About these crash totals
Counts come from NYC police crash reports (NYC Open Data). We sum all crashes, injuries, and deaths for this area across the selected time window shown on the card. Injury severity follows the official definitions in the NYPD dataset.
- Crashes: number of police‑reported collisions (all road users).
- All injuries: total injured people in those crashes.
- Moderate / Serious: subcategories reported by officers (e.g., broken bones vs. life‑threatening trauma).
- Deaths: people who died due to a crash.
Notes: Police reports can be corrected after initial publication. Minor incidents without a police report are not included.
Close▸ Killed 3
▸ Crush Injuries 3
▸ Severe Bleeding 1
▸ Concussion 5
▸ Whiplash 43
▸ Contusion/Bruise 39
▸ Abrasion 31
▸ Pain/Nausea 9
About this chart
We group pedestrian injuries and deaths by the vehicle type that struck them (as recorded in police reports). Use the dropdown to view totals, serious injuries, or deaths.
- Trucks/Buses, SUVs/Cars, Mopeds, and Bikes reflect the reporting categories in the crash dataset.
- Counts include people on foot only; crashes with no injured pedestrians are not shown here.
Notes: Police classification can change during investigations. Small categories may have year-to-year variance.
CloseAbout these numbers
These totals count vehicles with at least the shown number of camera‑issued speeding violations (school‑zone speed cameras) in any rolling 12‑month window in this district. Totals are summed from 2022 to the present for this geography.
- ≥ 6 (6+): advocates’ standard for repeat speeding offenders who should face escalating consequences.
- ≥ 16 (16+): threshold in the current edited bill awaiting State Senate action.
About this list
This ranks vehicles by the number of NYC school‑zone speed‑camera violations they received in the last 12 months anywhere in the city. The smaller note shows how many times the same plate was caught in this area in the last 90 days.
Camera violations are issued by NYC DOT’s program. Counts reflect issued tickets and may omit dismissed or pending cases. Plate text is shown verbatim as recorded.
CloseBaisley Park: night streets, hard numbers, and the fixes on the table
Baisley Park: Jan 1, 2022 - Oct 19, 2025
A man on a bike went down at Rockaway Boulevard and 148 St just before 1 PM on Aug 14, 2025. Police recorded driver inattention, and he was hurt. source
Since 2022, Baisley Park has seen 3 people killed and 1,164 injured across 1,913 crashes. source
This Week
- On Oct 5, an SUV and sedans crashed on Linden Boulevard; one person was injured. source
- On Sep 23, at Foch Boulevard and Guy R Brewer Boulevard, a driver hit a parked Lexus while turning; a 51‑year‑old driver was injured. source
- On Aug 7, a driver in a Jeep SUV going west hit a 24‑year‑old man walking outside an intersection; police recorded driver inattention. source
Where it keeps happening
Evenings are brutal here. Deaths cluster around 6 PM and 8 PM. Injuries peak from late afternoon into night. source
Police reports in this area cite named failures we can fix: inattention, failure to yield, disregarding traffic controls, improper passing, alcohol, and inexperience. source
Hotspots repeat. 166 St shows two deaths and a serious injury. 147 Street has a death on the record. Linden Boulevard racks up injuries. source
Clear steps at the corners
Pull cars back from crosswalks. The Council’s Intro. 1138 would ban parking within 20 feet of intersections citywide. The Speaker’s office said, “The safety of pedestrians and all street users remains a top priority for Speaker Adams and the council,” while noting the bill is moving through the process. AMNY
Advocates in the Council are pushing for universal daylighting this year. City & State
Local fixes for these corners are not exotic: daylighting, hardened turns, and leading pedestrian intervals. Target enforcement when the numbers spike at night. source
Stop the worst repeat offenders
Albany has a bill to force intelligent speed limiters on repeat dangerous drivers. State Sen. James Sanders voted yes in committee on S 4045 on Jun 12, 2025. Open States
The bill targets those with a pattern of violations. It would require speed‑limiting tech that keeps cars within the law. Open States
Who’s accountable here
This is Council District 28, Assembly District 32, and State Senate District 10. Assembly Member Vivian Cook and Sen. Sanders both voted yes to extend school speed zones in June 2025. Open States
The Speaker controls the docket for Intro. 1138. The bill would clear sightlines at every corner. What gives? AMNY City & State
The street, the count, the choice
Three dead here since 2022. One was a child, killed off‑intersection on 147 Street. The numbers rise again at dusk. These are not surprises. They repeat. source
Lower speeds. Clear corners. Pin the worst drivers to the limiters. If you want those changes, make the calls and join the fight. Start here.
Frequently Asked Questions
▸ What changed in the past month here?
▸ Where are the worst corners?
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Citations
▸ Citations
- Motor Vehicle Collisions – Crashes - Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-10-19
- NYC to lose 300,000 parking spots in City Council bid to boost street safety, AMNY, Published 2025-08-03
- NYC Council Progressive Caucus to make push for universal daylighting in 2025, City & State NY, Published 2025-07-30
- File S 4045, Open States, Published 2025-06-12
- S 8344 – school speed zones extension, Open States, Published 2025-06-13
Other Representatives
Assembly Member Vivian Cook
District 32
Council Member Adrienne Adams
District 28
State Senator James Sanders
District 10
▸ Other Geographies
Baisley Park Baisley Park sits in Queens, District 28, AD 32, SD 10, Queens CB12.
▸ See also
Traffic Safety Timeline for Baisley Park
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Bicyclist Ejected Hitting Parked SUV on Sutphin▸Oct 21 - A 44-year-old bicyclist crashed into a parked SUV on Sutphin Boulevard at 119 Road in Queens. He was ejected and suffered a leg fracture. Police cited "Passing or Lane Usage Improper."
A 44-year-old man on a bike crashed into a parked SUV on Sutphin Boulevard at 119 Road in Queens around 10:40 p.m. He was ejected and suffered a lower-leg fracture and dislocation. According to the police report, the SUV was parked southbound and the bicyclist hit its left rear bumper; the bike showed center-front impact. According to the police report, contributing factors included "Passing or Lane Usage Improper." The data listed no damage to either vehicle. The report also listed a registrant associated with the SUV with an unspecified injury status.
19
SUV driver hits parked van; driver hurt▸Oct 19 - 3:13 a.m. on Linden Boulevard at 146 Street. A driver in an SUV went west and hit a parked van. The van’s driver, 57, was hurt. Police recorded driver inattention and passenger distraction.
Police say the crash happened at 3:13 a.m. on Linden Boulevard at 146 Street in Queens. A driver in a Toyota SUV headed west. The driver went straight and hit a parked Chevrolet van. The van’s driver, 57, suffered a back injury and abrasions. According to the police report, the van was parked. Police noted right‑front damage to the SUV. Police recorded driver inattention/distraction by the driver and passenger distraction. The SUV driver was licensed in New York. No pedestrians or cyclists were reported hurt. Other occupants were listed with unspecified injuries.
13
More than a dozen hurt after two MTA buses collide in Queens: NYPD▸
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More than a dozen hurt after two MTA buses collide in Queens: NYPD,
NY1,
Published 2025-10-13
12
Bronx man accused of chopping off dog owner’s fingers with machete arrested in Queens hit-and-run▸
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Bronx man accused of chopping off dog owner’s fingers with machete arrested in Queens hit-and-run,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-10-12
5
Three-Car Rear-End Crash on Linden Blvd▸Oct 5 - Eastbound on Linden Boulevard, a sedan driver hit the back of a stopped SUV. Another sedan showed front-end damage. Three drivers were hurt.
Three eastbound vehicles collided near 138-08 Linden Boulevard in Queens. Police listed a 2009 Jeep SUV as stopped in traffic with rear-end damage. A 2015 Honda sedan and a 2016 Toyota sedan had center front-end damage. One sedan also showed a back impact. Three male drivers, ages 42, 32, and 43, were injured. Reported injuries included back pain, arm pain, and whiplash. According to the police report, contributing factors for the drivers were recorded as "Unspecified". The records point to a rear-end hit on the stopped SUV in eastbound traffic.
28
Boy, 15, driving SUV on LIE, rear-ends motorcyclist in deadly Queens collision: NYPD▸
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Boy, 15, driving SUV on LIE, rear-ends motorcyclist in deadly Queens collision: NYPD,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-09-28
23
Left-turning driver hits parked SUV in Queens▸Sep 23 - On Foch at Guy R Brewer, a left‑turning SUV driver hit a parked Lexus. The woman inside, 51, suffered a neck injury. Police cited “Other Vehicular” as a factor. Two SUVs. One turn. One injury.
Two SUVs crashed at Foch Blvd and Guy R Brewer Blvd in Queens. A 76-year-old man, turning left in an eastbound Ford, hit a parked 2024 Lexus with a 51-year-old woman at the wheel. She was recorded injured with neck pain and whiplash. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Other Vehicular.” Person-level contributing factors were listed as “Unspecified.” Damage noted in the report matches the turn: right front bumper on the Ford and left front quarter panel on the Lexus. No pedestrians or cyclists were recorded injured in the dataset.
21
Queens DA: Motorist arraigned after hit-and-run collision that left on-duty construction worker dead on Nassau Expressway▸
18
Nude Queens man indicted for kicking bike riders, attacking 3 NYPD officers▸
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Nude Queens man indicted for kicking bike riders, attacking 3 NYPD officers,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-09-18
15
2 children struck by driver in Queens▸
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2 children struck by driver in Queens,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-09-15
13
16-year-old girl struck and killed in Queens▸
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16-year-old girl struck and killed in Queens,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-09-13
5
Queens teen with autism fatally struck by car after going missing from LI school▸
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Queens teen with autism fatally struck by car after going missing from LI school,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-09-05
1
Sedan Hits Honda Right Side on Foch▸Sep 1 - Two sedans collided on Foch Blvd at 139 St. Center-front impact struck the Honda's right side. A 22-year-old rear passenger suffered a head contusion; a 23-year-old rear passenger reported whiplash. Police cited driver inexperience.
Two sedans collided at Foch Blvd and 139 St in Queens. The drivers were traveling west and east; one car's center-front impacted the other on its right side. Two rear-seat passengers were injured: a 22-year-old male sustained a head contusion and a 23-year-old female reported whiplash. Both occupants were listed as using lap belts. "According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Driver Inexperience." The report also records "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as a contributing factor. Police listed occupants only; no pedestrians or cyclists appear in the record. Both drivers were licensed.
17
Driver Rear-Ends Parked Hyundai in Queens▸Aug 17 - The striking driver hit a parked 2015 Hyundai on 116 Ave at 157 St in Queens. The parked driver, 67, was injured and complained of whiplash. Police listed contributing factors as "Unspecified."
A northbound driver going straight struck the center back end of a parked 2015 Hyundai on 116 Avenue near 157 Street in Queens. One occupant — the 67-year-old driver of the parked sedan — was injured and complained of whiplash and whole-body injury. According to the police report, contributing factors were listed as "Unspecified." The report records the striking vehicle with center front-end damage and the parked Hyundai with center back-end damage. No specific driver errors are recorded beyond the unspecified factors in the police data. No helmet or signal issues are noted.
14
Distracted Driver Hits Cyclist on Rockaway▸Aug 14 - The driver of a northbound sedan hit a 25-year-old man riding a bicycle on Rockaway Boulevard at 148th Street. The rider suffered a lower-leg contusion after impact to the bike's rear. Police recorded driver inattention/distraction.
