Dec 8 - Two sedans collided on Union Turnpike in Queens. The rear driver followed too closely and struck the front vehicle. Two young women suffered head injuries and whiplash. Both were conscious but shaken. The crash caused front-end damage to the lead car.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling west on Union Turnpike rear-ended another westbound sedan. The driver of the rear vehicle, an 18-year-old female with a permit, was cited for following too closely. She suffered head injuries and whiplash but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. A 19-year-old female passenger in the lead vehicle also sustained head injuries and whiplash, experiencing shock but remaining restrained. The lead sedan showed no damage, while the rear sedan had center front-end damage. The report lists 'Following Too Closely' as the primary contributing factor. No other driver errors or victim factors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4588213 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Nov 22 - A 73-year-old man died under the wheels of a Ford van at a notorious Staten Island crossing. The driver walked free. The intersection lacked a proper pedestrian signal. Forest Avenue is a killing ground. City leaders have failed to act. Blood stains the street.

On November 21, 2022, Yingqui Liu, age 73, was struck and killed by a turning van at South Avenue and Forest Avenue, Staten Island. No charges were filed against the driver. The intersection, notorious for crashes, lacked a pedestrian signal on the western crosswalk. According to city statistics, Forest Avenue saw 60 crashes and 33 injuries in one year, with three deaths since 2019. Rose Uscianowski of Transportation Alternatives called the killing 'heartbreaking and outrageous,' demanding safe pedestrian and bike access between the Bayonne and Goethals bridges. She said, 'Crossing the street should not be a death sentence.' At least 99 pedestrians have died on city streets this year, making it the second deadliest since Vision Zero began. Forty-two seniors have been killed, three-quarters while walking. The city has not improved this deadly stretch.

• Pedestrian Struck and Killed on Dangerous Staten Island Arterial; No Charges, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2022-11-22

Nov 16 - A right-turning SUV struck a parked SUV on 160 Street in Queens. The crash left a 29-year-old man with shoulder and arm injuries. Police cite driver distraction. Metal crumpled. No pedestrians hurt.

According to the police report, a female driver in a 2020 SUV made a right turn on 160 Street and hit a parked 2005 SUV. The impact crushed the left front bumper of the turning vehicle and the left rear bumper of the parked car. Police list driver inattention or distraction as the cause. A 29-year-old male occupant in the turning SUV suffered contusions and bruises to his shoulder and upper arm. He wore a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. No other driver errors or victim factors appear in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4582559 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Oct 14 - An e-bike rider was ejected after colliding with an SUV on 73 Avenue in Queens. The rider suffered full-body injuries, including fractures and dislocations. Police cited driver inattention and unsafe speed as contributing factors.

According to the police report, a 27-year-old male e-bike driver was injured and ejected in a collision with a 2017 SUV traveling west on 73 Avenue in Queens. The e-bike was traveling north and struck the SUV's left front quarter panel. The rider suffered fractures, dislocations, and full-body injuries, resulting in shock. The report lists driver inattention and unsafe speed as contributing factors to the crash. The e-bike rider was not wearing any safety equipment. The SUV driver was licensed and had two occupants. The collision caused damage to the center front end of the e-bike and the left front quarter panel of the SUV.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4573314 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Oct 9 - A sedan struck the rear of another sedan on 65 Avenue in Queens. The 82-year-old driver of the front vehicle suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Police cited driver inattention as the cause. Both vehicles traveled south at impact.

According to the police report, a 2022 Chevrolet sedan was parked when it was rear-ended by a 2010 Honda sedan traveling south on 65 Avenue in Queens. The 82-year-old male driver of the Honda was injured, sustaining neck injuries and whiplash. He was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists driver inattention or distraction as the contributing factor to the crash. The Chevrolet had no occupants at the time and was damaged at its center back end. The Honda sustained damage to its center front end. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4571314 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Oct 5 - An e-bike rider was ejected and suffered head injuries in a collision with an SUV on Goethals Avenue, Queens. The SUV struck the bike’s front end, damaging its center. The rider was conscious but injured, with abrasions and head trauma.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Goethals Avenue in Queens involving a 2020 Honda SUV traveling east and an e-bike traveling north. The SUV struck the e-bike on its left front quarter panel, impacting the bike’s center front end. The e-bike rider, a 28-year-old man, was ejected and sustained head injuries and abrasions. He was conscious at the scene. The report lists "Traffic Control Disregarded" as a contributing factor, indicating a driver error. No helmet or signaling issues were noted. The SUV driver was licensed and going straight ahead. The crash caused significant injury to the vulnerable e-bike rider, highlighting the dangers posed by driver disregard of traffic controls.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4570697 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Sep 26 - A Nissan sedan slammed head-on near Union Turnpike. Metal twisted. Blood spilled. A pedestrian and two drivers hurt. The street stayed quiet. No cause listed. Pain and silence lingered in Queens.

A 2006 Nissan sedan struck head-on near 158-05 Union Turnpike in Queens. According to the police report, the sedan's front end crumpled. The 57-year-old driver suffered severe head bleeding and wore no safety equipment. Another driver, age 42, was also injured, reporting pain in the abdomen and pelvis. A 31-year-old pedestrian, not at an intersection, was hurt with back pain but remained conscious. The report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors were recorded in the data. The police report states, 'The street held its silence.'

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4567990 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Sep 14 - A northbound SUV struck a parked sedan on 164 Street in Queens. The sedan’s driver, 64, suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Police cited driver inattention as the cause. The impact damaged the sedan’s right rear bumper and the SUV’s front end.

