Sep 29 - Two sedans crashed head-on on Roosevelt Avenue in Queens. The 23-year-old driver suffered back injuries and whiplash. Police cited improper lane usage as the cause. Both vehicles sustained damage to their front and rear quarters.

According to the police report, two sedans traveling in opposite directions on Roosevelt Avenue collided. The 23-year-old male driver of one vehicle was injured, suffering back pain and whiplash. He was conscious and restrained by a lap belt. The collision involved impact to the left rear quarter panel of one sedan and the left front bumper of the other. The report lists "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" as the contributing factor. No other driver errors or victim actions were noted. Both vehicles were occupied by a single driver and sustained damage consistent with the described points of impact.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4666510 - 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 18 - SUV driver turned aggressively on VanCleef Street. Collision with sedan left two men bruised. Both injured, both conscious. Police cite aggressive driving and improper turn. System failed to protect.

According to the police report, an unlicensed SUV driver turned aggressively from a parked position on VanCleef Street in Queens and struck a sedan traveling east. The SUV’s right front quarter hit the sedan’s left front. Two men were hurt: the sedan’s 36-year-old driver suffered knee and leg bruises, and the SUV’s 48-year-old front passenger had arm injuries. Both were conscious and restrained. The report lists aggressive driving and improper turning as contributing factors. No pedestrians were involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4663557 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Sep 16 - A 59-year-old woman was injured crossing Corona Avenue. A sedan made an improper left turn and hit her at the intersection. She suffered a neck contusion. The driver failed to yield right-of-way. The impact damaged the sedan’s left front bumper.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling northeast on Corona Avenue made an improper left turn and struck a 59-year-old female pedestrian crossing with the signal at the intersection. The pedestrian suffered a neck contusion and was injured. The report lists the driver’s errors as "Turning Improperly" and "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way." The vehicle’s left front bumper was damaged on impact. The pedestrian was not at fault and was crossing legally. The driver was licensed and operating a 2017 Honda sedan with two occupants. The crash highlights the dangers posed by improper turning and failure to yield to pedestrians.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4665460 - 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 21 - A moped driver, 18, suffered knee and lower leg abrasions in Queens. The crash happened at 49-04 111 Street. The moped struck another vehicle turning left. Driver distraction and inexperience contributed. The rider was conscious and not ejected.

According to the police report, an 18-year-old male moped driver was injured in a collision in Queens at 49-04 111 Street. The moped was traveling south going straight ahead when it struck a vehicle making a left turn westbound. The point of impact was the center front end of the moped and the right front bumper of the other vehicle. The moped driver suffered abrasions to the knee, lower leg, and foot but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report lists driver errors as 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' for the moped operator. No safety equipment was used by the rider. The other vehicle's details are unspecified, and no occupants were reported.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4661621 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Aug 6 - A man rode his motorscooter into the dark on 97th Street. He struck head-on. The Honda’s bumper crushed his skull. He died there, helmetless, thrown from the seat. The street stayed quiet. Only the machines remained.

A 36-year-old man riding a ZAIZHOU motorscooter was killed in a head-on crash with a Honda SUV on 97th Street near 50th Avenue in Queens. According to the police report, the man was unlicensed and wore no helmet. He was thrown from his seat and suffered fatal crush injuries to the head beneath the SUV’s left front bumper. The SUV driver held a permit. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The victim’s lack of helmet and license are noted only after the absence of driver errors. The crash left one dead at the scene, marking another fatal collision on Queens streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4651852 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Aug 1 - A motorcycle struck a parked sedan on Alstyne Avenue in Queens. The motorcyclist was ejected and suffered neck injuries and bruises. Both vehicles were damaged on their left and front ends. The driver was conscious at the scene.

According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling west passed a parked sedan on Alstyne Avenue in Queens and collided with the sedan's left side doors. The motorcyclist, a 35-year-old male wearing a helmet, was ejected from the motorcycle and sustained neck injuries and contusions. The sedan was occupied by a licensed male driver who was parked at the time of impact. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The motorcyclist's helmet was noted, but no other safety equipment or victim actions were cited as factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4650988 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jul 30 - A motorscooter hit a 77-year-old woman at 111 Street and 52 Avenue. She suffered a head bruise but stayed conscious. Police cite driver inattention. The crash left the pedestrian injured at the intersection.

According to the police report, a motorscooter traveling east on 111 Street struck a 77-year-old female pedestrian at the intersection with 52 Avenue in Queens. The pedestrian was at the intersection but not in the roadway when the collision happened. She sustained a head contusion and remained conscious after the impact. The point of impact was the left front bumper of the motorscooter, which was going straight ahead. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. No other driver errors or victim actions contributed to the crash. The pedestrian was not ejected and was not reported as wearing any safety equipment.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4661626 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jul 26 - A westbound SUV struck a parked sedan on Horace Harding Expressway. The sedan’s driver, a 59-year-old man, suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Police cited driver inattention as the cause. Both vehicles sustained damage to their rear and front ends.

