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A sedan and bicyclist collided on Queens' 108 Street just after midnight. The bicyclist suffered knee and lower leg injuries. Police report shows both vehicles traveling north, with impact on the sedan’s left rear and the bike’s right front quarter panel.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 12:10 a.m. on 108 Street in Queens. A 48-year-old male bicyclist riding north was struck by a northbound 2017 Honda sedan. The point of impact was the sedan’s left rear quarter panel and the bike’s right front bumper. The bicyclist sustained contusions and injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot, classified as injury severity 3. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead at the time. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the bicyclist but does not specify driver errors or violations such as failure to yield or speeding. The bicyclist was not wearing safety equipment. The sedan driver was licensed in New York. This collision highlights the systemic danger of vehicle-bicycle interactions on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4738244 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

Two sedans collided on Waldron Street in Queens at noon. The driver of one vehicle suffered a neck injury and concussion. Police cited traffic control disregard as the cause. Both drivers were licensed women traveling straight ahead at impact.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Waldron Street near Saultell Avenue in Queens at 12:00 PM. Two sedans, one a 2024 Honda traveling east and the other a 2009 Toyota traveling southwest, collided. The point of impact was the right front quarter panel of the Honda and the center front end of the Toyota. The driver of the Toyota, a 40-year-old woman, was injured with a neck injury and concussion but remained conscious and was wearing a lap belt and harness. The police report cites 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the contributing factor, indicating driver error in failing to obey traffic signals or controls. Both drivers were licensed and traveling straight ahead before the collision. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4736446 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A sedan struck an 8-year-old boy riding a bike on 111 Street near 54 Avenue. The child was thrown from his bike and suffered bruises and leg injuries. The car showed no damage. The street left the boy hurt.

According to the police report, a 2007 Toyota sedan traveling south on 111 Street in Queens collided with an 8-year-old boy riding a bike eastbound near 54 Avenue at 9:00 AM. The impact threw the child from his bike. He suffered bruises and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The sedan's center front end struck the cyclist, but the vehicle had no visible damage. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The child was not wearing safety equipment, as noted after the absence of driver fault. The crash left the young cyclist injured and conscious at the scene.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4734644 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A sedan driver suffered neck injuries after a collision on Roosevelt Avenue in Queens. The crash involved two sedans, with the injured driver making a U-turn when impact occurred. Driver inattention and inexperience were cited as contributing factors.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 20:13 on Roosevelt Avenue in Queens. The driver of a 2018 Honda sedan was making a U-turn when the vehicle's right front bumper struck the left rear bumper of a parked 2012 Nissan sedan. The Honda driver, a 37-year-old male, sustained neck injuries described as whiplash and was conscious at the scene. The report explicitly cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors to the collision. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. Both drivers were licensed, and the Nissan was stationary at the time of impact. The collision highlights the dangers of driver distraction and inexperience during complex maneuvers like U-turns.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4731958 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

Lawmakers back speed cameras near Kingston schools. Cameras catch drivers who speed. The bill passed both chambers. It sunsets in 2029. Children and families walk safer, but the fix is temporary.

Senate Bill S 8607, titled 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of Kingston,' passed the Senate on June 6, 2024, and the Assembly on June 7, 2024. The bill, sponsored by Senator Michelle Hinchey, creates a camera program to catch speeding drivers near schools. The program ends December 31, 2029. The measure saw broad support in both chambers, but some lawmakers voted no. The bill aims to protect children and families on foot near schools, but its impact will end unless renewed. No safety analyst note was provided.

• File S 8607, Open States, Published 2024-06-07

Assembly passes A 7652. Schenectady gets school speed cameras. Law aims to slow drivers near kids. Cameras expire in 2028. Vote split. Streets may get safer for children on foot.

Bill A 7652, titled 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of Schenectady,' passed the Assembly on June 7, 2024. The measure, sponsored by Assemblymembers Phil Steck and Angelo Santabarbara, creates a camera program to catch speeding drivers near schools. The program ends December 31, 2028. The Assembly vote saw strong support but also opposition. Steck and Santabarbara led the push. The bill's text is blunt: 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of Schenectady.' No formal safety analyst note was provided, but speed cameras have a record of reducing driver speed and protecting children walking to school.

• File A 7652, Open States, Published 2024-06-07

Assembly passes A 7652. Schenectady gets school speed cameras. Law aims to slow drivers near kids. Cameras expire in 2028. Vote split. Streets may get safer for children on foot.

