Sep 13 - A driver in a sedan turned right at 84 St and 35 Ave in Queens and hit a 57-year-old man in a marked crosswalk. He suffered a head wound with severe bleeding and was conscious. Police cited Turning Improperly and distraction by the driver.

At 84 St and 35 Ave in Queens, a driver in a sedan made a right turn and hit a 57-year-old man who was crossing in a marked crosswalk. The man suffered a head injury with severe bleeding and was conscious at the scene. According to the police report, the driver’s actions included "Turning Improperly" and "Driver Inattention/Distraction." Police recorded these driver errors in the crash file. The vehicle’s right front bumper was the point of impact, consistent with a turning strike. The pedestrian location was listed as an intersection crosswalk. No contributing factor is assigned to the pedestrian in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4842268 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-02

• 16-year-old girl struck and killed in Queens, CBS New York, Published 2025-09-13

Sep 10 - A sedan driver turned right at 74 St and 31 Ave in Queens. He hit a cyclist riding straight. The cyclist, 45, suffered crush injuries to his lower leg. Police listed no contributing factors.

At 74 St and 31 Ave in Queens, a sedan driver turned right and hit a bicyclist who was riding straight ahead. The bicyclist, a 45-year-old man, suffered crush injuries to his knee and lower leg. According to the police report, the sedan was making a right turn and the bicyclist was going straight when they collided. Police recorded no contributing factors or specific driver errors in the dataset for this crash. The driver is listed as a 74-year-old man. Injury information for the driver is noted as unspecified. Vehicle data lists a 2008 Nissan sedan with impact at the right front bumper. The bike shows impact at the left front.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4841745 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-02

Sep 8 - Two people on a bike and a driver in a sedan collided at 73 St and 31 Ave in Queens. Impact damaged the sedan's right-side doors. A 25-year-old bike passenger suffered an arm bruise. Police recorded driver inattention and inexperience.

At 73 St and 31 Ave in Queens, a driver in a sedan and two people on a bike collided while heading east. A 25-year-old woman riding as a passenger on the bike was injured with an arm contusion. The 29-year-old male rider was listed with an unspecified injury. According to the police report, contributing factors included Driver Inattention/Distraction and Driver Inexperience. Police recorded driver inattention. The sedan showed impact to the right-side doors. The crash occurred around 6:15 p.m. in zip code 11370.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4841239 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-02

Sep 8 - On 31 Ave at 73 St, a Ford sedan driver turned left and hit a 45-year-old man on a bike going straight. Police recorded Failure to Yield Right-of-Way by the driver. The rider suffered arm abrasions and stayed conscious.

At 6:12 p.m. in Queens, at 31 Ave and 73 St, a Ford sedan driver making a left turn hit a 45-year-old man riding east on 31 Ave. The cyclist suffered abrasions to his arm and hand and was conscious at the scene. According to the police report, the bicyclist was traveling straight east and the driver was making a left turn. Police recorded Failure to Yield Right-of-Way by the driver. The sedan showed front-end damage. No other injuries were reported in the data. The crash involved two vehicles: a bike and a 2016 Ford sedan registered in New York.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4840981 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-02

• Queens teen with autism fatally struck by car after going missing from LI school, NY Daily News, Published 2025-09-05

Sep 3 - Two westbound drivers collided on 35 Ave at 95 St in Queens. A 14-year-old rear-seat passenger took a neck injury. He was conscious. Police recorded driver inattention/distraction.

A driver in a Toyota SUV and a driver in a sedan, both heading west on 35 Ave at 95 St in Queens, collided while going straight. The impact hit the SUV’s right front and the sedan’s left front. A 14-year-old boy riding in the right rear seat was injured with neck pain, reported as whiplash, and remained conscious. According to the police report, both drivers were going straight ahead and Driver Inattention/Distraction was a contributing factor. No other injuries are listed in the data. The crash was logged at 3:25 p.m., zip code 11372. Police recorded driver inattention/distraction; no other driver errors were noted in the file.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4840393 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-02

Aug 26 - Sedan east on Astoria Boulevard met pickup north on 80th Street. Both blew the signal. Steel met steel. The sedan driver was hurt. Blood on the arm. Sirens cut the heat. Queens held its breath at the light they ignored.

A Nissan sedan traveling east on Astoria Boulevard collided with a GMC pickup heading north on 80th Street. One person was injured: the 34-year-old female sedan driver suffered an arm abrasion. According to the police report, the contributing factors were “Traffic Control Disregarded” for both drivers. The data lists driver errors as Traffic Control Disregarded for each vehicle and multiple occupants. The sedan’s front end struck; the pickup showed damage to its right rear quarter. No pedestrians or cyclists were listed, but the crash shows how disregard for the signal harms people inside and outside cars alike.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4837883 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-02

Aug 23 - A driver making a left turn hit a 34-year-old man crossing Northern Boulevard near 88th Street. He suffered a lower-leg contusion and remained conscious. Police recorded driver distraction and failure to yield as causes.

