael Gianaris faces criticism for backing free city buses by 2026. The editorial slams the plan’s $638 million price tag and attacks its supporters. No mention of safety. The fight is about money, not lives on the street.
On December 16, 2022, an editorial targeted State Senator Michael Gianaris (District 12) for supporting a proposal to make all New York City buses free by 2026. The piece, titled 'Sen. Gianaris’ latest ‘bust the MTA’ budget idiocy,' appeared in the New York Post. It claims the plan would add $638 million a year to the MTA’s deficits and criticizes the idea as reckless. Gianaris, along with Assemblyman Zohran Mamdani, is called out for joining the push. The editorial’s focus is fiscal: 'making all city buses free by 2026... would add an estimated $638 million a year to the MTA’s multi-billion dollar deficits.' There is no assessment of how this policy would affect vulnerable road users. The debate here is about budgets, not street safety.
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Sen. Gianaris’ latest ‘bust the MTA’ budget idiocy,
nypost.com,
Published 2022-12-16
Gianaris Opposes Incremental MTA Funding Calls for Bold Action▸State lawmakers Mamdani and Gianaris unveiled a four-year plan to fund free MTA buses. The proposal boosts bus service, freezes fares, and expands camera enforcement. They call it urgent. The plan aims to make transit faster, cheaper, and safer for all riders.
On December 14, 2022, Assembly Member Zohran Mamdani and State Senator Michael Gianaris introduced the Formula Three Act, a legislative proposal to overhaul MTA funding and fare policy. The plan, part of the larger Fix The MTA Package, would phase in free local and Select Bus Service, increase bus frequency by 20%, freeze fares, and expand permanent bus lane camera enforcement. Funding would rise from $200 million in 2023 to $638 million in 2026, with $488 million yearly for more buses and $300 million annually for frequent subways. Mamdani called the proposal 'urgent and necessary,' stressing that 'seniors, working class New Yorkers, people who use the bus the most are able to do so without fear of being priced out.' Gianaris said, 'incrementalism...is not working.' The lawmakers urge bold action to ensure public transit is accessible, affordable, and excellent.
-
State Pols Reveal ‘Urgent And Necessary’ Plan To Fund Free MTA Buses,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2022-12-14
Driver Distraction Injures One on BQE▸Two sedans slammed together on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. One driver suffered a head abrasion. Driver inattention and unsafe lane change fueled the crash. Metal twisted. Blood spilled. The road stayed open.
According to the police report, two sedans collided while traveling west on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. One driver, a 30-year-old man, was injured with a head abrasion but remained conscious and restrained. The crash involved the right front bumper of one sedan and the center front end of the other. Police list driver inattention or distraction and unsafe lane changing as contributing factors. No other driver errors or victim factors were noted. The injured driver was not ejected and sustained moderate injury.
Truck Slams Sedan on Brooklyn Queens Expressway▸A tractor truck rear-ended a sedan on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. The sedan driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Police cite following too closely and driver inexperience by the truck operator.
According to the police report, a tractor truck traveling south on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway struck the rear of a sedan moving in the same direction. The sedan's 32-year-old male driver was injured, suffering neck pain and whiplash. The report lists the truck driver's errors as following too closely and driver inexperience. Both vehicles sustained center front and back end damage. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The sedan driver was restrained with a lap belt and harness at the time of the crash.
Bicyclist Ejected in Queens Sedan Collision▸A 26-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and suffered head injuries in a crash with a sedan on Skillman Avenue, Queens. The cyclist was wearing a helmet. The sedan and bike showed no vehicle damage. Glare was noted as a contributing factor.
According to the police report, a 26-year-old male bicyclist was injured and ejected during a collision with a 2021 Nissan sedan traveling south on Skillman Avenue in Queens. The bicyclist was traveling east and struck the sedan's front center, impacting the bike's left side doors. The bicyclist sustained head injuries and was conscious at the scene. The report lists glare as a contributing factor but does not specify driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The bicyclist was wearing a helmet. Neither vehicle showed damage. The report does not assign fault or blame to the bicyclist.
E-Scooter Driver Ejected in Queens Collision▸An e-scooter driver was ejected after colliding with a box truck on Queens Boulevard. The rider suffered knee and lower leg injuries. Police cited traffic control disregard as a key factor. The truck showed no damage. The rider was conscious at the scene.
According to the police report, a 28-year-old male e-scooter driver was injured and ejected in a crash with a box truck on Queens Boulevard near Skillman Avenue. The rider sustained contusions and injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the primary contributing factor, indicating a failure to obey traffic signals or signs. Additionally, 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' was noted, but no helmet or other safety equipment was reported. The box truck, driven by a licensed male driver, showed no damage. The e-scooter driver was conscious at the scene despite the ejection and injuries.
2SUV Slams Into Darkness, Rear Passengers Injured▸A Honda SUV tore through the dark on the Long Island Expressway. Metal buckled. Two rear passengers bled—one from the head, one from the leg. Speed and chaos ruled. The other car vanished. The toll: pain, blood, and broken silence.
On the Long Island Expressway at 4:37 a.m., a 2003 Honda SUV crashed, injuring two rear passengers—a 65-year-old man with severe leg lacerations and a 44-year-old woman with severe head wounds. According to the police report, 'A 2003 Honda slammed into darkness. The right front crumpled. In the back, a man and woman bled from head and leg. Speed chased shadows. The other car never stopped.' The report lists 'Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. The driver and front passenger were also involved but not seriously hurt. The crash left the SUV’s front end mangled. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report.
Pedestrian Injured Crossing With Signal in Queens▸A 31-year-old woman was struck while crossing 39 Street with the signal. The driver made a right turn, hitting her on the right front quarter panel. She suffered upper arm and shoulder injuries and was in shock at the scene.
According to the police report, a pedestrian was injured at the intersection of 39 Street and Skillman Avenue in Queens. The 31-year-old female pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a vehicle making a right turn struck her on the right front quarter panel. The pedestrian sustained upper arm and shoulder injuries and was not ejected. The report lists driver errors including Driver Inattention/Distraction and Failure to Yield Right-of-Way. The pedestrian was in shock and complained of pain or nausea. No safety equipment was noted. The driver was traveling east and had no occupants in the vehicle at the time.
3Sedans Clash at Queens Boulevard Intersection▸Two sedans collided on Queens Boulevard. Three people suffered whiplash. Police cited traffic control disregard. Impact hit front bumpers. All injured were conscious. System failed to protect them.
According to the police report, two sedans crashed at Queens Boulevard and 43 Street in Queens. The eastbound Ford sedan went straight and struck a Nissan sedan making a left turn. The Ford's left front bumper hit the Nissan's right front bumper. Three people were injured: the Ford's female driver, a female passenger, and a male passenger in the Nissan. All suffered whiplash and remained conscious. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor, pointing to driver error in ignoring traffic signals or controls. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.
SUV and Sedan Crash on 50 Avenue▸SUV and sedan slammed front bumpers on 50 Avenue. Driver distraction led to impact. One driver, age 47, suffered a head injury and concussion. Both vehicles left with front-end damage.
According to the police report, a 2021 SUV traveling east and a 2022 sedan making a right turn northbound collided on 50 Avenue in Queens. The vehicles struck at the left front bumpers. The 47-year-old male SUV driver sustained a head injury and concussion. He was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. Both drivers were licensed in New York. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash caused center front-end damage to both vehicles.
Motorcyclist Thrown After Striking Parked Sedan▸A motorcycle slammed into a parked sedan on Review Avenue. The rider flew off, helmet on, blood streaming from his face. He lay conscious on the pavement. The car never moved. Driver inattention marked the crash. Metal and flesh met hard.
A motorcycle collided with a parked sedan on Review Avenue near 37th Street in Queens. The 30-year-old rider was ejected from his seat, suffering severe bleeding to his face but remained conscious. According to the police report, 'A motorcycle struck a parked sedan. The rider, 30, flew from the seat. His helmet stayed on. Blood ran from his face. He lay conscious on the pavement. The car never moved.' The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The sedan was stationary at the time of the crash and its occupants were not injured. The rider’s helmet remained on throughout the incident, as noted in the data.
Bus and Sedan Collide on Queens Street▸A bus and sedan crashed on Vandam Street in Queens. Both vehicles were making left turns when they collided. The sedan driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Driver inattention and distraction contributed to the crash.
According to the police report, a bus and a sedan collided on Vandam Street in Queens while both were making left turns. The sedan driver, a 25-year-old male, was injured with neck pain and whiplash but remained conscious. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors, along with driver inexperience for the sedan driver. The bus struck the sedan on its right side doors, while the sedan's left front bumper was damaged. The sedan driver was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. No other injuries or victims were reported.
Senate passed S 840. The bill sets state funding rules for federally assisted and municipal complete street projects. Lawmakers moved fast. No mention of direct safety gains for people on foot or bike.
Senate bill S 840, sponsored by Timothy M. Kennedy and co-sponsored by Robert Rolison, passed committee on January 9, 2023. The bill, titled 'Relates to the percentage responsibility of the state for federally assisted projects; relates to the state share of municipal projects where the municipality funds a complete street design,' sets funding formulas for state and municipal projects. Seventeen senators voted yes. The bill does not address direct safety impacts for vulnerable road users. No analyst note on safety.
- File S 840, Open States, Published 2023-01-09
S 840Gianaris votes yes in committee, boosting funding for safer street designs.▸Senate passed S 840. The bill sets state funding rules for federally assisted and municipal complete street projects. Lawmakers moved fast. No mention of direct safety gains for people on foot or bike.
Senate bill S 840, sponsored by Timothy M. Kennedy and co-sponsored by Robert Rolison, passed committee on January 9, 2023. The bill, titled 'Relates to the percentage responsibility of the state for federally assisted projects; relates to the state share of municipal projects where the municipality funds a complete street design,' sets funding formulas for state and municipal projects. Seventeen senators voted yes. The bill does not address direct safety impacts for vulnerable road users. No analyst note on safety.
-
File S 840,
Open States,
Published 2023-01-09
Distracted SUV Drivers Crash on Expressway▸Two SUVs slammed together on the Long Island Expressway. Both drivers lost focus. A front passenger took neck injuries and whiplash. Metal twisted. The crash scarred the left front and right side doors.
According to the police report, two SUVs heading east on the Long Island Expressway collided. One SUV struck the other on the right side doors with its left front quarter panel. The front passenger, a 44-year-old man, suffered neck trauma and whiplash. Both drivers were licensed and going straight. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors for both drivers. The injured passenger wore a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. No other injuries or factors were reported.
S 100Gianaris co-sponsors bill to consider, not require, complete street design.▸Senate bill S 100 demands complete street design in state and federally funded projects. Lawmakers push for public guidance. Streets built for people, not just cars.
Senate bill S 100 was introduced on January 4, 2023, and is in the sponsorship stage. The bill, titled 'Requires the consideration of complete street design for certain transportation projects which receive federal or state funding,' aims to force planners to consider all users—pedestrians, cyclists, and drivers. Primary sponsor Sean Ryan leads, joined by Jamaal Bailey, Jabari Brisport, Samra Brouk, Cordell Cleare, Jeremy Cooney, Michael Gianaris, Kristen Gonzalez, Rachel May, Kevin S. Parker, and Luis R. Sepúlveda. The bill also orders the department to publish street design guidance. No safety analyst note was provided.
-
File S 100,
Open States,
Published 2023-01-04
S 343Gianaris co-sponsors bill to create vehicle pedestrian safety rating system.▸Senate bill S 343 seeks a clear, public safety score for cars. The DMV would post these ratings. Lawmakers push for sunlight on danger. Pedestrians face risk. The system aims to expose it.
Senate bill S 343 was proposed on January 4, 2023. It sits in the sponsorship stage. The bill, titled 'Creates a pedestrian safety rating system for motor vehicles,' would require the Department of Motor Vehicles to post these ratings online. Primary sponsor Andrew Gounardes leads, joined by Leroy Comrie, Michael Gianaris, Brad Hoylman-Sigal, Robert Jackson, Liz Krueger, Zellnor Myrie, Gustavo Rivera, Julia Salazar, Luis R. Sepúlveda, and Toby Ann Stavisky. The measure targets transparency. It puts the danger of cars in plain sight. No safety analyst note was provided.
-
File S 343,
Open States,
Published 2023-01-04
Gianaris Opposes Free Bus Service Despite Safety Boost▸Senator Michael Gianaris faces criticism for backing free city buses by 2026. The editorial slams the plan’s $638 million price tag and attacks its supporters. No mention of safety. The fight is about money, not lives on the street.
On December 16, 2022, an editorial targeted State Senator Michael Gianaris (District 12) for supporting a proposal to make all New York City buses free by 2026. The piece, titled 'Sen. Gianaris’ latest ‘bust the MTA’ budget idiocy,' appeared in the New York Post. It claims the plan would add $638 million a year to the MTA’s deficits and criticizes the idea as reckless. Gianaris, along with Assemblyman Zohran Mamdani, is called out for joining the push. The editorial’s focus is fiscal: 'making all city buses free by 2026... would add an estimated $638 million a year to the MTA’s multi-billion dollar deficits.' There is no assessment of how this policy would affect vulnerable road users. The debate here is about budgets, not street safety.
-
Sen. Gianaris’ latest ‘bust the MTA’ budget idiocy,
nypost.com,
Published 2022-12-16
Gianaris Opposes Incremental MTA Funding Calls for Bold Action▸State lawmakers Mamdani and Gianaris unveiled a four-year plan to fund free MTA buses. The proposal boosts bus service, freezes fares, and expands camera enforcement. They call it urgent. The plan aims to make transit faster, cheaper, and safer for all riders.
On December 14, 2022, Assembly Member Zohran Mamdani and State Senator Michael Gianaris introduced the Formula Three Act, a legislative proposal to overhaul MTA funding and fare policy. The plan, part of the larger Fix The MTA Package, would phase in free local and Select Bus Service, increase bus frequency by 20%, freeze fares, and expand permanent bus lane camera enforcement. Funding would rise from $200 million in 2023 to $638 million in 2026, with $488 million yearly for more buses and $300 million annually for frequent subways. Mamdani called the proposal 'urgent and necessary,' stressing that 'seniors, working class New Yorkers, people who use the bus the most are able to do so without fear of being priced out.' Gianaris said, 'incrementalism...is not working.' The lawmakers urge bold action to ensure public transit is accessible, affordable, and excellent.
