Who’s Injuring and Killing Pedestrians in Jamaica?
Jamaica Bleeds While Leaders Stall: Demand Safe Streets Now
Jamaica: Jan 1, 2022 - Jul 19, 2025
The Toll in Jamaica: Lives Shattered, Streets Unchanged
In the past year, Jamaica saw 1 killed, 5 seriously hurt, and 475 injured in 766 crashes. The numbers do not bleed, but the people do. Last month, a 16-year-old was left with severe facial wounds after a moped and taxi collided on Hillside Avenue. The cause: unsafe speed and a bad lane change. The boy survived. Many do not.
Pedestrians, cyclists, and children remain at risk. In the last twelve months, 42 children were injured on these streets. One person over 55 died. The roll call of pain is long, and it does not end.
“I Went This Way and That Way”: The Human Cost
On July 11, an MTA bus in Queens jumped the curb and struck a pole, injuring eight. Ken Baur, a passenger, said, “I was all the way in the back and all of a sudden the bus hit the curb, I guess, jumped the curb, I went this way and that way and banged into the side of the bus.” The driver had fallen asleep. The MTA pulled him from service. The investigation is not over. The injuries were called minor. For the people on that bus, the memory will not be.
A few blocks away, a 56-year-old man was killed crossing Hillside Avenue. He was not at a crosswalk. The SUV kept going straight. The man did not.
Leadership: Votes, Delays, and the Fight for Safer Streets
Local leaders have taken some steps. State Senator Leroy Comrie voted yes on the Stop Super Speeders Act, a bill to force repeat speeders to install speed-limiting devices. He also voted to extend school speed zones. These are steps, not leaps.
But the pace is slow. It still takes years to get a speed hump. The city can lower speed limits to 20 mph, but has not done so everywhere. The carnage continues.
The Next Step: Demand Action Now
Every day of delay is another day of blood on the street. Call your council member. Call the mayor. Demand a 20 mph speed limit. Demand speed cameras. Demand streets where a child can cross without fear.
Do not wait for another name to be added to the list.
Frequently Asked Questions
▸ Where does Jamaica sit politically?
▸ What types of vehicles caused injuries and deaths to pedestrians in Jamaica?
▸ Are these crashes just 'accidents'?
▸ What can local politicians do to stop traffic violence?
▸ How many people have been killed or seriously injured in Jamaica recently?
▸ Who is most at risk in Jamaica?
▸ What is CrashCount?
Citations
▸ Citations
- MTA Bus Slams Curb, Injures Seven, CBS New York, Published 2025-07-11
- Bus Jumps Curb, Eight Injured In Flushing, ABC7, Published 2025-07-11
- File S 4045, Open States, Published 2025-06-11
- #StuckAtDOT: It Takes Years (and Years) to Get a Speed Hump in this City, streetsblog.org, Published 2022-11-11
Other Representatives
District 29
232-06A Merrick Blvd., Springfield Gardens, NY 11413
Room 717, Legislative Office Building, Albany, NY 12248
District 27
172-12 Linden Boulevard, St. Albans, NY 11434
718-527-4356
250 Broadway, Suite 1850, New York, NY 10007
212-788-6984
District 14
113-43 Farmers Blvd., St. Albans, NY 11412
Room 913, Legislative Office Building, Albany, NY 12247
▸ Other Geographies
Jamaica Jamaica sits in Queens, Precinct 103, District 27, AD 29, SD 14, Queens CB12.
▸ See also
Traffic Safety Timeline for Jamaica
2Driver Distraction Injures Child, Woman in Queens Crash▸Two sedans slammed together on 138 Street in Queens. An 8-year-old girl and a 49-year-old woman, both passengers, suffered bruises. Police cite driver distraction as the cause.
According to the police report, two sedans collided on 138 Street in Queens. Both vehicles were going straight when they struck head-on. The crash injured two passengers: an 8-year-old girl in the left rear seat and a 49-year-old woman in the front passenger seat. Both were conscious and suffered contusions—one to the face, one to the back. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor for both drivers. No other causes are noted. Both injured passengers wore lap belts and harnesses. The collision underscores the danger of driver distraction.
Int 1069-2024Williams co-sponsors bill to shorten commercial vehicle parking times, safety impact neutral.▸Council bill slashes legal parking time for big rigs. Ninety minutes max for tractor-trailers. Three hours for other commercial trucks. Streets clear faster. Heavy metal moves on.
Int 1069-2024, now in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, was introduced September 26, 2024. The bill reads: "reducing the maximum time commercial vehicles may park." Sponsored by Kevin C. Riley and 23 others, it limits parking to three hours for most commercial vehicles, and 90 minutes for tractor-trailers, unless signs say otherwise. The law takes effect 120 days after passage. Council aims to keep streets less clogged by oversized trucks. No safety analyst note was provided, but the bill targets long-term truck storage on city streets.
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File Int 1069-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-09-26
Int 0346-2024Williams votes yes to decriminalize jaywalking, boosting pedestrian safety citywide.▸Council ends jaywalking penalties. Pedestrians now cross anywhere, any time. No summons. Law strips drivers of excuses. Streets shift. Power tilts to people on foot.
Int 0346-2024, now enacted, rewrites New York’s pedestrian rules. The bill, heard by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, passed on September 26, 2024, and became law on October 26, 2024. Its title: “A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to pedestrian crossing guidelines and right of way.” Sponsored by Council Member Tiffany Cabán and co-sponsored by Narcisse, Won, Hanif, Hudson, and Restler, the law lets pedestrians cross streets anywhere, even against signals. No more tickets for crossing outside crosswalks. The Department of Transportation must educate all street users on new rights and responsibilities. The law removes a tool police used to target walkers. It shifts blame from people on foot to the system and those behind the wheel.
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File Int 0346-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-09-26
Taxi Rear-Ends Sedan on Hillside Avenue▸A taxi stopped in traffic was struck from behind by a sedan traveling west on Hillside Avenue in Queens. The sedan driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Police cited driver inattention and distraction as the cause of the crash.
According to the police report, a collision occurred on Hillside Avenue in Queens involving a taxi and a sedan. The taxi was stopped in traffic when the sedan, traveling west, struck it from behind. The sedan's driver, a 43-year-old male occupant, sustained neck injuries and complained of whiplash. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor to the crash. Both vehicles sustained damage at their center rear and front ends respectively. The sedan driver was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected from the vehicle. The taxi driver was licensed and operating the vehicle lawfully. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors. The crash highlights the dangers posed by driver distraction in traffic conditions.
Sedan and Pick-up Truck Collide on 183 Street▸A sedan making a left turn and a pick-up truck turning right collided on 183 Street in Queens. The sedan driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Police cited driver inattention and distraction as key factors in the crash.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 19:50 on 183 Street near Liberty Avenue in Queens. A 59-year-old female sedan driver, who was making a left turn, collided with a pick-up truck making a right turn. The point of impact was the left side doors of the sedan and the left front bumper of the truck. The sedan driver sustained neck injuries and whiplash, was conscious, and was wearing a lap belt and harness. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor for both vehicles. No other contributing factors involving the victim were noted. The collision highlights the dangers of driver distraction and inattention in multi-vehicle turning scenarios.
2Pickup Slams SUV on Van Wyck Expressway; Passengers Hurt▸Pickup truck struck SUV from behind on Van Wyck Expressway. Two rear passengers, a toddler and a woman, suffered shock and pain. Both vehicles damaged. Police report lists no driver errors.
According to the police report, at 21:58 on Van Wyck Expressway in Queens, a northbound 2007 pickup truck struck the center rear of a 2021 SUV traveling in the same direction. The pickup's front and the SUV's rear were damaged. Two passengers in the SUV were injured: a 2-year-old boy in a child restraint and a 27-year-old woman with a lap belt and harness. Both suffered shock and pain, with injuries to the entire body and back. The report lists contributing factors as 'Unspecified' and does not cite any driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
Taxi U-Turn Collides with SUV, Passenger Injured▸A taxi making an improper U-turn struck the right rear quarter of a westbound SUV on Queens’ 146 Street. The SUV’s front passenger suffered knee and lower leg injuries, sustaining bruises but remaining conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on 146 Street near Hillside Avenue in Queens at 15:16. A taxi driver, licensed in New York, was making an improper U-turn when the taxi's left front bumper collided with the right rear quarter panel of a westbound Ford SUV. The SUV had two occupants, including a 31-year-old male front passenger who was injured. The passenger, restrained by a lap belt and harness, sustained contusions and injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report identifies "Turning Improperly" as a contributing factor, highlighting the taxi driver's error. No contributing factors related to the passenger were noted.
Distracted SUV Driver Hits Pedestrian in Queens▸SUV struck a 31-year-old man crossing Hillside Avenue with the signal. Driver was distracted and failed to yield. Victim suffered a severe facial fracture but stayed conscious.
According to the police report, a 2013 Nissan SUV traveling east on Hillside Avenue in Queens made a right turn and struck a 31-year-old male pedestrian who was crossing with the signal at the intersection with 185 Street. The pedestrian suffered a distorted facial fracture and dislocation. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The SUV hit the pedestrian at the center front end but sustained no damage. The victim remained conscious after the crash. No contributing factors were assigned to the pedestrian.
16-Year-Old Pedestrian Injured Crossing With Signal▸A 16-year-old male pedestrian suffered abdominal and pelvic injuries after being struck at an intersection on Jamaica Avenue in Queens. The BMW involved showed no damage. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal, according to the police report.
According to the police report, a 16-year-old male pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Jamaica Avenue and Brewer Boulevard in Queens at 6:41 PM. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when struck by a BMW traveling westbound, which was going straight ahead. The point of impact was the center front end of the vehicle. The pedestrian sustained contusions and bruises to the abdomen and pelvis, with an injury severity rated as moderate (3). The vehicle showed no damage, and the report lists unspecified contributing factors without citing driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene. No helmet or other safety equipment was noted, nor were any victim behaviors listed as contributing factors.
SUV Strikes Parked Sedan, Driver Unconscious▸A westbound SUV collided with a parked sedan on Liverpool Street in Queens. The SUV driver, a 23-year-old man, suffered a head injury and lost consciousness. The impact damaged the sedan’s right rear bumper and the SUV’s left front quarter panel.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 4:55 AM on Liverpool Street in Queens. The driver of the westbound SUV, a 23-year-old male occupant, was injured with a head injury and lost consciousness, sustaining a concussion. The SUV struck the right rear bumper of a parked sedan, causing damage to the sedan’s right rear bumper and the SUV’s left front quarter panel. The report lists the SUV driver’s contributing factor as 'Lost Consciousness,' indicating a critical driver impairment during the crash. The parked sedan was unoccupied at the time. The driver was restrained with a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. No other driver errors or victim behaviors were cited in the report.
Chain-Reaction Crash on Jamaica Avenue Injures Driver▸A chain-reaction collision on Jamaica Avenue in Queens left a 40-year-old male driver with neck injuries and whiplash. According to the police report, multiple vehicles traveling west collided, with failure to maintain safe distance cited as the cause.
At 8:50 AM on Jamaica Avenue in Queens, a chain-reaction crash involved three vehicles traveling westbound, according to the police report. The first vehicle, a 2018 Honda SUV, was struck in the center front end. Behind it, a 2014 Toyota sedan collided into the center back end of the Honda. Finally, a 2019 Ford SUV making a left turn was struck in the center back end. The report lists "Following Too Closely" as the contributing factor for the collisions. A 40-year-old male driver, occupant of one of the vehicles, sustained neck injuries and whiplash but was not ejected and remained conscious. The driver was wearing a lap belt. The police report does not cite any contributing factors related to the victim's behavior. The crash highlights driver errors in maintaining safe distances and controlling vehicle speed in traffic.
2Two-Vehicle Collision on Hillside Avenue Injures Drivers▸A multi-vehicle crash on Hillside Avenue in Queens left two drivers injured with neck contusions. Both drivers were conscious and restrained. Police cite driver inattention and distraction as primary causes, with one driver also following too closely.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 7:05 AM on Hillside Avenue in Queens involving a 2016 BMW SUV traveling west and a 2018 Toyota sedan making a left turn southbound. Both drivers suffered neck injuries classified as contusions and bruises but remained conscious and were wearing lap belts and harnesses. The report identifies driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors for both drivers, with the Toyota driver also cited for following too closely. The impact was centered on the front ends of both vehicles. A third vehicle, a 2025 Honda SUV, was also involved but the report does not list injuries or contributing factors for that driver. The data highlights driver errors as the cause of the collision, with no mention of victim fault or pedestrian involvement.
Int 0745-2024Williams is absent as Council passes neutral-impact micromobility data transparency bill.▸City law now forces DOT to reveal where bikes and scooters go. Streets and bridges, protected or not. Data goes public. Riders’ movement, danger, and safety projects laid bare. No more hiding the facts.
Int 0745-2024, now enacted, came through the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. It was introduced April 11, 2024, and passed on August 15, 2024. The law orders the Department of Transportation to post current bicycle and micromobility ridership data online, updated monthly or at least yearly. The matter summary reads: 'requiring the department of transportation to provide information about bicycle and other micromobility device activity.' Council Member Selvena N. Brooks-Powers led as primary sponsor, joined by Farías, Restler, Hudson, Schulman, and others. The law demands transparency on where riders travel and what DOT does to keep them safe. This opens the books on bike movement and exposes gaps in protection.
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File Int 0745-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-08-15
2Two SUVs Collide on Queens Avenue Injuring Two▸Two sport utility vehicles collided on 93 Avenue in Queens. Both drivers were traveling east when impact occurred on the left side doors of one SUV and the right front bumper of the other. Two occupants suffered neck injuries but remained conscious.
According to the police report, the crash involved two station wagons/SUVs traveling eastbound on 168-19 93 Avenue in Queens at 8:20 p.m. Both vehicles were going straight ahead when the collision occurred. The point of impact was the left side doors of a 2022 Dodge SUV and the right front bumper of a 2019 Jeep SUV. The driver of the Dodge SUV, a 35-year-old male, sustained neck injuries classified as injury severity 3 and was conscious at the scene. A 58-year-old female passenger in the Jeep SUV also suffered neck injuries with the same severity and remained conscious. Both occupants were not ejected from their vehicles. The police report lists contributing factors as unspecified, providing no explicit driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The report focuses on the collision dynamics and resulting injuries without attributing fault to either driver.
4Two SUVs Collide on Queens 148 Street▸Two sport utility vehicles collided on 148 Street in Queens, injuring four occupants. The impact struck the right front bumper of one SUV and the left front bumper of the other. All injured remained conscious but suffered internal injuries.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 18:05 on 148 Street in Queens involving two sport utility vehicles. One SUV, traveling north, was struck on its right front bumper by another SUV making a right turn westbound, impacting its left front bumper. Four occupants were injured: a 63-year-old female driver and three passengers aged 42, 54, and 39. All were conscious and sustained internal injuries to various body parts including the entire body, hip-upper leg, back, and neck. The report lists the contributing factors as unspecified, with no clear driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding noted. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors.
E-Bike Turns, Strikes Woman Exiting Car▸An e-bike rider turned on 165th Street, failed to yield, and struck a woman stepping from a car. She fell hard, blood pooling, her leg torn open. The rider kept going. The street bore witness. No damage to the bike. Only flesh.
A woman, age 54, was seriously injured on 165th Street near Jamaica Avenue in Queens when an e-bike rider making a right turn struck her as she stepped down from a car, according to the police report. The report states the e-bike 'did not stop' and that the rider 'kept going.' The woman suffered severe lacerations to her lower leg, with blood visible on the pavement. The police report identifies 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the sole contributing factor, explicitly attributing the crash to the e-bike rider's actions. The victim was not at an intersection and was in the process of getting on or off a vehicle when struck. No damage was reported to the e-bike. The narrative centers the impact and aftermath, underscoring the consequences of driver error.
Unlicensed Scooter Strikes Sedan's Left Side▸A 29-year-old sedan driver suffered knee and lower leg injuries after a motorscooter collided with the vehicle's left side doors. The scooter driver was unlicensed. Both vehicles were traveling straight when the impact occurred on 150 Street in Queens.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 7:00 PM on 150 Street in Queens. A sedan traveling west was struck on its left side doors by a motorscooter traveling north. The sedan driver, a 29-year-old male, sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, and was reported to be in shock with complaints of pain or nausea. The scooter driver was unlicensed, a critical factor in this collision. Both vehicles were moving straight ahead prior to impact. The report lists no contributing factors for the sedan driver but notes the scooter driver’s lack of a valid license. The collision damaged the left side doors of the sedan and the center front end of the scooter. No ejections occurred. The report does not cite any victim behaviors as contributing factors.
Inexperienced Driver Hits E-Scooter Rider▸An SUV driver with inexperience struck an eastbound e-scooter making a left turn on 150 Street in Queens. The e-scooter driver, a 49-year-old woman, suffered knee and lower leg contusions. The crash caused no vehicle damage but left one injured.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 17:59 on 150 Street in Queens. The SUV was traveling south, going straight ahead, while the e-scooter was traveling east and making a left turn. The point of impact was the center front end of the SUV, which caused no vehicle damage. The e-scooter driver, a 49-year-old female, was injured with contusions to her knee and lower leg but was conscious and not ejected. The report cites 'Driver Inexperience' as a contributing factor, indicating the SUV driver’s error led to the collision. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. The incident highlights the dangers posed by inexperienced drivers to vulnerable micromobility users.
Multi-Vehicle Collision Injures Queens Driver▸A westbound sedan driver suffered back injuries in a multi-vehicle crash on Liberty Avenue. The impact involved several vehicles, including a concrete mixer and another sedan. Police cite multiple vehicular factors contributing to the collision.
According to the police report, at 10:40 AM on Liberty Avenue in Queens, a collision occurred involving multiple vehicles traveling westbound. The crash involved a 2020 Ford sedan, a 2015 Toyota sedan, and a 2014 concrete mixer truck. The Ford sedan driver, a 45-year-old male occupant, was injured with back contusions but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report lists 'Other Vehicular' as the contributing factor multiple times, indicating driver errors or vehicle-related issues from more than one driver. The Ford sedan sustained center back end damage, while the Toyota was impacted on the right rear quarter panel, and the concrete mixer had damage to its left front bumper. The injured driver was using a lap belt and harness. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors.
2Two-Vehicle Collision Injures Child Passengers Queens▸A sedan and a pick-up truck collided on Sutphin Boulevard, injuring two young passengers. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage. The crash involved driver inattention and traffic control violations, leaving children in shock with unknown injuries.
According to the police report, a collision occurred on Sutphin Boulevard in Queens involving a 2015 Nissan sedan and a 2012 Dodge pick-up truck, both traveling north. The sedan was making a right turn while the pick-up truck was making a left turn when they collided front-end to front-end. The report cites driver errors including 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors. Two child passengers, ages 5 and 7, were injured and experienced shock. Neither was ejected from the vehicles, and both sustained injuries of unknown severity. The 5-year-old was seated in the middle rear seat of the sedan, and the 7-year-old was in the left rear passenger seat of the pick-up truck. Both children were unrestrained and had no visible complaints. The crash highlights the dangers of driver distraction and failure to obey traffic controls, resulting in harm to vulnerable child occupants.
Two sedans slammed together on 138 Street in Queens. An 8-year-old girl and a 49-year-old woman, both passengers, suffered bruises. Police cite driver distraction as the cause.
According to the police report, two sedans collided on 138 Street in Queens. Both vehicles were going straight when they struck head-on. The crash injured two passengers: an 8-year-old girl in the left rear seat and a 49-year-old woman in the front passenger seat. Both were conscious and suffered contusions—one to the face, one to the back. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor for both drivers. No other causes are noted. Both injured passengers wore lap belts and harnesses. The collision underscores the danger of driver distraction.
Int 1069-2024Williams co-sponsors bill to shorten commercial vehicle parking times, safety impact neutral.▸Council bill slashes legal parking time for big rigs. Ninety minutes max for tractor-trailers. Three hours for other commercial trucks. Streets clear faster. Heavy metal moves on.
Int 1069-2024, now in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, was introduced September 26, 2024. The bill reads: "reducing the maximum time commercial vehicles may park." Sponsored by Kevin C. Riley and 23 others, it limits parking to three hours for most commercial vehicles, and 90 minutes for tractor-trailers, unless signs say otherwise. The law takes effect 120 days after passage. Council aims to keep streets less clogged by oversized trucks. No safety analyst note was provided, but the bill targets long-term truck storage on city streets.
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File Int 1069-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-09-26
Int 0346-2024Williams votes yes to decriminalize jaywalking, boosting pedestrian safety citywide.▸Council ends jaywalking penalties. Pedestrians now cross anywhere, any time. No summons. Law strips drivers of excuses. Streets shift. Power tilts to people on foot.
Int 0346-2024, now enacted, rewrites New York’s pedestrian rules. The bill, heard by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, passed on September 26, 2024, and became law on October 26, 2024. Its title: “A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to pedestrian crossing guidelines and right of way.” Sponsored by Council Member Tiffany Cabán and co-sponsored by Narcisse, Won, Hanif, Hudson, and Restler, the law lets pedestrians cross streets anywhere, even against signals. No more tickets for crossing outside crosswalks. The Department of Transportation must educate all street users on new rights and responsibilities. The law removes a tool police used to target walkers. It shifts blame from people on foot to the system and those behind the wheel.
-
File Int 0346-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-09-26
Taxi Rear-Ends Sedan on Hillside Avenue▸A taxi stopped in traffic was struck from behind by a sedan traveling west on Hillside Avenue in Queens. The sedan driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Police cited driver inattention and distraction as the cause of the crash.
According to the police report, a collision occurred on Hillside Avenue in Queens involving a taxi and a sedan. The taxi was stopped in traffic when the sedan, traveling west, struck it from behind. The sedan's driver, a 43-year-old male occupant, sustained neck injuries and complained of whiplash. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor to the crash. Both vehicles sustained damage at their center rear and front ends respectively. The sedan driver was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected from the vehicle. The taxi driver was licensed and operating the vehicle lawfully. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors. The crash highlights the dangers posed by driver distraction in traffic conditions.
Sedan and Pick-up Truck Collide on 183 Street▸A sedan making a left turn and a pick-up truck turning right collided on 183 Street in Queens. The sedan driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Police cited driver inattention and distraction as key factors in the crash.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 19:50 on 183 Street near Liberty Avenue in Queens. A 59-year-old female sedan driver, who was making a left turn, collided with a pick-up truck making a right turn. The point of impact was the left side doors of the sedan and the left front bumper of the truck. The sedan driver sustained neck injuries and whiplash, was conscious, and was wearing a lap belt and harness. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor for both vehicles. No other contributing factors involving the victim were noted. The collision highlights the dangers of driver distraction and inattention in multi-vehicle turning scenarios.
2Pickup Slams SUV on Van Wyck Expressway; Passengers Hurt▸Pickup truck struck SUV from behind on Van Wyck Expressway. Two rear passengers, a toddler and a woman, suffered shock and pain. Both vehicles damaged. Police report lists no driver errors.
According to the police report, at 21:58 on Van Wyck Expressway in Queens, a northbound 2007 pickup truck struck the center rear of a 2021 SUV traveling in the same direction. The pickup's front and the SUV's rear were damaged. Two passengers in the SUV were injured: a 2-year-old boy in a child restraint and a 27-year-old woman with a lap belt and harness. Both suffered shock and pain, with injuries to the entire body and back. The report lists contributing factors as 'Unspecified' and does not cite any driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
Taxi U-Turn Collides with SUV, Passenger Injured▸A taxi making an improper U-turn struck the right rear quarter of a westbound SUV on Queens’ 146 Street. The SUV’s front passenger suffered knee and lower leg injuries, sustaining bruises but remaining conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on 146 Street near Hillside Avenue in Queens at 15:16. A taxi driver, licensed in New York, was making an improper U-turn when the taxi's left front bumper collided with the right rear quarter panel of a westbound Ford SUV. The SUV had two occupants, including a 31-year-old male front passenger who was injured. The passenger, restrained by a lap belt and harness, sustained contusions and injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report identifies "Turning Improperly" as a contributing factor, highlighting the taxi driver's error. No contributing factors related to the passenger were noted.
