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An 83-year-old man was hit by an e-scooter on 160 Street in Queens. The rider drove at unsafe speed and showed aggressive driving. The pedestrian suffered a head abrasion but remained conscious. The scooter's front center bore the impact.

According to the police report, an e-scooter traveling west on 160 Street in Queens struck an 83-year-old pedestrian who was not in the roadway. The pedestrian sustained a head abrasion and was conscious at the scene. The report lists the driver's unsafe speed and aggressive driving or road rage as contributing factors. The point of impact was the center front end of the e-scooter, which carried two occupants. The pedestrian was injured outside an intersection and was not at fault. No safety equipment or helmet use was noted. The crash highlights the dangers posed by reckless e-scooter operation in pedestrian areas.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4652387 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-11

Two SUVs slammed together on Parsons Boulevard. Defective brakes sent one vehicle into another. A 70-year-old passenger took the blow. Neck pain and whiplash followed. Steel twisted. No escape.

According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles collided on Parsons Boulevard in Queens. The rear SUV struck the front SUV, hitting center back end to center front end. A 70-year-old woman riding as front passenger in the rear vehicle suffered neck pain and whiplash. She was conscious and secured by a lap belt and harness. The report lists defective brakes as a contributing factor. Both vehicles were traveling straight southbound. No other driver errors were noted. The crash left both vehicles damaged at their center ends.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4642242 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-11

A 25-year-old male driver suffered a concussion and facial injuries in a crash involving multiple sedans on 179 Street. The driver was conscious and protected by an airbag. Police cited unsafe speed as a contributing factor in the collision.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on 179 Street involving several sedans. The injured party was a 25-year-old male driver who sustained facial injuries and a concussion. The report notes that unsafe speed was a contributing factor in the collision. The driver was not ejected and the airbag deployed during the crash. Multiple parked vehicles were struck, indicating a loss of control. The report does not list any other contributing factors or victim errors. The driver was conscious at the scene and received injury severity level 3 treatment.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4639617 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-11

A sedan struck an 11-year-old boy crossing Archer Avenue with the signal. The boy suffered knee and lower leg injuries and was in shock. The driver failed to yield right-of-way, disregarding traffic control. No vehicle damage was reported.

According to the police report, an 11-year-old pedestrian was injured while crossing Archer Avenue at an intersection with the signal. The pedestrian suffered injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot, and was reported to be in shock with complaints of pain or nausea. The crash involved a 2021 Hyundai sedan traveling east, driven by a licensed male driver. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors. The vehicle sustained no damage. The pedestrian was not at fault; the driver failed to yield and disregarded traffic control, leading to the collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4637946 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-11

An e-bike rider struck by a sedan making a left turn in Queens suffered knee and lower leg injuries. The driver’s distraction caused the crash. Impact hit the bike’s right front bumper. The rider remained conscious with bruises and contusions.

According to the police report, a 36-year-old male e-bike driver was injured when a sedan making a left turn collided with him in Queens at 143-31 101 Avenue. The e-bike was traveling east, going straight ahead, while the sedan also traveled east but was turning left. The point of impact was the right front bumper of the e-bike and the left front bumper of the sedan. The e-bike rider sustained knee, lower leg, and foot injuries, including contusions and bruises, and remained conscious. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. No safety equipment was noted for the e-bike rider. The sedan driver’s failure to maintain attention led to the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4658127 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-11

A 53-year-old man driving an SUV struck multiple parked vehicles on Liverpool Street in Queens. Three men suffered whiplash and upper body injuries. One driver was trapped in the wreckage. Police noted alcohol involvement and unlicensed driving as factors.

According to the police report, a 53-year-old male driver, unlicensed and possibly impaired by alcohol, collided with several parked SUVs on Liverpool Street in Queens. The crash injured three men: the unlicensed driver, a 34-year-old driver, and a 31-year-old front passenger. All suffered whiplash and upper body injuries, with the 53-year-old trapped in his vehicle. The report lists alcohol involvement and unlicensed driving as contributing factors. The vehicles involved were mostly SUVs, with damage concentrated on front and left side impacts. No pedestrian involvement was reported. The injured occupants wore lap belts and harnesses. The report does not specify other driver errors beyond unlicensed operation and alcohol involvement.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4639022 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-11

SUV struck from behind on Van Wyck Expressway. Two men in back seats hurt. Back pain and whiplash. Both conscious. Impact crushed rear of SUV, front of striking car. Driver errors cited. No pedestrians involved.

