Who’s Injuring and Killing Pedestrians in Alley Pond Park?
433 Hurt, Zero Dead—Complacency Is Killing Alley Pond Park
Alley Pond Park: Jan 1, 2022 - Jul 16, 2025
No Deaths, But the Toll Mounts
In Alley Pond Park, the numbers do not scream. They whisper. No one has died here since 2022, but 433 people have been hurt. Five were left with serious injuries. The wounds are not always visible: a crushed hip, a torn eye, a life changed in a second.
The roads do not care if you are young or old. Fifty-seven children under 18 have been injured here since 2022. The oldest, the youngest—all at risk. The cars keep coming. The SUVs keep coming. The numbers pile up, slow and steady, like water wearing down stone.
Recent Crashes: The Unseen Disaster
The last year brought 188 crashes. 104 people were hurt. Two were seriously injured. No headlines. No outrage. Just the daily grind of metal on flesh. SUVs did the most harm to pedestrians—five injured, one left with serious wounds.
On the Cross Island Parkway, a 17-year-old was crushed in a sedan. On the same road, a 20-year-old pedestrian was struck by an SUV and left with a broken hip. The stories repeat. The pain repeats. The system does not change.
Leadership: Small Steps, Slow Change
Local leaders have moved, but not fast enough. State Senator Toby Stavisky voted yes to curb repeat speeders, a step toward safety. Council Member Linda Lee co-sponsored bills for senior and student bike share discounts, but also backed a bill to lower e-bike speed limits to 15 mph. The focus drifts to e-bikes, not to the cars and trucks that do the real damage.
The city has the power to lower speed limits. It has not used it. “Speeding ruins lives, and reducing vehicle speeds by even a few miles per hour could be the difference between life or death in a traffic crash,” said DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez. The words are true. The action is slow.
Call to Action: Demand More Than Words
This is not fate. This is policy. Call your council member. Call the mayor. Tell them to use Sammy’s Law. Lower the speed limit to 20 mph. Stop blaming the vulnerable. Stop waiting for the next body.
Citations
▸ Citations
- Bus Jumps Curb, Eight Injured In Flushing, ABC7, Published 2025-07-11
- Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4493751 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-07-16
- File S 4045, Open States, Published 2025-06-12
- File Int 1312-2025, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2025-06-11
- Sammy’s Law Enactment, NYC.gov, Published 2024-04-30
Other Representatives
District 26
213-33 39th Ave., Suite 238, Bayside, NY 11361
Room 422, Legislative Office Building, Albany, NY 12248
District 23
73-03 Bell Boulevard, Oakland Gardens, NY 11364
718-468-0137
250 Broadway, Suite 1868, New York, NY 10007
212-788-6984
District 11
134-01 20th Avenue 2nd Floor, College Point, NY 11356
Room 913, Legislative Office Building 188 State St., Albany, NY 12247
▸ Other Geographies
Alley Pond Park Alley Pond Park sits in Queens, Precinct 111, District 23, AD 26, SD 11, Queens CB11.
▸ See also
Traffic Safety Timeline for Alley Pond Park
2Two Sedans Collide on Cross Island Parkway▸Two sedans collided on Cross Island Parkway at 6:45 a.m. Both drivers suffered back injuries and whiplash. The crash involved steering failure and reaction to an uninvolved vehicle. Both drivers were conscious and restrained by seat belts.
According to the police report, two sedans traveling north and northwest on Cross Island Parkway collided at 6:45 a.m. The drivers, a 43-year-old man and a 65-year-old woman, were both injured with back pain and whiplash. Both were conscious and wearing lap belts and harnesses. The report lists driver errors including reaction to an uninvolved vehicle and steering failure as contributing factors. The point of impact was the left front bumper on both vehicles. Both drivers held valid New York licenses. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
S 4647Stavisky votes yes on highway worker safety bill, overall safety unchanged.▸Senate passes S 4647. Bill hikes penalties for endangering highway workers. It funds more enforcement. It pushes work zone safety awareness. Lawmakers move to protect workers from reckless drivers.
Senate bill S 4647, titled "Increases penalties for endangerment of a highway worker, promotes work zone safety awareness, and establishes a fund for additional work zone safety enforcement," advanced through committee on April 15, 2024. Sponsored by Timothy M. Kennedy, with Joseph P. Addabbo Jr., Pamela Helming, Mario Mattera, Robert Rolison, and James Skoufis as co-sponsors, the bill passed multiple Senate votes. The measure targets drivers who endanger highway workers, boosts safety awareness, and funds enforcement. The bill aims to curb driver recklessness in work zones, where danger is high and impact is deadly.
-
File S 4647,
Open States,
Published 2023-03-21
S 775Stavisky votes yes to expand ignition interlock monitoring, boosting road safety.▸Senate backs S 775. The bill defines the ignition interlock monitor’s job. It forces offenders to install devices and obey court orders. Lawmakers act to keep repeat drunk drivers off the street.
Senate bill S 775, titled "Relates to the responsibilities of an ignition interlock monitor," passed committee votes on February 1, March 21, and May 16, 2023. The bill describes the monitor’s role and mandates compliance for those ordered to install ignition interlock devices. Primary sponsor Jeremy Cooney (District 56) led, joined by Nathalia Fernandez, Monica Martinez, and Shelley Mayer. The measure saw broad support, with senators voting yes across multiple sessions. The law aims to keep drivers with violations from endangering others by enforcing strict compliance with court-ordered ignition interlocks.
-
File S 775,
Open States,
Published 2023-03-21
S 775Stavisky votes yes to expand ignition interlock monitoring, boosting road safety.▸Senate backs S 775. The bill defines the ignition interlock monitor’s job. It forces offenders to install devices and obey court orders. Lawmakers act to keep repeat drunk drivers off the street.
Senate bill S 775, titled "Relates to the responsibilities of an ignition interlock monitor," passed committee votes on February 1, March 21, and May 16, 2023. The bill describes the monitor’s role and mandates compliance for those ordered to install ignition interlock devices. Primary sponsor Jeremy Cooney (District 56) led, joined by Nathalia Fernandez, Monica Martinez, and Shelley Mayer. The measure saw broad support, with senators voting yes across multiple sessions. The law aims to keep drivers with violations from endangering others by enforcing strict compliance with court-ordered ignition interlocks.
-
File S 775,
Open States,
Published 2023-03-21
S 4647Stavisky votes yes on highway worker safety bill, overall safety unchanged.▸Senate passes S 4647. Bill hikes penalties for endangering highway workers. It funds more enforcement. It pushes work zone safety awareness. Lawmakers move to protect workers from reckless drivers.
Senate bill S 4647, titled "Increases penalties for endangerment of a highway worker, promotes work zone safety awareness, and establishes a fund for additional work zone safety enforcement," advanced through committee on April 15, 2024. Sponsored by Timothy M. Kennedy, with Joseph P. Addabbo Jr., Pamela Helming, Mario Mattera, Robert Rolison, and James Skoufis as co-sponsors, the bill passed multiple Senate votes. The measure targets drivers who endanger highway workers, boosts safety awareness, and funds enforcement. The bill aims to curb driver recklessness in work zones, where danger is high and impact is deadly.
-
File S 4647,
Open States,
Published 2023-02-28
Braunstein Supports State Funding to Avoid City Fare Hikes▸Mayor Adams told Albany: the city pays enough for the MTA. State lawmakers pushed back. Hochul wants the city to cover more. The fight over who funds transit leaves riders in limbo. No new money means service cuts or fare hikes loom.
On February 16, 2023, Mayor Eric Adams traveled to Albany to oppose Governor Hochul’s proposal for New York City to contribute an extra $500 million annually to the MTA. Adams argued, “MTA is a statewide obligation. We’re doing our share.” State lawmakers, including Assembly Member Ed Braunstein and State Senator Liz Krueger, countered that the city should help. Hochul’s budget would shift more costs—like Access-A-Ride and student Metrocards—to the city. Progressive lawmakers suggested taxing the wealthy and freezing fares. Senate Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins warned, “To increase fares would be detrimental.” The debate continues as the legislature drafts its own budget. No direct safety analysis was provided, but funding gaps threaten transit service, putting vulnerable riders at risk.
-
Adams To Albany: Someone Fund The MTA; Albany To Adams: Someone Fund The MTA,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2023-02-16
A 602Braunstein votes yes in committee, boosting funding for safer street designs.▸Assembly and Senate passed A 602. The bill sets state funding rules for federally assisted and municipal complete street projects. Lawmakers moved fast. Streets shaped by budgets, not safety.
Bill A 602, titled 'Relates to the percentage responsibility of the state for federally assisted projects,' passed committee votes in the Assembly on January 24, 2023, and in the Senate on February 13, 2023. Sponsored by Patricia Fahy, the bill addresses how much the state pays for federally assisted projects and for municipal projects with complete street designs. The measure saw broad support, with near-unanimous yes votes in both chambers. The bill's focus is on funding, not on direct safety improvements for pedestrians, cyclists, or other vulnerable road users. No safety analyst note was provided.
-
File A 602,
Open States,
Published 2023-02-13
A 602Stavisky votes yes in committee, boosting funding for safer street designs.▸Assembly and Senate passed A 602. The bill sets state funding rules for federally assisted and municipal complete street projects. Lawmakers moved fast. Streets shaped by budgets, not safety.
Bill A 602, titled 'Relates to the percentage responsibility of the state for federally assisted projects,' passed committee votes in the Assembly on January 24, 2023, and in the Senate on February 13, 2023. Sponsored by Patricia Fahy, the bill addresses how much the state pays for federally assisted projects and for municipal projects with complete street designs. The measure saw broad support, with near-unanimous yes votes in both chambers. The bill's focus is on funding, not on direct safety improvements for pedestrians, cyclists, or other vulnerable road users. No safety analyst note was provided.
-
File A 602,
Open States,
Published 2023-02-13
A 602Stavisky votes yes in committee, boosting funding for safer street designs.▸Assembly and Senate passed A 602. The bill sets state funding rules for federally assisted and municipal complete street projects. Lawmakers moved fast. Streets shaped by budgets, not safety.
Bill A 602, titled 'Relates to the percentage responsibility of the state for federally assisted projects,' passed committee votes in the Assembly on January 24, 2023, and in the Senate on February 13, 2023. Sponsored by Patricia Fahy, the bill addresses how much the state pays for federally assisted projects and for municipal projects with complete street designs. The measure saw broad support, with near-unanimous yes votes in both chambers. The bill's focus is on funding, not on direct safety improvements for pedestrians, cyclists, or other vulnerable road users. No safety analyst note was provided.
-
File A 602,
Open States,
Published 2023-02-13
3Driver Distraction Injures Three on Parkway▸A sedan and SUV collided on Cross Island Parkway. Three people hurt. Police cite driver distraction and unsafe speed. Injuries: whiplash, facial abrasions, bruised leg. Metal twisted. No one ejected.
According to the police report, a sedan and an SUV crashed on Cross Island Parkway. The sedan's left front bumper hit the SUV's right rear bumper. Three people were injured: a 44-year-old woman with neck whiplash, a 10-year-old boy with facial abrasions, and a 47-year-old man with a bruised leg. All were conscious and wore lap belts and harnesses. The report lists driver inattention and unsafe speed as contributing factors. The sedan suffered center front end damage; the SUV's right rear bumper was hit. No one was ejected.
SUV Rear-Ends Sedan on Cross Island Parkway▸A BMW SUV struck the rear of an Acura sedan traveling north on Cross Island Parkway. The sedan’s female driver, 29, suffered a head contusion. Both vehicles were slowing or stopping. The SUV’s center back end hit the sedan’s center front end.
According to the police report, a 2020 BMW SUV rear-ended a 2015 Acura sedan on Cross Island Parkway. The sedan’s 29-year-old female driver was injured, sustaining a head contusion but remained conscious. Both vehicles were traveling north and slowing or stopping before the collision. The point of impact was the SUV’s center back end striking the sedan’s center front end. The report lists "Other Vehicular" as a contributing factor but does not specify driver errors. The sedan driver was properly restrained with a lap belt and harness, and the airbag deployed. No ejection occurred. The SUV driver was licensed in New York; the sedan driver was licensed in Massachusetts.
A 602Braunstein votes yes in committee, boosting funding for safer street designs.▸Assembly and Senate passed A 602. The bill sets state funding rules for federally assisted and municipal complete street projects. Lawmakers moved fast. Streets shaped by budgets, not safety.
Bill A 602, titled 'Relates to the percentage responsibility of the state for federally assisted projects,' passed committee votes in the Assembly on January 24, 2023, and in the Senate on February 13, 2023. Sponsored by Patricia Fahy, the bill addresses how much the state pays for federally assisted projects and for municipal projects with complete street designs. The measure saw broad support, with near-unanimous yes votes in both chambers. The bill's focus is on funding, not on direct safety improvements for pedestrians, cyclists, or other vulnerable road users. No safety analyst note was provided.
-
File A 602,
Open States,
Published 2023-01-24
Box Truck Rear-Ends SUV on Long Island Expressway▸A box truck slammed into the back of an SUV on the Long Island Expressway. The SUV was slowing when the truck, following too closely, hit it. A front passenger in the SUV suffered neck injuries and whiplash but was conscious and restrained.
According to the police report, a box truck traveling east on the Long Island Expressway rear-ended a slowing SUV going in the same direction. The collision caused center front-end damage to the truck and center back-end damage to the SUV. A 39-year-old female front passenger in the SUV was injured, sustaining neck pain and whiplash. She was conscious and wearing a lap belt and harness at the time. The report lists 'Following Too Closely' and 'Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle' as contributing factors, indicating driver error on the truck's part. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted.
S 343Stavisky co-sponsors bill to create vehicle pedestrian safety rating system.▸Senate bill S 343 seeks a clear, public safety score for cars. The DMV would post these ratings. Lawmakers push for sunlight on danger. Pedestrians face risk. The system aims to expose it.
Senate bill S 343 was proposed on January 4, 2023. It sits in the sponsorship stage. The bill, titled 'Creates a pedestrian safety rating system for motor vehicles,' would require the Department of Motor Vehicles to post these ratings online. Primary sponsor Andrew Gounardes leads, joined by Leroy Comrie, Michael Gianaris, Brad Hoylman-Sigal, Robert Jackson, Liz Krueger, Zellnor Myrie, Gustavo Rivera, Julia Salazar, Luis R. Sepúlveda, and Toby Ann Stavisky. The measure targets transparency. It puts the danger of cars in plain sight. No safety analyst note was provided.
-
File S 343,
Open States,
Published 2023-01-04
Rear SUV Slams Into SUV on Expressway▸SUV crashed into SUV’s rear on Long Island Expressway. Nineteen-year-old woman behind the wheel hurt her neck, went into shock. Police cite tailgating and distraction. Metal twisted. No one else injured.
According to the police report, two SUVs were heading west on the Long Island Expressway when the rear vehicle struck the back of the front SUV. The 19-year-old woman driving the rear SUV suffered neck injuries and shock. She wore a lap belt and harness. The report lists 'Following Too Closely' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The front SUV’s male driver was not hurt. The crash damaged the front of the rear SUV and the back of the front SUV.
SUVs Crush Pedestrian on Cross Island Parkway▸A 20-year-old man stood near parked cars. Two SUVs trapped him. Metal slammed flesh. His hip shattered. His leg broke. He lay conscious in the cold. The night was quiet. The road was not.
A 20-year-old pedestrian was crushed between two SUVs on Cross Island Parkway. According to the police report, the man suffered a shattered hip and broken leg. He remained conscious after the impact. The crash involved a BMW SUV moving straight ahead and two parked SUVs. The police report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors are detailed in the data. The injured man was not at an intersection and was engaged in 'Other Actions in Roadway.' No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report. The force of two SUVs left the pedestrian with severe crush injuries.
Sedan Strikes Passenger on Expressway▸A sedan hit its own front passenger on the Long Island Expressway. The 63-year-old man suffered knee and leg bruises. Driver reacted to another vehicle. Impact hit the left front bumper. Passenger stayed conscious.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling west on the Long Island Expressway struck its front passenger, a 63-year-old man. The passenger suffered contusions and bruises to his knee and lower leg. The report lists 'Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle' as the main contributing factor, showing the driver’s response to another vehicle led to the crash. The impact was to the sedan’s left front bumper. The passenger was restrained with a lap belt and harness and remained conscious. No other driver errors or victim factors were reported.
Truck Swerves, Slams Sedan on Expressway▸A tractor truck changed lanes unsafely on the Long Island Expressway. It struck a sedan from behind. The sedan driver, a 45-year-old man, suffered neck injuries and whiplash.
According to the police report, a tractor truck diesel traveling westbound on the Long Island Expressway changed lanes unsafely and struck the center front end of a sedan, also westbound. The sedan's 45-year-old male driver was injured, suffering neck injuries and whiplash. The report lists 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as the contributing factor. The sedan driver was conscious, not ejected, and wore a lap belt and harness. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.
Sedan Driver Injured After Sudden Swerve▸A sedan slammed its left front into an object on the Long Island Expressway. The driver, alone, suffered a concussion and arm injuries. Police cite reaction to another vehicle. No others hurt.
According to the police report, a 35-year-old man driving a 2018 Toyota sedan westbound on the Long Island Expressway was injured when his car struck an object with its left front bumper. The driver was alone in the vehicle and suffered a concussion and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report lists 'Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle' as a contributing factor, showing the driver’s response to another vehicle led to the crash. The driver was wearing a lap belt and harness, was not ejected, and remained conscious. No other people or vehicles were involved or injured.
Bus Rear-Ends SUV on Long Island Expressway▸A bus struck a stopped SUV on the Long Island Expressway. The SUV driver, a 65-year-old man, suffered head injuries and whiplash. The bus had defective brakes. Both vehicles were damaged at their centers. The driver was conscious and restrained.
According to the police report, a bus traveling west on the Long Island Expressway rear-ended a stopped SUV also heading west. The SUV driver, a 65-year-old man, was injured with head trauma and whiplash but remained conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists "Brakes Defective" as a contributing factor for the bus, indicating mechanical failure played a role. The bus impacted the center front end of the SUV, which was damaged at its center back end. Both drivers were licensed and operating vehicles in traffic. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The crash highlights the danger of vehicle defects in causing rear-end collisions.
Two sedans collided on Cross Island Parkway at 6:45 a.m. Both drivers suffered back injuries and whiplash. The crash involved steering failure and reaction to an uninvolved vehicle. Both drivers were conscious and restrained by seat belts.
According to the police report, two sedans traveling north and northwest on Cross Island Parkway collided at 6:45 a.m. The drivers, a 43-year-old man and a 65-year-old woman, were both injured with back pain and whiplash. Both were conscious and wearing lap belts and harnesses. The report lists driver errors including reaction to an uninvolved vehicle and steering failure as contributing factors. The point of impact was the left front bumper on both vehicles. Both drivers held valid New York licenses. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
S 4647Stavisky votes yes on highway worker safety bill, overall safety unchanged.▸Senate passes S 4647. Bill hikes penalties for endangering highway workers. It funds more enforcement. It pushes work zone safety awareness. Lawmakers move to protect workers from reckless drivers.
Senate bill S 4647, titled "Increases penalties for endangerment of a highway worker, promotes work zone safety awareness, and establishes a fund for additional work zone safety enforcement," advanced through committee on April 15, 2024. Sponsored by Timothy M. Kennedy, with Joseph P. Addabbo Jr., Pamela Helming, Mario Mattera, Robert Rolison, and James Skoufis as co-sponsors, the bill passed multiple Senate votes. The measure targets drivers who endanger highway workers, boosts safety awareness, and funds enforcement. The bill aims to curb driver recklessness in work zones, where danger is high and impact is deadly.
-
File S 4647,
Open States,
Published 2023-03-21
S 775Stavisky votes yes to expand ignition interlock monitoring, boosting road safety.▸Senate backs S 775. The bill defines the ignition interlock monitor’s job. It forces offenders to install devices and obey court orders. Lawmakers act to keep repeat drunk drivers off the street.
Senate bill S 775, titled "Relates to the responsibilities of an ignition interlock monitor," passed committee votes on February 1, March 21, and May 16, 2023. The bill describes the monitor’s role and mandates compliance for those ordered to install ignition interlock devices. Primary sponsor Jeremy Cooney (District 56) led, joined by Nathalia Fernandez, Monica Martinez, and Shelley Mayer. The measure saw broad support, with senators voting yes across multiple sessions. The law aims to keep drivers with violations from endangering others by enforcing strict compliance with court-ordered ignition interlocks.
-
File S 775,
Open States,
Published 2023-03-21
S 775Stavisky votes yes to expand ignition interlock monitoring, boosting road safety.▸Senate backs S 775. The bill defines the ignition interlock monitor’s job. It forces offenders to install devices and obey court orders. Lawmakers act to keep repeat drunk drivers off the street.