Distracted SUV Driver Hits Pedestrian in Queens▸SUV struck a 31-year-old man crossing Hillside Avenue with the signal. Driver was distracted and failed to yield. Victim suffered a severe facial fracture but stayed conscious.
According to the police report, a 2013 Nissan SUV traveling east on Hillside Avenue in Queens made a right turn and struck a 31-year-old male pedestrian who was crossing with the signal at the intersection with 185 Street. The pedestrian suffered a distorted facial fracture and dislocation. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The SUV hit the pedestrian at the center front end but sustained no damage. The victim remained conscious after the crash. No contributing factors were assigned to the pedestrian.
16-Year-Old Pedestrian Injured Crossing With Signal▸A 16-year-old male pedestrian suffered abdominal and pelvic injuries after being struck at an intersection on Jamaica Avenue in Queens. The BMW involved showed no damage. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal, according to the police report.
According to the police report, a 16-year-old male pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Jamaica Avenue and Brewer Boulevard in Queens at 6:41 PM. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when struck by a BMW traveling westbound, which was going straight ahead. The point of impact was the center front end of the vehicle. The pedestrian sustained contusions and bruises to the abdomen and pelvis, with an injury severity rated as moderate (3). The vehicle showed no damage, and the report lists unspecified contributing factors without citing driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene. No helmet or other safety equipment was noted, nor were any victim behaviors listed as contributing factors.
SUV Strikes Parked Sedan, Driver Unconscious▸A westbound SUV collided with a parked sedan on Liverpool Street in Queens. The SUV driver, a 23-year-old man, suffered a head injury and lost consciousness. The impact damaged the sedan’s right rear bumper and the SUV’s left front quarter panel.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 4:55 AM on Liverpool Street in Queens. The driver of the westbound SUV, a 23-year-old male occupant, was injured with a head injury and lost consciousness, sustaining a concussion. The SUV struck the right rear bumper of a parked sedan, causing damage to the sedan’s right rear bumper and the SUV’s left front quarter panel. The report lists the SUV driver’s contributing factor as 'Lost Consciousness,' indicating a critical driver impairment during the crash. The parked sedan was unoccupied at the time. The driver was restrained with a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. No other driver errors or victim behaviors were cited in the report.
Chain-Reaction Crash on Jamaica Avenue Injures Driver▸A chain-reaction collision on Jamaica Avenue in Queens left a 40-year-old male driver with neck injuries and whiplash. According to the police report, multiple vehicles traveling west collided, with failure to maintain safe distance cited as the cause.
At 8:50 AM on Jamaica Avenue in Queens, a chain-reaction crash involved three vehicles traveling westbound, according to the police report. The first vehicle, a 2018 Honda SUV, was struck in the center front end. Behind it, a 2014 Toyota sedan collided into the center back end of the Honda. Finally, a 2019 Ford SUV making a left turn was struck in the center back end. The report lists "Following Too Closely" as the contributing factor for the collisions. A 40-year-old male driver, occupant of one of the vehicles, sustained neck injuries and whiplash but was not ejected and remained conscious. The driver was wearing a lap belt. The police report does not cite any contributing factors related to the victim's behavior. The crash highlights driver errors in maintaining safe distances and controlling vehicle speed in traffic.
2Two-Vehicle Collision on Hillside Avenue Injures Drivers▸A multi-vehicle crash on Hillside Avenue in Queens left two drivers injured with neck contusions. Both drivers were conscious and restrained. Police cite driver inattention and distraction as primary causes, with one driver also following too closely.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 7:05 AM on Hillside Avenue in Queens involving a 2016 BMW SUV traveling west and a 2018 Toyota sedan making a left turn southbound. Both drivers suffered neck injuries classified as contusions and bruises but remained conscious and were wearing lap belts and harnesses. The report identifies driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors for both drivers, with the Toyota driver also cited for following too closely. The impact was centered on the front ends of both vehicles. A third vehicle, a 2025 Honda SUV, was also involved but the report does not list injuries or contributing factors for that driver. The data highlights driver errors as the cause of the collision, with no mention of victim fault or pedestrian involvement.
Int 0745-2024Williams is absent as Council passes neutral-impact micromobility data transparency bill.▸City law now forces DOT to reveal where bikes and scooters go. Streets and bridges, protected or not. Data goes public. Riders’ movement, danger, and safety projects laid bare. No more hiding the facts.
Int 0745-2024, now enacted, came through the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. It was introduced April 11, 2024, and passed on August 15, 2024. The law orders the Department of Transportation to post current bicycle and micromobility ridership data online, updated monthly or at least yearly. The matter summary reads: 'requiring the department of transportation to provide information about bicycle and other micromobility device activity.' Council Member Selvena N. Brooks-Powers led as primary sponsor, joined by Farías, Restler, Hudson, Schulman, and others. The law demands transparency on where riders travel and what DOT does to keep them safe. This opens the books on bike movement and exposes gaps in protection.
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File Int 0745-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-08-15
2Two SUVs Collide on Queens Avenue Injuring Two▸Two sport utility vehicles collided on 93 Avenue in Queens. Both drivers were traveling east when impact occurred on the left side doors of one SUV and the right front bumper of the other. Two occupants suffered neck injuries but remained conscious.
According to the police report, the crash involved two station wagons/SUVs traveling eastbound on 168-19 93 Avenue in Queens at 8:20 p.m. Both vehicles were going straight ahead when the collision occurred. The point of impact was the left side doors of a 2022 Dodge SUV and the right front bumper of a 2019 Jeep SUV. The driver of the Dodge SUV, a 35-year-old male, sustained neck injuries classified as injury severity 3 and was conscious at the scene. A 58-year-old female passenger in the Jeep SUV also suffered neck injuries with the same severity and remained conscious. Both occupants were not ejected from their vehicles. The police report lists contributing factors as unspecified, providing no explicit driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The report focuses on the collision dynamics and resulting injuries without attributing fault to either driver.
4Two SUVs Collide on Queens 148 Street▸Two sport utility vehicles collided on 148 Street in Queens, injuring four occupants. The impact struck the right front bumper of one SUV and the left front bumper of the other. All injured remained conscious but suffered internal injuries.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 18:05 on 148 Street in Queens involving two sport utility vehicles. One SUV, traveling north, was struck on its right front bumper by another SUV making a right turn westbound, impacting its left front bumper. Four occupants were injured: a 63-year-old female driver and three passengers aged 42, 54, and 39. All were conscious and sustained internal injuries to various body parts including the entire body, hip-upper leg, back, and neck. The report lists the contributing factors as unspecified, with no clear driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding noted. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors.
E-Bike Turns, Strikes Woman Exiting Car▸An e-bike rider turned on 165th Street, failed to yield, and struck a woman stepping from a car. She fell hard, blood pooling, her leg torn open. The rider kept going. The street bore witness. No damage to the bike. Only flesh.
A woman, age 54, was seriously injured on 165th Street near Jamaica Avenue in Queens when an e-bike rider making a right turn struck her as she stepped down from a car, according to the police report. The report states the e-bike 'did not stop' and that the rider 'kept going.' The woman suffered severe lacerations to her lower leg, with blood visible on the pavement. The police report identifies 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the sole contributing factor, explicitly attributing the crash to the e-bike rider's actions. The victim was not at an intersection and was in the process of getting on or off a vehicle when struck. No damage was reported to the e-bike. The narrative centers the impact and aftermath, underscoring the consequences of driver error.
Unlicensed Scooter Strikes Sedan's Left Side▸A 29-year-old sedan driver suffered knee and lower leg injuries after a motorscooter collided with the vehicle's left side doors. The scooter driver was unlicensed. Both vehicles were traveling straight when the impact occurred on 150 Street in Queens.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 7:00 PM on 150 Street in Queens. A sedan traveling west was struck on its left side doors by a motorscooter traveling north. The sedan driver, a 29-year-old male, sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, and was reported to be in shock with complaints of pain or nausea. The scooter driver was unlicensed, a critical factor in this collision. Both vehicles were moving straight ahead prior to impact. The report lists no contributing factors for the sedan driver but notes the scooter driver’s lack of a valid license. The collision damaged the left side doors of the sedan and the center front end of the scooter. No ejections occurred. The report does not cite any victim behaviors as contributing factors.
Inexperienced Driver Hits E-Scooter Rider▸An SUV driver with inexperience struck an eastbound e-scooter making a left turn on 150 Street in Queens. The e-scooter driver, a 49-year-old woman, suffered knee and lower leg contusions. The crash caused no vehicle damage but left one injured.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 17:59 on 150 Street in Queens. The SUV was traveling south, going straight ahead, while the e-scooter was traveling east and making a left turn. The point of impact was the center front end of the SUV, which caused no vehicle damage. The e-scooter driver, a 49-year-old female, was injured with contusions to her knee and lower leg but was conscious and not ejected. The report cites 'Driver Inexperience' as a contributing factor, indicating the SUV driver’s error led to the collision. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. The incident highlights the dangers posed by inexperienced drivers to vulnerable micromobility users.
Multi-Vehicle Collision Injures Queens Driver▸A westbound sedan driver suffered back injuries in a multi-vehicle crash on Liberty Avenue. The impact involved several vehicles, including a concrete mixer and another sedan. Police cite multiple vehicular factors contributing to the collision.
According to the police report, at 10:40 AM on Liberty Avenue in Queens, a collision occurred involving multiple vehicles traveling westbound. The crash involved a 2020 Ford sedan, a 2015 Toyota sedan, and a 2014 concrete mixer truck. The Ford sedan driver, a 45-year-old male occupant, was injured with back contusions but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report lists 'Other Vehicular' as the contributing factor multiple times, indicating driver errors or vehicle-related issues from more than one driver. The Ford sedan sustained center back end damage, while the Toyota was impacted on the right rear quarter panel, and the concrete mixer had damage to its left front bumper. The injured driver was using a lap belt and harness. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors.
2Two-Vehicle Collision Injures Child Passengers Queens▸A sedan and a pick-up truck collided on Sutphin Boulevard, injuring two young passengers. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage. The crash involved driver inattention and traffic control violations, leaving children in shock with unknown injuries.
According to the police report, a collision occurred on Sutphin Boulevard in Queens involving a 2015 Nissan sedan and a 2012 Dodge pick-up truck, both traveling north. The sedan was making a right turn while the pick-up truck was making a left turn when they collided front-end to front-end. The report cites driver errors including 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors. Two child passengers, ages 5 and 7, were injured and experienced shock. Neither was ejected from the vehicles, and both sustained injuries of unknown severity. The 5-year-old was seated in the middle rear seat of the sedan, and the 7-year-old was in the left rear passenger seat of the pick-up truck. Both children were unrestrained and had no visible complaints. The crash highlights the dangers of driver distraction and failure to obey traffic controls, resulting in harm to vulnerable child occupants.
Council bill slashes legal parking time for big rigs. Ninety minutes max for tractor-trailers. Three hours for other commercial trucks. Streets clear faster. Heavy metal moves on.
Int 1069-2024, now in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, was introduced September 26, 2024. The bill reads: "reducing the maximum time commercial vehicles may park." Sponsored by Kevin C. Riley and 23 others, it limits parking to three hours for most commercial vehicles, and 90 minutes for tractor-trailers, unless signs say otherwise. The law takes effect 120 days after passage. Council aims to keep streets less clogged by oversized trucks. No safety analyst note was provided, but the bill targets long-term truck storage on city streets.
- File Int 1069-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2024-09-26
Int 0346-2024Williams votes yes to decriminalize jaywalking, boosting pedestrian safety citywide.▸Council ends jaywalking penalties. Pedestrians now cross anywhere, any time. No summons. Law strips drivers of excuses. Streets shift. Power tilts to people on foot.
Int 0346-2024, now enacted, rewrites New York’s pedestrian rules. The bill, heard by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, passed on September 26, 2024, and became law on October 26, 2024. Its title: “A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to pedestrian crossing guidelines and right of way.” Sponsored by Council Member Tiffany Cabán and co-sponsored by Narcisse, Won, Hanif, Hudson, and Restler, the law lets pedestrians cross streets anywhere, even against signals. No more tickets for crossing outside crosswalks. The Department of Transportation must educate all street users on new rights and responsibilities. The law removes a tool police used to target walkers. It shifts blame from people on foot to the system and those behind the wheel.
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File Int 0346-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-09-26
Taxi Rear-Ends Sedan on Hillside Avenue▸A taxi stopped in traffic was struck from behind by a sedan traveling west on Hillside Avenue in Queens. The sedan driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Police cited driver inattention and distraction as the cause of the crash.
According to the police report, a collision occurred on Hillside Avenue in Queens involving a taxi and a sedan. The taxi was stopped in traffic when the sedan, traveling west, struck it from behind. The sedan's driver, a 43-year-old male occupant, sustained neck injuries and complained of whiplash. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor to the crash. Both vehicles sustained damage at their center rear and front ends respectively. The sedan driver was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected from the vehicle. The taxi driver was licensed and operating the vehicle lawfully. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors. The crash highlights the dangers posed by driver distraction in traffic conditions.
Sedan and Pick-up Truck Collide on 183 Street▸A sedan making a left turn and a pick-up truck turning right collided on 183 Street in Queens. The sedan driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Police cited driver inattention and distraction as key factors in the crash.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 19:50 on 183 Street near Liberty Avenue in Queens. A 59-year-old female sedan driver, who was making a left turn, collided with a pick-up truck making a right turn. The point of impact was the left side doors of the sedan and the left front bumper of the truck. The sedan driver sustained neck injuries and whiplash, was conscious, and was wearing a lap belt and harness. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor for both vehicles. No other contributing factors involving the victim were noted. The collision highlights the dangers of driver distraction and inattention in multi-vehicle turning scenarios.
2Pickup Slams SUV on Van Wyck Expressway; Passengers Hurt▸Pickup truck struck SUV from behind on Van Wyck Expressway. Two rear passengers, a toddler and a woman, suffered shock and pain. Both vehicles damaged. Police report lists no driver errors.
According to the police report, at 21:58 on Van Wyck Expressway in Queens, a northbound 2007 pickup truck struck the center rear of a 2021 SUV traveling in the same direction. The pickup's front and the SUV's rear were damaged. Two passengers in the SUV were injured: a 2-year-old boy in a child restraint and a 27-year-old woman with a lap belt and harness. Both suffered shock and pain, with injuries to the entire body and back. The report lists contributing factors as 'Unspecified' and does not cite any driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
Taxi U-Turn Collides with SUV, Passenger Injured▸A taxi making an improper U-turn struck the right rear quarter of a westbound SUV on Queens’ 146 Street. The SUV’s front passenger suffered knee and lower leg injuries, sustaining bruises but remaining conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on 146 Street near Hillside Avenue in Queens at 15:16. A taxi driver, licensed in New York, was making an improper U-turn when the taxi's left front bumper collided with the right rear quarter panel of a westbound Ford SUV. The SUV had two occupants, including a 31-year-old male front passenger who was injured. The passenger, restrained by a lap belt and harness, sustained contusions and injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report identifies "Turning Improperly" as a contributing factor, highlighting the taxi driver's error. No contributing factors related to the passenger were noted.
Distracted SUV Driver Hits Pedestrian in Queens▸SUV struck a 31-year-old man crossing Hillside Avenue with the signal. Driver was distracted and failed to yield. Victim suffered a severe facial fracture but stayed conscious.
According to the police report, a 2013 Nissan SUV traveling east on Hillside Avenue in Queens made a right turn and struck a 31-year-old male pedestrian who was crossing with the signal at the intersection with 185 Street. The pedestrian suffered a distorted facial fracture and dislocation. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The SUV hit the pedestrian at the center front end but sustained no damage. The victim remained conscious after the crash. No contributing factors were assigned to the pedestrian.
16-Year-Old Pedestrian Injured Crossing With Signal▸A 16-year-old male pedestrian suffered abdominal and pelvic injuries after being struck at an intersection on Jamaica Avenue in Queens. The BMW involved showed no damage. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal, according to the police report.
According to the police report, a 16-year-old male pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Jamaica Avenue and Brewer Boulevard in Queens at 6:41 PM. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when struck by a BMW traveling westbound, which was going straight ahead. The point of impact was the center front end of the vehicle. The pedestrian sustained contusions and bruises to the abdomen and pelvis, with an injury severity rated as moderate (3). The vehicle showed no damage, and the report lists unspecified contributing factors without citing driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene. No helmet or other safety equipment was noted, nor were any victim behaviors listed as contributing factors.
SUV Strikes Parked Sedan, Driver Unconscious▸A westbound SUV collided with a parked sedan on Liverpool Street in Queens. The SUV driver, a 23-year-old man, suffered a head injury and lost consciousness. The impact damaged the sedan’s right rear bumper and the SUV’s left front quarter panel.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 4:55 AM on Liverpool Street in Queens. The driver of the westbound SUV, a 23-year-old male occupant, was injured with a head injury and lost consciousness, sustaining a concussion. The SUV struck the right rear bumper of a parked sedan, causing damage to the sedan’s right rear bumper and the SUV’s left front quarter panel. The report lists the SUV driver’s contributing factor as 'Lost Consciousness,' indicating a critical driver impairment during the crash. The parked sedan was unoccupied at the time. The driver was restrained with a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. No other driver errors or victim behaviors were cited in the report.
Chain-Reaction Crash on Jamaica Avenue Injures Driver▸A chain-reaction collision on Jamaica Avenue in Queens left a 40-year-old male driver with neck injuries and whiplash. According to the police report, multiple vehicles traveling west collided, with failure to maintain safe distance cited as the cause.
At 8:50 AM on Jamaica Avenue in Queens, a chain-reaction crash involved three vehicles traveling westbound, according to the police report. The first vehicle, a 2018 Honda SUV, was struck in the center front end. Behind it, a 2014 Toyota sedan collided into the center back end of the Honda. Finally, a 2019 Ford SUV making a left turn was struck in the center back end. The report lists "Following Too Closely" as the contributing factor for the collisions. A 40-year-old male driver, occupant of one of the vehicles, sustained neck injuries and whiplash but was not ejected and remained conscious. The driver was wearing a lap belt. The police report does not cite any contributing factors related to the victim's behavior. The crash highlights driver errors in maintaining safe distances and controlling vehicle speed in traffic.
2Two-Vehicle Collision on Hillside Avenue Injures Drivers▸A multi-vehicle crash on Hillside Avenue in Queens left two drivers injured with neck contusions. Both drivers were conscious and restrained. Police cite driver inattention and distraction as primary causes, with one driver also following too closely.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 7:05 AM on Hillside Avenue in Queens involving a 2016 BMW SUV traveling west and a 2018 Toyota sedan making a left turn southbound. Both drivers suffered neck injuries classified as contusions and bruises but remained conscious and were wearing lap belts and harnesses. The report identifies driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors for both drivers, with the Toyota driver also cited for following too closely. The impact was centered on the front ends of both vehicles. A third vehicle, a 2025 Honda SUV, was also involved but the report does not list injuries or contributing factors for that driver. The data highlights driver errors as the cause of the collision, with no mention of victim fault or pedestrian involvement.
Int 0745-2024Williams is absent as Council passes neutral-impact micromobility data transparency bill.▸City law now forces DOT to reveal where bikes and scooters go. Streets and bridges, protected or not. Data goes public. Riders’ movement, danger, and safety projects laid bare. No more hiding the facts.
Int 0745-2024, now enacted, came through the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. It was introduced April 11, 2024, and passed on August 15, 2024. The law orders the Department of Transportation to post current bicycle and micromobility ridership data online, updated monthly or at least yearly. The matter summary reads: 'requiring the department of transportation to provide information about bicycle and other micromobility device activity.' Council Member Selvena N. Brooks-Powers led as primary sponsor, joined by Farías, Restler, Hudson, Schulman, and others. The law demands transparency on where riders travel and what DOT does to keep them safe. This opens the books on bike movement and exposes gaps in protection.
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File Int 0745-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-08-15
2Two SUVs Collide on Queens Avenue Injuring Two▸Two sport utility vehicles collided on 93 Avenue in Queens. Both drivers were traveling east when impact occurred on the left side doors of one SUV and the right front bumper of the other. Two occupants suffered neck injuries but remained conscious.
According to the police report, the crash involved two station wagons/SUVs traveling eastbound on 168-19 93 Avenue in Queens at 8:20 p.m. Both vehicles were going straight ahead when the collision occurred. The point of impact was the left side doors of a 2022 Dodge SUV and the right front bumper of a 2019 Jeep SUV. The driver of the Dodge SUV, a 35-year-old male, sustained neck injuries classified as injury severity 3 and was conscious at the scene. A 58-year-old female passenger in the Jeep SUV also suffered neck injuries with the same severity and remained conscious. Both occupants were not ejected from their vehicles. The police report lists contributing factors as unspecified, providing no explicit driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The report focuses on the collision dynamics and resulting injuries without attributing fault to either driver.
4Two SUVs Collide on Queens 148 Street▸Two sport utility vehicles collided on 148 Street in Queens, injuring four occupants. The impact struck the right front bumper of one SUV and the left front bumper of the other. All injured remained conscious but suffered internal injuries.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 18:05 on 148 Street in Queens involving two sport utility vehicles. One SUV, traveling north, was struck on its right front bumper by another SUV making a right turn westbound, impacting its left front bumper. Four occupants were injured: a 63-year-old female driver and three passengers aged 42, 54, and 39. All were conscious and sustained internal injuries to various body parts including the entire body, hip-upper leg, back, and neck. The report lists the contributing factors as unspecified, with no clear driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding noted. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors.
E-Bike Turns, Strikes Woman Exiting Car▸An e-bike rider turned on 165th Street, failed to yield, and struck a woman stepping from a car. She fell hard, blood pooling, her leg torn open. The rider kept going. The street bore witness. No damage to the bike. Only flesh.
A woman, age 54, was seriously injured on 165th Street near Jamaica Avenue in Queens when an e-bike rider making a right turn struck her as she stepped down from a car, according to the police report. The report states the e-bike 'did not stop' and that the rider 'kept going.' The woman suffered severe lacerations to her lower leg, with blood visible on the pavement. The police report identifies 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the sole contributing factor, explicitly attributing the crash to the e-bike rider's actions. The victim was not at an intersection and was in the process of getting on or off a vehicle when struck. No damage was reported to the e-bike. The narrative centers the impact and aftermath, underscoring the consequences of driver error.
Unlicensed Scooter Strikes Sedan's Left Side▸A 29-year-old sedan driver suffered knee and lower leg injuries after a motorscooter collided with the vehicle's left side doors. The scooter driver was unlicensed. Both vehicles were traveling straight when the impact occurred on 150 Street in Queens.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 7:00 PM on 150 Street in Queens. A sedan traveling west was struck on its left side doors by a motorscooter traveling north. The sedan driver, a 29-year-old male, sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, and was reported to be in shock with complaints of pain or nausea. The scooter driver was unlicensed, a critical factor in this collision. Both vehicles were moving straight ahead prior to impact. The report lists no contributing factors for the sedan driver but notes the scooter driver’s lack of a valid license. The collision damaged the left side doors of the sedan and the center front end of the scooter. No ejections occurred. The report does not cite any victim behaviors as contributing factors.
