Mar 1 - A 15-year-old boy was hit by a sedan traveling east on Union Turnpike in Queens. The impact struck the vehicle’s right front bumper, causing a hip and upper leg injury. The pedestrian was crossing outside an intersection without a signal.

According to the police report, a 15-year-old male pedestrian was injured after being struck by a 2004 Volvo sedan traveling east on Union Turnpike in Queens at 12:12 PM. The vehicle's right front bumper made contact with the pedestrian, who was crossing outside an intersection without a signal or crosswalk. The pedestrian suffered a contusion and bruising to the hip and upper leg, classified as injury severity level 3. The sedan was driven by a licensed male driver from New Jersey, who was going straight ahead at the time of impact. The report lists no specific contributing factors for the driver, and the pedestrian’s crossing outside a signal was noted but not cited as a contributing factor. The collision highlights the danger posed by vehicles striking pedestrians outside controlled crossings.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4706391 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Feb 28 - Council bill would pay up to $1,000 for tips that help catch hit-and-run drivers who injure or kill. Police and city workers are barred from rewards. The measure targets unsolved crashes that leave victims behind.

Int 0143-2024, now in the Committee on Public Safety, was introduced February 28, 2024. The bill states: 'establishing a reward for individuals who provide information leading to the apprehension, prosecution or conviction of a person who seriously injures or kills another individual in a hit-and-run accident.' Council Member Rita C. Joseph leads as primary sponsor, joined by Brooks-Powers, Narcisse, Vernikov, Louis, Bottcher, Hudson, Gennaro, and Williams. The bill excludes law enforcement and city employees from eligibility. The aim is to mobilize the public to help solve hit-and-run cases, many of which remain unsolved, and bring justice for victims.

• File Int 0143-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2024-02-28

Feb 28 - Council passed a law forcing taxis and for-hire cars to post bold warnings on doors. The signs tell passengers: look for cyclists before you open up. A small step. The city hands out the decals. No cost to drivers.

Int 0193-2024 became law on May 31, 2025, after action by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The bill, titled 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code...requiring taxis and for-hire vehicles to display a decal warning passengers to look for cyclists when opening the door,' was sponsored by Lincoln Restler and co-sponsored by over twenty council members, including Gutiérrez, Hudson, and Rivera. The law mandates clear warning decals on all rear passenger doors of taxis and for-hire vehicles. The Taxi and Limousine Commission will provide the signs at no cost. The measure aims to cut down on 'dooring'—a threat to cyclists citywide. The mayor returned the bill unsigned, but it became law.

• File Int 0193-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2024-02-28

Feb 13 - 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 2024-02-13

Feb 10 - Two sedans collided head-to-tail on Queens’ Main Street. A 33-year-old female passenger suffered knee and lower leg injuries, left in shock. Police cited driver inattention and distraction as key factors in the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred around 9:30 AM on Main Street in Queens. Two sedans traveling south collided, with the front center of one vehicle impacting the rear center of the other. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor to the collision. A 33-year-old female passenger seated in the middle front seat of one sedan was injured, sustaining contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. She was not ejected and was restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report highlights driver error as the primary cause, with no mention of victim fault or contributing behaviors. Both drivers were licensed and operating vehicles legally registered in New York.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4701496 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Feb 8 - A 45-year-old man suffered knee and lower leg injuries after an SUV hit him outside an intersection in Queens. The pedestrian was conscious with bruises. The crash occurred near 147-48 78 Avenue, revealing dangers beyond crosswalks.

According to the police report, a 45-year-old male pedestrian was injured when struck by a 2022 Dodge SUV traveling east near 147-48 78 Avenue in Queens at 18:50. The pedestrian was located outside the roadway and not at an intersection. He sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, with injury severity rated at 3. The pedestrian was conscious after the crash. The report does not list any contributing factors from the pedestrian or driver, but the collision outside an intersection highlights risks posed by vehicle movement beyond crosswalk zones. No driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were explicitly cited in the data. The absence of listed driver contributing factors leaves systemic danger in vehicle-pedestrian interactions outside intersections as a critical concern.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4701230 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Feb 8 - Council moves to hike fines for riding bikes, e-bikes, and scooters on city sidewalks. The bill targets sidewalk riding with stiffer penalties. No mention of street safety or driver accountability.

Bill Int 0037-2024 sits with the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure since February 8, 2024. The measure, titled 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code...increasing civil penalties for operating a bicycle, bicycle with electric assist, or electric scooter on the sidewalk,' seeks to raise fines for sidewalk riding. Council Members Stevens (primary), Gennaro, Ung, Brewer, Brannan, and Morano sponsor the bill. The action: referral to committee. The summary states, 'This bill would increase each of the existing civil penalties for operating a bicycle, a bicycle with electric assist (commonly referred to as an “e-bike”), or an electric scooter on the sidewalk.' No safety analyst assessment is available. The bill focuses on penalties, not on street design or driver behavior.

