• Driver Fatally Doors Cyclist in Queens Yet is Not Charged, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2025-10-28

Oct 22 - A northbound sedan driver hit a 55-year-old man on 130 St near 90 Ave. The man died. Police recorded contributing factors as unspecified.

According to the police report, a 30-year-old licensed driver in a 2005 Honda sedan was going straight north on 130 St when she hit a 55-year-old man in the roadway near 90 Ave in Queens at 10:58 p.m. The impact was to the center front. The right front bumper was damaged. The man suffered crush injuries and died. Police recorded contributing factors for the driver as "Unspecified." No driver errors such as failure to yield or unsafe speed were recorded in the dataset. The report lists the victim as a pedestrian not at an intersection and taking "Other actions in roadway." The driver and a 64-year-old occupant were listed with unspecified injury status.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4852154 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-03

Oct 21 - A sedan driver and an 18-year-old motorized rider crashed at Atlantic Ave and 114 St in Queens. The rider was hurt. Police recorded traffic control disregarded by both drivers.

An 18-year-old motorized rider was injured when a sedan driver and the rider collided at Atlantic Ave and 114 St in Queens. The rider suffered an arm abrasion and stayed conscious. The sedan driver had no reported injury. According to the police report, both drivers were going straight. The sedan showed impact at the center front. The other vehicle showed impact at the right front bumper. Police recorded Traffic Control Disregarded for the sedan driver and for the motorized rider. No other contributing factors were listed in the report. No pedestrians or cyclists were reported hurt.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4851716 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-03

Oct 17 - At 106 ST and 86 AVE, a driver in an SUV went north and hit the right side of an eastbound sedan. The woman driving the sedan suffered a neck injury. Police recorded Traffic Control Disregarded.

The crash occurred at 9:15 a.m. at 106 ST and 86 AVE in Queens. A driver in an SUV was going north and hit the right side of an eastbound sedan. The sedan’s 25-year-old driver, a woman, reported neck pain and whiplash and was listed as injured. A parked car was also damaged. "According to the police report, the contributing factor was 'Traffic Control Disregarded'." Police recorded Traffic Control Disregarded in the crash. The SUV had center-front damage. The sedan had right-side door damage. The parked car had damage to the left front quarter panel. Both moving drivers were listed as licensed. The report did not list injuries to others.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4850624 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-03

• Queens City Council candidate Jonathan Rinaldi accused of posting fabricated endorsements in District 29 race, AMNY, Published 2025-10-10

Sep 21 - A driver was arraigned on manslaughter and assault charges after a hit-and-run killed an on-duty construction flag worker on the Nassau Expressway. Prosecutors say the case seeks accountability for dangerous driving; the worker did not survive.

"A driver who allegedly ran down a safety flag worker at a construction site in Queens last week, killing her, was arraigned on manslaughter and a list of other charges, Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz announced on Sunday." -- Melinda R. Katz

This is not a council bill. Matter: "Queens DA: Motorist arraigned after hit-and-run collision that left on-duty construction worker dead on Nassau Expressway." Event date: 2025-09-21. Status: defendant Daveanand Budhai arraigned on second-degree manslaughter and second-degree assault charges after the fatal collision. Queens District Attorney Melinda R. Katz announced the indictment and pushed for prosecution. No council committee or councilmember sponsorship applies; Barbara Russo-Lennon is listed as the reporting source. Safety impact: prosecutors say accountability can deter dangerous driving — "Prosecuting a hit-and-run driver signals accountability for dangerous driving, which can deter similar behavior and support a culture of safety for vulnerable road users. However, without complementary infrastructure or systemic changes, the impact is likely modest."

• Queens DA: Motorist arraigned after hit-and-run collision that left on-duty construction worker dead on Nassau Expressway, AMNY, Published 2025-09-21

• Driver charged after woman directing traffic around expressway killed in Queens hit-and-run, ABC7, Published 2025-09-20

• Suspect who allegedly intentionally ran over, killed Queens teen is in the country illegally, ICE says, CBS New York, Published 2025-09-18

• Man struck and killed by two vehicles while trying to cross Belt Parkway in South Ozone Park: NYPD, amny, Published 2025-09-16

Sep 15 - A commercial driver going east on Atlantic hit a northbound cyclist at 102 St in Queens. He suffered a head injury and a concussion. Police recorded driver inattention.

According to the police report, a commercial driver traveling east on Atlantic Ave collided with a bicyclist traveling north on 102 St in Queens. The impact came to the front of both vehicles. The cyclist, a 23-year-old man, sustained a head injury and reported a concussion. Police recorded driver inattention/distraction by the commercial driver. No other injuries were specified for vehicle occupants. The crash involved a bike and a commercial vehicle; both were reported as going straight. The location is Atlantic Ave at 102 St in ZIP 11418. The case is listed under collision ID 4842864.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4842864 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-03

• Teenage girl fatally struck by SUV in Queens, suspect in custody, CBS New York, Published 2025-09-13

Sep 12 - At Atlantic Ave and 133 St, a sedan driver turned left across a motorcyclist going straight. The rider, 43, was hurt and partially ejected. Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction.

