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Feb 7 - A sedan collided with a moped on 100 Street in Queens. The moped carried two occupants, including a 13-year-old passenger who suffered knee and lower leg injuries. The sedan driver was licensed; the moped driver was unlicensed. Unsafe speed was cited.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on 100 Street near 35 Avenue in Queens around 12:39 a.m. A sedan traveling north struck a moped traveling east. The sedan's front center end impacted the moped's right front bumper. The moped carried two occupants, including a 13-year-old female passenger seated on the left rear position, who sustained contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. She was conscious and not ejected. The sedan driver was licensed in New York, while the moped driver was unlicensed. The report identifies 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor, highlighting driver error. No victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors. The collision resulted in injuries to the vulnerable passenger, emphasizing systemic risks posed by unlicensed operation and speeding.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4700801 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Feb 1 - An SUV hit a 12-year-old boy crossing Northern Boulevard in Queens. The right front bumper struck him. He suffered knee and leg injuries. Police cite driver inattention and inexperience. The boy survived.

According to the police report, at 15:10 on Northern Boulevard in Queens, a 12-year-old boy was struck by a southbound Chevrolet SUV. The SUV's right front bumper hit the pedestrian, causing injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. The driver was licensed in New York and traveling straight ahead. The pedestrian was conscious after the crash. The report does not list any pedestrian actions as contributing factors, focusing on the driver's errors that led to the collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4699798 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Feb 1 - A speeding SUV driver killed Yenny Baquedano, 61, in Jackson Heights. The driver fled. Councilmember Ramos demanded scramble crosswalks and real safety. Pedestrian deaths rise. Streets remain deadly. City leaders and DOT face sharp criticism for inaction.

On February 1, 2024, a hit-and-run SUV driver fatally struck Yenny Baquedano, 61, as she crossed 90th Street in Jackson Heights, Queens. The incident, reported by Streetsblog NYC, highlights a surge in pedestrian deaths—nineteen so far this year, with injuries up 2.6 percent. Councilmember Jessica Ramos, referencing two children recently hit in her district, called for scramble crosswalks outside schools and demanded urgent attention to street safety: 'I can’t keep getting calls like this.' Transportation Alternatives condemned the Department of Transportation for installing only two Leading Pedestrian Intervals on Glenwood Road since 2014, despite repeated fatalities. The group urged elected leaders to act now to prevent more deaths. The bill or action is not numbered, but the event underscores systemic failures and the urgent need for citywide safety improvements.

• Woman Fatally Struck By Hit-and-Run Driver in Queens, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2024-02-01

Jan 30 - Senate passes S 6808. The bill creates first responder safety zones. It sets speed limits in these zones. Lawmakers act after crashes and close calls. The vote is strong. The danger is real. The streets demand change.

Senate bill S 6808, titled 'Relates to establishing first responder safety zones and setting speed limits in such safety zones,' moved through committee and passed multiple Senate votes between May 2023 and March 2024. Primary sponsor John Mannion led the push, joined by Joseph P. Addabbo Jr., Iwen Chu, and Pamela Helming. The bill aims to carve out protected zones for first responders and lower speed limits in those areas. The measure passed with broad support, reflecting urgency after repeated crashes near emergency scenes. The bill’s text and votes show lawmakers responding to the deadly toll of reckless driving near first responders. Vulnerable road users—pedestrians, passengers, and responders—stand in harm’s way. The bill targets that risk.

• File S 6808, Open States, Published 2024-01-30

Jan 28 - Two sedans slammed together on 108 Street. One driver took the hit, back wrenched, neck whipped. Police blamed driver distraction. Metal bent. No one thrown. The street stayed quiet after.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on 38-12 108 Street in Queens at 2:47 AM. The crash left a 35-year-old male driver injured with back pain and whiplash. He was conscious, not ejected, and wore a lap belt and harness. Police cited 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' for both vehicles as the cause. The impact struck the center back end of one sedan, showing a rear-end hit. No other contributing factors were listed. Driver distraction led directly to the crash and the injuries that followed.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4699496 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jan 24 - SUV turned left on Northern Boulevard. Driver distracted. Hit woman outside intersection. She stayed conscious. Head bruised. City street, cold night, hard impact.

According to the police report, a Ford SUV traveling north on Northern Boulevard in Queens made a left turn and struck a female pedestrian who was not in an intersection. The point of impact was the left front quarter panel of the vehicle. The pedestrian suffered a head contusion and remained conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. No contributing factors related to the pedestrian were noted. The driver was licensed and alone in the vehicle. This crash underscores the risk posed by driver distraction during turning maneuvers on busy city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4697504 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jan 14 - Two sedans collided on Northern Boulevard in Queens. The rear car struck the front. A young passenger suffered head injuries. The driver was hurt. Police cite driver distraction as the cause.