The driver of a sedan made a left turn on Northern Boulevard near 88th Street and hit a 34-year-old male pedestrian who was crossing outside an intersection. The pedestrian suffered a lower-leg contusion and was conscious at the scene. According to the police report, contributing factors were "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way." Police recorded failure to yield by the driver. The report also notes the pedestrian was crossing with no signal or crosswalk, mentioned after the driver errors. Damage and point of impact were listed at the vehicle's center front end.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4838208 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-02

Aug 19 - Local officials backed DOT's protected bike lanes under the elevated 31st Street tracks. A New York State Supreme Court issued a temporary injunction that paused the plan. Leaders urged the city to move the separated lanes forward to protect cyclists and pedestrians.

Bill/file number: none. Status: press release; plan supported by local officials but temporarily blocked by a New York State Supreme Court temporary injunction. Committee: N/A. Key date: 2025-08-19 (press statement). The matter titled "Elected officials outline continued support for 31st Street protected bike lanes in Astoria" urges DOT to install protected lanes beneath the elevated tracks. Council Member Tiffany Cabán and Assembly Member Jessica González-Rojas publicly backed the project. A state senator also expressed support (name withheld). Safety analysts note protected bike lanes under elevated tracks expand safe cycling infrastructure, reduce motor-vehicle-bicycle conflicts, and support mode shift to active travel; benefits depend on continuous, well-lit, accessible design to protect equity and nighttime safety.

• Elected officials outline continued support for 31st Street protected bike lanes in Astoria, AMNY, Published 2025-08-19

Aug 17 - Two cars met nose to nose on 37th Avenue in Jackson Heights. Metal screamed. A woman driver hurt her neck. Police flagged failure to yield and alcohol. Streets gave no mercy.

Two vehicles collided head-on at 95-22 37th Avenue in Queens. A female driver in an SUV was injured, reporting neck pain. Other occupants were listed with unspecified injuries. According to the police report, contributing factors were “Failure to Yield Right-of-Way” and “Alcohol Involvement.” Driver errors led the crash, with failure to yield named first. Alcohol involvement was recorded for multiple parties. The report also notes “View Obstructed/Limited.” No pedestrians or cyclists were listed among the injured in the data provided.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4835808 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-02

Aug 13 - A driver struck a man crossing 155th Street near JFK. The driver fled. The man died at Jamaica Hospital. Police search for answers. Seventeen killed in Queens South this year. The toll climbs.

Gothamist (2025-08-13) reports a 52-year-old man was killed crossing 155th Street and South Conduit Avenue near JFK Airport at 2:30 a.m. The driver fled. Police said, "the driver hit the 52-year-old man as he crossed" and left the scene. No vehicle description was released. NYPD data shows 17 traffic deaths in Queens South this year, up from 13 last year. The incident highlights ongoing risks for pedestrians and the persistent issue of hit-and-run drivers in the area.

• Hit-And-Run Kills Pedestrian Near JFK, Gothamist, Published 2025-08-13

Aug 12 - Westbound SUV slammed a stopped taxi on Northern Boulevard at 71st Street in Queens. The cab took the hit in the back. The SUV’s nose crumpled. One driver was hurt. Police cite distraction. Traffic turned to metal and pain.

A westbound SUV struck the rear of a stopped taxi on Northern Boulevard at 71st Street in Queens. The taxi was stopped in traffic; the SUV was going straight. One driver, a 32-year-old man, was injured with back pain and internal complaints. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Driver Inattention/Distraction.” The crash profile shows classic rear-end impact: center front of the SUV into the center back of the taxi. Driver error led the list. Only after that does equipment appear in the record, including seat belts noted for both drivers. No pedestrians or cyclists were reported hurt.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4834556 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-02

Aug 12 - A right‑turning Tesla struck a westbound cyclist at 68 St and 32 Ave in Queens. The rider went down hard. Arm fractured. Conscious at the scene. Police cite Failure to Yield. Another day, same corner danger.

A Tesla sedan making a right turn collided with a westbound cyclist at 68 St and 32 Ave in Queens. The bicyclist, a 25-year-old woman, suffered an arm fracture and was conscious after the crash. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.” The sedan struck the bike’s left front, and the car showed damage to its right-front quarter panel, consistent with a turn into a rider’s path. Driver errors include Failure to Yield. Only after those actions does equipment appear in the data: the report lists “Helmet (Motorcycle Only)” under safety equipment for the cyclist.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4835000 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-02

Aug 12 - A speeding 84-year-old driver killed himself and two pedestrians in Astoria. Elected officials demanded 20 mph limits, protected bike lanes, universal daylighting, and more automated enforcement. Analysts say systemwide changes reduce traffic violence and protect pedestrians and cyclists.

