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Oct 22 - A sedan struck a moped from behind on 39 Avenue in Queens. The moped carried two men; one passenger suffered back injuries and whiplash. The sedan driver showed inattention and followed too closely. The injured passenger remained conscious but hurt.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling west on 39 Avenue rear-ended a moped also traveling west. The moped had two occupants, including a 48-year-old female passenger who sustained back injuries and whiplash. The report lists driver errors as "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Following Too Closely" by the sedan driver. The injured passenger was not ejected and was conscious after the crash. The moped driver was unlicensed. No safety equipment was noted for the injured passenger. The sedan's right front bumper struck the left side doors of the moped, causing injury to the passenger. The report does not attribute any fault to the victims.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4672935 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Oct 16 - A 29-year-old woman driving a sedan suffered neck injuries after an SUV backed into her vehicle on 104th Street in Queens. The impact struck the sedan’s right rear bumper. The driver remained conscious but complained of whiplash.

According to the police report, a 29-year-old female sedan driver was injured when an SUV backed unsafely into her vehicle on 104th Street in Queens. The collision occurred at the right rear bumper of the sedan and the right front bumper of the SUV. The sedan driver suffered neck injuries and complained of whiplash but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors, along with unsafe backing by the SUV driver. Both vehicles had a single female occupant. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4671139 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Oct 16 - A 37-year-old man on an e-scooter collided with a road sweep making a left turn on 112 Place in Queens. The e-scooter driver suffered hip and upper leg injuries. Both vehicles struck front center. The rider remained conscious and was not ejected.

According to the police report, a 37-year-old male e-scooter driver was injured in a collision with a road sweep vehicle on 112 Place, Queens. The road sweep was making a left turn while the e-scooter was traveling straight west. Both vehicles impacted at their center front ends. The e-scooter driver sustained internal injuries to the hip and upper leg but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the e-scooter driver but does not specify driver errors or helmet use as factors. The road sweep driver was licensed and traveling north. The crash highlights the dangers when motorized vehicles intersect without clear right of way.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4671775 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Oct 5 - A moped and sedan slammed head-on at 103rd Street and 37th Avenue. Steel twisted. A 49-year-old man, helmetless, took the brunt. His body broke. Aggressive driving and traffic control ignored. Pain ruled the corner. No shield. Only injury.

A moped and a sedan collided head-on at the corner of 103rd Street and 37th Avenue in Queens. The crash left a 49-year-old moped rider with severe crush injuries to his entire body. According to the police report, 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' contributed to the crash. The moped rider was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but the primary causes listed are driver aggression and failure to obey traffic controls. The impact was direct and violent, leaving the vulnerable rider conscious but badly hurt. The report details a scene of chaos and pain, with systemic danger exposed by reckless actions behind the wheel.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4669404 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Sep 30 - A 50-year-old male driver suffered back injuries in a Queens crash. His SUV struck the rear of a stopped sedan. The impact damaged both vehicles’ center ends. The driver was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness.

According to the police report, a 50-year-old male driver in a 2007 Ford SUV traveling west on Northern Boulevard rear-ended a stopped 2016 sedan. The collision caused center front end damage to the SUV and center back end damage to the sedan. The driver, who was wearing a lap belt and harness, sustained internal back injuries but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists driver errors as "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Following Too Closely." No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4667219 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Sep 28 - A 22-year-old man was struck by a BMW sedan making a left turn on 97 Street in Queens. The driver was distracted. The pedestrian suffered knee and lower leg injuries. The crash happened at an intersection while the pedestrian crossed with the signal.

According to the police report, a 22-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing 97 Street at an intersection in Queens. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a 2020 BMW sedan, traveling west and making a left turn, struck him with its right front bumper. The pedestrian sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, and was in shock. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The driver was licensed in New Jersey and was the sole occupant of the vehicle. No contributing factors related to the pedestrian were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4666327 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Sep 28 - Council calls for scramble crosswalks at school zones. Kids cross in all directions. Cars stop. Too many crashes near schools. NYPD cut crossing guards. Council wants state to act. Session ended, bill filed.

Resolution 0792-2023, filed by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, urges Albany to pass A.5001-A/S.2515-B. The bill would require scramble crosswalks at school entrances during arrival and dismissal. The matter, introduced September 28, 2023, was sponsored by Council Members Hanif (primary), Brooks-Powers, Restler, and Riley. The resolution states: 'establishing scramble crosswalks leading to and from school buildings during times of student arrival and dismissal.' The council highlights a surge in crashes near schools and the loss of 486 NYPD crossing guards. The bill aims to cut deadly conflict between cars and children. The session ended with the bill filed, not enacted.

• File Res 0792-2023, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2023-09-28

Sep 28 - Council calls for scramble crosswalks at schools. Kids cross in all directions. Cars stop. Fewer deadly conflicts. NYPD cut crossing guards. Streets stay dangerous. Council pushes Albany for action.

