Aug 5 - A driver in an SUV hit a 21-year-old in-line skater on 124th Street in Queens. The skater suffered abrasions to his arm. Police list contributing factors as "Unspecified."

"According to the police report, the contributing factors are 'Unspecified.'" A driver in an SUV hit a 21-year-old male in-line skater on 124th Street in Queens. The skater was not at an intersection and was performing other actions in the roadway. He suffered abrasions to his elbow and lower arm. The SUV's center front end took the impact. The driver had been stopped in traffic before the crash. Police data list no driver errors such as failure to yield or impairment. Other vehicle occupants were uninjured. The report records collision details but does not assign a specific contributing cause.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4832961 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-03

Aug 4 - A permit driver rolled east on Liberty Ave. Impact hit the sedan's back end. A 39-year-old front passenger suffered back pain and whiplash. Police recorded Driver Inexperience by the driver.

A late-night crash on Liberty Ave at 130 St in Queens injured a 39-year-old front passenger. She reported whiplash and back pain. She was conscious and not ejected. The driver was traveling east, going straight, in a 2024 Honda sedan. Impact hit the center back end. According to the police report, the 21-year-old driver held a permit. Police recorded "Driver Inexperience" by the driver as the contributing factor. No other injuries were listed.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4833402 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-03

Aug 3 - Council weighs a 20-foot parking ban at crosswalks. Supporters say it saves lives. Critics warn of lost parking and risk. Streets stand at a crossroads.

""The safety of pedestrians and all street users remains a top priority for Speaker Adams and the council. Intro. 1138 is going through the council’s legislative process, which is deliberative and allows for thorough public engagement and input."" -- Adrienne Adams

Intro. 1138, now before the City Council as of August 3, 2025, targets cars parked within 20 feet of crosswalks. The transportation committee leads the review. The bill's summary: 'ban vehicles from parking within 20 feet of crosswalks to improve visibility and street safety.' Council Member Barbara Russo-Lennon supports the measure. Council Member Julie Won and advocates back it. DOT officials and some lawmakers oppose, citing cost and risk. The bill could cut 300,000 parking spots. Banning parking near intersections improves visibility for all road users, reducing collisions and making streets safer for pedestrians and cyclists, even if it reduces parking.

• NYC to lose 300,000 parking spots in City Council bid to boost street safety, AMNY, 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 31 - 130th Street at 135th Avenue. A garbage-truck driver and a teen driver collided while going straight. Police recorded failure to yield. The 22-year-old front passenger had a concussion. The 18-year-old sedan driver had head crush injuries.

At 130th Street and 135th Avenue in Queens, the driver of a garbage truck traveled north and the 18-year-old driver of a 2018 Infiniti sedan traveled east. Both were going straight before impact. They collided. The crash injured two: a 22-year-old front passenger, who had a concussion, and the 18-year-old sedan driver, who suffered head crush injuries. According to the police report, 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' was the contributing factor. Police recorded failure to yield by a driver. A 46-year-old truck driver was listed with no reported injury. Two parked sedans were listed with right-side door damage.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4831972 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-03

Jul 30 - Council moves to ban parking near corners. Sightlines clear. Crashes drop. Pedestrians and cyclists breathe easier. DOT doubts linger. Advocates press on. Streets could change fast.

On July 30, 2025, the NYC Council Progressive Caucus made a major push for Intro 1138, a bill to ban parking within 20 feet of intersections. The measure sits with the Transportation Committee. Council Member Julie Won introduced it after deadly crashes in her district. Eighteen caucus members back the bill, aiming to force a vote this year. The matter: 'eliminate parking within 20 feet of an intersection.' Council Member Sandy Nurse called daylighting 'a proven, effective way to make our streets safer.' DOT raised doubts about non-hardened daylighting, but safety analysts say restricting parking near intersections improves visibility, reduces collisions, and protects people on foot and bike.

• NYC Council Progressive Caucus to make push for universal daylighting in 2025, City & State NY, Published 2025-07-30

Jul 22 - Two women drivers were injured when their SUVs collided at Linden Boulevard and 127th Street in Queens. Metal crumpled. Sirens answered. Police recorded "Other Vehicular" as the contributing factor for both drivers.

Two drivers were hurt in a collision at Linden Boulevard and 127th Street. The driver of the southbound vehicle and the driver of a westbound SUV were injured; both are women, ages 40 and 64. According to the police report, “both drivers—women aged 40 and 64—suffered, including head and abdominal trauma,” and the report lists "Other Vehicular" as the contributing factor for both vehicles. Police logged contusions to the head and abdomen/pelvis, both drivers were conscious and not ejected. Points of impact were the left front bumpers. Passengers were present but their injuries were unspecified.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4829389 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-03

Jul 21 - Two cars collided on 134th Street. A three-year-old girl suffered whiplash. Police cite driver inattention and inexperience. Metal twisted. Lives shaken. The system failed to protect its youngest.

