Maspeth’s truck roads, broken bones

Jul 12 - A sedan struck the rear of a pickup truck stopped in traffic on 69 Street. The sedan driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Police cited following too closely as the cause. Both vehicles traveled northbound, colliding center to center.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on 69 Street at 7:55 AM involving a 2020 Ford sedan and a 2019 Ford pickup truck, both traveling north. The sedan driver, a licensed female occupant restrained by a lap belt and harness, rear-ended the pickup truck that was stopped in traffic. The point of impact was the center back end of the pickup and the center front end of the sedan. The sedan driver sustained neck injuries and complained of whiplash, classified as injury severity level 3. The report explicitly cites 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor, indicating driver error by the sedan operator. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. The pickup truck driver was a licensed male, traveling straight ahead, and was not reported injured.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4740438 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Jul 9 - A moped traveling east on 69 Street collided with a 29-year-old pedestrian at an intersection in Queens. The pedestrian suffered abrasions and a lower arm injury. Aggressive driving by the moped operator was cited as a contributing factor.

According to the police report, a moped traveling eastbound on 69 Street in Queens struck a 29-year-old male pedestrian at an intersection near Grand Avenue. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand, classified as injury severity level 3. The point of impact was the center front end of the moped, which also sustained damage in the same area. The report explicitly lists 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage' as a contributing factor to the crash, indicating driver error. The pedestrian was conscious after the collision. No other contributing factors related to the pedestrian's behavior or safety equipment were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4739246 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Jun 22 - SUV driver distracted. Left turn on 69 Street. Hits northbound motorcycle. Rider ejected. Full-body injuries. Both vehicles damaged. Early morning, Queens.

According to the police report, a crash occurred at 3:56 AM on 69 Street in Queens. An SUV driver, licensed and traveling west, made a left turn and collided with a northbound motorcycle. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor, highlighting the SUV driver's lack of focus during the turn. The motorcyclist, an unlicensed male, was ejected and suffered abrasions and injuries to his entire body. Injury severity was classified as level 3. Damage was reported to the SUV's left front quarter panel and the motorcycle's center front end. No other contributing factors were listed.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4735040 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Jun 16 - A sedan traveling east struck an 11-year-old boy riding a bike north on 55 Avenue in Queens. The boy suffered a back contusion and was conscious at the scene. Police cite bicyclist confusion and other vehicular factors in the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 21:06 on 55 Avenue near Hamilton Place in Queens. A sedan driven by a licensed female driver traveling east collided with a northbound bike ridden by an 11-year-old boy. The point of impact was the sedan's right front quarter panel and the bike's left front bumper. The bicyclist was injured with a back contusion and remained conscious. The report lists 'Other Vehicular' and 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as contributing factors, highlighting confusion on the part of the bicyclist and unspecified vehicular factors. The bicyclist was not wearing safety equipment. The sedan driver was going straight ahead, while the bicyclist was merging. The report does not assign fault to the victim but emphasizes driver and systemic dangers involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4733990 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Jun 11 - Queens residents gathered under the 7 train. They blasted Governor Hochul’s sudden halt of congestion pricing. Protesters called it a betrayal of millions who rely on transit. Anger burned over lost upgrades, broken promises, and a system that favors drivers over straphangers.

On June 11, 2024, three dozen Queens residents rallied against Governor Hochul’s last-minute decision to pause congestion pricing. The protest, organized by Laura Shepard of Transportation Alternatives, took place under the 7 train. Jaqi Cohen of Tri-State Transportation Campaign declared, “She can't ignore the needs of New York's eight million transit riders.” Restaurant owner Michael Fuquay said, “You want to know how my employees get to work? They walk, they bike, they take the bus.” State Assembly candidate Claire Valdez called the move “a slap in the face to millions who use public transit.” The MTA’s capital plan, including long-awaited elevator upgrades at 46 St-Bliss St and 33 St-Rawson, now hangs in the balance. Protesters condemned the governor’s action as a blow to vulnerable New Yorkers who depend on safe, reliable transit.

• Queens Residents Rally Against Hochul’s Congestion Pricing Flip Flop, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2024-06-11

Jun 10 - SUVs crashed into a sedan on the Long Island Expressway. A 21-year-old front passenger took the hit. He suffered bruises and full-body injuries. Drivers followed too close. One bad reaction set off the chain.