Resolution Res 0792-2023 was filed by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced September 28, 2023, and filed at session’s end, it urges Albany to pass A.5001-A/S.2515-B. The matter: 'establishing scramble crosswalks leading to and from school buildings during times of student arrival and dismissal.' Council Members Hanif (primary), Brooks-Powers, Restler, and Riley sponsored. The bill responds to deadly crashes near schools and NYPD’s cut of 486 crossing guards. Scramble crosswalks stop all cars so kids cross in every direction, cutting conflicts. The Council wants the state to act before more children are hurt.

• File Res 0792-2023, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2023-09-28

Sep 28 - Council calls for scramble crosswalks at schools. Kids cross in all directions. Cars stop. Fewer deadly conflicts. NYPD cut crossing guards. Streets stay dangerous. Council pushes Albany for action.

Resolution Res 0792-2023 was filed by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced September 28, 2023, and filed at session’s end, it urges Albany to pass A.5001-A/S.2515-B. The matter: 'establishing scramble crosswalks leading to and from school buildings during times of student arrival and dismissal.' Council Members Hanif (primary), Brooks-Powers, Restler, and Riley sponsored. The bill responds to deadly crashes near schools and NYPD’s cut of 486 crossing guards. Scramble crosswalks stop all cars so kids cross in every direction, cutting conflicts. The Council wants the state to act before more children are hurt.

• File Res 0792-2023, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2023-09-28

Sep 26 - A sedan and another car collided on Roosevelt Avenue. A 19-year-old unlicensed driver suffered whiplash and full-body injuries. Police cite driver distraction. The impact struck the sedan’s right front. No ejection.

According to the police report, a collision took place on Roosevelt Avenue in Queens between a sedan and another vehicle. The 19-year-old male driver of the second vehicle, who was unlicensed, sustained whiplash and injuries to his entire body. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The sedan, driven by a licensed woman, was traveling west and was struck on its right front quarter panel. The unlicensed driver was also headed west, attempting to pass at the time of the crash. No other contributing factors were listed.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4682859 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Sep 14 - Two SUVs collided eastbound on 34 Avenue in Queens. The lead vehicle was struck from behind. The striking driver, impaired by alcohol and speeding, suffered shoulder and upper arm injuries and whiplash. Both vehicles sustained front and rear damage.

According to the police report, two SUVs traveling eastbound on 34 Avenue in Queens collided when the trailing vehicle struck the lead vehicle from behind. The driver of the rear SUV, a 52-year-old man, was injured with shoulder and upper arm trauma and complained of whiplash. The report lists alcohol involvement and unsafe speed as contributing factors for the striking driver. Both vehicles sustained damage to their center front and center back ends respectively. The driver was licensed in New York and was not ejected from the vehicle but was in shock. No other persons were reported injured.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4662577 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Sep 1 - Two sedans crashed on 98 Street. Both drivers were male and licensed. One driver suffered a facial contusion. The impact hit the left front bumper of one car and the center front end of the other. Failure to yield caused the crash.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on 98 Street. Both drivers were licensed men traveling straight ahead. The point of impact was the left front bumper of the Ford and the center front end of the Honda. One driver, age 40, sustained a facial contusion and was injured but conscious. The report lists Failure to Yield Right-of-Way as the contributing factor. No occupants were ejected. Both vehicles had damage consistent with the described impact points. The report does not specify any other contributing factors or safety equipment. The crash resulted in injury to one occupant and significant vehicle damage.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4658728 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Aug 31 - A sedan turning left struck a bicyclist traveling east on 34 Avenue in Queens. The cyclist suffered bruises and full-body injuries but was conscious and wearing a helmet. The driver was distracted, causing the collision at the sedan’s right side doors.

According to the police report, a 28-year-old male bicyclist was injured when a 2018 Honda sedan made a left turn and collided with him on 34 Avenue in Queens. The bicyclist was traveling straight eastbound and was struck on the center front end of his bike. The sedan impacted the right side doors. The bicyclist sustained contusions and bruises to his entire body but remained conscious and was wearing a helmet. The report lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as a contributing factor to the crash. No other driver errors or victim actions were noted. The cyclist was not ejected from his bike.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4661400 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Aug 26 - Tow truck hit sedan turning left on Northern Boulevard. Both sedan occupants, ages 72 and 41, suffered whiplash and full-body trauma. Driver inattention and improper turn fueled the crash.

According to the police report, a tow truck traveling east on Northern Boulevard struck a sedan making a left turn onto 98 Street. The sedan’s right side was hit by the truck’s front. Both sedan occupants—a 72-year-old driver and a 41-year-old passenger—were injured with whiplash and trauma to the entire body. The report lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Turning Improperly" as contributing factors. The tow truck driver was licensed and driving straight. Neither occupant was ejected. The crash underscores the risks posed by driver distraction and improper turns in Queens.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4657319 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Aug 25 - A box truck slammed into a slowing sedan in Queens. Three men in the sedan suffered upper arm injuries. Police cite driver distraction. The sedan’s rear crumpled. The truck rolled on, undamaged.

