Sep 9 - Two sedans collided at 150 St and 77 Ave. The southbound driver hit the right side of a westbound car. A 5-year-old passenger was hurt. Three more passengers and both drivers were injured. Police listed no contributing factor.

Two sedans crashed at 150 St and 77 Ave in Queens. The southbound driver in a 2013 Honda hit the right side of a westbound 2025 Toyota. Both drivers were injured. Three passengers were injured, including a 5-year-old child in the rear seat and another passenger in the right rear. A front-seat passenger was also hurt. An infant in a child restraint was listed with no injury specified. According to the police report, both drivers were “Going Straight Ahead.” Police recorded the westbound car’s point of impact as “Right Side Doors” and the southbound car’s as “Center Front End.” Police did not record a contributing factor for either driver.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4840949 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Sep 4 - A driver in an SUV turned left at 70 Ave and 147 St in Queens and hit a 75-year-old man in the intersection. He suffered hip and upper‑leg injuries. Police listed contributing factors as unspecified.

A driver in a 2018 Ford SUV made a left turn at 70 Ave and 147 St in Queens at 8:55 a.m. and hit a 75-year-old man who was crossing in the intersection. The man was conscious and suffered hip and upper-leg injuries. "According to the police report, the driver was making a left turn and the point of impact was the center front." Police recorded contributing factors as "Unspecified" and did not log a specific driver error such as Failure to Yield. No other people were reported hurt. The data lists the pedestrian location as at the intersection, with crossing details not specified beyond that.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4839842 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Aug 27 - Two SUVs met at Union and Main. One moved west. One stopped southbound. Metal hit. A child passenger suffered a head injury. An older driver took a chest hit. Police cite debris and “other vehicular” factors. Streets failed them.

Two SUVs crashed at Union Turnpike and Main Street in Queens. One SUV was going west; the other was stopped southbound. A 4‑year‑old rear passenger was injured in the head. A 71‑year‑old male driver suffered chest injuries. According to the police report, contributing factors were “Other Vehicular” and “Obstruction/Debris.” The data shows no listed errors like Failure to Yield or Unsafe Speed, but it does flag roadway obstruction and an unspecified vehicular issue. No pedestrian or cyclist was reported hurt. The crash underscores how debris and vehicle problems can turn routine movement into trauma for passengers.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4837990 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Aug 15 - The driver of an SUV turned left on Kissena Blvd and hit a northbound moped. Both moped occupants were ejected. The moped driver was unconscious. The passenger suffered a fractured lower leg.

The driver of an SUV turned left across Kissena Blvd and collided with a northbound moped carrying two people. Both moped riders were ejected. The moped driver, 26, was found unconscious with whole‑body injury. The passenger, 20, was ejected and suffered a fractured lower leg. According to the police report, the listed contributing factor was "Driver Inattention/Distraction." The SUV's pre-crash action was Making Left Turn while the moped was Going Straight Ahead. Police noted impact to the SUV's left side doors and damage to the moped's center front. Two people were injured in the left‑turn collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4835253 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Aug 13 - A driver struck a man crossing 155th Street near JFK. The car sped off. Medics rushed the victim to the hospital. He died. Police searched for footage. No arrests. The street stayed silent.

NY Daily News (2025-08-13) reports a 52-year-old man was killed crossing 155th St. at South Conduit Ave. near JFK Airport around 2:30 a.m. The driver hit the man and fled. Police said, "The driver sped off without stopping. No arrests have been made." Officers searched for surveillance footage to identify the vehicle. The article notes 68 pedestrians have died in city crashes this year. The hit-and-run highlights ongoing dangers for those on foot and the challenge of holding drivers accountable.

• Queens Hit-And-Run Kills Pedestrian Near JFK, NY Daily News, Published 2025-08-13

Aug 12 - A car tore through an Astoria intersection. It struck a food truck. Two men died on the sidewalk. The driver died too. Metal, flesh, coffee, blood. The street swallowed them. It happened fast. No one stood a chance.

According to the New York Post (2025-08-12), an 84-year-old driver sped through 42nd Street and 19th Avenue in Astoria, Queens, crashing into a food truck and killing two customers and himself. Surveillance showed the car "going about 60 miles an hour" before impact. The article quotes a witness: "Someone screamed really loudly, and I just had stepped back, like right up to the sidewalk." The force severed a victim's foot. The crash highlights the lethal risk when drivers lose control at high speed in pedestrian zones. No charges were filed; the driver died at the scene.

• Speeding Car Slams Food Truck, Kills Two, New York Post, Published 2025-08-12

Aug 11 - A car thief fled cops, leaping into the Atlantic. Officers dove in, fought him in the water, and dragged him to shore. The chase began with a stolen sedan, ended in cold surf, cuffs snapping shut.