Inexperienced Driver Hits E-Scooter Rider▸An SUV driver with inexperience struck an eastbound e-scooter making a left turn on 150 Street in Queens. The e-scooter driver, a 49-year-old woman, suffered knee and lower leg contusions. The crash caused no vehicle damage but left one injured.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 17:59 on 150 Street in Queens. The SUV was traveling south, going straight ahead, while the e-scooter was traveling east and making a left turn. The point of impact was the center front end of the SUV, which caused no vehicle damage. The e-scooter driver, a 49-year-old female, was injured with contusions to her knee and lower leg but was conscious and not ejected. The report cites 'Driver Inexperience' as a contributing factor, indicating the SUV driver’s error led to the collision. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. The incident highlights the dangers posed by inexperienced drivers to vulnerable micromobility users.
Multi-Vehicle Collision Injures Queens Driver▸A westbound sedan driver suffered back injuries in a multi-vehicle crash on Liberty Avenue. The impact involved several vehicles, including a concrete mixer and another sedan. Police cite multiple vehicular factors contributing to the collision.
According to the police report, at 10:40 AM on Liberty Avenue in Queens, a collision occurred involving multiple vehicles traveling westbound. The crash involved a 2020 Ford sedan, a 2015 Toyota sedan, and a 2014 concrete mixer truck. The Ford sedan driver, a 45-year-old male occupant, was injured with back contusions but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report lists 'Other Vehicular' as the contributing factor multiple times, indicating driver errors or vehicle-related issues from more than one driver. The Ford sedan sustained center back end damage, while the Toyota was impacted on the right rear quarter panel, and the concrete mixer had damage to its left front bumper. The injured driver was using a lap belt and harness. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors.
2Two-Vehicle Collision Injures Child Passengers Queens▸A sedan and a pick-up truck collided on Sutphin Boulevard, injuring two young passengers. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage. The crash involved driver inattention and traffic control violations, leaving children in shock with unknown injuries.
According to the police report, a collision occurred on Sutphin Boulevard in Queens involving a 2015 Nissan sedan and a 2012 Dodge pick-up truck, both traveling north. The sedan was making a right turn while the pick-up truck was making a left turn when they collided front-end to front-end. The report cites driver errors including 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors. Two child passengers, ages 5 and 7, were injured and experienced shock. Neither was ejected from the vehicles, and both sustained injuries of unknown severity. The 5-year-old was seated in the middle rear seat of the sedan, and the 7-year-old was in the left rear passenger seat of the pick-up truck. Both children were unrestrained and had no visible complaints. The crash highlights the dangers of driver distraction and failure to obey traffic controls, resulting in harm to vulnerable child occupants.
Council ends jaywalking penalties. Pedestrians now cross anywhere, any time. No summons. Law strips drivers of excuses. Streets shift. Power tilts to people on foot.
Int 0346-2024, now enacted, rewrites New York’s pedestrian rules. The bill, heard by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, passed on September 26, 2024, and became law on October 26, 2024. Its title: “A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to pedestrian crossing guidelines and right of way.” Sponsored by Council Member Tiffany Cabán and co-sponsored by Narcisse, Won, Hanif, Hudson, and Restler, the law lets pedestrians cross streets anywhere, even against signals. No more tickets for crossing outside crosswalks. The Department of Transportation must educate all street users on new rights and responsibilities. The law removes a tool police used to target walkers. It shifts blame from people on foot to the system and those behind the wheel.
- File Int 0346-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2024-09-26
Taxi Rear-Ends Sedan on Hillside Avenue▸A taxi stopped in traffic was struck from behind by a sedan traveling west on Hillside Avenue in Queens. The sedan driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Police cited driver inattention and distraction as the cause of the crash.
According to the police report, a collision occurred on Hillside Avenue in Queens involving a taxi and a sedan. The taxi was stopped in traffic when the sedan, traveling west, struck it from behind. The sedan's driver, a 43-year-old male occupant, sustained neck injuries and complained of whiplash. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor to the crash. Both vehicles sustained damage at their center rear and front ends respectively. The sedan driver was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected from the vehicle. The taxi driver was licensed and operating the vehicle lawfully. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors. The crash highlights the dangers posed by driver distraction in traffic conditions.
Sedan and Pick-up Truck Collide on 183 Street▸A sedan making a left turn and a pick-up truck turning right collided on 183 Street in Queens. The sedan driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Police cited driver inattention and distraction as key factors in the crash.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 19:50 on 183 Street near Liberty Avenue in Queens. A 59-year-old female sedan driver, who was making a left turn, collided with a pick-up truck making a right turn. The point of impact was the left side doors of the sedan and the left front bumper of the truck. The sedan driver sustained neck injuries and whiplash, was conscious, and was wearing a lap belt and harness. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor for both vehicles. No other contributing factors involving the victim were noted. The collision highlights the dangers of driver distraction and inattention in multi-vehicle turning scenarios.
2Pickup Slams SUV on Van Wyck Expressway; Passengers Hurt▸Pickup truck struck SUV from behind on Van Wyck Expressway. Two rear passengers, a toddler and a woman, suffered shock and pain. Both vehicles damaged. Police report lists no driver errors.
According to the police report, at 21:58 on Van Wyck Expressway in Queens, a northbound 2007 pickup truck struck the center rear of a 2021 SUV traveling in the same direction. The pickup's front and the SUV's rear were damaged. Two passengers in the SUV were injured: a 2-year-old boy in a child restraint and a 27-year-old woman with a lap belt and harness. Both suffered shock and pain, with injuries to the entire body and back. The report lists contributing factors as 'Unspecified' and does not cite any driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
Taxi U-Turn Collides with SUV, Passenger Injured▸A taxi making an improper U-turn struck the right rear quarter of a westbound SUV on Queens’ 146 Street. The SUV’s front passenger suffered knee and lower leg injuries, sustaining bruises but remaining conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on 146 Street near Hillside Avenue in Queens at 15:16. A taxi driver, licensed in New York, was making an improper U-turn when the taxi's left front bumper collided with the right rear quarter panel of a westbound Ford SUV. The SUV had two occupants, including a 31-year-old male front passenger who was injured. The passenger, restrained by a lap belt and harness, sustained contusions and injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report identifies "Turning Improperly" as a contributing factor, highlighting the taxi driver's error. No contributing factors related to the passenger were noted.
Distracted SUV Driver Hits Pedestrian in Queens▸SUV struck a 31-year-old man crossing Hillside Avenue with the signal. Driver was distracted and failed to yield. Victim suffered a severe facial fracture but stayed conscious.
According to the police report, a 2013 Nissan SUV traveling east on Hillside Avenue in Queens made a right turn and struck a 31-year-old male pedestrian who was crossing with the signal at the intersection with 185 Street. The pedestrian suffered a distorted facial fracture and dislocation. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The SUV hit the pedestrian at the center front end but sustained no damage. The victim remained conscious after the crash. No contributing factors were assigned to the pedestrian.
16-Year-Old Pedestrian Injured Crossing With Signal▸A 16-year-old male pedestrian suffered abdominal and pelvic injuries after being struck at an intersection on Jamaica Avenue in Queens. The BMW involved showed no damage. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal, according to the police report.
According to the police report, a 16-year-old male pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Jamaica Avenue and Brewer Boulevard in Queens at 6:41 PM. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when struck by a BMW traveling westbound, which was going straight ahead. The point of impact was the center front end of the vehicle. The pedestrian sustained contusions and bruises to the abdomen and pelvis, with an injury severity rated as moderate (3). The vehicle showed no damage, and the report lists unspecified contributing factors without citing driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene. No helmet or other safety equipment was noted, nor were any victim behaviors listed as contributing factors.
SUV Strikes Parked Sedan, Driver Unconscious▸A westbound SUV collided with a parked sedan on Liverpool Street in Queens. The SUV driver, a 23-year-old man, suffered a head injury and lost consciousness. The impact damaged the sedan’s right rear bumper and the SUV’s left front quarter panel.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 4:55 AM on Liverpool Street in Queens. The driver of the westbound SUV, a 23-year-old male occupant, was injured with a head injury and lost consciousness, sustaining a concussion. The SUV struck the right rear bumper of a parked sedan, causing damage to the sedan’s right rear bumper and the SUV’s left front quarter panel. The report lists the SUV driver’s contributing factor as 'Lost Consciousness,' indicating a critical driver impairment during the crash. The parked sedan was unoccupied at the time. The driver was restrained with a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. No other driver errors or victim behaviors were cited in the report.
Chain-Reaction Crash on Jamaica Avenue Injures Driver▸A chain-reaction collision on Jamaica Avenue in Queens left a 40-year-old male driver with neck injuries and whiplash. According to the police report, multiple vehicles traveling west collided, with failure to maintain safe distance cited as the cause.
At 8:50 AM on Jamaica Avenue in Queens, a chain-reaction crash involved three vehicles traveling westbound, according to the police report. The first vehicle, a 2018 Honda SUV, was struck in the center front end. Behind it, a 2014 Toyota sedan collided into the center back end of the Honda. Finally, a 2019 Ford SUV making a left turn was struck in the center back end. The report lists "Following Too Closely" as the contributing factor for the collisions. A 40-year-old male driver, occupant of one of the vehicles, sustained neck injuries and whiplash but was not ejected and remained conscious. The driver was wearing a lap belt. The police report does not cite any contributing factors related to the victim's behavior. The crash highlights driver errors in maintaining safe distances and controlling vehicle speed in traffic.
2Two-Vehicle Collision on Hillside Avenue Injures Drivers▸A multi-vehicle crash on Hillside Avenue in Queens left two drivers injured with neck contusions. Both drivers were conscious and restrained. Police cite driver inattention and distraction as primary causes, with one driver also following too closely.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 7:05 AM on Hillside Avenue in Queens involving a 2016 BMW SUV traveling west and a 2018 Toyota sedan making a left turn southbound. Both drivers suffered neck injuries classified as contusions and bruises but remained conscious and were wearing lap belts and harnesses. The report identifies driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors for both drivers, with the Toyota driver also cited for following too closely. The impact was centered on the front ends of both vehicles. A third vehicle, a 2025 Honda SUV, was also involved but the report does not list injuries or contributing factors for that driver. The data highlights driver errors as the cause of the collision, with no mention of victim fault or pedestrian involvement.
Int 0745-2024Williams is absent as Council passes neutral-impact micromobility data transparency bill.▸City law now forces DOT to reveal where bikes and scooters go. Streets and bridges, protected or not. Data goes public. Riders’ movement, danger, and safety projects laid bare. No more hiding the facts.
Int 0745-2024, now enacted, came through the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. It was introduced April 11, 2024, and passed on August 15, 2024. The law orders the Department of Transportation to post current bicycle and micromobility ridership data online, updated monthly or at least yearly. The matter summary reads: 'requiring the department of transportation to provide information about bicycle and other micromobility device activity.' Council Member Selvena N. Brooks-Powers led as primary sponsor, joined by Farías, Restler, Hudson, Schulman, and others. The law demands transparency on where riders travel and what DOT does to keep them safe. This opens the books on bike movement and exposes gaps in protection.
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File Int 0745-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-08-15
2Two SUVs Collide on Queens Avenue Injuring Two▸Two sport utility vehicles collided on 93 Avenue in Queens. Both drivers were traveling east when impact occurred on the left side doors of one SUV and the right front bumper of the other. Two occupants suffered neck injuries but remained conscious.
According to the police report, the crash involved two station wagons/SUVs traveling eastbound on 168-19 93 Avenue in Queens at 8:20 p.m. Both vehicles were going straight ahead when the collision occurred. The point of impact was the left side doors of a 2022 Dodge SUV and the right front bumper of a 2019 Jeep SUV. The driver of the Dodge SUV, a 35-year-old male, sustained neck injuries classified as injury severity 3 and was conscious at the scene. A 58-year-old female passenger in the Jeep SUV also suffered neck injuries with the same severity and remained conscious. Both occupants were not ejected from their vehicles. The police report lists contributing factors as unspecified, providing no explicit driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The report focuses on the collision dynamics and resulting injuries without attributing fault to either driver.
4Two SUVs Collide on Queens 148 Street▸Two sport utility vehicles collided on 148 Street in Queens, injuring four occupants. The impact struck the right front bumper of one SUV and the left front bumper of the other. All injured remained conscious but suffered internal injuries.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 18:05 on 148 Street in Queens involving two sport utility vehicles. One SUV, traveling north, was struck on its right front bumper by another SUV making a right turn westbound, impacting its left front bumper. Four occupants were injured: a 63-year-old female driver and three passengers aged 42, 54, and 39. All were conscious and sustained internal injuries to various body parts including the entire body, hip-upper leg, back, and neck. The report lists the contributing factors as unspecified, with no clear driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding noted. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors.
E-Bike Turns, Strikes Woman Exiting Car▸An e-bike rider turned on 165th Street, failed to yield, and struck a woman stepping from a car. She fell hard, blood pooling, her leg torn open. The rider kept going. The street bore witness. No damage to the bike. Only flesh.
A woman, age 54, was seriously injured on 165th Street near Jamaica Avenue in Queens when an e-bike rider making a right turn struck her as she stepped down from a car, according to the police report. The report states the e-bike 'did not stop' and that the rider 'kept going.' The woman suffered severe lacerations to her lower leg, with blood visible on the pavement. The police report identifies 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the sole contributing factor, explicitly attributing the crash to the e-bike rider's actions. The victim was not at an intersection and was in the process of getting on or off a vehicle when struck. No damage was reported to the e-bike. The narrative centers the impact and aftermath, underscoring the consequences of driver error.
Unlicensed Scooter Strikes Sedan's Left Side▸A 29-year-old sedan driver suffered knee and lower leg injuries after a motorscooter collided with the vehicle's left side doors. The scooter driver was unlicensed. Both vehicles were traveling straight when the impact occurred on 150 Street in Queens.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 7:00 PM on 150 Street in Queens. A sedan traveling west was struck on its left side doors by a motorscooter traveling north. The sedan driver, a 29-year-old male, sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, and was reported to be in shock with complaints of pain or nausea. The scooter driver was unlicensed, a critical factor in this collision. Both vehicles were moving straight ahead prior to impact. The report lists no contributing factors for the sedan driver but notes the scooter driver’s lack of a valid license. The collision damaged the left side doors of the sedan and the center front end of the scooter. No ejections occurred. The report does not cite any victim behaviors as contributing factors.
Inexperienced Driver Hits E-Scooter Rider▸An SUV driver with inexperience struck an eastbound e-scooter making a left turn on 150 Street in Queens. The e-scooter driver, a 49-year-old woman, suffered knee and lower leg contusions. The crash caused no vehicle damage but left one injured.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 17:59 on 150 Street in Queens. The SUV was traveling south, going straight ahead, while the e-scooter was traveling east and making a left turn. The point of impact was the center front end of the SUV, which caused no vehicle damage. The e-scooter driver, a 49-year-old female, was injured with contusions to her knee and lower leg but was conscious and not ejected. The report cites 'Driver Inexperience' as a contributing factor, indicating the SUV driver’s error led to the collision. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. The incident highlights the dangers posed by inexperienced drivers to vulnerable micromobility users.
Multi-Vehicle Collision Injures Queens Driver▸A westbound sedan driver suffered back injuries in a multi-vehicle crash on Liberty Avenue. The impact involved several vehicles, including a concrete mixer and another sedan. Police cite multiple vehicular factors contributing to the collision.
According to the police report, at 10:40 AM on Liberty Avenue in Queens, a collision occurred involving multiple vehicles traveling westbound. The crash involved a 2020 Ford sedan, a 2015 Toyota sedan, and a 2014 concrete mixer truck. The Ford sedan driver, a 45-year-old male occupant, was injured with back contusions but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report lists 'Other Vehicular' as the contributing factor multiple times, indicating driver errors or vehicle-related issues from more than one driver. The Ford sedan sustained center back end damage, while the Toyota was impacted on the right rear quarter panel, and the concrete mixer had damage to its left front bumper. The injured driver was using a lap belt and harness. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors.
2Two-Vehicle Collision Injures Child Passengers Queens▸A sedan and a pick-up truck collided on Sutphin Boulevard, injuring two young passengers. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage. The crash involved driver inattention and traffic control violations, leaving children in shock with unknown injuries.
According to the police report, a collision occurred on Sutphin Boulevard in Queens involving a 2015 Nissan sedan and a 2012 Dodge pick-up truck, both traveling north. The sedan was making a right turn while the pick-up truck was making a left turn when they collided front-end to front-end. The report cites driver errors including 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors. Two child passengers, ages 5 and 7, were injured and experienced shock. Neither was ejected from the vehicles, and both sustained injuries of unknown severity. The 5-year-old was seated in the middle rear seat of the sedan, and the 7-year-old was in the left rear passenger seat of the pick-up truck. Both children were unrestrained and had no visible complaints. The crash highlights the dangers of driver distraction and failure to obey traffic controls, resulting in harm to vulnerable child occupants.
A taxi stopped in traffic was struck from behind by a sedan traveling west on Hillside Avenue in Queens. The sedan driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Police cited driver inattention and distraction as the cause of the crash.
According to the police report, a collision occurred on Hillside Avenue in Queens involving a taxi and a sedan. The taxi was stopped in traffic when the sedan, traveling west, struck it from behind. The sedan's driver, a 43-year-old male occupant, sustained neck injuries and complained of whiplash. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor to the crash. Both vehicles sustained damage at their center rear and front ends respectively. The sedan driver was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected from the vehicle. The taxi driver was licensed and operating the vehicle lawfully. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors. The crash highlights the dangers posed by driver distraction in traffic conditions.
Sedan and Pick-up Truck Collide on 183 Street▸A sedan making a left turn and a pick-up truck turning right collided on 183 Street in Queens. The sedan driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Police cited driver inattention and distraction as key factors in the crash.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 19:50 on 183 Street near Liberty Avenue in Queens. A 59-year-old female sedan driver, who was making a left turn, collided with a pick-up truck making a right turn. The point of impact was the left side doors of the sedan and the left front bumper of the truck. The sedan driver sustained neck injuries and whiplash, was conscious, and was wearing a lap belt and harness. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor for both vehicles. No other contributing factors involving the victim were noted. The collision highlights the dangers of driver distraction and inattention in multi-vehicle turning scenarios.
2Pickup Slams SUV on Van Wyck Expressway; Passengers Hurt▸Pickup truck struck SUV from behind on Van Wyck Expressway. Two rear passengers, a toddler and a woman, suffered shock and pain. Both vehicles damaged. Police report lists no driver errors.
According to the police report, at 21:58 on Van Wyck Expressway in Queens, a northbound 2007 pickup truck struck the center rear of a 2021 SUV traveling in the same direction. The pickup's front and the SUV's rear were damaged. Two passengers in the SUV were injured: a 2-year-old boy in a child restraint and a 27-year-old woman with a lap belt and harness. Both suffered shock and pain, with injuries to the entire body and back. The report lists contributing factors as 'Unspecified' and does not cite any driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
Taxi U-Turn Collides with SUV, Passenger Injured▸A taxi making an improper U-turn struck the right rear quarter of a westbound SUV on Queens’ 146 Street. The SUV’s front passenger suffered knee and lower leg injuries, sustaining bruises but remaining conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on 146 Street near Hillside Avenue in Queens at 15:16. A taxi driver, licensed in New York, was making an improper U-turn when the taxi's left front bumper collided with the right rear quarter panel of a westbound Ford SUV. The SUV had two occupants, including a 31-year-old male front passenger who was injured. The passenger, restrained by a lap belt and harness, sustained contusions and injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report identifies "Turning Improperly" as a contributing factor, highlighting the taxi driver's error. No contributing factors related to the passenger were noted.
Distracted SUV Driver Hits Pedestrian in Queens▸SUV struck a 31-year-old man crossing Hillside Avenue with the signal. Driver was distracted and failed to yield. Victim suffered a severe facial fracture but stayed conscious.
According to the police report, a 2013 Nissan SUV traveling east on Hillside Avenue in Queens made a right turn and struck a 31-year-old male pedestrian who was crossing with the signal at the intersection with 185 Street. The pedestrian suffered a distorted facial fracture and dislocation. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The SUV hit the pedestrian at the center front end but sustained no damage. The victim remained conscious after the crash. No contributing factors were assigned to the pedestrian.
16-Year-Old Pedestrian Injured Crossing With Signal▸A 16-year-old male pedestrian suffered abdominal and pelvic injuries after being struck at an intersection on Jamaica Avenue in Queens. The BMW involved showed no damage. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal, according to the police report.
According to the police report, a 16-year-old male pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Jamaica Avenue and Brewer Boulevard in Queens at 6:41 PM. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when struck by a BMW traveling westbound, which was going straight ahead. The point of impact was the center front end of the vehicle. The pedestrian sustained contusions and bruises to the abdomen and pelvis, with an injury severity rated as moderate (3). The vehicle showed no damage, and the report lists unspecified contributing factors without citing driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene. No helmet or other safety equipment was noted, nor were any victim behaviors listed as contributing factors.
SUV Strikes Parked Sedan, Driver Unconscious▸A westbound SUV collided with a parked sedan on Liverpool Street in Queens. The SUV driver, a 23-year-old man, suffered a head injury and lost consciousness. The impact damaged the sedan’s right rear bumper and the SUV’s left front quarter panel.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 4:55 AM on Liverpool Street in Queens. The driver of the westbound SUV, a 23-year-old male occupant, was injured with a head injury and lost consciousness, sustaining a concussion. The SUV struck the right rear bumper of a parked sedan, causing damage to the sedan’s right rear bumper and the SUV’s left front quarter panel. The report lists the SUV driver’s contributing factor as 'Lost Consciousness,' indicating a critical driver impairment during the crash. The parked sedan was unoccupied at the time. The driver was restrained with a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. No other driver errors or victim behaviors were cited in the report.
Chain-Reaction Crash on Jamaica Avenue Injures Driver▸A chain-reaction collision on Jamaica Avenue in Queens left a 40-year-old male driver with neck injuries and whiplash. According to the police report, multiple vehicles traveling west collided, with failure to maintain safe distance cited as the cause.
At 8:50 AM on Jamaica Avenue in Queens, a chain-reaction crash involved three vehicles traveling westbound, according to the police report. The first vehicle, a 2018 Honda SUV, was struck in the center front end. Behind it, a 2014 Toyota sedan collided into the center back end of the Honda. Finally, a 2019 Ford SUV making a left turn was struck in the center back end. The report lists "Following Too Closely" as the contributing factor for the collisions. A 40-year-old male driver, occupant of one of the vehicles, sustained neck injuries and whiplash but was not ejected and remained conscious. The driver was wearing a lap belt. The police report does not cite any contributing factors related to the victim's behavior. The crash highlights driver errors in maintaining safe distances and controlling vehicle speed in traffic.
2Two-Vehicle Collision on Hillside Avenue Injures Drivers▸A multi-vehicle crash on Hillside Avenue in Queens left two drivers injured with neck contusions. Both drivers were conscious and restrained. Police cite driver inattention and distraction as primary causes, with one driver also following too closely.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 7:05 AM on Hillside Avenue in Queens involving a 2016 BMW SUV traveling west and a 2018 Toyota sedan making a left turn southbound. Both drivers suffered neck injuries classified as contusions and bruises but remained conscious and were wearing lap belts and harnesses. The report identifies driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors for both drivers, with the Toyota driver also cited for following too closely. The impact was centered on the front ends of both vehicles. A third vehicle, a 2025 Honda SUV, was also involved but the report does not list injuries or contributing factors for that driver. The data highlights driver errors as the cause of the collision, with no mention of victim fault or pedestrian involvement.
