Oct 14 - A 45-year-old woman suffered head injuries after a cyclist distracted by inattention collided with her on 63 Avenue in Queens. The pedestrian was conscious but bruised, struck away from an intersection by a single bicyclist at dusk.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 19:34 on 63 Avenue in Queens. A 45-year-old female pedestrian was injured when a bicyclist, the sole vehicle involved, struck her outside an intersection. The pedestrian sustained a head contusion and remained conscious. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor, indicating the cyclist failed to maintain attention, leading to the collision. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. The cyclist's distraction directly caused the impact, highlighting risks posed by inattentive vehicle operators even on bicycles.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4763932 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Sep 29 - A 74-year-old woman crossing with the signal on Queens Boulevard was struck by a vehicle. The pedestrian suffered bruises and injuries to her knee and lower leg. The crash exposed dangers of driver inattention in busy city streets.

According to the police report, a pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Queens Boulevard and 67 Avenue in Queens. The 74-year-old female pedestrian was crossing with the signal when she was struck by a vehicle. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor to the crash. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, described as contusions and bruises, and was conscious at the scene. The vehicle involved is unspecified in type and details. This incident highlights the critical role of driver distraction in pedestrian collisions, with no contributing factors attributed to the pedestrian's actions.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4761844 - 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 20 - A motorscooter crashed into a sedan’s rear on Austin Street. The unlicensed rider, helmetless and exposed, suffered a crushed leg. Steel met flesh. The scooter’s front crumpled. He stayed awake, pain burning through the afternoon in Queens.

A violent collision unfolded on Austin Street near 67th Road in Queens, where a motorscooter struck the rear of a sedan, according to the police report. The report states the rider, a 30-year-old man, was unlicensed and wore no helmet or protective gear. The impact crushed his leg, leaving him conscious but in severe pain. The police report describes the scene: 'A motorscooter slammed into a sedan’s rear. The rider, unlicensed and unarmored, crushed his leg on impact. No helmet. Just flesh meeting steel.' The scooter’s front end folded from the force. The sedan sustained damage to its right rear bumper. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' The focus remains on the systemic danger of unlicensed, unprotected operation and the unforgiving violence of car-dominated streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4757789 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Sep 17 - A 46-year-old woman suffered knee and lower leg injuries after a sedan struck her at a marked crosswalk on Queens Boulevard. The driver was making a right turn and distracted, causing the collision. The pedestrian was conscious and injured but not ejected.

According to the police report, a sedan driven by a licensed male driver was making a right turn on Queens Boulevard when it struck a 46-year-old female pedestrian crossing at a marked crosswalk without a signal. The point of impact was the vehicle's center front end. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, classified as injury severity level 3. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor to the crash. The vehicle sustained no damage. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene. No other contributing factors related to the pedestrian were noted. This collision highlights the dangers of driver distraction during turning maneuvers in intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4758193 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Sep 5 - Steel crumpled on the Long Island Expressway. An SUV slammed into another from behind. The young driver’s neck snapped forward, pain blooming beneath the belt. He stayed awake, but something inside broke, crushed by inexperience and speed.

A collision occurred on the westbound Long Island Expressway involving two SUVs, according to the police report. A young man driving an SUV struck another SUV from behind, causing significant front-end damage to his vehicle and rear-end damage to the other. The driver suffered neck injuries described as whiplash and remained conscious at the scene. The report explicitly lists 'Driver Inexperience' as a contributing factor. The narrative states, 'His neck snapped forward. The belt held. He stayed awake. But something inside gave way, crushed beneath steel and inexperience.' Two occupants were injured, both suffering whiplash, and both were wearing lap belts and harnesses. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors are cited. The focus remains on the inexperience of the driver as the primary cause of the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4753996 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Sep 1 - Two SUVs collided on Austin Street. Three people hurt. Alcohol drove the crash. One passenger was thrown partway out. Injuries hit head, chest, neck. The night was split by metal and error.

According to the police report, two SUVs crashed on Austin Street in Queens at 2:29 AM. Both drivers had alcohol involvement, a key factor in the collision. One SUV was moving straight, the other was stopped in traffic. The crash struck the front of one vehicle and the rear of the other. Three people were injured: a 71-year-old male driver with internal chest injuries, a 26-year-old male driver with head abrasions and incoherence, and a 45-year-old female passenger who was partially ejected and suffered neck injuries. All wore lap belts. The report cites alcohol involvement by drivers as the primary cause. No fault is attributed to the victims.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4752187 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Aug 29 - A cyclist’s face smashed into the steel rear of a parked van on 108th Street near 62nd Drive. Blood streaked his cheek. He stayed conscious, upright, torn open. The van never moved. The man did.