-
State Pols Reveal ‘Urgent And Necessary’ Plan To Fund Free MTA Buses,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2022-12-14
Driver Distraction Injures One on BQE▸Two sedans slammed together on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. One driver suffered a head abrasion. Driver inattention and unsafe lane change fueled the crash. Metal twisted. Blood spilled. The road stayed open.
According to the police report, two sedans collided while traveling west on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. One driver, a 30-year-old man, was injured with a head abrasion but remained conscious and restrained. The crash involved the right front bumper of one sedan and the center front end of the other. Police list driver inattention or distraction and unsafe lane changing as contributing factors. No other driver errors or victim factors were noted. The injured driver was not ejected and sustained moderate injury.
Truck Slams Sedan on Brooklyn Queens Expressway▸A tractor truck rear-ended a sedan on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. The sedan driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Police cite following too closely and driver inexperience by the truck operator.
According to the police report, a tractor truck traveling south on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway struck the rear of a sedan moving in the same direction. The sedan's 32-year-old male driver was injured, suffering neck pain and whiplash. The report lists the truck driver's errors as following too closely and driver inexperience. Both vehicles sustained center front and back end damage. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The sedan driver was restrained with a lap belt and harness at the time of the crash.
Bicyclist Ejected in Queens Sedan Collision▸A 26-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and suffered head injuries in a crash with a sedan on Skillman Avenue, Queens. The cyclist was wearing a helmet. The sedan and bike showed no vehicle damage. Glare was noted as a contributing factor.
According to the police report, a 26-year-old male bicyclist was injured and ejected during a collision with a 2021 Nissan sedan traveling south on Skillman Avenue in Queens. The bicyclist was traveling east and struck the sedan's front center, impacting the bike's left side doors. The bicyclist sustained head injuries and was conscious at the scene. The report lists glare as a contributing factor but does not specify driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The bicyclist was wearing a helmet. Neither vehicle showed damage. The report does not assign fault or blame to the bicyclist.
E-Scooter Driver Ejected in Queens Collision▸An e-scooter driver was ejected after colliding with a box truck on Queens Boulevard. The rider suffered knee and lower leg injuries. Police cited traffic control disregard as a key factor. The truck showed no damage. The rider was conscious at the scene.
According to the police report, a 28-year-old male e-scooter driver was injured and ejected in a crash with a box truck on Queens Boulevard near Skillman Avenue. The rider sustained contusions and injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the primary contributing factor, indicating a failure to obey traffic signals or signs. Additionally, 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' was noted, but no helmet or other safety equipment was reported. The box truck, driven by a licensed male driver, showed no damage. The e-scooter driver was conscious at the scene despite the ejection and injuries.
2SUV Slams Into Darkness, Rear Passengers Injured▸A Honda SUV tore through the dark on the Long Island Expressway. Metal buckled. Two rear passengers bled—one from the head, one from the leg. Speed and chaos ruled. The other car vanished. The toll: pain, blood, and broken silence.
On the Long Island Expressway at 4:37 a.m., a 2003 Honda SUV crashed, injuring two rear passengers—a 65-year-old man with severe leg lacerations and a 44-year-old woman with severe head wounds. According to the police report, 'A 2003 Honda slammed into darkness. The right front crumpled. In the back, a man and woman bled from head and leg. Speed chased shadows. The other car never stopped.' The report lists 'Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. The driver and front passenger were also involved but not seriously hurt. The crash left the SUV’s front end mangled. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report.
Pedestrian Injured Crossing With Signal in Queens▸A 31-year-old woman was struck while crossing 39 Street with the signal. The driver made a right turn, hitting her on the right front quarter panel. She suffered upper arm and shoulder injuries and was in shock at the scene.
According to the police report, a pedestrian was injured at the intersection of 39 Street and Skillman Avenue in Queens. The 31-year-old female pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a vehicle making a right turn struck her on the right front quarter panel. The pedestrian sustained upper arm and shoulder injuries and was not ejected. The report lists driver errors including Driver Inattention/Distraction and Failure to Yield Right-of-Way. The pedestrian was in shock and complained of pain or nausea. No safety equipment was noted. The driver was traveling east and had no occupants in the vehicle at the time.
3Sedans Clash at Queens Boulevard Intersection▸Two sedans collided on Queens Boulevard. Three people suffered whiplash. Police cited traffic control disregard. Impact hit front bumpers. All injured were conscious. System failed to protect them.
According to the police report, two sedans crashed at Queens Boulevard and 43 Street in Queens. The eastbound Ford sedan went straight and struck a Nissan sedan making a left turn. The Ford's left front bumper hit the Nissan's right front bumper. Three people were injured: the Ford's female driver, a female passenger, and a male passenger in the Nissan. All suffered whiplash and remained conscious. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor, pointing to driver error in ignoring traffic signals or controls. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.
SUV and Sedan Crash on 50 Avenue▸SUV and sedan slammed front bumpers on 50 Avenue. Driver distraction led to impact. One driver, age 47, suffered a head injury and concussion. Both vehicles left with front-end damage.
According to the police report, a 2021 SUV traveling east and a 2022 sedan making a right turn northbound collided on 50 Avenue in Queens. The vehicles struck at the left front bumpers. The 47-year-old male SUV driver sustained a head injury and concussion. He was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. Both drivers were licensed in New York. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash caused center front-end damage to both vehicles.
Motorcyclist Thrown After Striking Parked Sedan▸A motorcycle slammed into a parked sedan on Review Avenue. The rider flew off, helmet on, blood streaming from his face. He lay conscious on the pavement. The car never moved. Driver inattention marked the crash. Metal and flesh met hard.
A motorcycle collided with a parked sedan on Review Avenue near 37th Street in Queens. The 30-year-old rider was ejected from his seat, suffering severe bleeding to his face but remained conscious. According to the police report, 'A motorcycle struck a parked sedan. The rider, 30, flew from the seat. His helmet stayed on. Blood ran from his face. He lay conscious on the pavement. The car never moved.' The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The sedan was stationary at the time of the crash and its occupants were not injured. The rider’s helmet remained on throughout the incident, as noted in the data.
Bus and Sedan Collide on Queens Street▸A bus and sedan crashed on Vandam Street in Queens. Both vehicles were making left turns when they collided. The sedan driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Driver inattention and distraction contributed to the crash.
According to the police report, a bus and a sedan collided on Vandam Street in Queens while both were making left turns. The sedan driver, a 25-year-old male, was injured with neck pain and whiplash but remained conscious. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors, along with driver inexperience for the sedan driver. The bus struck the sedan on its right side doors, while the sedan's left front bumper was damaged. The sedan driver was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. No other injuries or victims were reported.
Senate passed S 840. The bill sets state funding rules for federally assisted and municipal complete street projects. Lawmakers moved fast. No mention of direct safety gains for people on foot or bike.
Senate bill S 840, sponsored by Timothy M. Kennedy and co-sponsored by Robert Rolison, passed committee on January 9, 2023. The bill, titled 'Relates to the percentage responsibility of the state for federally assisted projects; relates to the state share of municipal projects where the municipality funds a complete street design,' sets funding formulas for state and municipal projects. Seventeen senators voted yes. The bill does not address direct safety impacts for vulnerable road users. No analyst note on safety.
- File S 840, Open States, Published 2023-01-09
Distracted SUV Drivers Crash on Expressway▸Two SUVs slammed together on the Long Island Expressway. Both drivers lost focus. A front passenger took neck injuries and whiplash. Metal twisted. The crash scarred the left front and right side doors.
According to the police report, two SUVs heading east on the Long Island Expressway collided. One SUV struck the other on the right side doors with its left front quarter panel. The front passenger, a 44-year-old man, suffered neck trauma and whiplash. Both drivers were licensed and going straight. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors for both drivers. The injured passenger wore a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. No other injuries or factors were reported.
S 100Gianaris co-sponsors bill to consider, not require, complete street design.▸Senate bill S 100 demands complete street design in state and federally funded projects. Lawmakers push for public guidance. Streets built for people, not just cars.
Senate bill S 100 was introduced on January 4, 2023, and is in the sponsorship stage. The bill, titled 'Requires the consideration of complete street design for certain transportation projects which receive federal or state funding,' aims to force planners to consider all users—pedestrians, cyclists, and drivers. Primary sponsor Sean Ryan leads, joined by Jamaal Bailey, Jabari Brisport, Samra Brouk, Cordell Cleare, Jeremy Cooney, Michael Gianaris, Kristen Gonzalez, Rachel May, Kevin S. Parker, and Luis R. Sepúlveda. The bill also orders the department to publish street design guidance. No safety analyst note was provided.
-
File S 100,
Open States,
Published 2023-01-04
S 343Gianaris co-sponsors bill to create vehicle pedestrian safety rating system.▸Senate bill S 343 seeks a clear, public safety score for cars. The DMV would post these ratings. Lawmakers push for sunlight on danger. Pedestrians face risk. The system aims to expose it.
Senate bill S 343 was proposed on January 4, 2023. It sits in the sponsorship stage. The bill, titled 'Creates a pedestrian safety rating system for motor vehicles,' would require the Department of Motor Vehicles to post these ratings online. Primary sponsor Andrew Gounardes leads, joined by Leroy Comrie, Michael Gianaris, Brad Hoylman-Sigal, Robert Jackson, Liz Krueger, Zellnor Myrie, Gustavo Rivera, Julia Salazar, Luis R. Sepúlveda, and Toby Ann Stavisky. The measure targets transparency. It puts the danger of cars in plain sight. No safety analyst note was provided.
-
File S 343,
Open States,
Published 2023-01-04
Gianaris Opposes Free Bus Service Despite Safety Boost▸Senator Michael Gianaris faces criticism for backing free city buses by 2026. The editorial slams the plan’s $638 million price tag and attacks its supporters. No mention of safety. The fight is about money, not lives on the street.
On December 16, 2022, an editorial targeted State Senator Michael Gianaris (District 12) for supporting a proposal to make all New York City buses free by 2026. The piece, titled 'Sen. Gianaris’ latest ‘bust the MTA’ budget idiocy,' appeared in the New York Post. It claims the plan would add $638 million a year to the MTA’s deficits and criticizes the idea as reckless. Gianaris, along with Assemblyman Zohran Mamdani, is called out for joining the push. The editorial’s focus is fiscal: 'making all city buses free by 2026... would add an estimated $638 million a year to the MTA’s multi-billion dollar deficits.' There is no assessment of how this policy would affect vulnerable road users. The debate here is about budgets, not street safety.
-
Sen. Gianaris’ latest ‘bust the MTA’ budget idiocy,
nypost.com,
Published 2022-12-16
Gianaris Opposes Incremental MTA Funding Calls for Bold Action▸State lawmakers Mamdani and Gianaris unveiled a four-year plan to fund free MTA buses. The proposal boosts bus service, freezes fares, and expands camera enforcement. They call it urgent. The plan aims to make transit faster, cheaper, and safer for all riders.
On December 14, 2022, Assembly Member Zohran Mamdani and State Senator Michael Gianaris introduced the Formula Three Act, a legislative proposal to overhaul MTA funding and fare policy. The plan, part of the larger Fix The MTA Package, would phase in free local and Select Bus Service, increase bus frequency by 20%, freeze fares, and expand permanent bus lane camera enforcement. Funding would rise from $200 million in 2023 to $638 million in 2026, with $488 million yearly for more buses and $300 million annually for frequent subways. Mamdani called the proposal 'urgent and necessary,' stressing that 'seniors, working class New Yorkers, people who use the bus the most are able to do so without fear of being priced out.' Gianaris said, 'incrementalism...is not working.' The lawmakers urge bold action to ensure public transit is accessible, affordable, and excellent.
-
State Pols Reveal ‘Urgent And Necessary’ Plan To Fund Free MTA Buses,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2022-12-14
Driver Distraction Injures One on BQE▸Two sedans slammed together on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. One driver suffered a head abrasion. Driver inattention and unsafe lane change fueled the crash. Metal twisted. Blood spilled. The road stayed open.
According to the police report, two sedans collided while traveling west on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. One driver, a 30-year-old man, was injured with a head abrasion but remained conscious and restrained. The crash involved the right front bumper of one sedan and the center front end of the other. Police list driver inattention or distraction and unsafe lane changing as contributing factors. No other driver errors or victim factors were noted. The injured driver was not ejected and sustained moderate injury.
Truck Slams Sedan on Brooklyn Queens Expressway▸A tractor truck rear-ended a sedan on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. The sedan driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Police cite following too closely and driver inexperience by the truck operator.
According to the police report, a tractor truck traveling south on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway struck the rear of a sedan moving in the same direction. The sedan's 32-year-old male driver was injured, suffering neck pain and whiplash. The report lists the truck driver's errors as following too closely and driver inexperience. Both vehicles sustained center front and back end damage. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The sedan driver was restrained with a lap belt and harness at the time of the crash.
Bicyclist Ejected in Queens Sedan Collision▸A 26-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and suffered head injuries in a crash with a sedan on Skillman Avenue, Queens. The cyclist was wearing a helmet. The sedan and bike showed no vehicle damage. Glare was noted as a contributing factor.
According to the police report, a 26-year-old male bicyclist was injured and ejected during a collision with a 2021 Nissan sedan traveling south on Skillman Avenue in Queens. The bicyclist was traveling east and struck the sedan's front center, impacting the bike's left side doors. The bicyclist sustained head injuries and was conscious at the scene. The report lists glare as a contributing factor but does not specify driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The bicyclist was wearing a helmet. Neither vehicle showed damage. The report does not assign fault or blame to the bicyclist.
E-Scooter Driver Ejected in Queens Collision▸An e-scooter driver was ejected after colliding with a box truck on Queens Boulevard. The rider suffered knee and lower leg injuries. Police cited traffic control disregard as a key factor. The truck showed no damage. The rider was conscious at the scene.
According to the police report, a 28-year-old male e-scooter driver was injured and ejected in a crash with a box truck on Queens Boulevard near Skillman Avenue. The rider sustained contusions and injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the primary contributing factor, indicating a failure to obey traffic signals or signs. Additionally, 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' was noted, but no helmet or other safety equipment was reported. The box truck, driven by a licensed male driver, showed no damage. The e-scooter driver was conscious at the scene despite the ejection and injuries.
