Blood on the Crosswalk: South Jamaica Pays for City Hall’s Inaction

Oct 22 - A 28-year-old woman was struck by a southbound sedan at a Queens intersection. The impact to her knee and lower leg left her bruised but conscious. The driver’s vehicle hit the pedestrian’s right front bumper, causing serious injury.

According to the police report, a 28-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Remington Street in Queens around 7:56 AM. The pedestrian was riding or walking along the highway against traffic when a 2023 Nissan sedan traveling south struck her with its right front bumper. The collision caused contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The driver, a licensed female from New York, was going straight ahead at the time of impact. The report does not list any contributing factors from the driver or pedestrian, but the pedestrian’s location and movement against traffic created a hazardous situation. The vehicle sustained damage to its right front bumper. The pedestrian was not ejected and remained conscious after the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4765466 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Oct 22 - A sedan struck the rear of a bus stopped in traffic on 109 Avenue in Queens. The sedan driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Police cited following too closely as the cause. The bus sustained no damage despite the impact.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 7:21 AM on 109 Avenue in Queens when a sedan traveling west rear-ended a bus that was stopped in traffic. The sedan's driver, a 39-year-old male, was injured, sustaining neck injuries and whiplash. He was conscious and restrained by a lap belt at the time of the collision. The report identifies 'Following Too Closely' as the primary contributing factor to the crash. The bus, also traveling west with five occupants, sustained no damage despite the center front end impact. The sedan suffered damage to its center back end. The police report does not list any victim behaviors as contributing factors, focusing solely on the sedan driver's failure to maintain a safe distance behind the bus.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4765352 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Oct 21 - A 20-year-old man suffered head abrasions when his sedan struck parked cars in Queens. Police cite driver inattention. The crash left the young driver hurt and conscious at the scene.

According to the police report, a crash occurred near 145-48 Glassboro Avenue in Queens at 2:53 AM. A 20-year-old male driver, heading west, struck multiple parked sedans. He sustained abrasions to his head and was conscious after the collision. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the sole contributing factor. The injured man was not ejected from his vehicle. No contributing factors are attributed to the victim’s actions. The crash damaged the left and center front ends of several sedans. This incident highlights the danger posed by driver distraction, which led to injury and property damage.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4765069 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Oct 19 - On Liberty Avenue, an SUV backed into another SUV passing too close. A 67-year-old woman suffered neck injuries. Driver errors—unsafe backing and close passing—caused the crash. Steel met flesh. Streets stayed dangerous.

According to the police report, two SUVs collided on Liberty Avenue in Queens at 10:00 AM. The crash injured a 67-year-old female driver, who suffered neck injuries and whiplash. The report lists 'Backing Unsafely' by the Jeep driver and 'Passing Too Closely' by the Honda driver as contributing factors. The injured woman was driving straight when struck on the left side doors. She was not ejected and wore a lap belt and harness. The Jeep showed no damage, but the Honda's left side was hit. These driver errors—unsafe backing and close passing—directly led to the injury.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4765065 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Oct 15 - A 65-year-old woman suffered a serious hip and upper leg injury after being struck by a sedan traveling north on 156 Street. The driver, holding only a learner's permit, failed to heed traffic controls, striking the pedestrian at the left front bumper.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 8:31 AM on 156 Street when a sedan driven by a male with a learner's permit struck a 65-year-old female pedestrian. The pedestrian was crossing the street without a signal or crosswalk. The point of impact was the vehicle's left front bumper, causing internal injuries to the pedestrian's hip and upper leg. The report cites driver inexperience and disregard for traffic control as contributing factors. The driver was going straight ahead at the time of impact. The pedestrian was conscious after the collision but sustained injury severity level 3. No victim fault is indicated; the focus remains on the driver's failure to comply with traffic rules and lack of experience behind the wheel.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4763664 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Oct 8 - An 11-year-old boy crossing with signal was struck by an e-scooter on 110 Avenue in Queens. The driver failed to yield right-of-way and showed inattention, causing facial abrasions to the conscious child. The scooter showed no damage at impact.