Int 0745-2024Williams is absent as Council passes neutral-impact micromobility data transparency bill.▸City law now forces DOT to reveal where bikes and scooters go. Streets and bridges, protected or not. Data goes public. Riders’ movement, danger, and safety projects laid bare. No more hiding the facts.
Int 0745-2024, now enacted, came through the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. It was introduced April 11, 2024, and passed on August 15, 2024. The law orders the Department of Transportation to post current bicycle and micromobility ridership data online, updated monthly or at least yearly. The matter summary reads: 'requiring the department of transportation to provide information about bicycle and other micromobility device activity.' Council Member Selvena N. Brooks-Powers led as primary sponsor, joined by Farías, Restler, Hudson, Schulman, and others. The law demands transparency on where riders travel and what DOT does to keep them safe. This opens the books on bike movement and exposes gaps in protection.
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File Int 0745-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-08-15
2Two SUVs Collide on Queens Avenue Injuring Two▸Two sport utility vehicles collided on 93 Avenue in Queens. Both drivers were traveling east when impact occurred on the left side doors of one SUV and the right front bumper of the other. Two occupants suffered neck injuries but remained conscious.
According to the police report, the crash involved two station wagons/SUVs traveling eastbound on 168-19 93 Avenue in Queens at 8:20 p.m. Both vehicles were going straight ahead when the collision occurred. The point of impact was the left side doors of a 2022 Dodge SUV and the right front bumper of a 2019 Jeep SUV. The driver of the Dodge SUV, a 35-year-old male, sustained neck injuries classified as injury severity 3 and was conscious at the scene. A 58-year-old female passenger in the Jeep SUV also suffered neck injuries with the same severity and remained conscious. Both occupants were not ejected from their vehicles. The police report lists contributing factors as unspecified, providing no explicit driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The report focuses on the collision dynamics and resulting injuries without attributing fault to either driver.
4Two SUVs Collide on Queens 148 Street▸Two sport utility vehicles collided on 148 Street in Queens, injuring four occupants. The impact struck the right front bumper of one SUV and the left front bumper of the other. All injured remained conscious but suffered internal injuries.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 18:05 on 148 Street in Queens involving two sport utility vehicles. One SUV, traveling north, was struck on its right front bumper by another SUV making a right turn westbound, impacting its left front bumper. Four occupants were injured: a 63-year-old female driver and three passengers aged 42, 54, and 39. All were conscious and sustained internal injuries to various body parts including the entire body, hip-upper leg, back, and neck. The report lists the contributing factors as unspecified, with no clear driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding noted. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors.
E-Bike Turns, Strikes Woman Exiting Car▸An e-bike rider turned on 165th Street, failed to yield, and struck a woman stepping from a car. She fell hard, blood pooling, her leg torn open. The rider kept going. The street bore witness. No damage to the bike. Only flesh.
A woman, age 54, was seriously injured on 165th Street near Jamaica Avenue in Queens when an e-bike rider making a right turn struck her as she stepped down from a car, according to the police report. The report states the e-bike 'did not stop' and that the rider 'kept going.' The woman suffered severe lacerations to her lower leg, with blood visible on the pavement. The police report identifies 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the sole contributing factor, explicitly attributing the crash to the e-bike rider's actions. The victim was not at an intersection and was in the process of getting on or off a vehicle when struck. No damage was reported to the e-bike. The narrative centers the impact and aftermath, underscoring the consequences of driver error.
Unlicensed Scooter Strikes Sedan's Left Side▸A 29-year-old sedan driver suffered knee and lower leg injuries after a motorscooter collided with the vehicle's left side doors. The scooter driver was unlicensed. Both vehicles were traveling straight when the impact occurred on 150 Street in Queens.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 7:00 PM on 150 Street in Queens. A sedan traveling west was struck on its left side doors by a motorscooter traveling north. The sedan driver, a 29-year-old male, sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, and was reported to be in shock with complaints of pain or nausea. The scooter driver was unlicensed, a critical factor in this collision. Both vehicles were moving straight ahead prior to impact. The report lists no contributing factors for the sedan driver but notes the scooter driver’s lack of a valid license. The collision damaged the left side doors of the sedan and the center front end of the scooter. No ejections occurred. The report does not cite any victim behaviors as contributing factors.
Inexperienced Driver Hits E-Scooter Rider▸An SUV driver with inexperience struck an eastbound e-scooter making a left turn on 150 Street in Queens. The e-scooter driver, a 49-year-old woman, suffered knee and lower leg contusions. The crash caused no vehicle damage but left one injured.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 17:59 on 150 Street in Queens. The SUV was traveling south, going straight ahead, while the e-scooter was traveling east and making a left turn. The point of impact was the center front end of the SUV, which caused no vehicle damage. The e-scooter driver, a 49-year-old female, was injured with contusions to her knee and lower leg but was conscious and not ejected. The report cites 'Driver Inexperience' as a contributing factor, indicating the SUV driver’s error led to the collision. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. The incident highlights the dangers posed by inexperienced drivers to vulnerable micromobility users.
Multi-Vehicle Collision Injures Queens Driver▸A westbound sedan driver suffered back injuries in a multi-vehicle crash on Liberty Avenue. The impact involved several vehicles, including a concrete mixer and another sedan. Police cite multiple vehicular factors contributing to the collision.
According to the police report, at 10:40 AM on Liberty Avenue in Queens, a collision occurred involving multiple vehicles traveling westbound. The crash involved a 2020 Ford sedan, a 2015 Toyota sedan, and a 2014 concrete mixer truck. The Ford sedan driver, a 45-year-old male occupant, was injured with back contusions but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report lists 'Other Vehicular' as the contributing factor multiple times, indicating driver errors or vehicle-related issues from more than one driver. The Ford sedan sustained center back end damage, while the Toyota was impacted on the right rear quarter panel, and the concrete mixer had damage to its left front bumper. The injured driver was using a lap belt and harness. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors.
2Two-Vehicle Collision Injures Child Passengers Queens▸A sedan and a pick-up truck collided on Sutphin Boulevard, injuring two young passengers. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage. The crash involved driver inattention and traffic control violations, leaving children in shock with unknown injuries.
According to the police report, a collision occurred on Sutphin Boulevard in Queens involving a 2015 Nissan sedan and a 2012 Dodge pick-up truck, both traveling north. The sedan was making a right turn while the pick-up truck was making a left turn when they collided front-end to front-end. The report cites driver errors including 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors. Two child passengers, ages 5 and 7, were injured and experienced shock. Neither was ejected from the vehicles, and both sustained injuries of unknown severity. The 5-year-old was seated in the middle rear seat of the sedan, and the 7-year-old was in the left rear passenger seat of the pick-up truck. Both children were unrestrained and had no visible complaints. The crash highlights the dangers of driver distraction and failure to obey traffic controls, resulting in harm to vulnerable child occupants.
A sedan making a left turn and a pick-up truck turning right collided on 183 Street in Queens. The sedan driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Police cited driver inattention and distraction as key factors in the crash.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 19:50 on 183 Street near Liberty Avenue in Queens. A 59-year-old female sedan driver, who was making a left turn, collided with a pick-up truck making a right turn. The point of impact was the left side doors of the sedan and the left front bumper of the truck. The sedan driver sustained neck injuries and whiplash, was conscious, and was wearing a lap belt and harness. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor for both vehicles. No other contributing factors involving the victim were noted. The collision highlights the dangers of driver distraction and inattention in multi-vehicle turning scenarios.
2Pickup Slams SUV on Van Wyck Expressway; Passengers Hurt▸Pickup truck struck SUV from behind on Van Wyck Expressway. Two rear passengers, a toddler and a woman, suffered shock and pain. Both vehicles damaged. Police report lists no driver errors.
According to the police report, at 21:58 on Van Wyck Expressway in Queens, a northbound 2007 pickup truck struck the center rear of a 2021 SUV traveling in the same direction. The pickup's front and the SUV's rear were damaged. Two passengers in the SUV were injured: a 2-year-old boy in a child restraint and a 27-year-old woman with a lap belt and harness. Both suffered shock and pain, with injuries to the entire body and back. The report lists contributing factors as 'Unspecified' and does not cite any driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
Taxi U-Turn Collides with SUV, Passenger Injured▸A taxi making an improper U-turn struck the right rear quarter of a westbound SUV on Queens’ 146 Street. The SUV’s front passenger suffered knee and lower leg injuries, sustaining bruises but remaining conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on 146 Street near Hillside Avenue in Queens at 15:16. A taxi driver, licensed in New York, was making an improper U-turn when the taxi's left front bumper collided with the right rear quarter panel of a westbound Ford SUV. The SUV had two occupants, including a 31-year-old male front passenger who was injured. The passenger, restrained by a lap belt and harness, sustained contusions and injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report identifies "Turning Improperly" as a contributing factor, highlighting the taxi driver's error. No contributing factors related to the passenger were noted.
Distracted SUV Driver Hits Pedestrian in Queens▸SUV struck a 31-year-old man crossing Hillside Avenue with the signal. Driver was distracted and failed to yield. Victim suffered a severe facial fracture but stayed conscious.
According to the police report, a 2013 Nissan SUV traveling east on Hillside Avenue in Queens made a right turn and struck a 31-year-old male pedestrian who was crossing with the signal at the intersection with 185 Street. The pedestrian suffered a distorted facial fracture and dislocation. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The SUV hit the pedestrian at the center front end but sustained no damage. The victim remained conscious after the crash. No contributing factors were assigned to the pedestrian.
16-Year-Old Pedestrian Injured Crossing With Signal▸A 16-year-old male pedestrian suffered abdominal and pelvic injuries after being struck at an intersection on Jamaica Avenue in Queens. The BMW involved showed no damage. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal, according to the police report.
According to the police report, a 16-year-old male pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Jamaica Avenue and Brewer Boulevard in Queens at 6:41 PM. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when struck by a BMW traveling westbound, which was going straight ahead. The point of impact was the center front end of the vehicle. The pedestrian sustained contusions and bruises to the abdomen and pelvis, with an injury severity rated as moderate (3). The vehicle showed no damage, and the report lists unspecified contributing factors without citing driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene. No helmet or other safety equipment was noted, nor were any victim behaviors listed as contributing factors.
SUV Strikes Parked Sedan, Driver Unconscious▸A westbound SUV collided with a parked sedan on Liverpool Street in Queens. The SUV driver, a 23-year-old man, suffered a head injury and lost consciousness. The impact damaged the sedan’s right rear bumper and the SUV’s left front quarter panel.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 4:55 AM on Liverpool Street in Queens. The driver of the westbound SUV, a 23-year-old male occupant, was injured with a head injury and lost consciousness, sustaining a concussion. The SUV struck the right rear bumper of a parked sedan, causing damage to the sedan’s right rear bumper and the SUV’s left front quarter panel. The report lists the SUV driver’s contributing factor as 'Lost Consciousness,' indicating a critical driver impairment during the crash. The parked sedan was unoccupied at the time. The driver was restrained with a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. No other driver errors or victim behaviors were cited in the report.
Chain-Reaction Crash on Jamaica Avenue Injures Driver▸A chain-reaction collision on Jamaica Avenue in Queens left a 40-year-old male driver with neck injuries and whiplash. According to the police report, multiple vehicles traveling west collided, with failure to maintain safe distance cited as the cause.
At 8:50 AM on Jamaica Avenue in Queens, a chain-reaction crash involved three vehicles traveling westbound, according to the police report. The first vehicle, a 2018 Honda SUV, was struck in the center front end. Behind it, a 2014 Toyota sedan collided into the center back end of the Honda. Finally, a 2019 Ford SUV making a left turn was struck in the center back end. The report lists "Following Too Closely" as the contributing factor for the collisions. A 40-year-old male driver, occupant of one of the vehicles, sustained neck injuries and whiplash but was not ejected and remained conscious. The driver was wearing a lap belt. The police report does not cite any contributing factors related to the victim's behavior. The crash highlights driver errors in maintaining safe distances and controlling vehicle speed in traffic.
2Two-Vehicle Collision on Hillside Avenue Injures Drivers▸A multi-vehicle crash on Hillside Avenue in Queens left two drivers injured with neck contusions. Both drivers were conscious and restrained. Police cite driver inattention and distraction as primary causes, with one driver also following too closely.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 7:05 AM on Hillside Avenue in Queens involving a 2016 BMW SUV traveling west and a 2018 Toyota sedan making a left turn southbound. Both drivers suffered neck injuries classified as contusions and bruises but remained conscious and were wearing lap belts and harnesses. The report identifies driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors for both drivers, with the Toyota driver also cited for following too closely. The impact was centered on the front ends of both vehicles. A third vehicle, a 2025 Honda SUV, was also involved but the report does not list injuries or contributing factors for that driver. The data highlights driver errors as the cause of the collision, with no mention of victim fault or pedestrian involvement.
Int 0745-2024Williams is absent as Council passes neutral-impact micromobility data transparency bill.▸City law now forces DOT to reveal where bikes and scooters go. Streets and bridges, protected or not. Data goes public. Riders’ movement, danger, and safety projects laid bare. No more hiding the facts.
Int 0745-2024, now enacted, came through the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. It was introduced April 11, 2024, and passed on August 15, 2024. The law orders the Department of Transportation to post current bicycle and micromobility ridership data online, updated monthly or at least yearly. The matter summary reads: 'requiring the department of transportation to provide information about bicycle and other micromobility device activity.' Council Member Selvena N. Brooks-Powers led as primary sponsor, joined by Farías, Restler, Hudson, Schulman, and others. The law demands transparency on where riders travel and what DOT does to keep them safe. This opens the books on bike movement and exposes gaps in protection.
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File Int 0745-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-08-15
2Two SUVs Collide on Queens Avenue Injuring Two▸Two sport utility vehicles collided on 93 Avenue in Queens. Both drivers were traveling east when impact occurred on the left side doors of one SUV and the right front bumper of the other. Two occupants suffered neck injuries but remained conscious.
According to the police report, the crash involved two station wagons/SUVs traveling eastbound on 168-19 93 Avenue in Queens at 8:20 p.m. Both vehicles were going straight ahead when the collision occurred. The point of impact was the left side doors of a 2022 Dodge SUV and the right front bumper of a 2019 Jeep SUV. The driver of the Dodge SUV, a 35-year-old male, sustained neck injuries classified as injury severity 3 and was conscious at the scene. A 58-year-old female passenger in the Jeep SUV also suffered neck injuries with the same severity and remained conscious. Both occupants were not ejected from their vehicles. The police report lists contributing factors as unspecified, providing no explicit driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The report focuses on the collision dynamics and resulting injuries without attributing fault to either driver.
4Two SUVs Collide on Queens 148 Street▸Two sport utility vehicles collided on 148 Street in Queens, injuring four occupants. The impact struck the right front bumper of one SUV and the left front bumper of the other. All injured remained conscious but suffered internal injuries.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 18:05 on 148 Street in Queens involving two sport utility vehicles. One SUV, traveling north, was struck on its right front bumper by another SUV making a right turn westbound, impacting its left front bumper. Four occupants were injured: a 63-year-old female driver and three passengers aged 42, 54, and 39. All were conscious and sustained internal injuries to various body parts including the entire body, hip-upper leg, back, and neck. The report lists the contributing factors as unspecified, with no clear driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding noted. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors.
E-Bike Turns, Strikes Woman Exiting Car▸An e-bike rider turned on 165th Street, failed to yield, and struck a woman stepping from a car. She fell hard, blood pooling, her leg torn open. The rider kept going. The street bore witness. No damage to the bike. Only flesh.
A woman, age 54, was seriously injured on 165th Street near Jamaica Avenue in Queens when an e-bike rider making a right turn struck her as she stepped down from a car, according to the police report. The report states the e-bike 'did not stop' and that the rider 'kept going.' The woman suffered severe lacerations to her lower leg, with blood visible on the pavement. The police report identifies 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the sole contributing factor, explicitly attributing the crash to the e-bike rider's actions. The victim was not at an intersection and was in the process of getting on or off a vehicle when struck. No damage was reported to the e-bike. The narrative centers the impact and aftermath, underscoring the consequences of driver error.
Unlicensed Scooter Strikes Sedan's Left Side▸A 29-year-old sedan driver suffered knee and lower leg injuries after a motorscooter collided with the vehicle's left side doors. The scooter driver was unlicensed. Both vehicles were traveling straight when the impact occurred on 150 Street in Queens.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 7:00 PM on 150 Street in Queens. A sedan traveling west was struck on its left side doors by a motorscooter traveling north. The sedan driver, a 29-year-old male, sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, and was reported to be in shock with complaints of pain or nausea. The scooter driver was unlicensed, a critical factor in this collision. Both vehicles were moving straight ahead prior to impact. The report lists no contributing factors for the sedan driver but notes the scooter driver’s lack of a valid license. The collision damaged the left side doors of the sedan and the center front end of the scooter. No ejections occurred. The report does not cite any victim behaviors as contributing factors.
Inexperienced Driver Hits E-Scooter Rider▸An SUV driver with inexperience struck an eastbound e-scooter making a left turn on 150 Street in Queens. The e-scooter driver, a 49-year-old woman, suffered knee and lower leg contusions. The crash caused no vehicle damage but left one injured.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 17:59 on 150 Street in Queens. The SUV was traveling south, going straight ahead, while the e-scooter was traveling east and making a left turn. The point of impact was the center front end of the SUV, which caused no vehicle damage. The e-scooter driver, a 49-year-old female, was injured with contusions to her knee and lower leg but was conscious and not ejected. The report cites 'Driver Inexperience' as a contributing factor, indicating the SUV driver’s error led to the collision. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. The incident highlights the dangers posed by inexperienced drivers to vulnerable micromobility users.
Multi-Vehicle Collision Injures Queens Driver▸A westbound sedan driver suffered back injuries in a multi-vehicle crash on Liberty Avenue. The impact involved several vehicles, including a concrete mixer and another sedan. Police cite multiple vehicular factors contributing to the collision.
According to the police report, at 10:40 AM on Liberty Avenue in Queens, a collision occurred involving multiple vehicles traveling westbound. The crash involved a 2020 Ford sedan, a 2015 Toyota sedan, and a 2014 concrete mixer truck. The Ford sedan driver, a 45-year-old male occupant, was injured with back contusions but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report lists 'Other Vehicular' as the contributing factor multiple times, indicating driver errors or vehicle-related issues from more than one driver. The Ford sedan sustained center back end damage, while the Toyota was impacted on the right rear quarter panel, and the concrete mixer had damage to its left front bumper. The injured driver was using a lap belt and harness. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors.
2Two-Vehicle Collision Injures Child Passengers Queens▸A sedan and a pick-up truck collided on Sutphin Boulevard, injuring two young passengers. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage. The crash involved driver inattention and traffic control violations, leaving children in shock with unknown injuries.
According to the police report, a collision occurred on Sutphin Boulevard in Queens involving a 2015 Nissan sedan and a 2012 Dodge pick-up truck, both traveling north. The sedan was making a right turn while the pick-up truck was making a left turn when they collided front-end to front-end. The report cites driver errors including 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors. Two child passengers, ages 5 and 7, were injured and experienced shock. Neither was ejected from the vehicles, and both sustained injuries of unknown severity. The 5-year-old was seated in the middle rear seat of the sedan, and the 7-year-old was in the left rear passenger seat of the pick-up truck. Both children were unrestrained and had no visible complaints. The crash highlights the dangers of driver distraction and failure to obey traffic controls, resulting in harm to vulnerable child occupants.
Pickup truck struck SUV from behind on Van Wyck Expressway. Two rear passengers, a toddler and a woman, suffered shock and pain. Both vehicles damaged. Police report lists no driver errors.
According to the police report, at 21:58 on Van Wyck Expressway in Queens, a northbound 2007 pickup truck struck the center rear of a 2021 SUV traveling in the same direction. The pickup's front and the SUV's rear were damaged. Two passengers in the SUV were injured: a 2-year-old boy in a child restraint and a 27-year-old woman with a lap belt and harness. Both suffered shock and pain, with injuries to the entire body and back. The report lists contributing factors as 'Unspecified' and does not cite any driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
Taxi U-Turn Collides with SUV, Passenger Injured▸A taxi making an improper U-turn struck the right rear quarter of a westbound SUV on Queens’ 146 Street. The SUV’s front passenger suffered knee and lower leg injuries, sustaining bruises but remaining conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on 146 Street near Hillside Avenue in Queens at 15:16. A taxi driver, licensed in New York, was making an improper U-turn when the taxi's left front bumper collided with the right rear quarter panel of a westbound Ford SUV. The SUV had two occupants, including a 31-year-old male front passenger who was injured. The passenger, restrained by a lap belt and harness, sustained contusions and injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report identifies "Turning Improperly" as a contributing factor, highlighting the taxi driver's error. No contributing factors related to the passenger were noted.
Distracted SUV Driver Hits Pedestrian in Queens▸SUV struck a 31-year-old man crossing Hillside Avenue with the signal. Driver was distracted and failed to yield. Victim suffered a severe facial fracture but stayed conscious.
According to the police report, a 2013 Nissan SUV traveling east on Hillside Avenue in Queens made a right turn and struck a 31-year-old male pedestrian who was crossing with the signal at the intersection with 185 Street. The pedestrian suffered a distorted facial fracture and dislocation. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The SUV hit the pedestrian at the center front end but sustained no damage. The victim remained conscious after the crash. No contributing factors were assigned to the pedestrian.
16-Year-Old Pedestrian Injured Crossing With Signal▸A 16-year-old male pedestrian suffered abdominal and pelvic injuries after being struck at an intersection on Jamaica Avenue in Queens. The BMW involved showed no damage. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal, according to the police report.
According to the police report, a 16-year-old male pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Jamaica Avenue and Brewer Boulevard in Queens at 6:41 PM. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when struck by a BMW traveling westbound, which was going straight ahead. The point of impact was the center front end of the vehicle. The pedestrian sustained contusions and bruises to the abdomen and pelvis, with an injury severity rated as moderate (3). The vehicle showed no damage, and the report lists unspecified contributing factors without citing driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene. No helmet or other safety equipment was noted, nor were any victim behaviors listed as contributing factors.
SUV Strikes Parked Sedan, Driver Unconscious▸A westbound SUV collided with a parked sedan on Liverpool Street in Queens. The SUV driver, a 23-year-old man, suffered a head injury and lost consciousness. The impact damaged the sedan’s right rear bumper and the SUV’s left front quarter panel.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 4:55 AM on Liverpool Street in Queens. The driver of the westbound SUV, a 23-year-old male occupant, was injured with a head injury and lost consciousness, sustaining a concussion. The SUV struck the right rear bumper of a parked sedan, causing damage to the sedan’s right rear bumper and the SUV’s left front quarter panel. The report lists the SUV driver’s contributing factor as 'Lost Consciousness,' indicating a critical driver impairment during the crash. The parked sedan was unoccupied at the time. The driver was restrained with a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. No other driver errors or victim behaviors were cited in the report.
Chain-Reaction Crash on Jamaica Avenue Injures Driver▸A chain-reaction collision on Jamaica Avenue in Queens left a 40-year-old male driver with neck injuries and whiplash. According to the police report, multiple vehicles traveling west collided, with failure to maintain safe distance cited as the cause.
At 8:50 AM on Jamaica Avenue in Queens, a chain-reaction crash involved three vehicles traveling westbound, according to the police report. The first vehicle, a 2018 Honda SUV, was struck in the center front end. Behind it, a 2014 Toyota sedan collided into the center back end of the Honda. Finally, a 2019 Ford SUV making a left turn was struck in the center back end. The report lists "Following Too Closely" as the contributing factor for the collisions. A 40-year-old male driver, occupant of one of the vehicles, sustained neck injuries and whiplash but was not ejected and remained conscious. The driver was wearing a lap belt. The police report does not cite any contributing factors related to the victim's behavior. The crash highlights driver errors in maintaining safe distances and controlling vehicle speed in traffic.