2SUV Slams Into Darkness, Rear Passengers Injured▸A Honda SUV tore through the dark on the Long Island Expressway. Metal buckled. Two rear passengers bled—one from the head, one from the leg. Speed and chaos ruled. The other car vanished. The toll: pain, blood, and broken silence.
On the Long Island Expressway at 4:37 a.m., a 2003 Honda SUV crashed, injuring two rear passengers—a 65-year-old man with severe leg lacerations and a 44-year-old woman with severe head wounds. According to the police report, 'A 2003 Honda slammed into darkness. The right front crumpled. In the back, a man and woman bled from head and leg. Speed chased shadows. The other car never stopped.' The report lists 'Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. The driver and front passenger were also involved but not seriously hurt. The crash left the SUV’s front end mangled. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report.
Pedestrian Injured Crossing With Signal in Queens▸A 31-year-old woman was struck while crossing 39 Street with the signal. The driver made a right turn, hitting her on the right front quarter panel. She suffered upper arm and shoulder injuries and was in shock at the scene.
According to the police report, a pedestrian was injured at the intersection of 39 Street and Skillman Avenue in Queens. The 31-year-old female pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a vehicle making a right turn struck her on the right front quarter panel. The pedestrian sustained upper arm and shoulder injuries and was not ejected. The report lists driver errors including Driver Inattention/Distraction and Failure to Yield Right-of-Way. The pedestrian was in shock and complained of pain or nausea. No safety equipment was noted. The driver was traveling east and had no occupants in the vehicle at the time.
3Sedans Clash at Queens Boulevard Intersection▸Two sedans collided on Queens Boulevard. Three people suffered whiplash. Police cited traffic control disregard. Impact hit front bumpers. All injured were conscious. System failed to protect them.
According to the police report, two sedans crashed at Queens Boulevard and 43 Street in Queens. The eastbound Ford sedan went straight and struck a Nissan sedan making a left turn. The Ford's left front bumper hit the Nissan's right front bumper. Three people were injured: the Ford's female driver, a female passenger, and a male passenger in the Nissan. All suffered whiplash and remained conscious. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor, pointing to driver error in ignoring traffic signals or controls. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.
SUV and Sedan Crash on 50 Avenue▸SUV and sedan slammed front bumpers on 50 Avenue. Driver distraction led to impact. One driver, age 47, suffered a head injury and concussion. Both vehicles left with front-end damage.
According to the police report, a 2021 SUV traveling east and a 2022 sedan making a right turn northbound collided on 50 Avenue in Queens. The vehicles struck at the left front bumpers. The 47-year-old male SUV driver sustained a head injury and concussion. He was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. Both drivers were licensed in New York. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash caused center front-end damage to both vehicles.
Motorcyclist Thrown After Striking Parked Sedan▸A motorcycle slammed into a parked sedan on Review Avenue. The rider flew off, helmet on, blood streaming from his face. He lay conscious on the pavement. The car never moved. Driver inattention marked the crash. Metal and flesh met hard.
A motorcycle collided with a parked sedan on Review Avenue near 37th Street in Queens. The 30-year-old rider was ejected from his seat, suffering severe bleeding to his face but remained conscious. According to the police report, 'A motorcycle struck a parked sedan. The rider, 30, flew from the seat. His helmet stayed on. Blood ran from his face. He lay conscious on the pavement. The car never moved.' The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The sedan was stationary at the time of the crash and its occupants were not injured. The rider’s helmet remained on throughout the incident, as noted in the data.
Bus and Sedan Collide on Queens Street▸A bus and sedan crashed on Vandam Street in Queens. Both vehicles were making left turns when they collided. The sedan driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Driver inattention and distraction contributed to the crash.
According to the police report, a bus and a sedan collided on Vandam Street in Queens while both were making left turns. The sedan driver, a 25-year-old male, was injured with neck pain and whiplash but remained conscious. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors, along with driver inexperience for the sedan driver. The bus struck the sedan on its right side doors, while the sedan's left front bumper was damaged. The sedan driver was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. No other injuries or victims were reported.
Two SUVs slammed together on the Long Island Expressway. Both drivers lost focus. A front passenger took neck injuries and whiplash. Metal twisted. The crash scarred the left front and right side doors.
According to the police report, two SUVs heading east on the Long Island Expressway collided. One SUV struck the other on the right side doors with its left front quarter panel. The front passenger, a 44-year-old man, suffered neck trauma and whiplash. Both drivers were licensed and going straight. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors for both drivers. The injured passenger wore a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. No other injuries or factors were reported.
S 100Gianaris co-sponsors bill to consider, not require, complete street design.▸Senate bill S 100 demands complete street design in state and federally funded projects. Lawmakers push for public guidance. Streets built for people, not just cars.
Senate bill S 100 was introduced on January 4, 2023, and is in the sponsorship stage. The bill, titled 'Requires the consideration of complete street design for certain transportation projects which receive federal or state funding,' aims to force planners to consider all users—pedestrians, cyclists, and drivers. Primary sponsor Sean Ryan leads, joined by Jamaal Bailey, Jabari Brisport, Samra Brouk, Cordell Cleare, Jeremy Cooney, Michael Gianaris, Kristen Gonzalez, Rachel May, Kevin S. Parker, and Luis R. Sepúlveda. The bill also orders the department to publish street design guidance. No safety analyst note was provided.
-
File S 100,
Open States,
Published 2023-01-04
S 343Gianaris co-sponsors bill to create vehicle pedestrian safety rating system.▸Senate bill S 343 seeks a clear, public safety score for cars. The DMV would post these ratings. Lawmakers push for sunlight on danger. Pedestrians face risk. The system aims to expose it.
Senate bill S 343 was proposed on January 4, 2023. It sits in the sponsorship stage. The bill, titled 'Creates a pedestrian safety rating system for motor vehicles,' would require the Department of Motor Vehicles to post these ratings online. Primary sponsor Andrew Gounardes leads, joined by Leroy Comrie, Michael Gianaris, Brad Hoylman-Sigal, Robert Jackson, Liz Krueger, Zellnor Myrie, Gustavo Rivera, Julia Salazar, Luis R. Sepúlveda, and Toby Ann Stavisky. The measure targets transparency. It puts the danger of cars in plain sight. No safety analyst note was provided.
-
File S 343,
Open States,
Published 2023-01-04
Gianaris Opposes Free Bus Service Despite Safety Boost▸Senator Michael Gianaris faces criticism for backing free city buses by 2026. The editorial slams the plan’s $638 million price tag and attacks its supporters. No mention of safety. The fight is about money, not lives on the street.
On December 16, 2022, an editorial targeted State Senator Michael Gianaris (District 12) for supporting a proposal to make all New York City buses free by 2026. The piece, titled 'Sen. Gianaris’ latest ‘bust the MTA’ budget idiocy,' appeared in the New York Post. It claims the plan would add $638 million a year to the MTA’s deficits and criticizes the idea as reckless. Gianaris, along with Assemblyman Zohran Mamdani, is called out for joining the push. The editorial’s focus is fiscal: 'making all city buses free by 2026... would add an estimated $638 million a year to the MTA’s multi-billion dollar deficits.' There is no assessment of how this policy would affect vulnerable road users. The debate here is about budgets, not street safety.
-
Sen. Gianaris’ latest ‘bust the MTA’ budget idiocy,
nypost.com,
Published 2022-12-16
Gianaris Opposes Incremental MTA Funding Calls for Bold Action▸State lawmakers Mamdani and Gianaris unveiled a four-year plan to fund free MTA buses. The proposal boosts bus service, freezes fares, and expands camera enforcement. They call it urgent. The plan aims to make transit faster, cheaper, and safer for all riders.
On December 14, 2022, Assembly Member Zohran Mamdani and State Senator Michael Gianaris introduced the Formula Three Act, a legislative proposal to overhaul MTA funding and fare policy. The plan, part of the larger Fix The MTA Package, would phase in free local and Select Bus Service, increase bus frequency by 20%, freeze fares, and expand permanent bus lane camera enforcement. Funding would rise from $200 million in 2023 to $638 million in 2026, with $488 million yearly for more buses and $300 million annually for frequent subways. Mamdani called the proposal 'urgent and necessary,' stressing that 'seniors, working class New Yorkers, people who use the bus the most are able to do so without fear of being priced out.' Gianaris said, 'incrementalism...is not working.' The lawmakers urge bold action to ensure public transit is accessible, affordable, and excellent.
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State Pols Reveal ‘Urgent And Necessary’ Plan To Fund Free MTA Buses,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2022-12-14
Driver Distraction Injures One on BQE▸Two sedans slammed together on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. One driver suffered a head abrasion. Driver inattention and unsafe lane change fueled the crash. Metal twisted. Blood spilled. The road stayed open.
According to the police report, two sedans collided while traveling west on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. One driver, a 30-year-old man, was injured with a head abrasion but remained conscious and restrained. The crash involved the right front bumper of one sedan and the center front end of the other. Police list driver inattention or distraction and unsafe lane changing as contributing factors. No other driver errors or victim factors were noted. The injured driver was not ejected and sustained moderate injury.
Truck Slams Sedan on Brooklyn Queens Expressway▸A tractor truck rear-ended a sedan on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. The sedan driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Police cite following too closely and driver inexperience by the truck operator.
According to the police report, a tractor truck traveling south on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway struck the rear of a sedan moving in the same direction. The sedan's 32-year-old male driver was injured, suffering neck pain and whiplash. The report lists the truck driver's errors as following too closely and driver inexperience. Both vehicles sustained center front and back end damage. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The sedan driver was restrained with a lap belt and harness at the time of the crash.
Bicyclist Ejected in Queens Sedan Collision▸A 26-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and suffered head injuries in a crash with a sedan on Skillman Avenue, Queens. The cyclist was wearing a helmet. The sedan and bike showed no vehicle damage. Glare was noted as a contributing factor.
According to the police report, a 26-year-old male bicyclist was injured and ejected during a collision with a 2021 Nissan sedan traveling south on Skillman Avenue in Queens. The bicyclist was traveling east and struck the sedan's front center, impacting the bike's left side doors. The bicyclist sustained head injuries and was conscious at the scene. The report lists glare as a contributing factor but does not specify driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The bicyclist was wearing a helmet. Neither vehicle showed damage. The report does not assign fault or blame to the bicyclist.
E-Scooter Driver Ejected in Queens Collision▸An e-scooter driver was ejected after colliding with a box truck on Queens Boulevard. The rider suffered knee and lower leg injuries. Police cited traffic control disregard as a key factor. The truck showed no damage. The rider was conscious at the scene.
According to the police report, a 28-year-old male e-scooter driver was injured and ejected in a crash with a box truck on Queens Boulevard near Skillman Avenue. The rider sustained contusions and injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the primary contributing factor, indicating a failure to obey traffic signals or signs. Additionally, 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' was noted, but no helmet or other safety equipment was reported. The box truck, driven by a licensed male driver, showed no damage. The e-scooter driver was conscious at the scene despite the ejection and injuries.
2SUV Slams Into Darkness, Rear Passengers Injured▸A Honda SUV tore through the dark on the Long Island Expressway. Metal buckled. Two rear passengers bled—one from the head, one from the leg. Speed and chaos ruled. The other car vanished. The toll: pain, blood, and broken silence.
On the Long Island Expressway at 4:37 a.m., a 2003 Honda SUV crashed, injuring two rear passengers—a 65-year-old man with severe leg lacerations and a 44-year-old woman with severe head wounds. According to the police report, 'A 2003 Honda slammed into darkness. The right front crumpled. In the back, a man and woman bled from head and leg. Speed chased shadows. The other car never stopped.' The report lists 'Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. The driver and front passenger were also involved but not seriously hurt. The crash left the SUV’s front end mangled. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report.
Pedestrian Injured Crossing With Signal in Queens▸A 31-year-old woman was struck while crossing 39 Street with the signal. The driver made a right turn, hitting her on the right front quarter panel. She suffered upper arm and shoulder injuries and was in shock at the scene.
According to the police report, a pedestrian was injured at the intersection of 39 Street and Skillman Avenue in Queens. The 31-year-old female pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a vehicle making a right turn struck her on the right front quarter panel. The pedestrian sustained upper arm and shoulder injuries and was not ejected. The report lists driver errors including Driver Inattention/Distraction and Failure to Yield Right-of-Way. The pedestrian was in shock and complained of pain or nausea. No safety equipment was noted. The driver was traveling east and had no occupants in the vehicle at the time.
3Sedans Clash at Queens Boulevard Intersection▸Two sedans collided on Queens Boulevard. Three people suffered whiplash. Police cited traffic control disregard. Impact hit front bumpers. All injured were conscious. System failed to protect them.
According to the police report, two sedans crashed at Queens Boulevard and 43 Street in Queens. The eastbound Ford sedan went straight and struck a Nissan sedan making a left turn. The Ford's left front bumper hit the Nissan's right front bumper. Three people were injured: the Ford's female driver, a female passenger, and a male passenger in the Nissan. All suffered whiplash and remained conscious. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor, pointing to driver error in ignoring traffic signals or controls. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.
SUV and Sedan Crash on 50 Avenue▸SUV and sedan slammed front bumpers on 50 Avenue. Driver distraction led to impact. One driver, age 47, suffered a head injury and concussion. Both vehicles left with front-end damage.
According to the police report, a 2021 SUV traveling east and a 2022 sedan making a right turn northbound collided on 50 Avenue in Queens. The vehicles struck at the left front bumpers. The 47-year-old male SUV driver sustained a head injury and concussion. He was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. Both drivers were licensed in New York. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash caused center front-end damage to both vehicles.
Motorcyclist Thrown After Striking Parked Sedan▸A motorcycle slammed into a parked sedan on Review Avenue. The rider flew off, helmet on, blood streaming from his face. He lay conscious on the pavement. The car never moved. Driver inattention marked the crash. Metal and flesh met hard.
A motorcycle collided with a parked sedan on Review Avenue near 37th Street in Queens. The 30-year-old rider was ejected from his seat, suffering severe bleeding to his face but remained conscious. According to the police report, 'A motorcycle struck a parked sedan. The rider, 30, flew from the seat. His helmet stayed on. Blood ran from his face. He lay conscious on the pavement. The car never moved.' The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The sedan was stationary at the time of the crash and its occupants were not injured. The rider’s helmet remained on throughout the incident, as noted in the data.
