No More Blood on Northern Boulevard

Jun 2 - Two SUVs and a sedan collided on College Point Boulevard. The sedan driver suffered abrasions and shock, trapped in the vehicle. The crash involved left-side impacts and driver distraction. Injuries spanned the entire body of the sedan driver.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on College Point Boulevard involving multiple vehicles, including two SUVs and a sedan. The sedan driver, a 45-year-old man, was injured with abrasions and shock and was trapped inside the vehicle. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The sedan was struck on the left side doors, sustaining damage to the left front quarter panel. The driver was wearing a lap belt. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted. The crash caused injuries to the entire body of the sedan driver, who was the sole occupant of his vehicle.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4634408 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jun 1 - A 67-year-old bicyclist was injured in Queens when an SUV struck him head-on. The impact hit the cyclist’s left front and the SUV’s right front bumper. The rider suffered a shoulder contusion and bruising but remained conscious at the scene.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Kissena Boulevard in Queens involving a 2022 Honda SUV and a 67-year-old male bicyclist. Both were traveling north when the SUV’s right front bumper struck the bike’s left front. The bicyclist sustained an upper arm shoulder contusion and bruising but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report lists "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as a contributing factor to the crash. The bicyclist was wearing a helmet, but the primary error noted was the driver’s failure to yield. No other contributing factors were specified.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4634405 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jun 1 - Senate passes S 6808. The bill creates first responder safety zones. It sets speed limits in these zones. Lawmakers act after crashes and close calls. The vote is strong. The danger is real. The streets demand change.

Senate bill S 6808, titled 'Relates to establishing first responder safety zones and setting speed limits in such safety zones,' moved through committee and passed multiple Senate votes between May 2023 and March 2024. Primary sponsor John Mannion led the push, joined by Joseph P. Addabbo Jr., Iwen Chu, and Pamela Helming. The bill aims to carve out protected zones for first responders and lower speed limits in those areas. The measure passed with broad support, reflecting urgency after repeated crashes near emergency scenes. The bill’s text and votes show lawmakers responding to the deadly toll of reckless driving near first responders. Vulnerable road users—pedestrians, passengers, and responders—stand in harm’s way. The bill targets that risk.

• File S 6808, Open States, Published 2023-06-01

May 31 - Senate passes S 2714. Bill pushes complete street design. Aim: safer roads for all. Pedestrians, cyclists, and riders get space. Car dominance challenged. Lawmakers move to cut street carnage.

Senate bill S 2714, titled 'Enables safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles,' advanced through committee and passed several Senate votes, most recently on March 27, 2024. Sponsored by Timothy M. Kennedy with support from Jake Ashby, Jamaal Bailey, and others, the bill mandates street designs that protect everyone—not just drivers. The measure saw strong support but faced opposition from some senators. By requiring complete street principles, S 2714 aims to reduce danger for pedestrians, cyclists, and transit users. The bill marks a shift away from car-first planning, forcing cities to build streets for people, not just traffic.

• File S 2714, Open States, Published 2023-05-31

May 30 - Senate backs S 6802. Albany gets school speed cameras. One no vote. Cameras aim to slow drivers near kids. Program ends 2028. Lawmakers move to shield children from reckless speed.

Senate bill S 6802, introduced by Neil D. Breslin, establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in Albany. The bill passed committee on May 30, 2023, with only one senator, Andrew J. Lanza, voting no. The official summary reads: 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of Albany; repeals authorization of program December 31, 2028.' Breslin led sponsorship. Seventeen senators voted yes. The program targets driver speed near schools, aiming to protect children and other vulnerable road users. The law sunsets at the end of 2028.

• File S 6802, Open States, Published 2023-05-30

May 26 - NYPD and Jo Anne Simon call for tougher drunk driving laws. Police ramp up DWI patrols for Memorial Day. Officials urge Albany to drop legal BAC to .05%. They cite rising deaths. Advocates say alcohol fuels a third of crashes. Streets stay deadly.

On May 26, 2023, Assemblymember Jo Anne Simon (District 52) joined NYPD and city officials to announce increased traffic enforcement for Memorial Day and to advocate for state legislation lowering the legal blood-alcohol concentration (BAC) threshold from .08% to .05%. The announcement, made at One Police Plaza, highlighted the bill sponsored by Simon and Sen. John Liu. The matter summary states, 'Officials called on Albany to pass legislation to lower the BAC threshold to .05%, arguing it would reduce DWI fatalities by about 10% and align with other countries.' Simon declared, 'Lowering the BAC limit from .08% to .05% is desperately needed to adequately tackle this epidemic of traffic violence.' NYPD Chief Kim Royster and DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez echoed the urgency. The bill awaits action in Albany. No formal safety analyst note was provided, but officials cite 43 NYC DWI deaths in 2021 and say 30% of state crashes involve alcohol.

