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
Queens SUV Rear-Ends Sedan, Driver Injured▸A Queens crash on 175 Street involved two SUVs and a sedan. One SUV backed unsafely, striking the sedan. The sedan driver, a 63-year-old woman, suffered neck injuries and whiplash. She was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness.
According to the police report, the crash occurred in Queens when a station wagon/SUV backed unsafely, colliding with a sedan traveling south. The sedan's driver, a 63-year-old woman, was injured with neck trauma and whiplash but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report lists "Backing Unsafely" as a contributing factor. The injured driver was properly restrained with a lap belt and harness. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted. The collision caused damage to the center back end of the SUV and the center front end of the sedan.
Two Sedans Collide on Queens 168 Place▸Two sedans crashed on 168 Place in Queens at 10 p.m. A 21-year-old male driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash. The collision damaged the front center and left front quarter panels. Driver inexperience and unsafe speed contributed to the crash.
According to the police report, two sedans collided on 168 Place in Queens. The 21-year-old male driver of one vehicle was injured, sustaining neck pain and whiplash. The report lists driver inexperience and unsafe speed as contributing factors. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead before impact. The first sedan was struck at the center front end, while the second sedan was hit on the left front quarter panel. The injured driver was wearing a lap belt and was not ejected from the vehicle. The crash caused significant damage to both vehicles. No other injuries or victims were reported.
Comrie Calls for No Exemptions in Congestion Pricing▸Governor Hochul’s budget cracks down on toll cheats. New laws hit drivers who hide plates or fake exemptions. The MTA loses millions to evasion. Lawmakers debate fairness and credits. Enforcement sharpens. Revenue for transit hangs in the balance.
Bill 42, part of Governor Hochul’s 2022 executive budget, aims to enforce congestion pricing by introducing new penalties for toll evasion. The proposal, discussed in the Senate on January 20, 2022, lets the DMV deny registration to vehicles with unpaid tolls and sets fines up to $5,000 for fraudulent exemption claims. The matter summary states: 'Governor Kathy Hochul's executive budget includes several changes to New York's congestion pricing program, which is expected to provide crucial revenue for transit upgrades.' Senator James Skoufis, mentioned in the hearing, pushed for credits for certain drivers. The bill is supported by MTA spokesperson Eugene Resnick and Governor Hochul’s office, who say it will ensure fairness. The MTA reports $4 million lost annually to toll evaders. The review board will finalize fee structures and exemptions. No specific safety impact for vulnerable road users was provided.
-
Hochul Paves Way Forward For Congestion Pricing With New Laws And Penalties for Toll Evaders,
gothamist.com,
Published 2022-01-20
Comrie Opposes Exemptions to Safety Boosting Congestion Pricing▸State Sen. Leroy Comrie slammed calls for more congestion pricing exemptions. He warned that carving out special breaks guts the plan’s purpose. Comrie said every exemption means less money for transit. He wants the city to hold the line. No more carve-outs.
On January 19, 2022, State Sen. Leroy Comrie, chair of the MTA committee, spoke at a legislative hearing on congestion pricing exemptions. The hearing addressed whether to grant more carve-outs to Manhattan’s congestion tolls. Comrie declared, 'I don't think there should be any exemptions, and I'm going to continue to say that there should be no exemptions.' He pushed back against senators seeking discounts for suburban drivers and city workers. Comrie warned that opening the door to more exemptions would undermine the law’s intent and threaten revenue for transit. He said, 'Once you open up that can of worms, you create major problems, because everybody wants to be exempted for something.' Comrie’s stance: keep the plan strict, protect transit funding, and don’t weaken congestion pricing with special favors.
-
State Sen. Leroy Comrie, who oversees MTA committee, wants no more exemptions for NYC congestion pricing,
nypost.com,
Published 2022-01-19
Pedestrian Injured by Distracted Driver Queens▸A 47-year-old man was struck at a Queens intersection. The driver, heading west on 171 Street, failed to pay attention. The pedestrian suffered a shoulder abrasion. The vehicle showed no damage. The crash exposed dangers of driver distraction.