The driver of a northbound sedan hit a 25-year-old male bicyclist on Rockaway Boulevard at 148 Street. The rider suffered a contusion to the knee/lower leg/foot after impact to the bike's center back end. According to the police report "Driver Inattention/Distraction." Police recorded that driver error as the contributing factor. A parked 2018 Toyota showed damage to its left-side doors. One other northbound sedan was listed with no damage. The bicyclist was conscious and recorded as injured; motor-vehicle occupants were not recorded as injured.
13
Hit-And-Run Kills Pedestrian Near JFK▸Aug 13 - A driver struck a man crossing 155th Street near JFK. The driver fled. The man died at Jamaica Hospital. Police search for answers. Seventeen killed in Queens South this year. The toll climbs.
Gothamist (2025-08-13) reports a 52-year-old man was killed crossing 155th Street and South Conduit Avenue near JFK Airport at 2:30 a.m. The driver fled. Police said, "the driver hit the 52-year-old man as he crossed" and left the scene. No vehicle description was released. NYPD data shows 17 traffic deaths in Queens South this year, up from 13 last year. The incident highlights ongoing risks for pedestrians and the persistent issue of hit-and-run drivers in the area.
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Hit-And-Run Kills Pedestrian Near JFK,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-08-13
12
Speeding Driver Kills Two Pedestrians in Astoria▸Aug 12 - A speeding car tore through Astoria. The driver struck two men at a coffee cart. All three died. Parked cars blocked sightlines. The street was narrow. Danger came fast and left devastation.
Streetsblog NYC (2025-08-12) reports an 84-year-old driver sped onto 42nd Street in Astoria, hitting two pedestrians and a coffee cart. The crash killed the driver and both men. Streetsblog notes, 'The block has several auto repair shops that leave cars parked all over the sidewalk, limiting visibility.' The article highlights the city's power to lower speed limits to 20 mph, granted by the state legislature, but points out that local officials did not mention this in their initial responses. The crash underscores the risks of speeding and poor street design.
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Speeding Driver Kills Two Pedestrians in Astoria,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-12
7
Distracted SUV Driver Injures Man on 119 Avenue▸Aug 7 - Westbound Jeep SUV driver hit a 24-year-old man on 119 Avenue in Queens, outside an intersection. Police recorded driver inattention. He suffered knee, lower-leg, and foot injuries. The driver was not reported injured. Police noted no damage to the SUV.
A driver in a 2022 Jeep SUV traveling west on 119 Avenue in Queens hit a 24-year-old pedestrian outside an intersection. The point of impact was the left front bumper. The pedestrian suffered injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" was listed as the contributing factor. Police noted no damage to the SUV. The driver’s injuries were not reported. After documenting driver inattention, the report placed the pedestrian "not at intersection" and marked "other actions in roadway." No other contributing factors were recorded.
6
Van Driver Backs Into Parked SUV, Five Hurt▸Aug 6 - A driver in a van backed into a parked SUV at 122-38 161 Place in Queens. Five occupants reported neck injuries. Police recorded Backing Unsafely.
A driver in a GMC van backed into a parked Audi SUV at 122-38 161 Place in Queens. According to the police report, five occupants—drivers and passengers—sustained neck injuries and reported whiplash. The report shows the van backing and the SUV parked at impact. Police recorded 'Backing Unsafely' by the driver as the contributing factor. The crash damaged the Audi’s front and the van’s rear. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
6
Adams Calls Midtown Rezoning Safety‑Boosting Housing Plan▸Aug 6 - Land Use committee cleared the Midtown South Mixed-Use rezoning on Aug 6. The plan unlocks over 9,500 homes, creates a car-free 34th Street busway and pedestrianized Broadway, and directs funds to the Garment District and street upgrades.
"To confront the citywide housing and affordability crisis, our city must build more homes and invest in housing solutions that allow generations of New Yorkers to remain in this city." -- Adrienne Adams
Bill: Midtown South Mixed-Use (MSMX) plan. File number: none provided. Status: Approved by the City Council Committee on Land Use on 2025-08-06; advances to a full Council vote. Committee: City Council Committee on Land Use. The matter, quoted in the record, calls to "redesignate 42 blocks between West 23rd and 40th Streets and Fifth and Eighth Avenues for housing development." Councilmembers Erik Bottcher and Keith Powers backed the plan; Speaker Adrienne Adams and Mayor Eric Adams issued supportive statements. The plan includes a car-free 34th Street busway, a fully pedestrianized Broadway, $122M for Garment District support and $340M for streets and transit. No safety impact assessment or safety note was provided in the record.
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Midtown South rezoning proposal passes council land-use committee alongside community investment,
amny.com,
Published 2025-08-06
Oct 21 - A 44-year-old bicyclist crashed into a parked SUV on Sutphin Boulevard at 119 Road in Queens. He was ejected and suffered a leg fracture. Police cited "Passing or Lane Usage Improper."
A 44-year-old man on a bike crashed into a parked SUV on Sutphin Boulevard at 119 Road in Queens around 10:40 p.m. He was ejected and suffered a lower-leg fracture and dislocation. According to the police report, the SUV was parked southbound and the bicyclist hit its left rear bumper; the bike showed center-front impact. According to the police report, contributing factors included "Passing or Lane Usage Improper." The data listed no damage to either vehicle. The report also listed a registrant associated with the SUV with an unspecified injury status.
19
SUV driver hits parked van; driver hurt▸Oct 19 - 3:13 a.m. on Linden Boulevard at 146 Street. A driver in an SUV went west and hit a parked van. The van’s driver, 57, was hurt. Police recorded driver inattention and passenger distraction.
Police say the crash happened at 3:13 a.m. on Linden Boulevard at 146 Street in Queens. A driver in a Toyota SUV headed west. The driver went straight and hit a parked Chevrolet van. The van’s driver, 57, suffered a back injury and abrasions. According to the police report, the van was parked. Police noted right‑front damage to the SUV. Police recorded driver inattention/distraction by the driver and passenger distraction. The SUV driver was licensed in New York. No pedestrians or cyclists were reported hurt. Other occupants were listed with unspecified injuries.
13
More than a dozen hurt after two MTA buses collide in Queens: NYPD▸
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More than a dozen hurt after two MTA buses collide in Queens: NYPD,
NY1,
Published 2025-10-13
12
Bronx man accused of chopping off dog owner’s fingers with machete arrested in Queens hit-and-run▸
-
Bronx man accused of chopping off dog owner’s fingers with machete arrested in Queens hit-and-run,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-10-12
5
Three-Car Rear-End Crash on Linden Blvd▸Oct 5 - Eastbound on Linden Boulevard, a sedan driver hit the back of a stopped SUV. Another sedan showed front-end damage. Three drivers were hurt.
Three eastbound vehicles collided near 138-08 Linden Boulevard in Queens. Police listed a 2009 Jeep SUV as stopped in traffic with rear-end damage. A 2015 Honda sedan and a 2016 Toyota sedan had center front-end damage. One sedan also showed a back impact. Three male drivers, ages 42, 32, and 43, were injured. Reported injuries included back pain, arm pain, and whiplash. According to the police report, contributing factors for the drivers were recorded as "Unspecified". The records point to a rear-end hit on the stopped SUV in eastbound traffic.
28
Boy, 15, driving SUV on LIE, rear-ends motorcyclist in deadly Queens collision: NYPD▸
-
Boy, 15, driving SUV on LIE, rear-ends motorcyclist in deadly Queens collision: NYPD,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-09-28
23
Left-turning driver hits parked SUV in Queens▸Sep 23 - On Foch at Guy R Brewer, a left‑turning SUV driver hit a parked Lexus. The woman inside, 51, suffered a neck injury. Police cited “Other Vehicular” as a factor. Two SUVs. One turn. One injury.
Two SUVs crashed at Foch Blvd and Guy R Brewer Blvd in Queens. A 76-year-old man, turning left in an eastbound Ford, hit a parked 2024 Lexus with a 51-year-old woman at the wheel. She was recorded injured with neck pain and whiplash. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Other Vehicular.” Person-level contributing factors were listed as “Unspecified.” Damage noted in the report matches the turn: right front bumper on the Ford and left front quarter panel on the Lexus. No pedestrians or cyclists were recorded injured in the dataset.
21
Queens DA: Motorist arraigned after hit-and-run collision that left on-duty construction worker dead on Nassau Expressway▸
18
Nude Queens man indicted for kicking bike riders, attacking 3 NYPD officers▸
-
Nude Queens man indicted for kicking bike riders, attacking 3 NYPD officers,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-09-18
15
2 children struck by driver in Queens▸
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2 children struck by driver in Queens,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-09-15
13
16-year-old girl struck and killed in Queens▸
-
16-year-old girl struck and killed in Queens,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-09-13
5
Queens teen with autism fatally struck by car after going missing from LI school▸
-
Queens teen with autism fatally struck by car after going missing from LI school,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-09-05
1
Sedan Hits Honda Right Side on Foch▸Sep 1 - Two sedans collided on Foch Blvd at 139 St. Center-front impact struck the Honda's right side. A 22-year-old rear passenger suffered a head contusion; a 23-year-old rear passenger reported whiplash. Police cited driver inexperience.
Two sedans collided at Foch Blvd and 139 St in Queens. The drivers were traveling west and east; one car's center-front impacted the other on its right side. Two rear-seat passengers were injured: a 22-year-old male sustained a head contusion and a 23-year-old female reported whiplash. Both occupants were listed as using lap belts. "According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Driver Inexperience." The report also records "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as a contributing factor. Police listed occupants only; no pedestrians or cyclists appear in the record. Both drivers were licensed.
17
Driver Rear-Ends Parked Hyundai in Queens▸Aug 17 - The striking driver hit a parked 2015 Hyundai on 116 Ave at 157 St in Queens. The parked driver, 67, was injured and complained of whiplash. Police listed contributing factors as "Unspecified."
A northbound driver going straight struck the center back end of a parked 2015 Hyundai on 116 Avenue near 157 Street in Queens. One occupant — the 67-year-old driver of the parked sedan — was injured and complained of whiplash and whole-body injury. According to the police report, contributing factors were listed as "Unspecified." The report records the striking vehicle with center front-end damage and the parked Hyundai with center back-end damage. No specific driver errors are recorded beyond the unspecified factors in the police data. No helmet or signal issues are noted.
14
Distracted Driver Hits Cyclist on Rockaway▸Aug 14 - The driver of a northbound sedan hit a 25-year-old man riding a bicycle on Rockaway Boulevard at 148th Street. The rider suffered a lower-leg contusion after impact to the bike's rear. Police recorded driver inattention/distraction.
The driver of a northbound sedan hit a 25-year-old male bicyclist on Rockaway Boulevard at 148 Street. The rider suffered a contusion to the knee/lower leg/foot after impact to the bike's center back end. According to the police report "Driver Inattention/Distraction." Police recorded that driver error as the contributing factor. A parked 2018 Toyota showed damage to its left-side doors. One other northbound sedan was listed with no damage. The bicyclist was conscious and recorded as injured; motor-vehicle occupants were not recorded as injured.
13
Hit-And-Run Kills Pedestrian Near JFK▸Aug 13 - A driver struck a man crossing 155th Street near JFK. The driver fled. The man died at Jamaica Hospital. Police search for answers. Seventeen killed in Queens South this year. The toll climbs.
Gothamist (2025-08-13) reports a 52-year-old man was killed crossing 155th Street and South Conduit Avenue near JFK Airport at 2:30 a.m. The driver fled. Police said, "the driver hit the 52-year-old man as he crossed" and left the scene. No vehicle description was released. NYPD data shows 17 traffic deaths in Queens South this year, up from 13 last year. The incident highlights ongoing risks for pedestrians and the persistent issue of hit-and-run drivers in the area.