Bus and Sedan Collide on Queens Street▸A bus and sedan crashed on Vandam Street in Queens. Both vehicles were making left turns when they collided. The sedan driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Driver inattention and distraction contributed to the crash.
According to the police report, a bus and a sedan collided on Vandam Street in Queens while both were making left turns. The sedan driver, a 25-year-old male, was injured with neck pain and whiplash but remained conscious. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors, along with driver inexperience for the sedan driver. The bus struck the sedan on its right side doors, while the sedan's left front bumper was damaged. The sedan driver was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. No other injuries or victims were reported.
Senate bill S 100 demands complete street design in state and federally funded projects. Lawmakers push for public guidance. Streets built for people, not just cars.
Senate bill S 100 was introduced on January 4, 2023, and is in the sponsorship stage. The bill, titled 'Requires the consideration of complete street design for certain transportation projects which receive federal or state funding,' aims to force planners to consider all users—pedestrians, cyclists, and drivers. Primary sponsor Sean Ryan leads, joined by Jamaal Bailey, Jabari Brisport, Samra Brouk, Cordell Cleare, Jeremy Cooney, Michael Gianaris, Kristen Gonzalez, Rachel May, Kevin S. Parker, and Luis R. Sepúlveda. The bill also orders the department to publish street design guidance. No safety analyst note was provided.
- File S 100, Open States, Published 2023-01-04
S 343Gianaris co-sponsors bill to create vehicle pedestrian safety rating system.▸Senate bill S 343 seeks a clear, public safety score for cars. The DMV would post these ratings. Lawmakers push for sunlight on danger. Pedestrians face risk. The system aims to expose it.
Senate bill S 343 was proposed on January 4, 2023. It sits in the sponsorship stage. The bill, titled 'Creates a pedestrian safety rating system for motor vehicles,' would require the Department of Motor Vehicles to post these ratings online. Primary sponsor Andrew Gounardes leads, joined by Leroy Comrie, Michael Gianaris, Brad Hoylman-Sigal, Robert Jackson, Liz Krueger, Zellnor Myrie, Gustavo Rivera, Julia Salazar, Luis R. Sepúlveda, and Toby Ann Stavisky. The measure targets transparency. It puts the danger of cars in plain sight. No safety analyst note was provided.
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File S 343,
Open States,
Published 2023-01-04
Gianaris Opposes Free Bus Service Despite Safety Boost▸Senator Michael Gianaris faces criticism for backing free city buses by 2026. The editorial slams the plan’s $638 million price tag and attacks its supporters. No mention of safety. The fight is about money, not lives on the street.
On December 16, 2022, an editorial targeted State Senator Michael Gianaris (District 12) for supporting a proposal to make all New York City buses free by 2026. The piece, titled 'Sen. Gianaris’ latest ‘bust the MTA’ budget idiocy,' appeared in the New York Post. It claims the plan would add $638 million a year to the MTA’s deficits and criticizes the idea as reckless. Gianaris, along with Assemblyman Zohran Mamdani, is called out for joining the push. The editorial’s focus is fiscal: 'making all city buses free by 2026... would add an estimated $638 million a year to the MTA’s multi-billion dollar deficits.' There is no assessment of how this policy would affect vulnerable road users. The debate here is about budgets, not street safety.
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Sen. Gianaris’ latest ‘bust the MTA’ budget idiocy,
nypost.com,
Published 2022-12-16
Gianaris Opposes Incremental MTA Funding Calls for Bold Action▸State lawmakers Mamdani and Gianaris unveiled a four-year plan to fund free MTA buses. The proposal boosts bus service, freezes fares, and expands camera enforcement. They call it urgent. The plan aims to make transit faster, cheaper, and safer for all riders.
On December 14, 2022, Assembly Member Zohran Mamdani and State Senator Michael Gianaris introduced the Formula Three Act, a legislative proposal to overhaul MTA funding and fare policy. The plan, part of the larger Fix The MTA Package, would phase in free local and Select Bus Service, increase bus frequency by 20%, freeze fares, and expand permanent bus lane camera enforcement. Funding would rise from $200 million in 2023 to $638 million in 2026, with $488 million yearly for more buses and $300 million annually for frequent subways. Mamdani called the proposal 'urgent and necessary,' stressing that 'seniors, working class New Yorkers, people who use the bus the most are able to do so without fear of being priced out.' Gianaris said, 'incrementalism...is not working.' The lawmakers urge bold action to ensure public transit is accessible, affordable, and excellent.
-
State Pols Reveal ‘Urgent And Necessary’ Plan To Fund Free MTA Buses,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2022-12-14
Driver Distraction Injures One on BQE▸Two sedans slammed together on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. One driver suffered a head abrasion. Driver inattention and unsafe lane change fueled the crash. Metal twisted. Blood spilled. The road stayed open.
According to the police report, two sedans collided while traveling west on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. One driver, a 30-year-old man, was injured with a head abrasion but remained conscious and restrained. The crash involved the right front bumper of one sedan and the center front end of the other. Police list driver inattention or distraction and unsafe lane changing as contributing factors. No other driver errors or victim factors were noted. The injured driver was not ejected and sustained moderate injury.
Truck Slams Sedan on Brooklyn Queens Expressway▸A tractor truck rear-ended a sedan on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. The sedan driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Police cite following too closely and driver inexperience by the truck operator.
According to the police report, a tractor truck traveling south on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway struck the rear of a sedan moving in the same direction. The sedan's 32-year-old male driver was injured, suffering neck pain and whiplash. The report lists the truck driver's errors as following too closely and driver inexperience. Both vehicles sustained center front and back end damage. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The sedan driver was restrained with a lap belt and harness at the time of the crash.
Bicyclist Ejected in Queens Sedan Collision▸A 26-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and suffered head injuries in a crash with a sedan on Skillman Avenue, Queens. The cyclist was wearing a helmet. The sedan and bike showed no vehicle damage. Glare was noted as a contributing factor.
According to the police report, a 26-year-old male bicyclist was injured and ejected during a collision with a 2021 Nissan sedan traveling south on Skillman Avenue in Queens. The bicyclist was traveling east and struck the sedan's front center, impacting the bike's left side doors. The bicyclist sustained head injuries and was conscious at the scene. The report lists glare as a contributing factor but does not specify driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The bicyclist was wearing a helmet. Neither vehicle showed damage. The report does not assign fault or blame to the bicyclist.
E-Scooter Driver Ejected in Queens Collision▸An e-scooter driver was ejected after colliding with a box truck on Queens Boulevard. The rider suffered knee and lower leg injuries. Police cited traffic control disregard as a key factor. The truck showed no damage. The rider was conscious at the scene.
According to the police report, a 28-year-old male e-scooter driver was injured and ejected in a crash with a box truck on Queens Boulevard near Skillman Avenue. The rider sustained contusions and injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the primary contributing factor, indicating a failure to obey traffic signals or signs. Additionally, 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' was noted, but no helmet or other safety equipment was reported. The box truck, driven by a licensed male driver, showed no damage. The e-scooter driver was conscious at the scene despite the ejection and injuries.
2SUV Slams Into Darkness, Rear Passengers Injured▸A Honda SUV tore through the dark on the Long Island Expressway. Metal buckled. Two rear passengers bled—one from the head, one from the leg. Speed and chaos ruled. The other car vanished. The toll: pain, blood, and broken silence.
On the Long Island Expressway at 4:37 a.m., a 2003 Honda SUV crashed, injuring two rear passengers—a 65-year-old man with severe leg lacerations and a 44-year-old woman with severe head wounds. According to the police report, 'A 2003 Honda slammed into darkness. The right front crumpled. In the back, a man and woman bled from head and leg. Speed chased shadows. The other car never stopped.' The report lists 'Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. The driver and front passenger were also involved but not seriously hurt. The crash left the SUV’s front end mangled. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report.
Pedestrian Injured Crossing With Signal in Queens▸A 31-year-old woman was struck while crossing 39 Street with the signal. The driver made a right turn, hitting her on the right front quarter panel. She suffered upper arm and shoulder injuries and was in shock at the scene.
According to the police report, a pedestrian was injured at the intersection of 39 Street and Skillman Avenue in Queens. The 31-year-old female pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a vehicle making a right turn struck her on the right front quarter panel. The pedestrian sustained upper arm and shoulder injuries and was not ejected. The report lists driver errors including Driver Inattention/Distraction and Failure to Yield Right-of-Way. The pedestrian was in shock and complained of pain or nausea. No safety equipment was noted. The driver was traveling east and had no occupants in the vehicle at the time.
3Sedans Clash at Queens Boulevard Intersection▸Two sedans collided on Queens Boulevard. Three people suffered whiplash. Police cited traffic control disregard. Impact hit front bumpers. All injured were conscious. System failed to protect them.
According to the police report, two sedans crashed at Queens Boulevard and 43 Street in Queens. The eastbound Ford sedan went straight and struck a Nissan sedan making a left turn. The Ford's left front bumper hit the Nissan's right front bumper. Three people were injured: the Ford's female driver, a female passenger, and a male passenger in the Nissan. All suffered whiplash and remained conscious. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor, pointing to driver error in ignoring traffic signals or controls. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.
SUV and Sedan Crash on 50 Avenue▸SUV and sedan slammed front bumpers on 50 Avenue. Driver distraction led to impact. One driver, age 47, suffered a head injury and concussion. Both vehicles left with front-end damage.
According to the police report, a 2021 SUV traveling east and a 2022 sedan making a right turn northbound collided on 50 Avenue in Queens. The vehicles struck at the left front bumpers. The 47-year-old male SUV driver sustained a head injury and concussion. He was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. Both drivers were licensed in New York. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash caused center front-end damage to both vehicles.
Motorcyclist Thrown After Striking Parked Sedan▸A motorcycle slammed into a parked sedan on Review Avenue. The rider flew off, helmet on, blood streaming from his face. He lay conscious on the pavement. The car never moved. Driver inattention marked the crash. Metal and flesh met hard.
A motorcycle collided with a parked sedan on Review Avenue near 37th Street in Queens. The 30-year-old rider was ejected from his seat, suffering severe bleeding to his face but remained conscious. According to the police report, 'A motorcycle struck a parked sedan. The rider, 30, flew from the seat. His helmet stayed on. Blood ran from his face. He lay conscious on the pavement. The car never moved.' The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The sedan was stationary at the time of the crash and its occupants were not injured. The rider’s helmet remained on throughout the incident, as noted in the data.
Bus and Sedan Collide on Queens Street▸A bus and sedan crashed on Vandam Street in Queens. Both vehicles were making left turns when they collided. The sedan driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Driver inattention and distraction contributed to the crash.
According to the police report, a bus and a sedan collided on Vandam Street in Queens while both were making left turns. The sedan driver, a 25-year-old male, was injured with neck pain and whiplash but remained conscious. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors, along with driver inexperience for the sedan driver. The bus struck the sedan on its right side doors, while the sedan's left front bumper was damaged. The sedan driver was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. No other injuries or victims were reported.
Senate bill S 343 seeks a clear, public safety score for cars. The DMV would post these ratings. Lawmakers push for sunlight on danger. Pedestrians face risk. The system aims to expose it.
Senate bill S 343 was proposed on January 4, 2023. It sits in the sponsorship stage. The bill, titled 'Creates a pedestrian safety rating system for motor vehicles,' would require the Department of Motor Vehicles to post these ratings online. Primary sponsor Andrew Gounardes leads, joined by Leroy Comrie, Michael Gianaris, Brad Hoylman-Sigal, Robert Jackson, Liz Krueger, Zellnor Myrie, Gustavo Rivera, Julia Salazar, Luis R. Sepúlveda, and Toby Ann Stavisky. The measure targets transparency. It puts the danger of cars in plain sight. No safety analyst note was provided.
- File S 343, Open States, Published 2023-01-04
Gianaris Opposes Free Bus Service Despite Safety Boost▸Senator Michael Gianaris faces criticism for backing free city buses by 2026. The editorial slams the plan’s $638 million price tag and attacks its supporters. No mention of safety. The fight is about money, not lives on the street.
On December 16, 2022, an editorial targeted State Senator Michael Gianaris (District 12) for supporting a proposal to make all New York City buses free by 2026. The piece, titled 'Sen. Gianaris’ latest ‘bust the MTA’ budget idiocy,' appeared in the New York Post. It claims the plan would add $638 million a year to the MTA’s deficits and criticizes the idea as reckless. Gianaris, along with Assemblyman Zohran Mamdani, is called out for joining the push. The editorial’s focus is fiscal: 'making all city buses free by 2026... would add an estimated $638 million a year to the MTA’s multi-billion dollar deficits.' There is no assessment of how this policy would affect vulnerable road users. The debate here is about budgets, not street safety.
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Sen. Gianaris’ latest ‘bust the MTA’ budget idiocy,
nypost.com,
Published 2022-12-16
Gianaris Opposes Incremental MTA Funding Calls for Bold Action▸State lawmakers Mamdani and Gianaris unveiled a four-year plan to fund free MTA buses. The proposal boosts bus service, freezes fares, and expands camera enforcement. They call it urgent. The plan aims to make transit faster, cheaper, and safer for all riders.
On December 14, 2022, Assembly Member Zohran Mamdani and State Senator Michael Gianaris introduced the Formula Three Act, a legislative proposal to overhaul MTA funding and fare policy. The plan, part of the larger Fix The MTA Package, would phase in free local and Select Bus Service, increase bus frequency by 20%, freeze fares, and expand permanent bus lane camera enforcement. Funding would rise from $200 million in 2023 to $638 million in 2026, with $488 million yearly for more buses and $300 million annually for frequent subways. Mamdani called the proposal 'urgent and necessary,' stressing that 'seniors, working class New Yorkers, people who use the bus the most are able to do so without fear of being priced out.' Gianaris said, 'incrementalism...is not working.' The lawmakers urge bold action to ensure public transit is accessible, affordable, and excellent.
-
State Pols Reveal ‘Urgent And Necessary’ Plan To Fund Free MTA Buses,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2022-12-14
Driver Distraction Injures One on BQE▸Two sedans slammed together on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. One driver suffered a head abrasion. Driver inattention and unsafe lane change fueled the crash. Metal twisted. Blood spilled. The road stayed open.
According to the police report, two sedans collided while traveling west on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. One driver, a 30-year-old man, was injured with a head abrasion but remained conscious and restrained. The crash involved the right front bumper of one sedan and the center front end of the other. Police list driver inattention or distraction and unsafe lane changing as contributing factors. No other driver errors or victim factors were noted. The injured driver was not ejected and sustained moderate injury.