Senate bill S 775, titled "Relates to the responsibilities of an ignition interlock monitor," passed committee votes on February 1, March 21, and May 16, 2023. The bill describes the monitor’s role and mandates compliance for those ordered to install ignition interlock devices. Primary sponsor Jeremy Cooney (District 56) led, joined by Nathalia Fernandez, Monica Martinez, and Shelley Mayer. The measure saw broad support, with senators voting yes across multiple sessions. The law aims to keep drivers with violations from endangering others by enforcing strict compliance with court-ordered ignition interlocks.
-
File S 775,
Open States,
Published 2023-03-21
S 4647Stavisky votes yes on highway worker safety bill, overall safety unchanged.▸Senate passes S 4647. Bill hikes penalties for endangering highway workers. It funds more enforcement. It pushes work zone safety awareness. Lawmakers move to protect workers from reckless drivers.
Senate bill S 4647, titled "Increases penalties for endangerment of a highway worker, promotes work zone safety awareness, and establishes a fund for additional work zone safety enforcement," advanced through committee on April 15, 2024. Sponsored by Timothy M. Kennedy, with Joseph P. Addabbo Jr., Pamela Helming, Mario Mattera, Robert Rolison, and James Skoufis as co-sponsors, the bill passed multiple Senate votes. The measure targets drivers who endanger highway workers, boosts safety awareness, and funds enforcement. The bill aims to curb driver recklessness in work zones, where danger is high and impact is deadly.
-
File S 4647,
Open States,
Published 2023-02-28
Braunstein Supports State Funding to Avoid City Fare Hikes▸Mayor Adams told Albany: the city pays enough for the MTA. State lawmakers pushed back. Hochul wants the city to cover more. The fight over who funds transit leaves riders in limbo. No new money means service cuts or fare hikes loom.
On February 16, 2023, Mayor Eric Adams traveled to Albany to oppose Governor Hochul’s proposal for New York City to contribute an extra $500 million annually to the MTA. Adams argued, “MTA is a statewide obligation. We’re doing our share.” State lawmakers, including Assembly Member Ed Braunstein and State Senator Liz Krueger, countered that the city should help. Hochul’s budget would shift more costs—like Access-A-Ride and student Metrocards—to the city. Progressive lawmakers suggested taxing the wealthy and freezing fares. Senate Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins warned, “To increase fares would be detrimental.” The debate continues as the legislature drafts its own budget. No direct safety analysis was provided, but funding gaps threaten transit service, putting vulnerable riders at risk.
-
Adams To Albany: Someone Fund The MTA; Albany To Adams: Someone Fund The MTA,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2023-02-16
A 602Braunstein votes yes in committee, boosting funding for safer street designs.▸Assembly and Senate passed A 602. The bill sets state funding rules for federally assisted and municipal complete street projects. Lawmakers moved fast. Streets shaped by budgets, not safety.
Bill A 602, titled 'Relates to the percentage responsibility of the state for federally assisted projects,' passed committee votes in the Assembly on January 24, 2023, and in the Senate on February 13, 2023. Sponsored by Patricia Fahy, the bill addresses how much the state pays for federally assisted projects and for municipal projects with complete street designs. The measure saw broad support, with near-unanimous yes votes in both chambers. The bill's focus is on funding, not on direct safety improvements for pedestrians, cyclists, or other vulnerable road users. No safety analyst note was provided.
-
File A 602,
Open States,
Published 2023-02-13
A 602Stavisky votes yes in committee, boosting funding for safer street designs.▸Assembly and Senate passed A 602. The bill sets state funding rules for federally assisted and municipal complete street projects. Lawmakers moved fast. Streets shaped by budgets, not safety.
Bill A 602, titled 'Relates to the percentage responsibility of the state for federally assisted projects,' passed committee votes in the Assembly on January 24, 2023, and in the Senate on February 13, 2023. Sponsored by Patricia Fahy, the bill addresses how much the state pays for federally assisted projects and for municipal projects with complete street designs. The measure saw broad support, with near-unanimous yes votes in both chambers. The bill's focus is on funding, not on direct safety improvements for pedestrians, cyclists, or other vulnerable road users. No safety analyst note was provided.
-
File A 602,
Open States,
Published 2023-02-13
A 602Stavisky votes yes in committee, boosting funding for safer street designs.▸Assembly and Senate passed A 602. The bill sets state funding rules for federally assisted and municipal complete street projects. Lawmakers moved fast. Streets shaped by budgets, not safety.
Bill A 602, titled 'Relates to the percentage responsibility of the state for federally assisted projects,' passed committee votes in the Assembly on January 24, 2023, and in the Senate on February 13, 2023. Sponsored by Patricia Fahy, the bill addresses how much the state pays for federally assisted projects and for municipal projects with complete street designs. The measure saw broad support, with near-unanimous yes votes in both chambers. The bill's focus is on funding, not on direct safety improvements for pedestrians, cyclists, or other vulnerable road users. No safety analyst note was provided.
-
File A 602,
Open States,
Published 2023-02-13
3Driver Distraction Injures Three on Parkway▸A sedan and SUV collided on Cross Island Parkway. Three people hurt. Police cite driver distraction and unsafe speed. Injuries: whiplash, facial abrasions, bruised leg. Metal twisted. No one ejected.
According to the police report, a sedan and an SUV crashed on Cross Island Parkway. The sedan's left front bumper hit the SUV's right rear bumper. Three people were injured: a 44-year-old woman with neck whiplash, a 10-year-old boy with facial abrasions, and a 47-year-old man with a bruised leg. All were conscious and wore lap belts and harnesses. The report lists driver inattention and unsafe speed as contributing factors. The sedan suffered center front end damage; the SUV's right rear bumper was hit. No one was ejected.
SUV Rear-Ends Sedan on Cross Island Parkway▸A BMW SUV struck the rear of an Acura sedan traveling north on Cross Island Parkway. The sedan’s female driver, 29, suffered a head contusion. Both vehicles were slowing or stopping. The SUV’s center back end hit the sedan’s center front end.
According to the police report, a 2020 BMW SUV rear-ended a 2015 Acura sedan on Cross Island Parkway. The sedan’s 29-year-old female driver was injured, sustaining a head contusion but remained conscious. Both vehicles were traveling north and slowing or stopping before the collision. The point of impact was the SUV’s center back end striking the sedan’s center front end. The report lists "Other Vehicular" as a contributing factor but does not specify driver errors. The sedan driver was properly restrained with a lap belt and harness, and the airbag deployed. No ejection occurred. The SUV driver was licensed in New York; the sedan driver was licensed in Massachusetts.
A 602Braunstein votes yes in committee, boosting funding for safer street designs.▸Assembly and Senate passed A 602. The bill sets state funding rules for federally assisted and municipal complete street projects. Lawmakers moved fast. Streets shaped by budgets, not safety.
Bill A 602, titled 'Relates to the percentage responsibility of the state for federally assisted projects,' passed committee votes in the Assembly on January 24, 2023, and in the Senate on February 13, 2023. Sponsored by Patricia Fahy, the bill addresses how much the state pays for federally assisted projects and for municipal projects with complete street designs. The measure saw broad support, with near-unanimous yes votes in both chambers. The bill's focus is on funding, not on direct safety improvements for pedestrians, cyclists, or other vulnerable road users. No safety analyst note was provided.
-
File A 602,
Open States,
Published 2023-01-24
Box Truck Rear-Ends SUV on Long Island Expressway▸A box truck slammed into the back of an SUV on the Long Island Expressway. The SUV was slowing when the truck, following too closely, hit it. A front passenger in the SUV suffered neck injuries and whiplash but was conscious and restrained.
According to the police report, a box truck traveling east on the Long Island Expressway rear-ended a slowing SUV going in the same direction. The collision caused center front-end damage to the truck and center back-end damage to the SUV. A 39-year-old female front passenger in the SUV was injured, sustaining neck pain and whiplash. She was conscious and wearing a lap belt and harness at the time. The report lists 'Following Too Closely' and 'Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle' as contributing factors, indicating driver error on the truck's part. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted.
S 343Stavisky co-sponsors bill to create vehicle pedestrian safety rating system.▸Senate bill S 343 seeks a clear, public safety score for cars. The DMV would post these ratings. Lawmakers push for sunlight on danger. Pedestrians face risk. The system aims to expose it.
Senate bill S 343 was proposed on January 4, 2023. It sits in the sponsorship stage. The bill, titled 'Creates a pedestrian safety rating system for motor vehicles,' would require the Department of Motor Vehicles to post these ratings online. Primary sponsor Andrew Gounardes leads, joined by Leroy Comrie, Michael Gianaris, Brad Hoylman-Sigal, Robert Jackson, Liz Krueger, Zellnor Myrie, Gustavo Rivera, Julia Salazar, Luis R. Sepúlveda, and Toby Ann Stavisky. The measure targets transparency. It puts the danger of cars in plain sight. No safety analyst note was provided.
-
File S 343,
Open States,
Published 2023-01-04
Rear SUV Slams Into SUV on Expressway▸SUV crashed into SUV’s rear on Long Island Expressway. Nineteen-year-old woman behind the wheel hurt her neck, went into shock. Police cite tailgating and distraction. Metal twisted. No one else injured.
According to the police report, two SUVs were heading west on the Long Island Expressway when the rear vehicle struck the back of the front SUV. The 19-year-old woman driving the rear SUV suffered neck injuries and shock. She wore a lap belt and harness. The report lists 'Following Too Closely' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The front SUV’s male driver was not hurt. The crash damaged the front of the rear SUV and the back of the front SUV.
SUVs Crush Pedestrian on Cross Island Parkway▸A 20-year-old man stood near parked cars. Two SUVs trapped him. Metal slammed flesh. His hip shattered. His leg broke. He lay conscious in the cold. The night was quiet. The road was not.
A 20-year-old pedestrian was crushed between two SUVs on Cross Island Parkway. According to the police report, the man suffered a shattered hip and broken leg. He remained conscious after the impact. The crash involved a BMW SUV moving straight ahead and two parked SUVs. The police report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors are detailed in the data. The injured man was not at an intersection and was engaged in 'Other Actions in Roadway.' No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report. The force of two SUVs left the pedestrian with severe crush injuries.
Sedan Strikes Passenger on Expressway▸A sedan hit its own front passenger on the Long Island Expressway. The 63-year-old man suffered knee and leg bruises. Driver reacted to another vehicle. Impact hit the left front bumper. Passenger stayed conscious.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling west on the Long Island Expressway struck its front passenger, a 63-year-old man. The passenger suffered contusions and bruises to his knee and lower leg. The report lists 'Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle' as the main contributing factor, showing the driver’s response to another vehicle led to the crash. The impact was to the sedan’s left front bumper. The passenger was restrained with a lap belt and harness and remained conscious. No other driver errors or victim factors were reported.
Truck Swerves, Slams Sedan on Expressway▸A tractor truck changed lanes unsafely on the Long Island Expressway. It struck a sedan from behind. The sedan driver, a 45-year-old man, suffered neck injuries and whiplash.
According to the police report, a tractor truck diesel traveling westbound on the Long Island Expressway changed lanes unsafely and struck the center front end of a sedan, also westbound. The sedan's 45-year-old male driver was injured, suffering neck injuries and whiplash. The report lists 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as the contributing factor. The sedan driver was conscious, not ejected, and wore a lap belt and harness. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.
Sedan Driver Injured After Sudden Swerve▸A sedan slammed its left front into an object on the Long Island Expressway. The driver, alone, suffered a concussion and arm injuries. Police cite reaction to another vehicle. No others hurt.
According to the police report, a 35-year-old man driving a 2018 Toyota sedan westbound on the Long Island Expressway was injured when his car struck an object with its left front bumper. The driver was alone in the vehicle and suffered a concussion and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report lists 'Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle' as a contributing factor, showing the driver’s response to another vehicle led to the crash. The driver was wearing a lap belt and harness, was not ejected, and remained conscious. No other people or vehicles were involved or injured.
Bus Rear-Ends SUV on Long Island Expressway▸A bus struck a stopped SUV on the Long Island Expressway. The SUV driver, a 65-year-old man, suffered head injuries and whiplash. The bus had defective brakes. Both vehicles were damaged at their centers. The driver was conscious and restrained.
According to the police report, a bus traveling west on the Long Island Expressway rear-ended a stopped SUV also heading west. The SUV driver, a 65-year-old man, was injured with head trauma and whiplash but remained conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists "Brakes Defective" as a contributing factor for the bus, indicating mechanical failure played a role. The bus impacted the center front end of the SUV, which was damaged at its center back end. Both drivers were licensed and operating vehicles in traffic. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The crash highlights the danger of vehicle defects in causing rear-end collisions.
Senate passes S 4647. Bill hikes penalties for endangering highway workers. It funds more enforcement. It pushes work zone safety awareness. Lawmakers move to protect workers from reckless drivers.
Senate bill S 4647, titled "Increases penalties for endangerment of a highway worker, promotes work zone safety awareness, and establishes a fund for additional work zone safety enforcement," advanced through committee on April 15, 2024. Sponsored by Timothy M. Kennedy, with Joseph P. Addabbo Jr., Pamela Helming, Mario Mattera, Robert Rolison, and James Skoufis as co-sponsors, the bill passed multiple Senate votes. The measure targets drivers who endanger highway workers, boosts safety awareness, and funds enforcement. The bill aims to curb driver recklessness in work zones, where danger is high and impact is deadly.
- File S 4647, Open States, Published 2023-03-21
S 775Stavisky votes yes to expand ignition interlock monitoring, boosting road safety.▸Senate backs S 775. The bill defines the ignition interlock monitor’s job. It forces offenders to install devices and obey court orders. Lawmakers act to keep repeat drunk drivers off the street.
Senate bill S 775, titled "Relates to the responsibilities of an ignition interlock monitor," passed committee votes on February 1, March 21, and May 16, 2023. The bill describes the monitor’s role and mandates compliance for those ordered to install ignition interlock devices. Primary sponsor Jeremy Cooney (District 56) led, joined by Nathalia Fernandez, Monica Martinez, and Shelley Mayer. The measure saw broad support, with senators voting yes across multiple sessions. The law aims to keep drivers with violations from endangering others by enforcing strict compliance with court-ordered ignition interlocks.
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File S 775,
Open States,
Published 2023-03-21
S 775Stavisky votes yes to expand ignition interlock monitoring, boosting road safety.▸Senate backs S 775. The bill defines the ignition interlock monitor’s job. It forces offenders to install devices and obey court orders. Lawmakers act to keep repeat drunk drivers off the street.
Senate bill S 775, titled "Relates to the responsibilities of an ignition interlock monitor," passed committee votes on February 1, March 21, and May 16, 2023. The bill describes the monitor’s role and mandates compliance for those ordered to install ignition interlock devices. Primary sponsor Jeremy Cooney (District 56) led, joined by Nathalia Fernandez, Monica Martinez, and Shelley Mayer. The measure saw broad support, with senators voting yes across multiple sessions. The law aims to keep drivers with violations from endangering others by enforcing strict compliance with court-ordered ignition interlocks.
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File S 775,
Open States,
Published 2023-03-21
S 4647Stavisky votes yes on highway worker safety bill, overall safety unchanged.▸Senate passes S 4647. Bill hikes penalties for endangering highway workers. It funds more enforcement. It pushes work zone safety awareness. Lawmakers move to protect workers from reckless drivers.
Senate bill S 4647, titled "Increases penalties for endangerment of a highway worker, promotes work zone safety awareness, and establishes a fund for additional work zone safety enforcement," advanced through committee on April 15, 2024. Sponsored by Timothy M. Kennedy, with Joseph P. Addabbo Jr., Pamela Helming, Mario Mattera, Robert Rolison, and James Skoufis as co-sponsors, the bill passed multiple Senate votes. The measure targets drivers who endanger highway workers, boosts safety awareness, and funds enforcement. The bill aims to curb driver recklessness in work zones, where danger is high and impact is deadly.
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File S 4647,
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Published 2023-02-28
Braunstein Supports State Funding to Avoid City Fare Hikes▸Mayor Adams told Albany: the city pays enough for the MTA. State lawmakers pushed back. Hochul wants the city to cover more. The fight over who funds transit leaves riders in limbo. No new money means service cuts or fare hikes loom.
On February 16, 2023, Mayor Eric Adams traveled to Albany to oppose Governor Hochul’s proposal for New York City to contribute an extra $500 million annually to the MTA. Adams argued, “MTA is a statewide obligation. We’re doing our share.” State lawmakers, including Assembly Member Ed Braunstein and State Senator Liz Krueger, countered that the city should help. Hochul’s budget would shift more costs—like Access-A-Ride and student Metrocards—to the city. Progressive lawmakers suggested taxing the wealthy and freezing fares. Senate Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins warned, “To increase fares would be detrimental.” The debate continues as the legislature drafts its own budget. No direct safety analysis was provided, but funding gaps threaten transit service, putting vulnerable riders at risk.
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Adams To Albany: Someone Fund The MTA; Albany To Adams: Someone Fund The MTA,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2023-02-16
A 602Braunstein votes yes in committee, boosting funding for safer street designs.▸Assembly and Senate passed A 602. The bill sets state funding rules for federally assisted and municipal complete street projects. Lawmakers moved fast. Streets shaped by budgets, not safety.
Bill A 602, titled 'Relates to the percentage responsibility of the state for federally assisted projects,' passed committee votes in the Assembly on January 24, 2023, and in the Senate on February 13, 2023. Sponsored by Patricia Fahy, the bill addresses how much the state pays for federally assisted projects and for municipal projects with complete street designs. The measure saw broad support, with near-unanimous yes votes in both chambers. The bill's focus is on funding, not on direct safety improvements for pedestrians, cyclists, or other vulnerable road users. No safety analyst note was provided.
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File A 602,
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Published 2023-02-13
A 602Stavisky votes yes in committee, boosting funding for safer street designs.▸Assembly and Senate passed A 602. The bill sets state funding rules for federally assisted and municipal complete street projects. Lawmakers moved fast. Streets shaped by budgets, not safety.
Bill A 602, titled 'Relates to the percentage responsibility of the state for federally assisted projects,' passed committee votes in the Assembly on January 24, 2023, and in the Senate on February 13, 2023. Sponsored by Patricia Fahy, the bill addresses how much the state pays for federally assisted projects and for municipal projects with complete street designs. The measure saw broad support, with near-unanimous yes votes in both chambers. The bill's focus is on funding, not on direct safety improvements for pedestrians, cyclists, or other vulnerable road users. No safety analyst note was provided.
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File A 602,
Open States,
Published 2023-02-13
A 602Stavisky votes yes in committee, boosting funding for safer street designs.▸Assembly and Senate passed A 602. The bill sets state funding rules for federally assisted and municipal complete street projects. Lawmakers moved fast. Streets shaped by budgets, not safety.
Bill A 602, titled 'Relates to the percentage responsibility of the state for federally assisted projects,' passed committee votes in the Assembly on January 24, 2023, and in the Senate on February 13, 2023. Sponsored by Patricia Fahy, the bill addresses how much the state pays for federally assisted projects and for municipal projects with complete street designs. The measure saw broad support, with near-unanimous yes votes in both chambers. The bill's focus is on funding, not on direct safety improvements for pedestrians, cyclists, or other vulnerable road users. No safety analyst note was provided.
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File A 602,
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Published 2023-02-13
3Driver Distraction Injures Three on Parkway▸A sedan and SUV collided on Cross Island Parkway. Three people hurt. Police cite driver distraction and unsafe speed. Injuries: whiplash, facial abrasions, bruised leg. Metal twisted. No one ejected.
According to the police report, a sedan and an SUV crashed on Cross Island Parkway. The sedan's left front bumper hit the SUV's right rear bumper. Three people were injured: a 44-year-old woman with neck whiplash, a 10-year-old boy with facial abrasions, and a 47-year-old man with a bruised leg. All were conscious and wore lap belts and harnesses. The report lists driver inattention and unsafe speed as contributing factors. The sedan suffered center front end damage; the SUV's right rear bumper was hit. No one was ejected.
SUV Rear-Ends Sedan on Cross Island Parkway▸A BMW SUV struck the rear of an Acura sedan traveling north on Cross Island Parkway. The sedan’s female driver, 29, suffered a head contusion. Both vehicles were slowing or stopping. The SUV’s center back end hit the sedan’s center front end.
According to the police report, a 2020 BMW SUV rear-ended a 2015 Acura sedan on Cross Island Parkway. The sedan’s 29-year-old female driver was injured, sustaining a head contusion but remained conscious. Both vehicles were traveling north and slowing or stopping before the collision. The point of impact was the SUV’s center back end striking the sedan’s center front end. The report lists "Other Vehicular" as a contributing factor but does not specify driver errors. The sedan driver was properly restrained with a lap belt and harness, and the airbag deployed. No ejection occurred. The SUV driver was licensed in New York; the sedan driver was licensed in Massachusetts.
A 602Braunstein votes yes in committee, boosting funding for safer street designs.▸Assembly and Senate passed A 602. The bill sets state funding rules for federally assisted and municipal complete street projects. Lawmakers moved fast. Streets shaped by budgets, not safety.