According to the police report, a box truck traveling south on 37 Avenue struck the center rear of a sedan that was slowing or stopping. Three men inside the sedan, including the driver, were injured with upper arm trauma. All were conscious and restrained. The sedan’s back end was damaged. The box truck, carrying two, showed no damage. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. No ejections occurred. The crash left the sedan’s occupants hurt and exposed the danger of distraction behind the wheel.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4657321 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Aug 23 - Council and advocates clash over mopeds, e-bikes, and delivery safety. Cars still kill most. Workers ride illegal mopeds for survival. Tech giants dodge blame. Council calls for more bike lanes, charging stations, and corporate accountability. Enforcement alone cannot fix broken streets.

"The solution here is for the delivery app companies, Grubhub, Uber Eats, DoorDash, to actually overhaul them. It’s not fair that the deliveristas are underpaid, and then on top of that, have to buy their own whatever it is, an e-bike. I don’t blame them for making this switch." -- Jessica Ramos

On August 23, 2023, Council Member Brad Hoylman-Sigal (District 47) and others debated New York City’s so-called 'moped crisis.' The matter, titled 'The City Needs a Systemic Fix, Justice for Workers and Accountability by Tech Giants,' exposes how delivery workers, squeezed by low pay and unsafe roads, turn to illegal mopeds. Council Member Alexa Aviles demanded rapid expansion of e-bike charging stations and resources for workers. State Sen. Jessica Ramos blamed app companies for shifting costs onto underpaid deliveristas. Advocacy leaders like Carl Mahaney rejected crackdowns, calling for dedicated space instead. Jon Orcutt criticized City Hall’s blindspot on traffic rules. The debate centered on expanding bike lanes, building charging infrastructure, holding tech companies accountable, and buyback programs for unsafe batteries. No direct safety analyst assessment was provided, but the discussion highlights deep systemic failures endangering vulnerable road users.

• The Moped Crisis — An Analysis: The City Needs a Systemic Fix, Justice for Workers and Accountability by Tech Giants, streetsblog.org, Published 2023-08-23

Aug 23 - Delivery workers ride mopeds on dangerous streets. Tech giants profit. City infrastructure lags. Cars and trucks kill most. Enforcement is scattershot. Officials call for safe lanes, charging stations, and real accountability. The crisis demands a fix beyond punishing workers.

This policy debate, published August 23, 2023, analyzes New York City’s 'moped crisis.' The article, reviewed by Streetsblog NYC, highlights systemic failures: unsafe streets, lack of charging infrastructure, and tech companies shifting risk onto underpaid delivery workers. Council Member Alexa Aviles urges rapid expansion of e-bike charging stations and blames corporate greed. State Senators Jessica Ramos and Brad Hoylman-Sigal call for industry accountability and a standardized, safe delivery vehicle. The matter summary states, 'The city needs a systemic fix, justice for workers and accountability by tech giants.' Advocacy groups reject punitive crackdowns on workers, pushing instead for expanded bike lanes and public infrastructure. The piece concludes that only a multi-pronged, structural approach—never just enforcement—will protect vulnerable road users and delivery workers alike.

• The Moped Crisis — An Analysis: The City Needs a Systemic Fix, Justice for Workers and Accountability by Tech Giants, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2023-08-23

Aug 15 - A sedan turned left on Northern Boulevard and struck a westbound moped. The young moped driver suffered leg injuries. Police cite improper turning and driver inexperience as causes.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling north on Northern Boulevard made an improper left turn and hit a moped heading west. The moped driver, an 18-year-old woman, was injured in her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists 'Turning Improperly' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors for the sedan driver. The moped driver was unlicensed and not wearing safety equipment. The crash impact was to the left side of the moped and the front of the sedan. The moped’s left front quarter panel was damaged. The moped driver was conscious and not ejected.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4654655 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Aug 10 - A sedan struck a parked vehicle on 112th Street in Queens. The driver suffered shoulder and upper arm injuries. Police cited unsafe speed as a factor. The collision caused damage to both vehicles’ rear and front bumpers.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on 112th Street in Queens rear-ended a parked vehicle. The driver, a 24-year-old male occupant, was injured with contusions and bruises to his shoulder and upper arm but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists unsafe speed as the contributing factor. The collision damaged the right front bumper of the moving sedan and the right rear bumper of the parked car. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The driver’s error of unsafe speed led to the crash. The parked vehicles were stationary at the time of impact.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4653177 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Aug 9 - Two sedans collided on 114 Street in Queens. One driver suffered bruises over his entire body. The crash happened as both vehicles traveled east. The injured man was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness.

According to the police report, two sedans traveling east on 114 Street in Queens collided in a rear-end crash. The driver of the struck vehicle, a 28-year-old man, sustained contusions and bruises over his entire body but was conscious and not ejected. Both vehicles were going straight ahead when the impact occurred at the center back end of the lead sedan and the center front end of the striking sedan. The report lists "Following Too Closely" as the contributing factor, indicating the trailing driver failed to maintain a safe distance. The injured driver was properly restrained with a lap belt and harness. No other contributing factors were specified.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4653179 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19