Nov 27 - A moped traveling west on Roosevelt Ave hit a pedestrian crossing 99 St at a marked crosswalk. The pedestrian suffered a head abrasion and was conscious. Police cited unsafe speed and failure to yield right-of-way by the moped driver.

According to the police report, a moped traveling west on Roosevelt Ave collided with a pedestrian crossing 99 St at a marked crosswalk without a crossing signal. The pedestrian sustained a head abrasion and was conscious at the scene. The point of impact was the center front end of the moped, which showed damage consistent with the collision. The report identifies the moped driver's unsafe speed and failure to yield right-of-way as contributing factors. The pedestrian was crossing legally at the intersection, and no contributing factors were attributed to the pedestrian. This crash highlights driver errors, specifically unsafe speed and failure to yield, as central causes of the injury.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4774786 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Nov 21 - Council weighs Adams’s City of Yes plan. Mayoral challengers back the original, urge no watering down. They want housing, not parking. Council may weaken it. The fight is over homes versus cars. Vulnerable road users watch as parking mandates hang in the balance.

On November 21, 2024, the City Council debated Mayor Adams’s City of Yes zoning proposal, which aims to boost housing and scrap mandatory parking citywide. The Council may weaken the plan by creating a three-tiered system, risking fewer new homes. Mayoral challengers Zellnor Myrie, Brad Lander, Scott Stringer, Jessica Ramos, and Zohran Mamdani—all Democrats—strongly support the original plan. Myrie urges, 'resist efforts to revise the proposal in any way that would yield fewer homes.' Lander calls for ending exclusionary zoning and prioritizing housing over parking. Stringer calls the plan a 'small step.' Mamdani opposes changes that reduce housing or water down parking elimination. Ramos would vote yes but wants to protect neighborhood character. The Council’s decision will shape the city’s streets, homes, and the future for those outside cars.

• What Do the Mayoral Candidates Think Of ‘City of Yes’?, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2024-11-21

Nov 13 - Council demands DOT show its work. The law forces public updates on every street safety project. No more hiding delays. No more silent cost overruns. Progress for bus riders, cyclists, and walkers must be tracked and posted.

Int 1105-2024 became law on May 10, 2025, after action by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The bill, sponsored by Julie Won and co-sponsored by Brooks-Powers, Hanif, Ayala, and others, amends the city code to require the Department of Transportation to post annual and monthly updates on all projects tied to the streets master plan. The law’s title: 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to tracking progress made towards the requirements of the streets master plan.' It forces transparency on protected bike lanes, bus lanes, pedestrian signals, and upgrades. The public will see delays, costs, and status. No more secrets. The mayor returned it unsigned, but the law stands.

• File Int 1105-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2024-11-13

Oct 31 - A pedestrian suffered head injuries and shock after a sedan struck her at an intersection in Queens. The driver, unlicensed and distracted, made a left turn and failed to yield. The victim was crossing with the signal and sustained serious injuries.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 8:47 AM on 41 Avenue in Queens. An 18-year-old female pedestrian was crossing with the signal at the intersection when a 2014 Ford sedan, traveling north and making a left turn, struck her with its left front bumper. The driver was unlicensed and cited for inattention and distraction, as well as inexperience. The pedestrian sustained head injuries and was in shock, complaining of pain and nausea. The vehicle sustained no damage. The report explicitly identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. The pedestrian's crossing with the signal is noted but not cited as a contributing factor. The incident highlights systemic danger posed by unlicensed and distracted drivers failing to yield to pedestrians.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4774416 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Oct 28 - A 30-year-old woman suffered arm injuries and shock after a collision with a Ford SUV at Roosevelt Avenue in Queens. The pedestrian was struck while in the roadway, sustaining moderate injuries without visible complaints.