Bill A 602, titled 'Relates to the percentage responsibility of the state for federally assisted projects,' passed committee votes in the Assembly on January 24, 2023, and in the Senate on February 13, 2023. Sponsored by Patricia Fahy, the bill addresses how much the state pays for federally assisted projects and for municipal projects with complete street designs. The measure saw broad support, with near-unanimous yes votes in both chambers. The bill's focus is on funding, not on direct safety improvements for pedestrians, cyclists, or other vulnerable road users. No safety analyst note was provided.
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File A 602,
Open States,
Published 2023-01-24
Box Truck Rear-Ends SUV on Long Island Expressway▸A box truck slammed into the back of an SUV on the Long Island Expressway. The SUV was slowing when the truck, following too closely, hit it. A front passenger in the SUV suffered neck injuries and whiplash but was conscious and restrained.
According to the police report, a box truck traveling east on the Long Island Expressway rear-ended a slowing SUV going in the same direction. The collision caused center front-end damage to the truck and center back-end damage to the SUV. A 39-year-old female front passenger in the SUV was injured, sustaining neck pain and whiplash. She was conscious and wearing a lap belt and harness at the time. The report lists 'Following Too Closely' and 'Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle' as contributing factors, indicating driver error on the truck's part. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted.
S 343Stavisky co-sponsors bill to create vehicle pedestrian safety rating system.▸Senate bill S 343 seeks a clear, public safety score for cars. The DMV would post these ratings. Lawmakers push for sunlight on danger. Pedestrians face risk. The system aims to expose it.
Senate bill S 343 was proposed on January 4, 2023. It sits in the sponsorship stage. The bill, titled 'Creates a pedestrian safety rating system for motor vehicles,' would require the Department of Motor Vehicles to post these ratings online. Primary sponsor Andrew Gounardes leads, joined by Leroy Comrie, Michael Gianaris, Brad Hoylman-Sigal, Robert Jackson, Liz Krueger, Zellnor Myrie, Gustavo Rivera, Julia Salazar, Luis R. Sepúlveda, and Toby Ann Stavisky. The measure targets transparency. It puts the danger of cars in plain sight. No safety analyst note was provided.
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File S 343,
Open States,
Published 2023-01-04
Rear SUV Slams Into SUV on Expressway▸SUV crashed into SUV’s rear on Long Island Expressway. Nineteen-year-old woman behind the wheel hurt her neck, went into shock. Police cite tailgating and distraction. Metal twisted. No one else injured.
According to the police report, two SUVs were heading west on the Long Island Expressway when the rear vehicle struck the back of the front SUV. The 19-year-old woman driving the rear SUV suffered neck injuries and shock. She wore a lap belt and harness. The report lists 'Following Too Closely' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The front SUV’s male driver was not hurt. The crash damaged the front of the rear SUV and the back of the front SUV.
SUVs Crush Pedestrian on Cross Island Parkway▸A 20-year-old man stood near parked cars. Two SUVs trapped him. Metal slammed flesh. His hip shattered. His leg broke. He lay conscious in the cold. The night was quiet. The road was not.
A 20-year-old pedestrian was crushed between two SUVs on Cross Island Parkway. According to the police report, the man suffered a shattered hip and broken leg. He remained conscious after the impact. The crash involved a BMW SUV moving straight ahead and two parked SUVs. The police report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors are detailed in the data. The injured man was not at an intersection and was engaged in 'Other Actions in Roadway.' No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report. The force of two SUVs left the pedestrian with severe crush injuries.
Sedan Strikes Passenger on Expressway▸A sedan hit its own front passenger on the Long Island Expressway. The 63-year-old man suffered knee and leg bruises. Driver reacted to another vehicle. Impact hit the left front bumper. Passenger stayed conscious.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling west on the Long Island Expressway struck its front passenger, a 63-year-old man. The passenger suffered contusions and bruises to his knee and lower leg. The report lists 'Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle' as the main contributing factor, showing the driver’s response to another vehicle led to the crash. The impact was to the sedan’s left front bumper. The passenger was restrained with a lap belt and harness and remained conscious. No other driver errors or victim factors were reported.
Truck Swerves, Slams Sedan on Expressway▸A tractor truck changed lanes unsafely on the Long Island Expressway. It struck a sedan from behind. The sedan driver, a 45-year-old man, suffered neck injuries and whiplash.
According to the police report, a tractor truck diesel traveling westbound on the Long Island Expressway changed lanes unsafely and struck the center front end of a sedan, also westbound. The sedan's 45-year-old male driver was injured, suffering neck injuries and whiplash. The report lists 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as the contributing factor. The sedan driver was conscious, not ejected, and wore a lap belt and harness. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.
Sedan Driver Injured After Sudden Swerve▸A sedan slammed its left front into an object on the Long Island Expressway. The driver, alone, suffered a concussion and arm injuries. Police cite reaction to another vehicle. No others hurt.
According to the police report, a 35-year-old man driving a 2018 Toyota sedan westbound on the Long Island Expressway was injured when his car struck an object with its left front bumper. The driver was alone in the vehicle and suffered a concussion and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report lists 'Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle' as a contributing factor, showing the driver’s response to another vehicle led to the crash. The driver was wearing a lap belt and harness, was not ejected, and remained conscious. No other people or vehicles were involved or injured.
Bus Rear-Ends SUV on Long Island Expressway▸A bus struck a stopped SUV on the Long Island Expressway. The SUV driver, a 65-year-old man, suffered head injuries and whiplash. The bus had defective brakes. Both vehicles were damaged at their centers. The driver was conscious and restrained.
According to the police report, a bus traveling west on the Long Island Expressway rear-ended a stopped SUV also heading west. The SUV driver, a 65-year-old man, was injured with head trauma and whiplash but remained conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists "Brakes Defective" as a contributing factor for the bus, indicating mechanical failure played a role. The bus impacted the center front end of the SUV, which was damaged at its center back end. Both drivers were licensed and operating vehicles in traffic. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The crash highlights the danger of vehicle defects in causing rear-end collisions.
Senate backs S 775. The bill defines the ignition interlock monitor’s job. It forces offenders to install devices and obey court orders. Lawmakers act to keep repeat drunk drivers off the street.
Senate bill S 775, titled "Relates to the responsibilities of an ignition interlock monitor," passed committee votes on February 1, March 21, and May 16, 2023. The bill describes the monitor’s role and mandates compliance for those ordered to install ignition interlock devices. Primary sponsor Jeremy Cooney (District 56) led, joined by Nathalia Fernandez, Monica Martinez, and Shelley Mayer. The measure saw broad support, with senators voting yes across multiple sessions. The law aims to keep drivers with violations from endangering others by enforcing strict compliance with court-ordered ignition interlocks.
- File S 775, Open States, Published 2023-03-21
S 775Stavisky votes yes to expand ignition interlock monitoring, boosting road safety.▸Senate backs S 775. The bill defines the ignition interlock monitor’s job. It forces offenders to install devices and obey court orders. Lawmakers act to keep repeat drunk drivers off the street.
Senate bill S 775, titled "Relates to the responsibilities of an ignition interlock monitor," passed committee votes on February 1, March 21, and May 16, 2023. The bill describes the monitor’s role and mandates compliance for those ordered to install ignition interlock devices. Primary sponsor Jeremy Cooney (District 56) led, joined by Nathalia Fernandez, Monica Martinez, and Shelley Mayer. The measure saw broad support, with senators voting yes across multiple sessions. The law aims to keep drivers with violations from endangering others by enforcing strict compliance with court-ordered ignition interlocks.
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File S 775,
Open States,
Published 2023-03-21
S 4647Stavisky votes yes on highway worker safety bill, overall safety unchanged.▸Senate passes S 4647. Bill hikes penalties for endangering highway workers. It funds more enforcement. It pushes work zone safety awareness. Lawmakers move to protect workers from reckless drivers.
Senate bill S 4647, titled "Increases penalties for endangerment of a highway worker, promotes work zone safety awareness, and establishes a fund for additional work zone safety enforcement," advanced through committee on April 15, 2024. Sponsored by Timothy M. Kennedy, with Joseph P. Addabbo Jr., Pamela Helming, Mario Mattera, Robert Rolison, and James Skoufis as co-sponsors, the bill passed multiple Senate votes. The measure targets drivers who endanger highway workers, boosts safety awareness, and funds enforcement. The bill aims to curb driver recklessness in work zones, where danger is high and impact is deadly.
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File S 4647,
Open States,
Published 2023-02-28
Braunstein Supports State Funding to Avoid City Fare Hikes▸Mayor Adams told Albany: the city pays enough for the MTA. State lawmakers pushed back. Hochul wants the city to cover more. The fight over who funds transit leaves riders in limbo. No new money means service cuts or fare hikes loom.
On February 16, 2023, Mayor Eric Adams traveled to Albany to oppose Governor Hochul’s proposal for New York City to contribute an extra $500 million annually to the MTA. Adams argued, “MTA is a statewide obligation. We’re doing our share.” State lawmakers, including Assembly Member Ed Braunstein and State Senator Liz Krueger, countered that the city should help. Hochul’s budget would shift more costs—like Access-A-Ride and student Metrocards—to the city. Progressive lawmakers suggested taxing the wealthy and freezing fares. Senate Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins warned, “To increase fares would be detrimental.” The debate continues as the legislature drafts its own budget. No direct safety analysis was provided, but funding gaps threaten transit service, putting vulnerable riders at risk.
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Adams To Albany: Someone Fund The MTA; Albany To Adams: Someone Fund The MTA,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2023-02-16
A 602Braunstein votes yes in committee, boosting funding for safer street designs.▸Assembly and Senate passed A 602. The bill sets state funding rules for federally assisted and municipal complete street projects. Lawmakers moved fast. Streets shaped by budgets, not safety.
Bill A 602, titled 'Relates to the percentage responsibility of the state for federally assisted projects,' passed committee votes in the Assembly on January 24, 2023, and in the Senate on February 13, 2023. Sponsored by Patricia Fahy, the bill addresses how much the state pays for federally assisted projects and for municipal projects with complete street designs. The measure saw broad support, with near-unanimous yes votes in both chambers. The bill's focus is on funding, not on direct safety improvements for pedestrians, cyclists, or other vulnerable road users. No safety analyst note was provided.
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File A 602,
Open States,
Published 2023-02-13
A 602Stavisky votes yes in committee, boosting funding for safer street designs.▸Assembly and Senate passed A 602. The bill sets state funding rules for federally assisted and municipal complete street projects. Lawmakers moved fast. Streets shaped by budgets, not safety.
Bill A 602, titled 'Relates to the percentage responsibility of the state for federally assisted projects,' passed committee votes in the Assembly on January 24, 2023, and in the Senate on February 13, 2023. Sponsored by Patricia Fahy, the bill addresses how much the state pays for federally assisted projects and for municipal projects with complete street designs. The measure saw broad support, with near-unanimous yes votes in both chambers. The bill's focus is on funding, not on direct safety improvements for pedestrians, cyclists, or other vulnerable road users. No safety analyst note was provided.
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File A 602,
Open States,
Published 2023-02-13
A 602Stavisky votes yes in committee, boosting funding for safer street designs.▸Assembly and Senate passed A 602. The bill sets state funding rules for federally assisted and municipal complete street projects. Lawmakers moved fast. Streets shaped by budgets, not safety.
Bill A 602, titled 'Relates to the percentage responsibility of the state for federally assisted projects,' passed committee votes in the Assembly on January 24, 2023, and in the Senate on February 13, 2023. Sponsored by Patricia Fahy, the bill addresses how much the state pays for federally assisted projects and for municipal projects with complete street designs. The measure saw broad support, with near-unanimous yes votes in both chambers. The bill's focus is on funding, not on direct safety improvements for pedestrians, cyclists, or other vulnerable road users. No safety analyst note was provided.
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File A 602,
Open States,
Published 2023-02-13
3Driver Distraction Injures Three on Parkway▸A sedan and SUV collided on Cross Island Parkway. Three people hurt. Police cite driver distraction and unsafe speed. Injuries: whiplash, facial abrasions, bruised leg. Metal twisted. No one ejected.
According to the police report, a sedan and an SUV crashed on Cross Island Parkway. The sedan's left front bumper hit the SUV's right rear bumper. Three people were injured: a 44-year-old woman with neck whiplash, a 10-year-old boy with facial abrasions, and a 47-year-old man with a bruised leg. All were conscious and wore lap belts and harnesses. The report lists driver inattention and unsafe speed as contributing factors. The sedan suffered center front end damage; the SUV's right rear bumper was hit. No one was ejected.
SUV Rear-Ends Sedan on Cross Island Parkway▸A BMW SUV struck the rear of an Acura sedan traveling north on Cross Island Parkway. The sedan’s female driver, 29, suffered a head contusion. Both vehicles were slowing or stopping. The SUV’s center back end hit the sedan’s center front end.
According to the police report, a 2020 BMW SUV rear-ended a 2015 Acura sedan on Cross Island Parkway. The sedan’s 29-year-old female driver was injured, sustaining a head contusion but remained conscious. Both vehicles were traveling north and slowing or stopping before the collision. The point of impact was the SUV’s center back end striking the sedan’s center front end. The report lists "Other Vehicular" as a contributing factor but does not specify driver errors. The sedan driver was properly restrained with a lap belt and harness, and the airbag deployed. No ejection occurred. The SUV driver was licensed in New York; the sedan driver was licensed in Massachusetts.
A 602Braunstein votes yes in committee, boosting funding for safer street designs.▸Assembly and Senate passed A 602. The bill sets state funding rules for federally assisted and municipal complete street projects. Lawmakers moved fast. Streets shaped by budgets, not safety.
Bill A 602, titled 'Relates to the percentage responsibility of the state for federally assisted projects,' passed committee votes in the Assembly on January 24, 2023, and in the Senate on February 13, 2023. Sponsored by Patricia Fahy, the bill addresses how much the state pays for federally assisted projects and for municipal projects with complete street designs. The measure saw broad support, with near-unanimous yes votes in both chambers. The bill's focus is on funding, not on direct safety improvements for pedestrians, cyclists, or other vulnerable road users. No safety analyst note was provided.
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File A 602,
Open States,
Published 2023-01-24
Box Truck Rear-Ends SUV on Long Island Expressway▸A box truck slammed into the back of an SUV on the Long Island Expressway. The SUV was slowing when the truck, following too closely, hit it. A front passenger in the SUV suffered neck injuries and whiplash but was conscious and restrained.
According to the police report, a box truck traveling east on the Long Island Expressway rear-ended a slowing SUV going in the same direction. The collision caused center front-end damage to the truck and center back-end damage to the SUV. A 39-year-old female front passenger in the SUV was injured, sustaining neck pain and whiplash. She was conscious and wearing a lap belt and harness at the time. The report lists 'Following Too Closely' and 'Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle' as contributing factors, indicating driver error on the truck's part. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted.
S 343Stavisky co-sponsors bill to create vehicle pedestrian safety rating system.▸Senate bill S 343 seeks a clear, public safety score for cars. The DMV would post these ratings. Lawmakers push for sunlight on danger. Pedestrians face risk. The system aims to expose it.
Senate bill S 343 was proposed on January 4, 2023. It sits in the sponsorship stage. The bill, titled 'Creates a pedestrian safety rating system for motor vehicles,' would require the Department of Motor Vehicles to post these ratings online. Primary sponsor Andrew Gounardes leads, joined by Leroy Comrie, Michael Gianaris, Brad Hoylman-Sigal, Robert Jackson, Liz Krueger, Zellnor Myrie, Gustavo Rivera, Julia Salazar, Luis R. Sepúlveda, and Toby Ann Stavisky. The measure targets transparency. It puts the danger of cars in plain sight. No safety analyst note was provided.
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File S 343,
Open States,
Published 2023-01-04
Rear SUV Slams Into SUV on Expressway▸SUV crashed into SUV’s rear on Long Island Expressway. Nineteen-year-old woman behind the wheel hurt her neck, went into shock. Police cite tailgating and distraction. Metal twisted. No one else injured.
According to the police report, two SUVs were heading west on the Long Island Expressway when the rear vehicle struck the back of the front SUV. The 19-year-old woman driving the rear SUV suffered neck injuries and shock. She wore a lap belt and harness. The report lists 'Following Too Closely' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The front SUV’s male driver was not hurt. The crash damaged the front of the rear SUV and the back of the front SUV.
SUVs Crush Pedestrian on Cross Island Parkway▸A 20-year-old man stood near parked cars. Two SUVs trapped him. Metal slammed flesh. His hip shattered. His leg broke. He lay conscious in the cold. The night was quiet. The road was not.
A 20-year-old pedestrian was crushed between two SUVs on Cross Island Parkway. According to the police report, the man suffered a shattered hip and broken leg. He remained conscious after the impact. The crash involved a BMW SUV moving straight ahead and two parked SUVs. The police report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors are detailed in the data. The injured man was not at an intersection and was engaged in 'Other Actions in Roadway.' No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report. The force of two SUVs left the pedestrian with severe crush injuries.
Sedan Strikes Passenger on Expressway▸A sedan hit its own front passenger on the Long Island Expressway. The 63-year-old man suffered knee and leg bruises. Driver reacted to another vehicle. Impact hit the left front bumper. Passenger stayed conscious.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling west on the Long Island Expressway struck its front passenger, a 63-year-old man. The passenger suffered contusions and bruises to his knee and lower leg. The report lists 'Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle' as the main contributing factor, showing the driver’s response to another vehicle led to the crash. The impact was to the sedan’s left front bumper. The passenger was restrained with a lap belt and harness and remained conscious. No other driver errors or victim factors were reported.
Truck Swerves, Slams Sedan on Expressway▸A tractor truck changed lanes unsafely on the Long Island Expressway. It struck a sedan from behind. The sedan driver, a 45-year-old man, suffered neck injuries and whiplash.
According to the police report, a tractor truck diesel traveling westbound on the Long Island Expressway changed lanes unsafely and struck the center front end of a sedan, also westbound. The sedan's 45-year-old male driver was injured, suffering neck injuries and whiplash. The report lists 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as the contributing factor. The sedan driver was conscious, not ejected, and wore a lap belt and harness. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.
Sedan Driver Injured After Sudden Swerve▸A sedan slammed its left front into an object on the Long Island Expressway. The driver, alone, suffered a concussion and arm injuries. Police cite reaction to another vehicle. No others hurt.
According to the police report, a 35-year-old man driving a 2018 Toyota sedan westbound on the Long Island Expressway was injured when his car struck an object with its left front bumper. The driver was alone in the vehicle and suffered a concussion and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report lists 'Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle' as a contributing factor, showing the driver’s response to another vehicle led to the crash. The driver was wearing a lap belt and harness, was not ejected, and remained conscious. No other people or vehicles were involved or injured.
Bus Rear-Ends SUV on Long Island Expressway▸A bus struck a stopped SUV on the Long Island Expressway. The SUV driver, a 65-year-old man, suffered head injuries and whiplash. The bus had defective brakes. Both vehicles were damaged at their centers. The driver was conscious and restrained.
According to the police report, a bus traveling west on the Long Island Expressway rear-ended a stopped SUV also heading west. The SUV driver, a 65-year-old man, was injured with head trauma and whiplash but remained conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists "Brakes Defective" as a contributing factor for the bus, indicating mechanical failure played a role. The bus impacted the center front end of the SUV, which was damaged at its center back end. Both drivers were licensed and operating vehicles in traffic. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The crash highlights the danger of vehicle defects in causing rear-end collisions.
Senate backs S 775. The bill defines the ignition interlock monitor’s job. It forces offenders to install devices and obey court orders. Lawmakers act to keep repeat drunk drivers off the street.
Senate bill S 775, titled "Relates to the responsibilities of an ignition interlock monitor," passed committee votes on February 1, March 21, and May 16, 2023. The bill describes the monitor’s role and mandates compliance for those ordered to install ignition interlock devices. Primary sponsor Jeremy Cooney (District 56) led, joined by Nathalia Fernandez, Monica Martinez, and Shelley Mayer. The measure saw broad support, with senators voting yes across multiple sessions. The law aims to keep drivers with violations from endangering others by enforcing strict compliance with court-ordered ignition interlocks.
- File S 775, Open States, Published 2023-03-21
S 4647Stavisky votes yes on highway worker safety bill, overall safety unchanged.▸Senate passes S 4647. Bill hikes penalties for endangering highway workers. It funds more enforcement. It pushes work zone safety awareness. Lawmakers move to protect workers from reckless drivers.
Senate bill S 4647, titled "Increases penalties for endangerment of a highway worker, promotes work zone safety awareness, and establishes a fund for additional work zone safety enforcement," advanced through committee on April 15, 2024. Sponsored by Timothy M. Kennedy, with Joseph P. Addabbo Jr., Pamela Helming, Mario Mattera, Robert Rolison, and James Skoufis as co-sponsors, the bill passed multiple Senate votes. The measure targets drivers who endanger highway workers, boosts safety awareness, and funds enforcement. The bill aims to curb driver recklessness in work zones, where danger is high and impact is deadly.