According to the police report, a 59-year-old male driver was injured when his parked sedan was hit from behind by a westbound SUV on Horace Harding Expressway in Queens. The driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The SUV struck the sedan’s left rear quarter panel with its right front bumper. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The sedan was stationary before the crash, while the SUV was traveling straight ahead. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4649043 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jul 22 - A moped and sedan collided on Roosevelt Avenue in Queens. The sedan was merging eastbound when it struck the moped head-on. A 15-year-old female passenger on the moped suffered knee and lower leg bruises. Both vehicles showed front-end damage.

According to the police report, a 2023 moped traveling eastbound was struck by a 2018 BMW sedan merging eastbound on Roosevelt Avenue in Queens. The point of impact was the center front end of the moped and the left front bumper of the sedan. The moped carried two occupants, including a 15-year-old female passenger who sustained contusions and bruises to her knee, lower leg, and foot. She was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The sedan had one licensed female driver. The report lists no specific contributing factors but notes the sedan was merging at the time of collision. No safety equipment was reported for the injured passenger. The crash highlights the dangers of merging maneuvers involving vulnerable road users on mopeds.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4649679 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jul 14 - Two sedans slammed together on 111 Street. A 41-year-old driver took the hit, his leg bruised. Alcohol played a role. Metal twisted. One man hurt. The street stayed dangerous.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on 111 Street in Queens at 9:10 p.m. The 41-year-old male driver of a Toyota was injured, suffering contusions and bruises to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists alcohol involvement and improper lane usage as contributing factors. Both vehicles struck on their left panels while traveling straight in opposite directions. The injured driver was conscious and restrained. No other driver errors were listed. The crash left the Toyota driver hurt and both cars damaged.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4648143 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jul 9 - E-bike and SUV crashed head-on on National Street. The 44-year-old cyclist suffered leg injuries. Both vehicles struck front to front. No damage reported. The cyclist was conscious and not ejected.

According to the police report, a 44-year-old woman riding an e-bike collided head-on with a northbound SUV on National Street in Queens. The crash left the cyclist with bruises and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. Both vehicles struck each other at the center front ends. The report lists unspecified contributing factors and does not cite driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. No vehicle damage was reported. The cyclist was conscious and not ejected. No safety equipment was used by the cyclist. The SUV, a 2008 Nissan, had one occupant.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4645480 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jun 8 - Albany gets speed cameras near schools. Lawmakers pass A 7043. Cameras catch drivers who endanger kids. The program runs until 2028. Streets near schools face new watchful eyes.

Bill A 7043, titled 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of Albany,' moved forward after committee votes in June 2023. The Assembly passed it on June 6, the Senate on June 8. Patricia Fahy sponsored the bill. The measure allows speed cameras in school zones, aiming to catch drivers who speed near children. The program ends December 31, 2028. Many lawmakers voted yes, some no. The bill targets driver behavior in Albany school zones, putting enforcement where kids walk and cross.

• File A 7043, Open States, Published 2023-06-08

Jun 7 - A moped struck the left rear quarter panel of a northbound bus on 108 Street near 44 Avenue in Queens. The 16-year-old moped driver suffered knee and lower leg fractures. The crash involved driver inattention and failure to yield right-of-way.

According to the police report, a moped traveling east collided with the left rear quarter panel of a northbound bus on 108 Street in Queens. The moped driver, a 16-year-old male, was injured with fractures to his knee and lower leg. The report lists driver inattention and failure to yield right-of-way as contributing factors. The moped driver was not ejected but suffered significant injuries. The bus was occupied by a single licensed driver and was traveling straight ahead at the time. The moped was involved in a police pursuit before the crash. Damage to the moped was centered on the front end, while the bus sustained damage to its left rear bumper.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4636363 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jun 6 - Albany gets speed cameras near schools. Lawmakers pass A 7043. Cameras catch drivers who endanger kids. The program runs until 2028. Streets near schools face new watchful eyes.

Bill A 7043, titled 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of Albany,' moved forward after committee votes in June 2023. The Assembly passed it on June 6, the Senate on June 8. Patricia Fahy sponsored the bill. The measure allows speed cameras in school zones, aiming to catch drivers who speed near children. The program ends December 31, 2028. Many lawmakers voted yes, some no. The bill targets driver behavior in Albany school zones, putting enforcement where kids walk and cross.

• File A 7043, Open States, Published 2023-06-06

Jun 1 - 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 2023-06-01