According to the police report, a Jeep SUV traveling north on Van Wyck Expressway was rear-ended by another northbound vehicle. The crash hit the SUV's center back end and the front of the striking car. Two male passengers, ages 37 and 33, suffered back injuries and whiplash. Both were conscious and wore lap belts and harnesses. The report lists "Other Vehicular" as the contributing factor for both injuries, indicating driver-related errors. The driver of the striking vehicle held only a learner's permit. No pedestrians were involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4643024 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-11

Albany gets speed cameras near schools. Lawmakers pass A 7043. Cameras catch drivers who endanger kids. The program runs until 2028. Streets near schools face new watchful eyes.

Bill A 7043, titled 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of Albany,' moved forward after committee votes in June 2023. The Assembly passed it on June 6, the Senate on June 8. Patricia Fahy sponsored the bill. The measure allows speed cameras in school zones, aiming to catch drivers who speed near children. The program ends December 31, 2028. Many lawmakers voted yes, some no. The bill targets driver behavior in Albany school zones, putting enforcement where kids walk and cross.

• File A 7043, Open States, Published 2023-06-08

Albany gets speed cameras near schools. Lawmakers pass A 7043. Cameras catch drivers who endanger kids. The program runs until 2028. Streets near schools face new watchful eyes.

Bill A 7043, titled 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of Albany,' moved forward after committee votes in June 2023. The Assembly passed it on June 6, the Senate on June 8. Patricia Fahy sponsored the bill. The measure allows speed cameras in school zones, aiming to catch drivers who speed near children. The program ends December 31, 2028. Many lawmakers voted yes, some no. The bill targets driver behavior in Albany school zones, putting enforcement where kids walk and cross.

• File A 7043, Open States, Published 2023-06-08

Albany gets speed cameras near schools. Lawmakers pass A 7043. Cameras catch drivers who endanger kids. The program runs until 2028. Streets near schools face new watchful eyes.

Bill A 7043, titled 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of Albany,' moved forward after committee votes in June 2023. The Assembly passed it on June 6, the Senate on June 8. Patricia Fahy sponsored the bill. The measure allows speed cameras in school zones, aiming to catch drivers who speed near children. The program ends December 31, 2028. Many lawmakers voted yes, some no. The bill targets driver behavior in Albany school zones, putting enforcement where kids walk and cross.

• File A 7043, Open States, Published 2023-06-06

Albany gets speed cameras near schools. Lawmakers pass A 7043. Cameras catch drivers who endanger kids. The program runs until 2028. Streets near schools face new watchful eyes.

Bill A 7043, titled 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of Albany,' moved forward after committee votes in June 2023. The Assembly passed it on June 6, the Senate on June 8. Patricia Fahy sponsored the bill. The measure allows speed cameras in school zones, aiming to catch drivers who speed near children. The program ends December 31, 2028. Many lawmakers voted yes, some no. The bill targets driver behavior in Albany school zones, putting enforcement where kids walk and cross.

• File A 7043, Open States, Published 2023-06-06

Albany gets speed cameras near schools. Lawmakers pass A 7043. Cameras catch drivers who endanger kids. The program runs until 2028. Streets near schools face new watchful eyes.

Bill A 7043, titled 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of Albany,' moved forward after committee votes in June 2023. The Assembly passed it on June 6, the Senate on June 8. Patricia Fahy sponsored the bill. The measure allows speed cameras in school zones, aiming to catch drivers who speed near children. The program ends December 31, 2028. Many lawmakers voted yes, some no. The bill targets driver behavior in Albany school zones, putting enforcement where kids walk and cross.

• File A 7043, Open States, Published 2023-06-06

Albany gets speed cameras near schools. Lawmakers pass A 7043. Cameras catch drivers who endanger kids. The program runs until 2028. Streets near schools face new watchful eyes.

Bill A 7043, titled 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of Albany,' moved forward after committee votes in June 2023. The Assembly passed it on June 6, the Senate on June 8. Patricia Fahy sponsored the bill. The measure allows speed cameras in school zones, aiming to catch drivers who speed near children. The program ends December 31, 2028. Many lawmakers voted yes, some no. The bill targets driver behavior in Albany school zones, putting enforcement where kids walk and cross.

• File A 7043, Open States, Published 2023-06-06

Albany gets speed cameras near schools. Lawmakers pass A 7043. Cameras catch drivers who endanger kids. The program runs until 2028. Streets near schools face new watchful eyes.

Bill A 7043, titled 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of Albany,' moved forward after committee votes in June 2023. The Assembly passed it on June 6, the Senate on June 8. Patricia Fahy sponsored the bill. The measure allows speed cameras in school zones, aiming to catch drivers who speed near children. The program ends December 31, 2028. Many lawmakers voted yes, some no. The bill targets driver behavior in Albany school zones, putting enforcement where kids walk and cross.