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File S 4647,
Open States,
Published 2023-02-28
Braunstein Supports State Funding to Avoid City Fare Hikes▸Mayor Adams told Albany: the city pays enough for the MTA. State lawmakers pushed back. Hochul wants the city to cover more. The fight over who funds transit leaves riders in limbo. No new money means service cuts or fare hikes loom.
On February 16, 2023, Mayor Eric Adams traveled to Albany to oppose Governor Hochul’s proposal for New York City to contribute an extra $500 million annually to the MTA. Adams argued, “MTA is a statewide obligation. We’re doing our share.” State lawmakers, including Assembly Member Ed Braunstein and State Senator Liz Krueger, countered that the city should help. Hochul’s budget would shift more costs—like Access-A-Ride and student Metrocards—to the city. Progressive lawmakers suggested taxing the wealthy and freezing fares. Senate Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins warned, “To increase fares would be detrimental.” The debate continues as the legislature drafts its own budget. No direct safety analysis was provided, but funding gaps threaten transit service, putting vulnerable riders at risk.
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Adams To Albany: Someone Fund The MTA; Albany To Adams: Someone Fund The MTA,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2023-02-16
A 602Braunstein votes yes in committee, boosting funding for safer street designs.▸Assembly and Senate passed A 602. The bill sets state funding rules for federally assisted and municipal complete street projects. Lawmakers moved fast. Streets shaped by budgets, not safety.
Bill A 602, titled 'Relates to the percentage responsibility of the state for federally assisted projects,' passed committee votes in the Assembly on January 24, 2023, and in the Senate on February 13, 2023. Sponsored by Patricia Fahy, the bill addresses how much the state pays for federally assisted projects and for municipal projects with complete street designs. The measure saw broad support, with near-unanimous yes votes in both chambers. The bill's focus is on funding, not on direct safety improvements for pedestrians, cyclists, or other vulnerable road users. No safety analyst note was provided.
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File A 602,
Open States,
Published 2023-02-13
A 602Stavisky votes yes in committee, boosting funding for safer street designs.▸Assembly and Senate passed A 602. The bill sets state funding rules for federally assisted and municipal complete street projects. Lawmakers moved fast. Streets shaped by budgets, not safety.
Bill A 602, titled 'Relates to the percentage responsibility of the state for federally assisted projects,' passed committee votes in the Assembly on January 24, 2023, and in the Senate on February 13, 2023. Sponsored by Patricia Fahy, the bill addresses how much the state pays for federally assisted projects and for municipal projects with complete street designs. The measure saw broad support, with near-unanimous yes votes in both chambers. The bill's focus is on funding, not on direct safety improvements for pedestrians, cyclists, or other vulnerable road users. No safety analyst note was provided.
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File A 602,
Open States,
Published 2023-02-13
A 602Stavisky votes yes in committee, boosting funding for safer street designs.▸Assembly and Senate passed A 602. The bill sets state funding rules for federally assisted and municipal complete street projects. Lawmakers moved fast. Streets shaped by budgets, not safety.
Bill A 602, titled 'Relates to the percentage responsibility of the state for federally assisted projects,' passed committee votes in the Assembly on January 24, 2023, and in the Senate on February 13, 2023. Sponsored by Patricia Fahy, the bill addresses how much the state pays for federally assisted projects and for municipal projects with complete street designs. The measure saw broad support, with near-unanimous yes votes in both chambers. The bill's focus is on funding, not on direct safety improvements for pedestrians, cyclists, or other vulnerable road users. No safety analyst note was provided.
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File A 602,
Open States,
Published 2023-02-13
3Driver Distraction Injures Three on Parkway▸A sedan and SUV collided on Cross Island Parkway. Three people hurt. Police cite driver distraction and unsafe speed. Injuries: whiplash, facial abrasions, bruised leg. Metal twisted. No one ejected.
According to the police report, a sedan and an SUV crashed on Cross Island Parkway. The sedan's left front bumper hit the SUV's right rear bumper. Three people were injured: a 44-year-old woman with neck whiplash, a 10-year-old boy with facial abrasions, and a 47-year-old man with a bruised leg. All were conscious and wore lap belts and harnesses. The report lists driver inattention and unsafe speed as contributing factors. The sedan suffered center front end damage; the SUV's right rear bumper was hit. No one was ejected.
SUV Rear-Ends Sedan on Cross Island Parkway▸A BMW SUV struck the rear of an Acura sedan traveling north on Cross Island Parkway. The sedan’s female driver, 29, suffered a head contusion. Both vehicles were slowing or stopping. The SUV’s center back end hit the sedan’s center front end.
According to the police report, a 2020 BMW SUV rear-ended a 2015 Acura sedan on Cross Island Parkway. The sedan’s 29-year-old female driver was injured, sustaining a head contusion but remained conscious. Both vehicles were traveling north and slowing or stopping before the collision. The point of impact was the SUV’s center back end striking the sedan’s center front end. The report lists "Other Vehicular" as a contributing factor but does not specify driver errors. The sedan driver was properly restrained with a lap belt and harness, and the airbag deployed. No ejection occurred. The SUV driver was licensed in New York; the sedan driver was licensed in Massachusetts.
A 602Braunstein votes yes in committee, boosting funding for safer street designs.▸Assembly and Senate passed A 602. The bill sets state funding rules for federally assisted and municipal complete street projects. Lawmakers moved fast. Streets shaped by budgets, not safety.
Bill A 602, titled 'Relates to the percentage responsibility of the state for federally assisted projects,' passed committee votes in the Assembly on January 24, 2023, and in the Senate on February 13, 2023. Sponsored by Patricia Fahy, the bill addresses how much the state pays for federally assisted projects and for municipal projects with complete street designs. The measure saw broad support, with near-unanimous yes votes in both chambers. The bill's focus is on funding, not on direct safety improvements for pedestrians, cyclists, or other vulnerable road users. No safety analyst note was provided.
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File A 602,
Open States,
Published 2023-01-24
Box Truck Rear-Ends SUV on Long Island Expressway▸A box truck slammed into the back of an SUV on the Long Island Expressway. The SUV was slowing when the truck, following too closely, hit it. A front passenger in the SUV suffered neck injuries and whiplash but was conscious and restrained.
According to the police report, a box truck traveling east on the Long Island Expressway rear-ended a slowing SUV going in the same direction. The collision caused center front-end damage to the truck and center back-end damage to the SUV. A 39-year-old female front passenger in the SUV was injured, sustaining neck pain and whiplash. She was conscious and wearing a lap belt and harness at the time. The report lists 'Following Too Closely' and 'Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle' as contributing factors, indicating driver error on the truck's part. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted.
S 343Stavisky co-sponsors bill to create vehicle pedestrian safety rating system.▸Senate bill S 343 seeks a clear, public safety score for cars. The DMV would post these ratings. Lawmakers push for sunlight on danger. Pedestrians face risk. The system aims to expose it.
Senate bill S 343 was proposed on January 4, 2023. It sits in the sponsorship stage. The bill, titled 'Creates a pedestrian safety rating system for motor vehicles,' would require the Department of Motor Vehicles to post these ratings online. Primary sponsor Andrew Gounardes leads, joined by Leroy Comrie, Michael Gianaris, Brad Hoylman-Sigal, Robert Jackson, Liz Krueger, Zellnor Myrie, Gustavo Rivera, Julia Salazar, Luis R. Sepúlveda, and Toby Ann Stavisky. The measure targets transparency. It puts the danger of cars in plain sight. No safety analyst note was provided.
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File S 343,
Open States,
Published 2023-01-04
Rear SUV Slams Into SUV on Expressway▸SUV crashed into SUV’s rear on Long Island Expressway. Nineteen-year-old woman behind the wheel hurt her neck, went into shock. Police cite tailgating and distraction. Metal twisted. No one else injured.
According to the police report, two SUVs were heading west on the Long Island Expressway when the rear vehicle struck the back of the front SUV. The 19-year-old woman driving the rear SUV suffered neck injuries and shock. She wore a lap belt and harness. The report lists 'Following Too Closely' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The front SUV’s male driver was not hurt. The crash damaged the front of the rear SUV and the back of the front SUV.
SUVs Crush Pedestrian on Cross Island Parkway▸A 20-year-old man stood near parked cars. Two SUVs trapped him. Metal slammed flesh. His hip shattered. His leg broke. He lay conscious in the cold. The night was quiet. The road was not.
A 20-year-old pedestrian was crushed between two SUVs on Cross Island Parkway. According to the police report, the man suffered a shattered hip and broken leg. He remained conscious after the impact. The crash involved a BMW SUV moving straight ahead and two parked SUVs. The police report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors are detailed in the data. The injured man was not at an intersection and was engaged in 'Other Actions in Roadway.' No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report. The force of two SUVs left the pedestrian with severe crush injuries.
Sedan Strikes Passenger on Expressway▸A sedan hit its own front passenger on the Long Island Expressway. The 63-year-old man suffered knee and leg bruises. Driver reacted to another vehicle. Impact hit the left front bumper. Passenger stayed conscious.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling west on the Long Island Expressway struck its front passenger, a 63-year-old man. The passenger suffered contusions and bruises to his knee and lower leg. The report lists 'Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle' as the main contributing factor, showing the driver’s response to another vehicle led to the crash. The impact was to the sedan’s left front bumper. The passenger was restrained with a lap belt and harness and remained conscious. No other driver errors or victim factors were reported.
Truck Swerves, Slams Sedan on Expressway▸A tractor truck changed lanes unsafely on the Long Island Expressway. It struck a sedan from behind. The sedan driver, a 45-year-old man, suffered neck injuries and whiplash.
According to the police report, a tractor truck diesel traveling westbound on the Long Island Expressway changed lanes unsafely and struck the center front end of a sedan, also westbound. The sedan's 45-year-old male driver was injured, suffering neck injuries and whiplash. The report lists 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as the contributing factor. The sedan driver was conscious, not ejected, and wore a lap belt and harness. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.
Sedan Driver Injured After Sudden Swerve▸A sedan slammed its left front into an object on the Long Island Expressway. The driver, alone, suffered a concussion and arm injuries. Police cite reaction to another vehicle. No others hurt.
According to the police report, a 35-year-old man driving a 2018 Toyota sedan westbound on the Long Island Expressway was injured when his car struck an object with its left front bumper. The driver was alone in the vehicle and suffered a concussion and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report lists 'Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle' as a contributing factor, showing the driver’s response to another vehicle led to the crash. The driver was wearing a lap belt and harness, was not ejected, and remained conscious. No other people or vehicles were involved or injured.
Bus Rear-Ends SUV on Long Island Expressway▸A bus struck a stopped SUV on the Long Island Expressway. The SUV driver, a 65-year-old man, suffered head injuries and whiplash. The bus had defective brakes. Both vehicles were damaged at their centers. The driver was conscious and restrained.
According to the police report, a bus traveling west on the Long Island Expressway rear-ended a stopped SUV also heading west. The SUV driver, a 65-year-old man, was injured with head trauma and whiplash but remained conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists "Brakes Defective" as a contributing factor for the bus, indicating mechanical failure played a role. The bus impacted the center front end of the SUV, which was damaged at its center back end. Both drivers were licensed and operating vehicles in traffic. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The crash highlights the danger of vehicle defects in causing rear-end collisions.
Senate passes S 4647. Bill hikes penalties for endangering highway workers. It funds more enforcement. It pushes work zone safety awareness. Lawmakers move to protect workers from reckless drivers.
Senate bill S 4647, titled "Increases penalties for endangerment of a highway worker, promotes work zone safety awareness, and establishes a fund for additional work zone safety enforcement," advanced through committee on April 15, 2024. Sponsored by Timothy M. Kennedy, with Joseph P. Addabbo Jr., Pamela Helming, Mario Mattera, Robert Rolison, and James Skoufis as co-sponsors, the bill passed multiple Senate votes. The measure targets drivers who endanger highway workers, boosts safety awareness, and funds enforcement. The bill aims to curb driver recklessness in work zones, where danger is high and impact is deadly.
- File S 4647, Open States, Published 2023-02-28
Braunstein Supports State Funding to Avoid City Fare Hikes▸Mayor Adams told Albany: the city pays enough for the MTA. State lawmakers pushed back. Hochul wants the city to cover more. The fight over who funds transit leaves riders in limbo. No new money means service cuts or fare hikes loom.
On February 16, 2023, Mayor Eric Adams traveled to Albany to oppose Governor Hochul’s proposal for New York City to contribute an extra $500 million annually to the MTA. Adams argued, “MTA is a statewide obligation. We’re doing our share.” State lawmakers, including Assembly Member Ed Braunstein and State Senator Liz Krueger, countered that the city should help. Hochul’s budget would shift more costs—like Access-A-Ride and student Metrocards—to the city. Progressive lawmakers suggested taxing the wealthy and freezing fares. Senate Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins warned, “To increase fares would be detrimental.” The debate continues as the legislature drafts its own budget. No direct safety analysis was provided, but funding gaps threaten transit service, putting vulnerable riders at risk.
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Adams To Albany: Someone Fund The MTA; Albany To Adams: Someone Fund The MTA,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2023-02-16
A 602Braunstein votes yes in committee, boosting funding for safer street designs.▸Assembly and Senate passed A 602. The bill sets state funding rules for federally assisted and municipal complete street projects. Lawmakers moved fast. Streets shaped by budgets, not safety.
Bill A 602, titled 'Relates to the percentage responsibility of the state for federally assisted projects,' passed committee votes in the Assembly on January 24, 2023, and in the Senate on February 13, 2023. Sponsored by Patricia Fahy, the bill addresses how much the state pays for federally assisted projects and for municipal projects with complete street designs. The measure saw broad support, with near-unanimous yes votes in both chambers. The bill's focus is on funding, not on direct safety improvements for pedestrians, cyclists, or other vulnerable road users. No safety analyst note was provided.
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File A 602,
Open States,
Published 2023-02-13
A 602Stavisky votes yes in committee, boosting funding for safer street designs.▸Assembly and Senate passed A 602. The bill sets state funding rules for federally assisted and municipal complete street projects. Lawmakers moved fast. Streets shaped by budgets, not safety.
Bill A 602, titled 'Relates to the percentage responsibility of the state for federally assisted projects,' passed committee votes in the Assembly on January 24, 2023, and in the Senate on February 13, 2023. Sponsored by Patricia Fahy, the bill addresses how much the state pays for federally assisted projects and for municipal projects with complete street designs. The measure saw broad support, with near-unanimous yes votes in both chambers. The bill's focus is on funding, not on direct safety improvements for pedestrians, cyclists, or other vulnerable road users. No safety analyst note was provided.
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File A 602,
Open States,
Published 2023-02-13
A 602Stavisky votes yes in committee, boosting funding for safer street designs.▸Assembly and Senate passed A 602. The bill sets state funding rules for federally assisted and municipal complete street projects. Lawmakers moved fast. Streets shaped by budgets, not safety.
Bill A 602, titled 'Relates to the percentage responsibility of the state for federally assisted projects,' passed committee votes in the Assembly on January 24, 2023, and in the Senate on February 13, 2023. Sponsored by Patricia Fahy, the bill addresses how much the state pays for federally assisted projects and for municipal projects with complete street designs. The measure saw broad support, with near-unanimous yes votes in both chambers. The bill's focus is on funding, not on direct safety improvements for pedestrians, cyclists, or other vulnerable road users. No safety analyst note was provided.
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File A 602,
Open States,
Published 2023-02-13
3Driver Distraction Injures Three on Parkway▸A sedan and SUV collided on Cross Island Parkway. Three people hurt. Police cite driver distraction and unsafe speed. Injuries: whiplash, facial abrasions, bruised leg. Metal twisted. No one ejected.
According to the police report, a sedan and an SUV crashed on Cross Island Parkway. The sedan's left front bumper hit the SUV's right rear bumper. Three people were injured: a 44-year-old woman with neck whiplash, a 10-year-old boy with facial abrasions, and a 47-year-old man with a bruised leg. All were conscious and wore lap belts and harnesses. The report lists driver inattention and unsafe speed as contributing factors. The sedan suffered center front end damage; the SUV's right rear bumper was hit. No one was ejected.
SUV Rear-Ends Sedan on Cross Island Parkway▸A BMW SUV struck the rear of an Acura sedan traveling north on Cross Island Parkway. The sedan’s female driver, 29, suffered a head contusion. Both vehicles were slowing or stopping. The SUV’s center back end hit the sedan’s center front end.
According to the police report, a 2020 BMW SUV rear-ended a 2015 Acura sedan on Cross Island Parkway. The sedan’s 29-year-old female driver was injured, sustaining a head contusion but remained conscious. Both vehicles were traveling north and slowing or stopping before the collision. The point of impact was the SUV’s center back end striking the sedan’s center front end. The report lists "Other Vehicular" as a contributing factor but does not specify driver errors. The sedan driver was properly restrained with a lap belt and harness, and the airbag deployed. No ejection occurred. The SUV driver was licensed in New York; the sedan driver was licensed in Massachusetts.
A 602Braunstein votes yes in committee, boosting funding for safer street designs.▸Assembly and Senate passed A 602. The bill sets state funding rules for federally assisted and municipal complete street projects. Lawmakers moved fast. Streets shaped by budgets, not safety.
Bill A 602, titled 'Relates to the percentage responsibility of the state for federally assisted projects,' passed committee votes in the Assembly on January 24, 2023, and in the Senate on February 13, 2023. Sponsored by Patricia Fahy, the bill addresses how much the state pays for federally assisted projects and for municipal projects with complete street designs. The measure saw broad support, with near-unanimous yes votes in both chambers. The bill's focus is on funding, not on direct safety improvements for pedestrians, cyclists, or other vulnerable road users. No safety analyst note was provided.
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File A 602,
Open States,
Published 2023-01-24
Box Truck Rear-Ends SUV on Long Island Expressway▸A box truck slammed into the back of an SUV on the Long Island Expressway. The SUV was slowing when the truck, following too closely, hit it. A front passenger in the SUV suffered neck injuries and whiplash but was conscious and restrained.
According to the police report, a box truck traveling east on the Long Island Expressway rear-ended a slowing SUV going in the same direction. The collision caused center front-end damage to the truck and center back-end damage to the SUV. A 39-year-old female front passenger in the SUV was injured, sustaining neck pain and whiplash. She was conscious and wearing a lap belt and harness at the time. The report lists 'Following Too Closely' and 'Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle' as contributing factors, indicating driver error on the truck's part. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted.
S 343Stavisky co-sponsors bill to create vehicle pedestrian safety rating system.▸Senate bill S 343 seeks a clear, public safety score for cars. The DMV would post these ratings. Lawmakers push for sunlight on danger. Pedestrians face risk. The system aims to expose it.
Senate bill S 343 was proposed on January 4, 2023. It sits in the sponsorship stage. The bill, titled 'Creates a pedestrian safety rating system for motor vehicles,' would require the Department of Motor Vehicles to post these ratings online. Primary sponsor Andrew Gounardes leads, joined by Leroy Comrie, Michael Gianaris, Brad Hoylman-Sigal, Robert Jackson, Liz Krueger, Zellnor Myrie, Gustavo Rivera, Julia Salazar, Luis R. Sepúlveda, and Toby Ann Stavisky. The measure targets transparency. It puts the danger of cars in plain sight. No safety analyst note was provided.
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File S 343,
Open States,
Published 2023-01-04
Rear SUV Slams Into SUV on Expressway▸SUV crashed into SUV’s rear on Long Island Expressway. Nineteen-year-old woman behind the wheel hurt her neck, went into shock. Police cite tailgating and distraction. Metal twisted. No one else injured.
According to the police report, two SUVs were heading west on the Long Island Expressway when the rear vehicle struck the back of the front SUV. The 19-year-old woman driving the rear SUV suffered neck injuries and shock. She wore a lap belt and harness. The report lists 'Following Too Closely' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The front SUV’s male driver was not hurt. The crash damaged the front of the rear SUV and the back of the front SUV.
SUVs Crush Pedestrian on Cross Island Parkway▸A 20-year-old man stood near parked cars. Two SUVs trapped him. Metal slammed flesh. His hip shattered. His leg broke. He lay conscious in the cold. The night was quiet. The road was not.
A 20-year-old pedestrian was crushed between two SUVs on Cross Island Parkway. According to the police report, the man suffered a shattered hip and broken leg. He remained conscious after the impact. The crash involved a BMW SUV moving straight ahead and two parked SUVs. The police report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors are detailed in the data. The injured man was not at an intersection and was engaged in 'Other Actions in Roadway.' No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report. The force of two SUVs left the pedestrian with severe crush injuries.
Sedan Strikes Passenger on Expressway▸A sedan hit its own front passenger on the Long Island Expressway. The 63-year-old man suffered knee and leg bruises. Driver reacted to another vehicle. Impact hit the left front bumper. Passenger stayed conscious.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling west on the Long Island Expressway struck its front passenger, a 63-year-old man. The passenger suffered contusions and bruises to his knee and lower leg. The report lists 'Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle' as the main contributing factor, showing the driver’s response to another vehicle led to the crash. The impact was to the sedan’s left front bumper. The passenger was restrained with a lap belt and harness and remained conscious. No other driver errors or victim factors were reported.