According to the police report, a pedestrian was injured at the intersection of 171 Street and Jamaica Avenue in Queens. The 47-year-old male pedestrian sustained an abrasion to his shoulder and upper arm. The driver was traveling west, going straight ahead, and struck the pedestrian with the center front end of the vehicle. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. No damage was noted on the vehicle. The pedestrian was conscious and injured but not ejected. The report does not specify the pedestrian's actions or any safety equipment. The crash highlights the risk posed by distracted driving in urban intersections.
SUV Strikes Pedestrian Crossing Hillside Avenue▸A 54-year-old woman was hit by an SUV while crossing Hillside Avenue with the signal. The vehicle was making a left turn when it struck her at the intersection. She suffered a hip and upper leg contusion but remained conscious.
According to the police report, a 54-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Hillside Avenue and 168 Street in Queens. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a 2020 Nissan SUV, traveling north and making a left turn, struck her with its center front end. The pedestrian sustained contusions to her hip and upper leg and remained conscious. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors, along with driver inexperience. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle at the time. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or pedestrian error were noted.
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸A 60-year-old woman was hit by a sedan making a right turn in Queens. The driver failed to yield and was distracted. The pedestrian suffered bruises and injuries to her knee and lower leg. The vehicle showed no damage.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling west on 184 Place in Queens struck a 60-year-old female pedestrian crossing with the signal. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The driver was making a right turn at the time of impact. Contributing factors listed include driver inattention or distraction and failure to yield the right-of-way. The vehicle's right front bumper was the point of impact, but no vehicle damage was reported. The pedestrian was conscious and injured at the scene. Driver errors were the primary cause of the crash.
A Queens crash on 175 Street involved two SUVs and a sedan. One SUV backed unsafely, striking the sedan. The sedan driver, a 63-year-old woman, suffered neck injuries and whiplash. She was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness.
According to the police report, the crash occurred in Queens when a station wagon/SUV backed unsafely, colliding with a sedan traveling south. The sedan's driver, a 63-year-old woman, was injured with neck trauma and whiplash but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report lists "Backing Unsafely" as a contributing factor. The injured driver was properly restrained with a lap belt and harness. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted. The collision caused damage to the center back end of the SUV and the center front end of the sedan.
Two Sedans Collide on Queens 168 Place▸Two sedans crashed on 168 Place in Queens at 10 p.m. A 21-year-old male driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash. The collision damaged the front center and left front quarter panels. Driver inexperience and unsafe speed contributed to the crash.
According to the police report, two sedans collided on 168 Place in Queens. The 21-year-old male driver of one vehicle was injured, sustaining neck pain and whiplash. The report lists driver inexperience and unsafe speed as contributing factors. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead before impact. The first sedan was struck at the center front end, while the second sedan was hit on the left front quarter panel. The injured driver was wearing a lap belt and was not ejected from the vehicle. The crash caused significant damage to both vehicles. No other injuries or victims were reported.
Comrie Calls for No Exemptions in Congestion Pricing▸Governor Hochul’s budget cracks down on toll cheats. New laws hit drivers who hide plates or fake exemptions. The MTA loses millions to evasion. Lawmakers debate fairness and credits. Enforcement sharpens. Revenue for transit hangs in the balance.
Bill 42, part of Governor Hochul’s 2022 executive budget, aims to enforce congestion pricing by introducing new penalties for toll evasion. The proposal, discussed in the Senate on January 20, 2022, lets the DMV deny registration to vehicles with unpaid tolls and sets fines up to $5,000 for fraudulent exemption claims. The matter summary states: 'Governor Kathy Hochul's executive budget includes several changes to New York's congestion pricing program, which is expected to provide crucial revenue for transit upgrades.' Senator James Skoufis, mentioned in the hearing, pushed for credits for certain drivers. The bill is supported by MTA spokesperson Eugene Resnick and Governor Hochul’s office, who say it will ensure fairness. The MTA reports $4 million lost annually to toll evaders. The review board will finalize fee structures and exemptions. No specific safety impact for vulnerable road users was provided.