According to the police report, a 30-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Roosevelt Avenue in Queens around 8:53 p.m. The pedestrian was located in the roadway when struck by a Ford SUV. The report notes the pedestrian suffered injuries to her elbow, lower arm, and hand, and was in shock. There are no listed contributing factors or driver errors cited in the report, and no visible complaints were recorded. The pedestrian’s actions are described as "Other Actions in Roadway," but no driver violations or failures are specified. The vehicle involved was a Ford SUV registered in New York, with no occupants other than the driver. The report does not indicate any helmet use or crossing signal involvement.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4769448 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Oct 23 - A sedan making a right turn struck a moped traveling straight on Waldron Street in Queens. The moped passenger, hanging on outside without safety gear, suffered knee and lower leg injuries. Driver distraction was cited as a contributing factor.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 7:57 PM on Waldron Street in Queens. A 2017 sedan, traveling northeast and making a right turn, collided with a moped going straight east. The point of impact was the sedan's left front bumper and the moped's center front end. The moped carried two occupants; one passenger, a 28-year-old male riding or hanging on the outside without safety equipment, sustained internal injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor to the crash. The sedan driver was licensed and male. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors. The collision highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving and the vulnerability of moped passengers exposed outside the vehicle.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4765959 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Oct 18 - A westbound sedan struck multiple parked vehicles on 44 Avenue in Queens, injuring a 17-year-old passenger. The crash involved alcohol, with impact focused on the left front bumper. Passenger suffered shock and injury amid chaotic vehicle damage.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 16:37 on 44 Avenue in Queens. A westbound 2021 Jeep sedan, driven by a licensed New York male driver, collided with several parked sedans. The point of impact was the left front bumper of the Jeep, which struck the center back end and right rear bumper of parked vehicles. The report cites 'Alcohol Involvement' as a contributing factor, indicating driver impairment. A 17-year-old female passenger in the Jeep was injured and experienced shock, with injury severity rated at level 3. The passenger was not ejected. No other driver errors or victim behaviors were noted in the report. The collision highlights the dangers of impaired driving and the resulting harm to vehicle occupants.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4764469 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Oct 5 - A 64-year-old man crossing with the signal was hit by a vehicle’s left front bumper on 114 Street at Roosevelt Avenue. He suffered abrasions and full-body injuries but stayed conscious. The street turned dangerous in an instant.

According to the police report, a 64-year-old male pedestrian was injured at the intersection of 114 Street and Roosevelt Avenue in Queens at 11:29 p.m. The man was crossing with the signal when a vehicle struck him with its left front bumper. He sustained abrasions and injuries to his entire body, classified as injury severity level 3, but remained conscious. The report lists no contributing factors from the driver or pedestrian. The vehicle type is unspecified, and there are no details on driver actions or license status. The crash shows the danger pedestrians face, even when crossing legally.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4762576 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Sep 26 - Council bill slashes legal parking time for big rigs. Ninety minutes max for tractor-trailers. Three hours for other commercial trucks. Streets clear faster. Heavy metal moves on.

Int 1069-2024, now in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, was introduced September 26, 2024. The bill reads: "reducing the maximum time commercial vehicles may park." Sponsored by Kevin C. Riley and 23 others, it limits parking to three hours for most commercial vehicles, and 90 minutes for tractor-trailers, unless signs say otherwise. The law takes effect 120 days after passage. Council aims to keep streets less clogged by oversized trucks. No safety analyst note was provided, but the bill targets long-term truck storage on city streets.

• File Int 1069-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2024-09-26

Sep 26 - Council ends jaywalking penalties. Pedestrians now cross anywhere, any time. No summons. Law strips drivers of excuses. Streets shift. Power tilts to people on foot.

Int 0346-2024, now enacted, rewrites New York’s pedestrian rules. The bill, heard by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, passed on September 26, 2024, and became law on October 26, 2024. Its title: “A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to pedestrian crossing guidelines and right of way.” Sponsored by Council Member Tiffany Cabán and co-sponsored by Narcisse, Won, Hanif, Hudson, and Restler, the law lets pedestrians cross streets anywhere, even against signals. No more tickets for crossing outside crosswalks. The Department of Transportation must educate all street users on new rights and responsibilities. The law removes a tool police used to target walkers. It shifts blame from people on foot to the system and those behind the wheel.