2Two-Vehicle Collision on Hillside Avenue Injures Drivers▸A multi-vehicle crash on Hillside Avenue in Queens left two drivers injured with neck contusions. Both drivers were conscious and restrained. Police cite driver inattention and distraction as primary causes, with one driver also following too closely.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 7:05 AM on Hillside Avenue in Queens involving a 2016 BMW SUV traveling west and a 2018 Toyota sedan making a left turn southbound. Both drivers suffered neck injuries classified as contusions and bruises but remained conscious and were wearing lap belts and harnesses. The report identifies driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors for both drivers, with the Toyota driver also cited for following too closely. The impact was centered on the front ends of both vehicles. A third vehicle, a 2025 Honda SUV, was also involved but the report does not list injuries or contributing factors for that driver. The data highlights driver errors as the cause of the collision, with no mention of victim fault or pedestrian involvement.
Int 0745-2024Williams is absent as Council passes neutral-impact micromobility data transparency bill.▸City law now forces DOT to reveal where bikes and scooters go. Streets and bridges, protected or not. Data goes public. Riders’ movement, danger, and safety projects laid bare. No more hiding the facts.
Int 0745-2024, now enacted, came through the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. It was introduced April 11, 2024, and passed on August 15, 2024. The law orders the Department of Transportation to post current bicycle and micromobility ridership data online, updated monthly or at least yearly. The matter summary reads: 'requiring the department of transportation to provide information about bicycle and other micromobility device activity.' Council Member Selvena N. Brooks-Powers led as primary sponsor, joined by Farías, Restler, Hudson, Schulman, and others. The law demands transparency on where riders travel and what DOT does to keep them safe. This opens the books on bike movement and exposes gaps in protection.
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File Int 0745-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-08-15
2Two SUVs Collide on Queens Avenue Injuring Two▸Two sport utility vehicles collided on 93 Avenue in Queens. Both drivers were traveling east when impact occurred on the left side doors of one SUV and the right front bumper of the other. Two occupants suffered neck injuries but remained conscious.
According to the police report, the crash involved two station wagons/SUVs traveling eastbound on 168-19 93 Avenue in Queens at 8:20 p.m. Both vehicles were going straight ahead when the collision occurred. The point of impact was the left side doors of a 2022 Dodge SUV and the right front bumper of a 2019 Jeep SUV. The driver of the Dodge SUV, a 35-year-old male, sustained neck injuries classified as injury severity 3 and was conscious at the scene. A 58-year-old female passenger in the Jeep SUV also suffered neck injuries with the same severity and remained conscious. Both occupants were not ejected from their vehicles. The police report lists contributing factors as unspecified, providing no explicit driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The report focuses on the collision dynamics and resulting injuries without attributing fault to either driver.
4Two SUVs Collide on Queens 148 Street▸Two sport utility vehicles collided on 148 Street in Queens, injuring four occupants. The impact struck the right front bumper of one SUV and the left front bumper of the other. All injured remained conscious but suffered internal injuries.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 18:05 on 148 Street in Queens involving two sport utility vehicles. One SUV, traveling north, was struck on its right front bumper by another SUV making a right turn westbound, impacting its left front bumper. Four occupants were injured: a 63-year-old female driver and three passengers aged 42, 54, and 39. All were conscious and sustained internal injuries to various body parts including the entire body, hip-upper leg, back, and neck. The report lists the contributing factors as unspecified, with no clear driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding noted. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors.
E-Bike Turns, Strikes Woman Exiting Car▸An e-bike rider turned on 165th Street, failed to yield, and struck a woman stepping from a car. She fell hard, blood pooling, her leg torn open. The rider kept going. The street bore witness. No damage to the bike. Only flesh.
A woman, age 54, was seriously injured on 165th Street near Jamaica Avenue in Queens when an e-bike rider making a right turn struck her as she stepped down from a car, according to the police report. The report states the e-bike 'did not stop' and that the rider 'kept going.' The woman suffered severe lacerations to her lower leg, with blood visible on the pavement. The police report identifies 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the sole contributing factor, explicitly attributing the crash to the e-bike rider's actions. The victim was not at an intersection and was in the process of getting on or off a vehicle when struck. No damage was reported to the e-bike. The narrative centers the impact and aftermath, underscoring the consequences of driver error.
Unlicensed Scooter Strikes Sedan's Left Side▸A 29-year-old sedan driver suffered knee and lower leg injuries after a motorscooter collided with the vehicle's left side doors. The scooter driver was unlicensed. Both vehicles were traveling straight when the impact occurred on 150 Street in Queens.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 7:00 PM on 150 Street in Queens. A sedan traveling west was struck on its left side doors by a motorscooter traveling north. The sedan driver, a 29-year-old male, sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, and was reported to be in shock with complaints of pain or nausea. The scooter driver was unlicensed, a critical factor in this collision. Both vehicles were moving straight ahead prior to impact. The report lists no contributing factors for the sedan driver but notes the scooter driver’s lack of a valid license. The collision damaged the left side doors of the sedan and the center front end of the scooter. No ejections occurred. The report does not cite any victim behaviors as contributing factors.
Inexperienced Driver Hits E-Scooter Rider▸An SUV driver with inexperience struck an eastbound e-scooter making a left turn on 150 Street in Queens. The e-scooter driver, a 49-year-old woman, suffered knee and lower leg contusions. The crash caused no vehicle damage but left one injured.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 17:59 on 150 Street in Queens. The SUV was traveling south, going straight ahead, while the e-scooter was traveling east and making a left turn. The point of impact was the center front end of the SUV, which caused no vehicle damage. The e-scooter driver, a 49-year-old female, was injured with contusions to her knee and lower leg but was conscious and not ejected. The report cites 'Driver Inexperience' as a contributing factor, indicating the SUV driver’s error led to the collision. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. The incident highlights the dangers posed by inexperienced drivers to vulnerable micromobility users.
Multi-Vehicle Collision Injures Queens Driver▸A westbound sedan driver suffered back injuries in a multi-vehicle crash on Liberty Avenue. The impact involved several vehicles, including a concrete mixer and another sedan. Police cite multiple vehicular factors contributing to the collision.
According to the police report, at 10:40 AM on Liberty Avenue in Queens, a collision occurred involving multiple vehicles traveling westbound. The crash involved a 2020 Ford sedan, a 2015 Toyota sedan, and a 2014 concrete mixer truck. The Ford sedan driver, a 45-year-old male occupant, was injured with back contusions but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report lists 'Other Vehicular' as the contributing factor multiple times, indicating driver errors or vehicle-related issues from more than one driver. The Ford sedan sustained center back end damage, while the Toyota was impacted on the right rear quarter panel, and the concrete mixer had damage to its left front bumper. The injured driver was using a lap belt and harness. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors.
2Two-Vehicle Collision Injures Child Passengers Queens▸A sedan and a pick-up truck collided on Sutphin Boulevard, injuring two young passengers. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage. The crash involved driver inattention and traffic control violations, leaving children in shock with unknown injuries.
According to the police report, a collision occurred on Sutphin Boulevard in Queens involving a 2015 Nissan sedan and a 2012 Dodge pick-up truck, both traveling north. The sedan was making a right turn while the pick-up truck was making a left turn when they collided front-end to front-end. The report cites driver errors including 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors. Two child passengers, ages 5 and 7, were injured and experienced shock. Neither was ejected from the vehicles, and both sustained injuries of unknown severity. The 5-year-old was seated in the middle rear seat of the sedan, and the 7-year-old was in the left rear passenger seat of the pick-up truck. Both children were unrestrained and had no visible complaints. The crash highlights the dangers of driver distraction and failure to obey traffic controls, resulting in harm to vulnerable child occupants.
A taxi making an improper U-turn struck the right rear quarter of a westbound SUV on Queens’ 146 Street. The SUV’s front passenger suffered knee and lower leg injuries, sustaining bruises but remaining conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness.
According to the police report, the crash occurred on 146 Street near Hillside Avenue in Queens at 15:16. A taxi driver, licensed in New York, was making an improper U-turn when the taxi's left front bumper collided with the right rear quarter panel of a westbound Ford SUV. The SUV had two occupants, including a 31-year-old male front passenger who was injured. The passenger, restrained by a lap belt and harness, sustained contusions and injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report identifies "Turning Improperly" as a contributing factor, highlighting the taxi driver's error. No contributing factors related to the passenger were noted.
Distracted SUV Driver Hits Pedestrian in Queens▸SUV struck a 31-year-old man crossing Hillside Avenue with the signal. Driver was distracted and failed to yield. Victim suffered a severe facial fracture but stayed conscious.
According to the police report, a 2013 Nissan SUV traveling east on Hillside Avenue in Queens made a right turn and struck a 31-year-old male pedestrian who was crossing with the signal at the intersection with 185 Street. The pedestrian suffered a distorted facial fracture and dislocation. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The SUV hit the pedestrian at the center front end but sustained no damage. The victim remained conscious after the crash. No contributing factors were assigned to the pedestrian.
16-Year-Old Pedestrian Injured Crossing With Signal▸A 16-year-old male pedestrian suffered abdominal and pelvic injuries after being struck at an intersection on Jamaica Avenue in Queens. The BMW involved showed no damage. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal, according to the police report.
According to the police report, a 16-year-old male pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Jamaica Avenue and Brewer Boulevard in Queens at 6:41 PM. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when struck by a BMW traveling westbound, which was going straight ahead. The point of impact was the center front end of the vehicle. The pedestrian sustained contusions and bruises to the abdomen and pelvis, with an injury severity rated as moderate (3). The vehicle showed no damage, and the report lists unspecified contributing factors without citing driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene. No helmet or other safety equipment was noted, nor were any victim behaviors listed as contributing factors.
SUV Strikes Parked Sedan, Driver Unconscious▸A westbound SUV collided with a parked sedan on Liverpool Street in Queens. The SUV driver, a 23-year-old man, suffered a head injury and lost consciousness. The impact damaged the sedan’s right rear bumper and the SUV’s left front quarter panel.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 4:55 AM on Liverpool Street in Queens. The driver of the westbound SUV, a 23-year-old male occupant, was injured with a head injury and lost consciousness, sustaining a concussion. The SUV struck the right rear bumper of a parked sedan, causing damage to the sedan’s right rear bumper and the SUV’s left front quarter panel. The report lists the SUV driver’s contributing factor as 'Lost Consciousness,' indicating a critical driver impairment during the crash. The parked sedan was unoccupied at the time. The driver was restrained with a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. No other driver errors or victim behaviors were cited in the report.
Chain-Reaction Crash on Jamaica Avenue Injures Driver▸A chain-reaction collision on Jamaica Avenue in Queens left a 40-year-old male driver with neck injuries and whiplash. According to the police report, multiple vehicles traveling west collided, with failure to maintain safe distance cited as the cause.
At 8:50 AM on Jamaica Avenue in Queens, a chain-reaction crash involved three vehicles traveling westbound, according to the police report. The first vehicle, a 2018 Honda SUV, was struck in the center front end. Behind it, a 2014 Toyota sedan collided into the center back end of the Honda. Finally, a 2019 Ford SUV making a left turn was struck in the center back end. The report lists "Following Too Closely" as the contributing factor for the collisions. A 40-year-old male driver, occupant of one of the vehicles, sustained neck injuries and whiplash but was not ejected and remained conscious. The driver was wearing a lap belt. The police report does not cite any contributing factors related to the victim's behavior. The crash highlights driver errors in maintaining safe distances and controlling vehicle speed in traffic.
2Two-Vehicle Collision on Hillside Avenue Injures Drivers▸A multi-vehicle crash on Hillside Avenue in Queens left two drivers injured with neck contusions. Both drivers were conscious and restrained. Police cite driver inattention and distraction as primary causes, with one driver also following too closely.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 7:05 AM on Hillside Avenue in Queens involving a 2016 BMW SUV traveling west and a 2018 Toyota sedan making a left turn southbound. Both drivers suffered neck injuries classified as contusions and bruises but remained conscious and were wearing lap belts and harnesses. The report identifies driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors for both drivers, with the Toyota driver also cited for following too closely. The impact was centered on the front ends of both vehicles. A third vehicle, a 2025 Honda SUV, was also involved but the report does not list injuries or contributing factors for that driver. The data highlights driver errors as the cause of the collision, with no mention of victim fault or pedestrian involvement.
Int 0745-2024Williams is absent as Council passes neutral-impact micromobility data transparency bill.▸City law now forces DOT to reveal where bikes and scooters go. Streets and bridges, protected or not. Data goes public. Riders’ movement, danger, and safety projects laid bare. No more hiding the facts.
Int 0745-2024, now enacted, came through the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. It was introduced April 11, 2024, and passed on August 15, 2024. The law orders the Department of Transportation to post current bicycle and micromobility ridership data online, updated monthly or at least yearly. The matter summary reads: 'requiring the department of transportation to provide information about bicycle and other micromobility device activity.' Council Member Selvena N. Brooks-Powers led as primary sponsor, joined by Farías, Restler, Hudson, Schulman, and others. The law demands transparency on where riders travel and what DOT does to keep them safe. This opens the books on bike movement and exposes gaps in protection.
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File Int 0745-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-08-15
2Two SUVs Collide on Queens Avenue Injuring Two▸Two sport utility vehicles collided on 93 Avenue in Queens. Both drivers were traveling east when impact occurred on the left side doors of one SUV and the right front bumper of the other. Two occupants suffered neck injuries but remained conscious.
According to the police report, the crash involved two station wagons/SUVs traveling eastbound on 168-19 93 Avenue in Queens at 8:20 p.m. Both vehicles were going straight ahead when the collision occurred. The point of impact was the left side doors of a 2022 Dodge SUV and the right front bumper of a 2019 Jeep SUV. The driver of the Dodge SUV, a 35-year-old male, sustained neck injuries classified as injury severity 3 and was conscious at the scene. A 58-year-old female passenger in the Jeep SUV also suffered neck injuries with the same severity and remained conscious. Both occupants were not ejected from their vehicles. The police report lists contributing factors as unspecified, providing no explicit driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The report focuses on the collision dynamics and resulting injuries without attributing fault to either driver.
4Two SUVs Collide on Queens 148 Street▸Two sport utility vehicles collided on 148 Street in Queens, injuring four occupants. The impact struck the right front bumper of one SUV and the left front bumper of the other. All injured remained conscious but suffered internal injuries.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 18:05 on 148 Street in Queens involving two sport utility vehicles. One SUV, traveling north, was struck on its right front bumper by another SUV making a right turn westbound, impacting its left front bumper. Four occupants were injured: a 63-year-old female driver and three passengers aged 42, 54, and 39. All were conscious and sustained internal injuries to various body parts including the entire body, hip-upper leg, back, and neck. The report lists the contributing factors as unspecified, with no clear driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding noted. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors.
E-Bike Turns, Strikes Woman Exiting Car▸An e-bike rider turned on 165th Street, failed to yield, and struck a woman stepping from a car. She fell hard, blood pooling, her leg torn open. The rider kept going. The street bore witness. No damage to the bike. Only flesh.
A woman, age 54, was seriously injured on 165th Street near Jamaica Avenue in Queens when an e-bike rider making a right turn struck her as she stepped down from a car, according to the police report. The report states the e-bike 'did not stop' and that the rider 'kept going.' The woman suffered severe lacerations to her lower leg, with blood visible on the pavement. The police report identifies 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the sole contributing factor, explicitly attributing the crash to the e-bike rider's actions. The victim was not at an intersection and was in the process of getting on or off a vehicle when struck. No damage was reported to the e-bike. The narrative centers the impact and aftermath, underscoring the consequences of driver error.
Unlicensed Scooter Strikes Sedan's Left Side▸A 29-year-old sedan driver suffered knee and lower leg injuries after a motorscooter collided with the vehicle's left side doors. The scooter driver was unlicensed. Both vehicles were traveling straight when the impact occurred on 150 Street in Queens.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 7:00 PM on 150 Street in Queens. A sedan traveling west was struck on its left side doors by a motorscooter traveling north. The sedan driver, a 29-year-old male, sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, and was reported to be in shock with complaints of pain or nausea. The scooter driver was unlicensed, a critical factor in this collision. Both vehicles were moving straight ahead prior to impact. The report lists no contributing factors for the sedan driver but notes the scooter driver’s lack of a valid license. The collision damaged the left side doors of the sedan and the center front end of the scooter. No ejections occurred. The report does not cite any victim behaviors as contributing factors.
Inexperienced Driver Hits E-Scooter Rider▸An SUV driver with inexperience struck an eastbound e-scooter making a left turn on 150 Street in Queens. The e-scooter driver, a 49-year-old woman, suffered knee and lower leg contusions. The crash caused no vehicle damage but left one injured.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 17:59 on 150 Street in Queens. The SUV was traveling south, going straight ahead, while the e-scooter was traveling east and making a left turn. The point of impact was the center front end of the SUV, which caused no vehicle damage. The e-scooter driver, a 49-year-old female, was injured with contusions to her knee and lower leg but was conscious and not ejected. The report cites 'Driver Inexperience' as a contributing factor, indicating the SUV driver’s error led to the collision. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. The incident highlights the dangers posed by inexperienced drivers to vulnerable micromobility users.
Multi-Vehicle Collision Injures Queens Driver▸A westbound sedan driver suffered back injuries in a multi-vehicle crash on Liberty Avenue. The impact involved several vehicles, including a concrete mixer and another sedan. Police cite multiple vehicular factors contributing to the collision.
According to the police report, at 10:40 AM on Liberty Avenue in Queens, a collision occurred involving multiple vehicles traveling westbound. The crash involved a 2020 Ford sedan, a 2015 Toyota sedan, and a 2014 concrete mixer truck. The Ford sedan driver, a 45-year-old male occupant, was injured with back contusions but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report lists 'Other Vehicular' as the contributing factor multiple times, indicating driver errors or vehicle-related issues from more than one driver. The Ford sedan sustained center back end damage, while the Toyota was impacted on the right rear quarter panel, and the concrete mixer had damage to its left front bumper. The injured driver was using a lap belt and harness. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors.
2Two-Vehicle Collision Injures Child Passengers Queens▸A sedan and a pick-up truck collided on Sutphin Boulevard, injuring two young passengers. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage. The crash involved driver inattention and traffic control violations, leaving children in shock with unknown injuries.
According to the police report, a collision occurred on Sutphin Boulevard in Queens involving a 2015 Nissan sedan and a 2012 Dodge pick-up truck, both traveling north. The sedan was making a right turn while the pick-up truck was making a left turn when they collided front-end to front-end. The report cites driver errors including 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors. Two child passengers, ages 5 and 7, were injured and experienced shock. Neither was ejected from the vehicles, and both sustained injuries of unknown severity. The 5-year-old was seated in the middle rear seat of the sedan, and the 7-year-old was in the left rear passenger seat of the pick-up truck. Both children were unrestrained and had no visible complaints. The crash highlights the dangers of driver distraction and failure to obey traffic controls, resulting in harm to vulnerable child occupants.
SUV struck a 31-year-old man crossing Hillside Avenue with the signal. Driver was distracted and failed to yield. Victim suffered a severe facial fracture but stayed conscious.
According to the police report, a 2013 Nissan SUV traveling east on Hillside Avenue in Queens made a right turn and struck a 31-year-old male pedestrian who was crossing with the signal at the intersection with 185 Street. The pedestrian suffered a distorted facial fracture and dislocation. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The SUV hit the pedestrian at the center front end but sustained no damage. The victim remained conscious after the crash. No contributing factors were assigned to the pedestrian.
16-Year-Old Pedestrian Injured Crossing With Signal▸A 16-year-old male pedestrian suffered abdominal and pelvic injuries after being struck at an intersection on Jamaica Avenue in Queens. The BMW involved showed no damage. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal, according to the police report.
According to the police report, a 16-year-old male pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Jamaica Avenue and Brewer Boulevard in Queens at 6:41 PM. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when struck by a BMW traveling westbound, which was going straight ahead. The point of impact was the center front end of the vehicle. The pedestrian sustained contusions and bruises to the abdomen and pelvis, with an injury severity rated as moderate (3). The vehicle showed no damage, and the report lists unspecified contributing factors without citing driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene. No helmet or other safety equipment was noted, nor were any victim behaviors listed as contributing factors.
SUV Strikes Parked Sedan, Driver Unconscious▸A westbound SUV collided with a parked sedan on Liverpool Street in Queens. The SUV driver, a 23-year-old man, suffered a head injury and lost consciousness. The impact damaged the sedan’s right rear bumper and the SUV’s left front quarter panel.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 4:55 AM on Liverpool Street in Queens. The driver of the westbound SUV, a 23-year-old male occupant, was injured with a head injury and lost consciousness, sustaining a concussion. The SUV struck the right rear bumper of a parked sedan, causing damage to the sedan’s right rear bumper and the SUV’s left front quarter panel. The report lists the SUV driver’s contributing factor as 'Lost Consciousness,' indicating a critical driver impairment during the crash. The parked sedan was unoccupied at the time. The driver was restrained with a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. No other driver errors or victim behaviors were cited in the report.
Chain-Reaction Crash on Jamaica Avenue Injures Driver▸A chain-reaction collision on Jamaica Avenue in Queens left a 40-year-old male driver with neck injuries and whiplash. According to the police report, multiple vehicles traveling west collided, with failure to maintain safe distance cited as the cause.
At 8:50 AM on Jamaica Avenue in Queens, a chain-reaction crash involved three vehicles traveling westbound, according to the police report. The first vehicle, a 2018 Honda SUV, was struck in the center front end. Behind it, a 2014 Toyota sedan collided into the center back end of the Honda. Finally, a 2019 Ford SUV making a left turn was struck in the center back end. The report lists "Following Too Closely" as the contributing factor for the collisions. A 40-year-old male driver, occupant of one of the vehicles, sustained neck injuries and whiplash but was not ejected and remained conscious. The driver was wearing a lap belt. The police report does not cite any contributing factors related to the victim's behavior. The crash highlights driver errors in maintaining safe distances and controlling vehicle speed in traffic.
2Two-Vehicle Collision on Hillside Avenue Injures Drivers▸A multi-vehicle crash on Hillside Avenue in Queens left two drivers injured with neck contusions. Both drivers were conscious and restrained. Police cite driver inattention and distraction as primary causes, with one driver also following too closely.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 7:05 AM on Hillside Avenue in Queens involving a 2016 BMW SUV traveling west and a 2018 Toyota sedan making a left turn southbound. Both drivers suffered neck injuries classified as contusions and bruises but remained conscious and were wearing lap belts and harnesses. The report identifies driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors for both drivers, with the Toyota driver also cited for following too closely. The impact was centered on the front ends of both vehicles. A third vehicle, a 2025 Honda SUV, was also involved but the report does not list injuries or contributing factors for that driver. The data highlights driver errors as the cause of the collision, with no mention of victim fault or pedestrian involvement.
Int 0745-2024Williams is absent as Council passes neutral-impact micromobility data transparency bill.▸City law now forces DOT to reveal where bikes and scooters go. Streets and bridges, protected or not. Data goes public. Riders’ movement, danger, and safety projects laid bare. No more hiding the facts.
Int 0745-2024, now enacted, came through the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. It was introduced April 11, 2024, and passed on August 15, 2024. The law orders the Department of Transportation to post current bicycle and micromobility ridership data online, updated monthly or at least yearly. The matter summary reads: 'requiring the department of transportation to provide information about bicycle and other micromobility device activity.' Council Member Selvena N. Brooks-Powers led as primary sponsor, joined by Farías, Restler, Hudson, Schulman, and others. The law demands transparency on where riders travel and what DOT does to keep them safe. This opens the books on bike movement and exposes gaps in protection.