-
Hit-And-Run Kills Pedestrian Near JFK,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-08-13
12
Speeding Driver Kills Two Pedestrians in Astoria▸Aug 12 - A speeding car tore through Astoria. The driver struck two men at a coffee cart. All three died. Parked cars blocked sightlines. The street was narrow. Danger came fast and left devastation.
Streetsblog NYC (2025-08-12) reports an 84-year-old driver sped onto 42nd Street in Astoria, hitting two pedestrians and a coffee cart. The crash killed the driver and both men. Streetsblog notes, 'The block has several auto repair shops that leave cars parked all over the sidewalk, limiting visibility.' The article highlights the city's power to lower speed limits to 20 mph, granted by the state legislature, but points out that local officials did not mention this in their initial responses. The crash underscores the risks of speeding and poor street design.
-
Speeding Driver Kills Two Pedestrians in Astoria,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-12
7
Distracted SUV Driver Injures Man on 119 Avenue▸Aug 7 - Westbound Jeep SUV driver hit a 24-year-old man on 119 Avenue in Queens, outside an intersection. Police recorded driver inattention. He suffered knee, lower-leg, and foot injuries. The driver was not reported injured. Police noted no damage to the SUV.
A driver in a 2022 Jeep SUV traveling west on 119 Avenue in Queens hit a 24-year-old pedestrian outside an intersection. The point of impact was the left front bumper. The pedestrian suffered injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" was listed as the contributing factor. Police noted no damage to the SUV. The driver’s injuries were not reported. After documenting driver inattention, the report placed the pedestrian "not at intersection" and marked "other actions in roadway." No other contributing factors were recorded.
6
Van Driver Backs Into Parked SUV, Five Hurt▸Aug 6 - A driver in a van backed into a parked SUV at 122-38 161 Place in Queens. Five occupants reported neck injuries. Police recorded Backing Unsafely.
A driver in a GMC van backed into a parked Audi SUV at 122-38 161 Place in Queens. According to the police report, five occupants—drivers and passengers—sustained neck injuries and reported whiplash. The report shows the van backing and the SUV parked at impact. Police recorded 'Backing Unsafely' by the driver as the contributing factor. The crash damaged the Audi’s front and the van’s rear. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
6
Adams Calls Midtown Rezoning Safety‑Boosting Housing Plan▸Aug 6 - Land Use committee cleared the Midtown South Mixed-Use rezoning on Aug 6. The plan unlocks over 9,500 homes, creates a car-free 34th Street busway and pedestrianized Broadway, and directs funds to the Garment District and street upgrades.
"To confront the citywide housing and affordability crisis, our city must build more homes and invest in housing solutions that allow generations of New Yorkers to remain in this city." -- Adrienne Adams
Bill: Midtown South Mixed-Use (MSMX) plan. File number: none provided. Status: Approved by the City Council Committee on Land Use on 2025-08-06; advances to a full Council vote. Committee: City Council Committee on Land Use. The matter, quoted in the record, calls to "redesignate 42 blocks between West 23rd and 40th Streets and Fifth and Eighth Avenues for housing development." Councilmembers Erik Bottcher and Keith Powers backed the plan; Speaker Adrienne Adams and Mayor Eric Adams issued supportive statements. The plan includes a car-free 34th Street busway, a fully pedestrianized Broadway, $122M for Garment District support and $340M for streets and transit. No safety impact assessment or safety note was provided in the record.
-
Midtown South rezoning proposal passes council land-use committee alongside community investment,
amny.com,
Published 2025-08-06
Oct 19 - 3:13 a.m. on Linden Boulevard at 146 Street. A driver in an SUV went west and hit a parked van. The van’s driver, 57, was hurt. Police recorded driver inattention and passenger distraction.
Police say the crash happened at 3:13 a.m. on Linden Boulevard at 146 Street in Queens. A driver in a Toyota SUV headed west. The driver went straight and hit a parked Chevrolet van. The van’s driver, 57, suffered a back injury and abrasions. According to the police report, the van was parked. Police noted right‑front damage to the SUV. Police recorded driver inattention/distraction by the driver and passenger distraction. The SUV driver was licensed in New York. No pedestrians or cyclists were reported hurt. Other occupants were listed with unspecified injuries.
13
More than a dozen hurt after two MTA buses collide in Queens: NYPD▸
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More than a dozen hurt after two MTA buses collide in Queens: NYPD,
NY1,
Published 2025-10-13
12
Bronx man accused of chopping off dog owner’s fingers with machete arrested in Queens hit-and-run▸
-
Bronx man accused of chopping off dog owner’s fingers with machete arrested in Queens hit-and-run,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-10-12
5
Three-Car Rear-End Crash on Linden Blvd▸Oct 5 - Eastbound on Linden Boulevard, a sedan driver hit the back of a stopped SUV. Another sedan showed front-end damage. Three drivers were hurt.
Three eastbound vehicles collided near 138-08 Linden Boulevard in Queens. Police listed a 2009 Jeep SUV as stopped in traffic with rear-end damage. A 2015 Honda sedan and a 2016 Toyota sedan had center front-end damage. One sedan also showed a back impact. Three male drivers, ages 42, 32, and 43, were injured. Reported injuries included back pain, arm pain, and whiplash. According to the police report, contributing factors for the drivers were recorded as "Unspecified". The records point to a rear-end hit on the stopped SUV in eastbound traffic.
28
Boy, 15, driving SUV on LIE, rear-ends motorcyclist in deadly Queens collision: NYPD▸
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Boy, 15, driving SUV on LIE, rear-ends motorcyclist in deadly Queens collision: NYPD,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-09-28
23
Left-turning driver hits parked SUV in Queens▸Sep 23 - On Foch at Guy R Brewer, a left‑turning SUV driver hit a parked Lexus. The woman inside, 51, suffered a neck injury. Police cited “Other Vehicular” as a factor. Two SUVs. One turn. One injury.
Two SUVs crashed at Foch Blvd and Guy R Brewer Blvd in Queens. A 76-year-old man, turning left in an eastbound Ford, hit a parked 2024 Lexus with a 51-year-old woman at the wheel. She was recorded injured with neck pain and whiplash. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Other Vehicular.” Person-level contributing factors were listed as “Unspecified.” Damage noted in the report matches the turn: right front bumper on the Ford and left front quarter panel on the Lexus. No pedestrians or cyclists were recorded injured in the dataset.
21
Queens DA: Motorist arraigned after hit-and-run collision that left on-duty construction worker dead on Nassau Expressway▸
18
Nude Queens man indicted for kicking bike riders, attacking 3 NYPD officers▸
-
Nude Queens man indicted for kicking bike riders, attacking 3 NYPD officers,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-09-18
15
2 children struck by driver in Queens▸
-
2 children struck by driver in Queens,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-09-15
13
16-year-old girl struck and killed in Queens▸
-
16-year-old girl struck and killed in Queens,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-09-13
5
Queens teen with autism fatally struck by car after going missing from LI school▸
-
Queens teen with autism fatally struck by car after going missing from LI school,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-09-05
1
Sedan Hits Honda Right Side on Foch▸Sep 1 - Two sedans collided on Foch Blvd at 139 St. Center-front impact struck the Honda's right side. A 22-year-old rear passenger suffered a head contusion; a 23-year-old rear passenger reported whiplash. Police cited driver inexperience.
Two sedans collided at Foch Blvd and 139 St in Queens. The drivers were traveling west and east; one car's center-front impacted the other on its right side. Two rear-seat passengers were injured: a 22-year-old male sustained a head contusion and a 23-year-old female reported whiplash. Both occupants were listed as using lap belts. "According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Driver Inexperience." The report also records "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as a contributing factor. Police listed occupants only; no pedestrians or cyclists appear in the record. Both drivers were licensed.
17
Driver Rear-Ends Parked Hyundai in Queens▸Aug 17 - The striking driver hit a parked 2015 Hyundai on 116 Ave at 157 St in Queens. The parked driver, 67, was injured and complained of whiplash. Police listed contributing factors as "Unspecified."
A northbound driver going straight struck the center back end of a parked 2015 Hyundai on 116 Avenue near 157 Street in Queens. One occupant — the 67-year-old driver of the parked sedan — was injured and complained of whiplash and whole-body injury. According to the police report, contributing factors were listed as "Unspecified." The report records the striking vehicle with center front-end damage and the parked Hyundai with center back-end damage. No specific driver errors are recorded beyond the unspecified factors in the police data. No helmet or signal issues are noted.
14
Distracted Driver Hits Cyclist on Rockaway▸Aug 14 - The driver of a northbound sedan hit a 25-year-old man riding a bicycle on Rockaway Boulevard at 148th Street. The rider suffered a lower-leg contusion after impact to the bike's rear. Police recorded driver inattention/distraction.
The driver of a northbound sedan hit a 25-year-old male bicyclist on Rockaway Boulevard at 148 Street. The rider suffered a contusion to the knee/lower leg/foot after impact to the bike's center back end. According to the police report "Driver Inattention/Distraction." Police recorded that driver error as the contributing factor. A parked 2018 Toyota showed damage to its left-side doors. One other northbound sedan was listed with no damage. The bicyclist was conscious and recorded as injured; motor-vehicle occupants were not recorded as injured.
13
Hit-And-Run Kills Pedestrian Near JFK▸Aug 13 - A driver struck a man crossing 155th Street near JFK. The driver fled. The man died at Jamaica Hospital. Police search for answers. Seventeen killed in Queens South this year. The toll climbs.
Gothamist (2025-08-13) reports a 52-year-old man was killed crossing 155th Street and South Conduit Avenue near JFK Airport at 2:30 a.m. The driver fled. Police said, "the driver hit the 52-year-old man as he crossed" and left the scene. No vehicle description was released. NYPD data shows 17 traffic deaths in Queens South this year, up from 13 last year. The incident highlights ongoing risks for pedestrians and the persistent issue of hit-and-run drivers in the area.
-
Hit-And-Run Kills Pedestrian Near JFK,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-08-13
12
Speeding Driver Kills Two Pedestrians in Astoria▸Aug 12 - A speeding car tore through Astoria. The driver struck two men at a coffee cart. All three died. Parked cars blocked sightlines. The street was narrow. Danger came fast and left devastation.
Streetsblog NYC (2025-08-12) reports an 84-year-old driver sped onto 42nd Street in Astoria, hitting two pedestrians and a coffee cart. The crash killed the driver and both men. Streetsblog notes, 'The block has several auto repair shops that leave cars parked all over the sidewalk, limiting visibility.' The article highlights the city's power to lower speed limits to 20 mph, granted by the state legislature, but points out that local officials did not mention this in their initial responses. The crash underscores the risks of speeding and poor street design.
-
Speeding Driver Kills Two Pedestrians in Astoria,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-12
7
Distracted SUV Driver Injures Man on 119 Avenue▸Aug 7 - Westbound Jeep SUV driver hit a 24-year-old man on 119 Avenue in Queens, outside an intersection. Police recorded driver inattention. He suffered knee, lower-leg, and foot injuries. The driver was not reported injured. Police noted no damage to the SUV.
A driver in a 2022 Jeep SUV traveling west on 119 Avenue in Queens hit a 24-year-old pedestrian outside an intersection. The point of impact was the left front bumper. The pedestrian suffered injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" was listed as the contributing factor. Police noted no damage to the SUV. The driver’s injuries were not reported. After documenting driver inattention, the report placed the pedestrian "not at intersection" and marked "other actions in roadway." No other contributing factors were recorded.