Truck Swerves, Slams Sedan on Expressway▸A tractor truck changed lanes unsafely on the Long Island Expressway. It struck a sedan from behind. The sedan driver, a 45-year-old man, suffered neck injuries and whiplash.
According to the police report, a tractor truck diesel traveling westbound on the Long Island Expressway changed lanes unsafely and struck the center front end of a sedan, also westbound. The sedan's 45-year-old male driver was injured, suffering neck injuries and whiplash. The report lists 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as the contributing factor. The sedan driver was conscious, not ejected, and wore a lap belt and harness. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.
Sedan Driver Injured After Sudden Swerve▸A sedan slammed its left front into an object on the Long Island Expressway. The driver, alone, suffered a concussion and arm injuries. Police cite reaction to another vehicle. No others hurt.
According to the police report, a 35-year-old man driving a 2018 Toyota sedan westbound on the Long Island Expressway was injured when his car struck an object with its left front bumper. The driver was alone in the vehicle and suffered a concussion and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report lists 'Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle' as a contributing factor, showing the driver’s response to another vehicle led to the crash. The driver was wearing a lap belt and harness, was not ejected, and remained conscious. No other people or vehicles were involved or injured.
Bus Rear-Ends SUV on Long Island Expressway▸A bus struck a stopped SUV on the Long Island Expressway. The SUV driver, a 65-year-old man, suffered head injuries and whiplash. The bus had defective brakes. Both vehicles were damaged at their centers. The driver was conscious and restrained.
According to the police report, a bus traveling west on the Long Island Expressway rear-ended a stopped SUV also heading west. The SUV driver, a 65-year-old man, was injured with head trauma and whiplash but remained conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists "Brakes Defective" as a contributing factor for the bus, indicating mechanical failure played a role. The bus impacted the center front end of the SUV, which was damaged at its center back end. Both drivers were licensed and operating vehicles in traffic. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The crash highlights the danger of vehicle defects in causing rear-end collisions.
Mayor Adams told Albany: the city pays enough for the MTA. State lawmakers pushed back. Hochul wants the city to cover more. The fight over who funds transit leaves riders in limbo. No new money means service cuts or fare hikes loom.
On February 16, 2023, Mayor Eric Adams traveled to Albany to oppose Governor Hochul’s proposal for New York City to contribute an extra $500 million annually to the MTA. Adams argued, “MTA is a statewide obligation. We’re doing our share.” State lawmakers, including Assembly Member Ed Braunstein and State Senator Liz Krueger, countered that the city should help. Hochul’s budget would shift more costs—like Access-A-Ride and student Metrocards—to the city. Progressive lawmakers suggested taxing the wealthy and freezing fares. Senate Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins warned, “To increase fares would be detrimental.” The debate continues as the legislature drafts its own budget. No direct safety analysis was provided, but funding gaps threaten transit service, putting vulnerable riders at risk.
- Adams To Albany: Someone Fund The MTA; Albany To Adams: Someone Fund The MTA, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2023-02-16
A 602Braunstein votes yes in committee, boosting funding for safer street designs.▸Assembly and Senate passed A 602. The bill sets state funding rules for federally assisted and municipal complete street projects. Lawmakers moved fast. Streets shaped by budgets, not safety.
Bill A 602, titled 'Relates to the percentage responsibility of the state for federally assisted projects,' passed committee votes in the Assembly on January 24, 2023, and in the Senate on February 13, 2023. Sponsored by Patricia Fahy, the bill addresses how much the state pays for federally assisted projects and for municipal projects with complete street designs. The measure saw broad support, with near-unanimous yes votes in both chambers. The bill's focus is on funding, not on direct safety improvements for pedestrians, cyclists, or other vulnerable road users. No safety analyst note was provided.
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File A 602,
Open States,
Published 2023-02-13
A 602Stavisky votes yes in committee, boosting funding for safer street designs.▸Assembly and Senate passed A 602. The bill sets state funding rules for federally assisted and municipal complete street projects. Lawmakers moved fast. Streets shaped by budgets, not safety.
Bill A 602, titled 'Relates to the percentage responsibility of the state for federally assisted projects,' passed committee votes in the Assembly on January 24, 2023, and in the Senate on February 13, 2023. Sponsored by Patricia Fahy, the bill addresses how much the state pays for federally assisted projects and for municipal projects with complete street designs. The measure saw broad support, with near-unanimous yes votes in both chambers. The bill's focus is on funding, not on direct safety improvements for pedestrians, cyclists, or other vulnerable road users. No safety analyst note was provided.
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File A 602,
Open States,
Published 2023-02-13
A 602Stavisky votes yes in committee, boosting funding for safer street designs.▸Assembly and Senate passed A 602. The bill sets state funding rules for federally assisted and municipal complete street projects. Lawmakers moved fast. Streets shaped by budgets, not safety.
Bill A 602, titled 'Relates to the percentage responsibility of the state for federally assisted projects,' passed committee votes in the Assembly on January 24, 2023, and in the Senate on February 13, 2023. Sponsored by Patricia Fahy, the bill addresses how much the state pays for federally assisted projects and for municipal projects with complete street designs. The measure saw broad support, with near-unanimous yes votes in both chambers. The bill's focus is on funding, not on direct safety improvements for pedestrians, cyclists, or other vulnerable road users. No safety analyst note was provided.
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File A 602,
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Published 2023-02-13
3Driver Distraction Injures Three on Parkway▸A sedan and SUV collided on Cross Island Parkway. Three people hurt. Police cite driver distraction and unsafe speed. Injuries: whiplash, facial abrasions, bruised leg. Metal twisted. No one ejected.
According to the police report, a sedan and an SUV crashed on Cross Island Parkway. The sedan's left front bumper hit the SUV's right rear bumper. Three people were injured: a 44-year-old woman with neck whiplash, a 10-year-old boy with facial abrasions, and a 47-year-old man with a bruised leg. All were conscious and wore lap belts and harnesses. The report lists driver inattention and unsafe speed as contributing factors. The sedan suffered center front end damage; the SUV's right rear bumper was hit. No one was ejected.
SUV Rear-Ends Sedan on Cross Island Parkway▸A BMW SUV struck the rear of an Acura sedan traveling north on Cross Island Parkway. The sedan’s female driver, 29, suffered a head contusion. Both vehicles were slowing or stopping. The SUV’s center back end hit the sedan’s center front end.
According to the police report, a 2020 BMW SUV rear-ended a 2015 Acura sedan on Cross Island Parkway. The sedan’s 29-year-old female driver was injured, sustaining a head contusion but remained conscious. Both vehicles were traveling north and slowing or stopping before the collision. The point of impact was the SUV’s center back end striking the sedan’s center front end. The report lists "Other Vehicular" as a contributing factor but does not specify driver errors. The sedan driver was properly restrained with a lap belt and harness, and the airbag deployed. No ejection occurred. The SUV driver was licensed in New York; the sedan driver was licensed in Massachusetts.
A 602Braunstein votes yes in committee, boosting funding for safer street designs.▸Assembly and Senate passed A 602. The bill sets state funding rules for federally assisted and municipal complete street projects. Lawmakers moved fast. Streets shaped by budgets, not safety.
Bill A 602, titled 'Relates to the percentage responsibility of the state for federally assisted projects,' passed committee votes in the Assembly on January 24, 2023, and in the Senate on February 13, 2023. Sponsored by Patricia Fahy, the bill addresses how much the state pays for federally assisted projects and for municipal projects with complete street designs. The measure saw broad support, with near-unanimous yes votes in both chambers. The bill's focus is on funding, not on direct safety improvements for pedestrians, cyclists, or other vulnerable road users. No safety analyst note was provided.
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File A 602,
Open States,
Published 2023-01-24
Box Truck Rear-Ends SUV on Long Island Expressway▸A box truck slammed into the back of an SUV on the Long Island Expressway. The SUV was slowing when the truck, following too closely, hit it. A front passenger in the SUV suffered neck injuries and whiplash but was conscious and restrained.
According to the police report, a box truck traveling east on the Long Island Expressway rear-ended a slowing SUV going in the same direction. The collision caused center front-end damage to the truck and center back-end damage to the SUV. A 39-year-old female front passenger in the SUV was injured, sustaining neck pain and whiplash. She was conscious and wearing a lap belt and harness at the time. The report lists 'Following Too Closely' and 'Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle' as contributing factors, indicating driver error on the truck's part. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted.
S 343Stavisky co-sponsors bill to create vehicle pedestrian safety rating system.▸Senate bill S 343 seeks a clear, public safety score for cars. The DMV would post these ratings. Lawmakers push for sunlight on danger. Pedestrians face risk. The system aims to expose it.
Senate bill S 343 was proposed on January 4, 2023. It sits in the sponsorship stage. The bill, titled 'Creates a pedestrian safety rating system for motor vehicles,' would require the Department of Motor Vehicles to post these ratings online. Primary sponsor Andrew Gounardes leads, joined by Leroy Comrie, Michael Gianaris, Brad Hoylman-Sigal, Robert Jackson, Liz Krueger, Zellnor Myrie, Gustavo Rivera, Julia Salazar, Luis R. Sepúlveda, and Toby Ann Stavisky. The measure targets transparency. It puts the danger of cars in plain sight. No safety analyst note was provided.
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File S 343,
Open States,
Published 2023-01-04
Rear SUV Slams Into SUV on Expressway▸SUV crashed into SUV’s rear on Long Island Expressway. Nineteen-year-old woman behind the wheel hurt her neck, went into shock. Police cite tailgating and distraction. Metal twisted. No one else injured.
According to the police report, two SUVs were heading west on the Long Island Expressway when the rear vehicle struck the back of the front SUV. The 19-year-old woman driving the rear SUV suffered neck injuries and shock. She wore a lap belt and harness. The report lists 'Following Too Closely' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The front SUV’s male driver was not hurt. The crash damaged the front of the rear SUV and the back of the front SUV.
SUVs Crush Pedestrian on Cross Island Parkway▸A 20-year-old man stood near parked cars. Two SUVs trapped him. Metal slammed flesh. His hip shattered. His leg broke. He lay conscious in the cold. The night was quiet. The road was not.
A 20-year-old pedestrian was crushed between two SUVs on Cross Island Parkway. According to the police report, the man suffered a shattered hip and broken leg. He remained conscious after the impact. The crash involved a BMW SUV moving straight ahead and two parked SUVs. The police report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors are detailed in the data. The injured man was not at an intersection and was engaged in 'Other Actions in Roadway.' No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report. The force of two SUVs left the pedestrian with severe crush injuries.
Sedan Strikes Passenger on Expressway▸A sedan hit its own front passenger on the Long Island Expressway. The 63-year-old man suffered knee and leg bruises. Driver reacted to another vehicle. Impact hit the left front bumper. Passenger stayed conscious.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling west on the Long Island Expressway struck its front passenger, a 63-year-old man. The passenger suffered contusions and bruises to his knee and lower leg. The report lists 'Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle' as the main contributing factor, showing the driver’s response to another vehicle led to the crash. The impact was to the sedan’s left front bumper. The passenger was restrained with a lap belt and harness and remained conscious. No other driver errors or victim factors were reported.
Truck Swerves, Slams Sedan on Expressway▸A tractor truck changed lanes unsafely on the Long Island Expressway. It struck a sedan from behind. The sedan driver, a 45-year-old man, suffered neck injuries and whiplash.
According to the police report, a tractor truck diesel traveling westbound on the Long Island Expressway changed lanes unsafely and struck the center front end of a sedan, also westbound. The sedan's 45-year-old male driver was injured, suffering neck injuries and whiplash. The report lists 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as the contributing factor. The sedan driver was conscious, not ejected, and wore a lap belt and harness. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.
Sedan Driver Injured After Sudden Swerve▸A sedan slammed its left front into an object on the Long Island Expressway. The driver, alone, suffered a concussion and arm injuries. Police cite reaction to another vehicle. No others hurt.
According to the police report, a 35-year-old man driving a 2018 Toyota sedan westbound on the Long Island Expressway was injured when his car struck an object with its left front bumper. The driver was alone in the vehicle and suffered a concussion and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report lists 'Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle' as a contributing factor, showing the driver’s response to another vehicle led to the crash. The driver was wearing a lap belt and harness, was not ejected, and remained conscious. No other people or vehicles were involved or injured.
Bus Rear-Ends SUV on Long Island Expressway▸A bus struck a stopped SUV on the Long Island Expressway. The SUV driver, a 65-year-old man, suffered head injuries and whiplash. The bus had defective brakes. Both vehicles were damaged at their centers. The driver was conscious and restrained.
According to the police report, a bus traveling west on the Long Island Expressway rear-ended a stopped SUV also heading west. The SUV driver, a 65-year-old man, was injured with head trauma and whiplash but remained conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists "Brakes Defective" as a contributing factor for the bus, indicating mechanical failure played a role. The bus impacted the center front end of the SUV, which was damaged at its center back end. Both drivers were licensed and operating vehicles in traffic. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The crash highlights the danger of vehicle defects in causing rear-end collisions.
Assembly and Senate passed A 602. The bill sets state funding rules for federally assisted and municipal complete street projects. Lawmakers moved fast. Streets shaped by budgets, not safety.
Bill A 602, titled 'Relates to the percentage responsibility of the state for federally assisted projects,' passed committee votes in the Assembly on January 24, 2023, and in the Senate on February 13, 2023. Sponsored by Patricia Fahy, the bill addresses how much the state pays for federally assisted projects and for municipal projects with complete street designs. The measure saw broad support, with near-unanimous yes votes in both chambers. The bill's focus is on funding, not on direct safety improvements for pedestrians, cyclists, or other vulnerable road users. No safety analyst note was provided.
- File A 602, Open States, Published 2023-02-13
A 602Stavisky votes yes in committee, boosting funding for safer street designs.▸Assembly and Senate passed A 602. The bill sets state funding rules for federally assisted and municipal complete street projects. Lawmakers moved fast. Streets shaped by budgets, not safety.
Bill A 602, titled 'Relates to the percentage responsibility of the state for federally assisted projects,' passed committee votes in the Assembly on January 24, 2023, and in the Senate on February 13, 2023. Sponsored by Patricia Fahy, the bill addresses how much the state pays for federally assisted projects and for municipal projects with complete street designs. The measure saw broad support, with near-unanimous yes votes in both chambers. The bill's focus is on funding, not on direct safety improvements for pedestrians, cyclists, or other vulnerable road users. No safety analyst note was provided.
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File A 602,
Open States,
Published 2023-02-13
A 602Stavisky votes yes in committee, boosting funding for safer street designs.▸Assembly and Senate passed A 602. The bill sets state funding rules for federally assisted and municipal complete street projects. Lawmakers moved fast. Streets shaped by budgets, not safety.
Bill A 602, titled 'Relates to the percentage responsibility of the state for federally assisted projects,' passed committee votes in the Assembly on January 24, 2023, and in the Senate on February 13, 2023. Sponsored by Patricia Fahy, the bill addresses how much the state pays for federally assisted projects and for municipal projects with complete street designs. The measure saw broad support, with near-unanimous yes votes in both chambers. The bill's focus is on funding, not on direct safety improvements for pedestrians, cyclists, or other vulnerable road users. No safety analyst note was provided.
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File A 602,
Open States,
Published 2023-02-13
3Driver Distraction Injures Three on Parkway▸A sedan and SUV collided on Cross Island Parkway. Three people hurt. Police cite driver distraction and unsafe speed. Injuries: whiplash, facial abrasions, bruised leg. Metal twisted. No one ejected.
According to the police report, a sedan and an SUV crashed on Cross Island Parkway. The sedan's left front bumper hit the SUV's right rear bumper. Three people were injured: a 44-year-old woman with neck whiplash, a 10-year-old boy with facial abrasions, and a 47-year-old man with a bruised leg. All were conscious and wore lap belts and harnesses. The report lists driver inattention and unsafe speed as contributing factors. The sedan suffered center front end damage; the SUV's right rear bumper was hit. No one was ejected.
SUV Rear-Ends Sedan on Cross Island Parkway▸A BMW SUV struck the rear of an Acura sedan traveling north on Cross Island Parkway. The sedan’s female driver, 29, suffered a head contusion. Both vehicles were slowing or stopping. The SUV’s center back end hit the sedan’s center front end.
According to the police report, a 2020 BMW SUV rear-ended a 2015 Acura sedan on Cross Island Parkway. The sedan’s 29-year-old female driver was injured, sustaining a head contusion but remained conscious. Both vehicles were traveling north and slowing or stopping before the collision. The point of impact was the SUV’s center back end striking the sedan’s center front end. The report lists "Other Vehicular" as a contributing factor but does not specify driver errors. The sedan driver was properly restrained with a lap belt and harness, and the airbag deployed. No ejection occurred. The SUV driver was licensed in New York; the sedan driver was licensed in Massachusetts.
A 602Braunstein votes yes in committee, boosting funding for safer street designs.▸Assembly and Senate passed A 602. The bill sets state funding rules for federally assisted and municipal complete street projects. Lawmakers moved fast. Streets shaped by budgets, not safety.
Bill A 602, titled 'Relates to the percentage responsibility of the state for federally assisted projects,' passed committee votes in the Assembly on January 24, 2023, and in the Senate on February 13, 2023. Sponsored by Patricia Fahy, the bill addresses how much the state pays for federally assisted projects and for municipal projects with complete street designs. The measure saw broad support, with near-unanimous yes votes in both chambers. The bill's focus is on funding, not on direct safety improvements for pedestrians, cyclists, or other vulnerable road users. No safety analyst note was provided.
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File A 602,
Open States,
Published 2023-01-24
Box Truck Rear-Ends SUV on Long Island Expressway▸A box truck slammed into the back of an SUV on the Long Island Expressway. The SUV was slowing when the truck, following too closely, hit it. A front passenger in the SUV suffered neck injuries and whiplash but was conscious and restrained.
According to the police report, a box truck traveling east on the Long Island Expressway rear-ended a slowing SUV going in the same direction. The collision caused center front-end damage to the truck and center back-end damage to the SUV. A 39-year-old female front passenger in the SUV was injured, sustaining neck pain and whiplash. She was conscious and wearing a lap belt and harness at the time. The report lists 'Following Too Closely' and 'Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle' as contributing factors, indicating driver error on the truck's part. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted.
S 343Stavisky co-sponsors bill to create vehicle pedestrian safety rating system.▸Senate bill S 343 seeks a clear, public safety score for cars. The DMV would post these ratings. Lawmakers push for sunlight on danger. Pedestrians face risk. The system aims to expose it.
Senate bill S 343 was proposed on January 4, 2023. It sits in the sponsorship stage. The bill, titled 'Creates a pedestrian safety rating system for motor vehicles,' would require the Department of Motor Vehicles to post these ratings online. Primary sponsor Andrew Gounardes leads, joined by Leroy Comrie, Michael Gianaris, Brad Hoylman-Sigal, Robert Jackson, Liz Krueger, Zellnor Myrie, Gustavo Rivera, Julia Salazar, Luis R. Sepúlveda, and Toby Ann Stavisky. The measure targets transparency. It puts the danger of cars in plain sight. No safety analyst note was provided.
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File S 343,
Open States,
Published 2023-01-04
Rear SUV Slams Into SUV on Expressway▸SUV crashed into SUV’s rear on Long Island Expressway. Nineteen-year-old woman behind the wheel hurt her neck, went into shock. Police cite tailgating and distraction. Metal twisted. No one else injured.
According to the police report, two SUVs were heading west on the Long Island Expressway when the rear vehicle struck the back of the front SUV. The 19-year-old woman driving the rear SUV suffered neck injuries and shock. She wore a lap belt and harness. The report lists 'Following Too Closely' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The front SUV’s male driver was not hurt. The crash damaged the front of the rear SUV and the back of the front SUV.
SUVs Crush Pedestrian on Cross Island Parkway▸A 20-year-old man stood near parked cars. Two SUVs trapped him. Metal slammed flesh. His hip shattered. His leg broke. He lay conscious in the cold. The night was quiet. The road was not.
A 20-year-old pedestrian was crushed between two SUVs on Cross Island Parkway. According to the police report, the man suffered a shattered hip and broken leg. He remained conscious after the impact. The crash involved a BMW SUV moving straight ahead and two parked SUVs. The police report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors are detailed in the data. The injured man was not at an intersection and was engaged in 'Other Actions in Roadway.' No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report. The force of two SUVs left the pedestrian with severe crush injuries.
Sedan Strikes Passenger on Expressway▸A sedan hit its own front passenger on the Long Island Expressway. The 63-year-old man suffered knee and leg bruises. Driver reacted to another vehicle. Impact hit the left front bumper. Passenger stayed conscious.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling west on the Long Island Expressway struck its front passenger, a 63-year-old man. The passenger suffered contusions and bruises to his knee and lower leg. The report lists 'Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle' as the main contributing factor, showing the driver’s response to another vehicle led to the crash. The impact was to the sedan’s left front bumper. The passenger was restrained with a lap belt and harness and remained conscious. No other driver errors or victim factors were reported.