Truck Slams Sedan on Brooklyn Queens Expressway▸A tractor truck rear-ended a sedan on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. The sedan driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Police cite following too closely and driver inexperience by the truck operator.
According to the police report, a tractor truck traveling south on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway struck the rear of a sedan moving in the same direction. The sedan's 32-year-old male driver was injured, suffering neck pain and whiplash. The report lists the truck driver's errors as following too closely and driver inexperience. Both vehicles sustained center front and back end damage. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The sedan driver was restrained with a lap belt and harness at the time of the crash.
Bicyclist Ejected in Queens Sedan Collision▸A 26-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and suffered head injuries in a crash with a sedan on Skillman Avenue, Queens. The cyclist was wearing a helmet. The sedan and bike showed no vehicle damage. Glare was noted as a contributing factor.
According to the police report, a 26-year-old male bicyclist was injured and ejected during a collision with a 2021 Nissan sedan traveling south on Skillman Avenue in Queens. The bicyclist was traveling east and struck the sedan's front center, impacting the bike's left side doors. The bicyclist sustained head injuries and was conscious at the scene. The report lists glare as a contributing factor but does not specify driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The bicyclist was wearing a helmet. Neither vehicle showed damage. The report does not assign fault or blame to the bicyclist.
E-Scooter Driver Ejected in Queens Collision▸An e-scooter driver was ejected after colliding with a box truck on Queens Boulevard. The rider suffered knee and lower leg injuries. Police cited traffic control disregard as a key factor. The truck showed no damage. The rider was conscious at the scene.
According to the police report, a 28-year-old male e-scooter driver was injured and ejected in a crash with a box truck on Queens Boulevard near Skillman Avenue. The rider sustained contusions and injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the primary contributing factor, indicating a failure to obey traffic signals or signs. Additionally, 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' was noted, but no helmet or other safety equipment was reported. The box truck, driven by a licensed male driver, showed no damage. The e-scooter driver was conscious at the scene despite the ejection and injuries.
2SUV Slams Into Darkness, Rear Passengers Injured▸A Honda SUV tore through the dark on the Long Island Expressway. Metal buckled. Two rear passengers bled—one from the head, one from the leg. Speed and chaos ruled. The other car vanished. The toll: pain, blood, and broken silence.
On the Long Island Expressway at 4:37 a.m., a 2003 Honda SUV crashed, injuring two rear passengers—a 65-year-old man with severe leg lacerations and a 44-year-old woman with severe head wounds. According to the police report, 'A 2003 Honda slammed into darkness. The right front crumpled. In the back, a man and woman bled from head and leg. Speed chased shadows. The other car never stopped.' The report lists 'Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. The driver and front passenger were also involved but not seriously hurt. The crash left the SUV’s front end mangled. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report.
Pedestrian Injured Crossing With Signal in Queens▸A 31-year-old woman was struck while crossing 39 Street with the signal. The driver made a right turn, hitting her on the right front quarter panel. She suffered upper arm and shoulder injuries and was in shock at the scene.
According to the police report, a pedestrian was injured at the intersection of 39 Street and Skillman Avenue in Queens. The 31-year-old female pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a vehicle making a right turn struck her on the right front quarter panel. The pedestrian sustained upper arm and shoulder injuries and was not ejected. The report lists driver errors including Driver Inattention/Distraction and Failure to Yield Right-of-Way. The pedestrian was in shock and complained of pain or nausea. No safety equipment was noted. The driver was traveling east and had no occupants in the vehicle at the time.
3Sedans Clash at Queens Boulevard Intersection▸Two sedans collided on Queens Boulevard. Three people suffered whiplash. Police cited traffic control disregard. Impact hit front bumpers. All injured were conscious. System failed to protect them.
According to the police report, two sedans crashed at Queens Boulevard and 43 Street in Queens. The eastbound Ford sedan went straight and struck a Nissan sedan making a left turn. The Ford's left front bumper hit the Nissan's right front bumper. Three people were injured: the Ford's female driver, a female passenger, and a male passenger in the Nissan. All suffered whiplash and remained conscious. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor, pointing to driver error in ignoring traffic signals or controls. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.
SUV and Sedan Crash on 50 Avenue▸SUV and sedan slammed front bumpers on 50 Avenue. Driver distraction led to impact. One driver, age 47, suffered a head injury and concussion. Both vehicles left with front-end damage.
According to the police report, a 2021 SUV traveling east and a 2022 sedan making a right turn northbound collided on 50 Avenue in Queens. The vehicles struck at the left front bumpers. The 47-year-old male SUV driver sustained a head injury and concussion. He was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. Both drivers were licensed in New York. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash caused center front-end damage to both vehicles.
Motorcyclist Thrown After Striking Parked Sedan▸A motorcycle slammed into a parked sedan on Review Avenue. The rider flew off, helmet on, blood streaming from his face. He lay conscious on the pavement. The car never moved. Driver inattention marked the crash. Metal and flesh met hard.
A motorcycle collided with a parked sedan on Review Avenue near 37th Street in Queens. The 30-year-old rider was ejected from his seat, suffering severe bleeding to his face but remained conscious. According to the police report, 'A motorcycle struck a parked sedan. The rider, 30, flew from the seat. His helmet stayed on. Blood ran from his face. He lay conscious on the pavement. The car never moved.' The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The sedan was stationary at the time of the crash and its occupants were not injured. The rider’s helmet remained on throughout the incident, as noted in the data.
Bus and Sedan Collide on Queens Street▸A bus and sedan crashed on Vandam Street in Queens. Both vehicles were making left turns when they collided. The sedan driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Driver inattention and distraction contributed to the crash.
According to the police report, a bus and a sedan collided on Vandam Street in Queens while both were making left turns. The sedan driver, a 25-year-old male, was injured with neck pain and whiplash but remained conscious. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors, along with driver inexperience for the sedan driver. The bus struck the sedan on its right side doors, while the sedan's left front bumper was damaged. The sedan driver was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. No other injuries or victims were reported.
Senator Michael Gianaris faces criticism for backing free city buses by 2026. The editorial slams the plan’s $638 million price tag and attacks its supporters. No mention of safety. The fight is about money, not lives on the street.
On December 16, 2022, an editorial targeted State Senator Michael Gianaris (District 12) for supporting a proposal to make all New York City buses free by 2026. The piece, titled 'Sen. Gianaris’ latest ‘bust the MTA’ budget idiocy,' appeared in the New York Post. It claims the plan would add $638 million a year to the MTA’s deficits and criticizes the idea as reckless. Gianaris, along with Assemblyman Zohran Mamdani, is called out for joining the push. The editorial’s focus is fiscal: 'making all city buses free by 2026... would add an estimated $638 million a year to the MTA’s multi-billion dollar deficits.' There is no assessment of how this policy would affect vulnerable road users. The debate here is about budgets, not street safety.
- Sen. Gianaris’ latest ‘bust the MTA’ budget idiocy, nypost.com, Published 2022-12-16
Gianaris Opposes Incremental MTA Funding Calls for Bold Action▸State lawmakers Mamdani and Gianaris unveiled a four-year plan to fund free MTA buses. The proposal boosts bus service, freezes fares, and expands camera enforcement. They call it urgent. The plan aims to make transit faster, cheaper, and safer for all riders.
On December 14, 2022, Assembly Member Zohran Mamdani and State Senator Michael Gianaris introduced the Formula Three Act, a legislative proposal to overhaul MTA funding and fare policy. The plan, part of the larger Fix The MTA Package, would phase in free local and Select Bus Service, increase bus frequency by 20%, freeze fares, and expand permanent bus lane camera enforcement. Funding would rise from $200 million in 2023 to $638 million in 2026, with $488 million yearly for more buses and $300 million annually for frequent subways. Mamdani called the proposal 'urgent and necessary,' stressing that 'seniors, working class New Yorkers, people who use the bus the most are able to do so without fear of being priced out.' Gianaris said, 'incrementalism...is not working.' The lawmakers urge bold action to ensure public transit is accessible, affordable, and excellent.
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State Pols Reveal ‘Urgent And Necessary’ Plan To Fund Free MTA Buses,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2022-12-14
Driver Distraction Injures One on BQE▸Two sedans slammed together on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. One driver suffered a head abrasion. Driver inattention and unsafe lane change fueled the crash. Metal twisted. Blood spilled. The road stayed open.
According to the police report, two sedans collided while traveling west on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. One driver, a 30-year-old man, was injured with a head abrasion but remained conscious and restrained. The crash involved the right front bumper of one sedan and the center front end of the other. Police list driver inattention or distraction and unsafe lane changing as contributing factors. No other driver errors or victim factors were noted. The injured driver was not ejected and sustained moderate injury.
Truck Slams Sedan on Brooklyn Queens Expressway▸A tractor truck rear-ended a sedan on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. The sedan driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Police cite following too closely and driver inexperience by the truck operator.
According to the police report, a tractor truck traveling south on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway struck the rear of a sedan moving in the same direction. The sedan's 32-year-old male driver was injured, suffering neck pain and whiplash. The report lists the truck driver's errors as following too closely and driver inexperience. Both vehicles sustained center front and back end damage. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The sedan driver was restrained with a lap belt and harness at the time of the crash.
Bicyclist Ejected in Queens Sedan Collision▸A 26-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and suffered head injuries in a crash with a sedan on Skillman Avenue, Queens. The cyclist was wearing a helmet. The sedan and bike showed no vehicle damage. Glare was noted as a contributing factor.
According to the police report, a 26-year-old male bicyclist was injured and ejected during a collision with a 2021 Nissan sedan traveling south on Skillman Avenue in Queens. The bicyclist was traveling east and struck the sedan's front center, impacting the bike's left side doors. The bicyclist sustained head injuries and was conscious at the scene. The report lists glare as a contributing factor but does not specify driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The bicyclist was wearing a helmet. Neither vehicle showed damage. The report does not assign fault or blame to the bicyclist.
E-Scooter Driver Ejected in Queens Collision▸An e-scooter driver was ejected after colliding with a box truck on Queens Boulevard. The rider suffered knee and lower leg injuries. Police cited traffic control disregard as a key factor. The truck showed no damage. The rider was conscious at the scene.
According to the police report, a 28-year-old male e-scooter driver was injured and ejected in a crash with a box truck on Queens Boulevard near Skillman Avenue. The rider sustained contusions and injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the primary contributing factor, indicating a failure to obey traffic signals or signs. Additionally, 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' was noted, but no helmet or other safety equipment was reported. The box truck, driven by a licensed male driver, showed no damage. The e-scooter driver was conscious at the scene despite the ejection and injuries.
2SUV Slams Into Darkness, Rear Passengers Injured▸A Honda SUV tore through the dark on the Long Island Expressway. Metal buckled. Two rear passengers bled—one from the head, one from the leg. Speed and chaos ruled. The other car vanished. The toll: pain, blood, and broken silence.
On the Long Island Expressway at 4:37 a.m., a 2003 Honda SUV crashed, injuring two rear passengers—a 65-year-old man with severe leg lacerations and a 44-year-old woman with severe head wounds. According to the police report, 'A 2003 Honda slammed into darkness. The right front crumpled. In the back, a man and woman bled from head and leg. Speed chased shadows. The other car never stopped.' The report lists 'Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. The driver and front passenger were also involved but not seriously hurt. The crash left the SUV’s front end mangled. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report.
Pedestrian Injured Crossing With Signal in Queens▸A 31-year-old woman was struck while crossing 39 Street with the signal. The driver made a right turn, hitting her on the right front quarter panel. She suffered upper arm and shoulder injuries and was in shock at the scene.
According to the police report, a pedestrian was injured at the intersection of 39 Street and Skillman Avenue in Queens. The 31-year-old female pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a vehicle making a right turn struck her on the right front quarter panel. The pedestrian sustained upper arm and shoulder injuries and was not ejected. The report lists driver errors including Driver Inattention/Distraction and Failure to Yield Right-of-Way. The pedestrian was in shock and complained of pain or nausea. No safety equipment was noted. The driver was traveling east and had no occupants in the vehicle at the time.
3Sedans Clash at Queens Boulevard Intersection▸Two sedans collided on Queens Boulevard. Three people suffered whiplash. Police cited traffic control disregard. Impact hit front bumpers. All injured were conscious. System failed to protect them.
According to the police report, two sedans crashed at Queens Boulevard and 43 Street in Queens. The eastbound Ford sedan went straight and struck a Nissan sedan making a left turn. The Ford's left front bumper hit the Nissan's right front bumper. Three people were injured: the Ford's female driver, a female passenger, and a male passenger in the Nissan. All suffered whiplash and remained conscious. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor, pointing to driver error in ignoring traffic signals or controls. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.
SUV and Sedan Crash on 50 Avenue▸SUV and sedan slammed front bumpers on 50 Avenue. Driver distraction led to impact. One driver, age 47, suffered a head injury and concussion. Both vehicles left with front-end damage.
According to the police report, a 2021 SUV traveling east and a 2022 sedan making a right turn northbound collided on 50 Avenue in Queens. The vehicles struck at the left front bumpers. The 47-year-old male SUV driver sustained a head injury and concussion. He was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. Both drivers were licensed in New York. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash caused center front-end damage to both vehicles.
Motorcyclist Thrown After Striking Parked Sedan▸A motorcycle slammed into a parked sedan on Review Avenue. The rider flew off, helmet on, blood streaming from his face. He lay conscious on the pavement. The car never moved. Driver inattention marked the crash. Metal and flesh met hard.
A motorcycle collided with a parked sedan on Review Avenue near 37th Street in Queens. The 30-year-old rider was ejected from his seat, suffering severe bleeding to his face but remained conscious. According to the police report, 'A motorcycle struck a parked sedan. The rider, 30, flew from the seat. His helmet stayed on. Blood ran from his face. He lay conscious on the pavement. The car never moved.' The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The sedan was stationary at the time of the crash and its occupants were not injured. The rider’s helmet remained on throughout the incident, as noted in the data.
Bus and Sedan Collide on Queens Street▸A bus and sedan crashed on Vandam Street in Queens. Both vehicles were making left turns when they collided. The sedan driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Driver inattention and distraction contributed to the crash.