6
Van Driver Backs Into Parked SUV, Five Hurt▸Aug 6 - A driver in a van backed into a parked SUV at 122-38 161 Place in Queens. Five occupants reported neck injuries. Police recorded Backing Unsafely.
A driver in a GMC van backed into a parked Audi SUV at 122-38 161 Place in Queens. According to the police report, five occupants—drivers and passengers—sustained neck injuries and reported whiplash. The report shows the van backing and the SUV parked at impact. Police recorded 'Backing Unsafely' by the driver as the contributing factor. The crash damaged the Audi’s front and the van’s rear. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
6
Adams Calls Midtown Rezoning Safety‑Boosting Housing Plan▸Aug 6 - Land Use committee cleared the Midtown South Mixed-Use rezoning on Aug 6. The plan unlocks over 9,500 homes, creates a car-free 34th Street busway and pedestrianized Broadway, and directs funds to the Garment District and street upgrades.
"To confront the citywide housing and affordability crisis, our city must build more homes and invest in housing solutions that allow generations of New Yorkers to remain in this city." -- Adrienne Adams
Bill: Midtown South Mixed-Use (MSMX) plan. File number: none provided. Status: Approved by the City Council Committee on Land Use on 2025-08-06; advances to a full Council vote. Committee: City Council Committee on Land Use. The matter, quoted in the record, calls to "redesignate 42 blocks between West 23rd and 40th Streets and Fifth and Eighth Avenues for housing development." Councilmembers Erik Bottcher and Keith Powers backed the plan; Speaker Adrienne Adams and Mayor Eric Adams issued supportive statements. The plan includes a car-free 34th Street busway, a fully pedestrianized Broadway, $122M for Garment District support and $340M for streets and transit. No safety impact assessment or safety note was provided in the record.
-
Midtown South rezoning proposal passes council land-use committee alongside community investment,
amny.com,
Published 2025-08-06
- More than a dozen hurt after two MTA buses collide in Queens: NYPD, NY1, Published 2025-10-13
12
Bronx man accused of chopping off dog owner’s fingers with machete arrested in Queens hit-and-run▸
-
Bronx man accused of chopping off dog owner’s fingers with machete arrested in Queens hit-and-run,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-10-12
5
Three-Car Rear-End Crash on Linden Blvd▸Oct 5 - Eastbound on Linden Boulevard, a sedan driver hit the back of a stopped SUV. Another sedan showed front-end damage. Three drivers were hurt.
Three eastbound vehicles collided near 138-08 Linden Boulevard in Queens. Police listed a 2009 Jeep SUV as stopped in traffic with rear-end damage. A 2015 Honda sedan and a 2016 Toyota sedan had center front-end damage. One sedan also showed a back impact. Three male drivers, ages 42, 32, and 43, were injured. Reported injuries included back pain, arm pain, and whiplash. According to the police report, contributing factors for the drivers were recorded as "Unspecified". The records point to a rear-end hit on the stopped SUV in eastbound traffic.
28
Boy, 15, driving SUV on LIE, rear-ends motorcyclist in deadly Queens collision: NYPD▸
-
Boy, 15, driving SUV on LIE, rear-ends motorcyclist in deadly Queens collision: NYPD,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-09-28
23
Left-turning driver hits parked SUV in Queens▸Sep 23 - On Foch at Guy R Brewer, a left‑turning SUV driver hit a parked Lexus. The woman inside, 51, suffered a neck injury. Police cited “Other Vehicular” as a factor. Two SUVs. One turn. One injury.
Two SUVs crashed at Foch Blvd and Guy R Brewer Blvd in Queens. A 76-year-old man, turning left in an eastbound Ford, hit a parked 2024 Lexus with a 51-year-old woman at the wheel. She was recorded injured with neck pain and whiplash. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Other Vehicular.” Person-level contributing factors were listed as “Unspecified.” Damage noted in the report matches the turn: right front bumper on the Ford and left front quarter panel on the Lexus. No pedestrians or cyclists were recorded injured in the dataset.
21
Queens DA: Motorist arraigned after hit-and-run collision that left on-duty construction worker dead on Nassau Expressway▸
18
Nude Queens man indicted for kicking bike riders, attacking 3 NYPD officers▸
-
Nude Queens man indicted for kicking bike riders, attacking 3 NYPD officers,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-09-18
15
2 children struck by driver in Queens▸
-
2 children struck by driver in Queens,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-09-15
13
16-year-old girl struck and killed in Queens▸
-
16-year-old girl struck and killed in Queens,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-09-13
5
Queens teen with autism fatally struck by car after going missing from LI school▸
-
Queens teen with autism fatally struck by car after going missing from LI school,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-09-05
1
Sedan Hits Honda Right Side on Foch▸Sep 1 - Two sedans collided on Foch Blvd at 139 St. Center-front impact struck the Honda's right side. A 22-year-old rear passenger suffered a head contusion; a 23-year-old rear passenger reported whiplash. Police cited driver inexperience.
Two sedans collided at Foch Blvd and 139 St in Queens. The drivers were traveling west and east; one car's center-front impacted the other on its right side. Two rear-seat passengers were injured: a 22-year-old male sustained a head contusion and a 23-year-old female reported whiplash. Both occupants were listed as using lap belts. "According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Driver Inexperience." The report also records "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as a contributing factor. Police listed occupants only; no pedestrians or cyclists appear in the record. Both drivers were licensed.
17
Driver Rear-Ends Parked Hyundai in Queens▸Aug 17 - The striking driver hit a parked 2015 Hyundai on 116 Ave at 157 St in Queens. The parked driver, 67, was injured and complained of whiplash. Police listed contributing factors as "Unspecified."
A northbound driver going straight struck the center back end of a parked 2015 Hyundai on 116 Avenue near 157 Street in Queens. One occupant — the 67-year-old driver of the parked sedan — was injured and complained of whiplash and whole-body injury. According to the police report, contributing factors were listed as "Unspecified." The report records the striking vehicle with center front-end damage and the parked Hyundai with center back-end damage. No specific driver errors are recorded beyond the unspecified factors in the police data. No helmet or signal issues are noted.
14
Distracted Driver Hits Cyclist on Rockaway▸Aug 14 - The driver of a northbound sedan hit a 25-year-old man riding a bicycle on Rockaway Boulevard at 148th Street. The rider suffered a lower-leg contusion after impact to the bike's rear. Police recorded driver inattention/distraction.
The driver of a northbound sedan hit a 25-year-old male bicyclist on Rockaway Boulevard at 148 Street. The rider suffered a contusion to the knee/lower leg/foot after impact to the bike's center back end. According to the police report "Driver Inattention/Distraction." Police recorded that driver error as the contributing factor. A parked 2018 Toyota showed damage to its left-side doors. One other northbound sedan was listed with no damage. The bicyclist was conscious and recorded as injured; motor-vehicle occupants were not recorded as injured.
13
Hit-And-Run Kills Pedestrian Near JFK▸Aug 13 - A driver struck a man crossing 155th Street near JFK. The driver fled. The man died at Jamaica Hospital. Police search for answers. Seventeen killed in Queens South this year. The toll climbs.
Gothamist (2025-08-13) reports a 52-year-old man was killed crossing 155th Street and South Conduit Avenue near JFK Airport at 2:30 a.m. The driver fled. Police said, "the driver hit the 52-year-old man as he crossed" and left the scene. No vehicle description was released. NYPD data shows 17 traffic deaths in Queens South this year, up from 13 last year. The incident highlights ongoing risks for pedestrians and the persistent issue of hit-and-run drivers in the area.
-
Hit-And-Run Kills Pedestrian Near JFK,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-08-13
12
Speeding Driver Kills Two Pedestrians in Astoria▸Aug 12 - A speeding car tore through Astoria. The driver struck two men at a coffee cart. All three died. Parked cars blocked sightlines. The street was narrow. Danger came fast and left devastation.
Streetsblog NYC (2025-08-12) reports an 84-year-old driver sped onto 42nd Street in Astoria, hitting two pedestrians and a coffee cart. The crash killed the driver and both men. Streetsblog notes, 'The block has several auto repair shops that leave cars parked all over the sidewalk, limiting visibility.' The article highlights the city's power to lower speed limits to 20 mph, granted by the state legislature, but points out that local officials did not mention this in their initial responses. The crash underscores the risks of speeding and poor street design.
-
Speeding Driver Kills Two Pedestrians in Astoria,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-12
7
Distracted SUV Driver Injures Man on 119 Avenue▸Aug 7 - Westbound Jeep SUV driver hit a 24-year-old man on 119 Avenue in Queens, outside an intersection. Police recorded driver inattention. He suffered knee, lower-leg, and foot injuries. The driver was not reported injured. Police noted no damage to the SUV.
A driver in a 2022 Jeep SUV traveling west on 119 Avenue in Queens hit a 24-year-old pedestrian outside an intersection. The point of impact was the left front bumper. The pedestrian suffered injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" was listed as the contributing factor. Police noted no damage to the SUV. The driver’s injuries were not reported. After documenting driver inattention, the report placed the pedestrian "not at intersection" and marked "other actions in roadway." No other contributing factors were recorded.
6
Van Driver Backs Into Parked SUV, Five Hurt▸Aug 6 - A driver in a van backed into a parked SUV at 122-38 161 Place in Queens. Five occupants reported neck injuries. Police recorded Backing Unsafely.
A driver in a GMC van backed into a parked Audi SUV at 122-38 161 Place in Queens. According to the police report, five occupants—drivers and passengers—sustained neck injuries and reported whiplash. The report shows the van backing and the SUV parked at impact. Police recorded 'Backing Unsafely' by the driver as the contributing factor. The crash damaged the Audi’s front and the van’s rear. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
6
Adams Calls Midtown Rezoning Safety‑Boosting Housing Plan▸Aug 6 - Land Use committee cleared the Midtown South Mixed-Use rezoning on Aug 6. The plan unlocks over 9,500 homes, creates a car-free 34th Street busway and pedestrianized Broadway, and directs funds to the Garment District and street upgrades.
"To confront the citywide housing and affordability crisis, our city must build more homes and invest in housing solutions that allow generations of New Yorkers to remain in this city." -- Adrienne Adams
Bill: Midtown South Mixed-Use (MSMX) plan. File number: none provided. Status: Approved by the City Council Committee on Land Use on 2025-08-06; advances to a full Council vote. Committee: City Council Committee on Land Use. The matter, quoted in the record, calls to "redesignate 42 blocks between West 23rd and 40th Streets and Fifth and Eighth Avenues for housing development." Councilmembers Erik Bottcher and Keith Powers backed the plan; Speaker Adrienne Adams and Mayor Eric Adams issued supportive statements. The plan includes a car-free 34th Street busway, a fully pedestrianized Broadway, $122M for Garment District support and $340M for streets and transit. No safety impact assessment or safety note was provided in the record.
-
Midtown South rezoning proposal passes council land-use committee alongside community investment,
amny.com,
Published 2025-08-06
- Bronx man accused of chopping off dog owner’s fingers with machete arrested in Queens hit-and-run, NY Daily News, Published 2025-10-12
5
Three-Car Rear-End Crash on Linden Blvd▸Oct 5 - Eastbound on Linden Boulevard, a sedan driver hit the back of a stopped SUV. Another sedan showed front-end damage. Three drivers were hurt.