A sedan and an SUV crashed at 107-28 134th Street in Queens. A three-year-old girl, riding in the right rear seat, was injured with whiplash. According to the police report, both 'Driver Inexperience' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' contributed to the collision. Multiple adults and children were involved, with most reporting unspecified injuries. The crash highlights the danger when drivers lose focus behind the wheel. The report notes the child was secured with a lap belt and harness, but the primary factors remain driver inattention and inexperience.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4829502 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-03

Jul 21 - A sedan hit a woman crossing Rockaway Boulevard. She suffered a head injury and severe bleeding. Police cite following too closely. The street turned violent in a moment.

A woman walking at the intersection of Rockaway Boulevard and 105th Street in Queens was struck by a sedan. She suffered a head injury and severe bleeding. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Following Too Closely.' The driver was going straight ahead when the impact occurred. No vehicle damage was reported to the sedan. The pedestrian was listed as injured, with no contributing factors assigned to her. The report centers the driver’s error as the cause of the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4833272 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-03

Jul 18 - The driver of a Ford car hit a 20-year-old man on Liberty Ave near 128th Street in Queens. The pedestrian suffered a fractured lower leg and remained conscious. Police listed Driver Inattention/Distraction and Driver Inexperience.

According to the police report, the driver of a Ford car, traveling north and going straight, struck a 20-year-old male pedestrian on Liberty Avenue near 128th Street in Queens. The vehicle's left front bumper made contact with the pedestrian away from an intersection. The pedestrian was conscious and suffered fractures to the knee and lower leg. The report lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Driver Inexperience" as contributing factors. The record notes the crash occurred at night and does not list additional contributing factors in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4829695 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-03

Jul 17 - Council raised pay for grocery deliveristas. EMTs now earn less. Delivery workers face city streets daily. Council chose their risk. First responders left behind.

On July 17, 2025, the NYC Council passed a bill raising minimum pay for app-based grocery delivery workers to $21.44 per hour. The bill, sponsored by Council Member Sandy Nurse, matches earlier raises for restaurant deliveristas. The matter summary: 'the NYC Council approved on Monday a pay increase for app-based grocery-delivery workers.' Speaker Adrienne Adams and Justin Brannan backed higher EMT pay, but the bill leaves FDNY EMTs earning less than delivery workers. Safety analysts found no direct impact on pedestrians or cyclists: 'The pay increase for app-based delivery workers does not directly affect the safety of pedestrians or cyclists, nor does it impact street design, mode shift, or driver accountability.'

• FDNY EMT outrage: First responders now earn less than grocery delivery workers after NYC Council vote, AMNY, Published 2025-07-17

Jul 15 - Adams pushed a 15 mph e-bike cap. The hearing spiraled into calls for licensing. Riders and advocates warned: this won’t make streets safer. Focus drifted from real threats. Danger remains.

On July 15, 2025, City Hall held a public hearing on Mayor Adams’s proposed 15 mph e-bike speed limit. The session, covered by Kevin Duggan, quickly shifted to e-bike licensing and registration. The matter, described as 'a public hearing about the mayor's proposed speed limit devolved into a debate about e-bike licensing,' saw no council member take a clear stance. Advocates warned that focusing on licensing distracts from proven safety measures and burdens vulnerable users. The safety analyst noted this shift risks real harm, pulling attention from systemic fixes that protect walkers and riders.

• E-Bike Fans and Foes Agree: Adams’s 15 MPH Speed Limit Won’t Make Streets Safer, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2025-07-15

Jul 14 - A pick-up truck struck a five-year-old girl crossing 111 St at Liberty Ave. She suffered a head injury. The truck’s left front bumper took the impact. No driver error listed. Streets remain unforgiving.

A pick-up truck hit a five-year-old girl as she crossed 111 St at Liberty Ave in Queens. According to the police report, the child was at the intersection and suffered a head injury, with complaints of pain and nausea. The truck was making a left turn and struck her with its left front bumper. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The child’s action is noted as 'Crossing Against Signal,' but no fault is assigned. No other injuries were reported.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4829687 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-03

Jul 14 - City debates capping e-bike speeds at 15 mph and closing wage loopholes for delivery workers. No clear safety gain for cyclists or pedestrians. Lawmakers stall on holding app companies accountable.

On July 14, 2025, City Council and DOT held hearings on e-bike speed limits and delivery worker wages. The DOT proposed a 15 mph cap on e-bikes. Speaker Adrienne Adams led a council vote to expand minimum wage laws to grocery delivery apps. Streetsblog NYC reported, 'Monday is a big day for the future of e-bikes in the Big Apple.' Michael Replogle warned the speed cap would 'roll back decades of gains to grow cycling.' A draft bill for app company accountability remains stalled. The safety impact is unclear: 'No direct safety impact on pedestrians and cyclists can be determined.'