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File Int 0745-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-08-15
2Two SUVs Collide on Queens Avenue Injuring Two▸Two sport utility vehicles collided on 93 Avenue in Queens. Both drivers were traveling east when impact occurred on the left side doors of one SUV and the right front bumper of the other. Two occupants suffered neck injuries but remained conscious.
According to the police report, the crash involved two station wagons/SUVs traveling eastbound on 168-19 93 Avenue in Queens at 8:20 p.m. Both vehicles were going straight ahead when the collision occurred. The point of impact was the left side doors of a 2022 Dodge SUV and the right front bumper of a 2019 Jeep SUV. The driver of the Dodge SUV, a 35-year-old male, sustained neck injuries classified as injury severity 3 and was conscious at the scene. A 58-year-old female passenger in the Jeep SUV also suffered neck injuries with the same severity and remained conscious. Both occupants were not ejected from their vehicles. The police report lists contributing factors as unspecified, providing no explicit driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The report focuses on the collision dynamics and resulting injuries without attributing fault to either driver.
4Two SUVs Collide on Queens 148 Street▸Two sport utility vehicles collided on 148 Street in Queens, injuring four occupants. The impact struck the right front bumper of one SUV and the left front bumper of the other. All injured remained conscious but suffered internal injuries.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 18:05 on 148 Street in Queens involving two sport utility vehicles. One SUV, traveling north, was struck on its right front bumper by another SUV making a right turn westbound, impacting its left front bumper. Four occupants were injured: a 63-year-old female driver and three passengers aged 42, 54, and 39. All were conscious and sustained internal injuries to various body parts including the entire body, hip-upper leg, back, and neck. The report lists the contributing factors as unspecified, with no clear driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding noted. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors.
E-Bike Turns, Strikes Woman Exiting Car▸An e-bike rider turned on 165th Street, failed to yield, and struck a woman stepping from a car. She fell hard, blood pooling, her leg torn open. The rider kept going. The street bore witness. No damage to the bike. Only flesh.
A woman, age 54, was seriously injured on 165th Street near Jamaica Avenue in Queens when an e-bike rider making a right turn struck her as she stepped down from a car, according to the police report. The report states the e-bike 'did not stop' and that the rider 'kept going.' The woman suffered severe lacerations to her lower leg, with blood visible on the pavement. The police report identifies 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the sole contributing factor, explicitly attributing the crash to the e-bike rider's actions. The victim was not at an intersection and was in the process of getting on or off a vehicle when struck. No damage was reported to the e-bike. The narrative centers the impact and aftermath, underscoring the consequences of driver error.
Unlicensed Scooter Strikes Sedan's Left Side▸A 29-year-old sedan driver suffered knee and lower leg injuries after a motorscooter collided with the vehicle's left side doors. The scooter driver was unlicensed. Both vehicles were traveling straight when the impact occurred on 150 Street in Queens.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 7:00 PM on 150 Street in Queens. A sedan traveling west was struck on its left side doors by a motorscooter traveling north. The sedan driver, a 29-year-old male, sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, and was reported to be in shock with complaints of pain or nausea. The scooter driver was unlicensed, a critical factor in this collision. Both vehicles were moving straight ahead prior to impact. The report lists no contributing factors for the sedan driver but notes the scooter driver’s lack of a valid license. The collision damaged the left side doors of the sedan and the center front end of the scooter. No ejections occurred. The report does not cite any victim behaviors as contributing factors.
Inexperienced Driver Hits E-Scooter Rider▸An SUV driver with inexperience struck an eastbound e-scooter making a left turn on 150 Street in Queens. The e-scooter driver, a 49-year-old woman, suffered knee and lower leg contusions. The crash caused no vehicle damage but left one injured.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 17:59 on 150 Street in Queens. The SUV was traveling south, going straight ahead, while the e-scooter was traveling east and making a left turn. The point of impact was the center front end of the SUV, which caused no vehicle damage. The e-scooter driver, a 49-year-old female, was injured with contusions to her knee and lower leg but was conscious and not ejected. The report cites 'Driver Inexperience' as a contributing factor, indicating the SUV driver’s error led to the collision. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. The incident highlights the dangers posed by inexperienced drivers to vulnerable micromobility users.
Multi-Vehicle Collision Injures Queens Driver▸A westbound sedan driver suffered back injuries in a multi-vehicle crash on Liberty Avenue. The impact involved several vehicles, including a concrete mixer and another sedan. Police cite multiple vehicular factors contributing to the collision.
According to the police report, at 10:40 AM on Liberty Avenue in Queens, a collision occurred involving multiple vehicles traveling westbound. The crash involved a 2020 Ford sedan, a 2015 Toyota sedan, and a 2014 concrete mixer truck. The Ford sedan driver, a 45-year-old male occupant, was injured with back contusions but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report lists 'Other Vehicular' as the contributing factor multiple times, indicating driver errors or vehicle-related issues from more than one driver. The Ford sedan sustained center back end damage, while the Toyota was impacted on the right rear quarter panel, and the concrete mixer had damage to its left front bumper. The injured driver was using a lap belt and harness. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors.
2Two-Vehicle Collision Injures Child Passengers Queens▸A sedan and a pick-up truck collided on Sutphin Boulevard, injuring two young passengers. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage. The crash involved driver inattention and traffic control violations, leaving children in shock with unknown injuries.
According to the police report, a collision occurred on Sutphin Boulevard in Queens involving a 2015 Nissan sedan and a 2012 Dodge pick-up truck, both traveling north. The sedan was making a right turn while the pick-up truck was making a left turn when they collided front-end to front-end. The report cites driver errors including 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors. Two child passengers, ages 5 and 7, were injured and experienced shock. Neither was ejected from the vehicles, and both sustained injuries of unknown severity. The 5-year-old was seated in the middle rear seat of the sedan, and the 7-year-old was in the left rear passenger seat of the pick-up truck. Both children were unrestrained and had no visible complaints. The crash highlights the dangers of driver distraction and failure to obey traffic controls, resulting in harm to vulnerable child occupants.
A 16-year-old male pedestrian suffered abdominal and pelvic injuries after being struck at an intersection on Jamaica Avenue in Queens. The BMW involved showed no damage. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal, according to the police report.
According to the police report, a 16-year-old male pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Jamaica Avenue and Brewer Boulevard in Queens at 6:41 PM. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when struck by a BMW traveling westbound, which was going straight ahead. The point of impact was the center front end of the vehicle. The pedestrian sustained contusions and bruises to the abdomen and pelvis, with an injury severity rated as moderate (3). The vehicle showed no damage, and the report lists unspecified contributing factors without citing driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene. No helmet or other safety equipment was noted, nor were any victim behaviors listed as contributing factors.
SUV Strikes Parked Sedan, Driver Unconscious▸A westbound SUV collided with a parked sedan on Liverpool Street in Queens. The SUV driver, a 23-year-old man, suffered a head injury and lost consciousness. The impact damaged the sedan’s right rear bumper and the SUV’s left front quarter panel.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 4:55 AM on Liverpool Street in Queens. The driver of the westbound SUV, a 23-year-old male occupant, was injured with a head injury and lost consciousness, sustaining a concussion. The SUV struck the right rear bumper of a parked sedan, causing damage to the sedan’s right rear bumper and the SUV’s left front quarter panel. The report lists the SUV driver’s contributing factor as 'Lost Consciousness,' indicating a critical driver impairment during the crash. The parked sedan was unoccupied at the time. The driver was restrained with a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. No other driver errors or victim behaviors were cited in the report.
Chain-Reaction Crash on Jamaica Avenue Injures Driver▸A chain-reaction collision on Jamaica Avenue in Queens left a 40-year-old male driver with neck injuries and whiplash. According to the police report, multiple vehicles traveling west collided, with failure to maintain safe distance cited as the cause.
At 8:50 AM on Jamaica Avenue in Queens, a chain-reaction crash involved three vehicles traveling westbound, according to the police report. The first vehicle, a 2018 Honda SUV, was struck in the center front end. Behind it, a 2014 Toyota sedan collided into the center back end of the Honda. Finally, a 2019 Ford SUV making a left turn was struck in the center back end. The report lists "Following Too Closely" as the contributing factor for the collisions. A 40-year-old male driver, occupant of one of the vehicles, sustained neck injuries and whiplash but was not ejected and remained conscious. The driver was wearing a lap belt. The police report does not cite any contributing factors related to the victim's behavior. The crash highlights driver errors in maintaining safe distances and controlling vehicle speed in traffic.
2Two-Vehicle Collision on Hillside Avenue Injures Drivers▸A multi-vehicle crash on Hillside Avenue in Queens left two drivers injured with neck contusions. Both drivers were conscious and restrained. Police cite driver inattention and distraction as primary causes, with one driver also following too closely.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 7:05 AM on Hillside Avenue in Queens involving a 2016 BMW SUV traveling west and a 2018 Toyota sedan making a left turn southbound. Both drivers suffered neck injuries classified as contusions and bruises but remained conscious and were wearing lap belts and harnesses. The report identifies driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors for both drivers, with the Toyota driver also cited for following too closely. The impact was centered on the front ends of both vehicles. A third vehicle, a 2025 Honda SUV, was also involved but the report does not list injuries or contributing factors for that driver. The data highlights driver errors as the cause of the collision, with no mention of victim fault or pedestrian involvement.
Int 0745-2024Williams is absent as Council passes neutral-impact micromobility data transparency bill.▸City law now forces DOT to reveal where bikes and scooters go. Streets and bridges, protected or not. Data goes public. Riders’ movement, danger, and safety projects laid bare. No more hiding the facts.
Int 0745-2024, now enacted, came through the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. It was introduced April 11, 2024, and passed on August 15, 2024. The law orders the Department of Transportation to post current bicycle and micromobility ridership data online, updated monthly or at least yearly. The matter summary reads: 'requiring the department of transportation to provide information about bicycle and other micromobility device activity.' Council Member Selvena N. Brooks-Powers led as primary sponsor, joined by Farías, Restler, Hudson, Schulman, and others. The law demands transparency on where riders travel and what DOT does to keep them safe. This opens the books on bike movement and exposes gaps in protection.
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File Int 0745-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-08-15
2Two SUVs Collide on Queens Avenue Injuring Two▸Two sport utility vehicles collided on 93 Avenue in Queens. Both drivers were traveling east when impact occurred on the left side doors of one SUV and the right front bumper of the other. Two occupants suffered neck injuries but remained conscious.
According to the police report, the crash involved two station wagons/SUVs traveling eastbound on 168-19 93 Avenue in Queens at 8:20 p.m. Both vehicles were going straight ahead when the collision occurred. The point of impact was the left side doors of a 2022 Dodge SUV and the right front bumper of a 2019 Jeep SUV. The driver of the Dodge SUV, a 35-year-old male, sustained neck injuries classified as injury severity 3 and was conscious at the scene. A 58-year-old female passenger in the Jeep SUV also suffered neck injuries with the same severity and remained conscious. Both occupants were not ejected from their vehicles. The police report lists contributing factors as unspecified, providing no explicit driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The report focuses on the collision dynamics and resulting injuries without attributing fault to either driver.
4Two SUVs Collide on Queens 148 Street▸Two sport utility vehicles collided on 148 Street in Queens, injuring four occupants. The impact struck the right front bumper of one SUV and the left front bumper of the other. All injured remained conscious but suffered internal injuries.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 18:05 on 148 Street in Queens involving two sport utility vehicles. One SUV, traveling north, was struck on its right front bumper by another SUV making a right turn westbound, impacting its left front bumper. Four occupants were injured: a 63-year-old female driver and three passengers aged 42, 54, and 39. All were conscious and sustained internal injuries to various body parts including the entire body, hip-upper leg, back, and neck. The report lists the contributing factors as unspecified, with no clear driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding noted. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors.
E-Bike Turns, Strikes Woman Exiting Car▸An e-bike rider turned on 165th Street, failed to yield, and struck a woman stepping from a car. She fell hard, blood pooling, her leg torn open. The rider kept going. The street bore witness. No damage to the bike. Only flesh.
A woman, age 54, was seriously injured on 165th Street near Jamaica Avenue in Queens when an e-bike rider making a right turn struck her as she stepped down from a car, according to the police report. The report states the e-bike 'did not stop' and that the rider 'kept going.' The woman suffered severe lacerations to her lower leg, with blood visible on the pavement. The police report identifies 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the sole contributing factor, explicitly attributing the crash to the e-bike rider's actions. The victim was not at an intersection and was in the process of getting on or off a vehicle when struck. No damage was reported to the e-bike. The narrative centers the impact and aftermath, underscoring the consequences of driver error.
Unlicensed Scooter Strikes Sedan's Left Side▸A 29-year-old sedan driver suffered knee and lower leg injuries after a motorscooter collided with the vehicle's left side doors. The scooter driver was unlicensed. Both vehicles were traveling straight when the impact occurred on 150 Street in Queens.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 7:00 PM on 150 Street in Queens. A sedan traveling west was struck on its left side doors by a motorscooter traveling north. The sedan driver, a 29-year-old male, sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, and was reported to be in shock with complaints of pain or nausea. The scooter driver was unlicensed, a critical factor in this collision. Both vehicles were moving straight ahead prior to impact. The report lists no contributing factors for the sedan driver but notes the scooter driver’s lack of a valid license. The collision damaged the left side doors of the sedan and the center front end of the scooter. No ejections occurred. The report does not cite any victim behaviors as contributing factors.
Inexperienced Driver Hits E-Scooter Rider▸An SUV driver with inexperience struck an eastbound e-scooter making a left turn on 150 Street in Queens. The e-scooter driver, a 49-year-old woman, suffered knee and lower leg contusions. The crash caused no vehicle damage but left one injured.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 17:59 on 150 Street in Queens. The SUV was traveling south, going straight ahead, while the e-scooter was traveling east and making a left turn. The point of impact was the center front end of the SUV, which caused no vehicle damage. The e-scooter driver, a 49-year-old female, was injured with contusions to her knee and lower leg but was conscious and not ejected. The report cites 'Driver Inexperience' as a contributing factor, indicating the SUV driver’s error led to the collision. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. The incident highlights the dangers posed by inexperienced drivers to vulnerable micromobility users.
Multi-Vehicle Collision Injures Queens Driver▸A westbound sedan driver suffered back injuries in a multi-vehicle crash on Liberty Avenue. The impact involved several vehicles, including a concrete mixer and another sedan. Police cite multiple vehicular factors contributing to the collision.
According to the police report, at 10:40 AM on Liberty Avenue in Queens, a collision occurred involving multiple vehicles traveling westbound. The crash involved a 2020 Ford sedan, a 2015 Toyota sedan, and a 2014 concrete mixer truck. The Ford sedan driver, a 45-year-old male occupant, was injured with back contusions but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report lists 'Other Vehicular' as the contributing factor multiple times, indicating driver errors or vehicle-related issues from more than one driver. The Ford sedan sustained center back end damage, while the Toyota was impacted on the right rear quarter panel, and the concrete mixer had damage to its left front bumper. The injured driver was using a lap belt and harness. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors.
2Two-Vehicle Collision Injures Child Passengers Queens▸A sedan and a pick-up truck collided on Sutphin Boulevard, injuring two young passengers. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage. The crash involved driver inattention and traffic control violations, leaving children in shock with unknown injuries.
According to the police report, a collision occurred on Sutphin Boulevard in Queens involving a 2015 Nissan sedan and a 2012 Dodge pick-up truck, both traveling north. The sedan was making a right turn while the pick-up truck was making a left turn when they collided front-end to front-end. The report cites driver errors including 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors. Two child passengers, ages 5 and 7, were injured and experienced shock. Neither was ejected from the vehicles, and both sustained injuries of unknown severity. The 5-year-old was seated in the middle rear seat of the sedan, and the 7-year-old was in the left rear passenger seat of the pick-up truck. Both children were unrestrained and had no visible complaints. The crash highlights the dangers of driver distraction and failure to obey traffic controls, resulting in harm to vulnerable child occupants.
A westbound SUV collided with a parked sedan on Liverpool Street in Queens. The SUV driver, a 23-year-old man, suffered a head injury and lost consciousness. The impact damaged the sedan’s right rear bumper and the SUV’s left front quarter panel.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 4:55 AM on Liverpool Street in Queens. The driver of the westbound SUV, a 23-year-old male occupant, was injured with a head injury and lost consciousness, sustaining a concussion. The SUV struck the right rear bumper of a parked sedan, causing damage to the sedan’s right rear bumper and the SUV’s left front quarter panel. The report lists the SUV driver’s contributing factor as 'Lost Consciousness,' indicating a critical driver impairment during the crash. The parked sedan was unoccupied at the time. The driver was restrained with a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. No other driver errors or victim behaviors were cited in the report.
Chain-Reaction Crash on Jamaica Avenue Injures Driver▸A chain-reaction collision on Jamaica Avenue in Queens left a 40-year-old male driver with neck injuries and whiplash. According to the police report, multiple vehicles traveling west collided, with failure to maintain safe distance cited as the cause.
At 8:50 AM on Jamaica Avenue in Queens, a chain-reaction crash involved three vehicles traveling westbound, according to the police report. The first vehicle, a 2018 Honda SUV, was struck in the center front end. Behind it, a 2014 Toyota sedan collided into the center back end of the Honda. Finally, a 2019 Ford SUV making a left turn was struck in the center back end. The report lists "Following Too Closely" as the contributing factor for the collisions. A 40-year-old male driver, occupant of one of the vehicles, sustained neck injuries and whiplash but was not ejected and remained conscious. The driver was wearing a lap belt. The police report does not cite any contributing factors related to the victim's behavior. The crash highlights driver errors in maintaining safe distances and controlling vehicle speed in traffic.
2Two-Vehicle Collision on Hillside Avenue Injures Drivers▸A multi-vehicle crash on Hillside Avenue in Queens left two drivers injured with neck contusions. Both drivers were conscious and restrained. Police cite driver inattention and distraction as primary causes, with one driver also following too closely.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 7:05 AM on Hillside Avenue in Queens involving a 2016 BMW SUV traveling west and a 2018 Toyota sedan making a left turn southbound. Both drivers suffered neck injuries classified as contusions and bruises but remained conscious and were wearing lap belts and harnesses. The report identifies driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors for both drivers, with the Toyota driver also cited for following too closely. The impact was centered on the front ends of both vehicles. A third vehicle, a 2025 Honda SUV, was also involved but the report does not list injuries or contributing factors for that driver. The data highlights driver errors as the cause of the collision, with no mention of victim fault or pedestrian involvement.
Int 0745-2024Williams is absent as Council passes neutral-impact micromobility data transparency bill.▸City law now forces DOT to reveal where bikes and scooters go. Streets and bridges, protected or not. Data goes public. Riders’ movement, danger, and safety projects laid bare. No more hiding the facts.
Int 0745-2024, now enacted, came through the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. It was introduced April 11, 2024, and passed on August 15, 2024. The law orders the Department of Transportation to post current bicycle and micromobility ridership data online, updated monthly or at least yearly. The matter summary reads: 'requiring the department of transportation to provide information about bicycle and other micromobility device activity.' Council Member Selvena N. Brooks-Powers led as primary sponsor, joined by Farías, Restler, Hudson, Schulman, and others. The law demands transparency on where riders travel and what DOT does to keep them safe. This opens the books on bike movement and exposes gaps in protection.
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File Int 0745-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-08-15
2Two SUVs Collide on Queens Avenue Injuring Two▸Two sport utility vehicles collided on 93 Avenue in Queens. Both drivers were traveling east when impact occurred on the left side doors of one SUV and the right front bumper of the other. Two occupants suffered neck injuries but remained conscious.
According to the police report, the crash involved two station wagons/SUVs traveling eastbound on 168-19 93 Avenue in Queens at 8:20 p.m. Both vehicles were going straight ahead when the collision occurred. The point of impact was the left side doors of a 2022 Dodge SUV and the right front bumper of a 2019 Jeep SUV. The driver of the Dodge SUV, a 35-year-old male, sustained neck injuries classified as injury severity 3 and was conscious at the scene. A 58-year-old female passenger in the Jeep SUV also suffered neck injuries with the same severity and remained conscious. Both occupants were not ejected from their vehicles. The police report lists contributing factors as unspecified, providing no explicit driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The report focuses on the collision dynamics and resulting injuries without attributing fault to either driver.
4Two SUVs Collide on Queens 148 Street▸Two sport utility vehicles collided on 148 Street in Queens, injuring four occupants. The impact struck the right front bumper of one SUV and the left front bumper of the other. All injured remained conscious but suffered internal injuries.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 18:05 on 148 Street in Queens involving two sport utility vehicles. One SUV, traveling north, was struck on its right front bumper by another SUV making a right turn westbound, impacting its left front bumper. Four occupants were injured: a 63-year-old female driver and three passengers aged 42, 54, and 39. All were conscious and sustained internal injuries to various body parts including the entire body, hip-upper leg, back, and neck. The report lists the contributing factors as unspecified, with no clear driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding noted. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors.
E-Bike Turns, Strikes Woman Exiting Car▸An e-bike rider turned on 165th Street, failed to yield, and struck a woman stepping from a car. She fell hard, blood pooling, her leg torn open. The rider kept going. The street bore witness. No damage to the bike. Only flesh.
A woman, age 54, was seriously injured on 165th Street near Jamaica Avenue in Queens when an e-bike rider making a right turn struck her as she stepped down from a car, according to the police report. The report states the e-bike 'did not stop' and that the rider 'kept going.' The woman suffered severe lacerations to her lower leg, with blood visible on the pavement. The police report identifies 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the sole contributing factor, explicitly attributing the crash to the e-bike rider's actions. The victim was not at an intersection and was in the process of getting on or off a vehicle when struck. No damage was reported to the e-bike. The narrative centers the impact and aftermath, underscoring the consequences of driver error.
Unlicensed Scooter Strikes Sedan's Left Side▸A 29-year-old sedan driver suffered knee and lower leg injuries after a motorscooter collided with the vehicle's left side doors. The scooter driver was unlicensed. Both vehicles were traveling straight when the impact occurred on 150 Street in Queens.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 7:00 PM on 150 Street in Queens. A sedan traveling west was struck on its left side doors by a motorscooter traveling north. The sedan driver, a 29-year-old male, sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, and was reported to be in shock with complaints of pain or nausea. The scooter driver was unlicensed, a critical factor in this collision. Both vehicles were moving straight ahead prior to impact. The report lists no contributing factors for the sedan driver but notes the scooter driver’s lack of a valid license. The collision damaged the left side doors of the sedan and the center front end of the scooter. No ejections occurred. The report does not cite any victim behaviors as contributing factors.
Inexperienced Driver Hits E-Scooter Rider▸An SUV driver with inexperience struck an eastbound e-scooter making a left turn on 150 Street in Queens. The e-scooter driver, a 49-year-old woman, suffered knee and lower leg contusions. The crash caused no vehicle damage but left one injured.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 17:59 on 150 Street in Queens. The SUV was traveling south, going straight ahead, while the e-scooter was traveling east and making a left turn. The point of impact was the center front end of the SUV, which caused no vehicle damage. The e-scooter driver, a 49-year-old female, was injured with contusions to her knee and lower leg but was conscious and not ejected. The report cites 'Driver Inexperience' as a contributing factor, indicating the SUV driver’s error led to the collision. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. The incident highlights the dangers posed by inexperienced drivers to vulnerable micromobility users.
Multi-Vehicle Collision Injures Queens Driver▸A westbound sedan driver suffered back injuries in a multi-vehicle crash on Liberty Avenue. The impact involved several vehicles, including a concrete mixer and another sedan. Police cite multiple vehicular factors contributing to the collision.