Three eastbound vehicles collided near 138-08 Linden Boulevard in Queens. Police listed a 2009 Jeep SUV as stopped in traffic with rear-end damage. A 2015 Honda sedan and a 2016 Toyota sedan had center front-end damage. One sedan also showed a back impact. Three male drivers, ages 42, 32, and 43, were injured. Reported injuries included back pain, arm pain, and whiplash. According to the police report, contributing factors for the drivers were recorded as "Unspecified". The records point to a rear-end hit on the stopped SUV in eastbound traffic.
28
Boy, 15, driving SUV on LIE, rear-ends motorcyclist in deadly Queens collision: NYPD▸
-
Boy, 15, driving SUV on LIE, rear-ends motorcyclist in deadly Queens collision: NYPD,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-09-28
23
Left-turning driver hits parked SUV in Queens▸Sep 23 - On Foch at Guy R Brewer, a left‑turning SUV driver hit a parked Lexus. The woman inside, 51, suffered a neck injury. Police cited “Other Vehicular” as a factor. Two SUVs. One turn. One injury.
Two SUVs crashed at Foch Blvd and Guy R Brewer Blvd in Queens. A 76-year-old man, turning left in an eastbound Ford, hit a parked 2024 Lexus with a 51-year-old woman at the wheel. She was recorded injured with neck pain and whiplash. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Other Vehicular.” Person-level contributing factors were listed as “Unspecified.” Damage noted in the report matches the turn: right front bumper on the Ford and left front quarter panel on the Lexus. No pedestrians or cyclists were recorded injured in the dataset.
21
Queens DA: Motorist arraigned after hit-and-run collision that left on-duty construction worker dead on Nassau Expressway▸
18
Nude Queens man indicted for kicking bike riders, attacking 3 NYPD officers▸
-
Nude Queens man indicted for kicking bike riders, attacking 3 NYPD officers,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-09-18
15
2 children struck by driver in Queens▸
-
2 children struck by driver in Queens,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-09-15
13
16-year-old girl struck and killed in Queens▸
-
16-year-old girl struck and killed in Queens,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-09-13
5
Queens teen with autism fatally struck by car after going missing from LI school▸
-
Queens teen with autism fatally struck by car after going missing from LI school,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-09-05
1
Sedan Hits Honda Right Side on Foch▸Sep 1 - Two sedans collided on Foch Blvd at 139 St. Center-front impact struck the Honda's right side. A 22-year-old rear passenger suffered a head contusion; a 23-year-old rear passenger reported whiplash. Police cited driver inexperience.
Two sedans collided at Foch Blvd and 139 St in Queens. The drivers were traveling west and east; one car's center-front impacted the other on its right side. Two rear-seat passengers were injured: a 22-year-old male sustained a head contusion and a 23-year-old female reported whiplash. Both occupants were listed as using lap belts. "According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Driver Inexperience." The report also records "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as a contributing factor. Police listed occupants only; no pedestrians or cyclists appear in the record. Both drivers were licensed.
17
Driver Rear-Ends Parked Hyundai in Queens▸Aug 17 - The striking driver hit a parked 2015 Hyundai on 116 Ave at 157 St in Queens. The parked driver, 67, was injured and complained of whiplash. Police listed contributing factors as "Unspecified."
A northbound driver going straight struck the center back end of a parked 2015 Hyundai on 116 Avenue near 157 Street in Queens. One occupant — the 67-year-old driver of the parked sedan — was injured and complained of whiplash and whole-body injury. According to the police report, contributing factors were listed as "Unspecified." The report records the striking vehicle with center front-end damage and the parked Hyundai with center back-end damage. No specific driver errors are recorded beyond the unspecified factors in the police data. No helmet or signal issues are noted.
14
Distracted Driver Hits Cyclist on Rockaway▸Aug 14 - The driver of a northbound sedan hit a 25-year-old man riding a bicycle on Rockaway Boulevard at 148th Street. The rider suffered a lower-leg contusion after impact to the bike's rear. Police recorded driver inattention/distraction.
The driver of a northbound sedan hit a 25-year-old male bicyclist on Rockaway Boulevard at 148 Street. The rider suffered a contusion to the knee/lower leg/foot after impact to the bike's center back end. According to the police report "Driver Inattention/Distraction." Police recorded that driver error as the contributing factor. A parked 2018 Toyota showed damage to its left-side doors. One other northbound sedan was listed with no damage. The bicyclist was conscious and recorded as injured; motor-vehicle occupants were not recorded as injured.
13
Hit-And-Run Kills Pedestrian Near JFK▸Aug 13 - A driver struck a man crossing 155th Street near JFK. The driver fled. The man died at Jamaica Hospital. Police search for answers. Seventeen killed in Queens South this year. The toll climbs.
Gothamist (2025-08-13) reports a 52-year-old man was killed crossing 155th Street and South Conduit Avenue near JFK Airport at 2:30 a.m. The driver fled. Police said, "the driver hit the 52-year-old man as he crossed" and left the scene. No vehicle description was released. NYPD data shows 17 traffic deaths in Queens South this year, up from 13 last year. The incident highlights ongoing risks for pedestrians and the persistent issue of hit-and-run drivers in the area.
-
Hit-And-Run Kills Pedestrian Near JFK,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-08-13
12
Speeding Driver Kills Two Pedestrians in Astoria▸Aug 12 - A speeding car tore through Astoria. The driver struck two men at a coffee cart. All three died. Parked cars blocked sightlines. The street was narrow. Danger came fast and left devastation.
Streetsblog NYC (2025-08-12) reports an 84-year-old driver sped onto 42nd Street in Astoria, hitting two pedestrians and a coffee cart. The crash killed the driver and both men. Streetsblog notes, 'The block has several auto repair shops that leave cars parked all over the sidewalk, limiting visibility.' The article highlights the city's power to lower speed limits to 20 mph, granted by the state legislature, but points out that local officials did not mention this in their initial responses. The crash underscores the risks of speeding and poor street design.
-
Speeding Driver Kills Two Pedestrians in Astoria,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-12
7
Distracted SUV Driver Injures Man on 119 Avenue▸Aug 7 - Westbound Jeep SUV driver hit a 24-year-old man on 119 Avenue in Queens, outside an intersection. Police recorded driver inattention. He suffered knee, lower-leg, and foot injuries. The driver was not reported injured. Police noted no damage to the SUV.
A driver in a 2022 Jeep SUV traveling west on 119 Avenue in Queens hit a 24-year-old pedestrian outside an intersection. The point of impact was the left front bumper. The pedestrian suffered injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" was listed as the contributing factor. Police noted no damage to the SUV. The driver’s injuries were not reported. After documenting driver inattention, the report placed the pedestrian "not at intersection" and marked "other actions in roadway." No other contributing factors were recorded.
6
Van Driver Backs Into Parked SUV, Five Hurt▸Aug 6 - A driver in a van backed into a parked SUV at 122-38 161 Place in Queens. Five occupants reported neck injuries. Police recorded Backing Unsafely.
A driver in a GMC van backed into a parked Audi SUV at 122-38 161 Place in Queens. According to the police report, five occupants—drivers and passengers—sustained neck injuries and reported whiplash. The report shows the van backing and the SUV parked at impact. Police recorded 'Backing Unsafely' by the driver as the contributing factor. The crash damaged the Audi’s front and the van’s rear. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
6
Adams Calls Midtown Rezoning Safety‑Boosting Housing Plan▸Aug 6 - Land Use committee cleared the Midtown South Mixed-Use rezoning on Aug 6. The plan unlocks over 9,500 homes, creates a car-free 34th Street busway and pedestrianized Broadway, and directs funds to the Garment District and street upgrades.
"To confront the citywide housing and affordability crisis, our city must build more homes and invest in housing solutions that allow generations of New Yorkers to remain in this city." -- Adrienne Adams
Bill: Midtown South Mixed-Use (MSMX) plan. File number: none provided. Status: Approved by the City Council Committee on Land Use on 2025-08-06; advances to a full Council vote. Committee: City Council Committee on Land Use. The matter, quoted in the record, calls to "redesignate 42 blocks between West 23rd and 40th Streets and Fifth and Eighth Avenues for housing development." Councilmembers Erik Bottcher and Keith Powers backed the plan; Speaker Adrienne Adams and Mayor Eric Adams issued supportive statements. The plan includes a car-free 34th Street busway, a fully pedestrianized Broadway, $122M for Garment District support and $340M for streets and transit. No safety impact assessment or safety note was provided in the record.
-
Midtown South rezoning proposal passes council land-use committee alongside community investment,
amny.com,
Published 2025-08-06
Oct 5 - Eastbound on Linden Boulevard, a sedan driver hit the back of a stopped SUV. Another sedan showed front-end damage. Three drivers were hurt.
Three eastbound vehicles collided near 138-08 Linden Boulevard in Queens. Police listed a 2009 Jeep SUV as stopped in traffic with rear-end damage. A 2015 Honda sedan and a 2016 Toyota sedan had center front-end damage. One sedan also showed a back impact. Three male drivers, ages 42, 32, and 43, were injured. Reported injuries included back pain, arm pain, and whiplash. According to the police report, contributing factors for the drivers were recorded as "Unspecified". The records point to a rear-end hit on the stopped SUV in eastbound traffic.
28
Boy, 15, driving SUV on LIE, rear-ends motorcyclist in deadly Queens collision: NYPD▸
-
Boy, 15, driving SUV on LIE, rear-ends motorcyclist in deadly Queens collision: NYPD,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-09-28
23
Left-turning driver hits parked SUV in Queens▸Sep 23 - On Foch at Guy R Brewer, a left‑turning SUV driver hit a parked Lexus. The woman inside, 51, suffered a neck injury. Police cited “Other Vehicular” as a factor. Two SUVs. One turn. One injury.
Two SUVs crashed at Foch Blvd and Guy R Brewer Blvd in Queens. A 76-year-old man, turning left in an eastbound Ford, hit a parked 2024 Lexus with a 51-year-old woman at the wheel. She was recorded injured with neck pain and whiplash. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Other Vehicular.” Person-level contributing factors were listed as “Unspecified.” Damage noted in the report matches the turn: right front bumper on the Ford and left front quarter panel on the Lexus. No pedestrians or cyclists were recorded injured in the dataset.
21
Queens DA: Motorist arraigned after hit-and-run collision that left on-duty construction worker dead on Nassau Expressway▸
18
Nude Queens man indicted for kicking bike riders, attacking 3 NYPD officers▸
-
Nude Queens man indicted for kicking bike riders, attacking 3 NYPD officers,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-09-18
15
2 children struck by driver in Queens▸
-
2 children struck by driver in Queens,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-09-15
13
16-year-old girl struck and killed in Queens▸
-
16-year-old girl struck and killed in Queens,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-09-13
5
Queens teen with autism fatally struck by car after going missing from LI school▸
-
Queens teen with autism fatally struck by car after going missing from LI school,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-09-05
1
Sedan Hits Honda Right Side on Foch▸Sep 1 - Two sedans collided on Foch Blvd at 139 St. Center-front impact struck the Honda's right side. A 22-year-old rear passenger suffered a head contusion; a 23-year-old rear passenger reported whiplash. Police cited driver inexperience.
Two sedans collided at Foch Blvd and 139 St in Queens. The drivers were traveling west and east; one car's center-front impacted the other on its right side. Two rear-seat passengers were injured: a 22-year-old male sustained a head contusion and a 23-year-old female reported whiplash. Both occupants were listed as using lap belts. "According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Driver Inexperience." The report also records "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as a contributing factor. Police listed occupants only; no pedestrians or cyclists appear in the record. Both drivers were licensed.
