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Aug 8 - Two SUVs collided on Grand Central Parkway amid slippery pavement. Both vehicles were slowing or stopping when impact occurred. Two passengers suffered internal injuries to chest and lower limbs. Driver errors linked to road conditions caused the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Grand Central Parkway at 10:30 AM involving two SUVs traveling westbound. Both vehicles were slowing or stopping prior to impact. The collision point was the center back end of one SUV and the left rear quarter panel of the other. The report cites slippery pavement as a contributing factor, indicating road conditions played a role. Two male occupants, aged 30 and 34, were injured internally—one with knee, lower leg, and foot injuries, the other with chest injuries. Both were conscious and restrained with lap belts and harnesses. There is no mention of driver license issues. The data highlights driver errors related to control on slippery surfaces as the cause, without attributing fault to the passengers.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4746410 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Aug 2 - A motorcycle driver was ejected and suffered back injuries after a rear-end collision with an SUV on Van Wyck Expressway. The SUV driver’s inattention caused the crash. The motorcyclist wore a helmet but was thrown from the bike, sustaining contusions.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Van Wyck Expressway involving a motorcycle and a sport utility vehicle (SUV), both traveling northbound. The SUV struck the motorcycle from behind, impacting the center back end of the SUV and the center front end of the motorcycle. The motorcycle driver, a 20-year-old male wearing a helmet, was ejected from his vehicle and sustained back injuries and contusions. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor, indicating the SUV driver failed to maintain proper attention, leading to the rear-end collision. The motorcyclist was conscious after the crash but suffered injury severity level 3. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4746170 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jul 30 - Two SUVs collided westbound on Grand Central Parkway. The driver of the striking SUV suffered whiplash and full-body trauma. Police cited inexperience and distraction. Both vehicles showed heavy center-end damage.

According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles crashed at noon on Grand Central Parkway, both heading west. The driver of the rear SUV, a 27-year-old man, was injured with whiplash and trauma to his entire body. The report lists 'Driver Inexperience' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The Dodge SUV struck the back of a Porsche SUV, causing center-end damage to both vehicles. The injured driver wore a lap belt and harness. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The police report highlights driver error as the cause of the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4744436 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jul 26 - A car hit a 4-year-old boy near 168 Place in Queens. He suffered bruises over his body but stayed conscious. Police list no driver errors. The crash leaves a child hurt and questions unanswered.

According to the police report, a 4-year-old male pedestrian was struck and injured near 85-27 168 Place in Queens at 12:55 PM. The child sustained contusions and bruises to his entire body and was conscious at the scene. The report does not specify the vehicle type or provide details on driver actions. No contributing factors or driver errors, such as failure to yield or distraction, are listed. The victim's location and actions are unknown. The police report focuses on the child's injuries and does not assign fault or mention any contributing behavior from the victim.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4743281 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jul 23 - A 17-year-old bicyclist was ejected and injured after a collision with a sedan traveling south on 167 Street in Queens. The cyclist suffered contusions and lower leg injuries. Police cite pedestrian/bicyclist confusion as a contributing factor.

According to the police report, a collision occurred at 16:40 on 167 Street in Queens involving a 2018 Lexus sedan and a 17-year-old male bicyclist. The sedan was traveling straight south when it struck the bicyclist, impacting the vehicle's right front bumper. The bicyclist was ejected from the bike and sustained injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot, including contusions and bruises. The bicyclist was conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a contributing factor, indicating confusion on the part of the bicyclist. No driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were explicitly cited in the report. The driver of the sedan was licensed and operating the vehicle straight ahead. The bicyclist's helmet use or other safety equipment was unknown and not noted as a factor.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4742520 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jul 22 - A sedan rear-ended a northbound car on Vanwyck Expressway. A 31-year-old woman in the right rear seat suffered head injuries and whiplash. No driver errors listed. Impact left the passenger hurt and cars damaged.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling north on Vanwyck Expressway struck the right rear bumper of another vehicle also heading north. The crash injured a 31-year-old female passenger seated in the right rear of the impacted car. She suffered head injuries and whiplash, with injury severity rated at level 3. The report lists unspecified contributing factors and does not cite any explicit driver errors. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The injured passenger was conscious and not ejected. The report does not mention helmet or signal use.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4742108 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jul 17 - A 25-year-old man crossing Parsons Boulevard was struck by a northbound Chevy van. The pedestrian suffered head injuries and minor bleeding, entering shock. The van’s right front quarter panel was damaged in the impact at 10:19 AM.