• NYPD to step up enforcement of drink driving over Memorial Day weekend, amny.com, Published 2023-05-26

May 23 - A sedan struck a 61-year-old man on a bike. The crash gashed his knee, leg, and foot. Metal met flesh. The street stayed hard. No driver error listed. Confusion marked the moment.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on Union Street in Queens collided with a 61-year-old male bicyclist, also heading south. The cyclist suffered abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The sedan's right front quarter panel struck the cyclist, damaging the car's right side doors. The report lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a contributing factor. No driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were noted. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The crash resulted in injury severity level 3 for the cyclist.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4632596 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

May 22 - Senate passes S 6808. The bill creates first responder safety zones. It sets speed limits in these zones. Lawmakers act after crashes and close calls. The vote is strong. The danger is real. The streets demand change.

Senate bill S 6808, titled 'Relates to establishing first responder safety zones and setting speed limits in such safety zones,' moved through committee and passed multiple Senate votes between May 2023 and March 2024. Primary sponsor John Mannion led the push, joined by Joseph P. Addabbo Jr., Iwen Chu, and Pamela Helming. The bill aims to carve out protected zones for first responders and lower speed limits in those areas. The measure passed with broad support, reflecting urgency after repeated crashes near emergency scenes. The bill’s text and votes show lawmakers responding to the deadly toll of reckless driving near first responders. Vulnerable road users—pedestrians, passengers, and responders—stand in harm’s way. The bill targets that risk.

• File S 6808, Open States, Published 2023-05-22

May 21 - A sedan traveling west hit a parked sedan on Kissena Boulevard in Queens. The moving vehicle’s right front bumper collided with the parked car’s right rear bumper. A 33-year-old male occupant suffered neck injuries and whiplash, left in shock.

According to the police report, a 2012 Toyota sedan traveling west on Kissena Boulevard struck a parked 2011 Mini sedan. The moving vehicle impacted the parked car’s right rear bumper with its right front bumper. The collision injured a 33-year-old male occupant of the moving vehicle, who suffered neck injuries and whiplash and was reported to be in shock. The report lists "Other Vehicular" as a contributing factor but does not specify driver errors beyond that. The parked vehicle had no occupants at the time. No helmet or signaling factors were noted. The driver of the moving vehicle was licensed in New York.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4631509 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

May 20 - A 66-year-old man crossing Roosevelt Avenue with the signal was hit by a taxi making a left turn. The taxi failed to yield right-of-way. The pedestrian suffered a fractured and dislocated lower leg and foot. The driver’s error caused serious injury.

According to the police report, a taxi making a left turn on Roosevelt Avenue struck a 66-year-old male pedestrian who was crossing with the signal at the intersection. The pedestrian sustained fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists the driver’s failure to yield right-of-way as the contributing factor. The pedestrian was conscious after the crash and did not contribute to the collision. The taxi’s point of impact was the left front bumper. No other vehicles or occupants were involved. The driver’s failure to yield right-of-way directly caused the pedestrian’s serious injuries.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4631771 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

May 16 - A 28-year-old woman crossing Prince Street with the signal was struck by a westbound SUV making a left turn. The impact injured her knee, lower leg, and foot. Limited visibility contributed to the crash. The driver caused the collision.

According to the police report, a 28-year-old female pedestrian was crossing Prince Street at an intersection with the signal when she was struck by a 2021 GMC SUV making a left turn westbound. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, including abrasions. The report lists "View Obstructed/Limited" as a contributing factor, indicating the driver's limited visibility played a role. The driver’s action of making a left turn without clear sight contributed to the collision. The pedestrian was conscious and injured but was not at fault. No vehicle damage was reported.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4629416 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

May 16 - Senate backs S 775. The bill defines the ignition interlock monitor’s job. It forces offenders to install devices and obey court orders. Lawmakers act to keep repeat drunk drivers off the street.

Senate bill S 775, titled "Relates to the responsibilities of an ignition interlock monitor," passed committee votes on February 1, March 21, and May 16, 2023. The bill describes the monitor’s role and mandates compliance for those ordered to install ignition interlock devices. Primary sponsor Jeremy Cooney (District 56) led, joined by Nathalia Fernandez, Monica Martinez, and Shelley Mayer. The measure saw broad support, with senators voting yes across multiple sessions. The law aims to keep drivers with violations from endangering others by enforcing strict compliance with court-ordered ignition interlocks.

• File S 775, Open States, Published 2023-05-16

May 12 - A 38-year-old man was struck by an SUV while crossing a marked crosswalk on 39 Avenue. The driver was making a left turn and failed to yield. The pedestrian suffered head injuries and was left in shock.