-
Hochul Paves Way Forward For Congestion Pricing With New Laws And Penalties for Toll Evaders,
gothamist.com,
Published 2022-01-20
Comrie Opposes Exemptions to Safety Boosting Congestion Pricing▸State Sen. Leroy Comrie slammed calls for more congestion pricing exemptions. He warned that carving out special breaks guts the plan’s purpose. Comrie said every exemption means less money for transit. He wants the city to hold the line. No more carve-outs.
On January 19, 2022, State Sen. Leroy Comrie, chair of the MTA committee, spoke at a legislative hearing on congestion pricing exemptions. The hearing addressed whether to grant more carve-outs to Manhattan’s congestion tolls. Comrie declared, 'I don't think there should be any exemptions, and I'm going to continue to say that there should be no exemptions.' He pushed back against senators seeking discounts for suburban drivers and city workers. Comrie warned that opening the door to more exemptions would undermine the law’s intent and threaten revenue for transit. He said, 'Once you open up that can of worms, you create major problems, because everybody wants to be exempted for something.' Comrie’s stance: keep the plan strict, protect transit funding, and don’t weaken congestion pricing with special favors.
-
State Sen. Leroy Comrie, who oversees MTA committee, wants no more exemptions for NYC congestion pricing,
nypost.com,
Published 2022-01-19
Pedestrian Injured by Distracted Driver Queens▸A 47-year-old man was struck at a Queens intersection. The driver, heading west on 171 Street, failed to pay attention. The pedestrian suffered a shoulder abrasion. The vehicle showed no damage. The crash exposed dangers of driver distraction.
According to the police report, a pedestrian was injured at the intersection of 171 Street and Jamaica Avenue in Queens. The 47-year-old male pedestrian sustained an abrasion to his shoulder and upper arm. The driver was traveling west, going straight ahead, and struck the pedestrian with the center front end of the vehicle. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. No damage was noted on the vehicle. The pedestrian was conscious and injured but not ejected. The report does not specify the pedestrian's actions or any safety equipment. The crash highlights the risk posed by distracted driving in urban intersections.
SUV Strikes Pedestrian Crossing Hillside Avenue▸A 54-year-old woman was hit by an SUV while crossing Hillside Avenue with the signal. The vehicle was making a left turn when it struck her at the intersection. She suffered a hip and upper leg contusion but remained conscious.
According to the police report, a 54-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Hillside Avenue and 168 Street in Queens. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a 2020 Nissan SUV, traveling north and making a left turn, struck her with its center front end. The pedestrian sustained contusions to her hip and upper leg and remained conscious. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors, along with driver inexperience. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle at the time. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or pedestrian error were noted.
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸A 60-year-old woman was hit by a sedan making a right turn in Queens. The driver failed to yield and was distracted. The pedestrian suffered bruises and injuries to her knee and lower leg. The vehicle showed no damage.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling west on 184 Place in Queens struck a 60-year-old female pedestrian crossing with the signal. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The driver was making a right turn at the time of impact. Contributing factors listed include driver inattention or distraction and failure to yield the right-of-way. The vehicle's right front bumper was the point of impact, but no vehicle damage was reported. The pedestrian was conscious and injured at the scene. Driver errors were the primary cause of the crash.
Two sedans crashed on 168 Place in Queens at 10 p.m. A 21-year-old male driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash. The collision damaged the front center and left front quarter panels. Driver inexperience and unsafe speed contributed to the crash.