According to the police report, a crash unfolded at 20:16 on the Long Island Expressway. A sedan was struck from behind by two SUVs, all heading west. The report lists "Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle" and "Following Too Closely"—cited twice—as driver errors. The impact left a 21-year-old male front passenger injured with contusions and trauma to his entire body. He was not ejected and wore a lap belt and harness. No contributing factors were attributed to the passenger. The crash highlights driver failures to keep safe distance and react to traffic ahead.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4732062 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Jun 9 - A sedan traveling south struck a 17-year-old e-scooter driver making a right turn on 66 Street. The e-scooter rider was ejected and suffered upper arm injuries. Police cite driver failure to obey traffic control as a key factor in the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 17:40 on 66 Street involving a 2021 Honda sedan traveling south and a female 17-year-old e-scooter driver making a right turn northwest. The sedan impacted the left side doors of the e-scooter, causing the rider to be ejected and sustain a shoulder and upper arm injury classified as severity level 3. The police report identifies 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the contributing factor, indicating the sedan driver failed to obey traffic signals or signs. No other driver errors or victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors. The e-scooter rider was conscious and wearing no safety equipment at the time of the crash. The sedan sustained damage to its left front quarter panel. This collision highlights the dangers posed by driver disregard for traffic controls in interactions with vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4731350 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Jun 9 - A cyclist struck a 57-year-old man off Grand Avenue in Queens. The man suffered a head abrasion. Police cite improper passing by the cyclist. The crash left the pedestrian hurt and conscious. The bike showed no damage.

According to the police report, a cyclist traveling east on Grand Avenue in Queens struck a 57-year-old male pedestrian who was not in the roadway and not at an intersection. The pedestrian suffered a head abrasion and remained conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as the contributing factor, pointing to the cyclist's failure to maintain proper lane use. The impact occurred at the center front end of the bike. No damage was reported to the bicycle. The pedestrian's injury was rated moderate. The police report does not mention any fault or contributing behavior by the pedestrian. The crash centers on the cyclist's improper passing.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4733699 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Jun 7 - A 15-year-old male bicyclist was injured in Queens when a vehicle making a left turn struck him. The impact caused contusions and lower leg injuries. Police cited driver failure to yield and inattention as key factors in the collision.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on 69 Street near Grand Avenue in Queens at 7:15 PM. A vehicle traveling north was making a left turn when it collided with a 15-year-old male bicyclist also traveling north. The bicyclist sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, including contusions and bruises. The report identifies the vehicle driver's failure to yield right-of-way and driver inattention or distraction as contributing factors. The bicyclist was wearing a helmet and was not ejected from his bike. The vehicle sustained damage to its left front bumper, and the point of impact on the bike was the center back end. The police report explicitly highlights driver errors without attributing fault to the bicyclist.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4731810 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Jun 7 - Albany scrambles after Governor Hochul kills congestion pricing. Lawmakers float a $1 billion IOU for the MTA. No clear funding. Transit riders left in limbo. Streets stay clogged. Subways wait for repairs. Vulnerable road users pay the price.

On June 7, 2024, state lawmakers, led by Senate Deputy Majority Leader Michael Gianaris, responded to Governor Hochul’s sudden suspension of Manhattan’s congestion pricing plan. The Legislature rejected Hochul’s push for a payroll tax hike, then considered a vague $1 billion IOU for the MTA, with no funding source. Gianaris told reporters the proposal would simply promise a billion dollars for the next year’s budget, but offered no details. The bill has not been introduced or assigned to committee. Betsy Plum of the Riders Alliance warned, 'The proposal on the table will not fix the subway. A billion dollar IOU is not nearly enough money nor is it nearly secure enough to build trust and rebuild our critical infrastructure.' With no new revenue, the MTA’s ability to fund repairs and upgrades remains in doubt. Vulnerable road users—pedestrians, cyclists, transit riders—face continued danger as safe, reliable alternatives to driving are left unfunded.

• NY lawmakers considering $1B IOU after Gov. Hochul’s congestion pricing flip-flop, gothamist.com, Published 2024-06-07

Jun 7 - Albany lawmakers shut down a last-ditch MTA funding plan after Governor Hochul paused congestion pricing. No replacement for the lost $1 billion. Transit riders and street users face uncertainty. Lawmakers call the move reckless. The city waits. Danger lingers.