• File Int 0037-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2024-02-08

Feb 6 - Two vehicles collided head-on on Parsons Boulevard. The SUV struck the sedan’s front end. The sedan’s driver, a 53-year-old man, suffered elbow and arm injuries. Police cited driver inattention as a contributing factor in the crash.

According to the police report, at 10:38 AM on Parsons Boulevard, a 2020 SUV traveling south collided with a 2019 sedan traveling west. The point of impact was the SUV’s left front bumper and the sedan’s center front end. The sedan’s driver, a 53-year-old male occupant, was injured with contusions and bruises to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. He was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor to the crash. Both drivers were licensed and operating their vehicles straight ahead before the collision. There were no indications of victim fault or contributing behaviors from the injured driver. The crash highlights the dangers of driver distraction leading to collisions between passenger vehicles.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4700737 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Feb 4 - A 75-year-old woman suffered severe leg injuries after an SUV making a left turn struck her at a Queens intersection. The driver failed to yield right-of-way. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the collision occurred.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 10:16 AM on Kissena Boulevard near 65 Avenue in Queens. A 75-year-old female pedestrian was crossing the intersection with the signal when a 2020 Jeep SUV, traveling west and making a left turn, struck her with the center front end of the vehicle. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the primary contributing factor by the driver. The pedestrian sustained fractures and dislocations to her knee, lower leg, and foot, resulting in injury severity level 3 and shock. The SUV showed no damage, indicating the impact was significant to the pedestrian but not the vehicle. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally, but the failure to yield created a dangerous situation leading to serious injury.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4699983 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Feb 2 - Two SUVs crashed head-on on 72 Road in Queens. A woman driving one SUV suffered serious hip and leg injuries. Both vehicles took heavy left-side damage. Morning crash, both drivers headed straight.

According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles collided head-on on 72 Road in Queens at 9:41 a.m. The female driver, age 44, was seriously injured in the hip and upper leg and remained conscious. Both drivers were licensed and traveling straight ahead. The impact struck the left side doors of the woman's SUV and the left front bumper of the man's SUV. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the female driver. No driver errors or victim actions are detailed. The crash caused significant damage and left one driver with serious injuries.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4699620 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Feb 1 - A female driver suffered neck injuries and concussion after her 2023 SUV struck the rear quarter panel of a parked 2011 SUV on Main Street in Queens. The impact damaged the right front bumper of the moving vehicle. No ejections reported.

According to the police report, at 16:30 on Main Street in Queens, a 35-year-old female driver operating a 2023 Nissan SUV was traveling east when her vehicle's right front bumper collided with the left rear quarter panel of a parked 2011 Toyota SUV. The driver was injured, sustaining a neck injury and concussion, and was conscious at the scene. She was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected from the vehicle. The parked vehicle had no occupants at the time. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify any pedestrian or cyclist involvement. The collision resulted from the moving vehicle striking a stationary vehicle, highlighting risks related to vehicle positioning and driver awareness in urban environments.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4699501 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Jan 30 - 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 2024-01-30

Jan 28 - A 69-year-old man suffered a head contusion after a sedan made a left turn and hit him at an intersection. The driver failed to yield right-of-way and was inattentive, causing serious injury despite no vehicle damage.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling southwest on Main Street in Queens struck a 69-year-old male pedestrian who was crossing with the signal at the intersection with 76 Avenue around 7 PM. The pedestrian sustained a head injury classified as a contusion and was conscious at the scene. The driver, licensed in Florida, was making a left turn when the collision occurred. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors to the crash. Despite the impact, the sedan showed no damage. The pedestrian was not at fault; the driver’s errors directly led to the injury.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4698423 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Jan 3 - A motorcycle traveling east struck the front left bumper of an SUV making a left turn in Queens. The motorcycle driver suffered knee and lower leg injuries. Police cited unsafe speed as a contributing factor in the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred in Queens near 134-22 Jewel Avenue at 3 PM. A motorcycle traveling eastbound collided head-on with the left front bumper of a westbound SUV making a left turn. The motorcycle driver, a 35-year-old male wearing a helmet, sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, classified as injury severity level 3. The report explicitly lists 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor to the collision. Both drivers were licensed and operating their vehicles legally. The motorcycle's point of impact was the center front end, while the SUV's damage was concentrated on the left front bumper. The crash narrative and contributing factors emphasize driver error related to speed and turning maneuvers, highlighting systemic dangers at this intersection.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4692393 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Dec 28 - A Jeep SUV struck two children crossing Main Street. Both were injured. The driver failed to yield. Speed was unsafe. The children were following signals.