• File Int 0346-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2024-09-26

Sep 18 - An 11-year-old bicyclist was partially ejected and injured in a collision with an e-bike in Queens. The crash involved driver inexperience and distraction. The victim suffered lower leg injuries and shock, with no vehicle damage reported.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 21:08 in Queens near 104-03 51 Avenue involving an 11-year-old female bicyclist and an e-bike rider. The bicyclist, partially ejected from her bike, sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, and was in shock. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors, specifically linked to the bicyclist who was the driver of the bike. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead when the collision occurred, with impact on the left front quarter panel of the bike and the center front end of the e-bike. Neither vehicle showed damage. The report does not attribute any fault or contributing behavior to the victim beyond noting driver errors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4757045 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Sep 1 - A moped traveling north on 111 Street struck a conscious 5-year-old girl, causing knee and lower leg bruises. The vehicle showed no damage. The child was not in the roadway. Driver errors remain unspecified in the police report.

According to the police report, a moped operated by a licensed male driver was traveling north on 111 Street in Queens at 19:15 when it struck a 5-year-old female pedestrian. The child sustained contusions and bruises to her knee, lower leg, and foot but remained conscious. The report notes the pedestrian was not in the roadway at the time of impact. The moped showed no damage, and the point of impact was the center front end of the vehicle. The police report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or reckless operation. Both contributing factors for the pedestrian are marked unspecified. The incident highlights a collision involving a vulnerable pedestrian and a moped with unclear driver fault.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4752376 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Sep 1 - A Honda SUV hit an eight-year-old girl as she crossed 111th Street. Her foot split open. Blood pooled on the sidewalk. The SUV rolled on, unscathed. She stayed conscious, pain sharp and real, the street marked by violence.

According to the police report, a northbound Honda SUV struck an eight-year-old girl as she crossed 111th Street near 47th Avenue in Queens. The report states that the collision occurred while the girl was 'crossing, no signal, or crosswalk.' The impact caused a severe laceration to her foot, splitting it open and leaving blood on the sidewalk. The girl remained conscious after the crash, with injuries to her lower leg and foot described as 'severe lacerations.' The SUV, a 2019 Honda, showed no visible damage and continued north. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'unspecified,' offering no details about driver attentiveness or speed. The narrative centers the violence of the impact and the vulnerability of the young pedestrian, while the vehicle and its occupants were unharmed.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4752265 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Aug 31 - A 95-year-old man was injured crossing a marked crosswalk at an intersection in Queens. A sedan backing north struck him in the hip and upper leg. The driver was licensed and unoccupied. No vehicle damage was reported.

According to the police report, a 95-year-old male pedestrian was crossing a marked crosswalk at an intersection on Martense Avenue in Queens around 6:50 PM. The pedestrian was struck in the hip and upper leg by a sedan backing north. The vehicle had no damage and was unoccupied at the time. The driver was licensed in New York. The report lists the pedestrian's contributing factors as unspecified and does not indicate any driver errors explicitly. The vehicle's pre-crash action was backing, and the point of impact was the center back end of the sedan. The pedestrian was conscious and suffered internal complaints. No helmet or crossing signal issues were noted as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4752076 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Aug 28 - A taxi reversed without warning at 111th Street and 55th Avenue. The cab struck a 60-year-old man’s leg as he stood off the roadway. Bone crushed. He did not cry out. The cab bore no mark. The street swallowed the pain.

According to the police report, a taxi backed up at the corner of 111th Street and 55th Avenue in Queens, striking a 60-year-old man who was standing off the road. The report states the man suffered crush injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, and was left in shock. The collision occurred at 17:57. Police cite 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Backing Unsafely' as contributing factors. The man was not in the roadway at the time of impact. The taxi showed no visible damage. The report does not list any pedestrian actions as contributing factors. The focus remains on the driver’s failure to pay attention and the unsafe backing maneuver that led to the severe injury.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4751423 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Aug 26 - A 27-year-old female driver suffered a severe head injury and lost consciousness in a Queens crash. The SUV she operated struck multiple parked vehicles along Christie Avenue. Police report unspecified driver errors contributed to the impact and injury.