According to the police report, two sedans collided on 168 Place in Queens. The 21-year-old male driver of one vehicle was injured, sustaining neck pain and whiplash. The report lists driver inexperience and unsafe speed as contributing factors. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead before impact. The first sedan was struck at the center front end, while the second sedan was hit on the left front quarter panel. The injured driver was wearing a lap belt and was not ejected from the vehicle. The crash caused significant damage to both vehicles. No other injuries or victims were reported.
Comrie Calls for No Exemptions in Congestion Pricing▸Governor Hochul’s budget cracks down on toll cheats. New laws hit drivers who hide plates or fake exemptions. The MTA loses millions to evasion. Lawmakers debate fairness and credits. Enforcement sharpens. Revenue for transit hangs in the balance.
Bill 42, part of Governor Hochul’s 2022 executive budget, aims to enforce congestion pricing by introducing new penalties for toll evasion. The proposal, discussed in the Senate on January 20, 2022, lets the DMV deny registration to vehicles with unpaid tolls and sets fines up to $5,000 for fraudulent exemption claims. The matter summary states: 'Governor Kathy Hochul's executive budget includes several changes to New York's congestion pricing program, which is expected to provide crucial revenue for transit upgrades.' Senator James Skoufis, mentioned in the hearing, pushed for credits for certain drivers. The bill is supported by MTA spokesperson Eugene Resnick and Governor Hochul’s office, who say it will ensure fairness. The MTA reports $4 million lost annually to toll evaders. The review board will finalize fee structures and exemptions. No specific safety impact for vulnerable road users was provided.
-
Hochul Paves Way Forward For Congestion Pricing With New Laws And Penalties for Toll Evaders,
gothamist.com,
Published 2022-01-20
Comrie Opposes Exemptions to Safety Boosting Congestion Pricing▸State Sen. Leroy Comrie slammed calls for more congestion pricing exemptions. He warned that carving out special breaks guts the plan’s purpose. Comrie said every exemption means less money for transit. He wants the city to hold the line. No more carve-outs.
On January 19, 2022, State Sen. Leroy Comrie, chair of the MTA committee, spoke at a legislative hearing on congestion pricing exemptions. The hearing addressed whether to grant more carve-outs to Manhattan’s congestion tolls. Comrie declared, 'I don't think there should be any exemptions, and I'm going to continue to say that there should be no exemptions.' He pushed back against senators seeking discounts for suburban drivers and city workers. Comrie warned that opening the door to more exemptions would undermine the law’s intent and threaten revenue for transit. He said, 'Once you open up that can of worms, you create major problems, because everybody wants to be exempted for something.' Comrie’s stance: keep the plan strict, protect transit funding, and don’t weaken congestion pricing with special favors.
-
State Sen. Leroy Comrie, who oversees MTA committee, wants no more exemptions for NYC congestion pricing,
nypost.com,
Published 2022-01-19
Pedestrian Injured by Distracted Driver Queens▸A 47-year-old man was struck at a Queens intersection. The driver, heading west on 171 Street, failed to pay attention. The pedestrian suffered a shoulder abrasion. The vehicle showed no damage. The crash exposed dangers of driver distraction.
According to the police report, a pedestrian was injured at the intersection of 171 Street and Jamaica Avenue in Queens. The 47-year-old male pedestrian sustained an abrasion to his shoulder and upper arm. The driver was traveling west, going straight ahead, and struck the pedestrian with the center front end of the vehicle. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. No damage was noted on the vehicle. The pedestrian was conscious and injured but not ejected. The report does not specify the pedestrian's actions or any safety equipment. The crash highlights the risk posed by distracted driving in urban intersections.
SUV Strikes Pedestrian Crossing Hillside Avenue▸A 54-year-old woman was hit by an SUV while crossing Hillside Avenue with the signal. The vehicle was making a left turn when it struck her at the intersection. She suffered a hip and upper leg contusion but remained conscious.