Bill A 7652, titled 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of Schenectady,' passed the Assembly on June 7, 2024. The measure, sponsored by Assemblymembers Phil Steck and Angelo Santabarbara, creates a camera program to catch speeding drivers near schools. The program ends December 31, 2028. The Assembly vote saw strong support but also opposition. Steck and Santabarbara led the push. The bill's text is blunt: 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of Schenectady.' No formal safety analyst note was provided, but speed cameras have a record of reducing driver speed and protecting children walking to school.

• File A 7652, Open States, Published 2024-06-07

Senate backs S 9752. Mt. Vernon gets green light for up to 20 school speed zones. Law aims to slow cars near kids. Most senators vote yes. A few say no. Streets may change. Danger remains for the young.

Senate Bill S 9752, sponsored by Jamaal Bailey, authorizes Mt. Vernon to launch a school speed zone demonstration program, with up to twenty zones allowed. The bill passed the Senate on June 7, 2024, during a committee vote. The matter title reads: 'Authorizes the city of Mt. Vernon to establish a school speed zone demonstration program; authorizes installation in no more than twenty school speed zones in such city.' Bailey and a majority of senators voted yes, while a handful opposed. The bill targets speeding near schools, a known threat to children and other vulnerable road users. No formal safety analyst note was provided.

• File S 9752, Open States, Published 2024-06-07

Senate backs S 9752. Mt. Vernon gets green light for up to 20 school speed zones. Law aims to slow cars near kids. Most senators vote yes. A few say no. Streets may change. Danger remains for the young.

Senate Bill S 9752, sponsored by Jamaal Bailey, authorizes Mt. Vernon to launch a school speed zone demonstration program, with up to twenty zones allowed. The bill passed the Senate on June 7, 2024, during a committee vote. The matter title reads: 'Authorizes the city of Mt. Vernon to establish a school speed zone demonstration program; authorizes installation in no more than twenty school speed zones in such city.' Bailey and a majority of senators voted yes, while a handful opposed. The bill targets speeding near schools, a known threat to children and other vulnerable road users. No formal safety analyst note was provided.

• File S 9752, Open States, Published 2024-06-07

Lawmakers back speed cameras near Kingston schools. Cameras catch drivers who speed. The bill passed both chambers. It sunsets in 2029. Children and families walk safer, but the fix is temporary.

Senate Bill S 8607, titled 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of Kingston,' passed the Senate on June 6, 2024, and the Assembly on June 7, 2024. The bill, sponsored by Senator Michelle Hinchey, creates a camera program to catch speeding drivers near schools. The program ends December 31, 2029. The measure saw broad support in both chambers, but some lawmakers voted no. The bill aims to protect children and families on foot near schools, but its impact will end unless renewed. No safety analyst note was provided.

• File S 8607, Open States, Published 2024-06-06

Lawmakers back speed cameras near Kingston schools. Cameras catch drivers who speed. The bill passed both chambers. It sunsets in 2029. Children and families walk safer, but the fix is temporary.

Senate Bill S 8607, titled 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of Kingston,' passed the Senate on June 6, 2024, and the Assembly on June 7, 2024. The bill, sponsored by Senator Michelle Hinchey, creates a camera program to catch speeding drivers near schools. The program ends December 31, 2029. The measure saw broad support in both chambers, but some lawmakers voted no. The bill aims to protect children and families on foot near schools, but its impact will end unless renewed. No safety analyst note was provided.

• File S 8607, Open States, Published 2024-06-06

Lawmakers back speed cameras near Kingston schools. Cameras catch drivers who speed. The bill passed both chambers. It sunsets in 2029. Children and families walk safer, but the fix is temporary.

Senate Bill S 8607, titled 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of Kingston,' passed the Senate on June 6, 2024, and the Assembly on June 7, 2024. The bill, sponsored by Senator Michelle Hinchey, creates a camera program to catch speeding drivers near schools. The program ends December 31, 2029. The measure saw broad support in both chambers, but some lawmakers voted no. The bill aims to protect children and families on foot near schools, but its impact will end unless renewed. No safety analyst note was provided.

• File S 8607, Open States, Published 2024-06-06

Senate backs S 9718. Bill orders safe street design for all. Cyclists, walkers, and riders get new protections. Some senators vote no. The car’s grip loosens, but danger remains.

Senate bill S 9718, titled 'Enables safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles,' passed committee votes on May 28 and June 3, 2024. Primary sponsor Sean Ryan, with co-sponsors Liz Krueger, Monica Martinez, Jack M. Martins, Anthony H. Palumbo, and Julia Salazar, pushed the measure. The bill mandates street designs that protect everyone, not just drivers. Most senators voted yes, but a block of no votes showed resistance. The bill’s language centers vulnerable users. It marks a shift: streets must serve people, not just cars.

• File S 9718, Open States, Published 2024-06-03

Senate backs S 9718. Bill orders safe street design for all. Cyclists, walkers, and riders get new protections. Some senators vote no. The car’s grip loosens, but danger remains.