According to the police report, a 25-year-old male pedestrian was injured at an intersection on Parsons Boulevard in Queens at 10:19 AM. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal or crosswalk when he was hit by a northbound 2016 Chevy van. The van struck the pedestrian on its right front quarter panel, causing head injuries and minor bleeding. The pedestrian was reported to be in shock. The van was occupied by two licensed drivers and was traveling straight ahead. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not cite pedestrian fault. The damage to the van’s right front quarter panel confirms the point of impact. This crash highlights the dangers posed by vehicle movements at intersections and the vulnerability of pedestrians in such collisions.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4741407 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jul 16 - A moped driver was ejected and suffered severe leg injuries after colliding with an SUV making a right turn on Parsons Boulevard. Both drivers were distracted, according to the police report. The moped driver wore a helmet but was still seriously hurt.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 1:00 PM on Parsons Boulevard involving a moped traveling north and an SUV making a right turn westbound. The moped driver, a 26-year-old male wearing a helmet, was ejected from the vehicle and sustained a fractured, distorted, and dislocated injury to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor for both drivers. The SUV driver, a licensed female, struck the moped with the vehicle's left rear bumper. The moped sustained damage, while the SUV showed no damage. The collision highlights the dangers of driver distraction during turning maneuvers, with no fault attributed to the moped driver beyond the noted driver inattention.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4740825 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jul 15 - SUV and sedan collided after midnight on Grand Central Parkway. A 25-year-old woman suffered shoulder and arm injuries. Police cite driver inattention and distraction. Both vehicles took damage to their front bumpers.

According to the police report, a 2019 SUV and a sedan crashed at 12:05 a.m. on Grand Central Parkway. The SUV, driven by a 25-year-old woman, was heading east when the sedan, also eastbound, changed lanes. The vehicles struck at their front bumpers. The SUV driver suffered shoulder and upper arm injuries, shock, and pain or nausea. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the cause. No other contributing factors or victim actions are noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4740329 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jul 4 - A 37-year-old male motorcyclist was injured on Grand Central Parkway. The crash involved a defective pavement condition. The rider, wearing a helmet, suffered abrasions and upper arm injuries. The motorcycle sustained damage to the right rear bumper.

According to the police report, a motorcycle driven by a 37-year-old male collided on Grand Central Parkway at 10:00 AM. The report identifies 'Pavement Defective' as a contributing factor to the crash. The rider was not ejected and was conscious after the incident. He sustained abrasions and injuries to his shoulder and upper arm. The motorcycle, a 2019 Honda, was traveling west going straight ahead and impacted on the right side doors, resulting in damage to the right rear bumper. The driver was licensed in New York and wore a helmet at the time of the crash. No other driver errors or victim behaviors were cited in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4738183 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jun 26 - A delivery van struck a 12-year-old girl as she emerged from behind a parked SUV on 87 Avenue in Queens. The girl suffered knee and lower leg contusions. The impact occurred on the van’s right front bumper, damaging its front end.

According to the police report, a delivery vehicle traveling west on 87 Avenue in Queens collided with a 12-year-old female pedestrian who was emerging from in front of or behind a parked SUV. The pedestrian was not at an intersection when struck. The point of impact was the right front bumper of the delivery van, which sustained damage to its center front end. The pedestrian suffered injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, described as contusions and bruises, and remained conscious. The parked SUV was damaged on its left side doors. The report does not specify contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield, but the collision occurred as the pedestrian emerged from behind the parked vehicle, creating a hazardous blind spot. No pedestrian fault or helmet use was cited.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4735939 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jun 26 - A 71-year-old man suffered head injuries after a sedan struck him at a marked crosswalk on Home Lawn Street. The driver’s inattention caused the crash. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal and suffered minor bleeding and shock.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on Home Lawn Street struck a 71-year-old male pedestrian at a marked crosswalk. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal when the collision occurred. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor to the crash. The pedestrian sustained head injuries, minor bleeding, and was in shock. The vehicle’s point of impact was the center front end, but the sedan sustained no damage. The driver was licensed in New Jersey and was going straight ahead at the time of impact. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the pedestrian’s behavior beyond crossing without a signal. This crash highlights the deadly consequences of driver distraction in intersections where pedestrians have the right of way.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4737079 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jun 18 - An e-bike traveling north struck the left side doors of a northbound bus on 138 Street. The e-bike driver, a 51-year-old man, suffered abrasions and full-body injuries. The crash caused front-end damage to the e-bike and left-side damage to the bus.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 20:40 on 138 Street near the Vanwyck Expressway. A northbound e-bike driven by a 51-year-old male collided with the left rear quarter panel of a northbound bus. The e-bike sustained center front end damage, while the bus was damaged on its left side doors. The e-bike driver was injured with abrasions and injuries to his entire body but was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not indicate any driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors. The bus driver was licensed and operating the vehicle straight ahead at the time of impact.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4733854 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jun 7 - Senate backs S 9752. Mt. Vernon gets green light for up to 20 school speed zones. Law aims to slow cars near kids. Most senators vote yes. A few say no. Streets may change. Danger remains for the young.