17
Driver Rear-Ends Parked Hyundai in Queens▸Aug 17 - The striking driver hit a parked 2015 Hyundai on 116 Ave at 157 St in Queens. The parked driver, 67, was injured and complained of whiplash. Police listed contributing factors as "Unspecified."
A northbound driver going straight struck the center back end of a parked 2015 Hyundai on 116 Avenue near 157 Street in Queens. One occupant — the 67-year-old driver of the parked sedan — was injured and complained of whiplash and whole-body injury. According to the police report, contributing factors were listed as "Unspecified." The report records the striking vehicle with center front-end damage and the parked Hyundai with center back-end damage. No specific driver errors are recorded beyond the unspecified factors in the police data. No helmet or signal issues are noted.
14
Distracted Driver Hits Cyclist on Rockaway▸Aug 14 - The driver of a northbound sedan hit a 25-year-old man riding a bicycle on Rockaway Boulevard at 148th Street. The rider suffered a lower-leg contusion after impact to the bike's rear. Police recorded driver inattention/distraction.
The driver of a northbound sedan hit a 25-year-old male bicyclist on Rockaway Boulevard at 148 Street. The rider suffered a contusion to the knee/lower leg/foot after impact to the bike's center back end. According to the police report "Driver Inattention/Distraction." Police recorded that driver error as the contributing factor. A parked 2018 Toyota showed damage to its left-side doors. One other northbound sedan was listed with no damage. The bicyclist was conscious and recorded as injured; motor-vehicle occupants were not recorded as injured.
13
Hit-And-Run Kills Pedestrian Near JFK▸Aug 13 - A driver struck a man crossing 155th Street near JFK. The driver fled. The man died at Jamaica Hospital. Police search for answers. Seventeen killed in Queens South this year. The toll climbs.
Gothamist (2025-08-13) reports a 52-year-old man was killed crossing 155th Street and South Conduit Avenue near JFK Airport at 2:30 a.m. The driver fled. Police said, "the driver hit the 52-year-old man as he crossed" and left the scene. No vehicle description was released. NYPD data shows 17 traffic deaths in Queens South this year, up from 13 last year. The incident highlights ongoing risks for pedestrians and the persistent issue of hit-and-run drivers in the area.
-
Hit-And-Run Kills Pedestrian Near JFK,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-08-13
12
Speeding Driver Kills Two Pedestrians in Astoria▸Aug 12 - A speeding car tore through Astoria. The driver struck two men at a coffee cart. All three died. Parked cars blocked sightlines. The street was narrow. Danger came fast and left devastation.
Streetsblog NYC (2025-08-12) reports an 84-year-old driver sped onto 42nd Street in Astoria, hitting two pedestrians and a coffee cart. The crash killed the driver and both men. Streetsblog notes, 'The block has several auto repair shops that leave cars parked all over the sidewalk, limiting visibility.' The article highlights the city's power to lower speed limits to 20 mph, granted by the state legislature, but points out that local officials did not mention this in their initial responses. The crash underscores the risks of speeding and poor street design.
-
Speeding Driver Kills Two Pedestrians in Astoria,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-12
7
Distracted SUV Driver Injures Man on 119 Avenue▸Aug 7 - Westbound Jeep SUV driver hit a 24-year-old man on 119 Avenue in Queens, outside an intersection. Police recorded driver inattention. He suffered knee, lower-leg, and foot injuries. The driver was not reported injured. Police noted no damage to the SUV.
A driver in a 2022 Jeep SUV traveling west on 119 Avenue in Queens hit a 24-year-old pedestrian outside an intersection. The point of impact was the left front bumper. The pedestrian suffered injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" was listed as the contributing factor. Police noted no damage to the SUV. The driver’s injuries were not reported. After documenting driver inattention, the report placed the pedestrian "not at intersection" and marked "other actions in roadway." No other contributing factors were recorded.
6
Van Driver Backs Into Parked SUV, Five Hurt▸Aug 6 - A driver in a van backed into a parked SUV at 122-38 161 Place in Queens. Five occupants reported neck injuries. Police recorded Backing Unsafely.
A driver in a GMC van backed into a parked Audi SUV at 122-38 161 Place in Queens. According to the police report, five occupants—drivers and passengers—sustained neck injuries and reported whiplash. The report shows the van backing and the SUV parked at impact. Police recorded 'Backing Unsafely' by the driver as the contributing factor. The crash damaged the Audi’s front and the van’s rear. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
6
Adams Calls Midtown Rezoning Safety‑Boosting Housing Plan▸Aug 6 - Land Use committee cleared the Midtown South Mixed-Use rezoning on Aug 6. The plan unlocks over 9,500 homes, creates a car-free 34th Street busway and pedestrianized Broadway, and directs funds to the Garment District and street upgrades.
"To confront the citywide housing and affordability crisis, our city must build more homes and invest in housing solutions that allow generations of New Yorkers to remain in this city." -- Adrienne Adams
Bill: Midtown South Mixed-Use (MSMX) plan. File number: none provided. Status: Approved by the City Council Committee on Land Use on 2025-08-06; advances to a full Council vote. Committee: City Council Committee on Land Use. The matter, quoted in the record, calls to "redesignate 42 blocks between West 23rd and 40th Streets and Fifth and Eighth Avenues for housing development." Councilmembers Erik Bottcher and Keith Powers backed the plan; Speaker Adrienne Adams and Mayor Eric Adams issued supportive statements. The plan includes a car-free 34th Street busway, a fully pedestrianized Broadway, $122M for Garment District support and $340M for streets and transit. No safety impact assessment or safety note was provided in the record.
-
Midtown South rezoning proposal passes council land-use committee alongside community investment,
amny.com,
Published 2025-08-06
- Boy, 15, driving SUV on LIE, rear-ends motorcyclist in deadly Queens collision: NYPD, NY Daily News, Published 2025-09-28
23
Left-turning driver hits parked SUV in Queens▸Sep 23 - On Foch at Guy R Brewer, a left‑turning SUV driver hit a parked Lexus. The woman inside, 51, suffered a neck injury. Police cited “Other Vehicular” as a factor. Two SUVs. One turn. One injury.
Two SUVs crashed at Foch Blvd and Guy R Brewer Blvd in Queens. A 76-year-old man, turning left in an eastbound Ford, hit a parked 2024 Lexus with a 51-year-old woman at the wheel. She was recorded injured with neck pain and whiplash. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Other Vehicular.” Person-level contributing factors were listed as “Unspecified.” Damage noted in the report matches the turn: right front bumper on the Ford and left front quarter panel on the Lexus. No pedestrians or cyclists were recorded injured in the dataset.
21
Queens DA: Motorist arraigned after hit-and-run collision that left on-duty construction worker dead on Nassau Expressway▸
18
Nude Queens man indicted for kicking bike riders, attacking 3 NYPD officers▸
-
Nude Queens man indicted for kicking bike riders, attacking 3 NYPD officers,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-09-18
15
2 children struck by driver in Queens▸
-
2 children struck by driver in Queens,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-09-15
13
16-year-old girl struck and killed in Queens▸
-
16-year-old girl struck and killed in Queens,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-09-13
5
Queens teen with autism fatally struck by car after going missing from LI school▸
-
Queens teen with autism fatally struck by car after going missing from LI school,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-09-05
1
Sedan Hits Honda Right Side on Foch▸Sep 1 - Two sedans collided on Foch Blvd at 139 St. Center-front impact struck the Honda's right side. A 22-year-old rear passenger suffered a head contusion; a 23-year-old rear passenger reported whiplash. Police cited driver inexperience.
Two sedans collided at Foch Blvd and 139 St in Queens. The drivers were traveling west and east; one car's center-front impacted the other on its right side. Two rear-seat passengers were injured: a 22-year-old male sustained a head contusion and a 23-year-old female reported whiplash. Both occupants were listed as using lap belts. "According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Driver Inexperience." The report also records "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as a contributing factor. Police listed occupants only; no pedestrians or cyclists appear in the record. Both drivers were licensed.
17
Driver Rear-Ends Parked Hyundai in Queens▸Aug 17 - The striking driver hit a parked 2015 Hyundai on 116 Ave at 157 St in Queens. The parked driver, 67, was injured and complained of whiplash. Police listed contributing factors as "Unspecified."
A northbound driver going straight struck the center back end of a parked 2015 Hyundai on 116 Avenue near 157 Street in Queens. One occupant — the 67-year-old driver of the parked sedan — was injured and complained of whiplash and whole-body injury. According to the police report, contributing factors were listed as "Unspecified." The report records the striking vehicle with center front-end damage and the parked Hyundai with center back-end damage. No specific driver errors are recorded beyond the unspecified factors in the police data. No helmet or signal issues are noted.
14
Distracted Driver Hits Cyclist on Rockaway▸Aug 14 - The driver of a northbound sedan hit a 25-year-old man riding a bicycle on Rockaway Boulevard at 148th Street. The rider suffered a lower-leg contusion after impact to the bike's rear. Police recorded driver inattention/distraction.
The driver of a northbound sedan hit a 25-year-old male bicyclist on Rockaway Boulevard at 148 Street. The rider suffered a contusion to the knee/lower leg/foot after impact to the bike's center back end. According to the police report "Driver Inattention/Distraction." Police recorded that driver error as the contributing factor. A parked 2018 Toyota showed damage to its left-side doors. One other northbound sedan was listed with no damage. The bicyclist was conscious and recorded as injured; motor-vehicle occupants were not recorded as injured.
13
Hit-And-Run Kills Pedestrian Near JFK▸Aug 13 - A driver struck a man crossing 155th Street near JFK. The driver fled. The man died at Jamaica Hospital. Police search for answers. Seventeen killed in Queens South this year. The toll climbs.
Gothamist (2025-08-13) reports a 52-year-old man was killed crossing 155th Street and South Conduit Avenue near JFK Airport at 2:30 a.m. The driver fled. Police said, "the driver hit the 52-year-old man as he crossed" and left the scene. No vehicle description was released. NYPD data shows 17 traffic deaths in Queens South this year, up from 13 last year. The incident highlights ongoing risks for pedestrians and the persistent issue of hit-and-run drivers in the area.
-
Hit-And-Run Kills Pedestrian Near JFK,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-08-13
12
Speeding Driver Kills Two Pedestrians in Astoria▸Aug 12 - A speeding car tore through Astoria. The driver struck two men at a coffee cart. All three died. Parked cars blocked sightlines. The street was narrow. Danger came fast and left devastation.
Streetsblog NYC (2025-08-12) reports an 84-year-old driver sped onto 42nd Street in Astoria, hitting two pedestrians and a coffee cart. The crash killed the driver and both men. Streetsblog notes, 'The block has several auto repair shops that leave cars parked all over the sidewalk, limiting visibility.' The article highlights the city's power to lower speed limits to 20 mph, granted by the state legislature, but points out that local officials did not mention this in their initial responses. The crash underscores the risks of speeding and poor street design.
-
Speeding Driver Kills Two Pedestrians in Astoria,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-12
7
Distracted SUV Driver Injures Man on 119 Avenue▸Aug 7 - Westbound Jeep SUV driver hit a 24-year-old man on 119 Avenue in Queens, outside an intersection. Police recorded driver inattention. He suffered knee, lower-leg, and foot injuries. The driver was not reported injured. Police noted no damage to the SUV.