Senate bill S 9718, titled 'Enables safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles,' passed committee votes on May 28 and June 3, 2024. Primary sponsor Sean Ryan, with co-sponsors Liz Krueger, Monica Martinez, Jack M. Martins, Anthony H. Palumbo, and Julia Salazar, pushed the measure. The bill mandates street designs that protect everyone, not just drivers. Most senators voted yes, but a block of no votes showed resistance. The bill’s language centers vulnerable users. It marks a shift: streets must serve people, not just cars.

• File S 9718, Open States, Published 2024-05-28

A car struck a 4-year-old girl on Roosevelt Avenue. She suffered a head bruise. The impact came at the left front bumper. The child was conscious. Police list no clear driver errors. Danger stalks city streets.

According to the police report, a 4-year-old girl walking outside the intersection on Roosevelt Avenue was hit by a car traveling east. The vehicle struck her with its left front bumper. She suffered a head contusion and was conscious at the scene. The report lists 'unspecified' contributing factors and does not cite any driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The driver was licensed and driving straight ahead. No pedestrian actions were listed as contributing factors. The point of impact and injury detail the force faced by young pedestrians, even away from intersections, on busy city roads.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4727426 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

Lawmakers back speed cameras near Kingston schools. Cameras catch drivers who speed. The bill passed both chambers. It sunsets in 2029. Children and families walk safer, but the fix is temporary.

Senate Bill S 8607, titled 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of Kingston,' passed the Senate on June 6, 2024, and the Assembly on June 7, 2024. The bill, sponsored by Senator Michelle Hinchey, creates a camera program to catch speeding drivers near schools. The program ends December 31, 2029. The measure saw broad support in both chambers, but some lawmakers voted no. The bill aims to protect children and families on foot near schools, but its impact will end unless renewed. No safety analyst note was provided.

• File S 8607, Open States, Published 2024-05-21

Council moves to light up step streets. At least 25 stairways each year will get new lamps. Dark paths become visible. Pedestrians gain ground. Shadows shrink. Danger loses its cover.

Int 0875-2024 sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure after introduction on May 16, 2024. The bill reads: 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to requiring the installation of pedestrian lighting on step streets.' Prime sponsor Joann Ariola, joined by sixteen co-sponsors, pushes for at least 25 step streets to be lit each year until all are covered. Step streets are open-air staircases linking streets at different heights. The bill aims to strip darkness from these paths, making them safer for people on foot. No safety analyst note was provided.

• File Int 0875-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2024-05-16

Two sedans collided on Grand Central Parkway. The rear car hit the front car’s back end. The rear driver suffered a concussion. No injuries in the front car. Impact was sudden, forceful, and avoidable.

According to the police report, at 9:40 PM on Grand Central Parkway, a 2022 Kia sedan rear-ended a 2021 Nissan sedan. The Kia driver, a 32-year-old man, struck the center back end of the Nissan. The police report lists 'Following Too Closely' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as driver errors. The Kia driver was injured with a concussion but remained conscious and was restrained by a lap belt. The Nissan carried two occupants; no injuries or contributing factors were reported for them. The crash highlights the dangers of distraction and tailgating on city parkways.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4727284 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A 46-year-old man was injured crossing an intersection in Queens when a sedan making a left turn struck him. The driver’s inattention caused the collision, resulting in knee and lower leg injuries to the pedestrian, who remained conscious after impact.

According to the police report, a 46-year-old male pedestrian was crossing an intersection at 99 Street and 55 Avenue in Queens around 7 PM when he was struck by a northwestern-bound sedan making a left turn. The vehicle, a 2014 Honda sedan, impacted the pedestrian at the center front end with no reported vehicle damage. The pedestrian suffered injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot but remained conscious. The report explicitly cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor to the crash. No other driver errors or pedestrian behaviors were noted as contributing factors. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally. This collision highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving in intersection environments.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4728213 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A 27-year-old man suffered upper leg injuries when an SUV making a left turn struck him at a Queens intersection. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal. The crash exposed driver inexperience and distraction as critical factors in the collision.

According to the police report, at 8:31 AM in Queens on 98 Street near 41 Avenue, a 2017 Honda SUV making a left turn struck a 27-year-old male pedestrian crossing with the signal. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to his hip and upper leg but remained conscious. The point of impact was the SUV's left front bumper, with damage to the vehicle's center front end. The report cites 'Driver Inexperience' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors to the crash. The pedestrian's crossing with the signal is noted but not listed as a contributing factor. The driver's errors in judgment and distraction directly led to the collision, underscoring systemic dangers posed by inexperienced drivers at intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4728214 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04