NY Daily News (2025-08-11) reports a car thief jumped into the Atlantic off Far Rockaway after police caught him with a stolen Honda. The suspect, Matthew Swafford, used a stolen North Carolina plate. Officers pursued him into the water, as shown in NYPD video. Detective Demerest called, 'Take my belt!' before diving in. Swafford was charged with possession of stolen property and other offenses. The incident highlights risks when suspects flee in stolen vehicles, raising questions about pursuit protocols and the dangers posed by car theft in dense urban areas.

• Car Thief Jumps Far Rockaway Dock, NY Daily News, Published 2025-08-11

Aug 8 - Floods drowned Bay Terrace. Streets vanished. Leaders demand signs and real fixes. Pedestrians and cyclists still face danger. Signs warn, but water keeps coming.

"Just as Queens was about to get hundreds of millions of dollars in the federal infrastructure plan to address some of the severe flooding issues right here in Queens, the Trump administration yanked it, revoked that funding, and this is what we’re going to have to be faced with even more." -- John Liu

On August 8, 2025, Queens Borough President Donovan Richards and Council Member Vickie Paladino, joined by State Sen. John Liu and others, called for flood-related street signage and storm mitigation in Bay Terrace. They urged the Department of Transportation to act after flash floods submerged the Cross Island Parkway. The matter, described as a 'call for flood-related street signage and storm mitigation efforts,' saw Richards call signage a 'small step' and Paladino stress the need for warnings. The safety analyst notes these efforts may help general conditions but do not address the core safety needs of pedestrians and cyclists or shift burdens away from vulnerable users.

• Queens leaders call for flood signage and infrastructure in Bay Terrace, AMNY, Published 2025-08-08

Aug 3 - A driver struck an e-bike rider in Queens. A scooter rider crashed in Brooklyn. Both died. Streets claimed them. Police investigate. Lives ended fast. Metal and speed left no room for error.

NY Daily News (2025-08-03) reports two fatal e-vehicle crashes. On July 31, a 62-year-old Nissan Rogue driver hit Zhao Feng Zhen, 55, on Hollis Court Blvd in Queens. The driver remained at the scene; police continue to investigate. On July 12, Eusebio Quinones, 60, lost control of his electric scooter on Union Ave in Brooklyn and died from his injuries days later. The article notes, 'police are still investigating the crash.' These deaths highlight ongoing risks for vulnerable road users on city streets.

• Two Killed In Separate E-Vehicle Crashes, NY Daily News, Published 2025-08-03

Aug 1 - A car struck and killed a 23-year-old man on 101st Street. The driver sped off after an encounter at the window. Police found the victim with severe trauma. He died at Jamaica Hospital.

According to the New York Post (2025-08-01), a 23-year-old man died after being run over on 101st Street and Liberty Boulevard in Queens. The article reports, "Sonalall approached the driver's side window and flashed what appeared to be a gun, startling the motorist, who then drove off, striking Sonalall." The Queens District Attorney's Office did not charge the driver, citing fear for his life. The incident highlights the lethal risk when vehicles are used in moments of conflict. No charges were filed, raising questions about how self-defense is interpreted in car-related deaths.

• Man Killed By Driver In Queens Street, New York Post, Published 2025-08-01

Jul 29 - City and business leaders back a $3 million study to overhaul 14th Street. The plan aims to carve out space for walkers, bikers, and buses. Cars lose ground. Streets grow safer. The city bets on change.

On July 29, 2025, Christopher Bonanos reported a sweeping proposal to remake 14th Street. No council bill number or committee is listed. The Adams administration, local BIDs, and the NYC Economic Development Corporation pledged $3 million for a 24-month study. The plan, described as 'transformative' and 'generational,' aims to create a 'complete street' for pedestrians, cyclists, delivery workers, and transit. Mayor Eric Adams and city officials support the move. According to safety analysts, such overhauls, especially when led by city and business groups, often yield safer, more equitable streets for vulnerable users.

• Everyone Wants to Fix 14th Street, New York Magazine - Curbed, Published 2025-07-29

Jul 15 - SUV lost steering on 78th Avenue. Driver hurt. Parked cars struck. Metal twisted. Night air thick with shock. System failed. People paid.

A driver in a Mazda SUV lost control due to steering failure and crashed into parked vehicles on 78th Avenue in Queens. According to the police report, 'Steering Failure' was the listed contributing factor. One driver, a 52-year-old man, suffered injuries to his entire body and was in shock. Other occupants were listed but their injuries were unspecified. The crash left parked SUVs damaged. No pedestrian or cyclist injuries were reported. The report highlights mechanical failure as the cause, with no mention of helmet or signal use.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4827892 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Jul 9 - A sedan driver turned left into a motorcycle going straight at 79-25 150th Street in Queens. The 20-year-old motorcycle driver and his 26-year-old passenger suffered internal injuries. Police listed contributing factors as "Unspecified."