Two four-year-old pedestrians were injured when a Jeep SUV struck them while they were crossing Main Street. According to the police report, the driver was making a left turn and failed to yield the right-of-way. The report also noted that the driver was traveling at an unsafe speed. Both children were crossing with the signal when the collision occurred. Their injuries are classified as severe, with both experiencing shock. The driver, a licensed male, was the only occupant of the vehicle.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4691781 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Dec 28 - NYPD and DOT flood streets for New Year’s. Cops target drunk, reckless drivers. Speed cameras snap violators. Senator John Liu backs tougher laws. City pushes to lower legal blood alcohol limit. The goal: fewer deaths, less carnage, safer streets.

On December 28, 2023, New York City launched an aggressive drunk driving enforcement campaign for New Year’s weekend. The effort, led by the NYPD and Department of Transportation, aims to keep inebriated motorists off the roads. Senator John Liu, representing District 16, publicly supported the crackdown and advocated for lowering the legal blood alcohol limit from .08 to .05. The campaign includes increased police patrols and active speed cameras. The official matter summary states: 'Drunk driving crackdown: NYC launches aggressive enforcement campaign for New Year’s weekend.' Liu said, 'Cracking down on drunk driving, which continues to destroy lives and families, is the right focus as New Year's approaches.' The DOT notes fatalities from drunk driving have risen nearly 30% in recent years. City lawmakers back state legislation to reduce the DWI threshold, aiming to save lives and protect vulnerable road users.

• Drunk driving crackdown: NYC launches aggressive enforcement campaign for New Year’s weekend, amny.com, Published 2023-12-28

Dec 20 - A 43-year-old moped driver was ejected and fractured his elbow and lower arm in a crash on Main Street. The vehicle hit the left front bumper of another vehicle making a left turn. Driver distraction was cited as a factor.

According to the police report, a 43-year-old male moped driver was injured and ejected during a collision on Main Street. The moped, traveling north and going straight ahead, struck the left front bumper of another vehicle making a left turn. The driver suffered a fracture and dislocation to his elbow and lower arm. The report lists driver inattention or distraction as a contributing factor. The moped driver was wearing a helmet. No other contributing factors were specified. The crash caused center front end damage to the moped and left front bumper damage to the other vehicle.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4688879 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Dec 12 - MTA plans $30 million for Queens bus overhaul. Eight new routes. More frequent service for thousands. Stops spaced farther apart. Most riders keep their stops. Councilmember Brooks-Powers doubts gains for her district. Borough President Richards backs the plan. Rollout not before 2025.

The MTA’s Queens Bus Network Redesign, announced December 12, 2023, proposes $30 million in service upgrades and expands local routes from 83 to 91. The plan, under review since 2020, aims to boost 10-minute-or-better service for 200,000 more residents, raising coverage from 60.1% to 68.9%. The official summary states the redesign will 'streamline and speed up service.' Council Transportation Chair Selvena Brooks-Powers voiced 'serious concerns' about disadvantages for her district, especially with congestion pricing. Queens Borough President Donovan Richards, once critical, now supports the draft after public outreach. State Senator Leroy Comrie noted Brooks-Powers wants clarity for her community, not outright rejection. The redesign awaits further input and is expected no sooner than 2025. No safety analyst has assessed the impact on vulnerable road users.

• MTA’s Queens Bus Redesign: $30M in Service, 8 More Routes, Skepticism from Brooks-Powers, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2023-12-12

Dec 7 - SUV turned left, struck sedan head-on. Young woman at the wheel, thrown partway out, neck hurt. Airbags burst. Metal twisted. Night in Queens, violence on the road.

According to the police report, a female SUV driver making a left turn on 150 Street collided head-on with a southbound sedan. The sedan driver, a 19-year-old woman, was partially ejected and suffered neck injuries. Airbags deployed in the sedan. The SUV took damage to its left side doors; the sedan's left front bumper crumpled. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not name specific driver errors. The sedan driver was in shock, with no visible complaints beyond the neck injury.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4685361 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Nov 29 - A 61-year-old woman was struck while crossing Kissena Boulevard. The sedan hit her with its right front bumper. She suffered a head injury and minor bleeding. The crash left her in shock at the intersection. No driver errors were specified.

According to the police report, a 61-year-old female pedestrian was injured after being struck by a 2017 Chevrolet sedan traveling south on Kissena Boulevard. The vehicle impacted her with its right front bumper as she crossed at an intersection. The pedestrian sustained a head injury with minor bleeding and was reported to be in shock. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The pedestrian was crossing without signal or crosswalk indication. The sedan had three occupants and was going straight ahead at the time of the collision. No helmet or signaling issues were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4683121 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18