Senate Bill S 9752, sponsored by Jamaal Bailey, authorizes Mt. Vernon to launch a school speed zone demonstration program, with up to twenty zones allowed. The bill passed the Senate on June 7, 2024, during a committee vote. The matter title reads: 'Authorizes the city of Mt. Vernon to establish a school speed zone demonstration program; authorizes installation in no more than twenty school speed zones in such city.' Bailey and a majority of senators voted yes, while a handful opposed. The bill targets speeding near schools, a known threat to children and other vulnerable road users. No formal safety analyst note was provided.

• File S 9752, Open States, Published 2024-06-07

Jun 7 - Senate backs S 9752. Mt. Vernon gets green light for up to 20 school speed zones. Law aims to slow cars near kids. Most senators vote yes. A few say no. Streets may change. Danger remains for the young.

Senate Bill S 9752, sponsored by Jamaal Bailey, authorizes Mt. Vernon to launch a school speed zone demonstration program, with up to twenty zones allowed. The bill passed the Senate on June 7, 2024, during a committee vote. The matter title reads: 'Authorizes the city of Mt. Vernon to establish a school speed zone demonstration program; authorizes installation in no more than twenty school speed zones in such city.' Bailey and a majority of senators voted yes, while a handful opposed. The bill targets speeding near schools, a known threat to children and other vulnerable road users. No formal safety analyst note was provided.

• File S 9752, Open States, Published 2024-06-07

Jun 7 - Senate backs S 9752. Mt. Vernon gets green light for up to 20 school speed zones. Law aims to slow cars near kids. Most senators vote yes. A few say no. Streets may change. Danger remains for the young.

Senate Bill S 9752, sponsored by Jamaal Bailey, authorizes Mt. Vernon to launch a school speed zone demonstration program, with up to twenty zones allowed. The bill passed the Senate on June 7, 2024, during a committee vote. The matter title reads: 'Authorizes the city of Mt. Vernon to establish a school speed zone demonstration program; authorizes installation in no more than twenty school speed zones in such city.' Bailey and a majority of senators voted yes, while a handful opposed. The bill targets speeding near schools, a known threat to children and other vulnerable road users. No formal safety analyst note was provided.

• File S 9752, Open States, Published 2024-06-07

Jun 7 - Assembly passes A 7652. Schenectady gets school speed cameras. Law aims to slow drivers near kids. Cameras expire in 2028. Vote split. Streets may get safer for children on foot.

Bill A 7652, titled 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of Schenectady,' passed the Assembly on June 7, 2024. The measure, sponsored by Assemblymembers Phil Steck and Angelo Santabarbara, creates a camera program to catch speeding drivers near schools. The program ends December 31, 2028. The Assembly vote saw strong support but also opposition. Steck and Santabarbara led the push. The bill's text is blunt: 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of Schenectady.' No formal safety analyst note was provided, but speed cameras have a record of reducing driver speed and protecting children walking to school.

• File A 7652, Open States, Published 2024-06-07

Jun 7 - Lawmakers back speed cameras near Kingston schools. Cameras catch drivers who speed. The bill passed both chambers. It sunsets in 2029. Children and families walk safer, but the fix is temporary.

Senate Bill S 8607, titled 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of Kingston,' passed the Senate on June 6, 2024, and the Assembly on June 7, 2024. The bill, sponsored by Senator Michelle Hinchey, creates a camera program to catch speeding drivers near schools. The program ends December 31, 2029. The measure saw broad support in both chambers, but some lawmakers voted no. The bill aims to protect children and families on foot near schools, but its impact will end unless renewed. No safety analyst note was provided.

• File S 8607, Open States, Published 2024-06-07

Jun 6 - Lawmakers back speed cameras near Kingston schools. Cameras catch drivers who speed. The bill passed both chambers. It sunsets in 2029. Children and families walk safer, but the fix is temporary.

Senate Bill S 8607, titled 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of Kingston,' passed the Senate on June 6, 2024, and the Assembly on June 7, 2024. The bill, sponsored by Senator Michelle Hinchey, creates a camera program to catch speeding drivers near schools. The program ends December 31, 2029. The measure saw broad support in both chambers, but some lawmakers voted no. The bill aims to protect children and families on foot near schools, but its impact will end unless renewed. No safety analyst note was provided.

• File S 8607, Open States, Published 2024-06-06

Jun 6 - Lawmakers back speed cameras near Kingston schools. Cameras catch drivers who speed. The bill passed both chambers. It sunsets in 2029. Children and families walk safer, but the fix is temporary.

Senate Bill S 8607, titled 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of Kingston,' passed the Senate on June 6, 2024, and the Assembly on June 7, 2024. The bill, sponsored by Senator Michelle Hinchey, creates a camera program to catch speeding drivers near schools. The program ends December 31, 2029. The measure saw broad support in both chambers, but some lawmakers voted no. The bill aims to protect children and families on foot near schools, but its impact will end unless renewed. No safety analyst note was provided.

• File S 8607, Open States, Published 2024-06-06