According to the police report, a 38-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing a marked crosswalk on 39 Avenue. The driver, a licensed female operating a 2014 SUV, was making a left turn when the collision occurred. The report cites driver inattention and failure to yield right-of-way as contributing factors. The pedestrian suffered head injuries and was in shock at the scene. The vehicle showed no damage despite the impact to its left front bumper. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4628372 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

May 9 - A 68-year-old woman was hit by an SUV making a left turn on 41 Avenue. She was crossing with the signal when the vehicle failed to yield right-of-way. The impact fractured her knee and lower leg. She remained conscious at the scene.

According to the police report, a 68-year-old female pedestrian was injured on 41 Avenue after being struck by a 2018 Ford SUV making a left turn. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal at an intersection when the SUV hit her with its left front bumper. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor for the driver. The pedestrian suffered fractures and dislocations to her knee, lower leg, and foot but was not ejected and remained conscious. The driver was licensed and traveling eastbound. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4627342 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

May 7 - A moving SUV hit a parked SUV on its left side doors in Queens. The driver of the moving vehicle suffered facial contusions. Both vehicles sustained damage. The injured driver was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness.

According to the police report, a 76-year-old male driver was injured when his SUV collided with a parked SUV on Bud Place in Queens. The impact occurred on the left side doors of the parked vehicle and the front center of the moving vehicle. The injured driver suffered facial contusions but was conscious and wearing a lap belt and harness. The report lists the contributing factor as "Other Vehicular" but does not specify driver errors. The moving vehicle was traveling west while the parked vehicle was stationary. No ejections occurred. The crash caused damage to both vehicles involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4626935 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

May 7 - A 54-year-old woman was injured on Roosevelt Avenue in Queens. A cyclist traveling east struck her outside the roadway. The pedestrian suffered abrasions and lower leg injuries. The bike showed no damage. The crash was caused by following too closely.

According to the police report, a cyclist traveling east on Roosevelt Avenue in Queens struck a 54-year-old female pedestrian who was not in the roadway. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The cyclist was the sole occupant of the bike, which showed no damage after the crash. The report lists "Following Too Closely" as a contributing factor to the collision. No other driver errors or victim actions were cited. The pedestrian was conscious and injured but not ejected. The crash highlights the dangers of close following distances even outside intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4626572 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

May 3 - An Audi SUV traveling west on 41 Avenue struck a parked station wagon. The driver of the station wagon, a 37-year-old man, suffered unspecified injuries and shock. No ejections occurred. The crash caused damage to the SUV’s left front quarter panel.

According to the police report, an Audi SUV was parked on 41 Avenue in Queens when it was struck on the left front quarter panel. The station wagon driver, a 37-year-old male occupant, sustained unspecified injuries and was in shock. The report lists no contributing factors or driver errors for either vehicle. The station wagon driver was not ejected and was not using any safety equipment. The SUV was registered in Pennsylvania and driven by a licensed male driver. Damage was limited to the SUV’s left front quarter panel. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4626573 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Apr 23 - A sedan hit a 43-year-old man outside an intersection on 39 Avenue in Queens. The man lay unconscious, hurt across his body. The car’s right front bumper made impact. Police cited pedestrian confusion as a factor.

According to the police report, a 43-year-old male pedestrian was struck by a 2019 sedan traveling east on 39 Avenue in Queens. The crash happened outside an intersection. The sedan’s right front bumper hit the pedestrian, who was left unconscious with injuries to his entire body. The report lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a contributing factor. No driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were noted in the report. The only contributing factor identified was confusion by the pedestrian in the roadway.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4623150 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Apr 15 - A 24-year-old man was hit by a sedan making a left turn on Union Street near Roosevelt Avenue in Queens. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the car struck him in the front center. Alcohol was involved in the crash.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling northwest on Union Street made a left turn and struck a 24-year-old male pedestrian crossing with the signal at the intersection near Roosevelt Avenue in Queens. The pedestrian suffered contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists alcohol involvement as a contributing factor for both the driver and the pedestrian. The point of impact was the center front end of the vehicle. The driver was licensed and operating a 2019 Acura sedan. The crash highlights failure to yield during a left turn under the influence of alcohol.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4620664 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Apr 2 - Two sedans slammed together at Linden Place. A 24-year-old driver’s face broke and twisted. Police blamed driver inattention and distraction. Metal and bone cracked. Only the driver was hurt.

According to the police report, two sedans collided near 34-20 Linden Place in Queens. The 24-year-old male driver suffered a fractured, distorted, and dislocated face injury. Police cited driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The driver was conscious and restrained by a lap belt. No other people were reported injured. The crash involved impact to the right front bumper of one sedan and the left front quarter panel of the other. No other contributing factors or victim errors were listed.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4617333 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19