According to the police report, a 2006 SUV traveling north on 164 Street collided with a parked 2018 sedan. The sedan’s 64-year-old male driver was injured, sustaining neck pain and whiplash but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The SUV’s front bumper struck the sedan’s right rear bumper, causing damage to both vehicles. No other occupants were involved. The report does not specify any contributing factors related to the victim or safety equipment. The crash highlights the dangers of driver distraction leading to collisions with stationary vehicles.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4564149 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Sep 9 - A sedan struck a parked BMW on Kissena Boulevard in Queens. The driver of the moving vehicle suffered neck injuries and whiplash. The impact hit the left side doors of the parked car. The driver remained conscious and was not ejected.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling north on Kissena Boulevard rear-ended a parked BMW. The collision impacted the left side doors of the parked vehicle, causing damage to the right side doors of the moving sedan. The driver of the moving sedan, a 32-year-old woman, sustained neck injuries and complained of whiplash. She was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The report lists contributing factors as "Other Vehicular" and "Following Too Closely," indicating driver error in maintaining safe distance. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4564147 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Aug 29 - A 19-year-old male driver crashed a BMW sedan on Queens’ 160 Street. The vehicle struck with its left front bumper. The driver suffered a neck contusion. Police cited unsafe speed and driver distraction as causes. The driver was conscious and restrained.

According to the police report, a BMW sedan traveling west on 160 Street in Queens crashed with impact on the left front bumper. The 19-year-old male driver, the sole occupant, was injured with a neck contusion but remained conscious. The report lists unsafe speed and driver inattention or distraction as contributing factors. The driver was wearing a lap belt and harness at the time of the crash. Vehicle damage was centered on the front end. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved. The crash highlights the dangers of speeding and distracted driving in Queens.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4559861 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Aug 8 - A 16-year-old boy riding a bike was struck by an SUV on 73 Avenue near Utopia Parkway. The cyclist was ejected and suffered a head contusion. The SUV driver was distracted. The boy wore a helmet and remained conscious after the crash.

According to the police report, a 16-year-old bicyclist was injured when a 2009 SUV traveling west on 73 Avenue struck him. The cyclist was ejected and sustained a head contusion but remained conscious. The SUV driver, a licensed female from Arizona, was going straight ahead when the collision occurred at the left front bumper. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The bicyclist was wearing a helmet at the time. No other contributing factors were specified. The crash highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving to vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4556812 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jul 31 - A 60-year-old man riding an e-scooter was injured on 168 Street near Union Turnpike in Queens. The rider suffered a head contusion and bruises. The e-scooter struck an unspecified vehicle’s right front bumper. The rider was conscious and not ejected.

According to the police report, a 60-year-old male e-scooter driver was injured in a collision on 168 Street near Union Turnpike in Queens. The rider sustained a head contusion and bruises but remained conscious and was not ejected. The e-scooter was traveling south and impacted the right front bumper of an unspecified vehicle. The report lists no contributing factors or driver errors for either party. The rider was not using any safety equipment at the time of the crash. The collision caused damage to the center front end of the e-scooter. No other injuries or occupants were reported.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4551487 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jul 19 - A 21-year-old man was struck while crossing Jewel Avenue with the signal. He suffered a hip and upper leg contusion. The pedestrian was conscious and injured at the intersection. No driver errors or contributing factors were reported.

According to the police report, a 21-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing Jewel Avenue at an intersection with the signal. He sustained contusions to his hip and upper leg and remained conscious after the collision. The report lists no contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or reckless driving. The vehicle involved is unspecified, and no details about the driver or vehicle type are provided. The pedestrian was not at fault and was following traffic signals at the time of the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4547813 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jul 12 - A sedan and a pickup truck collided on 169 Street in Queens. The sedan’s left side was struck by the truck’s front end. The sedan driver, 67, suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Driver distraction caused the crash.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on 169 Street in Queens involving a sedan and a pickup truck. The sedan was hit on its left side doors by the front end of the pickup truck. The sedan driver, a 67-year-old man, was injured with neck pain and whiplash but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists driver inattention or distraction as the contributing factor. Both drivers were licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of impact. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4546007 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jun 7 - Two sedans slammed together on 162 Street. A woman in the front seat took the blow. Her shoulder and arm bruised. Police blamed driver distraction. Metal twisted at the left front. No other errors listed.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on 162 Street near 77 Road in Queens at 13:44. Both vehicles were parked before the crash. The impact struck the left front bumpers, damaging the left front quarter panel of one sedan and the center front end of the other. A 46-year-old female passenger, seated in the middle front seat, suffered a contusion to her shoulder and upper arm. She was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists driver inattention or distraction as the contributing factor. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4535885 - 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 - A 28-year-old man sped down Utopia Parkway. His Honda motorcycle slammed hard. He flew from the bike. He wore a helmet. He died on the street. The wreckage sprawled across the night. Speed killed. The city stayed silent.

A 28-year-old man riding a 2021 Honda motorcycle died on Utopia Parkway near Jewel Avenue in Queens. According to the police report, the motorcycle struck at high speed. The rider was ejected and killed, despite wearing a helmet. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as the contributing factor. The crash left the motorcycle demolished and the rider dead at the scene. No other injuries were reported. The data shows the sole driver error was unsafe speed. Helmet use is noted, but speed was the fatal factor. The street bore the mark of another life lost to velocity and impact.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4533264 - 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 25 - 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 2022-05-25