According to the police report, a bus and a sedan collided on Vandam Street in Queens while both were making left turns. The sedan driver, a 25-year-old male, was injured with neck pain and whiplash but remained conscious. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors, along with driver inexperience for the sedan driver. The bus struck the sedan on its right side doors, while the sedan's left front bumper was damaged. The sedan driver was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. No other injuries or victims were reported.
State lawmakers Mamdani and Gianaris unveiled a four-year plan to fund free MTA buses. The proposal boosts bus service, freezes fares, and expands camera enforcement. They call it urgent. The plan aims to make transit faster, cheaper, and safer for all riders.
On December 14, 2022, Assembly Member Zohran Mamdani and State Senator Michael Gianaris introduced the Formula Three Act, a legislative proposal to overhaul MTA funding and fare policy. The plan, part of the larger Fix The MTA Package, would phase in free local and Select Bus Service, increase bus frequency by 20%, freeze fares, and expand permanent bus lane camera enforcement. Funding would rise from $200 million in 2023 to $638 million in 2026, with $488 million yearly for more buses and $300 million annually for frequent subways. Mamdani called the proposal 'urgent and necessary,' stressing that 'seniors, working class New Yorkers, people who use the bus the most are able to do so without fear of being priced out.' Gianaris said, 'incrementalism...is not working.' The lawmakers urge bold action to ensure public transit is accessible, affordable, and excellent.
- State Pols Reveal ‘Urgent And Necessary’ Plan To Fund Free MTA Buses, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2022-12-14
Driver Distraction Injures One on BQE▸Two sedans slammed together on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. One driver suffered a head abrasion. Driver inattention and unsafe lane change fueled the crash. Metal twisted. Blood spilled. The road stayed open.
According to the police report, two sedans collided while traveling west on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. One driver, a 30-year-old man, was injured with a head abrasion but remained conscious and restrained. The crash involved the right front bumper of one sedan and the center front end of the other. Police list driver inattention or distraction and unsafe lane changing as contributing factors. No other driver errors or victim factors were noted. The injured driver was not ejected and sustained moderate injury.
Truck Slams Sedan on Brooklyn Queens Expressway▸A tractor truck rear-ended a sedan on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. The sedan driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Police cite following too closely and driver inexperience by the truck operator.
According to the police report, a tractor truck traveling south on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway struck the rear of a sedan moving in the same direction. The sedan's 32-year-old male driver was injured, suffering neck pain and whiplash. The report lists the truck driver's errors as following too closely and driver inexperience. Both vehicles sustained center front and back end damage. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The sedan driver was restrained with a lap belt and harness at the time of the crash.
Bicyclist Ejected in Queens Sedan Collision▸A 26-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and suffered head injuries in a crash with a sedan on Skillman Avenue, Queens. The cyclist was wearing a helmet. The sedan and bike showed no vehicle damage. Glare was noted as a contributing factor.
According to the police report, a 26-year-old male bicyclist was injured and ejected during a collision with a 2021 Nissan sedan traveling south on Skillman Avenue in Queens. The bicyclist was traveling east and struck the sedan's front center, impacting the bike's left side doors. The bicyclist sustained head injuries and was conscious at the scene. The report lists glare as a contributing factor but does not specify driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The bicyclist was wearing a helmet. Neither vehicle showed damage. The report does not assign fault or blame to the bicyclist.
E-Scooter Driver Ejected in Queens Collision▸An e-scooter driver was ejected after colliding with a box truck on Queens Boulevard. The rider suffered knee and lower leg injuries. Police cited traffic control disregard as a key factor. The truck showed no damage. The rider was conscious at the scene.
According to the police report, a 28-year-old male e-scooter driver was injured and ejected in a crash with a box truck on Queens Boulevard near Skillman Avenue. The rider sustained contusions and injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the primary contributing factor, indicating a failure to obey traffic signals or signs. Additionally, 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' was noted, but no helmet or other safety equipment was reported. The box truck, driven by a licensed male driver, showed no damage. The e-scooter driver was conscious at the scene despite the ejection and injuries.
2SUV Slams Into Darkness, Rear Passengers Injured▸A Honda SUV tore through the dark on the Long Island Expressway. Metal buckled. Two rear passengers bled—one from the head, one from the leg. Speed and chaos ruled. The other car vanished. The toll: pain, blood, and broken silence.
On the Long Island Expressway at 4:37 a.m., a 2003 Honda SUV crashed, injuring two rear passengers—a 65-year-old man with severe leg lacerations and a 44-year-old woman with severe head wounds. According to the police report, 'A 2003 Honda slammed into darkness. The right front crumpled. In the back, a man and woman bled from head and leg. Speed chased shadows. The other car never stopped.' The report lists 'Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. The driver and front passenger were also involved but not seriously hurt. The crash left the SUV’s front end mangled. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report.
Pedestrian Injured Crossing With Signal in Queens▸A 31-year-old woman was struck while crossing 39 Street with the signal. The driver made a right turn, hitting her on the right front quarter panel. She suffered upper arm and shoulder injuries and was in shock at the scene.
According to the police report, a pedestrian was injured at the intersection of 39 Street and Skillman Avenue in Queens. The 31-year-old female pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a vehicle making a right turn struck her on the right front quarter panel. The pedestrian sustained upper arm and shoulder injuries and was not ejected. The report lists driver errors including Driver Inattention/Distraction and Failure to Yield Right-of-Way. The pedestrian was in shock and complained of pain or nausea. No safety equipment was noted. The driver was traveling east and had no occupants in the vehicle at the time.
3Sedans Clash at Queens Boulevard Intersection▸Two sedans collided on Queens Boulevard. Three people suffered whiplash. Police cited traffic control disregard. Impact hit front bumpers. All injured were conscious. System failed to protect them.
According to the police report, two sedans crashed at Queens Boulevard and 43 Street in Queens. The eastbound Ford sedan went straight and struck a Nissan sedan making a left turn. The Ford's left front bumper hit the Nissan's right front bumper. Three people were injured: the Ford's female driver, a female passenger, and a male passenger in the Nissan. All suffered whiplash and remained conscious. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor, pointing to driver error in ignoring traffic signals or controls. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.
SUV and Sedan Crash on 50 Avenue▸SUV and sedan slammed front bumpers on 50 Avenue. Driver distraction led to impact. One driver, age 47, suffered a head injury and concussion. Both vehicles left with front-end damage.
According to the police report, a 2021 SUV traveling east and a 2022 sedan making a right turn northbound collided on 50 Avenue in Queens. The vehicles struck at the left front bumpers. The 47-year-old male SUV driver sustained a head injury and concussion. He was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. Both drivers were licensed in New York. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash caused center front-end damage to both vehicles.
Motorcyclist Thrown After Striking Parked Sedan▸A motorcycle slammed into a parked sedan on Review Avenue. The rider flew off, helmet on, blood streaming from his face. He lay conscious on the pavement. The car never moved. Driver inattention marked the crash. Metal and flesh met hard.
A motorcycle collided with a parked sedan on Review Avenue near 37th Street in Queens. The 30-year-old rider was ejected from his seat, suffering severe bleeding to his face but remained conscious. According to the police report, 'A motorcycle struck a parked sedan. The rider, 30, flew from the seat. His helmet stayed on. Blood ran from his face. He lay conscious on the pavement. The car never moved.' The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The sedan was stationary at the time of the crash and its occupants were not injured. The rider’s helmet remained on throughout the incident, as noted in the data.
Bus and Sedan Collide on Queens Street▸A bus and sedan crashed on Vandam Street in Queens. Both vehicles were making left turns when they collided. The sedan driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Driver inattention and distraction contributed to the crash.
According to the police report, a bus and a sedan collided on Vandam Street in Queens while both were making left turns. The sedan driver, a 25-year-old male, was injured with neck pain and whiplash but remained conscious. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors, along with driver inexperience for the sedan driver. The bus struck the sedan on its right side doors, while the sedan's left front bumper was damaged. The sedan driver was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. No other injuries or victims were reported.
Two sedans slammed together on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. One driver suffered a head abrasion. Driver inattention and unsafe lane change fueled the crash. Metal twisted. Blood spilled. The road stayed open.
According to the police report, two sedans collided while traveling west on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. One driver, a 30-year-old man, was injured with a head abrasion but remained conscious and restrained. The crash involved the right front bumper of one sedan and the center front end of the other. Police list driver inattention or distraction and unsafe lane changing as contributing factors. No other driver errors or victim factors were noted. The injured driver was not ejected and sustained moderate injury.
Truck Slams Sedan on Brooklyn Queens Expressway▸A tractor truck rear-ended a sedan on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. The sedan driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Police cite following too closely and driver inexperience by the truck operator.
According to the police report, a tractor truck traveling south on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway struck the rear of a sedan moving in the same direction. The sedan's 32-year-old male driver was injured, suffering neck pain and whiplash. The report lists the truck driver's errors as following too closely and driver inexperience. Both vehicles sustained center front and back end damage. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The sedan driver was restrained with a lap belt and harness at the time of the crash.
Bicyclist Ejected in Queens Sedan Collision▸A 26-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and suffered head injuries in a crash with a sedan on Skillman Avenue, Queens. The cyclist was wearing a helmet. The sedan and bike showed no vehicle damage. Glare was noted as a contributing factor.
According to the police report, a 26-year-old male bicyclist was injured and ejected during a collision with a 2021 Nissan sedan traveling south on Skillman Avenue in Queens. The bicyclist was traveling east and struck the sedan's front center, impacting the bike's left side doors. The bicyclist sustained head injuries and was conscious at the scene. The report lists glare as a contributing factor but does not specify driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The bicyclist was wearing a helmet. Neither vehicle showed damage. The report does not assign fault or blame to the bicyclist.
E-Scooter Driver Ejected in Queens Collision▸An e-scooter driver was ejected after colliding with a box truck on Queens Boulevard. The rider suffered knee and lower leg injuries. Police cited traffic control disregard as a key factor. The truck showed no damage. The rider was conscious at the scene.
According to the police report, a 28-year-old male e-scooter driver was injured and ejected in a crash with a box truck on Queens Boulevard near Skillman Avenue. The rider sustained contusions and injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the primary contributing factor, indicating a failure to obey traffic signals or signs. Additionally, 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' was noted, but no helmet or other safety equipment was reported. The box truck, driven by a licensed male driver, showed no damage. The e-scooter driver was conscious at the scene despite the ejection and injuries.
2SUV Slams Into Darkness, Rear Passengers Injured▸A Honda SUV tore through the dark on the Long Island Expressway. Metal buckled. Two rear passengers bled—one from the head, one from the leg. Speed and chaos ruled. The other car vanished. The toll: pain, blood, and broken silence.
On the Long Island Expressway at 4:37 a.m., a 2003 Honda SUV crashed, injuring two rear passengers—a 65-year-old man with severe leg lacerations and a 44-year-old woman with severe head wounds. According to the police report, 'A 2003 Honda slammed into darkness. The right front crumpled. In the back, a man and woman bled from head and leg. Speed chased shadows. The other car never stopped.' The report lists 'Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. The driver and front passenger were also involved but not seriously hurt. The crash left the SUV’s front end mangled. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report.
Pedestrian Injured Crossing With Signal in Queens▸A 31-year-old woman was struck while crossing 39 Street with the signal. The driver made a right turn, hitting her on the right front quarter panel. She suffered upper arm and shoulder injuries and was in shock at the scene.
According to the police report, a pedestrian was injured at the intersection of 39 Street and Skillman Avenue in Queens. The 31-year-old female pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a vehicle making a right turn struck her on the right front quarter panel. The pedestrian sustained upper arm and shoulder injuries and was not ejected. The report lists driver errors including Driver Inattention/Distraction and Failure to Yield Right-of-Way. The pedestrian was in shock and complained of pain or nausea. No safety equipment was noted. The driver was traveling east and had no occupants in the vehicle at the time.
3Sedans Clash at Queens Boulevard Intersection▸Two sedans collided on Queens Boulevard. Three people suffered whiplash. Police cited traffic control disregard. Impact hit front bumpers. All injured were conscious. System failed to protect them.
According to the police report, two sedans crashed at Queens Boulevard and 43 Street in Queens. The eastbound Ford sedan went straight and struck a Nissan sedan making a left turn. The Ford's left front bumper hit the Nissan's right front bumper. Three people were injured: the Ford's female driver, a female passenger, and a male passenger in the Nissan. All suffered whiplash and remained conscious. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor, pointing to driver error in ignoring traffic signals or controls. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.
SUV and Sedan Crash on 50 Avenue▸SUV and sedan slammed front bumpers on 50 Avenue. Driver distraction led to impact. One driver, age 47, suffered a head injury and concussion. Both vehicles left with front-end damage.
According to the police report, a 2021 SUV traveling east and a 2022 sedan making a right turn northbound collided on 50 Avenue in Queens. The vehicles struck at the left front bumpers. The 47-year-old male SUV driver sustained a head injury and concussion. He was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. Both drivers were licensed in New York. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash caused center front-end damage to both vehicles.
Motorcyclist Thrown After Striking Parked Sedan▸A motorcycle slammed into a parked sedan on Review Avenue. The rider flew off, helmet on, blood streaming from his face. He lay conscious on the pavement. The car never moved. Driver inattention marked the crash. Metal and flesh met hard.
A motorcycle collided with a parked sedan on Review Avenue near 37th Street in Queens. The 30-year-old rider was ejected from his seat, suffering severe bleeding to his face but remained conscious. According to the police report, 'A motorcycle struck a parked sedan. The rider, 30, flew from the seat. His helmet stayed on. Blood ran from his face. He lay conscious on the pavement. The car never moved.' The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The sedan was stationary at the time of the crash and its occupants were not injured. The rider’s helmet remained on throughout the incident, as noted in the data.
Bus and Sedan Collide on Queens Street▸A bus and sedan crashed on Vandam Street in Queens. Both vehicles were making left turns when they collided. The sedan driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Driver inattention and distraction contributed to the crash.
According to the police report, a bus and a sedan collided on Vandam Street in Queens while both were making left turns. The sedan driver, a 25-year-old male, was injured with neck pain and whiplash but remained conscious. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors, along with driver inexperience for the sedan driver. The bus struck the sedan on its right side doors, while the sedan's left front bumper was damaged. The sedan driver was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. No other injuries or victims were reported.