According to the police report, a 27-year-old female driver was injured and rendered unconscious after a collision on Christie Avenue in Queens at 1:00 AM. The driver, who was wearing a lap belt and harness, sustained a head contusion. The crash involved an SUV traveling east that struck several parked vehicles, including sedans and SUVs, all with damage to their left front bumpers. The report lists the driver's contributing factors as 'Unspecified,' indicating driver error without further detail. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved or cited. The driver was not ejected but suffered serious injury, emphasizing the severity of the collision. The report highlights the dangers posed by driver mistakes in vehicle control and situational awareness on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4760303 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Aug 15 - City law now forces DOT to reveal where bikes and scooters go. Streets and bridges, protected or not. Data goes public. Riders’ movement, danger, and safety projects laid bare. No more hiding the facts.

Int 0745-2024, now enacted, came through the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. It was introduced April 11, 2024, and passed on August 15, 2024. The law orders the Department of Transportation to post current bicycle and micromobility ridership data online, updated monthly or at least yearly. The matter summary reads: 'requiring the department of transportation to provide information about bicycle and other micromobility device activity.' Council Member Selvena N. Brooks-Powers led as primary sponsor, joined by Farías, Restler, Hudson, Schulman, and others. The law demands transparency on where riders travel and what DOT does to keep them safe. This opens the books on bike movement and exposes gaps in protection.

• File Int 0745-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2024-08-15

Aug 11 - Two sedans traveling west on 49 Avenue collided, striking each other’s rear quarters. A 35-year-old female driver suffered internal injuries to her abdomen and pelvis. The crash was caused by driver inattention, according to the police report.

According to the police report, two sedans were traveling westbound on 49 Avenue in Queens when they collided. The point of impact was the left rear bumper of a 2007 Honda and the right front bumper of a 2017 Toyota. The female driver of the Honda, age 35, sustained internal injuries to her abdomen and pelvis and was conscious at the scene. She was wearing a lap belt and was not ejected. The report cites driver inattention or distraction as the contributing factor to the crash. Both drivers were licensed in New York and were going straight ahead prior to the collision. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4747034 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Aug 10 - Two sedans collided on Roosevelt Avenue in Queens at 11:05 AM. The driver of one vehicle suffered knee and lower leg injuries. Police cited driver inattention and distraction as key factors in the crash, which caused front-end damage to both cars.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on Roosevelt Avenue in Queens at 11:05 AM. Both vehicles were making right turns when the collision occurred. The impact was on the left front bumper of one sedan and the right front quarter panel of the other. The driver of one vehicle, a 20-year-old male occupant, sustained contusions and injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot but was conscious and not ejected. Police identified driver inattention and distraction as the contributing factors leading to the crash. Both drivers were licensed in New York. The report does not indicate any contributing behaviors from the injured driver or other occupants. The collision caused visible damage to the front sections of both vehicles.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4748502 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jul 26 - A speeding pursuit on Roosevelt Avenue in Queens ended in a crash. A front passenger suffered arm and whiplash injuries. Unsafe speed by drivers turned the street into a danger zone.

According to the police report, a crash occurred at 3:18 AM on Roosevelt Avenue in Queens during a police pursuit. The collision involved a pick-up truck and multiple SUVs. A 30-year-old male front passenger was injured, sustaining elbow, lower arm, and hand injuries, and complained of whiplash. The report lists "Unsafe Speed" as a contributing factor. The pick-up truck was struck at the left front quarter panel, while an SUV was hit on the right side doors. Driver error—unsafe speed during a pursuit—created the hazardous conditions that led to the crash. The injured passenger was restrained with a lap belt and harness. No victim actions contributed to the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4743117 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19