• Nude Queens man indicted for kicking bike riders, attacking 3 NYPD officers, NY Daily News, Published 2025-09-18

• Man accused of intentionally killing Queens teen with his car, CBS New York, Published 2025-09-16

• 16-year-old girl dies after being hit by SUV in Queens, CBS New York, Published 2025-09-13

Sep 12 - At 72 Rd and Metropolitan Ave, a driver in an SUV going straight hit a 58-year-old e-bike rider from behind. Police recorded driver inattention and following too closely. The rider suffered leg and foot injuries.

A driver in an SUV hit the back of a 58-year-old man on an e-bike. Both were listed as going straight. The crash happened near 72 Rd and Metropolitan Ave in Queens. The rider suffered lower-leg and foot injuries and was recorded in shock. An SUV occupant was listed with an unspecified injury. "According to the police report, contributing factors included Driver Inattention/Distraction and Following Too Closely." Police recorded those driver errors by the SUV driver. Point-of-impact data note contact at the SUV's center front and the e-bike's back end. Police did not list any other factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4842435 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Sep 6 - A northbound sedan driver hit a cyclist on 71 AVE at AUSTIN ST in Queens. The 54-year-old man suffered leg injuries. Police recorded driver inattention. They also noted bicyclist error/confusion.

A driver in a 2021 BMW sedan and a bicyclist were both traveling north on 71 AVE at AUSTIN ST when they collided. The 54-year-old cyclist suffered a leg injury. The sedan showed left-side damage. "According to the police report, driver inattention/distraction was a contributing factor." The report also listed "pedestrian/bicyclist/other pedestrian error/confusion." The driver, a 19-year-old woman with a permit, was the only occupant. Both were reported as going straight ahead in Queens, ZIP 11375. The crash was logged at 8:49 p.m. on September 6, 2025. No damage was recorded to the bike.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4840705 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Sep 4 - An SUV driver made a U-turn on 108 St at 66 Ave and hit two teen cyclists. Both were ejected and hurt. One suffered a fracture. Police recorded Passing or Lane Usage Improper.

A driver in an SUV made a U-turn on 108 St at 66 Ave in Queens and hit two teen bicyclists. Both were ejected. The 15-year-old suffered a fracture and shock. The 14-year-old had lower-leg injuries and abrasions and was conscious. According to the police report, the SUV driver was making a U-turn, and police recorded “Passing or Lane Usage Improper.” No other contributing factors were listed. The driver, a 25-year-old woman licensed in New York, reported no injury. The bike’s front end was damaged; the SUV showed damage to the left front quarter panel.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4839969 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

• Queens bus network redesign draws mixed reviews from riders, CBS New York, Published 2025-09-02

Aug 16 - Westbound sedan met eastbound SUV head-on near 98-12 Metropolitan Ave. Metal hit. Air thick with brake dust. One driver hurt. Police cite traffic control disregarded. The system let speed and steel rule the crossroad.

A westbound sedan and an eastbound SUV collided near 98-12 Metropolitan Avenue in Queens. One 62-year-old male driver was injured with lower-leg pain and whiplash. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Traffic Control Disregarded.” That driver error sits at the center of this crash. Vehicles were going straight, impact to the front ends. No pedestrians or cyclists are listed, but the danger spreads to everyone near that corridor. The data lists no other contributing factors for people outside the vehicles. The record shows licensed drivers and front-end damage on both cars, consistent with a control ignored and a hard hit.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4838219 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Aug 12 - A car slammed into a food truck in Astoria. Three people died. Metal twisted. Lives ended. The street became a scene of sudden loss.

CBS New York reported on August 12, 2025, that a car crashed into a food truck at 19th Avenue and 42nd Street in Astoria, Queens, killing three people. The article quotes witnesses, including a man who 'narrowly escaped tragedy.' Details on the driver's actions remain scarce, but the crash highlights the lethal risk vehicles pose to people on city streets. The incident raises questions about street design and the exposure of workers and customers at curbside businesses.