• File A 7043, Open States, Published 2023-06-06

Albany gets speed cameras near schools. Lawmakers pass A 7043. Cameras catch drivers who endanger kids. The program runs until 2028. Streets near schools face new watchful eyes.

Bill A 7043, titled 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of Albany,' moved forward after committee votes in June 2023. The Assembly passed it on June 6, the Senate on June 8. Patricia Fahy sponsored the bill. The measure allows speed cameras in school zones, aiming to catch drivers who speed near children. The program ends December 31, 2028. Many lawmakers voted yes, some no. The bill targets driver behavior in Albany school zones, putting enforcement where kids walk and cross.

• File A 7043, Open States, Published 2023-06-06

A sedan and an SUV collided head-on at Hillside Avenue in Queens. Both drivers were traveling straight when their right front bumpers struck. The sedan driver suffered hip and upper leg injuries. Police cited driver inattention as the cause.

According to the police report, a 38-year-old male driver in a 2018 sedan collided with a 2020 SUV on Hillside Avenue in Queens. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead when the right front bumpers impacted. The sedan driver, who was wearing a lap belt and harness, sustained contusions and bruises to his hip and upper leg. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as the contributing factors to the crash. No ejections occurred, and both drivers held valid New York licenses. The collision caused damage to the center front end of the sedan and the right side doors of the SUV.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4634873 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-11

Senate passes S 6808. The bill creates first responder safety zones. It sets speed limits in these zones. Lawmakers act after crashes and close calls. The vote is strong. The danger is real. The streets demand change.

Senate bill S 6808, titled 'Relates to establishing first responder safety zones and setting speed limits in such safety zones,' moved through committee and passed multiple Senate votes between May 2023 and March 2024. Primary sponsor John Mannion led the push, joined by Joseph P. Addabbo Jr., Iwen Chu, and Pamela Helming. The bill aims to carve out protected zones for first responders and lower speed limits in those areas. The measure passed with broad support, reflecting urgency after repeated crashes near emergency scenes. The bill’s text and votes show lawmakers responding to the deadly toll of reckless driving near first responders. Vulnerable road users—pedestrians, passengers, and responders—stand in harm’s way. The bill targets that risk.

• File S 6808, Open States, Published 2023-06-01

Senate passes S 6808. The bill creates first responder safety zones. It sets speed limits in these zones. Lawmakers act after crashes and close calls. The vote is strong. The danger is real. The streets demand change.

Senate bill S 6808, titled 'Relates to establishing first responder safety zones and setting speed limits in such safety zones,' moved through committee and passed multiple Senate votes between May 2023 and March 2024. Primary sponsor John Mannion led the push, joined by Joseph P. Addabbo Jr., Iwen Chu, and Pamela Helming. The bill aims to carve out protected zones for first responders and lower speed limits in those areas. The measure passed with broad support, reflecting urgency after repeated crashes near emergency scenes. The bill’s text and votes show lawmakers responding to the deadly toll of reckless driving near first responders. Vulnerable road users—pedestrians, passengers, and responders—stand in harm’s way. The bill targets that risk.

• File S 6808, Open States, Published 2023-06-01

Senate passes S 2714. Bill pushes complete street design. Aim: safer roads for all. Pedestrians, cyclists, and riders get space. Car dominance challenged. Lawmakers move to cut street carnage.

Senate bill S 2714, titled 'Enables safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles,' advanced through committee and passed several Senate votes, most recently on March 27, 2024. Sponsored by Timothy M. Kennedy with support from Jake Ashby, Jamaal Bailey, and others, the bill mandates street designs that protect everyone—not just drivers. The measure saw strong support but faced opposition from some senators. By requiring complete street principles, S 2714 aims to reduce danger for pedestrians, cyclists, and transit users. The bill marks a shift away from car-first planning, forcing cities to build streets for people, not just traffic.

• File S 2714, Open States, Published 2023-05-31

Senate passes S 2714. Bill pushes complete street design. Aim: safer roads for all. Pedestrians, cyclists, and riders get space. Car dominance challenged. Lawmakers move to cut street carnage.

Senate bill S 2714, titled 'Enables safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles,' advanced through committee and passed several Senate votes, most recently on March 27, 2024. Sponsored by Timothy M. Kennedy with support from Jake Ashby, Jamaal Bailey, and others, the bill mandates street designs that protect everyone—not just drivers. The measure saw strong support but faced opposition from some senators. By requiring complete street principles, S 2714 aims to reduce danger for pedestrians, cyclists, and transit users. The bill marks a shift away from car-first planning, forcing cities to build streets for people, not just traffic.

• File S 2714, Open States, Published 2023-05-31