No More Blood on Northern Boulevard

Mar 29 - A 75-year-old woman crossing Main Street with the signal was hit by an SUV making a left turn. The impact fractured her knee and lower leg. The driver failed to yield right-of-way. The pedestrian was conscious but seriously injured.

According to the police report, a 75-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing Main Street at an intersection in Queens. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a 2014 SUV, driven by a licensed female driver making a left turn, struck her on the left side doors. The pedestrian suffered fractures and dislocations to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor to the crash. The vehicle showed no damage. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4616638 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Mar 21 - Senate passes S 4647. Bill hikes penalties for endangering highway workers. It funds more enforcement. It pushes work zone safety awareness. Lawmakers move to protect workers from reckless drivers.

Senate bill S 4647, titled "Increases penalties for endangerment of a highway worker, promotes work zone safety awareness, and establishes a fund for additional work zone safety enforcement," advanced through committee on April 15, 2024. Sponsored by Timothy M. Kennedy, with Joseph P. Addabbo Jr., Pamela Helming, Mario Mattera, Robert Rolison, and James Skoufis as co-sponsors, the bill passed multiple Senate votes. The measure targets drivers who endanger highway workers, boosts safety awareness, and funds enforcement. The bill aims to curb driver recklessness in work zones, where danger is high and impact is deadly.

• File S 4647, Open States, Published 2023-03-21

Mar 21 - 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 2023-03-21

Mar 18 - A 70-year-old bicyclist was injured in Queens when a bus struck him at Linden Place. The cyclist suffered a head abrasion. The bus and bike collided front bumpers as the cyclist turned improperly and failed to yield right-of-way.

According to the police report, a bus and a bicycle collided in Queens near 31-25 Linden Place. The bicyclist, a 70-year-old man, was injured with a head abrasion but remained conscious. The report lists the bicyclist's errors as "Turning Improperly" and "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way." The bus was traveling straight north while the bicyclist was passing and turned improperly into the bus's path. The bike's left front bumper and the bus's right front bumper were damaged. The bicyclist was unlicensed and not wearing any safety equipment. The bus driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The collision caused injury but no ejection.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4613839 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Mar 15 - A driver struck a 64-year-old woman crossing Main Street in Queens. The driver ignored the signal and failed to yield. The woman suffered a head abrasion but stayed conscious. Systemic danger persists at this intersection.

According to the police report, a 64-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing Main Street at Kissena Boulevard in Queens. She crossed with the signal when a vehicle traveling northwest went straight and struck her. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors. The pedestrian suffered a head abrasion and was conscious at the scene. No details on the vehicle or driver are provided. The crash underscores driver errors that led to injury of a vulnerable road user.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4613062 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Mar 10 - A 31-year-old man was struck by an SUV while crossing College Point Boulevard with the signal. The driver failed to yield right-of-way, striking the pedestrian at the intersection. The man suffered hip and upper leg injuries but remained conscious.

According to the police report, a 31-year-old male pedestrian was injured at the intersection of College Point Boulevard and 39 Avenue in Queens. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a 2022 Audi SUV making a left turn struck him with the vehicle's left front bumper. The report lists driver errors including Failure to Yield Right-of-Way and View Obstructed/Limited. The pedestrian sustained contusions and bruises to his hip and upper leg but was not ejected and remained conscious. The vehicle showed no damage. The crash highlights the dangers posed by drivers failing to yield to pedestrians legally crossing intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4611829 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Mar 8 - Prospect Park’s East Drive gets a full overhaul. Fresh pavement replaces potholes. Cyclists and pedestrians gain wider, dedicated lanes. Cars lose ground. Officials call it a pilot for city parks. If it works, Central Park could be next.

On March 8, 2023, city officials announced a major redesign of Prospect Park’s East Drive. The project, not tied to a specific council bill, begins March 12 and is billed as an 18-month pilot. The main loop’s eastern stretch will be repaved and repainted, giving cyclists a 16-to-18-foot shared lane with authorized vehicles, flanked by two pedestrian lanes up to 14 feet wide. The city rejected a two-bike-lane alternative, citing pedestrian access needs. State Sen. Zellnor Myrie praised the upgrade, calling Prospect Park a treasure. Chief Public Realm Officer Ya-Ting Liu said, 'Re-examining how we design the roads in our park system is a perfect example of how we’re advancing the Mayor’s vision for quality public spaces throughout the city.' Officials stress the park is closed to private vehicles. The redesign aims to set a new standard for park safety and access across New York.

• New Prospect Park Road Redesign Paves the Way for Central Park, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2023-03-08

Mar 3 - A 19-year-old bicyclist was ejected and injured on College Point Boulevard. Unsafe speed led to full-body bruises. The rider stayed conscious. No vehicle damage reported. The street showed its teeth.

According to the police report, a 19-year-old male bicyclist traveling south on College Point Boulevard was ejected from his bike after a crash. The bicyclist suffered contusions and bruises across his entire body but remained conscious. The report lists unsafe speed as a contributing factor. The bike showed no damage. Another vehicle was involved, but details are unspecified and no damage was reported. The point of impact was the left side of the bike and the right front quarter panel of the other vehicle. No other contributing factors or safety equipment details were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4614626 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Mar 2 - A 26-year-old man was struck while in the roadway on Parsons Boulevard. The SUV was backing up and failed to yield right-of-way. The pedestrian suffered bruises and injuries to his knee and lower leg. The driver was licensed and alone in the vehicle.