• Car Plows Into Queens Food Truck, CBS New York, Published 2025-08-12

Aug 6 - A driver backed unsafely on 102 Street in Queens and hit an 82-year-old man at the intersection. The man suffered a fractured arm and was conscious at the scene. Police listed backing unsafely and driver inattention.

An 82-year-old man was struck while crossing at 102 Street and 67 Road in Queens and suffered a fracture to his arm. According to the police report, the driver was backing prior to the collision. The report lists "Backing Unsafely" and "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as contributing factors. Police recorded the vehicles pre-crash action as backing and the point of impact as the center back end. Vehicle type and driver identity are not specified in the report. The victim was conscious at the scene and listed with an elbow/lower-arm/hand injury.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4834177 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Aug 6 - A horse dies in Hell’s Kitchen. Photos spark outrage. The council stalls on banning horse-drawn carriages. Advocates warn: more crashes, more injuries, more deaths. Unions block change. Streets stay dangerous for all.

""There are many different stakeholders with strong opinions on both sides of this issue."" -- Lynn C. Schulman

Bill 2025 to ban horse-drawn carriages in New York City remains stalled as of August 6, 2025. Sponsored by Queens Councilman Robert Holden, the bill sits in the health committee, chaired by Lynn Schulman. Speaker Adrienne Adams has not stated her position. The bill, described as a push to end the city’s carriage industry, gained attention after the death of a horse named Lady. Animal rights groups rallied, warning, 'Without a ban there will be more crashes in traffic, there will be more injuries and possibly deaths.' TWU Local 100 opposes the ban. Safety analysts note that removing carriages would cut unpredictable, slow vehicles from streets, reducing crash risk and making roads safer for pedestrians and cyclists.

• Gruesome images unlikely to sway lawmakers to ban horse-drawn carriages, Crain's New York Business, Published 2025-08-06

Aug 1 - A car struck and killed a 23-year-old man in Ozone Park. The driver fled, then turned himself in. Police say the crash followed a heated confrontation. The victim died at Jamaica Hospital.

ABC7 reported on August 1, 2025, that a 23-year-old man died after being hit by a car at 101st Avenue and Liberty Boulevard in Queens. Police said the incident followed a domestic dispute. The driver, who was the woman's current boyfriend, told police the victim approached his car "while flashing what appeared to be a gun" and was struck as the driver tried to leave. The driver later went to the police. No charges had been filed as of publication, with the district attorney still reviewing the case. The crash highlights the lethal risk when vehicles are used during conflicts.

• Man Killed By Car In Queens Dispute, ABC7, Published 2025-08-01

Jul 30 - Two drivers in sedans collided eastbound on Union Turnpike in Queens. Three women hurt: both drivers and a front passenger. Neck and shoulder injuries. Police recorded "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Other Vehicular" factors.

Two drivers in sedans crashed at 89-89 Union Turnpike in Queens while headed east and going straight. Three women were injured: the 47-year-old driver with a neck injury and bruising; the 66-year-old driver with a neck injury and bruising; and a 68-year-old front-seat passenger with a shoulder injury and bruising. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" led the list of contributing factors, along with "Other Vehicular." The report also notes both drivers were "Going Straight Ahead" and recorded front-quarter impact on each car. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4831959 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jul 25 - A driver in a sedan, distracted, rear-ended a 41-year-old woman driving a Toyota on the L.I.E./G.C.P. collector in Queens. She suffered a conscious back contusion. Police listed driver inattention/distraction as the cause.

A 41-year-old woman driving a 2015 Toyota sedan was injured when a driver rear-ended her on the L.I.E./G.C.P. collector in Queens. The Toyota was traveling east and suffered center back-end damage, indicating it was struck from behind. According to the police report, the listed contributing factor was "Driver Inattention/Distraction." The injured driver remained conscious and complained of a back contusion. Police recorded the driver's safety equipment as a lap belt. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report lists no other contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4836257 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jul 15 - A cyclist collided with the right-side doors of a stopped taxi on 71 Ave. The 33-year-old rider suffered a contusion to his arm. Police listed "Passenger Distraction" as a contributing factor.