According to the police report, a 54-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Hillside Avenue and 168 Street in Queens. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a 2020 Nissan SUV, traveling north and making a left turn, struck her with its center front end. The pedestrian sustained contusions to her hip and upper leg and remained conscious. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors, along with driver inexperience. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle at the time. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or pedestrian error were noted.
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸A 60-year-old woman was hit by a sedan making a right turn in Queens. The driver failed to yield and was distracted. The pedestrian suffered bruises and injuries to her knee and lower leg. The vehicle showed no damage.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling west on 184 Place in Queens struck a 60-year-old female pedestrian crossing with the signal. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The driver was making a right turn at the time of impact. Contributing factors listed include driver inattention or distraction and failure to yield the right-of-way. The vehicle's right front bumper was the point of impact, but no vehicle damage was reported. The pedestrian was conscious and injured at the scene. Driver errors were the primary cause of the crash.
Governor Hochul’s budget cracks down on toll cheats. New laws hit drivers who hide plates or fake exemptions. The MTA loses millions to evasion. Lawmakers debate fairness and credits. Enforcement sharpens. Revenue for transit hangs in the balance.
Bill 42, part of Governor Hochul’s 2022 executive budget, aims to enforce congestion pricing by introducing new penalties for toll evasion. The proposal, discussed in the Senate on January 20, 2022, lets the DMV deny registration to vehicles with unpaid tolls and sets fines up to $5,000 for fraudulent exemption claims. The matter summary states: 'Governor Kathy Hochul's executive budget includes several changes to New York's congestion pricing program, which is expected to provide crucial revenue for transit upgrades.' Senator James Skoufis, mentioned in the hearing, pushed for credits for certain drivers. The bill is supported by MTA spokesperson Eugene Resnick and Governor Hochul’s office, who say it will ensure fairness. The MTA reports $4 million lost annually to toll evaders. The review board will finalize fee structures and exemptions. No specific safety impact for vulnerable road users was provided.
- Hochul Paves Way Forward For Congestion Pricing With New Laws And Penalties for Toll Evaders, gothamist.com, Published 2022-01-20
Comrie Opposes Exemptions to Safety Boosting Congestion Pricing▸State Sen. Leroy Comrie slammed calls for more congestion pricing exemptions. He warned that carving out special breaks guts the plan’s purpose. Comrie said every exemption means less money for transit. He wants the city to hold the line. No more carve-outs.
On January 19, 2022, State Sen. Leroy Comrie, chair of the MTA committee, spoke at a legislative hearing on congestion pricing exemptions. The hearing addressed whether to grant more carve-outs to Manhattan’s congestion tolls. Comrie declared, 'I don't think there should be any exemptions, and I'm going to continue to say that there should be no exemptions.' He pushed back against senators seeking discounts for suburban drivers and city workers. Comrie warned that opening the door to more exemptions would undermine the law’s intent and threaten revenue for transit. He said, 'Once you open up that can of worms, you create major problems, because everybody wants to be exempted for something.' Comrie’s stance: keep the plan strict, protect transit funding, and don’t weaken congestion pricing with special favors.
-
State Sen. Leroy Comrie, who oversees MTA committee, wants no more exemptions for NYC congestion pricing,
nypost.com,
Published 2022-01-19
Pedestrian Injured by Distracted Driver Queens▸A 47-year-old man was struck at a Queens intersection. The driver, heading west on 171 Street, failed to pay attention. The pedestrian suffered a shoulder abrasion. The vehicle showed no damage. The crash exposed dangers of driver distraction.
According to the police report, a pedestrian was injured at the intersection of 171 Street and Jamaica Avenue in Queens. The 47-year-old male pedestrian sustained an abrasion to his shoulder and upper arm. The driver was traveling west, going straight ahead, and struck the pedestrian with the center front end of the vehicle. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. No damage was noted on the vehicle. The pedestrian was conscious and injured but not ejected. The report does not specify the pedestrian's actions or any safety equipment. The crash highlights the risk posed by distracted driving in urban intersections.