A 32-year-old cyclist was injured on 108th Street near 62nd Drive in Queens when he collided with the back of a parked Chevrolet van, according to the police report. The crash occurred at 18:55. The report states the cyclist 'struck the rear of a parked van. His face met steel. Blood ran down his cheek. He stayed upright, conscious, torn open.' The police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor in the crash. The van was stationary at the time, with no occupants. The cyclist suffered severe facial lacerations but remained conscious. The data does not cite any cyclist behavior as a contributing factor. The incident underscores the persistent danger of parked vehicles and inattention on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4752176 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Aug 23 - Lawmakers say Hochul broke the law. They filed a brief. They argue the governor has no right to halt congestion pricing. The MTA Board, not Albany, holds the power. The pause sows confusion. Streets stay clogged. Vulnerable New Yorkers pay the price.

On August 23, 2024, a group of New York State legislators—Assembly Members Phil Steck and Andrew Hevesi, State Senator Julia Salazar, and former Assembly Member Dick Gottfried—filed a legal brief against Governor Hochul’s decision to pause congestion pricing. The matter, as described: “the legislature never gave her or any governor the power to do away with the traffic toll.” The brief cites the 2019 Traffic Mobility Act, arguing only the Traffic Mobility Review Board and the MTA can make such decisions. The lawmakers warn that letting the governor override the MTA would “make impossibly opaque the actual responsibility for MTA decisions.” Their action supports the MTA Board’s independence and opposes executive interference. No safety analyst has assessed the direct impact on vulnerable road users, but the legislators’ stance highlights the risk of political meddling in life-and-death street policy.

• State Legislators Say They Never Gave Hochul the Power to Pause Congestion Pricing, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2024-08-23

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 12 - Two sedans slammed together on Jewel Avenue. Unsafe speed and bad lane use drove the crash. A 19-year-old passenger took whiplash and full-body injuries. Parked SUVs caught stray damage.

According to the police report, two sedans collided near 113-18 Jewel Avenue in Queens at 11:48 p.m. Both cars were moving southeast when one struck the other's right front quarter panel, while the other hit the left rear quarter panel. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as driver errors. A 19-year-old woman riding in the front seat suffered whiplash and injuries to her whole body. She was conscious and wore a lap belt. Parked SUVs nearby were also damaged in the crash. The report blames driver actions, not the injured passenger.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4747495 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Aug 4 - A 24-year-old woman walking on 64 Avenue in Queens suffered knee and lower leg abrasions after a sedan backing unsafely struck her. The impact caused center front end damage to a second sedan traveling eastbound nearby.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 19:30 on 64 Avenue in Queens. A sedan was backing unsafely when it struck a 24-year-old female pedestrian who was in the roadway but not at an intersection. The pedestrian sustained abrasions to her knee, lower leg, and foot and remained conscious. The report highlights the driver error of 'Backing Unsafely' as the contributing factor. The pedestrian was not ejected and no contributing factors related to her behavior were cited. The collision caused center front end damage to a second sedan traveling eastbound, which was going straight ahead. Driver errors, specifically unsafe backing, created the conditions for this injury.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4745585 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jul 27 - Three men suffered neck and back injuries in a multi-vehicle crash on the Long Island Expressway. Two SUVs and a sedan collided while parked, causing shock and moderate injuries. All drivers were licensed, and no ejections occurred.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 19:04 on the Long Island Expressway involving three vehicles: a 2013 sedan and two SUVs from 2011 and 2021. All vehicles were traveling west and were reportedly parked before the collision. The sedan sustained damage to its center front and back ends, while the SUVs had damage to their center front and back ends. Three male occupants were injured: a 49-year-old front passenger with neck injuries, a 32-year-old driver with back injuries, and a 62-year-old driver also with back injuries. All occupants wore lap belts and were not ejected. The report lists contributing factors as unspecified, with no noted driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The injuries and shock suffered highlight the systemic danger of multi-vehicle impacts even at low speeds or while parked.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4743948 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jul 13 - A moped struck a sedan’s rear on Queens Boulevard. The moped driver suffered neck abrasions but stayed conscious. Police cite passenger distraction and confusion as causes. Impact was hard, sudden, and left one hurt.