A driver in a 2022 Jeep SUV traveling west on 119 Avenue in Queens hit a 24-year-old pedestrian outside an intersection. The point of impact was the left front bumper. The pedestrian suffered injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" was listed as the contributing factor. Police noted no damage to the SUV. The driver’s injuries were not reported. After documenting driver inattention, the report placed the pedestrian "not at intersection" and marked "other actions in roadway." No other contributing factors were recorded.
6
Van Driver Backs Into Parked SUV, Five Hurt▸Aug 6 - A driver in a van backed into a parked SUV at 122-38 161 Place in Queens. Five occupants reported neck injuries. Police recorded Backing Unsafely.
A driver in a GMC van backed into a parked Audi SUV at 122-38 161 Place in Queens. According to the police report, five occupants—drivers and passengers—sustained neck injuries and reported whiplash. The report shows the van backing and the SUV parked at impact. Police recorded 'Backing Unsafely' by the driver as the contributing factor. The crash damaged the Audi’s front and the van’s rear. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
6
Adams Calls Midtown Rezoning Safety‑Boosting Housing Plan▸Aug 6 - Land Use committee cleared the Midtown South Mixed-Use rezoning on Aug 6. The plan unlocks over 9,500 homes, creates a car-free 34th Street busway and pedestrianized Broadway, and directs funds to the Garment District and street upgrades.
"To confront the citywide housing and affordability crisis, our city must build more homes and invest in housing solutions that allow generations of New Yorkers to remain in this city." -- Adrienne Adams
Bill: Midtown South Mixed-Use (MSMX) plan. File number: none provided. Status: Approved by the City Council Committee on Land Use on 2025-08-06; advances to a full Council vote. Committee: City Council Committee on Land Use. The matter, quoted in the record, calls to "redesignate 42 blocks between West 23rd and 40th Streets and Fifth and Eighth Avenues for housing development." Councilmembers Erik Bottcher and Keith Powers backed the plan; Speaker Adrienne Adams and Mayor Eric Adams issued supportive statements. The plan includes a car-free 34th Street busway, a fully pedestrianized Broadway, $122M for Garment District support and $340M for streets and transit. No safety impact assessment or safety note was provided in the record.
-
Midtown South rezoning proposal passes council land-use committee alongside community investment,
amny.com,
Published 2025-08-06
Sep 23 - On Foch at Guy R Brewer, a left‑turning SUV driver hit a parked Lexus. The woman inside, 51, suffered a neck injury. Police cited “Other Vehicular” as a factor. Two SUVs. One turn. One injury.
Two SUVs crashed at Foch Blvd and Guy R Brewer Blvd in Queens. A 76-year-old man, turning left in an eastbound Ford, hit a parked 2024 Lexus with a 51-year-old woman at the wheel. She was recorded injured with neck pain and whiplash. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Other Vehicular.” Person-level contributing factors were listed as “Unspecified.” Damage noted in the report matches the turn: right front bumper on the Ford and left front quarter panel on the Lexus. No pedestrians or cyclists were recorded injured in the dataset.
21
Queens DA: Motorist arraigned after hit-and-run collision that left on-duty construction worker dead on Nassau Expressway▸
18
Nude Queens man indicted for kicking bike riders, attacking 3 NYPD officers▸
-
Nude Queens man indicted for kicking bike riders, attacking 3 NYPD officers,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-09-18
15
2 children struck by driver in Queens▸
-
2 children struck by driver in Queens,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-09-15
13
16-year-old girl struck and killed in Queens▸
-
16-year-old girl struck and killed in Queens,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-09-13
5
Queens teen with autism fatally struck by car after going missing from LI school▸
-
Queens teen with autism fatally struck by car after going missing from LI school,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-09-05
1
Sedan Hits Honda Right Side on Foch▸Sep 1 - Two sedans collided on Foch Blvd at 139 St. Center-front impact struck the Honda's right side. A 22-year-old rear passenger suffered a head contusion; a 23-year-old rear passenger reported whiplash. Police cited driver inexperience.
Two sedans collided at Foch Blvd and 139 St in Queens. The drivers were traveling west and east; one car's center-front impacted the other on its right side. Two rear-seat passengers were injured: a 22-year-old male sustained a head contusion and a 23-year-old female reported whiplash. Both occupants were listed as using lap belts. "According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Driver Inexperience." The report also records "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as a contributing factor. Police listed occupants only; no pedestrians or cyclists appear in the record. Both drivers were licensed.
17
Driver Rear-Ends Parked Hyundai in Queens▸Aug 17 - The striking driver hit a parked 2015 Hyundai on 116 Ave at 157 St in Queens. The parked driver, 67, was injured and complained of whiplash. Police listed contributing factors as "Unspecified."
A northbound driver going straight struck the center back end of a parked 2015 Hyundai on 116 Avenue near 157 Street in Queens. One occupant — the 67-year-old driver of the parked sedan — was injured and complained of whiplash and whole-body injury. According to the police report, contributing factors were listed as "Unspecified." The report records the striking vehicle with center front-end damage and the parked Hyundai with center back-end damage. No specific driver errors are recorded beyond the unspecified factors in the police data. No helmet or signal issues are noted.
14
Distracted Driver Hits Cyclist on Rockaway▸Aug 14 - The driver of a northbound sedan hit a 25-year-old man riding a bicycle on Rockaway Boulevard at 148th Street. The rider suffered a lower-leg contusion after impact to the bike's rear. Police recorded driver inattention/distraction.
The driver of a northbound sedan hit a 25-year-old male bicyclist on Rockaway Boulevard at 148 Street. The rider suffered a contusion to the knee/lower leg/foot after impact to the bike's center back end. According to the police report "Driver Inattention/Distraction." Police recorded that driver error as the contributing factor. A parked 2018 Toyota showed damage to its left-side doors. One other northbound sedan was listed with no damage. The bicyclist was conscious and recorded as injured; motor-vehicle occupants were not recorded as injured.
13
Hit-And-Run Kills Pedestrian Near JFK▸Aug 13 - A driver struck a man crossing 155th Street near JFK. The driver fled. The man died at Jamaica Hospital. Police search for answers. Seventeen killed in Queens South this year. The toll climbs.
Gothamist (2025-08-13) reports a 52-year-old man was killed crossing 155th Street and South Conduit Avenue near JFK Airport at 2:30 a.m. The driver fled. Police said, "the driver hit the 52-year-old man as he crossed" and left the scene. No vehicle description was released. NYPD data shows 17 traffic deaths in Queens South this year, up from 13 last year. The incident highlights ongoing risks for pedestrians and the persistent issue of hit-and-run drivers in the area.
-
Hit-And-Run Kills Pedestrian Near JFK,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-08-13
12
Speeding Driver Kills Two Pedestrians in Astoria▸Aug 12 - A speeding car tore through Astoria. The driver struck two men at a coffee cart. All three died. Parked cars blocked sightlines. The street was narrow. Danger came fast and left devastation.
Streetsblog NYC (2025-08-12) reports an 84-year-old driver sped onto 42nd Street in Astoria, hitting two pedestrians and a coffee cart. The crash killed the driver and both men. Streetsblog notes, 'The block has several auto repair shops that leave cars parked all over the sidewalk, limiting visibility.' The article highlights the city's power to lower speed limits to 20 mph, granted by the state legislature, but points out that local officials did not mention this in their initial responses. The crash underscores the risks of speeding and poor street design.
-
Speeding Driver Kills Two Pedestrians in Astoria,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-12
7
Distracted SUV Driver Injures Man on 119 Avenue▸Aug 7 - Westbound Jeep SUV driver hit a 24-year-old man on 119 Avenue in Queens, outside an intersection. Police recorded driver inattention. He suffered knee, lower-leg, and foot injuries. The driver was not reported injured. Police noted no damage to the SUV.
A driver in a 2022 Jeep SUV traveling west on 119 Avenue in Queens hit a 24-year-old pedestrian outside an intersection. The point of impact was the left front bumper. The pedestrian suffered injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" was listed as the contributing factor. Police noted no damage to the SUV. The driver’s injuries were not reported. After documenting driver inattention, the report placed the pedestrian "not at intersection" and marked "other actions in roadway." No other contributing factors were recorded.
6
Van Driver Backs Into Parked SUV, Five Hurt▸Aug 6 - A driver in a van backed into a parked SUV at 122-38 161 Place in Queens. Five occupants reported neck injuries. Police recorded Backing Unsafely.
A driver in a GMC van backed into a parked Audi SUV at 122-38 161 Place in Queens. According to the police report, five occupants—drivers and passengers—sustained neck injuries and reported whiplash. The report shows the van backing and the SUV parked at impact. Police recorded 'Backing Unsafely' by the driver as the contributing factor. The crash damaged the Audi’s front and the van’s rear. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
6
Adams Calls Midtown Rezoning Safety‑Boosting Housing Plan▸Aug 6 - Land Use committee cleared the Midtown South Mixed-Use rezoning on Aug 6. The plan unlocks over 9,500 homes, creates a car-free 34th Street busway and pedestrianized Broadway, and directs funds to the Garment District and street upgrades.
"To confront the citywide housing and affordability crisis, our city must build more homes and invest in housing solutions that allow generations of New Yorkers to remain in this city." -- Adrienne Adams
Bill: Midtown South Mixed-Use (MSMX) plan. File number: none provided. Status: Approved by the City Council Committee on Land Use on 2025-08-06; advances to a full Council vote. Committee: City Council Committee on Land Use. The matter, quoted in the record, calls to "redesignate 42 blocks between West 23rd and 40th Streets and Fifth and Eighth Avenues for housing development." Councilmembers Erik Bottcher and Keith Powers backed the plan; Speaker Adrienne Adams and Mayor Eric Adams issued supportive statements. The plan includes a car-free 34th Street busway, a fully pedestrianized Broadway, $122M for Garment District support and $340M for streets and transit. No safety impact assessment or safety note was provided in the record.
-
Midtown South rezoning proposal passes council land-use committee alongside community investment,
amny.com,
Published 2025-08-06
18
Nude Queens man indicted for kicking bike riders, attacking 3 NYPD officers▸
-
Nude Queens man indicted for kicking bike riders, attacking 3 NYPD officers,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-09-18
15
2 children struck by driver in Queens▸
-
2 children struck by driver in Queens,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-09-15
13
16-year-old girl struck and killed in Queens▸
-
16-year-old girl struck and killed in Queens,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-09-13
5
Queens teen with autism fatally struck by car after going missing from LI school▸
-
Queens teen with autism fatally struck by car after going missing from LI school,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-09-05
1
Sedan Hits Honda Right Side on Foch▸Sep 1 - Two sedans collided on Foch Blvd at 139 St. Center-front impact struck the Honda's right side. A 22-year-old rear passenger suffered a head contusion; a 23-year-old rear passenger reported whiplash. Police cited driver inexperience.
Two sedans collided at Foch Blvd and 139 St in Queens. The drivers were traveling west and east; one car's center-front impacted the other on its right side. Two rear-seat passengers were injured: a 22-year-old male sustained a head contusion and a 23-year-old female reported whiplash. Both occupants were listed as using lap belts. "According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Driver Inexperience." The report also records "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as a contributing factor. Police listed occupants only; no pedestrians or cyclists appear in the record. Both drivers were licensed.
17
Driver Rear-Ends Parked Hyundai in Queens▸Aug 17 - The striking driver hit a parked 2015 Hyundai on 116 Ave at 157 St in Queens. The parked driver, 67, was injured and complained of whiplash. Police listed contributing factors as "Unspecified."