According to the police report, two sedans traveling east on Northern Boulevard in Queens collided when the rear vehicle hit the center back end of the front vehicle. A 19-year-old female passenger suffered head injuries. The 20-year-old male driver of the front car sustained back injuries. Both were conscious and not ejected. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. No errors are attributed to the injured passenger or driver beyond distraction. The crash underscores the risk of driver distraction on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4695372 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jan 6 - A sedan traveling east on Northern Boulevard was struck from behind by another eastbound sedan. The collision caused facial abrasions to the licensed driver of the lead vehicle. Police cited unsafe speed and unlicensed driving as key factors in the crash.

According to the police report, at 12 minutes past midnight on Northern Boulevard in Queens, an unlicensed driver operating a 2019 Dodge sedan traveling east rear-ended a stopped 2022 Hyundai sedan. The impact occurred at the center back end of the lead vehicle and the center front end of the striking vehicle. The licensed driver of the lead vehicle, a 33-year-old male occupant, suffered facial abrasions and was conscious after the crash. The report identifies unsafe speed and unlicensed driving as contributing factors. The lead vehicle was stopped in traffic when struck, indicating failure by the following driver to maintain safe control. No contributing factors related to the victim’s behavior were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4693547 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jan 6 - A 20-year-old e-scooter rider suffered back and internal injuries after a vehicle hit him during a right turn on Northern Boulevard. Police cite driver error. The rider was conscious and not ejected.

According to the police report, a 20-year-old male e-scooter rider was injured in a crash on Northern Boulevard at midnight. The rider was conscious, suffered a back injury and internal complaints, and was not ejected. The e-scooter, traveling west and making a right turn, was struck on its right front quarter panel by an unspecified vehicle’s left front bumper. The report lists 'Other Vehicular' as the contributing factor, indicating driver error. No victim actions were cited as contributing factors. The collision damaged both vehicles at the points of impact.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4693001 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jan 4 - A sedan traveling west struck two pedestrians crossing outside a crosswalk in Queens. Both victims, a woman and a child, suffered bruises and lower limb injuries. The driver failed to yield right-of-way, with tinted windows cited as a contributing factor.

According to the police report, a 2017 Jeep sedan traveling west on 37 Drive in Queens struck two pedestrians, a 27-year-old woman and a 6-year-old boy, both crossing outside a designated crosswalk. The impact occurred at the vehicle's left front bumper. Both pedestrians sustained contusions and bruises to their limbs, with injuries classified as moderate. The report explicitly cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Tinted Windows' as contributing factors in the crash. The vehicle showed no damage, indicating a low-speed impact. The driver did not yield to the pedestrians, who were crossing without a signal or crosswalk. No pedestrian behaviors were listed as contributing factors. This collision highlights the dangers posed by driver errors and obstructed visibility in pedestrian crashes.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4692662 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Dec 31 - 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 2023-12-31

Dec 30 - A 41-year-old man was injured by a sedan in Queens. The driver was aggressive and distracted. The pedestrian suffered a contusion to his arm. The crash occurred at an intersection on 98 Street.

A pedestrian was injured in a crash involving a sedan in Queens. According to the police report, the driver exhibited aggressive driving and distraction, contributing to the incident. The 41-year-old male pedestrian was struck while performing other actions in the roadway, resulting in a contusion to his elbow and lower arm. The driver was traveling south on 98 Street when the collision occurred at the intersection with Northern Boulevard. There were no indications of safety equipment use by the pedestrian, and the driver was alone in the vehicle.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4691209 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Dec 23 - A 71-year-old e-bike rider suffered knee and lower leg injuries after colliding with a sedan turning right. The crash happened at 114 Street and 34 Avenue in Queens. The driver disregarded traffic control and was distracted at impact.

According to the police report, a collision occurred between an e-bike and a sedan on 114 Street near 34 Avenue in Queens. The e-bike rider, a 71-year-old man, was injured with contusions and trauma to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The sedan driver was making a right turn while the e-bike was making a left turn. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The e-bike rider was not ejected and was conscious at the scene. The sedan sustained damage to its right front bumper, and the e-bike was damaged on its left front bumper. No safety equipment was noted for the e-bike rider.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4690565 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Dec 1 - A 53-year-old woman was hit by an SUV making a left turn on 108 Street in Queens. She suffered bruises and injuries to her elbow and lower arm. The driver failed to yield right-of-way and showed inexperience. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal.