• Monday’s Headlines: E-Bike Regulations Edition, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2025-07-14

Jul 13 - A Lexus driver with a suspended license struck and killed a 15-year-old on an e-bike in Nassau County. The driver fled but was caught. The teen died at the scene. The car had dozens of prior violations.

According to NY Daily News (2025-07-13), a 15-year-old fleeing police on an e-bike was killed by a Lexus driver with a suspended license and a long record of violations. The driver, Ruyan Ali, crossed into oncoming traffic to pass a stopped car and struck the teen, then tried to flee. Police said Ali had 'at least three license suspensions' and the Lexus had '53 speeding camera violations.' Ali faces charges for leaving the scene and unlicensed operation. The NYPD's Force Investigation Division is investigating.

• Unlicensed Driver Kills Teen On E-Bike, NY Daily News, Published 2025-07-13

Jul 11 - Franklin Avenue shuts cars. Kids run. Cyclists glide. Merchants fill the street. Engines silenced. Brooklyn claims space for people. Safety rises. Streets pulse with life.

On July 11, 2025, Franklin Avenue in Crown Heights launched a new Open Streets program. No council bill number or committee was cited. The event, covered by BKReader, closed six blocks to cars two Saturdays each month through October. Organizers called it 'a commitment to strengthening neighborhoods through creative placemaking.' Local leaders like Gwen Woods and Tiara Robertson led the effort. The safety analyst notes: 'Open Streets programs reduce vehicle traffic, create safer environments for pedestrians and cyclists, and encourage mode shift by making streets more accessible and attractive for non-drivers.'

• New Brooklyn Open Streets Program Highlights Community And Commerce, BKReader, Published 2025-07-11

Jul 10 - Council ends Instacart loophole. All app delivery workers get minimum wage. Bills target pay, tips, and safety. Workers risk streets for every order. Law brings fairer pay, not safer roads.

On July 10, 2025, the City Council advanced Intro 1133 and 1135 to close the Instacart loophole and regulate app-based delivery. The bills, led by Council Members Jennifer Gutiérrez, Sandy Nurse, and Shaun Abreu, require all apps to pay minimum wage and restore upfront tipping. The matter summary: 'regulate the app-based delivery industry.' Sophia Lebowitz supported the action. Advocates say the package strengthens 2023's pay law. A safety analyst notes: mandating minimum wage improves labor conditions but does not directly affect safety, mode shift, or street equity for pedestrians and cyclists.

• Council To Close Instacart Loophole, Pass Delivery Industry Regulation Bills, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2025-07-10

Jul 9 - Council backs daylighting. Speaker Adams stalls. Cars block corners. Sightlines stay blind. Pedestrians risk death. Safety waits. Power plays out. Danger wins.

On July 9, 2025, the City Council considered Introduction 1138 in committee. The bill, sponsored by Julie Won, bans parking within 20 feet of intersections and orders DOT to install barriers at 1,000 corners yearly. The measure, described as a way to 'improve pedestrian safety by increasing visibility at intersections,' has majority support. Speaker Adrienne Adams refuses to bring it to a vote. Advocates and two dozen Community Boards demand action. Safety analysts say daylighting removes visual obstructions, proven to cut crashes and protect walkers and cyclists citywide. The bill sits. Streets stay deadly.

• Universal Daylighting Has Majority Support on the City Council — Will Speaker Adams Give It a Vote?, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2025-07-09

Jul 8 - Hillside Avenue chokes on cars. Buses crawl at four miles per hour. New lanes promise relief for 215,000 riders. Space shifts from cars to buses. Streets change. Riders wait.

Gothamist (2025-07-08) reports new bus lanes are coming to Hillside Avenue, Queens. Transportation Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez said the corridor suffers from 'an inconsistent, patchwork design' and blocked lanes. Buses crawl at four miles per hour due to congestion. Only a third of road space serves buses, though 83% of transit users ride them. The project adds camera-enforced bus lanes, parking, and loading zones. Policy shifts road space from private cars to public transit, aiming to speed up service for 215,000 daily riders.

• Bus Lanes Target Congestion On Hillside Avenue, Gothamist, Published 2025-07-08

Jul 3 - Two sedans slammed together at 103 Ave and 130 St. A 68-year-old passenger took a blow to the leg. Police cite traffic control disregarded. Metal bent. Blood drawn. System failed.

Two sedans crashed at 103 Ave and 130 St in Queens. A 68-year-old male passenger suffered a knee and foot contusion. According to the police report, 'Traffic Control Disregarded' was listed as the contributing factor. Both drivers and other occupants were involved, but only the passenger was reported injured. The data shows no other contributing factors. The crash highlights the risk when drivers ignore traffic controls.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4829306 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-03