According to the police report, at 10:40 AM on Liberty Avenue in Queens, a collision occurred involving multiple vehicles traveling westbound. The crash involved a 2020 Ford sedan, a 2015 Toyota sedan, and a 2014 concrete mixer truck. The Ford sedan driver, a 45-year-old male occupant, was injured with back contusions but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report lists 'Other Vehicular' as the contributing factor multiple times, indicating driver errors or vehicle-related issues from more than one driver. The Ford sedan sustained center back end damage, while the Toyota was impacted on the right rear quarter panel, and the concrete mixer had damage to its left front bumper. The injured driver was using a lap belt and harness. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors.
2Two-Vehicle Collision Injures Child Passengers Queens▸A sedan and a pick-up truck collided on Sutphin Boulevard, injuring two young passengers. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage. The crash involved driver inattention and traffic control violations, leaving children in shock with unknown injuries.
According to the police report, a collision occurred on Sutphin Boulevard in Queens involving a 2015 Nissan sedan and a 2012 Dodge pick-up truck, both traveling north. The sedan was making a right turn while the pick-up truck was making a left turn when they collided front-end to front-end. The report cites driver errors including 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors. Two child passengers, ages 5 and 7, were injured and experienced shock. Neither was ejected from the vehicles, and both sustained injuries of unknown severity. The 5-year-old was seated in the middle rear seat of the sedan, and the 7-year-old was in the left rear passenger seat of the pick-up truck. Both children were unrestrained and had no visible complaints. The crash highlights the dangers of driver distraction and failure to obey traffic controls, resulting in harm to vulnerable child occupants.
A chain-reaction collision on Jamaica Avenue in Queens left a 40-year-old male driver with neck injuries and whiplash. According to the police report, multiple vehicles traveling west collided, with failure to maintain safe distance cited as the cause.
At 8:50 AM on Jamaica Avenue in Queens, a chain-reaction crash involved three vehicles traveling westbound, according to the police report. The first vehicle, a 2018 Honda SUV, was struck in the center front end. Behind it, a 2014 Toyota sedan collided into the center back end of the Honda. Finally, a 2019 Ford SUV making a left turn was struck in the center back end. The report lists "Following Too Closely" as the contributing factor for the collisions. A 40-year-old male driver, occupant of one of the vehicles, sustained neck injuries and whiplash but was not ejected and remained conscious. The driver was wearing a lap belt. The police report does not cite any contributing factors related to the victim's behavior. The crash highlights driver errors in maintaining safe distances and controlling vehicle speed in traffic.
2Two-Vehicle Collision on Hillside Avenue Injures Drivers▸A multi-vehicle crash on Hillside Avenue in Queens left two drivers injured with neck contusions. Both drivers were conscious and restrained. Police cite driver inattention and distraction as primary causes, with one driver also following too closely.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 7:05 AM on Hillside Avenue in Queens involving a 2016 BMW SUV traveling west and a 2018 Toyota sedan making a left turn southbound. Both drivers suffered neck injuries classified as contusions and bruises but remained conscious and were wearing lap belts and harnesses. The report identifies driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors for both drivers, with the Toyota driver also cited for following too closely. The impact was centered on the front ends of both vehicles. A third vehicle, a 2025 Honda SUV, was also involved but the report does not list injuries or contributing factors for that driver. The data highlights driver errors as the cause of the collision, with no mention of victim fault or pedestrian involvement.
Int 0745-2024Williams is absent as Council passes neutral-impact micromobility data transparency bill.▸City law now forces DOT to reveal where bikes and scooters go. Streets and bridges, protected or not. Data goes public. Riders’ movement, danger, and safety projects laid bare. No more hiding the facts.
Int 0745-2024, now enacted, came through the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. It was introduced April 11, 2024, and passed on August 15, 2024. The law orders the Department of Transportation to post current bicycle and micromobility ridership data online, updated monthly or at least yearly. The matter summary reads: 'requiring the department of transportation to provide information about bicycle and other micromobility device activity.' Council Member Selvena N. Brooks-Powers led as primary sponsor, joined by Farías, Restler, Hudson, Schulman, and others. The law demands transparency on where riders travel and what DOT does to keep them safe. This opens the books on bike movement and exposes gaps in protection.
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File Int 0745-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-08-15
2Two SUVs Collide on Queens Avenue Injuring Two▸Two sport utility vehicles collided on 93 Avenue in Queens. Both drivers were traveling east when impact occurred on the left side doors of one SUV and the right front bumper of the other. Two occupants suffered neck injuries but remained conscious.
According to the police report, the crash involved two station wagons/SUVs traveling eastbound on 168-19 93 Avenue in Queens at 8:20 p.m. Both vehicles were going straight ahead when the collision occurred. The point of impact was the left side doors of a 2022 Dodge SUV and the right front bumper of a 2019 Jeep SUV. The driver of the Dodge SUV, a 35-year-old male, sustained neck injuries classified as injury severity 3 and was conscious at the scene. A 58-year-old female passenger in the Jeep SUV also suffered neck injuries with the same severity and remained conscious. Both occupants were not ejected from their vehicles. The police report lists contributing factors as unspecified, providing no explicit driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The report focuses on the collision dynamics and resulting injuries without attributing fault to either driver.
4Two SUVs Collide on Queens 148 Street▸Two sport utility vehicles collided on 148 Street in Queens, injuring four occupants. The impact struck the right front bumper of one SUV and the left front bumper of the other. All injured remained conscious but suffered internal injuries.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 18:05 on 148 Street in Queens involving two sport utility vehicles. One SUV, traveling north, was struck on its right front bumper by another SUV making a right turn westbound, impacting its left front bumper. Four occupants were injured: a 63-year-old female driver and three passengers aged 42, 54, and 39. All were conscious and sustained internal injuries to various body parts including the entire body, hip-upper leg, back, and neck. The report lists the contributing factors as unspecified, with no clear driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding noted. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors.
E-Bike Turns, Strikes Woman Exiting Car▸An e-bike rider turned on 165th Street, failed to yield, and struck a woman stepping from a car. She fell hard, blood pooling, her leg torn open. The rider kept going. The street bore witness. No damage to the bike. Only flesh.
A woman, age 54, was seriously injured on 165th Street near Jamaica Avenue in Queens when an e-bike rider making a right turn struck her as she stepped down from a car, according to the police report. The report states the e-bike 'did not stop' and that the rider 'kept going.' The woman suffered severe lacerations to her lower leg, with blood visible on the pavement. The police report identifies 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the sole contributing factor, explicitly attributing the crash to the e-bike rider's actions. The victim was not at an intersection and was in the process of getting on or off a vehicle when struck. No damage was reported to the e-bike. The narrative centers the impact and aftermath, underscoring the consequences of driver error.
Unlicensed Scooter Strikes Sedan's Left Side▸A 29-year-old sedan driver suffered knee and lower leg injuries after a motorscooter collided with the vehicle's left side doors. The scooter driver was unlicensed. Both vehicles were traveling straight when the impact occurred on 150 Street in Queens.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 7:00 PM on 150 Street in Queens. A sedan traveling west was struck on its left side doors by a motorscooter traveling north. The sedan driver, a 29-year-old male, sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, and was reported to be in shock with complaints of pain or nausea. The scooter driver was unlicensed, a critical factor in this collision. Both vehicles were moving straight ahead prior to impact. The report lists no contributing factors for the sedan driver but notes the scooter driver’s lack of a valid license. The collision damaged the left side doors of the sedan and the center front end of the scooter. No ejections occurred. The report does not cite any victim behaviors as contributing factors.
Inexperienced Driver Hits E-Scooter Rider▸An SUV driver with inexperience struck an eastbound e-scooter making a left turn on 150 Street in Queens. The e-scooter driver, a 49-year-old woman, suffered knee and lower leg contusions. The crash caused no vehicle damage but left one injured.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 17:59 on 150 Street in Queens. The SUV was traveling south, going straight ahead, while the e-scooter was traveling east and making a left turn. The point of impact was the center front end of the SUV, which caused no vehicle damage. The e-scooter driver, a 49-year-old female, was injured with contusions to her knee and lower leg but was conscious and not ejected. The report cites 'Driver Inexperience' as a contributing factor, indicating the SUV driver’s error led to the collision. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. The incident highlights the dangers posed by inexperienced drivers to vulnerable micromobility users.
Multi-Vehicle Collision Injures Queens Driver▸A westbound sedan driver suffered back injuries in a multi-vehicle crash on Liberty Avenue. The impact involved several vehicles, including a concrete mixer and another sedan. Police cite multiple vehicular factors contributing to the collision.
According to the police report, at 10:40 AM on Liberty Avenue in Queens, a collision occurred involving multiple vehicles traveling westbound. The crash involved a 2020 Ford sedan, a 2015 Toyota sedan, and a 2014 concrete mixer truck. The Ford sedan driver, a 45-year-old male occupant, was injured with back contusions but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report lists 'Other Vehicular' as the contributing factor multiple times, indicating driver errors or vehicle-related issues from more than one driver. The Ford sedan sustained center back end damage, while the Toyota was impacted on the right rear quarter panel, and the concrete mixer had damage to its left front bumper. The injured driver was using a lap belt and harness. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors.
2Two-Vehicle Collision Injures Child Passengers Queens▸A sedan and a pick-up truck collided on Sutphin Boulevard, injuring two young passengers. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage. The crash involved driver inattention and traffic control violations, leaving children in shock with unknown injuries.
According to the police report, a collision occurred on Sutphin Boulevard in Queens involving a 2015 Nissan sedan and a 2012 Dodge pick-up truck, both traveling north. The sedan was making a right turn while the pick-up truck was making a left turn when they collided front-end to front-end. The report cites driver errors including 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors. Two child passengers, ages 5 and 7, were injured and experienced shock. Neither was ejected from the vehicles, and both sustained injuries of unknown severity. The 5-year-old was seated in the middle rear seat of the sedan, and the 7-year-old was in the left rear passenger seat of the pick-up truck. Both children were unrestrained and had no visible complaints. The crash highlights the dangers of driver distraction and failure to obey traffic controls, resulting in harm to vulnerable child occupants.
A multi-vehicle crash on Hillside Avenue in Queens left two drivers injured with neck contusions. Both drivers were conscious and restrained. Police cite driver inattention and distraction as primary causes, with one driver also following too closely.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 7:05 AM on Hillside Avenue in Queens involving a 2016 BMW SUV traveling west and a 2018 Toyota sedan making a left turn southbound. Both drivers suffered neck injuries classified as contusions and bruises but remained conscious and were wearing lap belts and harnesses. The report identifies driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors for both drivers, with the Toyota driver also cited for following too closely. The impact was centered on the front ends of both vehicles. A third vehicle, a 2025 Honda SUV, was also involved but the report does not list injuries or contributing factors for that driver. The data highlights driver errors as the cause of the collision, with no mention of victim fault or pedestrian involvement.
Int 0745-2024Williams is absent as Council passes neutral-impact micromobility data transparency bill.▸City law now forces DOT to reveal where bikes and scooters go. Streets and bridges, protected or not. Data goes public. Riders’ movement, danger, and safety projects laid bare. No more hiding the facts.
Int 0745-2024, now enacted, came through the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. It was introduced April 11, 2024, and passed on August 15, 2024. The law orders the Department of Transportation to post current bicycle and micromobility ridership data online, updated monthly or at least yearly. The matter summary reads: 'requiring the department of transportation to provide information about bicycle and other micromobility device activity.' Council Member Selvena N. Brooks-Powers led as primary sponsor, joined by Farías, Restler, Hudson, Schulman, and others. The law demands transparency on where riders travel and what DOT does to keep them safe. This opens the books on bike movement and exposes gaps in protection.
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File Int 0745-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-08-15
2Two SUVs Collide on Queens Avenue Injuring Two▸Two sport utility vehicles collided on 93 Avenue in Queens. Both drivers were traveling east when impact occurred on the left side doors of one SUV and the right front bumper of the other. Two occupants suffered neck injuries but remained conscious.
According to the police report, the crash involved two station wagons/SUVs traveling eastbound on 168-19 93 Avenue in Queens at 8:20 p.m. Both vehicles were going straight ahead when the collision occurred. The point of impact was the left side doors of a 2022 Dodge SUV and the right front bumper of a 2019 Jeep SUV. The driver of the Dodge SUV, a 35-year-old male, sustained neck injuries classified as injury severity 3 and was conscious at the scene. A 58-year-old female passenger in the Jeep SUV also suffered neck injuries with the same severity and remained conscious. Both occupants were not ejected from their vehicles. The police report lists contributing factors as unspecified, providing no explicit driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The report focuses on the collision dynamics and resulting injuries without attributing fault to either driver.
4Two SUVs Collide on Queens 148 Street▸Two sport utility vehicles collided on 148 Street in Queens, injuring four occupants. The impact struck the right front bumper of one SUV and the left front bumper of the other. All injured remained conscious but suffered internal injuries.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 18:05 on 148 Street in Queens involving two sport utility vehicles. One SUV, traveling north, was struck on its right front bumper by another SUV making a right turn westbound, impacting its left front bumper. Four occupants were injured: a 63-year-old female driver and three passengers aged 42, 54, and 39. All were conscious and sustained internal injuries to various body parts including the entire body, hip-upper leg, back, and neck. The report lists the contributing factors as unspecified, with no clear driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding noted. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors.
E-Bike Turns, Strikes Woman Exiting Car▸An e-bike rider turned on 165th Street, failed to yield, and struck a woman stepping from a car. She fell hard, blood pooling, her leg torn open. The rider kept going. The street bore witness. No damage to the bike. Only flesh.
A woman, age 54, was seriously injured on 165th Street near Jamaica Avenue in Queens when an e-bike rider making a right turn struck her as she stepped down from a car, according to the police report. The report states the e-bike 'did not stop' and that the rider 'kept going.' The woman suffered severe lacerations to her lower leg, with blood visible on the pavement. The police report identifies 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the sole contributing factor, explicitly attributing the crash to the e-bike rider's actions. The victim was not at an intersection and was in the process of getting on or off a vehicle when struck. No damage was reported to the e-bike. The narrative centers the impact and aftermath, underscoring the consequences of driver error.
Unlicensed Scooter Strikes Sedan's Left Side▸A 29-year-old sedan driver suffered knee and lower leg injuries after a motorscooter collided with the vehicle's left side doors. The scooter driver was unlicensed. Both vehicles were traveling straight when the impact occurred on 150 Street in Queens.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 7:00 PM on 150 Street in Queens. A sedan traveling west was struck on its left side doors by a motorscooter traveling north. The sedan driver, a 29-year-old male, sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, and was reported to be in shock with complaints of pain or nausea. The scooter driver was unlicensed, a critical factor in this collision. Both vehicles were moving straight ahead prior to impact. The report lists no contributing factors for the sedan driver but notes the scooter driver’s lack of a valid license. The collision damaged the left side doors of the sedan and the center front end of the scooter. No ejections occurred. The report does not cite any victim behaviors as contributing factors.
Inexperienced Driver Hits E-Scooter Rider▸An SUV driver with inexperience struck an eastbound e-scooter making a left turn on 150 Street in Queens. The e-scooter driver, a 49-year-old woman, suffered knee and lower leg contusions. The crash caused no vehicle damage but left one injured.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 17:59 on 150 Street in Queens. The SUV was traveling south, going straight ahead, while the e-scooter was traveling east and making a left turn. The point of impact was the center front end of the SUV, which caused no vehicle damage. The e-scooter driver, a 49-year-old female, was injured with contusions to her knee and lower leg but was conscious and not ejected. The report cites 'Driver Inexperience' as a contributing factor, indicating the SUV driver’s error led to the collision. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. The incident highlights the dangers posed by inexperienced drivers to vulnerable micromobility users.
Multi-Vehicle Collision Injures Queens Driver▸A westbound sedan driver suffered back injuries in a multi-vehicle crash on Liberty Avenue. The impact involved several vehicles, including a concrete mixer and another sedan. Police cite multiple vehicular factors contributing to the collision.
According to the police report, at 10:40 AM on Liberty Avenue in Queens, a collision occurred involving multiple vehicles traveling westbound. The crash involved a 2020 Ford sedan, a 2015 Toyota sedan, and a 2014 concrete mixer truck. The Ford sedan driver, a 45-year-old male occupant, was injured with back contusions but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report lists 'Other Vehicular' as the contributing factor multiple times, indicating driver errors or vehicle-related issues from more than one driver. The Ford sedan sustained center back end damage, while the Toyota was impacted on the right rear quarter panel, and the concrete mixer had damage to its left front bumper. The injured driver was using a lap belt and harness. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors.
2Two-Vehicle Collision Injures Child Passengers Queens▸A sedan and a pick-up truck collided on Sutphin Boulevard, injuring two young passengers. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage. The crash involved driver inattention and traffic control violations, leaving children in shock with unknown injuries.
According to the police report, a collision occurred on Sutphin Boulevard in Queens involving a 2015 Nissan sedan and a 2012 Dodge pick-up truck, both traveling north. The sedan was making a right turn while the pick-up truck was making a left turn when they collided front-end to front-end. The report cites driver errors including 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors. Two child passengers, ages 5 and 7, were injured and experienced shock. Neither was ejected from the vehicles, and both sustained injuries of unknown severity. The 5-year-old was seated in the middle rear seat of the sedan, and the 7-year-old was in the left rear passenger seat of the pick-up truck. Both children were unrestrained and had no visible complaints. The crash highlights the dangers of driver distraction and failure to obey traffic controls, resulting in harm to vulnerable child occupants.
City law now forces DOT to reveal where bikes and scooters go. Streets and bridges, protected or not. Data goes public. Riders’ movement, danger, and safety projects laid bare. No more hiding the facts.
Int 0745-2024, now enacted, came through the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. It was introduced April 11, 2024, and passed on August 15, 2024. The law orders the Department of Transportation to post current bicycle and micromobility ridership data online, updated monthly or at least yearly. The matter summary reads: 'requiring the department of transportation to provide information about bicycle and other micromobility device activity.' Council Member Selvena N. Brooks-Powers led as primary sponsor, joined by Farías, Restler, Hudson, Schulman, and others. The law demands transparency on where riders travel and what DOT does to keep them safe. This opens the books on bike movement and exposes gaps in protection.
- File Int 0745-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2024-08-15
2Two SUVs Collide on Queens Avenue Injuring Two▸Two sport utility vehicles collided on 93 Avenue in Queens. Both drivers were traveling east when impact occurred on the left side doors of one SUV and the right front bumper of the other. Two occupants suffered neck injuries but remained conscious.
According to the police report, the crash involved two station wagons/SUVs traveling eastbound on 168-19 93 Avenue in Queens at 8:20 p.m. Both vehicles were going straight ahead when the collision occurred. The point of impact was the left side doors of a 2022 Dodge SUV and the right front bumper of a 2019 Jeep SUV. The driver of the Dodge SUV, a 35-year-old male, sustained neck injuries classified as injury severity 3 and was conscious at the scene. A 58-year-old female passenger in the Jeep SUV also suffered neck injuries with the same severity and remained conscious. Both occupants were not ejected from their vehicles. The police report lists contributing factors as unspecified, providing no explicit driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The report focuses on the collision dynamics and resulting injuries without attributing fault to either driver.
4Two SUVs Collide on Queens 148 Street▸Two sport utility vehicles collided on 148 Street in Queens, injuring four occupants. The impact struck the right front bumper of one SUV and the left front bumper of the other. All injured remained conscious but suffered internal injuries.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 18:05 on 148 Street in Queens involving two sport utility vehicles. One SUV, traveling north, was struck on its right front bumper by another SUV making a right turn westbound, impacting its left front bumper. Four occupants were injured: a 63-year-old female driver and three passengers aged 42, 54, and 39. All were conscious and sustained internal injuries to various body parts including the entire body, hip-upper leg, back, and neck. The report lists the contributing factors as unspecified, with no clear driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding noted. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors.
E-Bike Turns, Strikes Woman Exiting Car▸An e-bike rider turned on 165th Street, failed to yield, and struck a woman stepping from a car. She fell hard, blood pooling, her leg torn open. The rider kept going. The street bore witness. No damage to the bike. Only flesh.
A woman, age 54, was seriously injured on 165th Street near Jamaica Avenue in Queens when an e-bike rider making a right turn struck her as she stepped down from a car, according to the police report. The report states the e-bike 'did not stop' and that the rider 'kept going.' The woman suffered severe lacerations to her lower leg, with blood visible on the pavement. The police report identifies 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the sole contributing factor, explicitly attributing the crash to the e-bike rider's actions. The victim was not at an intersection and was in the process of getting on or off a vehicle when struck. No damage was reported to the e-bike. The narrative centers the impact and aftermath, underscoring the consequences of driver error.
Unlicensed Scooter Strikes Sedan's Left Side▸A 29-year-old sedan driver suffered knee and lower leg injuries after a motorscooter collided with the vehicle's left side doors. The scooter driver was unlicensed. Both vehicles were traveling straight when the impact occurred on 150 Street in Queens.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 7:00 PM on 150 Street in Queens. A sedan traveling west was struck on its left side doors by a motorscooter traveling north. The sedan driver, a 29-year-old male, sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, and was reported to be in shock with complaints of pain or nausea. The scooter driver was unlicensed, a critical factor in this collision. Both vehicles were moving straight ahead prior to impact. The report lists no contributing factors for the sedan driver but notes the scooter driver’s lack of a valid license. The collision damaged the left side doors of the sedan and the center front end of the scooter. No ejections occurred. The report does not cite any victim behaviors as contributing factors.
Inexperienced Driver Hits E-Scooter Rider▸An SUV driver with inexperience struck an eastbound e-scooter making a left turn on 150 Street in Queens. The e-scooter driver, a 49-year-old woman, suffered knee and lower leg contusions. The crash caused no vehicle damage but left one injured.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 17:59 on 150 Street in Queens. The SUV was traveling south, going straight ahead, while the e-scooter was traveling east and making a left turn. The point of impact was the center front end of the SUV, which caused no vehicle damage. The e-scooter driver, a 49-year-old female, was injured with contusions to her knee and lower leg but was conscious and not ejected. The report cites 'Driver Inexperience' as a contributing factor, indicating the SUV driver’s error led to the collision. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. The incident highlights the dangers posed by inexperienced drivers to vulnerable micromobility users.
Multi-Vehicle Collision Injures Queens Driver▸A westbound sedan driver suffered back injuries in a multi-vehicle crash on Liberty Avenue. The impact involved several vehicles, including a concrete mixer and another sedan. Police cite multiple vehicular factors contributing to the collision.
According to the police report, at 10:40 AM on Liberty Avenue in Queens, a collision occurred involving multiple vehicles traveling westbound. The crash involved a 2020 Ford sedan, a 2015 Toyota sedan, and a 2014 concrete mixer truck. The Ford sedan driver, a 45-year-old male occupant, was injured with back contusions but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report lists 'Other Vehicular' as the contributing factor multiple times, indicating driver errors or vehicle-related issues from more than one driver. The Ford sedan sustained center back end damage, while the Toyota was impacted on the right rear quarter panel, and the concrete mixer had damage to its left front bumper. The injured driver was using a lap belt and harness. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors.
2Two-Vehicle Collision Injures Child Passengers Queens▸A sedan and a pick-up truck collided on Sutphin Boulevard, injuring two young passengers. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage. The crash involved driver inattention and traffic control violations, leaving children in shock with unknown injuries.