Matter: "UPDATE: Speeding Senior Driver Kills Self and Two Pedestrians in Astoria, Pols Call for 20 MPH Limit." Date: August 12, 2025. Bill number: none — no bill filed. Status: advocacy and public calls; Committee: N/A. Council Member Tiffany Cabán publicly demanded a 20 mph city limit, protected bike lanes, universal daylighting, and full street safety plans. Zohran Mamdani pushed acceleration of Sammy’s Law, limits on car traffic near schools, and expanded automated enforcement. Assembly Member Jessica González-Rojas voiced support. Transportation Alternatives urged using Sammy’s Law to lower limits. Safety analysts note the focus is on system-wide interventions such as lower speed limits, protected lanes, and automated enforcement, proven to cut traffic violence and improve safety for pedestrians and cyclists.

• UPDATE: Speeding Senior Driver Kills Self and Two Pedestrians in Astoria, Pols Call for 20 MPH Limit, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2025-08-12

Aug 12 - A speeding car tore through Astoria. The driver struck two men at a coffee cart. All three died. Parked cars blocked sightlines. The street was narrow. Danger came fast and left devastation.

Streetsblog NYC (2025-08-12) reports an 84-year-old driver sped onto 42nd Street in Astoria, hitting two pedestrians and a coffee cart. The crash killed the driver and both men. Streetsblog notes, 'The block has several auto repair shops that leave cars parked all over the sidewalk, limiting visibility.' The article highlights the city's power to lower speed limits to 20 mph, granted by the state legislature, but points out that local officials did not mention this in their initial responses. The crash underscores the risks of speeding and poor street design.

• Speeding Driver Kills Two Pedestrians in Astoria, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2025-08-12

Aug 8 - The driver of an SUV turned left and hit a motorcycle on Roosevelt Avenue. A 31-year-old woman riding as a motorcycle passenger suffered hip and leg contusions. Police listed driver inattention/distraction for both drivers.

The driver of an SUV made a left turn and collided with a motorcycle that was going straight at 77-01 Roosevelt Avenue. A 31-year-old woman riding as a passenger on the motorcycle suffered contusions to her hip and upper leg. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was listed as a contributing factor for both vehicles. Police records list the SUV point of impact at the right front quarter panel and the motorcycle at the center front end. The accident summaries note the crash left four others with unspecified injuries. The report attributes the crash to driver inattention rather than roadway or victim actions.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4834525 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-02

Aug 8 - A sedan driver and a dirt bike rider collided on Roosevelt Ave at 2:45 a.m. The 25-year-old rider was thrown and suffered a leg fracture. Police recorded driver inattention and unsafe speed.

A sedan driver and a dirt bike rider collided at 78-01 Roosevelt Avenue in Queens at 2:45 a.m. The 25-year-old rider was partially ejected and sustained a fractured lower leg. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Unsafe Speed' contributed to the crash. Both operators were recorded as going straight ahead. Police noted impact to the sedan’s right front bumper and the dirt bike’s front end. No other serious injuries were reported. The data identifies the injured person as the rider; the sedan driver was not reported injured.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4833521 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-02

Aug 8 - DOT will install protected bike lanes and traffic calming on 31st Street in Astoria. Business owners sued to stop it. The corridor has 190 injuries, 12 severe, 2 deaths since 2020. DOT vows to defend the redesign.

"DOT Stands By Astoria Safety Project Despite Foes’ Anti-Bike Lawsuit." No bill number; not before the City Council or any committee. DOT reaffirmed the redesign on August 8, 2025 after business owners sued following a heated June community board meeting. The plan adds protected bike lanes on both sides of 31st Street and painted pedestrian islands. DOT spokesman Will Livingston said, "We stand firmly behind this project and will defend our work in court." Council Member Tiffany Caban, Sen. Kristen Gonzalez, and Assembly Member Jessica González-Rojas signed a letter supporting the project in June. Implementing protected bike lanes and traffic calming measures is proven to reduce injuries for all road users, encourage mode shift, and improve street equity in this high-crash corridor.

• DOT Stands By Astoria Safety Project Despite Foes’ Anti-Bike Lawsuit, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2025-08-08

Aug 4 - Two eastbound sedans collided on Junction Boulevard at Northern Boulevard. A 57-year-old right rear passenger suffered whiplash and back injuries. Police recorded driver inattention and driver inexperience as contributing factors.

Two drivers headed east on Junction Boulevard collided at Northern Boulevard. According to the police report, a 57-year-old right rear passenger was injured and complained of whiplash and back pain. The report notes center front impact on one vehicle and center back impact on the other. Police recorded "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Driver Inexperience" as contributing factors. The injured occupant was conscious, not ejected, and listed as wearing a lap belt and harness. The crash damaged both vehicles at their center ends and left one passenger hurt.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4832793 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-02