SUV Strikes Pedestrian Crossing Hillside Avenue▸A 54-year-old woman was hit by an SUV while crossing Hillside Avenue with the signal. The vehicle was making a left turn when it struck her at the intersection. She suffered a hip and upper leg contusion but remained conscious.
According to the police report, a 54-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Hillside Avenue and 168 Street in Queens. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a 2020 Nissan SUV, traveling north and making a left turn, struck her with its center front end. The pedestrian sustained contusions to her hip and upper leg and remained conscious. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors, along with driver inexperience. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle at the time. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or pedestrian error were noted.
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸A 60-year-old woman was hit by a sedan making a right turn in Queens. The driver failed to yield and was distracted. The pedestrian suffered bruises and injuries to her knee and lower leg. The vehicle showed no damage.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling west on 184 Place in Queens struck a 60-year-old female pedestrian crossing with the signal. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The driver was making a right turn at the time of impact. Contributing factors listed include driver inattention or distraction and failure to yield the right-of-way. The vehicle's right front bumper was the point of impact, but no vehicle damage was reported. The pedestrian was conscious and injured at the scene. Driver errors were the primary cause of the crash.
State Sen. Leroy Comrie slammed calls for more congestion pricing exemptions. He warned that carving out special breaks guts the plan’s purpose. Comrie said every exemption means less money for transit. He wants the city to hold the line. No more carve-outs.
On January 19, 2022, State Sen. Leroy Comrie, chair of the MTA committee, spoke at a legislative hearing on congestion pricing exemptions. The hearing addressed whether to grant more carve-outs to Manhattan’s congestion tolls. Comrie declared, 'I don't think there should be any exemptions, and I'm going to continue to say that there should be no exemptions.' He pushed back against senators seeking discounts for suburban drivers and city workers. Comrie warned that opening the door to more exemptions would undermine the law’s intent and threaten revenue for transit. He said, 'Once you open up that can of worms, you create major problems, because everybody wants to be exempted for something.' Comrie’s stance: keep the plan strict, protect transit funding, and don’t weaken congestion pricing with special favors.
- State Sen. Leroy Comrie, who oversees MTA committee, wants no more exemptions for NYC congestion pricing, nypost.com, Published 2022-01-19
Pedestrian Injured by Distracted Driver Queens▸A 47-year-old man was struck at a Queens intersection. The driver, heading west on 171 Street, failed to pay attention. The pedestrian suffered a shoulder abrasion. The vehicle showed no damage. The crash exposed dangers of driver distraction.
According to the police report, a pedestrian was injured at the intersection of 171 Street and Jamaica Avenue in Queens. The 47-year-old male pedestrian sustained an abrasion to his shoulder and upper arm. The driver was traveling west, going straight ahead, and struck the pedestrian with the center front end of the vehicle. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. No damage was noted on the vehicle. The pedestrian was conscious and injured but not ejected. The report does not specify the pedestrian's actions or any safety equipment. The crash highlights the risk posed by distracted driving in urban intersections.
SUV Strikes Pedestrian Crossing Hillside Avenue▸A 54-year-old woman was hit by an SUV while crossing Hillside Avenue with the signal. The vehicle was making a left turn when it struck her at the intersection. She suffered a hip and upper leg contusion but remained conscious.
According to the police report, a 54-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Hillside Avenue and 168 Street in Queens. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a 2020 Nissan SUV, traveling north and making a left turn, struck her with its center front end. The pedestrian sustained contusions to her hip and upper leg and remained conscious. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors, along with driver inexperience. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle at the time. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or pedestrian error were noted.