According to the police report, a collision occurred on Sutphin Boulevard in Queens involving a 2015 Nissan sedan and a 2012 Dodge pick-up truck, both traveling north. The sedan was making a right turn while the pick-up truck was making a left turn when they collided front-end to front-end. The report cites driver errors including 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors. Two child passengers, ages 5 and 7, were injured and experienced shock. Neither was ejected from the vehicles, and both sustained injuries of unknown severity. The 5-year-old was seated in the middle rear seat of the sedan, and the 7-year-old was in the left rear passenger seat of the pick-up truck. Both children were unrestrained and had no visible complaints. The crash highlights the dangers of driver distraction and failure to obey traffic controls, resulting in harm to vulnerable child occupants.
Two sport utility vehicles collided on 93 Avenue in Queens. Both drivers were traveling east when impact occurred on the left side doors of one SUV and the right front bumper of the other. Two occupants suffered neck injuries but remained conscious.
According to the police report, the crash involved two station wagons/SUVs traveling eastbound on 168-19 93 Avenue in Queens at 8:20 p.m. Both vehicles were going straight ahead when the collision occurred. The point of impact was the left side doors of a 2022 Dodge SUV and the right front bumper of a 2019 Jeep SUV. The driver of the Dodge SUV, a 35-year-old male, sustained neck injuries classified as injury severity 3 and was conscious at the scene. A 58-year-old female passenger in the Jeep SUV also suffered neck injuries with the same severity and remained conscious. Both occupants were not ejected from their vehicles. The police report lists contributing factors as unspecified, providing no explicit driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The report focuses on the collision dynamics and resulting injuries without attributing fault to either driver.
4Two SUVs Collide on Queens 148 Street▸Two sport utility vehicles collided on 148 Street in Queens, injuring four occupants. The impact struck the right front bumper of one SUV and the left front bumper of the other. All injured remained conscious but suffered internal injuries.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 18:05 on 148 Street in Queens involving two sport utility vehicles. One SUV, traveling north, was struck on its right front bumper by another SUV making a right turn westbound, impacting its left front bumper. Four occupants were injured: a 63-year-old female driver and three passengers aged 42, 54, and 39. All were conscious and sustained internal injuries to various body parts including the entire body, hip-upper leg, back, and neck. The report lists the contributing factors as unspecified, with no clear driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding noted. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors.
E-Bike Turns, Strikes Woman Exiting Car▸An e-bike rider turned on 165th Street, failed to yield, and struck a woman stepping from a car. She fell hard, blood pooling, her leg torn open. The rider kept going. The street bore witness. No damage to the bike. Only flesh.
A woman, age 54, was seriously injured on 165th Street near Jamaica Avenue in Queens when an e-bike rider making a right turn struck her as she stepped down from a car, according to the police report. The report states the e-bike 'did not stop' and that the rider 'kept going.' The woman suffered severe lacerations to her lower leg, with blood visible on the pavement. The police report identifies 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the sole contributing factor, explicitly attributing the crash to the e-bike rider's actions. The victim was not at an intersection and was in the process of getting on or off a vehicle when struck. No damage was reported to the e-bike. The narrative centers the impact and aftermath, underscoring the consequences of driver error.
Unlicensed Scooter Strikes Sedan's Left Side▸A 29-year-old sedan driver suffered knee and lower leg injuries after a motorscooter collided with the vehicle's left side doors. The scooter driver was unlicensed. Both vehicles were traveling straight when the impact occurred on 150 Street in Queens.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 7:00 PM on 150 Street in Queens. A sedan traveling west was struck on its left side doors by a motorscooter traveling north. The sedan driver, a 29-year-old male, sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, and was reported to be in shock with complaints of pain or nausea. The scooter driver was unlicensed, a critical factor in this collision. Both vehicles were moving straight ahead prior to impact. The report lists no contributing factors for the sedan driver but notes the scooter driver’s lack of a valid license. The collision damaged the left side doors of the sedan and the center front end of the scooter. No ejections occurred. The report does not cite any victim behaviors as contributing factors.
Inexperienced Driver Hits E-Scooter Rider▸An SUV driver with inexperience struck an eastbound e-scooter making a left turn on 150 Street in Queens. The e-scooter driver, a 49-year-old woman, suffered knee and lower leg contusions. The crash caused no vehicle damage but left one injured.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 17:59 on 150 Street in Queens. The SUV was traveling south, going straight ahead, while the e-scooter was traveling east and making a left turn. The point of impact was the center front end of the SUV, which caused no vehicle damage. The e-scooter driver, a 49-year-old female, was injured with contusions to her knee and lower leg but was conscious and not ejected. The report cites 'Driver Inexperience' as a contributing factor, indicating the SUV driver’s error led to the collision. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. The incident highlights the dangers posed by inexperienced drivers to vulnerable micromobility users.
Multi-Vehicle Collision Injures Queens Driver▸A westbound sedan driver suffered back injuries in a multi-vehicle crash on Liberty Avenue. The impact involved several vehicles, including a concrete mixer and another sedan. Police cite multiple vehicular factors contributing to the collision.
According to the police report, at 10:40 AM on Liberty Avenue in Queens, a collision occurred involving multiple vehicles traveling westbound. The crash involved a 2020 Ford sedan, a 2015 Toyota sedan, and a 2014 concrete mixer truck. The Ford sedan driver, a 45-year-old male occupant, was injured with back contusions but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report lists 'Other Vehicular' as the contributing factor multiple times, indicating driver errors or vehicle-related issues from more than one driver. The Ford sedan sustained center back end damage, while the Toyota was impacted on the right rear quarter panel, and the concrete mixer had damage to its left front bumper. The injured driver was using a lap belt and harness. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors.
2Two-Vehicle Collision Injures Child Passengers Queens▸A sedan and a pick-up truck collided on Sutphin Boulevard, injuring two young passengers. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage. The crash involved driver inattention and traffic control violations, leaving children in shock with unknown injuries.
According to the police report, a collision occurred on Sutphin Boulevard in Queens involving a 2015 Nissan sedan and a 2012 Dodge pick-up truck, both traveling north. The sedan was making a right turn while the pick-up truck was making a left turn when they collided front-end to front-end. The report cites driver errors including 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors. Two child passengers, ages 5 and 7, were injured and experienced shock. Neither was ejected from the vehicles, and both sustained injuries of unknown severity. The 5-year-old was seated in the middle rear seat of the sedan, and the 7-year-old was in the left rear passenger seat of the pick-up truck. Both children were unrestrained and had no visible complaints. The crash highlights the dangers of driver distraction and failure to obey traffic controls, resulting in harm to vulnerable child occupants.
Two sport utility vehicles collided on 148 Street in Queens, injuring four occupants. The impact struck the right front bumper of one SUV and the left front bumper of the other. All injured remained conscious but suffered internal injuries.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 18:05 on 148 Street in Queens involving two sport utility vehicles. One SUV, traveling north, was struck on its right front bumper by another SUV making a right turn westbound, impacting its left front bumper. Four occupants were injured: a 63-year-old female driver and three passengers aged 42, 54, and 39. All were conscious and sustained internal injuries to various body parts including the entire body, hip-upper leg, back, and neck. The report lists the contributing factors as unspecified, with no clear driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding noted. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors.
E-Bike Turns, Strikes Woman Exiting Car▸An e-bike rider turned on 165th Street, failed to yield, and struck a woman stepping from a car. She fell hard, blood pooling, her leg torn open. The rider kept going. The street bore witness. No damage to the bike. Only flesh.
A woman, age 54, was seriously injured on 165th Street near Jamaica Avenue in Queens when an e-bike rider making a right turn struck her as she stepped down from a car, according to the police report. The report states the e-bike 'did not stop' and that the rider 'kept going.' The woman suffered severe lacerations to her lower leg, with blood visible on the pavement. The police report identifies 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the sole contributing factor, explicitly attributing the crash to the e-bike rider's actions. The victim was not at an intersection and was in the process of getting on or off a vehicle when struck. No damage was reported to the e-bike. The narrative centers the impact and aftermath, underscoring the consequences of driver error.
Unlicensed Scooter Strikes Sedan's Left Side▸A 29-year-old sedan driver suffered knee and lower leg injuries after a motorscooter collided with the vehicle's left side doors. The scooter driver was unlicensed. Both vehicles were traveling straight when the impact occurred on 150 Street in Queens.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 7:00 PM on 150 Street in Queens. A sedan traveling west was struck on its left side doors by a motorscooter traveling north. The sedan driver, a 29-year-old male, sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, and was reported to be in shock with complaints of pain or nausea. The scooter driver was unlicensed, a critical factor in this collision. Both vehicles were moving straight ahead prior to impact. The report lists no contributing factors for the sedan driver but notes the scooter driver’s lack of a valid license. The collision damaged the left side doors of the sedan and the center front end of the scooter. No ejections occurred. The report does not cite any victim behaviors as contributing factors.
Inexperienced Driver Hits E-Scooter Rider▸An SUV driver with inexperience struck an eastbound e-scooter making a left turn on 150 Street in Queens. The e-scooter driver, a 49-year-old woman, suffered knee and lower leg contusions. The crash caused no vehicle damage but left one injured.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 17:59 on 150 Street in Queens. The SUV was traveling south, going straight ahead, while the e-scooter was traveling east and making a left turn. The point of impact was the center front end of the SUV, which caused no vehicle damage. The e-scooter driver, a 49-year-old female, was injured with contusions to her knee and lower leg but was conscious and not ejected. The report cites 'Driver Inexperience' as a contributing factor, indicating the SUV driver’s error led to the collision. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. The incident highlights the dangers posed by inexperienced drivers to vulnerable micromobility users.
Multi-Vehicle Collision Injures Queens Driver▸A westbound sedan driver suffered back injuries in a multi-vehicle crash on Liberty Avenue. The impact involved several vehicles, including a concrete mixer and another sedan. Police cite multiple vehicular factors contributing to the collision.
According to the police report, at 10:40 AM on Liberty Avenue in Queens, a collision occurred involving multiple vehicles traveling westbound. The crash involved a 2020 Ford sedan, a 2015 Toyota sedan, and a 2014 concrete mixer truck. The Ford sedan driver, a 45-year-old male occupant, was injured with back contusions but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report lists 'Other Vehicular' as the contributing factor multiple times, indicating driver errors or vehicle-related issues from more than one driver. The Ford sedan sustained center back end damage, while the Toyota was impacted on the right rear quarter panel, and the concrete mixer had damage to its left front bumper. The injured driver was using a lap belt and harness. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors.
2Two-Vehicle Collision Injures Child Passengers Queens▸A sedan and a pick-up truck collided on Sutphin Boulevard, injuring two young passengers. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage. The crash involved driver inattention and traffic control violations, leaving children in shock with unknown injuries.
According to the police report, a collision occurred on Sutphin Boulevard in Queens involving a 2015 Nissan sedan and a 2012 Dodge pick-up truck, both traveling north. The sedan was making a right turn while the pick-up truck was making a left turn when they collided front-end to front-end. The report cites driver errors including 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors. Two child passengers, ages 5 and 7, were injured and experienced shock. Neither was ejected from the vehicles, and both sustained injuries of unknown severity. The 5-year-old was seated in the middle rear seat of the sedan, and the 7-year-old was in the left rear passenger seat of the pick-up truck. Both children were unrestrained and had no visible complaints. The crash highlights the dangers of driver distraction and failure to obey traffic controls, resulting in harm to vulnerable child occupants.
An e-bike rider turned on 165th Street, failed to yield, and struck a woman stepping from a car. She fell hard, blood pooling, her leg torn open. The rider kept going. The street bore witness. No damage to the bike. Only flesh.
A woman, age 54, was seriously injured on 165th Street near Jamaica Avenue in Queens when an e-bike rider making a right turn struck her as she stepped down from a car, according to the police report. The report states the e-bike 'did not stop' and that the rider 'kept going.' The woman suffered severe lacerations to her lower leg, with blood visible on the pavement. The police report identifies 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the sole contributing factor, explicitly attributing the crash to the e-bike rider's actions. The victim was not at an intersection and was in the process of getting on or off a vehicle when struck. No damage was reported to the e-bike. The narrative centers the impact and aftermath, underscoring the consequences of driver error.
Unlicensed Scooter Strikes Sedan's Left Side▸A 29-year-old sedan driver suffered knee and lower leg injuries after a motorscooter collided with the vehicle's left side doors. The scooter driver was unlicensed. Both vehicles were traveling straight when the impact occurred on 150 Street in Queens.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 7:00 PM on 150 Street in Queens. A sedan traveling west was struck on its left side doors by a motorscooter traveling north. The sedan driver, a 29-year-old male, sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, and was reported to be in shock with complaints of pain or nausea. The scooter driver was unlicensed, a critical factor in this collision. Both vehicles were moving straight ahead prior to impact. The report lists no contributing factors for the sedan driver but notes the scooter driver’s lack of a valid license. The collision damaged the left side doors of the sedan and the center front end of the scooter. No ejections occurred. The report does not cite any victim behaviors as contributing factors.
Inexperienced Driver Hits E-Scooter Rider▸An SUV driver with inexperience struck an eastbound e-scooter making a left turn on 150 Street in Queens. The e-scooter driver, a 49-year-old woman, suffered knee and lower leg contusions. The crash caused no vehicle damage but left one injured.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 17:59 on 150 Street in Queens. The SUV was traveling south, going straight ahead, while the e-scooter was traveling east and making a left turn. The point of impact was the center front end of the SUV, which caused no vehicle damage. The e-scooter driver, a 49-year-old female, was injured with contusions to her knee and lower leg but was conscious and not ejected. The report cites 'Driver Inexperience' as a contributing factor, indicating the SUV driver’s error led to the collision. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. The incident highlights the dangers posed by inexperienced drivers to vulnerable micromobility users.
Multi-Vehicle Collision Injures Queens Driver▸A westbound sedan driver suffered back injuries in a multi-vehicle crash on Liberty Avenue. The impact involved several vehicles, including a concrete mixer and another sedan. Police cite multiple vehicular factors contributing to the collision.
According to the police report, at 10:40 AM on Liberty Avenue in Queens, a collision occurred involving multiple vehicles traveling westbound. The crash involved a 2020 Ford sedan, a 2015 Toyota sedan, and a 2014 concrete mixer truck. The Ford sedan driver, a 45-year-old male occupant, was injured with back contusions but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report lists 'Other Vehicular' as the contributing factor multiple times, indicating driver errors or vehicle-related issues from more than one driver. The Ford sedan sustained center back end damage, while the Toyota was impacted on the right rear quarter panel, and the concrete mixer had damage to its left front bumper. The injured driver was using a lap belt and harness. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors.
2Two-Vehicle Collision Injures Child Passengers Queens▸A sedan and a pick-up truck collided on Sutphin Boulevard, injuring two young passengers. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage. The crash involved driver inattention and traffic control violations, leaving children in shock with unknown injuries.
According to the police report, a collision occurred on Sutphin Boulevard in Queens involving a 2015 Nissan sedan and a 2012 Dodge pick-up truck, both traveling north. The sedan was making a right turn while the pick-up truck was making a left turn when they collided front-end to front-end. The report cites driver errors including 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors. Two child passengers, ages 5 and 7, were injured and experienced shock. Neither was ejected from the vehicles, and both sustained injuries of unknown severity. The 5-year-old was seated in the middle rear seat of the sedan, and the 7-year-old was in the left rear passenger seat of the pick-up truck. Both children were unrestrained and had no visible complaints. The crash highlights the dangers of driver distraction and failure to obey traffic controls, resulting in harm to vulnerable child occupants.
A 29-year-old sedan driver suffered knee and lower leg injuries after a motorscooter collided with the vehicle's left side doors. The scooter driver was unlicensed. Both vehicles were traveling straight when the impact occurred on 150 Street in Queens.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 7:00 PM on 150 Street in Queens. A sedan traveling west was struck on its left side doors by a motorscooter traveling north. The sedan driver, a 29-year-old male, sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, and was reported to be in shock with complaints of pain or nausea. The scooter driver was unlicensed, a critical factor in this collision. Both vehicles were moving straight ahead prior to impact. The report lists no contributing factors for the sedan driver but notes the scooter driver’s lack of a valid license. The collision damaged the left side doors of the sedan and the center front end of the scooter. No ejections occurred. The report does not cite any victim behaviors as contributing factors.
Inexperienced Driver Hits E-Scooter Rider▸An SUV driver with inexperience struck an eastbound e-scooter making a left turn on 150 Street in Queens. The e-scooter driver, a 49-year-old woman, suffered knee and lower leg contusions. The crash caused no vehicle damage but left one injured.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 17:59 on 150 Street in Queens. The SUV was traveling south, going straight ahead, while the e-scooter was traveling east and making a left turn. The point of impact was the center front end of the SUV, which caused no vehicle damage. The e-scooter driver, a 49-year-old female, was injured with contusions to her knee and lower leg but was conscious and not ejected. The report cites 'Driver Inexperience' as a contributing factor, indicating the SUV driver’s error led to the collision. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. The incident highlights the dangers posed by inexperienced drivers to vulnerable micromobility users.
Multi-Vehicle Collision Injures Queens Driver▸A westbound sedan driver suffered back injuries in a multi-vehicle crash on Liberty Avenue. The impact involved several vehicles, including a concrete mixer and another sedan. Police cite multiple vehicular factors contributing to the collision.
According to the police report, at 10:40 AM on Liberty Avenue in Queens, a collision occurred involving multiple vehicles traveling westbound. The crash involved a 2020 Ford sedan, a 2015 Toyota sedan, and a 2014 concrete mixer truck. The Ford sedan driver, a 45-year-old male occupant, was injured with back contusions but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report lists 'Other Vehicular' as the contributing factor multiple times, indicating driver errors or vehicle-related issues from more than one driver. The Ford sedan sustained center back end damage, while the Toyota was impacted on the right rear quarter panel, and the concrete mixer had damage to its left front bumper. The injured driver was using a lap belt and harness. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors.
2Two-Vehicle Collision Injures Child Passengers Queens▸A sedan and a pick-up truck collided on Sutphin Boulevard, injuring two young passengers. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage. The crash involved driver inattention and traffic control violations, leaving children in shock with unknown injuries.
According to the police report, a collision occurred on Sutphin Boulevard in Queens involving a 2015 Nissan sedan and a 2012 Dodge pick-up truck, both traveling north. The sedan was making a right turn while the pick-up truck was making a left turn when they collided front-end to front-end. The report cites driver errors including 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors. Two child passengers, ages 5 and 7, were injured and experienced shock. Neither was ejected from the vehicles, and both sustained injuries of unknown severity. The 5-year-old was seated in the middle rear seat of the sedan, and the 7-year-old was in the left rear passenger seat of the pick-up truck. Both children were unrestrained and had no visible complaints. The crash highlights the dangers of driver distraction and failure to obey traffic controls, resulting in harm to vulnerable child occupants.
An SUV driver with inexperience struck an eastbound e-scooter making a left turn on 150 Street in Queens. The e-scooter driver, a 49-year-old woman, suffered knee and lower leg contusions. The crash caused no vehicle damage but left one injured.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 17:59 on 150 Street in Queens. The SUV was traveling south, going straight ahead, while the e-scooter was traveling east and making a left turn. The point of impact was the center front end of the SUV, which caused no vehicle damage. The e-scooter driver, a 49-year-old female, was injured with contusions to her knee and lower leg but was conscious and not ejected. The report cites 'Driver Inexperience' as a contributing factor, indicating the SUV driver’s error led to the collision. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. The incident highlights the dangers posed by inexperienced drivers to vulnerable micromobility users.
Multi-Vehicle Collision Injures Queens Driver▸A westbound sedan driver suffered back injuries in a multi-vehicle crash on Liberty Avenue. The impact involved several vehicles, including a concrete mixer and another sedan. Police cite multiple vehicular factors contributing to the collision.
According to the police report, at 10:40 AM on Liberty Avenue in Queens, a collision occurred involving multiple vehicles traveling westbound. The crash involved a 2020 Ford sedan, a 2015 Toyota sedan, and a 2014 concrete mixer truck. The Ford sedan driver, a 45-year-old male occupant, was injured with back contusions but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report lists 'Other Vehicular' as the contributing factor multiple times, indicating driver errors or vehicle-related issues from more than one driver. The Ford sedan sustained center back end damage, while the Toyota was impacted on the right rear quarter panel, and the concrete mixer had damage to its left front bumper. The injured driver was using a lap belt and harness. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors.
2Two-Vehicle Collision Injures Child Passengers Queens▸A sedan and a pick-up truck collided on Sutphin Boulevard, injuring two young passengers. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage. The crash involved driver inattention and traffic control violations, leaving children in shock with unknown injuries.
According to the police report, a collision occurred on Sutphin Boulevard in Queens involving a 2015 Nissan sedan and a 2012 Dodge pick-up truck, both traveling north. The sedan was making a right turn while the pick-up truck was making a left turn when they collided front-end to front-end. The report cites driver errors including 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors. Two child passengers, ages 5 and 7, were injured and experienced shock. Neither was ejected from the vehicles, and both sustained injuries of unknown severity. The 5-year-old was seated in the middle rear seat of the sedan, and the 7-year-old was in the left rear passenger seat of the pick-up truck. Both children were unrestrained and had no visible complaints. The crash highlights the dangers of driver distraction and failure to obey traffic controls, resulting in harm to vulnerable child occupants.
A westbound sedan driver suffered back injuries in a multi-vehicle crash on Liberty Avenue. The impact involved several vehicles, including a concrete mixer and another sedan. Police cite multiple vehicular factors contributing to the collision.
According to the police report, at 10:40 AM on Liberty Avenue in Queens, a collision occurred involving multiple vehicles traveling westbound. The crash involved a 2020 Ford sedan, a 2015 Toyota sedan, and a 2014 concrete mixer truck. The Ford sedan driver, a 45-year-old male occupant, was injured with back contusions but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report lists 'Other Vehicular' as the contributing factor multiple times, indicating driver errors or vehicle-related issues from more than one driver. The Ford sedan sustained center back end damage, while the Toyota was impacted on the right rear quarter panel, and the concrete mixer had damage to its left front bumper. The injured driver was using a lap belt and harness. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors.
2Two-Vehicle Collision Injures Child Passengers Queens▸A sedan and a pick-up truck collided on Sutphin Boulevard, injuring two young passengers. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage. The crash involved driver inattention and traffic control violations, leaving children in shock with unknown injuries.
According to the police report, a collision occurred on Sutphin Boulevard in Queens involving a 2015 Nissan sedan and a 2012 Dodge pick-up truck, both traveling north. The sedan was making a right turn while the pick-up truck was making a left turn when they collided front-end to front-end. The report cites driver errors including 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors. Two child passengers, ages 5 and 7, were injured and experienced shock. Neither was ejected from the vehicles, and both sustained injuries of unknown severity. The 5-year-old was seated in the middle rear seat of the sedan, and the 7-year-old was in the left rear passenger seat of the pick-up truck. Both children were unrestrained and had no visible complaints. The crash highlights the dangers of driver distraction and failure to obey traffic controls, resulting in harm to vulnerable child occupants.
A sedan and a pick-up truck collided on Sutphin Boulevard, injuring two young passengers. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage. The crash involved driver inattention and traffic control violations, leaving children in shock with unknown injuries.
According to the police report, a collision occurred on Sutphin Boulevard in Queens involving a 2015 Nissan sedan and a 2012 Dodge pick-up truck, both traveling north. The sedan was making a right turn while the pick-up truck was making a left turn when they collided front-end to front-end. The report cites driver errors including 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors. Two child passengers, ages 5 and 7, were injured and experienced shock. Neither was ejected from the vehicles, and both sustained injuries of unknown severity. The 5-year-old was seated in the middle rear seat of the sedan, and the 7-year-old was in the left rear passenger seat of the pick-up truck. Both children were unrestrained and had no visible complaints. The crash highlights the dangers of driver distraction and failure to obey traffic controls, resulting in harm to vulnerable child occupants.