According to the police report, a 26-year-old male pedestrian was injured on Parsons Boulevard when a 2018 Jeep SUV backing south failed to yield right-of-way. The pedestrian was located in the roadway, not at an intersection, and sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The driver, a licensed male from New York, was alone in the vehicle. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The SUV showed no damage and the point of impact was the center back end. No other factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4611168 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Feb 28 - Senate passes S 4647. Bill hikes penalties for endangering highway workers. It funds more enforcement. It pushes work zone safety awareness. Lawmakers move to protect workers from reckless drivers.

Senate bill S 4647, titled "Increases penalties for endangerment of a highway worker, promotes work zone safety awareness, and establishes a fund for additional work zone safety enforcement," advanced through committee on April 15, 2024. Sponsored by Timothy M. Kennedy, with Joseph P. Addabbo Jr., Pamela Helming, Mario Mattera, Robert Rolison, and James Skoufis as co-sponsors, the bill passed multiple Senate votes. The measure targets drivers who endanger highway workers, boosts safety awareness, and funds enforcement. The bill aims to curb driver recklessness in work zones, where danger is high and impact is deadly.

• File S 4647, Open States, Published 2023-02-28

Feb 28 - 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 2023-02-28

Feb 13 - 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 2023-02-13

Feb 7 - Senator John Liu pushes to drop New York’s legal blood alcohol limit from 0.08 to 0.05. Drunk drivers killed 307 people statewide in 2019. The bill aims to cut deaths. Utah saw fatal crashes fall after a similar move. The message: don’t drink and drive.

On February 7, 2023, Queens State Senator John Liu, representing District 16, publicly supported a bill in the State Legislature to lower the legal blood alcohol concentration (BAC) limit for drivers from 0.08 to 0.05. The bill’s summary states, 'The 0.05 BAC simply says, don’t drink and drive.' Liu, as the bill’s primary sponsor, emphasized that anyone found with a BAC over 0.05 would be charged with DWI. City Transportation Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez joined the push, warning, 'Whether they are at 0.06 or 0.12 or 0.20, the consequences can be deadly.' Drunk driving caused 307 deaths in New York State in 2019, nearly a third of all fatal crashes. Utah’s adoption of a 0.05 BAC limit led to a 20% drop in fatal crashes in its first year. The bill is part of a broader effort to protect pedestrians, cyclists, and passengers from impaired drivers.

• City transportation chief joins state push to lower blood alcohol limits, amny.com, Published 2023-02-07

Feb 1 - 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 2023-02-01

Jan 25 - A 35-year-old man was hit by an SUV on Northern Boulevard in Queens. He was crossing with the signal when the vehicle struck him head-on. The pedestrian suffered fractures and dislocations, left in shock with injuries to his entire body.

According to the police report, a 35-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing Northern Boulevard at an intersection in Queens. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a 2004 SUV traveling west struck him with its center front end. The report lists the driver's errors as 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.' The pedestrian suffered fractures, dislocations, and injuries to his entire body, resulting in shock. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted. The driver was alone in the vehicle and was going straight ahead at the time of impact.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4600989 - 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 23 - A driver crashed into parked SUVs on Cherry Avenue. His arm was cut. Police blamed distraction. No one else was hurt. Metal crumpled. The street stayed silent.

According to the police report, a 54-year-old man drove east on Cherry Avenue and struck several parked SUVs. The driver suffered abrasions to his elbow and lower arm. No other people were injured. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the main cause. The moving SUV hit the rear ends of the parked vehicles, damaging bumpers and back panels. The driver was licensed and remained conscious at the scene. No helmet or signaling issues were noted. The crash left metal twisted and the street marked by impact.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4599749 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jan 22 - A 15-year-old girl was struck at a Queens intersection. The SUV made a left turn and hit her while she crossed. She suffered abrasions and injuries to her knee and lower leg. The driver failed to yield right-of-way. The girl remained conscious.

According to the police report, a 15-year-old female pedestrian was injured on Beech Avenue in Queens when a 2007 Hyundai SUV made a left turn and struck her at the intersection. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal or crosswalk. The impact occurred at the vehicle's left front bumper, causing abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the primary contributing factor. The driver was licensed and traveling west. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted. The pedestrian was conscious after the crash and suffered moderate injuries.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4599595 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jan 17 - A 65-year-old woman was injured crossing 38 Avenue outside a crosswalk. The SUV hit her on the left front quarter panel. She suffered facial abrasions but remained conscious. The driver was traveling straight eastbound at the time of impact.

According to the police report, a 65-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing 38 Avenue outside a crosswalk. The driver, a licensed male operating a 2015 Nissan SUV traveling eastbound, struck her with the vehicle's left front quarter panel. The pedestrian sustained facial abrasions and was conscious after the collision. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors beyond the pedestrian crossing outside a crosswalk. The pedestrian's contributing factors are marked as unspecified. The vehicle was going straight ahead at the time of impact.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4598657 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jan 13 - A 41-year-old woman crossing Parsons Boulevard with the signal was struck by an e-scooter traveling south. She suffered abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The scooter’s front center collided with her at the intersection.

According to the police report, a pedestrian was injured while crossing Parsons Boulevard at an intersection with the signal. The pedestrian, a 41-year-old woman, sustained abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The collision involved an e-scooter traveling south, which struck the pedestrian with its center front end. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors beyond unspecified causes. The pedestrian was conscious and injured but not ejected. The vehicle damage was limited to the scooter’s front center. No helmet or signaling issues were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4597695 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19