Bay Terrace–Clearview: Blood on the Parkways

Feb 4 - A young driver crashed her sedan into a parked car on Bell Boulevard. She and her elderly passenger suffered full-body abrasions. Police cite inexperience and cell phone use as causes.

According to the police report, a 20-year-old woman drove north on Bell Boulevard and struck a parked sedan. The crash injured both the driver and her 75-year-old front passenger, leaving them with abrasions and injuries to their entire bodies. Both were conscious and restrained at the time. The report lists driver inexperience and handheld cell phone use as contributing factors. The parked vehicle was unoccupied. No ejections occurred.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4603247 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jan 29 - A 19-year-old male driver crashed a BMW sedan head-on at unsafe speed on Cross Island Parkway. The vehicle was demolished. The driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash but was conscious and restrained by airbag and seatbelt.

According to the police report, a 19-year-old male driver operating a 2018 BMW sedan crashed on Cross Island Parkway at 1:30 a.m. The vehicle struck an object front-center and was demolished. The driver was injured, sustaining neck trauma and whiplash. He was conscious and protected by an airbag and lap belt. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. The driver was licensed in New York and traveling southbound, going straight ahead before impact. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved. The crash highlights the dangers of excessive speed combined with inexperience behind the wheel.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4601447 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jan 24 - Assembly and Senate passed A 602. The bill sets state funding rules for federally assisted and municipal complete street projects. Lawmakers moved fast. Streets shaped by budgets, not safety.

Bill A 602, titled 'Relates to the percentage responsibility of the state for federally assisted projects,' passed committee votes in the Assembly on January 24, 2023, and in the Senate on February 13, 2023. Sponsored by Patricia Fahy, the bill addresses how much the state pays for federally assisted projects and for municipal projects with complete street designs. The measure saw broad support, with near-unanimous yes votes in both chambers. The bill's focus is on funding, not on direct safety improvements for pedestrians, cyclists, or other vulnerable road users. No safety analyst note was provided.

• File A 602, Open States, Published 2023-01-24

Jan 4 - Senate bill S 343 seeks a clear, public safety score for cars. The DMV would post these ratings. Lawmakers push for sunlight on danger. Pedestrians face risk. The system aims to expose it.

Senate bill S 343 was proposed on January 4, 2023. It sits in the sponsorship stage. The bill, titled 'Creates a pedestrian safety rating system for motor vehicles,' would require the Department of Motor Vehicles to post these ratings online. Primary sponsor Andrew Gounardes leads, joined by Leroy Comrie, Michael Gianaris, Brad Hoylman-Sigal, Robert Jackson, Liz Krueger, Zellnor Myrie, Gustavo Rivera, Julia Salazar, Luis R. Sepúlveda, and Toby Ann Stavisky. The measure targets transparency. It puts the danger of cars in plain sight. No safety analyst note was provided.

• File S 343, Open States, Published 2023-01-04

Jan 1 - SUV flipped on Clearview Expressway. Passenger, a 49-year-old woman, took a blow to the face. Police cite passenger distraction. Driver held only a permit. Metal twisted. Road stayed open.

According to the police report, a 2020 SUV traveling north on Clearview Expressway overturned after striking with its right front bumper. The front passenger, a 49-year-old woman, suffered facial contusions but remained conscious. The report lists passenger distraction as a contributing factor. The driver, a male with a permit license, was going straight ahead at the time of the crash. The vehicle overturned and sustained damage. No other driver errors or victim factors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4594558 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Nov 30 - A 74-year-old man was struck by a northbound sedan on 18 Avenue in Queens. The driver failed to yield right-of-way and was distracted. The pedestrian suffered knee and lower leg injuries with minor bleeding and shock.

According to the police report, a 74-year-old male pedestrian was injured when a 2007 Honda sedan traveling north on 18 Avenue struck him. The point of impact was the vehicle's center front end. The pedestrian was not at an intersection and suffered injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, with minor bleeding and shock. The report lists the driver's failure to yield right-of-way and driver inattention or distraction as contributing factors. The driver was licensed and driving straight ahead. No mention of pedestrian fault or safety equipment was noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4586707 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Sep 26 - A pick-up truck slammed front-first on Clearview Expressway. The driver, alone, suffered a fractured, dislocated face. Police cite illness as the cause. No one else was hurt. Metal twisted. Night fell silent.

According to the police report, a 47-year-old man driving a 1966 Oldsmobile pick-up truck south on Clearview Expressway crashed when he became ill. The truck struck an object with its center front end. The driver, the only person in the vehicle, suffered a fractured and dislocated face. The report lists 'Illness' as the sole contributing factor. No other vehicles or people were involved. The driver was not ejected. The crash left the truck's front end heavily damaged.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4568322 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Sep 16 - A motorcycle struck the right side of a sedan making a right turn on Francis Lewis Boulevard. The motorcyclist, a 22-year-old man, suffered abrasions and full-body injuries. The crash involved limited visibility and failure to yield right-of-way.