Truck Swerves, Slams Sedan on Expressway▸A tractor truck changed lanes unsafely on the Long Island Expressway. It struck a sedan from behind. The sedan driver, a 45-year-old man, suffered neck injuries and whiplash.
According to the police report, a tractor truck diesel traveling westbound on the Long Island Expressway changed lanes unsafely and struck the center front end of a sedan, also westbound. The sedan's 45-year-old male driver was injured, suffering neck injuries and whiplash. The report lists 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as the contributing factor. The sedan driver was conscious, not ejected, and wore a lap belt and harness. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.
Sedan Driver Injured After Sudden Swerve▸A sedan slammed its left front into an object on the Long Island Expressway. The driver, alone, suffered a concussion and arm injuries. Police cite reaction to another vehicle. No others hurt.
According to the police report, a 35-year-old man driving a 2018 Toyota sedan westbound on the Long Island Expressway was injured when his car struck an object with its left front bumper. The driver was alone in the vehicle and suffered a concussion and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report lists 'Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle' as a contributing factor, showing the driver’s response to another vehicle led to the crash. The driver was wearing a lap belt and harness, was not ejected, and remained conscious. No other people or vehicles were involved or injured.
Bus Rear-Ends SUV on Long Island Expressway▸A bus struck a stopped SUV on the Long Island Expressway. The SUV driver, a 65-year-old man, suffered head injuries and whiplash. The bus had defective brakes. Both vehicles were damaged at their centers. The driver was conscious and restrained.
According to the police report, a bus traveling west on the Long Island Expressway rear-ended a stopped SUV also heading west. The SUV driver, a 65-year-old man, was injured with head trauma and whiplash but remained conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists "Brakes Defective" as a contributing factor for the bus, indicating mechanical failure played a role. The bus impacted the center front end of the SUV, which was damaged at its center back end. Both drivers were licensed and operating vehicles in traffic. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The crash highlights the danger of vehicle defects in causing rear-end collisions.
Assembly and Senate passed A 602. The bill sets state funding rules for federally assisted and municipal complete street projects. Lawmakers moved fast. Streets shaped by budgets, not safety.
Bill A 602, titled 'Relates to the percentage responsibility of the state for federally assisted projects,' passed committee votes in the Assembly on January 24, 2023, and in the Senate on February 13, 2023. Sponsored by Patricia Fahy, the bill addresses how much the state pays for federally assisted projects and for municipal projects with complete street designs. The measure saw broad support, with near-unanimous yes votes in both chambers. The bill's focus is on funding, not on direct safety improvements for pedestrians, cyclists, or other vulnerable road users. No safety analyst note was provided.
- File A 602, Open States, Published 2023-02-13
A 602Stavisky votes yes in committee, boosting funding for safer street designs.▸Assembly and Senate passed A 602. The bill sets state funding rules for federally assisted and municipal complete street projects. Lawmakers moved fast. Streets shaped by budgets, not safety.
Bill A 602, titled 'Relates to the percentage responsibility of the state for federally assisted projects,' passed committee votes in the Assembly on January 24, 2023, and in the Senate on February 13, 2023. Sponsored by Patricia Fahy, the bill addresses how much the state pays for federally assisted projects and for municipal projects with complete street designs. The measure saw broad support, with near-unanimous yes votes in both chambers. The bill's focus is on funding, not on direct safety improvements for pedestrians, cyclists, or other vulnerable road users. No safety analyst note was provided.
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File A 602,
Open States,
Published 2023-02-13
3Driver Distraction Injures Three on Parkway▸A sedan and SUV collided on Cross Island Parkway. Three people hurt. Police cite driver distraction and unsafe speed. Injuries: whiplash, facial abrasions, bruised leg. Metal twisted. No one ejected.
According to the police report, a sedan and an SUV crashed on Cross Island Parkway. The sedan's left front bumper hit the SUV's right rear bumper. Three people were injured: a 44-year-old woman with neck whiplash, a 10-year-old boy with facial abrasions, and a 47-year-old man with a bruised leg. All were conscious and wore lap belts and harnesses. The report lists driver inattention and unsafe speed as contributing factors. The sedan suffered center front end damage; the SUV's right rear bumper was hit. No one was ejected.
SUV Rear-Ends Sedan on Cross Island Parkway▸A BMW SUV struck the rear of an Acura sedan traveling north on Cross Island Parkway. The sedan’s female driver, 29, suffered a head contusion. Both vehicles were slowing or stopping. The SUV’s center back end hit the sedan’s center front end.
According to the police report, a 2020 BMW SUV rear-ended a 2015 Acura sedan on Cross Island Parkway. The sedan’s 29-year-old female driver was injured, sustaining a head contusion but remained conscious. Both vehicles were traveling north and slowing or stopping before the collision. The point of impact was the SUV’s center back end striking the sedan’s center front end. The report lists "Other Vehicular" as a contributing factor but does not specify driver errors. The sedan driver was properly restrained with a lap belt and harness, and the airbag deployed. No ejection occurred. The SUV driver was licensed in New York; the sedan driver was licensed in Massachusetts.
A 602Braunstein votes yes in committee, boosting funding for safer street designs.▸Assembly and Senate passed A 602. The bill sets state funding rules for federally assisted and municipal complete street projects. Lawmakers moved fast. Streets shaped by budgets, not safety.
Bill A 602, titled 'Relates to the percentage responsibility of the state for federally assisted projects,' passed committee votes in the Assembly on January 24, 2023, and in the Senate on February 13, 2023. Sponsored by Patricia Fahy, the bill addresses how much the state pays for federally assisted projects and for municipal projects with complete street designs. The measure saw broad support, with near-unanimous yes votes in both chambers. The bill's focus is on funding, not on direct safety improvements for pedestrians, cyclists, or other vulnerable road users. No safety analyst note was provided.
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File A 602,
Open States,
Published 2023-01-24
Box Truck Rear-Ends SUV on Long Island Expressway▸A box truck slammed into the back of an SUV on the Long Island Expressway. The SUV was slowing when the truck, following too closely, hit it. A front passenger in the SUV suffered neck injuries and whiplash but was conscious and restrained.
According to the police report, a box truck traveling east on the Long Island Expressway rear-ended a slowing SUV going in the same direction. The collision caused center front-end damage to the truck and center back-end damage to the SUV. A 39-year-old female front passenger in the SUV was injured, sustaining neck pain and whiplash. She was conscious and wearing a lap belt and harness at the time. The report lists 'Following Too Closely' and 'Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle' as contributing factors, indicating driver error on the truck's part. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted.
S 343Stavisky co-sponsors bill to create vehicle pedestrian safety rating system.▸Senate bill S 343 seeks a clear, public safety score for cars. The DMV would post these ratings. Lawmakers push for sunlight on danger. Pedestrians face risk. The system aims to expose it.
Senate bill S 343 was proposed on January 4, 2023. It sits in the sponsorship stage. The bill, titled 'Creates a pedestrian safety rating system for motor vehicles,' would require the Department of Motor Vehicles to post these ratings online. Primary sponsor Andrew Gounardes leads, joined by Leroy Comrie, Michael Gianaris, Brad Hoylman-Sigal, Robert Jackson, Liz Krueger, Zellnor Myrie, Gustavo Rivera, Julia Salazar, Luis R. Sepúlveda, and Toby Ann Stavisky. The measure targets transparency. It puts the danger of cars in plain sight. No safety analyst note was provided.
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File S 343,
Open States,
Published 2023-01-04
Rear SUV Slams Into SUV on Expressway▸SUV crashed into SUV’s rear on Long Island Expressway. Nineteen-year-old woman behind the wheel hurt her neck, went into shock. Police cite tailgating and distraction. Metal twisted. No one else injured.
According to the police report, two SUVs were heading west on the Long Island Expressway when the rear vehicle struck the back of the front SUV. The 19-year-old woman driving the rear SUV suffered neck injuries and shock. She wore a lap belt and harness. The report lists 'Following Too Closely' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The front SUV’s male driver was not hurt. The crash damaged the front of the rear SUV and the back of the front SUV.
SUVs Crush Pedestrian on Cross Island Parkway▸A 20-year-old man stood near parked cars. Two SUVs trapped him. Metal slammed flesh. His hip shattered. His leg broke. He lay conscious in the cold. The night was quiet. The road was not.
A 20-year-old pedestrian was crushed between two SUVs on Cross Island Parkway. According to the police report, the man suffered a shattered hip and broken leg. He remained conscious after the impact. The crash involved a BMW SUV moving straight ahead and two parked SUVs. The police report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors are detailed in the data. The injured man was not at an intersection and was engaged in 'Other Actions in Roadway.' No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report. The force of two SUVs left the pedestrian with severe crush injuries.
Sedan Strikes Passenger on Expressway▸A sedan hit its own front passenger on the Long Island Expressway. The 63-year-old man suffered knee and leg bruises. Driver reacted to another vehicle. Impact hit the left front bumper. Passenger stayed conscious.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling west on the Long Island Expressway struck its front passenger, a 63-year-old man. The passenger suffered contusions and bruises to his knee and lower leg. The report lists 'Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle' as the main contributing factor, showing the driver’s response to another vehicle led to the crash. The impact was to the sedan’s left front bumper. The passenger was restrained with a lap belt and harness and remained conscious. No other driver errors or victim factors were reported.
Truck Swerves, Slams Sedan on Expressway▸A tractor truck changed lanes unsafely on the Long Island Expressway. It struck a sedan from behind. The sedan driver, a 45-year-old man, suffered neck injuries and whiplash.
According to the police report, a tractor truck diesel traveling westbound on the Long Island Expressway changed lanes unsafely and struck the center front end of a sedan, also westbound. The sedan's 45-year-old male driver was injured, suffering neck injuries and whiplash. The report lists 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as the contributing factor. The sedan driver was conscious, not ejected, and wore a lap belt and harness. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.
Sedan Driver Injured After Sudden Swerve▸A sedan slammed its left front into an object on the Long Island Expressway. The driver, alone, suffered a concussion and arm injuries. Police cite reaction to another vehicle. No others hurt.
According to the police report, a 35-year-old man driving a 2018 Toyota sedan westbound on the Long Island Expressway was injured when his car struck an object with its left front bumper. The driver was alone in the vehicle and suffered a concussion and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report lists 'Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle' as a contributing factor, showing the driver’s response to another vehicle led to the crash. The driver was wearing a lap belt and harness, was not ejected, and remained conscious. No other people or vehicles were involved or injured.
Bus Rear-Ends SUV on Long Island Expressway▸A bus struck a stopped SUV on the Long Island Expressway. The SUV driver, a 65-year-old man, suffered head injuries and whiplash. The bus had defective brakes. Both vehicles were damaged at their centers. The driver was conscious and restrained.
According to the police report, a bus traveling west on the Long Island Expressway rear-ended a stopped SUV also heading west. The SUV driver, a 65-year-old man, was injured with head trauma and whiplash but remained conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists "Brakes Defective" as a contributing factor for the bus, indicating mechanical failure played a role. The bus impacted the center front end of the SUV, which was damaged at its center back end. Both drivers were licensed and operating vehicles in traffic. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The crash highlights the danger of vehicle defects in causing rear-end collisions.
Assembly and Senate passed A 602. The bill sets state funding rules for federally assisted and municipal complete street projects. Lawmakers moved fast. Streets shaped by budgets, not safety.
Bill A 602, titled 'Relates to the percentage responsibility of the state for federally assisted projects,' passed committee votes in the Assembly on January 24, 2023, and in the Senate on February 13, 2023. Sponsored by Patricia Fahy, the bill addresses how much the state pays for federally assisted projects and for municipal projects with complete street designs. The measure saw broad support, with near-unanimous yes votes in both chambers. The bill's focus is on funding, not on direct safety improvements for pedestrians, cyclists, or other vulnerable road users. No safety analyst note was provided.
- File A 602, Open States, Published 2023-02-13
3Driver Distraction Injures Three on Parkway▸A sedan and SUV collided on Cross Island Parkway. Three people hurt. Police cite driver distraction and unsafe speed. Injuries: whiplash, facial abrasions, bruised leg. Metal twisted. No one ejected.
According to the police report, a sedan and an SUV crashed on Cross Island Parkway. The sedan's left front bumper hit the SUV's right rear bumper. Three people were injured: a 44-year-old woman with neck whiplash, a 10-year-old boy with facial abrasions, and a 47-year-old man with a bruised leg. All were conscious and wore lap belts and harnesses. The report lists driver inattention and unsafe speed as contributing factors. The sedan suffered center front end damage; the SUV's right rear bumper was hit. No one was ejected.
SUV Rear-Ends Sedan on Cross Island Parkway▸A BMW SUV struck the rear of an Acura sedan traveling north on Cross Island Parkway. The sedan’s female driver, 29, suffered a head contusion. Both vehicles were slowing or stopping. The SUV’s center back end hit the sedan’s center front end.
According to the police report, a 2020 BMW SUV rear-ended a 2015 Acura sedan on Cross Island Parkway. The sedan’s 29-year-old female driver was injured, sustaining a head contusion but remained conscious. Both vehicles were traveling north and slowing or stopping before the collision. The point of impact was the SUV’s center back end striking the sedan’s center front end. The report lists "Other Vehicular" as a contributing factor but does not specify driver errors. The sedan driver was properly restrained with a lap belt and harness, and the airbag deployed. No ejection occurred. The SUV driver was licensed in New York; the sedan driver was licensed in Massachusetts.
A 602Braunstein votes yes in committee, boosting funding for safer street designs.▸Assembly and Senate passed A 602. The bill sets state funding rules for federally assisted and municipal complete street projects. Lawmakers moved fast. Streets shaped by budgets, not safety.
Bill A 602, titled 'Relates to the percentage responsibility of the state for federally assisted projects,' passed committee votes in the Assembly on January 24, 2023, and in the Senate on February 13, 2023. Sponsored by Patricia Fahy, the bill addresses how much the state pays for federally assisted projects and for municipal projects with complete street designs. The measure saw broad support, with near-unanimous yes votes in both chambers. The bill's focus is on funding, not on direct safety improvements for pedestrians, cyclists, or other vulnerable road users. No safety analyst note was provided.
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File A 602,
Open States,
Published 2023-01-24
Box Truck Rear-Ends SUV on Long Island Expressway▸A box truck slammed into the back of an SUV on the Long Island Expressway. The SUV was slowing when the truck, following too closely, hit it. A front passenger in the SUV suffered neck injuries and whiplash but was conscious and restrained.
According to the police report, a box truck traveling east on the Long Island Expressway rear-ended a slowing SUV going in the same direction. The collision caused center front-end damage to the truck and center back-end damage to the SUV. A 39-year-old female front passenger in the SUV was injured, sustaining neck pain and whiplash. She was conscious and wearing a lap belt and harness at the time. The report lists 'Following Too Closely' and 'Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle' as contributing factors, indicating driver error on the truck's part. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted.
S 343Stavisky co-sponsors bill to create vehicle pedestrian safety rating system.▸Senate bill S 343 seeks a clear, public safety score for cars. The DMV would post these ratings. Lawmakers push for sunlight on danger. Pedestrians face risk. The system aims to expose it.
Senate bill S 343 was proposed on January 4, 2023. It sits in the sponsorship stage. The bill, titled 'Creates a pedestrian safety rating system for motor vehicles,' would require the Department of Motor Vehicles to post these ratings online. Primary sponsor Andrew Gounardes leads, joined by Leroy Comrie, Michael Gianaris, Brad Hoylman-Sigal, Robert Jackson, Liz Krueger, Zellnor Myrie, Gustavo Rivera, Julia Salazar, Luis R. Sepúlveda, and Toby Ann Stavisky. The measure targets transparency. It puts the danger of cars in plain sight. No safety analyst note was provided.
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File S 343,
Open States,
Published 2023-01-04
Rear SUV Slams Into SUV on Expressway▸SUV crashed into SUV’s rear on Long Island Expressway. Nineteen-year-old woman behind the wheel hurt her neck, went into shock. Police cite tailgating and distraction. Metal twisted. No one else injured.
According to the police report, two SUVs were heading west on the Long Island Expressway when the rear vehicle struck the back of the front SUV. The 19-year-old woman driving the rear SUV suffered neck injuries and shock. She wore a lap belt and harness. The report lists 'Following Too Closely' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The front SUV’s male driver was not hurt. The crash damaged the front of the rear SUV and the back of the front SUV.
SUVs Crush Pedestrian on Cross Island Parkway▸A 20-year-old man stood near parked cars. Two SUVs trapped him. Metal slammed flesh. His hip shattered. His leg broke. He lay conscious in the cold. The night was quiet. The road was not.
A 20-year-old pedestrian was crushed between two SUVs on Cross Island Parkway. According to the police report, the man suffered a shattered hip and broken leg. He remained conscious after the impact. The crash involved a BMW SUV moving straight ahead and two parked SUVs. The police report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors are detailed in the data. The injured man was not at an intersection and was engaged in 'Other Actions in Roadway.' No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report. The force of two SUVs left the pedestrian with severe crush injuries.
Sedan Strikes Passenger on Expressway▸A sedan hit its own front passenger on the Long Island Expressway. The 63-year-old man suffered knee and leg bruises. Driver reacted to another vehicle. Impact hit the left front bumper. Passenger stayed conscious.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling west on the Long Island Expressway struck its front passenger, a 63-year-old man. The passenger suffered contusions and bruises to his knee and lower leg. The report lists 'Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle' as the main contributing factor, showing the driver’s response to another vehicle led to the crash. The impact was to the sedan’s left front bumper. The passenger was restrained with a lap belt and harness and remained conscious. No other driver errors or victim factors were reported.
Truck Swerves, Slams Sedan on Expressway▸A tractor truck changed lanes unsafely on the Long Island Expressway. It struck a sedan from behind. The sedan driver, a 45-year-old man, suffered neck injuries and whiplash.
According to the police report, a tractor truck diesel traveling westbound on the Long Island Expressway changed lanes unsafely and struck the center front end of a sedan, also westbound. The sedan's 45-year-old male driver was injured, suffering neck injuries and whiplash. The report lists 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as the contributing factor. The sedan driver was conscious, not ejected, and wore a lap belt and harness. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.
Sedan Driver Injured After Sudden Swerve▸A sedan slammed its left front into an object on the Long Island Expressway. The driver, alone, suffered a concussion and arm injuries. Police cite reaction to another vehicle. No others hurt.
According to the police report, a 35-year-old man driving a 2018 Toyota sedan westbound on the Long Island Expressway was injured when his car struck an object with its left front bumper. The driver was alone in the vehicle and suffered a concussion and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report lists 'Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle' as a contributing factor, showing the driver’s response to another vehicle led to the crash. The driver was wearing a lap belt and harness, was not ejected, and remained conscious. No other people or vehicles were involved or injured.
Bus Rear-Ends SUV on Long Island Expressway▸A bus struck a stopped SUV on the Long Island Expressway. The SUV driver, a 65-year-old man, suffered head injuries and whiplash. The bus had defective brakes. Both vehicles were damaged at their centers. The driver was conscious and restrained.
According to the police report, a bus traveling west on the Long Island Expressway rear-ended a stopped SUV also heading west. The SUV driver, a 65-year-old man, was injured with head trauma and whiplash but remained conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists "Brakes Defective" as a contributing factor for the bus, indicating mechanical failure played a role. The bus impacted the center front end of the SUV, which was damaged at its center back end. Both drivers were licensed and operating vehicles in traffic. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The crash highlights the danger of vehicle defects in causing rear-end collisions.
A sedan and SUV collided on Cross Island Parkway. Three people hurt. Police cite driver distraction and unsafe speed. Injuries: whiplash, facial abrasions, bruised leg. Metal twisted. No one ejected.
According to the police report, a sedan and an SUV crashed on Cross Island Parkway. The sedan's left front bumper hit the SUV's right rear bumper. Three people were injured: a 44-year-old woman with neck whiplash, a 10-year-old boy with facial abrasions, and a 47-year-old man with a bruised leg. All were conscious and wore lap belts and harnesses. The report lists driver inattention and unsafe speed as contributing factors. The sedan suffered center front end damage; the SUV's right rear bumper was hit. No one was ejected.
SUV Rear-Ends Sedan on Cross Island Parkway▸A BMW SUV struck the rear of an Acura sedan traveling north on Cross Island Parkway. The sedan’s female driver, 29, suffered a head contusion. Both vehicles were slowing or stopping. The SUV’s center back end hit the sedan’s center front end.
According to the police report, a 2020 BMW SUV rear-ended a 2015 Acura sedan on Cross Island Parkway. The sedan’s 29-year-old female driver was injured, sustaining a head contusion but remained conscious. Both vehicles were traveling north and slowing or stopping before the collision. The point of impact was the SUV’s center back end striking the sedan’s center front end. The report lists "Other Vehicular" as a contributing factor but does not specify driver errors. The sedan driver was properly restrained with a lap belt and harness, and the airbag deployed. No ejection occurred. The SUV driver was licensed in New York; the sedan driver was licensed in Massachusetts.