The crash happened at Atlantic Ave and 133 St in Queens at 4:42 p.m. A sedan driver turned left. The motorcyclist rode straight. The two collided. The rider, 43, was injured and partially ejected, with a back contusion noted. Other occupants were listed with unspecified injuries. According to the police report, the sedan driver was making a left turn and the motorcyclist was going straight. Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction in the crash. Both vehicles showed front-end damage.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4842437 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-03

• MTA got busy with second phase of Queens bus network redesign this weekend, amny, Published 2025-09-01

• Second phase of Queens bus network redesign goes into effect, NY1, Published 2025-08-31

Aug 25 - Southbound SUV hit a southbound cyclist on Lefferts Boulevard. The rider went down, head injured, unconscious. Police cite improper passing or lane use. The road did what it always does. The body paid.

A southbound SUV and a southbound bike collided near 87-84 Lefferts Boulevard in Queens. The bicyclist, a 32-year-old man, was injured in the head and listed as unconscious. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Passing or Lane Usage Improper.” The SUV’s left front quarter panel was the impact point; the bike’s damage was at the center front. These details point to driver lane misuse and improper passing as the critical errors. The report lists the cyclist’s safety equipment as “None,” but only after the driver’s improper passing noted by police.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4837510 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-03

Aug 12 - A speeding car tore through a stop sign in Astoria, struck a parked coffee truck, killed two men on foot, and left wreckage and grief behind.

ABC7 reported on August 12, 2025, that an 84-year-old driver sped through a stop sign at 19th Avenue and 42nd Street, crashing into a parked coffee truck and striking two men. Both pedestrians, ages 41 and 70, died. The Toyota then spun and hit a Volvo making a U-turn. Witness George Giakoumis said the car was "going at least 60+ miles an hour just right through the stop sign." The crash highlights persistent speeding and dangerous driving at this Astoria intersection. The article notes the area is "prone to speeding and racing," raising questions about street safety and enforcement.

• Speeding Car Slams Coffee Truck, Kills Two, ABC7, Published 2025-08-12

Aug 10 - A driver making a left turn hit a driver going straight at 101st Street and 86th Avenue in Queens. A 62‑year‑old driver suffered back and internal injuries and was conscious at the scene. Police recorded failure to yield.

Two drivers in sedans collided at 101st Street and 86th Avenue in Queens. According to the police report, the driver of a Ford making a left turn hit the driver of a Jeep that was going straight. A 62‑year‑old driver was injured with back and internal trauma and remained conscious; he was not ejected. Police recorded "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" and list "Driver Inattention/Distraction" among contributing factors. The Ford's point of impact was its right front bumper; the Jeep's left front bumper showed damage. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved, per the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4834292 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-03

Aug 8 - Businesses sued to block protected bike lanes on 31st Street. DOT stands firm. Two killed, 190 injured here since 2020. The street stays dangerous. The fight is over space, speed, and who gets to survive.

Streetsblog NYC (2025-08-08) reports that Astoria businesses sued to stop a DOT project adding protected bike lanes and traffic calming to 31st Street. The suit claims the redesign would "jeopardize" safety and hinder emergency access, despite DOT data showing 190 injuries and two deaths in the area since 2020. DOT says the project targets "unpredictable vehicle movements" and double parking, with design elements "found on streets across the city." The agency says it incorporated feedback from 90% of local businesses. The legal fight spotlights tension between safety improvements and business concerns, as the corridor ranks among Queens' most crash-prone.

• Astoria Bike Lane Lawsuit Challenges Safety, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2025-08-08

Aug 6 - A horse named Lady died in Hell's Kitchen. Photos reignited calls to ban carriages. The City Council stalled. Unions and leaders blocked hearings. Advocates warned of more injuries. Analysts say the ban would have minimal direct effect on pedestrians and cyclists.

Bill 2025, proposed to ban horse-drawn carriages, remained stalled as of August 6, 2025. The measure sits in the City Council health committee chaired by Lynn C. Schulman. Queens Councilman Robert F. Holden is the bill's sponsor. Speaker Adrienne Adams has not publicly taken a position. The article ran under the headline "Gruesome images unlikely to sway lawmakers to ban horse-drawn carriages." Advocates rallied and warned, "without a ban there will be more crashes, injuries, and possibly deaths." TWU Local 100 opposes the ban. The proposed ban on horse-drawn carriages may have minimal direct impact on pedestrian and cyclist safety, as these vehicles are a small share of street traffic; the primary safety risks for vulnerable road users stem from motor vehicles and street design.

• Gruesome images unlikely to sway lawmakers to ban horse-drawn carriages, Crain's New York Business, Published 2025-08-06

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