According to the police report, a sedan was making a right turn on Francis Lewis Boulevard when it was struck on the right side by a motorcycle traveling straight ahead. The motorcyclist, a 22-year-old male wearing a helmet, was injured with abrasions and injuries to his entire body but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists 'View Obstructed/Limited' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The sedan driver was licensed and registered in New York. The collision caused damage to the center front end of the sedan and the right side doors of the motorcycle.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4564794 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Aug 14 - Two sedans slammed together on Cross Island Parkway. A front passenger took a neck injury. Police blamed following too closely. Metal twisted. One woman hurt. The road stayed hard and fast.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on Cross Island Parkway while traveling south. The crash left a 34-year-old female front passenger injured with a neck wound. She was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. Police cited 'Following Too Closely' as the cause for both vehicles. Both drivers were licensed and moving straight ahead. The impact hit the front ends of the sedans. No other contributing factors or errors by the injured passenger were listed.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4555303 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jun 2 - Senate passed S 5602 to keep school zone speed cameras running longer. More eyes on reckless drivers. Lawmakers push back against speeding near kids. The vote was clear. The danger remains.

Bill S 5602, titled 'Relates to the hours of operation of a school zone speed camera demonstration program,' passed the Senate on May 25, 2022, and the Assembly on June 2, 2022. The bill extends the hours that speed cameras operate in New York City school zones. Primary sponsor: Senator Gounardes, with co-sponsors Biaggi, Cleare, Gianaris, Hoylman, Jackson, Kavanagh, Krueger, Myrie, Persaud, Ramos, Rivera, and Sepulveda. The measure saw strong support in both chambers, despite some opposition. The bill aims to keep cameras watching when children are at risk. More enforcement, more accountability. The fight for safer streets continues.

• File S 5602, Open States, Published 2022-06-02

Jun 1 - An SUV changed lanes unsafely on Cross Island Parkway. It struck a sedan traveling east. The sedan’s driver, a 54-year-old man, suffered abrasions to his elbow and lower arm. Both vehicles sustained damage on their sides and front quarters.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Cross Island Parkway involving a 2020 Jeep SUV and a 2021 sedan. The SUV was changing lanes unsafely when it struck the sedan on its left side doors. The sedan’s driver, a 54-year-old man wearing a lap belt and harness, was injured with abrasions to his elbow and lower arm. The report lists 'Unsafe Lane Changing' and 'Other Vehicular' as contributing factors. The SUV’s right front quarter panel and the sedan’s left side doors were damaged. The sedan driver was conscious and not ejected. No other contributing factors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4533750 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jun 1 - Albany passed A 8936. Cities get more state cash if they build complete streets. Lawmakers want safer roads. The bill sailed through both chambers. Money now follows safety.

Bill A 8936, titled 'Relates to complete street design features and funding of construction and improvements at a municipalities' expense,' passed the Assembly on May 23, 2022, and the Senate on June 1, 2022. The bill boosts state funding for transportation projects when municipalities add complete street features. Assemblymember Fahy led as primary sponsor, joined by Hunter, Seawright, Woerner, and others. The Assembly and Senate both voted yes, with broad support. The law aims to push cities to design streets for everyone—pedestrians, cyclists, and drivers—by tying state dollars to safety upgrades.

• File A 8936, Open States, Published 2022-06-01

May 31 - Senate passed S 5602 to keep school zone speed cameras running longer. More eyes on reckless drivers. Lawmakers push back against speeding near kids. The vote was clear. The danger remains.

Bill S 5602, titled 'Relates to the hours of operation of a school zone speed camera demonstration program,' passed the Senate on May 25, 2022, and the Assembly on June 2, 2022. The bill extends the hours that speed cameras operate in New York City school zones. Primary sponsor: Senator Gounardes, with co-sponsors Biaggi, Cleare, Gianaris, Hoylman, Jackson, Kavanagh, Krueger, Myrie, Persaud, Ramos, Rivera, and Sepulveda. The measure saw strong support in both chambers, despite some opposition. The bill aims to keep cameras watching when children are at risk. More enforcement, more accountability. The fight for safer streets continues.

• File S 5602, Open States, Published 2022-05-31

May 23 - Albany passed A 8936. Cities get more state cash if they build complete streets. Lawmakers want safer roads. The bill sailed through both chambers. Money now follows safety.