A 602Braunstein votes yes in committee, boosting funding for safer street designs.▸Assembly and Senate passed A 602. The bill sets state funding rules for federally assisted and municipal complete street projects. Lawmakers moved fast. Streets shaped by budgets, not safety.
Bill A 602, titled 'Relates to the percentage responsibility of the state for federally assisted projects,' passed committee votes in the Assembly on January 24, 2023, and in the Senate on February 13, 2023. Sponsored by Patricia Fahy, the bill addresses how much the state pays for federally assisted projects and for municipal projects with complete street designs. The measure saw broad support, with near-unanimous yes votes in both chambers. The bill's focus is on funding, not on direct safety improvements for pedestrians, cyclists, or other vulnerable road users. No safety analyst note was provided.
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File A 602,
Open States,
Published 2023-01-24
Box Truck Rear-Ends SUV on Long Island Expressway▸A box truck slammed into the back of an SUV on the Long Island Expressway. The SUV was slowing when the truck, following too closely, hit it. A front passenger in the SUV suffered neck injuries and whiplash but was conscious and restrained.
According to the police report, a box truck traveling east on the Long Island Expressway rear-ended a slowing SUV going in the same direction. The collision caused center front-end damage to the truck and center back-end damage to the SUV. A 39-year-old female front passenger in the SUV was injured, sustaining neck pain and whiplash. She was conscious and wearing a lap belt and harness at the time. The report lists 'Following Too Closely' and 'Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle' as contributing factors, indicating driver error on the truck's part. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted.
S 343Stavisky co-sponsors bill to create vehicle pedestrian safety rating system.▸Senate bill S 343 seeks a clear, public safety score for cars. The DMV would post these ratings. Lawmakers push for sunlight on danger. Pedestrians face risk. The system aims to expose it.
Senate bill S 343 was proposed on January 4, 2023. It sits in the sponsorship stage. The bill, titled 'Creates a pedestrian safety rating system for motor vehicles,' would require the Department of Motor Vehicles to post these ratings online. Primary sponsor Andrew Gounardes leads, joined by Leroy Comrie, Michael Gianaris, Brad Hoylman-Sigal, Robert Jackson, Liz Krueger, Zellnor Myrie, Gustavo Rivera, Julia Salazar, Luis R. Sepúlveda, and Toby Ann Stavisky. The measure targets transparency. It puts the danger of cars in plain sight. No safety analyst note was provided.
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File S 343,
Open States,
Published 2023-01-04
Rear SUV Slams Into SUV on Expressway▸SUV crashed into SUV’s rear on Long Island Expressway. Nineteen-year-old woman behind the wheel hurt her neck, went into shock. Police cite tailgating and distraction. Metal twisted. No one else injured.
According to the police report, two SUVs were heading west on the Long Island Expressway when the rear vehicle struck the back of the front SUV. The 19-year-old woman driving the rear SUV suffered neck injuries and shock. She wore a lap belt and harness. The report lists 'Following Too Closely' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The front SUV’s male driver was not hurt. The crash damaged the front of the rear SUV and the back of the front SUV.
SUVs Crush Pedestrian on Cross Island Parkway▸A 20-year-old man stood near parked cars. Two SUVs trapped him. Metal slammed flesh. His hip shattered. His leg broke. He lay conscious in the cold. The night was quiet. The road was not.
A 20-year-old pedestrian was crushed between two SUVs on Cross Island Parkway. According to the police report, the man suffered a shattered hip and broken leg. He remained conscious after the impact. The crash involved a BMW SUV moving straight ahead and two parked SUVs. The police report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors are detailed in the data. The injured man was not at an intersection and was engaged in 'Other Actions in Roadway.' No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report. The force of two SUVs left the pedestrian with severe crush injuries.
Sedan Strikes Passenger on Expressway▸A sedan hit its own front passenger on the Long Island Expressway. The 63-year-old man suffered knee and leg bruises. Driver reacted to another vehicle. Impact hit the left front bumper. Passenger stayed conscious.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling west on the Long Island Expressway struck its front passenger, a 63-year-old man. The passenger suffered contusions and bruises to his knee and lower leg. The report lists 'Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle' as the main contributing factor, showing the driver’s response to another vehicle led to the crash. The impact was to the sedan’s left front bumper. The passenger was restrained with a lap belt and harness and remained conscious. No other driver errors or victim factors were reported.
Truck Swerves, Slams Sedan on Expressway▸A tractor truck changed lanes unsafely on the Long Island Expressway. It struck a sedan from behind. The sedan driver, a 45-year-old man, suffered neck injuries and whiplash.
According to the police report, a tractor truck diesel traveling westbound on the Long Island Expressway changed lanes unsafely and struck the center front end of a sedan, also westbound. The sedan's 45-year-old male driver was injured, suffering neck injuries and whiplash. The report lists 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as the contributing factor. The sedan driver was conscious, not ejected, and wore a lap belt and harness. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.
Sedan Driver Injured After Sudden Swerve▸A sedan slammed its left front into an object on the Long Island Expressway. The driver, alone, suffered a concussion and arm injuries. Police cite reaction to another vehicle. No others hurt.
According to the police report, a 35-year-old man driving a 2018 Toyota sedan westbound on the Long Island Expressway was injured when his car struck an object with its left front bumper. The driver was alone in the vehicle and suffered a concussion and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report lists 'Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle' as a contributing factor, showing the driver’s response to another vehicle led to the crash. The driver was wearing a lap belt and harness, was not ejected, and remained conscious. No other people or vehicles were involved or injured.
Bus Rear-Ends SUV on Long Island Expressway▸A bus struck a stopped SUV on the Long Island Expressway. The SUV driver, a 65-year-old man, suffered head injuries and whiplash. The bus had defective brakes. Both vehicles were damaged at their centers. The driver was conscious and restrained.
According to the police report, a bus traveling west on the Long Island Expressway rear-ended a stopped SUV also heading west. The SUV driver, a 65-year-old man, was injured with head trauma and whiplash but remained conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists "Brakes Defective" as a contributing factor for the bus, indicating mechanical failure played a role. The bus impacted the center front end of the SUV, which was damaged at its center back end. Both drivers were licensed and operating vehicles in traffic. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The crash highlights the danger of vehicle defects in causing rear-end collisions.
A BMW SUV struck the rear of an Acura sedan traveling north on Cross Island Parkway. The sedan’s female driver, 29, suffered a head contusion. Both vehicles were slowing or stopping. The SUV’s center back end hit the sedan’s center front end.
According to the police report, a 2020 BMW SUV rear-ended a 2015 Acura sedan on Cross Island Parkway. The sedan’s 29-year-old female driver was injured, sustaining a head contusion but remained conscious. Both vehicles were traveling north and slowing or stopping before the collision. The point of impact was the SUV’s center back end striking the sedan’s center front end. The report lists "Other Vehicular" as a contributing factor but does not specify driver errors. The sedan driver was properly restrained with a lap belt and harness, and the airbag deployed. No ejection occurred. The SUV driver was licensed in New York; the sedan driver was licensed in Massachusetts.
A 602Braunstein votes yes in committee, boosting funding for safer street designs.▸Assembly and Senate passed A 602. The bill sets state funding rules for federally assisted and municipal complete street projects. Lawmakers moved fast. Streets shaped by budgets, not safety.
Bill A 602, titled 'Relates to the percentage responsibility of the state for federally assisted projects,' passed committee votes in the Assembly on January 24, 2023, and in the Senate on February 13, 2023. Sponsored by Patricia Fahy, the bill addresses how much the state pays for federally assisted projects and for municipal projects with complete street designs. The measure saw broad support, with near-unanimous yes votes in both chambers. The bill's focus is on funding, not on direct safety improvements for pedestrians, cyclists, or other vulnerable road users. No safety analyst note was provided.
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File A 602,
Open States,
Published 2023-01-24
Box Truck Rear-Ends SUV on Long Island Expressway▸A box truck slammed into the back of an SUV on the Long Island Expressway. The SUV was slowing when the truck, following too closely, hit it. A front passenger in the SUV suffered neck injuries and whiplash but was conscious and restrained.
According to the police report, a box truck traveling east on the Long Island Expressway rear-ended a slowing SUV going in the same direction. The collision caused center front-end damage to the truck and center back-end damage to the SUV. A 39-year-old female front passenger in the SUV was injured, sustaining neck pain and whiplash. She was conscious and wearing a lap belt and harness at the time. The report lists 'Following Too Closely' and 'Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle' as contributing factors, indicating driver error on the truck's part. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted.
S 343Stavisky co-sponsors bill to create vehicle pedestrian safety rating system.▸Senate bill S 343 seeks a clear, public safety score for cars. The DMV would post these ratings. Lawmakers push for sunlight on danger. Pedestrians face risk. The system aims to expose it.
Senate bill S 343 was proposed on January 4, 2023. It sits in the sponsorship stage. The bill, titled 'Creates a pedestrian safety rating system for motor vehicles,' would require the Department of Motor Vehicles to post these ratings online. Primary sponsor Andrew Gounardes leads, joined by Leroy Comrie, Michael Gianaris, Brad Hoylman-Sigal, Robert Jackson, Liz Krueger, Zellnor Myrie, Gustavo Rivera, Julia Salazar, Luis R. Sepúlveda, and Toby Ann Stavisky. The measure targets transparency. It puts the danger of cars in plain sight. No safety analyst note was provided.
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File S 343,
Open States,
Published 2023-01-04
Rear SUV Slams Into SUV on Expressway▸SUV crashed into SUV’s rear on Long Island Expressway. Nineteen-year-old woman behind the wheel hurt her neck, went into shock. Police cite tailgating and distraction. Metal twisted. No one else injured.
According to the police report, two SUVs were heading west on the Long Island Expressway when the rear vehicle struck the back of the front SUV. The 19-year-old woman driving the rear SUV suffered neck injuries and shock. She wore a lap belt and harness. The report lists 'Following Too Closely' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The front SUV’s male driver was not hurt. The crash damaged the front of the rear SUV and the back of the front SUV.
SUVs Crush Pedestrian on Cross Island Parkway▸A 20-year-old man stood near parked cars. Two SUVs trapped him. Metal slammed flesh. His hip shattered. His leg broke. He lay conscious in the cold. The night was quiet. The road was not.
A 20-year-old pedestrian was crushed between two SUVs on Cross Island Parkway. According to the police report, the man suffered a shattered hip and broken leg. He remained conscious after the impact. The crash involved a BMW SUV moving straight ahead and two parked SUVs. The police report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors are detailed in the data. The injured man was not at an intersection and was engaged in 'Other Actions in Roadway.' No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report. The force of two SUVs left the pedestrian with severe crush injuries.
Sedan Strikes Passenger on Expressway▸A sedan hit its own front passenger on the Long Island Expressway. The 63-year-old man suffered knee and leg bruises. Driver reacted to another vehicle. Impact hit the left front bumper. Passenger stayed conscious.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling west on the Long Island Expressway struck its front passenger, a 63-year-old man. The passenger suffered contusions and bruises to his knee and lower leg. The report lists 'Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle' as the main contributing factor, showing the driver’s response to another vehicle led to the crash. The impact was to the sedan’s left front bumper. The passenger was restrained with a lap belt and harness and remained conscious. No other driver errors or victim factors were reported.
Truck Swerves, Slams Sedan on Expressway▸A tractor truck changed lanes unsafely on the Long Island Expressway. It struck a sedan from behind. The sedan driver, a 45-year-old man, suffered neck injuries and whiplash.
According to the police report, a tractor truck diesel traveling westbound on the Long Island Expressway changed lanes unsafely and struck the center front end of a sedan, also westbound. The sedan's 45-year-old male driver was injured, suffering neck injuries and whiplash. The report lists 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as the contributing factor. The sedan driver was conscious, not ejected, and wore a lap belt and harness. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.
Sedan Driver Injured After Sudden Swerve▸A sedan slammed its left front into an object on the Long Island Expressway. The driver, alone, suffered a concussion and arm injuries. Police cite reaction to another vehicle. No others hurt.
According to the police report, a 35-year-old man driving a 2018 Toyota sedan westbound on the Long Island Expressway was injured when his car struck an object with its left front bumper. The driver was alone in the vehicle and suffered a concussion and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report lists 'Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle' as a contributing factor, showing the driver’s response to another vehicle led to the crash. The driver was wearing a lap belt and harness, was not ejected, and remained conscious. No other people or vehicles were involved or injured.
Bus Rear-Ends SUV on Long Island Expressway▸A bus struck a stopped SUV on the Long Island Expressway. The SUV driver, a 65-year-old man, suffered head injuries and whiplash. The bus had defective brakes. Both vehicles were damaged at their centers. The driver was conscious and restrained.
According to the police report, a bus traveling west on the Long Island Expressway rear-ended a stopped SUV also heading west. The SUV driver, a 65-year-old man, was injured with head trauma and whiplash but remained conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists "Brakes Defective" as a contributing factor for the bus, indicating mechanical failure played a role. The bus impacted the center front end of the SUV, which was damaged at its center back end. Both drivers were licensed and operating vehicles in traffic. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The crash highlights the danger of vehicle defects in causing rear-end collisions.
Assembly and Senate passed A 602. The bill sets state funding rules for federally assisted and municipal complete street projects. Lawmakers moved fast. Streets shaped by budgets, not safety.
Bill A 602, titled 'Relates to the percentage responsibility of the state for federally assisted projects,' passed committee votes in the Assembly on January 24, 2023, and in the Senate on February 13, 2023. Sponsored by Patricia Fahy, the bill addresses how much the state pays for federally assisted projects and for municipal projects with complete street designs. The measure saw broad support, with near-unanimous yes votes in both chambers. The bill's focus is on funding, not on direct safety improvements for pedestrians, cyclists, or other vulnerable road users. No safety analyst note was provided.
- File A 602, Open States, Published 2023-01-24
Box Truck Rear-Ends SUV on Long Island Expressway▸A box truck slammed into the back of an SUV on the Long Island Expressway. The SUV was slowing when the truck, following too closely, hit it. A front passenger in the SUV suffered neck injuries and whiplash but was conscious and restrained.
According to the police report, a box truck traveling east on the Long Island Expressway rear-ended a slowing SUV going in the same direction. The collision caused center front-end damage to the truck and center back-end damage to the SUV. A 39-year-old female front passenger in the SUV was injured, sustaining neck pain and whiplash. She was conscious and wearing a lap belt and harness at the time. The report lists 'Following Too Closely' and 'Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle' as contributing factors, indicating driver error on the truck's part. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted.
S 343Stavisky co-sponsors bill to create vehicle pedestrian safety rating system.▸Senate bill S 343 seeks a clear, public safety score for cars. The DMV would post these ratings. Lawmakers push for sunlight on danger. Pedestrians face risk. The system aims to expose it.
Senate bill S 343 was proposed on January 4, 2023. It sits in the sponsorship stage. The bill, titled 'Creates a pedestrian safety rating system for motor vehicles,' would require the Department of Motor Vehicles to post these ratings online. Primary sponsor Andrew Gounardes leads, joined by Leroy Comrie, Michael Gianaris, Brad Hoylman-Sigal, Robert Jackson, Liz Krueger, Zellnor Myrie, Gustavo Rivera, Julia Salazar, Luis R. Sepúlveda, and Toby Ann Stavisky. The measure targets transparency. It puts the danger of cars in plain sight. No safety analyst note was provided.
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File S 343,
Open States,
Published 2023-01-04
Rear SUV Slams Into SUV on Expressway▸SUV crashed into SUV’s rear on Long Island Expressway. Nineteen-year-old woman behind the wheel hurt her neck, went into shock. Police cite tailgating and distraction. Metal twisted. No one else injured.
According to the police report, two SUVs were heading west on the Long Island Expressway when the rear vehicle struck the back of the front SUV. The 19-year-old woman driving the rear SUV suffered neck injuries and shock. She wore a lap belt and harness. The report lists 'Following Too Closely' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The front SUV’s male driver was not hurt. The crash damaged the front of the rear SUV and the back of the front SUV.
SUVs Crush Pedestrian on Cross Island Parkway▸A 20-year-old man stood near parked cars. Two SUVs trapped him. Metal slammed flesh. His hip shattered. His leg broke. He lay conscious in the cold. The night was quiet. The road was not.
A 20-year-old pedestrian was crushed between two SUVs on Cross Island Parkway. According to the police report, the man suffered a shattered hip and broken leg. He remained conscious after the impact. The crash involved a BMW SUV moving straight ahead and two parked SUVs. The police report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors are detailed in the data. The injured man was not at an intersection and was engaged in 'Other Actions in Roadway.' No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report. The force of two SUVs left the pedestrian with severe crush injuries.
Sedan Strikes Passenger on Expressway▸A sedan hit its own front passenger on the Long Island Expressway. The 63-year-old man suffered knee and leg bruises. Driver reacted to another vehicle. Impact hit the left front bumper. Passenger stayed conscious.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling west on the Long Island Expressway struck its front passenger, a 63-year-old man. The passenger suffered contusions and bruises to his knee and lower leg. The report lists 'Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle' as the main contributing factor, showing the driver’s response to another vehicle led to the crash. The impact was to the sedan’s left front bumper. The passenger was restrained with a lap belt and harness and remained conscious. No other driver errors or victim factors were reported.
Truck Swerves, Slams Sedan on Expressway▸A tractor truck changed lanes unsafely on the Long Island Expressway. It struck a sedan from behind. The sedan driver, a 45-year-old man, suffered neck injuries and whiplash.
According to the police report, a tractor truck diesel traveling westbound on the Long Island Expressway changed lanes unsafely and struck the center front end of a sedan, also westbound. The sedan's 45-year-old male driver was injured, suffering neck injuries and whiplash. The report lists 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as the contributing factor. The sedan driver was conscious, not ejected, and wore a lap belt and harness. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.
Sedan Driver Injured After Sudden Swerve▸A sedan slammed its left front into an object on the Long Island Expressway. The driver, alone, suffered a concussion and arm injuries. Police cite reaction to another vehicle. No others hurt.
According to the police report, a 35-year-old man driving a 2018 Toyota sedan westbound on the Long Island Expressway was injured when his car struck an object with its left front bumper. The driver was alone in the vehicle and suffered a concussion and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report lists 'Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle' as a contributing factor, showing the driver’s response to another vehicle led to the crash. The driver was wearing a lap belt and harness, was not ejected, and remained conscious. No other people or vehicles were involved or injured.
Bus Rear-Ends SUV on Long Island Expressway▸A bus struck a stopped SUV on the Long Island Expressway. The SUV driver, a 65-year-old man, suffered head injuries and whiplash. The bus had defective brakes. Both vehicles were damaged at their centers. The driver was conscious and restrained.
According to the police report, a bus traveling west on the Long Island Expressway rear-ended a stopped SUV also heading west. The SUV driver, a 65-year-old man, was injured with head trauma and whiplash but remained conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists "Brakes Defective" as a contributing factor for the bus, indicating mechanical failure played a role. The bus impacted the center front end of the SUV, which was damaged at its center back end. Both drivers were licensed and operating vehicles in traffic. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The crash highlights the danger of vehicle defects in causing rear-end collisions.
A box truck slammed into the back of an SUV on the Long Island Expressway. The SUV was slowing when the truck, following too closely, hit it. A front passenger in the SUV suffered neck injuries and whiplash but was conscious and restrained.
According to the police report, a box truck traveling east on the Long Island Expressway rear-ended a slowing SUV going in the same direction. The collision caused center front-end damage to the truck and center back-end damage to the SUV. A 39-year-old female front passenger in the SUV was injured, sustaining neck pain and whiplash. She was conscious and wearing a lap belt and harness at the time. The report lists 'Following Too Closely' and 'Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle' as contributing factors, indicating driver error on the truck's part. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted.
S 343Stavisky co-sponsors bill to create vehicle pedestrian safety rating system.▸Senate bill S 343 seeks a clear, public safety score for cars. The DMV would post these ratings. Lawmakers push for sunlight on danger. Pedestrians face risk. The system aims to expose it.
Senate bill S 343 was proposed on January 4, 2023. It sits in the sponsorship stage. The bill, titled 'Creates a pedestrian safety rating system for motor vehicles,' would require the Department of Motor Vehicles to post these ratings online. Primary sponsor Andrew Gounardes leads, joined by Leroy Comrie, Michael Gianaris, Brad Hoylman-Sigal, Robert Jackson, Liz Krueger, Zellnor Myrie, Gustavo Rivera, Julia Salazar, Luis R. Sepúlveda, and Toby Ann Stavisky. The measure targets transparency. It puts the danger of cars in plain sight. No safety analyst note was provided.
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File S 343,
Open States,
Published 2023-01-04
Rear SUV Slams Into SUV on Expressway▸SUV crashed into SUV’s rear on Long Island Expressway. Nineteen-year-old woman behind the wheel hurt her neck, went into shock. Police cite tailgating and distraction. Metal twisted. No one else injured.