According to the police report, an e-scooter traveling straight ahead on 110 Avenue in Queens collided with an 11-year-old pedestrian crossing with the signal. The child sustained facial abrasions and was conscious after the crash. The report cites the driver's failure to yield right-of-way and driver inattention or distraction as contributing factors. The e-scooter, occupied by a male driver holding a permit license, struck the pedestrian at the center front end but sustained no damage. The pedestrian was located at the intersection during the collision. The report highlights driver errors as the cause, with no contributing factors attributed to the pedestrian.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4762507 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Oct 7 - A sedan turned right on Sutphin Boulevard, striking a northbound cyclist. The rider suffered knee and leg injuries. Police cited the driver for disregarding traffic control. The bike’s right side took the blow.

According to the police report, a sedan making a right turn on Sutphin Boulevard in Queens struck a 34-year-old male bicyclist traveling north at 6:05 AM. The impact hit the bike’s right front quarter panel. The cyclist suffered injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, and was conscious at the scene. Police cited the sedan driver for 'Traffic Control Disregarded,' showing failure to obey signals or signs led to the crash. The bicyclist wore no safety equipment. No other contributing factors were listed. The sedan’s center front end and the bike’s right side were damaged.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4762364 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Sep 26 - 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

Sep 26 - 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

Sep 26 - 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

Sep 24 - Two sedans collided head-on on Queens’ 155 Street. Both drivers were distracted, causing the crash. A 36-year-old female driver suffered a hip and upper leg contusion. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage in the impact.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on 155 Street in Queens at 9:44 p.m. Both drivers were traveling straight ahead when the collision occurred. The report cites "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as a contributing factor for both drivers. The female driver, age 36, was injured with a contusion to her hip and upper leg but was conscious and restrained with a lap belt and harness. Both vehicles sustained center front-end damage, indicating a head-on impact. The male driver was licensed in New York. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report. The crash underscores the dangers of driver distraction leading to serious injury and vehicle damage.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4758645 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Sep 7 - A 24-year-old man suffered a hip and upper leg contusion after a collision involving two northbound sedans on Sutphin Boulevard. The pedestrian was struck outside an intersection, with driver errors not cited but pedestrian confusion noted as a factor.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 8:21 on Sutphin Boulevard in Queens. Two sedans traveling north were involved, one parked and one going straight ahead. The 24-year-old male pedestrian was injured with a contusion to his hip and upper leg after being struck outside an intersection. The report lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as the contributing factor, indicating confusion on the pedestrian's part. Neither driver was cited for errors such as failure to yield or other violations, and both vehicles sustained no damage despite impact points on their front quarter panels. The pedestrian was conscious and injured but not ejected. This crash highlights the dangers pedestrians face when crossing roadways outside intersections, where confusion can lead to collisions even without driver fault.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4754065 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Aug 19 - A sedan making a right turn collided with an e-bike traveling straight on 111 Avenue in Queens. The 70-year-old e-bike rider suffered a head abrasion but was conscious. Police cite the sedan driver’s failure to yield as the cause.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 18:03 on 111 Avenue in Queens. A sedan, driven by a licensed female driver traveling south and making a right turn, struck an e-bike traveling southwest straight ahead. The point of impact was the left front bumper on both vehicles. The e-bike rider, a 70-year-old man, was injured with a head abrasion but remained conscious and was not ejected. The police report explicitly states the contributing factor as 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' by the sedan driver. No other contributing factors were listed for the e-bike rider. The collision highlights the danger posed by vehicle drivers failing to yield to vulnerable road users like e-bike riders.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4749527 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Aug 15 - 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

Aug 15 - 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

Aug 9 - A 67-year-old man suffered serious hip and upper leg injuries after stepping out from behind a parked sedan on 160 Street in Queens. The vehicle’s front center end was damaged. The pedestrian was left in shock with internal complaints.