The driver of a sedan made a left turn and collided with a motorcycle traveling straight at 79-25 150th Street in Queens. The motorcycle carried a 20-year-old man driving and a 26-year-old female passenger. Both were injured with internal complaints: the driver suffered abdomen/pelvis injuries; the passenger suffered chest injuries. The motorcycle driver is listed as unlicensed; the sedan driver is listed as licensed. According to the police report, contributing factors were recorded as "Unspecified." No driver errors were specified in the data.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4826434 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Jul 9 - A battery exploded. Fire roared. Yuet Kiu Cheung, 76, was trapped in smoke and flame inside a Queens pizzeria. She died from her burns. Lithium-ion danger struck again. Four others escaped.

According to the New York Post (2025-07-09), Yuet Kiu Cheung, 76, died after an e-bike battery exploded inside Singas Famous Pizzeria in Flushing, Queens. The FDNY described a 'blowtorch effect' that trapped Cheung as she tried to escape the bathroom. The article notes, 'These fires are treacherous. They move very quickly.' This was the first fatal lithium-ion battery fire in NYC for 2025, with officials citing a rising trend in such incidents. The battery was stored outside the bathroom, highlighting risks of indoor storage and the need for stronger safety measures.

• E-Bike Battery Blast Kills Woman In Queens, New York Post, Published 2025-07-09

Jul 7 - A driver making a right turn hit a 66-year-old woman crossing 147th Street with the signal in Queens. She suffered an abrasion to her lower leg and remained conscious. Police cited driver inattention and failure to yield.

According to the police report, the driver failed to yield and was inattentive or distracted. The driver of a 2010 Toyota sedan, making a right turn on 147th Street at Union Turnpike in Queens, struck a 66-year-old woman who was crossing with the signal. The pedestrian suffered an abrasion to her knee and lower leg and remained conscious. Police recorded "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as contributing factors. The vehicle struck the pedestrian at the left rear quarter panel and showed no damage. No other injuries were reported.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4825869 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Jul 7 - BMW hit divider, flew across highway, struck two cars. Fire followed. Two young lives ended. Others hurt. Concrete, speed, and steel left scars in Queens dawn.

NY Daily News (2025-07-07) reports a BMW crashed into a concrete divider on Queens' Belt Parkway, then vaulted over the highway, hitting two vehicles. The BMW caught fire. Driver Noah Thompson, 24, and passenger Jewel Perez, 22, died after hospital transport. Three other BMW passengers and two other drivers survived with minor or stable injuries. Police noted, "No one in the BMW was wearing a seat belt." Authorities sought a warrant to test the driver's blood for alcohol. The crash highlights high-speed risks and the dangers of divided highways.

• BMW Crash Kills Two on Belt Parkway, NY Daily News, Published 2025-07-07

• Fatally Injured Teenager Is Discovered on Top of a N.Y.C. Subway Car, The New York Times, Published 2025-07-04

Jun 30 - Council orders swift removal of abandoned, derelict cars. Streets clear in 72 hours. No plates, no stickers, no excuses. Police and sanitation must act. Safer crossings for all who walk, ride, or wait.

Bill Int 0857-2024, now at the Mayor's desk, passed the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and full Council on June 30, 2025. The bill, titled "A Local Law to amend the administrative code...in relation to vehicles reported as abandoned to the department of sanitation," requires the Department of Sanitation to remove derelict vehicles within 72 hours of report. The NYPD must tow cars lacking valid plates or stickers. Prime sponsor Selvena N. Brooks-Powers led, joined by Crystal Hudson, Amanda Farías, Lincoln Restler, and others. The law targets street hazards, clearing blocked sightlines and crosswalks. It aims to cut risks for pedestrians and cyclists by removing abandoned vehicles fast.

• File Int 0857-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2025-06-30

Jun 23 - SUV turned right on Main St. Driver failed to yield. Struck a 73-year-old man crossing with the signal. Pedestrian hit in hip and leg. He was semiconscious, in pain. Driver was distracted.

A 73-year-old man was crossing Main St at 73 Ave with the signal when an SUV made a right turn and struck him. According to the police report, the pedestrian suffered hip and upper leg injuries and was semiconscious at the scene. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The driver, a 62-year-old man, was licensed and wearing a seatbelt. The pedestrian was injured while crossing legally. No vehicle damage was reported.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4822625 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Jun 23 - A pickup fleeing police struck Amanda Servedio on her bike. The crash hurled her thirty feet. She died at the scene. The driver, Bekim Fiseku, ran. Police chased him through residential streets. Eight months later, they made an arrest.

According to NY Daily News (2025-06-23), Amanda Servedio, 37, was killed when a Dodge Ram pickup, fleeing NYPD officers, struck her at 37th St. and 34th Ave. in Queens. The driver, Bekim Fiseku, was wanted for burglary and had tape over his license plate. Police chased him nearly a mile through residential streets. A witness said, "She went airborne. She flew like 30 feet. It was a lot of force." The article highlights concerns about NYPD's pursuit tactics, quoting the victim's father: "It was probably not the place to be doing a high-speed chase, in the residential neighborhood." Fiseku faces murder and manslaughter charges. The case raises questions about the risks of police chases in dense city neighborhoods.

• Police Chase Ends With Cyclist Killed, NY Daily News, Published 2025-06-23