Bill A 8936, titled 'Relates to complete street design features and funding of construction and improvements at a municipalities' expense,' passed the Assembly on May 23, 2022, and the Senate on June 1, 2022. The bill boosts state funding for transportation projects when municipalities add complete street features. Assemblymember Fahy led as primary sponsor, joined by Hunter, Seawright, Woerner, and others. The Assembly and Senate both voted yes, with broad support. The law aims to push cities to design streets for everyone—pedestrians, cyclists, and drivers—by tying state dollars to safety upgrades.

• File A 8936, Open States, Published 2022-05-23

May 23 - Senate and Assembly passed S 1078. New drivers must now learn how to avoid hitting people on foot or bike. Law aims to cut crashes at the root—before drivers get the keys.

Bill S 1078, introduced in the Senate on April 27, 2021, requires pedestrian and bicyclist safety instruction in the drivers pre-licensing course. The bill moved through committee and passed the Senate and Assembly, with key votes on May 20, 2021, February 1, 2022, May 16, 2022, and May 23, 2022. The matter summary reads: 'Requires instruction in pedestrian and bicyclist safety as part of the drivers pre-licensing course.' Primary sponsor: Senator Gounardes, joined by Bailey, Biaggi, Brisport, Cleare, Comrie, and others. The measure targets driver ignorance, a root cause of deadly crashes, by putting vulnerable road users at the center of driver education.

• File S 1078, Open States, Published 2022-05-23

May 16 - Senate and Assembly passed S 1078. New drivers must now learn how to avoid hitting people on foot or bike. Law aims to cut crashes at the root—before drivers get the keys.

Bill S 1078, introduced in the Senate on April 27, 2021, requires pedestrian and bicyclist safety instruction in the drivers pre-licensing course. The bill moved through committee and passed the Senate and Assembly, with key votes on May 20, 2021, February 1, 2022, May 16, 2022, and May 23, 2022. The matter summary reads: 'Requires instruction in pedestrian and bicyclist safety as part of the drivers pre-licensing course.' Primary sponsor: Senator Gounardes, joined by Bailey, Biaggi, Brisport, Cleare, Comrie, and others. The measure targets driver ignorance, a root cause of deadly crashes, by putting vulnerable road users at the center of driver education.

• File S 1078, Open States, Published 2022-05-16

May 16 - Senate passed S 5130. The bill pushes complete street design. It aims for safe access for all. Pedestrians and cyclists get a shot at safer roads. The vote was split, but the bill moved forward.

Senate bill S 5130, titled 'Enables safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles,' passed committee votes on March 2 and May 16, 2022. Senator Kennedy sponsored the bill. Support came from members like Jeremy Cooney, Anna Kaplan, and John Liu. Dissent came from Patrick Gallivan and Susan Serino. The bill pushes cities to design roads for everyone—pedestrians, cyclists, and drivers. It marks a shift from car-first planning. The measure aims to cut risk for people outside cars. Full vote details and text are at the New York Senate website.

• File S 5130, Open States, Published 2022-05-16

May 15 - A 25-year-old male motorcyclist was ejected after a collision on Cross Island Parkway. The crash involved a vehicle changing lanes and striking the motorcycle’s left front bumper. The rider suffered knee and lower leg abrasions and remained conscious.

According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling north on Cross Island Parkway was struck on its left front bumper by a vehicle changing lanes. The 25-year-old male motorcyclist was ejected from the bike and sustained abrasions to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as a contributing factor to the crash. The rider was not wearing any safety equipment. The collision caused damage to the motorcycle’s left front bumper and the other vehicle’s right side doors. The motorcyclist was conscious after the crash but injured.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4528390 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Apr 19 - Two sedans crashed head-on on Cross Island Parkway. Both vehicles traveled north. Impact hit left front and rear quarter panels. A 46-year-old female passenger suffered knee and lower leg abrasions. Unsafe speed caused the collision. No ejections reported.

According to the police report, two sedans traveling north on Cross Island Parkway collided. The impact occurred on the left front quarter panel of one vehicle and the left rear quarter panel of the other. A 46-year-old female passenger in the right rear seat was injured, sustaining abrasions to her knee and lower leg. She remained conscious and was not ejected. The report lists unsafe speed as the contributing factor. Both drivers were licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of the crash. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4520339 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Apr 11 - A 37-year-old man driving a sedan on Francis Lewis Boulevard suffered a back injury. He was not ejected and wore a lap belt and harness. The crash occurred as he made a left turn, reacting to an uninvolved vehicle. Shock followed the impact.

According to the police report, a 37-year-old male driver in a 2018 Hyundai sedan was injured while making a left turn on Francis Lewis Boulevard. The driver sustained a back injury and was wearing a lap belt and harness. The report lists "Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle" as the contributing factor twice, indicating the driver’s response to another vehicle not involved in the crash led to the collision. The driver was not ejected and experienced shock after the incident. Vehicle damage and point of impact were categorized as "Other." No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The driver held a valid New York license.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4517973 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19