On June 7, 2024, the New York State legislative session ended without passing a replacement funding plan for the MTA after Governor Kathy Hochul paused congestion pricing. The matter, described as 'Albany pumps the brakes on MTA funding plan in rebuke of Hochul’s move to ditch congestion pricing,' left the MTA without the $1 billion annual revenue congestion pricing would have provided. Senate Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins announced the session’s close without a deal. Lawmakers including State Sen. Andrew Gounardes, Senate Deputy Leader Michael Gianaris, State Sen. John Liu, Assemblyman Harvey Epstein, and Assemblyman Tony Simone criticized the governor’s decision and the proposed IOU bailout. Gounardes said, 'I cannot in good conscience ratify a decision that will eliminate a significant, dedicated revenue source for the MTA’s capital plan.' The pause leaves the city’s transit future—and the safety of those who rely on it—uncertain.

• Albany pumps the brakes on MTA funding plan in rebuke of Hochul’s move to ditch congestion pricing, nypost.com, Published 2024-06-07

Jun 7 - Albany scrambles after Hochul kills congestion pricing. Lawmakers float a $1 billion-a-year promise for the MTA. No details. No guarantees. Michael Gianaris calls it a stopgap. Riders and streets hang in the balance. The future stays uncertain.

On June 7, 2024, Albany lawmakers responded to Governor Hochul’s cancellation of NYC congestion pricing. The proposed measure, still without a bill number or final language, would guarantee $1 billion annually for the MTA over 15 years. State Senate Deputy Majority Leader Michael Gianaris explained, “It’s very simply something that just says there will be a billion dollars for the MTA in the following year’s budget, but without any specifics as to what that means.” Gianaris and others are working with Hochul and the MTA to keep capital projects alive. The bill’s fate is unclear, with some lawmakers already planning to vote no. No safety analyst has assessed the impact on vulnerable road users. The measure’s details and its effect on street safety remain unknown.

• Albany lawmakers considering last-minute bailout for lost congestion toll revenue, nypost.com, Published 2024-06-07

Jun 7 - 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

Jun 7 - 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

Jun 6 - 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

Jun 3 - SUV turned left on Grand Avenue. Motorscooter went straight. Impact threw rear passenger. His leg broke, twisted, dislocated. Police cite traffic control ignored. System failed to protect the vulnerable.

According to the police report, a 1999 Chevrolet SUV made a left turn on Grand Avenue and struck a westbound motorscooter traveling straight. The SUV hit the motorscooter’s right side. The motorscooter’s left rear passenger was partially ejected and suffered a fractured, dislocated lower leg and foot. The injury was rated severe. The police report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor, pointing to driver error by the SUV operator. No other contributing factors or victim actions were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4730414 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Jun 3 - 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

Jun 1 - A diesel truck veered on the Long Island Expressway. A Yamaha slammed its rear. The rider, twenty-six, flew from the bike. His helmet cracked. His body struck pavement. His breath stopped. The truck kept moving. The road claimed another life.

A deadly crash unfolded on the Long Island Expressway when a diesel tractor truck shifted lanes, according to the police report. The Yamaha motorcycle, traveling straight ahead, struck the truck's right rear bumper. The 26-year-old motorcyclist, wearing a helmet, was ejected from his bike. The helmet cracked on impact, and the rider suffered fatal injuries to his entire body. The police report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor, pointing to a critical driver error by the truck operator during the lane change. The report does not cite any victim behavior as a contributing factor. The violence of the impact and the disregard for traffic control combined to end a young life on a highway built for speed, not safety.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4729766 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

May 28 - 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

May 24 - A 24-year-old male bicyclist suffered a head contusion after an SUV making a left turn collided with him on Grand Avenue in Queens. The driver failed to yield right-of-way, striking the cyclist head-on and causing serious injury.

According to the police report, at 5:11 AM on Grand Avenue in Queens, a 2022 SUV traveling north was making a left turn when it collided with a southbound bicyclist. The bicyclist, a 24-year-old male, sustained a head injury classified as a contusion and was conscious at the scene. The point of impact was the center front end of both vehicles. The report explicitly cites "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as the contributing factor, indicating the SUV driver did not yield to the bicyclist traveling straight ahead. The bicyclist was not ejected and wore no safety equipment. The collision caused center front end damage to both the SUV and the bicycle. The data highlights the driver's error as the primary cause of the crash and resulting injury.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4727535 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18