A tractor truck rear-ended a sedan on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. The sedan driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Police cite following too closely and driver inexperience by the truck operator.
According to the police report, a tractor truck traveling south on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway struck the rear of a sedan moving in the same direction. The sedan's 32-year-old male driver was injured, suffering neck pain and whiplash. The report lists the truck driver's errors as following too closely and driver inexperience. Both vehicles sustained center front and back end damage. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The sedan driver was restrained with a lap belt and harness at the time of the crash.
Bicyclist Ejected in Queens Sedan Collision▸A 26-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and suffered head injuries in a crash with a sedan on Skillman Avenue, Queens. The cyclist was wearing a helmet. The sedan and bike showed no vehicle damage. Glare was noted as a contributing factor.
According to the police report, a 26-year-old male bicyclist was injured and ejected during a collision with a 2021 Nissan sedan traveling south on Skillman Avenue in Queens. The bicyclist was traveling east and struck the sedan's front center, impacting the bike's left side doors. The bicyclist sustained head injuries and was conscious at the scene. The report lists glare as a contributing factor but does not specify driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The bicyclist was wearing a helmet. Neither vehicle showed damage. The report does not assign fault or blame to the bicyclist.
E-Scooter Driver Ejected in Queens Collision▸An e-scooter driver was ejected after colliding with a box truck on Queens Boulevard. The rider suffered knee and lower leg injuries. Police cited traffic control disregard as a key factor. The truck showed no damage. The rider was conscious at the scene.
According to the police report, a 28-year-old male e-scooter driver was injured and ejected in a crash with a box truck on Queens Boulevard near Skillman Avenue. The rider sustained contusions and injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the primary contributing factor, indicating a failure to obey traffic signals or signs. Additionally, 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' was noted, but no helmet or other safety equipment was reported. The box truck, driven by a licensed male driver, showed no damage. The e-scooter driver was conscious at the scene despite the ejection and injuries.
2SUV Slams Into Darkness, Rear Passengers Injured▸A Honda SUV tore through the dark on the Long Island Expressway. Metal buckled. Two rear passengers bled—one from the head, one from the leg. Speed and chaos ruled. The other car vanished. The toll: pain, blood, and broken silence.
On the Long Island Expressway at 4:37 a.m., a 2003 Honda SUV crashed, injuring two rear passengers—a 65-year-old man with severe leg lacerations and a 44-year-old woman with severe head wounds. According to the police report, 'A 2003 Honda slammed into darkness. The right front crumpled. In the back, a man and woman bled from head and leg. Speed chased shadows. The other car never stopped.' The report lists 'Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. The driver and front passenger were also involved but not seriously hurt. The crash left the SUV’s front end mangled. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report.
Pedestrian Injured Crossing With Signal in Queens▸A 31-year-old woman was struck while crossing 39 Street with the signal. The driver made a right turn, hitting her on the right front quarter panel. She suffered upper arm and shoulder injuries and was in shock at the scene.
According to the police report, a pedestrian was injured at the intersection of 39 Street and Skillman Avenue in Queens. The 31-year-old female pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a vehicle making a right turn struck her on the right front quarter panel. The pedestrian sustained upper arm and shoulder injuries and was not ejected. The report lists driver errors including Driver Inattention/Distraction and Failure to Yield Right-of-Way. The pedestrian was in shock and complained of pain or nausea. No safety equipment was noted. The driver was traveling east and had no occupants in the vehicle at the time.
3Sedans Clash at Queens Boulevard Intersection▸Two sedans collided on Queens Boulevard. Three people suffered whiplash. Police cited traffic control disregard. Impact hit front bumpers. All injured were conscious. System failed to protect them.
According to the police report, two sedans crashed at Queens Boulevard and 43 Street in Queens. The eastbound Ford sedan went straight and struck a Nissan sedan making a left turn. The Ford's left front bumper hit the Nissan's right front bumper. Three people were injured: the Ford's female driver, a female passenger, and a male passenger in the Nissan. All suffered whiplash and remained conscious. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor, pointing to driver error in ignoring traffic signals or controls. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.
SUV and Sedan Crash on 50 Avenue▸SUV and sedan slammed front bumpers on 50 Avenue. Driver distraction led to impact. One driver, age 47, suffered a head injury and concussion. Both vehicles left with front-end damage.
According to the police report, a 2021 SUV traveling east and a 2022 sedan making a right turn northbound collided on 50 Avenue in Queens. The vehicles struck at the left front bumpers. The 47-year-old male SUV driver sustained a head injury and concussion. He was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. Both drivers were licensed in New York. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash caused center front-end damage to both vehicles.
Motorcyclist Thrown After Striking Parked Sedan▸A motorcycle slammed into a parked sedan on Review Avenue. The rider flew off, helmet on, blood streaming from his face. He lay conscious on the pavement. The car never moved. Driver inattention marked the crash. Metal and flesh met hard.
A motorcycle collided with a parked sedan on Review Avenue near 37th Street in Queens. The 30-year-old rider was ejected from his seat, suffering severe bleeding to his face but remained conscious. According to the police report, 'A motorcycle struck a parked sedan. The rider, 30, flew from the seat. His helmet stayed on. Blood ran from his face. He lay conscious on the pavement. The car never moved.' The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The sedan was stationary at the time of the crash and its occupants were not injured. The rider’s helmet remained on throughout the incident, as noted in the data.
Bus and Sedan Collide on Queens Street▸A bus and sedan crashed on Vandam Street in Queens. Both vehicles were making left turns when they collided. The sedan driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Driver inattention and distraction contributed to the crash.
According to the police report, a bus and a sedan collided on Vandam Street in Queens while both were making left turns. The sedan driver, a 25-year-old male, was injured with neck pain and whiplash but remained conscious. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors, along with driver inexperience for the sedan driver. The bus struck the sedan on its right side doors, while the sedan's left front bumper was damaged. The sedan driver was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. No other injuries or victims were reported.
A 26-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and suffered head injuries in a crash with a sedan on Skillman Avenue, Queens. The cyclist was wearing a helmet. The sedan and bike showed no vehicle damage. Glare was noted as a contributing factor.
According to the police report, a 26-year-old male bicyclist was injured and ejected during a collision with a 2021 Nissan sedan traveling south on Skillman Avenue in Queens. The bicyclist was traveling east and struck the sedan's front center, impacting the bike's left side doors. The bicyclist sustained head injuries and was conscious at the scene. The report lists glare as a contributing factor but does not specify driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The bicyclist was wearing a helmet. Neither vehicle showed damage. The report does not assign fault or blame to the bicyclist.
E-Scooter Driver Ejected in Queens Collision▸An e-scooter driver was ejected after colliding with a box truck on Queens Boulevard. The rider suffered knee and lower leg injuries. Police cited traffic control disregard as a key factor. The truck showed no damage. The rider was conscious at the scene.
According to the police report, a 28-year-old male e-scooter driver was injured and ejected in a crash with a box truck on Queens Boulevard near Skillman Avenue. The rider sustained contusions and injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the primary contributing factor, indicating a failure to obey traffic signals or signs. Additionally, 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' was noted, but no helmet or other safety equipment was reported. The box truck, driven by a licensed male driver, showed no damage. The e-scooter driver was conscious at the scene despite the ejection and injuries.
2SUV Slams Into Darkness, Rear Passengers Injured▸A Honda SUV tore through the dark on the Long Island Expressway. Metal buckled. Two rear passengers bled—one from the head, one from the leg. Speed and chaos ruled. The other car vanished. The toll: pain, blood, and broken silence.
On the Long Island Expressway at 4:37 a.m., a 2003 Honda SUV crashed, injuring two rear passengers—a 65-year-old man with severe leg lacerations and a 44-year-old woman with severe head wounds. According to the police report, 'A 2003 Honda slammed into darkness. The right front crumpled. In the back, a man and woman bled from head and leg. Speed chased shadows. The other car never stopped.' The report lists 'Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. The driver and front passenger were also involved but not seriously hurt. The crash left the SUV’s front end mangled. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report.
Pedestrian Injured Crossing With Signal in Queens▸A 31-year-old woman was struck while crossing 39 Street with the signal. The driver made a right turn, hitting her on the right front quarter panel. She suffered upper arm and shoulder injuries and was in shock at the scene.
According to the police report, a pedestrian was injured at the intersection of 39 Street and Skillman Avenue in Queens. The 31-year-old female pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a vehicle making a right turn struck her on the right front quarter panel. The pedestrian sustained upper arm and shoulder injuries and was not ejected. The report lists driver errors including Driver Inattention/Distraction and Failure to Yield Right-of-Way. The pedestrian was in shock and complained of pain or nausea. No safety equipment was noted. The driver was traveling east and had no occupants in the vehicle at the time.
3Sedans Clash at Queens Boulevard Intersection▸Two sedans collided on Queens Boulevard. Three people suffered whiplash. Police cited traffic control disregard. Impact hit front bumpers. All injured were conscious. System failed to protect them.
According to the police report, two sedans crashed at Queens Boulevard and 43 Street in Queens. The eastbound Ford sedan went straight and struck a Nissan sedan making a left turn. The Ford's left front bumper hit the Nissan's right front bumper. Three people were injured: the Ford's female driver, a female passenger, and a male passenger in the Nissan. All suffered whiplash and remained conscious. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor, pointing to driver error in ignoring traffic signals or controls. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.
SUV and Sedan Crash on 50 Avenue▸SUV and sedan slammed front bumpers on 50 Avenue. Driver distraction led to impact. One driver, age 47, suffered a head injury and concussion. Both vehicles left with front-end damage.
According to the police report, a 2021 SUV traveling east and a 2022 sedan making a right turn northbound collided on 50 Avenue in Queens. The vehicles struck at the left front bumpers. The 47-year-old male SUV driver sustained a head injury and concussion. He was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. Both drivers were licensed in New York. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash caused center front-end damage to both vehicles.
Motorcyclist Thrown After Striking Parked Sedan▸A motorcycle slammed into a parked sedan on Review Avenue. The rider flew off, helmet on, blood streaming from his face. He lay conscious on the pavement. The car never moved. Driver inattention marked the crash. Metal and flesh met hard.
A motorcycle collided with a parked sedan on Review Avenue near 37th Street in Queens. The 30-year-old rider was ejected from his seat, suffering severe bleeding to his face but remained conscious. According to the police report, 'A motorcycle struck a parked sedan. The rider, 30, flew from the seat. His helmet stayed on. Blood ran from his face. He lay conscious on the pavement. The car never moved.' The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The sedan was stationary at the time of the crash and its occupants were not injured. The rider’s helmet remained on throughout the incident, as noted in the data.
Bus and Sedan Collide on Queens Street▸A bus and sedan crashed on Vandam Street in Queens. Both vehicles were making left turns when they collided. The sedan driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Driver inattention and distraction contributed to the crash.
According to the police report, a bus and a sedan collided on Vandam Street in Queens while both were making left turns. The sedan driver, a 25-year-old male, was injured with neck pain and whiplash but remained conscious. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors, along with driver inexperience for the sedan driver. The bus struck the sedan on its right side doors, while the sedan's left front bumper was damaged. The sedan driver was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. No other injuries or victims were reported.
An e-scooter driver was ejected after colliding with a box truck on Queens Boulevard. The rider suffered knee and lower leg injuries. Police cited traffic control disregard as a key factor. The truck showed no damage. The rider was conscious at the scene.
According to the police report, a 28-year-old male e-scooter driver was injured and ejected in a crash with a box truck on Queens Boulevard near Skillman Avenue. The rider sustained contusions and injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the primary contributing factor, indicating a failure to obey traffic signals or signs. Additionally, 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' was noted, but no helmet or other safety equipment was reported. The box truck, driven by a licensed male driver, showed no damage. The e-scooter driver was conscious at the scene despite the ejection and injuries.
2SUV Slams Into Darkness, Rear Passengers Injured▸A Honda SUV tore through the dark on the Long Island Expressway. Metal buckled. Two rear passengers bled—one from the head, one from the leg. Speed and chaos ruled. The other car vanished. The toll: pain, blood, and broken silence.
On the Long Island Expressway at 4:37 a.m., a 2003 Honda SUV crashed, injuring two rear passengers—a 65-year-old man with severe leg lacerations and a 44-year-old woman with severe head wounds. According to the police report, 'A 2003 Honda slammed into darkness. The right front crumpled. In the back, a man and woman bled from head and leg. Speed chased shadows. The other car never stopped.' The report lists 'Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. The driver and front passenger were also involved but not seriously hurt. The crash left the SUV’s front end mangled. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report.
Pedestrian Injured Crossing With Signal in Queens▸A 31-year-old woman was struck while crossing 39 Street with the signal. The driver made a right turn, hitting her on the right front quarter panel. She suffered upper arm and shoulder injuries and was in shock at the scene.
According to the police report, a pedestrian was injured at the intersection of 39 Street and Skillman Avenue in Queens. The 31-year-old female pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a vehicle making a right turn struck her on the right front quarter panel. The pedestrian sustained upper arm and shoulder injuries and was not ejected. The report lists driver errors including Driver Inattention/Distraction and Failure to Yield Right-of-Way. The pedestrian was in shock and complained of pain or nausea. No safety equipment was noted. The driver was traveling east and had no occupants in the vehicle at the time.
3Sedans Clash at Queens Boulevard Intersection▸Two sedans collided on Queens Boulevard. Three people suffered whiplash. Police cited traffic control disregard. Impact hit front bumpers. All injured were conscious. System failed to protect them.
According to the police report, two sedans crashed at Queens Boulevard and 43 Street in Queens. The eastbound Ford sedan went straight and struck a Nissan sedan making a left turn. The Ford's left front bumper hit the Nissan's right front bumper. Three people were injured: the Ford's female driver, a female passenger, and a male passenger in the Nissan. All suffered whiplash and remained conscious. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor, pointing to driver error in ignoring traffic signals or controls. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.
SUV and Sedan Crash on 50 Avenue▸SUV and sedan slammed front bumpers on 50 Avenue. Driver distraction led to impact. One driver, age 47, suffered a head injury and concussion. Both vehicles left with front-end damage.
According to the police report, a 2021 SUV traveling east and a 2022 sedan making a right turn northbound collided on 50 Avenue in Queens. The vehicles struck at the left front bumpers. The 47-year-old male SUV driver sustained a head injury and concussion. He was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. Both drivers were licensed in New York. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash caused center front-end damage to both vehicles.