According to the police report, a 67-year-old male pedestrian was injured while emerging from in front of or behind a parked 2016 Honda sedan on 160 Street in Queens at 8:46 p.m. The vehicle was stationary before the crash, and the point of impact was the center front end of the sedan, which sustained damage. The pedestrian suffered hip and upper leg injuries with a severity level of 3 and was reported to be in shock with internal complaints. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the pedestrian, but no driver errors or violations such as failure to yield or speeding were cited. No helmet or crossing signal factors were noted. The incident highlights the dangers pedestrians face when stepping out from behind parked vehicles.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4747553 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Aug 9 - A sedan traveling east struck a parked pickup truck on 172 Street in Queens. The front passenger in the sedan suffered a head injury and minor bleeding. Driver distraction caused the collision, leaving the passenger in shock and injured.

According to the police report, at 18:14 on 172 Street in Queens, a sedan traveling east collided with a parked pickup truck. The point of impact was the sedan's center front end striking the pickup truck's left front bumper. The sedan carried eight occupants, including a 32-year-old female front passenger who was injured with a head wound and minor bleeding, and was wearing a lap belt. The report identifies driver inattention or distraction as the contributing factor to the crash. The injured passenger was not ejected but was in shock following the collision. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4747548 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Aug 2 - Metal shrieked at 160th and 110th. An SUV struck a sedan turning wrong. A 63-year-old man, belted in, sat crushed and conscious, his back broken. The street held him still. Dawn broke over shattered glass and broken bone.

At the corner of 160th Street and 110th Avenue in Queens, a violent collision left a 63-year-old male driver with severe back injuries. According to the police report, a sedan executed an improper turn and failed to yield the right-of-way, leading to a forceful impact with a northbound SUV. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Turning Improperly' as contributing factors. The injured driver, who was wearing a lap belt and harness, remained conscious but suffered crush injuries to his back. The police narrative describes the scene: 'Metal screamed at dawn. A sedan turned wrong. The SUV struck hard. A 63-year-old man, belted in, sat crushed and conscious, his back broken.' The crash underscores the lethal consequences of driver errors—specifically, improper turning and failure to yield—on New York City streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4745477 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Jul 26 - A 35-year-old woman riding an e-scooter was ejected and suffered a head injury after colliding with a parked concrete mixer on 180 Street in Queens. The crash involved driver inattention and resulted in a concussion and serious injury.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on 180 Street near Liberty Avenue in Queens at 3:45 PM. A concrete mixer truck was parked when the e-scooter, traveling west, struck its left rear bumper. The e-scooter driver, a 35-year-old woman, was ejected from her vehicle and sustained a head injury, including a concussion. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor to the collision. The concrete mixer showed no damage, indicating the e-scooter bore the impact. The injured rider was conscious after the crash but suffered serious injury severity level 3. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were listed. The incident highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving even when vehicles are stationary.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4744856 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Jul 24 - Governor Hochul’s halt on congestion pricing guts $12 billion in MTA contracts. Thousands of jobs vanish. Local companies lose out. Lawmakers in affected districts stay silent or cheer. Trains and buses face deep cuts. Riders, workers, and streets pay the price.

On July 24, 2024, Governor Hochul’s official pause on congestion pricing triggered a $12 billion loss in MTA contracts, according to a Reinvent Albany report. The move slashes funding for the 2020-24 MTA capital plan, which was to be partly paid by congestion pricing. The report highlights that many companies losing contracts are in districts represented by lawmakers who either support the pause or have stayed silent. Senator Patricia Canzoneri-Fitzpatrick called congestion pricing 'simply another tax' and demanded repeal. Assemblyman Gary Pretlow praised the pause, saying it allows time to address 'communities' concerns.' Frank Russo, president of Ozone Park Lumber, warned, 'You can't just say, 'We're not going to buy supplies and equipment.'' Rachael Fauss of Reinvent Albany said, 'Congestion pricing is an economic booster.' The pause means less money for transit, fewer jobs, and more risk for vulnerable road users who rely on safe, reliable public transportation.

• Hochul’s Congestion Pricing ‘Pause’ Will Cost Area Companies Billions, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2024-07-24