According to the police report, a 53-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing 108 Street at an intersection in Queens. The driver of a 2004 SUV, making a left turn, struck her with the vehicle's left front bumper. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to her elbow and lower arm. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal at the time of the collision. The driver’s failure to yield and inexperience led to the impact, causing the pedestrian's injuries.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4683711 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Nov 18 - SUV turned left. Sedan drove straight. Metal met metal. Three men inside the sedan hurt—neck and head injuries. Queens street, broad daylight. No one ejected. Impact left scars on steel and flesh.

According to the police report, a 2014 SUV making a left turn on Northern Boulevard collided with a 2021 sedan traveling east. The sedan’s center front struck the SUV’s right rear. Three men in the sedan, ages 29, 35, and 59, suffered neck and head injuries but stayed conscious. All wore seat belts except the right rear passenger, who had no safety equipment. The report lists 'Other Vehicular' as a contributing factor but does not specify driver errors. The SUV’s right side doors were damaged. Both drivers were licensed. No one was ejected.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4680177 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Nov 13 - A sedan made a right turn on 107 Street in Queens. The driver struck a 39-year-old male bicyclist going straight. The cyclist suffered a head contusion and bruises. The driver was distracted. The bicyclist was not wearing a helmet.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling west on 107 Street made a right turn and collided with a bicyclist also traveling west. The bicyclist, a 39-year-old man, sustained head injuries including a contusion and bruises. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The sedan's right side doors were damaged on impact. The bicyclist was not ejected but was injured and conscious. The bicyclist was not wearing a helmet. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle during the crash. No other contributing factors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4678774 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Nov 9 - SUV hit a moped’s rear on 98 Street. Young moped rider took the blow to his knee and leg. Police cite improper lane use. The street left him bruised but conscious.

According to the police report, an SUV struck a moped on 98 Street in Queens as the SUV entered a parked position. The SUV’s left front bumper hit the moped’s right rear quarter panel. The 20-year-old moped driver suffered contusions and trauma to his knee, lower leg, and foot. He was not ejected and remained conscious. The report lists "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" as a contributing factor, pointing to driver error by the SUV operator. The moped driver wore a helmet. No contributing factors were assigned to the moped driver. Both vehicles sustained damage at the points of impact.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4678298 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Nov 7 - An unlicensed e-scooter driver struck a pickup truck making a left turn on 34 Avenue in Queens. Two e-scooter occupants suffered internal injuries to elbow and back. The truck showed no damage. Unsafe speed was cited as a factor.

According to the police report, a pickup truck was making a left turn on 34 Avenue when it was struck by an e-scooter traveling westbound. The e-scooter driver, who was unlicensed, and a passenger were injured. The passenger suffered injuries to the elbow and lower arm, while the driver sustained back injuries. Both were conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The report lists unsafe speed as a contributing factor. The pickup truck, traveling north, sustained no damage and was impacted on its right rear quarter panel. The e-scooter was damaged at its center front end. No other contributing factors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4677118 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Nov 7 - Steve Cohen wants a casino at Citi Field. He promises green space and bike lanes. Renderings show paths, but crossing the Grand Central Parkway stays deadly. Locals want safer streets, not slots. Lawmakers push for community input. The fight for access continues.

Billionaire Mets owner Steve Cohen has proposed a major redevelopment of the Citi Field parking lot, including a Hard Rock casino, public park, plaza, bike lanes, and a renovated train station. The plan, called 'Metropolitan Park,' was unveiled on November 7, 2023. Assembly Member Jeffrey Aubrion introduced a bill to enable construction by 'alienating' parkland, but State Sen. Jessica Ramos, the local representative, remains skeptical. Ramos said, 'I didn't think a casino is necessary to redevelop the parking lot or create a safer pathway from 34th Street to the baseball stadium,' and stressed the need for community input: 'It's important that my neighbors look carefully at the proposal and we'll continue together with our process.' Public visioning sessions showed residents want better bike and transit connections, not gambling. The proposal highlights new bike lanes on Roosevelt Avenue and Boat Basin Place, but fails to address the hazardous crossing at Grand Central Parkway for cyclists and pedestrians. Details on funding and implementation remain unclear.

• Billionaire Mets Owner: Give Me Your Gambling Addicts and I’ll Give You Bike Lanes and Public Space, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2023-11-07

Nov 6 - An SUV turned left on Northern Boulevard. A scooter kept straight. Steel hit speed. The rider flew from his seat. He wore a helmet. Blood ran from his head. The street froze. Shock set in. The bumper cracked.

A crash at the corner of 100th Street and Northern Boulevard in Queens left a 30-year-old man injured. According to the police report, an SUV turned left while a motorscooter continued straight. The two vehicles collided. The scooter rider, helmeted, was ejected and suffered severe bleeding from the head. He was in shock. The SUV’s right front bumper cracked. The police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The scooter rider’s helmet is noted, but the primary cause remains driver inattention. No pedestrians or other passengers were reported injured.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4676856 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19