According to the police report, two SUVs were heading west on the Long Island Expressway when the rear vehicle struck the back of the front SUV. The 19-year-old woman driving the rear SUV suffered neck injuries and shock. She wore a lap belt and harness. The report lists 'Following Too Closely' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The front SUV’s male driver was not hurt. The crash damaged the front of the rear SUV and the back of the front SUV.
SUVs Crush Pedestrian on Cross Island Parkway▸A 20-year-old man stood near parked cars. Two SUVs trapped him. Metal slammed flesh. His hip shattered. His leg broke. He lay conscious in the cold. The night was quiet. The road was not.
A 20-year-old pedestrian was crushed between two SUVs on Cross Island Parkway. According to the police report, the man suffered a shattered hip and broken leg. He remained conscious after the impact. The crash involved a BMW SUV moving straight ahead and two parked SUVs. The police report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors are detailed in the data. The injured man was not at an intersection and was engaged in 'Other Actions in Roadway.' No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report. The force of two SUVs left the pedestrian with severe crush injuries.
Sedan Strikes Passenger on Expressway▸A sedan hit its own front passenger on the Long Island Expressway. The 63-year-old man suffered knee and leg bruises. Driver reacted to another vehicle. Impact hit the left front bumper. Passenger stayed conscious.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling west on the Long Island Expressway struck its front passenger, a 63-year-old man. The passenger suffered contusions and bruises to his knee and lower leg. The report lists 'Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle' as the main contributing factor, showing the driver’s response to another vehicle led to the crash. The impact was to the sedan’s left front bumper. The passenger was restrained with a lap belt and harness and remained conscious. No other driver errors or victim factors were reported.
Truck Swerves, Slams Sedan on Expressway▸A tractor truck changed lanes unsafely on the Long Island Expressway. It struck a sedan from behind. The sedan driver, a 45-year-old man, suffered neck injuries and whiplash.
According to the police report, a tractor truck diesel traveling westbound on the Long Island Expressway changed lanes unsafely and struck the center front end of a sedan, also westbound. The sedan's 45-year-old male driver was injured, suffering neck injuries and whiplash. The report lists 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as the contributing factor. The sedan driver was conscious, not ejected, and wore a lap belt and harness. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.
Sedan Driver Injured After Sudden Swerve▸A sedan slammed its left front into an object on the Long Island Expressway. The driver, alone, suffered a concussion and arm injuries. Police cite reaction to another vehicle. No others hurt.
According to the police report, a 35-year-old man driving a 2018 Toyota sedan westbound on the Long Island Expressway was injured when his car struck an object with its left front bumper. The driver was alone in the vehicle and suffered a concussion and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report lists 'Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle' as a contributing factor, showing the driver’s response to another vehicle led to the crash. The driver was wearing a lap belt and harness, was not ejected, and remained conscious. No other people or vehicles were involved or injured.
Bus Rear-Ends SUV on Long Island Expressway▸A bus struck a stopped SUV on the Long Island Expressway. The SUV driver, a 65-year-old man, suffered head injuries and whiplash. The bus had defective brakes. Both vehicles were damaged at their centers. The driver was conscious and restrained.
According to the police report, a bus traveling west on the Long Island Expressway rear-ended a stopped SUV also heading west. The SUV driver, a 65-year-old man, was injured with head trauma and whiplash but remained conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists "Brakes Defective" as a contributing factor for the bus, indicating mechanical failure played a role. The bus impacted the center front end of the SUV, which was damaged at its center back end. Both drivers were licensed and operating vehicles in traffic. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The crash highlights the danger of vehicle defects in causing rear-end collisions.
Senate bill S 343 seeks a clear, public safety score for cars. The DMV would post these ratings. Lawmakers push for sunlight on danger. Pedestrians face risk. The system aims to expose it.
Senate bill S 343 was proposed on January 4, 2023. It sits in the sponsorship stage. The bill, titled 'Creates a pedestrian safety rating system for motor vehicles,' would require the Department of Motor Vehicles to post these ratings online. Primary sponsor Andrew Gounardes leads, joined by Leroy Comrie, Michael Gianaris, Brad Hoylman-Sigal, Robert Jackson, Liz Krueger, Zellnor Myrie, Gustavo Rivera, Julia Salazar, Luis R. Sepúlveda, and Toby Ann Stavisky. The measure targets transparency. It puts the danger of cars in plain sight. No safety analyst note was provided.
- File S 343, Open States, Published 2023-01-04
Rear SUV Slams Into SUV on Expressway▸SUV crashed into SUV’s rear on Long Island Expressway. Nineteen-year-old woman behind the wheel hurt her neck, went into shock. Police cite tailgating and distraction. Metal twisted. No one else injured.
According to the police report, two SUVs were heading west on the Long Island Expressway when the rear vehicle struck the back of the front SUV. The 19-year-old woman driving the rear SUV suffered neck injuries and shock. She wore a lap belt and harness. The report lists 'Following Too Closely' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The front SUV’s male driver was not hurt. The crash damaged the front of the rear SUV and the back of the front SUV.
SUVs Crush Pedestrian on Cross Island Parkway▸A 20-year-old man stood near parked cars. Two SUVs trapped him. Metal slammed flesh. His hip shattered. His leg broke. He lay conscious in the cold. The night was quiet. The road was not.
A 20-year-old pedestrian was crushed between two SUVs on Cross Island Parkway. According to the police report, the man suffered a shattered hip and broken leg. He remained conscious after the impact. The crash involved a BMW SUV moving straight ahead and two parked SUVs. The police report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors are detailed in the data. The injured man was not at an intersection and was engaged in 'Other Actions in Roadway.' No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report. The force of two SUVs left the pedestrian with severe crush injuries.
Sedan Strikes Passenger on Expressway▸A sedan hit its own front passenger on the Long Island Expressway. The 63-year-old man suffered knee and leg bruises. Driver reacted to another vehicle. Impact hit the left front bumper. Passenger stayed conscious.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling west on the Long Island Expressway struck its front passenger, a 63-year-old man. The passenger suffered contusions and bruises to his knee and lower leg. The report lists 'Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle' as the main contributing factor, showing the driver’s response to another vehicle led to the crash. The impact was to the sedan’s left front bumper. The passenger was restrained with a lap belt and harness and remained conscious. No other driver errors or victim factors were reported.
Truck Swerves, Slams Sedan on Expressway▸A tractor truck changed lanes unsafely on the Long Island Expressway. It struck a sedan from behind. The sedan driver, a 45-year-old man, suffered neck injuries and whiplash.
According to the police report, a tractor truck diesel traveling westbound on the Long Island Expressway changed lanes unsafely and struck the center front end of a sedan, also westbound. The sedan's 45-year-old male driver was injured, suffering neck injuries and whiplash. The report lists 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as the contributing factor. The sedan driver was conscious, not ejected, and wore a lap belt and harness. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.
Sedan Driver Injured After Sudden Swerve▸A sedan slammed its left front into an object on the Long Island Expressway. The driver, alone, suffered a concussion and arm injuries. Police cite reaction to another vehicle. No others hurt.
According to the police report, a 35-year-old man driving a 2018 Toyota sedan westbound on the Long Island Expressway was injured when his car struck an object with its left front bumper. The driver was alone in the vehicle and suffered a concussion and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report lists 'Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle' as a contributing factor, showing the driver’s response to another vehicle led to the crash. The driver was wearing a lap belt and harness, was not ejected, and remained conscious. No other people or vehicles were involved or injured.
Bus Rear-Ends SUV on Long Island Expressway▸A bus struck a stopped SUV on the Long Island Expressway. The SUV driver, a 65-year-old man, suffered head injuries and whiplash. The bus had defective brakes. Both vehicles were damaged at their centers. The driver was conscious and restrained.
According to the police report, a bus traveling west on the Long Island Expressway rear-ended a stopped SUV also heading west. The SUV driver, a 65-year-old man, was injured with head trauma and whiplash but remained conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists "Brakes Defective" as a contributing factor for the bus, indicating mechanical failure played a role. The bus impacted the center front end of the SUV, which was damaged at its center back end. Both drivers were licensed and operating vehicles in traffic. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The crash highlights the danger of vehicle defects in causing rear-end collisions.
SUV crashed into SUV’s rear on Long Island Expressway. Nineteen-year-old woman behind the wheel hurt her neck, went into shock. Police cite tailgating and distraction. Metal twisted. No one else injured.
According to the police report, two SUVs were heading west on the Long Island Expressway when the rear vehicle struck the back of the front SUV. The 19-year-old woman driving the rear SUV suffered neck injuries and shock. She wore a lap belt and harness. The report lists 'Following Too Closely' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The front SUV’s male driver was not hurt. The crash damaged the front of the rear SUV and the back of the front SUV.
SUVs Crush Pedestrian on Cross Island Parkway▸A 20-year-old man stood near parked cars. Two SUVs trapped him. Metal slammed flesh. His hip shattered. His leg broke. He lay conscious in the cold. The night was quiet. The road was not.
A 20-year-old pedestrian was crushed between two SUVs on Cross Island Parkway. According to the police report, the man suffered a shattered hip and broken leg. He remained conscious after the impact. The crash involved a BMW SUV moving straight ahead and two parked SUVs. The police report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors are detailed in the data. The injured man was not at an intersection and was engaged in 'Other Actions in Roadway.' No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report. The force of two SUVs left the pedestrian with severe crush injuries.
Sedan Strikes Passenger on Expressway▸A sedan hit its own front passenger on the Long Island Expressway. The 63-year-old man suffered knee and leg bruises. Driver reacted to another vehicle. Impact hit the left front bumper. Passenger stayed conscious.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling west on the Long Island Expressway struck its front passenger, a 63-year-old man. The passenger suffered contusions and bruises to his knee and lower leg. The report lists 'Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle' as the main contributing factor, showing the driver’s response to another vehicle led to the crash. The impact was to the sedan’s left front bumper. The passenger was restrained with a lap belt and harness and remained conscious. No other driver errors or victim factors were reported.
Truck Swerves, Slams Sedan on Expressway▸A tractor truck changed lanes unsafely on the Long Island Expressway. It struck a sedan from behind. The sedan driver, a 45-year-old man, suffered neck injuries and whiplash.
According to the police report, a tractor truck diesel traveling westbound on the Long Island Expressway changed lanes unsafely and struck the center front end of a sedan, also westbound. The sedan's 45-year-old male driver was injured, suffering neck injuries and whiplash. The report lists 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as the contributing factor. The sedan driver was conscious, not ejected, and wore a lap belt and harness. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.
Sedan Driver Injured After Sudden Swerve▸A sedan slammed its left front into an object on the Long Island Expressway. The driver, alone, suffered a concussion and arm injuries. Police cite reaction to another vehicle. No others hurt.
According to the police report, a 35-year-old man driving a 2018 Toyota sedan westbound on the Long Island Expressway was injured when his car struck an object with its left front bumper. The driver was alone in the vehicle and suffered a concussion and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report lists 'Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle' as a contributing factor, showing the driver’s response to another vehicle led to the crash. The driver was wearing a lap belt and harness, was not ejected, and remained conscious. No other people or vehicles were involved or injured.
Bus Rear-Ends SUV on Long Island Expressway▸A bus struck a stopped SUV on the Long Island Expressway. The SUV driver, a 65-year-old man, suffered head injuries and whiplash. The bus had defective brakes. Both vehicles were damaged at their centers. The driver was conscious and restrained.
According to the police report, a bus traveling west on the Long Island Expressway rear-ended a stopped SUV also heading west. The SUV driver, a 65-year-old man, was injured with head trauma and whiplash but remained conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists "Brakes Defective" as a contributing factor for the bus, indicating mechanical failure played a role. The bus impacted the center front end of the SUV, which was damaged at its center back end. Both drivers were licensed and operating vehicles in traffic. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The crash highlights the danger of vehicle defects in causing rear-end collisions.
A 20-year-old man stood near parked cars. Two SUVs trapped him. Metal slammed flesh. His hip shattered. His leg broke. He lay conscious in the cold. The night was quiet. The road was not.
A 20-year-old pedestrian was crushed between two SUVs on Cross Island Parkway. According to the police report, the man suffered a shattered hip and broken leg. He remained conscious after the impact. The crash involved a BMW SUV moving straight ahead and two parked SUVs. The police report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors are detailed in the data. The injured man was not at an intersection and was engaged in 'Other Actions in Roadway.' No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report. The force of two SUVs left the pedestrian with severe crush injuries.
Sedan Strikes Passenger on Expressway▸A sedan hit its own front passenger on the Long Island Expressway. The 63-year-old man suffered knee and leg bruises. Driver reacted to another vehicle. Impact hit the left front bumper. Passenger stayed conscious.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling west on the Long Island Expressway struck its front passenger, a 63-year-old man. The passenger suffered contusions and bruises to his knee and lower leg. The report lists 'Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle' as the main contributing factor, showing the driver’s response to another vehicle led to the crash. The impact was to the sedan’s left front bumper. The passenger was restrained with a lap belt and harness and remained conscious. No other driver errors or victim factors were reported.
Truck Swerves, Slams Sedan on Expressway▸A tractor truck changed lanes unsafely on the Long Island Expressway. It struck a sedan from behind. The sedan driver, a 45-year-old man, suffered neck injuries and whiplash.
According to the police report, a tractor truck diesel traveling westbound on the Long Island Expressway changed lanes unsafely and struck the center front end of a sedan, also westbound. The sedan's 45-year-old male driver was injured, suffering neck injuries and whiplash. The report lists 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as the contributing factor. The sedan driver was conscious, not ejected, and wore a lap belt and harness. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.
Sedan Driver Injured After Sudden Swerve▸A sedan slammed its left front into an object on the Long Island Expressway. The driver, alone, suffered a concussion and arm injuries. Police cite reaction to another vehicle. No others hurt.
According to the police report, a 35-year-old man driving a 2018 Toyota sedan westbound on the Long Island Expressway was injured when his car struck an object with its left front bumper. The driver was alone in the vehicle and suffered a concussion and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report lists 'Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle' as a contributing factor, showing the driver’s response to another vehicle led to the crash. The driver was wearing a lap belt and harness, was not ejected, and remained conscious. No other people or vehicles were involved or injured.
Bus Rear-Ends SUV on Long Island Expressway▸A bus struck a stopped SUV on the Long Island Expressway. The SUV driver, a 65-year-old man, suffered head injuries and whiplash. The bus had defective brakes. Both vehicles were damaged at their centers. The driver was conscious and restrained.
According to the police report, a bus traveling west on the Long Island Expressway rear-ended a stopped SUV also heading west. The SUV driver, a 65-year-old man, was injured with head trauma and whiplash but remained conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists "Brakes Defective" as a contributing factor for the bus, indicating mechanical failure played a role. The bus impacted the center front end of the SUV, which was damaged at its center back end. Both drivers were licensed and operating vehicles in traffic. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The crash highlights the danger of vehicle defects in causing rear-end collisions.
A sedan hit its own front passenger on the Long Island Expressway. The 63-year-old man suffered knee and leg bruises. Driver reacted to another vehicle. Impact hit the left front bumper. Passenger stayed conscious.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling west on the Long Island Expressway struck its front passenger, a 63-year-old man. The passenger suffered contusions and bruises to his knee and lower leg. The report lists 'Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle' as the main contributing factor, showing the driver’s response to another vehicle led to the crash. The impact was to the sedan’s left front bumper. The passenger was restrained with a lap belt and harness and remained conscious. No other driver errors or victim factors were reported.
Truck Swerves, Slams Sedan on Expressway▸A tractor truck changed lanes unsafely on the Long Island Expressway. It struck a sedan from behind. The sedan driver, a 45-year-old man, suffered neck injuries and whiplash.
According to the police report, a tractor truck diesel traveling westbound on the Long Island Expressway changed lanes unsafely and struck the center front end of a sedan, also westbound. The sedan's 45-year-old male driver was injured, suffering neck injuries and whiplash. The report lists 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as the contributing factor. The sedan driver was conscious, not ejected, and wore a lap belt and harness. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.
Sedan Driver Injured After Sudden Swerve▸A sedan slammed its left front into an object on the Long Island Expressway. The driver, alone, suffered a concussion and arm injuries. Police cite reaction to another vehicle. No others hurt.
According to the police report, a 35-year-old man driving a 2018 Toyota sedan westbound on the Long Island Expressway was injured when his car struck an object with its left front bumper. The driver was alone in the vehicle and suffered a concussion and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report lists 'Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle' as a contributing factor, showing the driver’s response to another vehicle led to the crash. The driver was wearing a lap belt and harness, was not ejected, and remained conscious. No other people or vehicles were involved or injured.
Bus Rear-Ends SUV on Long Island Expressway▸A bus struck a stopped SUV on the Long Island Expressway. The SUV driver, a 65-year-old man, suffered head injuries and whiplash. The bus had defective brakes. Both vehicles were damaged at their centers. The driver was conscious and restrained.
According to the police report, a bus traveling west on the Long Island Expressway rear-ended a stopped SUV also heading west. The SUV driver, a 65-year-old man, was injured with head trauma and whiplash but remained conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists "Brakes Defective" as a contributing factor for the bus, indicating mechanical failure played a role. The bus impacted the center front end of the SUV, which was damaged at its center back end. Both drivers were licensed and operating vehicles in traffic. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The crash highlights the danger of vehicle defects in causing rear-end collisions.
A tractor truck changed lanes unsafely on the Long Island Expressway. It struck a sedan from behind. The sedan driver, a 45-year-old man, suffered neck injuries and whiplash.
According to the police report, a tractor truck diesel traveling westbound on the Long Island Expressway changed lanes unsafely and struck the center front end of a sedan, also westbound. The sedan's 45-year-old male driver was injured, suffering neck injuries and whiplash. The report lists 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as the contributing factor. The sedan driver was conscious, not ejected, and wore a lap belt and harness. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.
Sedan Driver Injured After Sudden Swerve▸A sedan slammed its left front into an object on the Long Island Expressway. The driver, alone, suffered a concussion and arm injuries. Police cite reaction to another vehicle. No others hurt.
According to the police report, a 35-year-old man driving a 2018 Toyota sedan westbound on the Long Island Expressway was injured when his car struck an object with its left front bumper. The driver was alone in the vehicle and suffered a concussion and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report lists 'Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle' as a contributing factor, showing the driver’s response to another vehicle led to the crash. The driver was wearing a lap belt and harness, was not ejected, and remained conscious. No other people or vehicles were involved or injured.
Bus Rear-Ends SUV on Long Island Expressway▸A bus struck a stopped SUV on the Long Island Expressway. The SUV driver, a 65-year-old man, suffered head injuries and whiplash. The bus had defective brakes. Both vehicles were damaged at their centers. The driver was conscious and restrained.
According to the police report, a bus traveling west on the Long Island Expressway rear-ended a stopped SUV also heading west. The SUV driver, a 65-year-old man, was injured with head trauma and whiplash but remained conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists "Brakes Defective" as a contributing factor for the bus, indicating mechanical failure played a role. The bus impacted the center front end of the SUV, which was damaged at its center back end. Both drivers were licensed and operating vehicles in traffic. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The crash highlights the danger of vehicle defects in causing rear-end collisions.
A sedan slammed its left front into an object on the Long Island Expressway. The driver, alone, suffered a concussion and arm injuries. Police cite reaction to another vehicle. No others hurt.
According to the police report, a 35-year-old man driving a 2018 Toyota sedan westbound on the Long Island Expressway was injured when his car struck an object with its left front bumper. The driver was alone in the vehicle and suffered a concussion and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report lists 'Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle' as a contributing factor, showing the driver’s response to another vehicle led to the crash. The driver was wearing a lap belt and harness, was not ejected, and remained conscious. No other people or vehicles were involved or injured.
Bus Rear-Ends SUV on Long Island Expressway▸A bus struck a stopped SUV on the Long Island Expressway. The SUV driver, a 65-year-old man, suffered head injuries and whiplash. The bus had defective brakes. Both vehicles were damaged at their centers. The driver was conscious and restrained.
According to the police report, a bus traveling west on the Long Island Expressway rear-ended a stopped SUV also heading west. The SUV driver, a 65-year-old man, was injured with head trauma and whiplash but remained conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists "Brakes Defective" as a contributing factor for the bus, indicating mechanical failure played a role. The bus impacted the center front end of the SUV, which was damaged at its center back end. Both drivers were licensed and operating vehicles in traffic. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The crash highlights the danger of vehicle defects in causing rear-end collisions.
A bus struck a stopped SUV on the Long Island Expressway. The SUV driver, a 65-year-old man, suffered head injuries and whiplash. The bus had defective brakes. Both vehicles were damaged at their centers. The driver was conscious and restrained.
According to the police report, a bus traveling west on the Long Island Expressway rear-ended a stopped SUV also heading west. The SUV driver, a 65-year-old man, was injured with head trauma and whiplash but remained conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists "Brakes Defective" as a contributing factor for the bus, indicating mechanical failure played a role. The bus impacted the center front end of the SUV, which was damaged at its center back end. Both drivers were licensed and operating vehicles in traffic. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The crash highlights the danger of vehicle defects in causing rear-end collisions.