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸A 60-year-old woman was hit by a sedan making a right turn in Queens. The driver failed to yield and was distracted. The pedestrian suffered bruises and injuries to her knee and lower leg. The vehicle showed no damage.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling west on 184 Place in Queens struck a 60-year-old female pedestrian crossing with the signal. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The driver was making a right turn at the time of impact. Contributing factors listed include driver inattention or distraction and failure to yield the right-of-way. The vehicle's right front bumper was the point of impact, but no vehicle damage was reported. The pedestrian was conscious and injured at the scene. Driver errors were the primary cause of the crash.
A 47-year-old man was struck at a Queens intersection. The driver, heading west on 171 Street, failed to pay attention. The pedestrian suffered a shoulder abrasion. The vehicle showed no damage. The crash exposed dangers of driver distraction.
According to the police report, a pedestrian was injured at the intersection of 171 Street and Jamaica Avenue in Queens. The 47-year-old male pedestrian sustained an abrasion to his shoulder and upper arm. The driver was traveling west, going straight ahead, and struck the pedestrian with the center front end of the vehicle. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. No damage was noted on the vehicle. The pedestrian was conscious and injured but not ejected. The report does not specify the pedestrian's actions or any safety equipment. The crash highlights the risk posed by distracted driving in urban intersections.
SUV Strikes Pedestrian Crossing Hillside Avenue▸A 54-year-old woman was hit by an SUV while crossing Hillside Avenue with the signal. The vehicle was making a left turn when it struck her at the intersection. She suffered a hip and upper leg contusion but remained conscious.
According to the police report, a 54-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Hillside Avenue and 168 Street in Queens. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a 2020 Nissan SUV, traveling north and making a left turn, struck her with its center front end. The pedestrian sustained contusions to her hip and upper leg and remained conscious. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors, along with driver inexperience. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle at the time. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or pedestrian error were noted.
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸A 60-year-old woman was hit by a sedan making a right turn in Queens. The driver failed to yield and was distracted. The pedestrian suffered bruises and injuries to her knee and lower leg. The vehicle showed no damage.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling west on 184 Place in Queens struck a 60-year-old female pedestrian crossing with the signal. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The driver was making a right turn at the time of impact. Contributing factors listed include driver inattention or distraction and failure to yield the right-of-way. The vehicle's right front bumper was the point of impact, but no vehicle damage was reported. The pedestrian was conscious and injured at the scene. Driver errors were the primary cause of the crash.
A 54-year-old woman was hit by an SUV while crossing Hillside Avenue with the signal. The vehicle was making a left turn when it struck her at the intersection. She suffered a hip and upper leg contusion but remained conscious.
According to the police report, a 54-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Hillside Avenue and 168 Street in Queens. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a 2020 Nissan SUV, traveling north and making a left turn, struck her with its center front end. The pedestrian sustained contusions to her hip and upper leg and remained conscious. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors, along with driver inexperience. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle at the time. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or pedestrian error were noted.
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸A 60-year-old woman was hit by a sedan making a right turn in Queens. The driver failed to yield and was distracted. The pedestrian suffered bruises and injuries to her knee and lower leg. The vehicle showed no damage.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling west on 184 Place in Queens struck a 60-year-old female pedestrian crossing with the signal. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The driver was making a right turn at the time of impact. Contributing factors listed include driver inattention or distraction and failure to yield the right-of-way. The vehicle's right front bumper was the point of impact, but no vehicle damage was reported. The pedestrian was conscious and injured at the scene. Driver errors were the primary cause of the crash.
A 60-year-old woman was hit by a sedan making a right turn in Queens. The driver failed to yield and was distracted. The pedestrian suffered bruises and injuries to her knee and lower leg. The vehicle showed no damage.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling west on 184 Place in Queens struck a 60-year-old female pedestrian crossing with the signal. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The driver was making a right turn at the time of impact. Contributing factors listed include driver inattention or distraction and failure to yield the right-of-way. The vehicle's right front bumper was the point of impact, but no vehicle damage was reported. The pedestrian was conscious and injured at the scene. Driver errors were the primary cause of the crash.