Motorcyclist Thrown After Striking Parked Sedan▸A motorcycle slammed into a parked sedan on Review Avenue. The rider flew off, helmet on, blood streaming from his face. He lay conscious on the pavement. The car never moved. Driver inattention marked the crash. Metal and flesh met hard.
A motorcycle collided with a parked sedan on Review Avenue near 37th Street in Queens. The 30-year-old rider was ejected from his seat, suffering severe bleeding to his face but remained conscious. According to the police report, 'A motorcycle struck a parked sedan. The rider, 30, flew from the seat. His helmet stayed on. Blood ran from his face. He lay conscious on the pavement. The car never moved.' The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The sedan was stationary at the time of the crash and its occupants were not injured. The rider’s helmet remained on throughout the incident, as noted in the data.
Bus and Sedan Collide on Queens Street▸A bus and sedan crashed on Vandam Street in Queens. Both vehicles were making left turns when they collided. The sedan driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Driver inattention and distraction contributed to the crash.
According to the police report, a bus and a sedan collided on Vandam Street in Queens while both were making left turns. The sedan driver, a 25-year-old male, was injured with neck pain and whiplash but remained conscious. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors, along with driver inexperience for the sedan driver. The bus struck the sedan on its right side doors, while the sedan's left front bumper was damaged. The sedan driver was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. No other injuries or victims were reported.
A Honda SUV tore through the dark on the Long Island Expressway. Metal buckled. Two rear passengers bled—one from the head, one from the leg. Speed and chaos ruled. The other car vanished. The toll: pain, blood, and broken silence.
On the Long Island Expressway at 4:37 a.m., a 2003 Honda SUV crashed, injuring two rear passengers—a 65-year-old man with severe leg lacerations and a 44-year-old woman with severe head wounds. According to the police report, 'A 2003 Honda slammed into darkness. The right front crumpled. In the back, a man and woman bled from head and leg. Speed chased shadows. The other car never stopped.' The report lists 'Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. The driver and front passenger were also involved but not seriously hurt. The crash left the SUV’s front end mangled. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report.
Pedestrian Injured Crossing With Signal in Queens▸A 31-year-old woman was struck while crossing 39 Street with the signal. The driver made a right turn, hitting her on the right front quarter panel. She suffered upper arm and shoulder injuries and was in shock at the scene.
According to the police report, a pedestrian was injured at the intersection of 39 Street and Skillman Avenue in Queens. The 31-year-old female pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a vehicle making a right turn struck her on the right front quarter panel. The pedestrian sustained upper arm and shoulder injuries and was not ejected. The report lists driver errors including Driver Inattention/Distraction and Failure to Yield Right-of-Way. The pedestrian was in shock and complained of pain or nausea. No safety equipment was noted. The driver was traveling east and had no occupants in the vehicle at the time.
3Sedans Clash at Queens Boulevard Intersection▸Two sedans collided on Queens Boulevard. Three people suffered whiplash. Police cited traffic control disregard. Impact hit front bumpers. All injured were conscious. System failed to protect them.
According to the police report, two sedans crashed at Queens Boulevard and 43 Street in Queens. The eastbound Ford sedan went straight and struck a Nissan sedan making a left turn. The Ford's left front bumper hit the Nissan's right front bumper. Three people were injured: the Ford's female driver, a female passenger, and a male passenger in the Nissan. All suffered whiplash and remained conscious. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor, pointing to driver error in ignoring traffic signals or controls. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.
SUV and Sedan Crash on 50 Avenue▸SUV and sedan slammed front bumpers on 50 Avenue. Driver distraction led to impact. One driver, age 47, suffered a head injury and concussion. Both vehicles left with front-end damage.
According to the police report, a 2021 SUV traveling east and a 2022 sedan making a right turn northbound collided on 50 Avenue in Queens. The vehicles struck at the left front bumpers. The 47-year-old male SUV driver sustained a head injury and concussion. He was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. Both drivers were licensed in New York. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash caused center front-end damage to both vehicles.
Motorcyclist Thrown After Striking Parked Sedan▸A motorcycle slammed into a parked sedan on Review Avenue. The rider flew off, helmet on, blood streaming from his face. He lay conscious on the pavement. The car never moved. Driver inattention marked the crash. Metal and flesh met hard.
A motorcycle collided with a parked sedan on Review Avenue near 37th Street in Queens. The 30-year-old rider was ejected from his seat, suffering severe bleeding to his face but remained conscious. According to the police report, 'A motorcycle struck a parked sedan. The rider, 30, flew from the seat. His helmet stayed on. Blood ran from his face. He lay conscious on the pavement. The car never moved.' The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The sedan was stationary at the time of the crash and its occupants were not injured. The rider’s helmet remained on throughout the incident, as noted in the data.
Bus and Sedan Collide on Queens Street▸A bus and sedan crashed on Vandam Street in Queens. Both vehicles were making left turns when they collided. The sedan driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Driver inattention and distraction contributed to the crash.
According to the police report, a bus and a sedan collided on Vandam Street in Queens while both were making left turns. The sedan driver, a 25-year-old male, was injured with neck pain and whiplash but remained conscious. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors, along with driver inexperience for the sedan driver. The bus struck the sedan on its right side doors, while the sedan's left front bumper was damaged. The sedan driver was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. No other injuries or victims were reported.
A 31-year-old woman was struck while crossing 39 Street with the signal. The driver made a right turn, hitting her on the right front quarter panel. She suffered upper arm and shoulder injuries and was in shock at the scene.
According to the police report, a pedestrian was injured at the intersection of 39 Street and Skillman Avenue in Queens. The 31-year-old female pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a vehicle making a right turn struck her on the right front quarter panel. The pedestrian sustained upper arm and shoulder injuries and was not ejected. The report lists driver errors including Driver Inattention/Distraction and Failure to Yield Right-of-Way. The pedestrian was in shock and complained of pain or nausea. No safety equipment was noted. The driver was traveling east and had no occupants in the vehicle at the time.
3Sedans Clash at Queens Boulevard Intersection▸Two sedans collided on Queens Boulevard. Three people suffered whiplash. Police cited traffic control disregard. Impact hit front bumpers. All injured were conscious. System failed to protect them.
According to the police report, two sedans crashed at Queens Boulevard and 43 Street in Queens. The eastbound Ford sedan went straight and struck a Nissan sedan making a left turn. The Ford's left front bumper hit the Nissan's right front bumper. Three people were injured: the Ford's female driver, a female passenger, and a male passenger in the Nissan. All suffered whiplash and remained conscious. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor, pointing to driver error in ignoring traffic signals or controls. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.
SUV and Sedan Crash on 50 Avenue▸SUV and sedan slammed front bumpers on 50 Avenue. Driver distraction led to impact. One driver, age 47, suffered a head injury and concussion. Both vehicles left with front-end damage.
According to the police report, a 2021 SUV traveling east and a 2022 sedan making a right turn northbound collided on 50 Avenue in Queens. The vehicles struck at the left front bumpers. The 47-year-old male SUV driver sustained a head injury and concussion. He was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. Both drivers were licensed in New York. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash caused center front-end damage to both vehicles.
Motorcyclist Thrown After Striking Parked Sedan▸A motorcycle slammed into a parked sedan on Review Avenue. The rider flew off, helmet on, blood streaming from his face. He lay conscious on the pavement. The car never moved. Driver inattention marked the crash. Metal and flesh met hard.
A motorcycle collided with a parked sedan on Review Avenue near 37th Street in Queens. The 30-year-old rider was ejected from his seat, suffering severe bleeding to his face but remained conscious. According to the police report, 'A motorcycle struck a parked sedan. The rider, 30, flew from the seat. His helmet stayed on. Blood ran from his face. He lay conscious on the pavement. The car never moved.' The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The sedan was stationary at the time of the crash and its occupants were not injured. The rider’s helmet remained on throughout the incident, as noted in the data.
Bus and Sedan Collide on Queens Street▸A bus and sedan crashed on Vandam Street in Queens. Both vehicles were making left turns when they collided. The sedan driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Driver inattention and distraction contributed to the crash.
According to the police report, a bus and a sedan collided on Vandam Street in Queens while both were making left turns. The sedan driver, a 25-year-old male, was injured with neck pain and whiplash but remained conscious. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors, along with driver inexperience for the sedan driver. The bus struck the sedan on its right side doors, while the sedan's left front bumper was damaged. The sedan driver was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. No other injuries or victims were reported.
Two sedans collided on Queens Boulevard. Three people suffered whiplash. Police cited traffic control disregard. Impact hit front bumpers. All injured were conscious. System failed to protect them.
According to the police report, two sedans crashed at Queens Boulevard and 43 Street in Queens. The eastbound Ford sedan went straight and struck a Nissan sedan making a left turn. The Ford's left front bumper hit the Nissan's right front bumper. Three people were injured: the Ford's female driver, a female passenger, and a male passenger in the Nissan. All suffered whiplash and remained conscious. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor, pointing to driver error in ignoring traffic signals or controls. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.
SUV and Sedan Crash on 50 Avenue▸SUV and sedan slammed front bumpers on 50 Avenue. Driver distraction led to impact. One driver, age 47, suffered a head injury and concussion. Both vehicles left with front-end damage.
According to the police report, a 2021 SUV traveling east and a 2022 sedan making a right turn northbound collided on 50 Avenue in Queens. The vehicles struck at the left front bumpers. The 47-year-old male SUV driver sustained a head injury and concussion. He was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. Both drivers were licensed in New York. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash caused center front-end damage to both vehicles.
Motorcyclist Thrown After Striking Parked Sedan▸A motorcycle slammed into a parked sedan on Review Avenue. The rider flew off, helmet on, blood streaming from his face. He lay conscious on the pavement. The car never moved. Driver inattention marked the crash. Metal and flesh met hard.
A motorcycle collided with a parked sedan on Review Avenue near 37th Street in Queens. The 30-year-old rider was ejected from his seat, suffering severe bleeding to his face but remained conscious. According to the police report, 'A motorcycle struck a parked sedan. The rider, 30, flew from the seat. His helmet stayed on. Blood ran from his face. He lay conscious on the pavement. The car never moved.' The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The sedan was stationary at the time of the crash and its occupants were not injured. The rider’s helmet remained on throughout the incident, as noted in the data.
Bus and Sedan Collide on Queens Street▸A bus and sedan crashed on Vandam Street in Queens. Both vehicles were making left turns when they collided. The sedan driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Driver inattention and distraction contributed to the crash.
According to the police report, a bus and a sedan collided on Vandam Street in Queens while both were making left turns. The sedan driver, a 25-year-old male, was injured with neck pain and whiplash but remained conscious. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors, along with driver inexperience for the sedan driver. The bus struck the sedan on its right side doors, while the sedan's left front bumper was damaged. The sedan driver was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. No other injuries or victims were reported.
SUV and sedan slammed front bumpers on 50 Avenue. Driver distraction led to impact. One driver, age 47, suffered a head injury and concussion. Both vehicles left with front-end damage.
According to the police report, a 2021 SUV traveling east and a 2022 sedan making a right turn northbound collided on 50 Avenue in Queens. The vehicles struck at the left front bumpers. The 47-year-old male SUV driver sustained a head injury and concussion. He was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. Both drivers were licensed in New York. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash caused center front-end damage to both vehicles.
Motorcyclist Thrown After Striking Parked Sedan▸A motorcycle slammed into a parked sedan on Review Avenue. The rider flew off, helmet on, blood streaming from his face. He lay conscious on the pavement. The car never moved. Driver inattention marked the crash. Metal and flesh met hard.
A motorcycle collided with a parked sedan on Review Avenue near 37th Street in Queens. The 30-year-old rider was ejected from his seat, suffering severe bleeding to his face but remained conscious. According to the police report, 'A motorcycle struck a parked sedan. The rider, 30, flew from the seat. His helmet stayed on. Blood ran from his face. He lay conscious on the pavement. The car never moved.' The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The sedan was stationary at the time of the crash and its occupants were not injured. The rider’s helmet remained on throughout the incident, as noted in the data.
Bus and Sedan Collide on Queens Street▸A bus and sedan crashed on Vandam Street in Queens. Both vehicles were making left turns when they collided. The sedan driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Driver inattention and distraction contributed to the crash.
According to the police report, a bus and a sedan collided on Vandam Street in Queens while both were making left turns. The sedan driver, a 25-year-old male, was injured with neck pain and whiplash but remained conscious. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors, along with driver inexperience for the sedan driver. The bus struck the sedan on its right side doors, while the sedan's left front bumper was damaged. The sedan driver was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. No other injuries or victims were reported.
A motorcycle slammed into a parked sedan on Review Avenue. The rider flew off, helmet on, blood streaming from his face. He lay conscious on the pavement. The car never moved. Driver inattention marked the crash. Metal and flesh met hard.
A motorcycle collided with a parked sedan on Review Avenue near 37th Street in Queens. The 30-year-old rider was ejected from his seat, suffering severe bleeding to his face but remained conscious. According to the police report, 'A motorcycle struck a parked sedan. The rider, 30, flew from the seat. His helmet stayed on. Blood ran from his face. He lay conscious on the pavement. The car never moved.' The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The sedan was stationary at the time of the crash and its occupants were not injured. The rider’s helmet remained on throughout the incident, as noted in the data.
Bus and Sedan Collide on Queens Street▸A bus and sedan crashed on Vandam Street in Queens. Both vehicles were making left turns when they collided. The sedan driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Driver inattention and distraction contributed to the crash.
According to the police report, a bus and a sedan collided on Vandam Street in Queens while both were making left turns. The sedan driver, a 25-year-old male, was injured with neck pain and whiplash but remained conscious. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors, along with driver inexperience for the sedan driver. The bus struck the sedan on its right side doors, while the sedan's left front bumper was damaged. The sedan driver was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. No other injuries or victims were reported.
A bus and sedan crashed on Vandam Street in Queens. Both vehicles were making left turns when they collided. The sedan driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Driver inattention and distraction contributed to the crash.
According to the police report, a bus and a sedan collided on Vandam Street in Queens while both were making left turns. The sedan driver, a 25-year-old male, was injured with neck pain and whiplash but remained conscious. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors, along with driver inexperience for the sedan driver. The bus struck the sedan on its right side doors, while the sedan's left front bumper was damaged. The sedan driver was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. No other injuries or victims were reported.