A cyclist collided with the right-side doors of a taxi that had stopped in traffic on 71 Ave. The rider was a 33-year-old man who suffered a contusion to the elbow/arm. According to the police report, "Passenger Distraction" was a contributing factor in the crash. The bicycle was traveling south; the taxi was stopped in traffic when the impact occurred. Police list the point of impact as the taxi's right side doors and the bicycle's center front end. The taxi carried two occupants; police reported no injuries to them. The report lists no other contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4829045 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jul 14 - Council bill lets ambulettes drive and double-park in bus lanes. More vehicles in bus lanes mean more risk for people walking, biking, and waiting at curbs. Danger grows where curb chaos reigns.

Bill Int 1339-2025 sits with the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure since July 14, 2025. The bill, titled 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code...exempting ambulettes from certain bus lane restrictions and allowing them to double park to assist passengers,' would let ambulettes drive, stop, and double-park in bus lanes to help passengers. Council Member Julie Menin sponsors, joined by Linda Lee, Frank Morano, Eric Dinowitz, Lynn C. Schulman, Kamillah Hanks, Carlina Rivera, and Chris Banks. Allowing more vehicles to double-park and block bus lanes increases risk for pedestrians and cyclists at the curb. The city’s most vulnerable will face more conflict and less safe space.

• File Int 1339-2025, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2025-07-14

Jul 11 - Two sedans crashed on Queens Blvd. Driver distraction listed for both. A woman and an infant suffered injuries. Metal and glass scattered. The system failed to protect its most vulnerable.

Two sedans collided on Queens Boulevard near 77th Avenue in Queens. According to the police report, both drivers were inattentive or distracted. A 27-year-old woman in the front passenger seat and an infant in the rear seat were injured, suffering neck and facial injuries. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor for both vehicles. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash left vulnerable passengers hurt while drivers escaped with minor or unspecified injuries.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4829319 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jul 10 - A 17-year-old moped driver was ejected and injured after a collision with a sedan on 69 Road near 108 Street in Queens. Police cited "Driver Inexperience" and "Other Vehicular" factors in the crash.

A moped and a sedan collided on 69 Road near 108 Street in Queens. The 17-year-old moped driver was ejected, remained conscious, and suffered injuries to the elbow and lower arm, with a reported contusion and bruising. The sedan sustained right front bumper damage; the moped showed center-front damage. According to the police report, "Driver Inexperience" and "Other Vehicular" contributed to the collision. Police recorded Driver Inexperience and other vehicular factors as contributing causes. The moped driver held a permit; the sedan driver was licensed. No pedestrians were reported struck.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4826682 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jul 8 - Hillside Avenue chokes on cars. Buses crawl at four miles per hour. New lanes promise relief for 215,000 riders. Space shifts from cars to buses. Streets change. Riders wait.

Gothamist (2025-07-08) reports new bus lanes are coming to Hillside Avenue, Queens. Transportation Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez said the corridor suffers from 'an inconsistent, patchwork design' and blocked lanes. Buses crawl at four miles per hour due to congestion. Only a third of road space serves buses, though 83% of transit users ride them. The project adds camera-enforced bus lanes, parking, and loading zones. Policy shifts road space from private cars to public transit, aiming to speed up service for 215,000 daily riders.

• Bus Lanes Target Congestion On Hillside Avenue, Gothamist, Published 2025-07-08

Jul 5 - City aims to carve bike lanes into 31st Street. Merchants fear lost access. Residents cite danger. DOT points to dozens hurt, two killed. The street stays deadly. The fight over space continues.

According to the New York Post (2025-07-05), the NYC Department of Transportation plans to narrow lanes and add bike paths on 31st Street in Astoria, Queens. The DOT cites 126 injured vehicle occupants, 33 injured pedestrians, 24 injured cyclists, and two deaths from 2020 to 2024, calling it 'one of the most dangerous streets in Queens.' Business owners warn the changes will block deliveries and threaten livelihoods. Residents worry about access and safety, especially for the elderly and students. The plan highlights the tension between street redesigns and the needs of vulnerable road users.

• City Bike Lane Plan Sparks Queens Clash, New York Post, Published 2025-07-05