According to the police report, a 24-year-old male moped driver collided with the left rear bumper of a 2023 Tesla sedan traveling east on Queens Boulevard near 71 Avenue at 20:05. The moped driver, wearing a helmet, suffered neck abrasions but was not ejected and remained conscious. The sedan, driven by a licensed male with two passengers, was going straight. Police list 'Passenger Distraction' and 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as contributing factors. The crash left the moped’s front and the sedan’s rear damaged. Distraction and confusion on the road led to injury.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4739967 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jul 13 - Two SUVs collided on Metropolitan Avenue. Driver distraction and tailgating led to a rear-end crash. Three people hurt—back, face, and leg injuries. All conscious. Metal crumpled. System failed them.

According to the police report, two station wagons/SUVs traveling eastbound on Metropolitan Avenue collided in a rear-end crash. The lead vehicle was struck at the center back end by the right front bumper of the following SUV. Three occupants were injured: a 64-year-old male driver with back injuries and whiplash, a 61-year-old female front passenger with facial injuries and whiplash, and an 85-year-old female rear passenger with knee, lower leg injuries, and whiplash. All were conscious and restrained. The report cites driver inattention/distraction and following too closely as contributing factors. No victim actions contributed. The crash underscores the danger of distraction and tailgating behind the wheel.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4739965 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jul 5 - A 66-year-old male driver suffered a head contusion and was semiconscious after his SUV struck the rear of a parked bus on Yellowstone Boulevard in Queens. The crash caused front-end damage to the SUV and rear damage to the bus.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Yellowstone Boulevard in Queens around 1:00 PM. The driver of a 2023 SUV, a 66-year-old man, was injured with a head contusion and was semiconscious at the scene. The SUV collided with the center back end of a parked 2016 bus. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor to the crash. The SUV sustained front-end damage, while the bus was damaged at its rear. The driver was restrained with a lap belt and airbag deployment was recorded. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. The collision highlights the dangers posed by driver distraction leading to rear-end impacts with stationary vehicles.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4738055 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jun 26 - An 83-year-old woman suffered a fractured arm crossing 68 Avenue. A sedan making a left turn struck her at the intersection. The driver’s inattention caused the collision, leaving the pedestrian injured but conscious with a severe arm injury.

According to the police report, an 83-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing 68 Avenue at an intersection. The collision occurred around 3:00 PM when a sedan, traveling northwest and making a left turn, struck her with its center front end. The pedestrian sustained a fracture and dislocation to her elbow, lower arm, and hand, classified as injury severity level 3. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor to the crash. The driver was licensed and operating a 2020 Honda sedan. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal or crosswalk indication, but the report does not list this as a contributing factor. No vehicle damage was reported. The incident highlights the critical role of driver attention in preventing harm to vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4736006 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jun 26 - A sedan driver blacked out and crashed into parked cars on Metropolitan Avenue. She suffered arm abrasions. The impact damaged several vehicles. Police cite lost consciousness as the cause.

A 38-year-old woman driving a sedan southbound on Metropolitan Avenue in Queens lost consciousness and struck multiple parked cars, according to the police report. She suffered abrasions to her elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report lists 'Lost Consciousness' as the contributing factor. Several parked sedans sustained damage to their rear bumpers and quarter panels from the impact. The driver was wearing a lap belt and held a valid New York license. No other contributing factors or victim actions are noted. The crash underscores the risk posed by sudden driver incapacitation in city traffic.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4735774 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jun 22 - A cyclist struck a 72-year-old woman crossing Yellowstone Boulevard. Both fell hard. The woman suffered head injuries. The cyclist was bruised. No driver errors listed. Queens streets remain perilous.

According to the police report, a 25-year-old male bicyclist traveling south on Yellowstone Boulevard collided with a 72-year-old female pedestrian who was crossing without a signal or crosswalk. The crash happened at 3:50 p.m. in Queens. The pedestrian suffered internal head injuries. The cyclist was ejected from his bike and sustained bruises over his entire body. Both were seriously hurt. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The cyclist was operating under a permit license and wore no safety equipment. This crash underscores the dangers faced by pedestrians and cyclists on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4734985 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19