A northbound driver going straight struck the center back end of a parked 2015 Hyundai on 116 Avenue near 157 Street in Queens. One occupant — the 67-year-old driver of the parked sedan — was injured and complained of whiplash and whole-body injury. According to the police report, contributing factors were listed as "Unspecified." The report records the striking vehicle with center front-end damage and the parked Hyundai with center back-end damage. No specific driver errors are recorded beyond the unspecified factors in the police data. No helmet or signal issues are noted.
14
Distracted Driver Hits Cyclist on Rockaway▸Aug 14 - The driver of a northbound sedan hit a 25-year-old man riding a bicycle on Rockaway Boulevard at 148th Street. The rider suffered a lower-leg contusion after impact to the bike's rear. Police recorded driver inattention/distraction.
The driver of a northbound sedan hit a 25-year-old male bicyclist on Rockaway Boulevard at 148 Street. The rider suffered a contusion to the knee/lower leg/foot after impact to the bike's center back end. According to the police report "Driver Inattention/Distraction." Police recorded that driver error as the contributing factor. A parked 2018 Toyota showed damage to its left-side doors. One other northbound sedan was listed with no damage. The bicyclist was conscious and recorded as injured; motor-vehicle occupants were not recorded as injured.
13
Hit-And-Run Kills Pedestrian Near JFK▸Aug 13 - A driver struck a man crossing 155th Street near JFK. The driver fled. The man died at Jamaica Hospital. Police search for answers. Seventeen killed in Queens South this year. The toll climbs.
Gothamist (2025-08-13) reports a 52-year-old man was killed crossing 155th Street and South Conduit Avenue near JFK Airport at 2:30 a.m. The driver fled. Police said, "the driver hit the 52-year-old man as he crossed" and left the scene. No vehicle description was released. NYPD data shows 17 traffic deaths in Queens South this year, up from 13 last year. The incident highlights ongoing risks for pedestrians and the persistent issue of hit-and-run drivers in the area.
-
Hit-And-Run Kills Pedestrian Near JFK,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-08-13
12
Speeding Driver Kills Two Pedestrians in Astoria▸Aug 12 - A speeding car tore through Astoria. The driver struck two men at a coffee cart. All three died. Parked cars blocked sightlines. The street was narrow. Danger came fast and left devastation.
Streetsblog NYC (2025-08-12) reports an 84-year-old driver sped onto 42nd Street in Astoria, hitting two pedestrians and a coffee cart. The crash killed the driver and both men. Streetsblog notes, 'The block has several auto repair shops that leave cars parked all over the sidewalk, limiting visibility.' The article highlights the city's power to lower speed limits to 20 mph, granted by the state legislature, but points out that local officials did not mention this in their initial responses. The crash underscores the risks of speeding and poor street design.
-
Speeding Driver Kills Two Pedestrians in Astoria,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-12
7
Distracted SUV Driver Injures Man on 119 Avenue▸Aug 7 - Westbound Jeep SUV driver hit a 24-year-old man on 119 Avenue in Queens, outside an intersection. Police recorded driver inattention. He suffered knee, lower-leg, and foot injuries. The driver was not reported injured. Police noted no damage to the SUV.
A driver in a 2022 Jeep SUV traveling west on 119 Avenue in Queens hit a 24-year-old pedestrian outside an intersection. The point of impact was the left front bumper. The pedestrian suffered injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" was listed as the contributing factor. Police noted no damage to the SUV. The driver’s injuries were not reported. After documenting driver inattention, the report placed the pedestrian "not at intersection" and marked "other actions in roadway." No other contributing factors were recorded.
6
Van Driver Backs Into Parked SUV, Five Hurt▸Aug 6 - A driver in a van backed into a parked SUV at 122-38 161 Place in Queens. Five occupants reported neck injuries. Police recorded Backing Unsafely.
A driver in a GMC van backed into a parked Audi SUV at 122-38 161 Place in Queens. According to the police report, five occupants—drivers and passengers—sustained neck injuries and reported whiplash. The report shows the van backing and the SUV parked at impact. Police recorded 'Backing Unsafely' by the driver as the contributing factor. The crash damaged the Audi’s front and the van’s rear. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
6
Adams Calls Midtown Rezoning Safety‑Boosting Housing Plan▸Aug 6 - Land Use committee cleared the Midtown South Mixed-Use rezoning on Aug 6. The plan unlocks over 9,500 homes, creates a car-free 34th Street busway and pedestrianized Broadway, and directs funds to the Garment District and street upgrades.
"To confront the citywide housing and affordability crisis, our city must build more homes and invest in housing solutions that allow generations of New Yorkers to remain in this city." -- Adrienne Adams
Bill: Midtown South Mixed-Use (MSMX) plan. File number: none provided. Status: Approved by the City Council Committee on Land Use on 2025-08-06; advances to a full Council vote. Committee: City Council Committee on Land Use. The matter, quoted in the record, calls to "redesignate 42 blocks between West 23rd and 40th Streets and Fifth and Eighth Avenues for housing development." Councilmembers Erik Bottcher and Keith Powers backed the plan; Speaker Adrienne Adams and Mayor Eric Adams issued supportive statements. The plan includes a car-free 34th Street busway, a fully pedestrianized Broadway, $122M for Garment District support and $340M for streets and transit. No safety impact assessment or safety note was provided in the record.
-
Midtown South rezoning proposal passes council land-use committee alongside community investment,
amny.com,
Published 2025-08-06
- Nude Queens man indicted for kicking bike riders, attacking 3 NYPD officers, NY Daily News, Published 2025-09-18
15
2 children struck by driver in Queens▸
-
2 children struck by driver in Queens,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-09-15
13
16-year-old girl struck and killed in Queens▸
-
16-year-old girl struck and killed in Queens,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-09-13
5
Queens teen with autism fatally struck by car after going missing from LI school▸
-
Queens teen with autism fatally struck by car after going missing from LI school,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-09-05
1
Sedan Hits Honda Right Side on Foch▸Sep 1 - Two sedans collided on Foch Blvd at 139 St. Center-front impact struck the Honda's right side. A 22-year-old rear passenger suffered a head contusion; a 23-year-old rear passenger reported whiplash. Police cited driver inexperience.
Two sedans collided at Foch Blvd and 139 St in Queens. The drivers were traveling west and east; one car's center-front impacted the other on its right side. Two rear-seat passengers were injured: a 22-year-old male sustained a head contusion and a 23-year-old female reported whiplash. Both occupants were listed as using lap belts. "According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Driver Inexperience." The report also records "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as a contributing factor. Police listed occupants only; no pedestrians or cyclists appear in the record. Both drivers were licensed.
17
Driver Rear-Ends Parked Hyundai in Queens▸Aug 17 - The striking driver hit a parked 2015 Hyundai on 116 Ave at 157 St in Queens. The parked driver, 67, was injured and complained of whiplash. Police listed contributing factors as "Unspecified."
A northbound driver going straight struck the center back end of a parked 2015 Hyundai on 116 Avenue near 157 Street in Queens. One occupant — the 67-year-old driver of the parked sedan — was injured and complained of whiplash and whole-body injury. According to the police report, contributing factors were listed as "Unspecified." The report records the striking vehicle with center front-end damage and the parked Hyundai with center back-end damage. No specific driver errors are recorded beyond the unspecified factors in the police data. No helmet or signal issues are noted.
14
Distracted Driver Hits Cyclist on Rockaway▸Aug 14 - The driver of a northbound sedan hit a 25-year-old man riding a bicycle on Rockaway Boulevard at 148th Street. The rider suffered a lower-leg contusion after impact to the bike's rear. Police recorded driver inattention/distraction.
The driver of a northbound sedan hit a 25-year-old male bicyclist on Rockaway Boulevard at 148 Street. The rider suffered a contusion to the knee/lower leg/foot after impact to the bike's center back end. According to the police report "Driver Inattention/Distraction." Police recorded that driver error as the contributing factor. A parked 2018 Toyota showed damage to its left-side doors. One other northbound sedan was listed with no damage. The bicyclist was conscious and recorded as injured; motor-vehicle occupants were not recorded as injured.
13
Hit-And-Run Kills Pedestrian Near JFK▸Aug 13 - A driver struck a man crossing 155th Street near JFK. The driver fled. The man died at Jamaica Hospital. Police search for answers. Seventeen killed in Queens South this year. The toll climbs.
Gothamist (2025-08-13) reports a 52-year-old man was killed crossing 155th Street and South Conduit Avenue near JFK Airport at 2:30 a.m. The driver fled. Police said, "the driver hit the 52-year-old man as he crossed" and left the scene. No vehicle description was released. NYPD data shows 17 traffic deaths in Queens South this year, up from 13 last year. The incident highlights ongoing risks for pedestrians and the persistent issue of hit-and-run drivers in the area.
-
Hit-And-Run Kills Pedestrian Near JFK,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-08-13
12
Speeding Driver Kills Two Pedestrians in Astoria▸Aug 12 - A speeding car tore through Astoria. The driver struck two men at a coffee cart. All three died. Parked cars blocked sightlines. The street was narrow. Danger came fast and left devastation.
Streetsblog NYC (2025-08-12) reports an 84-year-old driver sped onto 42nd Street in Astoria, hitting two pedestrians and a coffee cart. The crash killed the driver and both men. Streetsblog notes, 'The block has several auto repair shops that leave cars parked all over the sidewalk, limiting visibility.' The article highlights the city's power to lower speed limits to 20 mph, granted by the state legislature, but points out that local officials did not mention this in their initial responses. The crash underscores the risks of speeding and poor street design.
-
Speeding Driver Kills Two Pedestrians in Astoria,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-12
7
Distracted SUV Driver Injures Man on 119 Avenue▸Aug 7 - Westbound Jeep SUV driver hit a 24-year-old man on 119 Avenue in Queens, outside an intersection. Police recorded driver inattention. He suffered knee, lower-leg, and foot injuries. The driver was not reported injured. Police noted no damage to the SUV.
A driver in a 2022 Jeep SUV traveling west on 119 Avenue in Queens hit a 24-year-old pedestrian outside an intersection. The point of impact was the left front bumper. The pedestrian suffered injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" was listed as the contributing factor. Police noted no damage to the SUV. The driver’s injuries were not reported. After documenting driver inattention, the report placed the pedestrian "not at intersection" and marked "other actions in roadway." No other contributing factors were recorded.
6
Van Driver Backs Into Parked SUV, Five Hurt▸Aug 6 - A driver in a van backed into a parked SUV at 122-38 161 Place in Queens. Five occupants reported neck injuries. Police recorded Backing Unsafely.
A driver in a GMC van backed into a parked Audi SUV at 122-38 161 Place in Queens. According to the police report, five occupants—drivers and passengers—sustained neck injuries and reported whiplash. The report shows the van backing and the SUV parked at impact. Police recorded 'Backing Unsafely' by the driver as the contributing factor. The crash damaged the Audi’s front and the van’s rear. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
6
Adams Calls Midtown Rezoning Safety‑Boosting Housing Plan▸Aug 6 - Land Use committee cleared the Midtown South Mixed-Use rezoning on Aug 6. The plan unlocks over 9,500 homes, creates a car-free 34th Street busway and pedestrianized Broadway, and directs funds to the Garment District and street upgrades.
"To confront the citywide housing and affordability crisis, our city must build more homes and invest in housing solutions that allow generations of New Yorkers to remain in this city." -- Adrienne Adams
Bill: Midtown South Mixed-Use (MSMX) plan. File number: none provided. Status: Approved by the City Council Committee on Land Use on 2025-08-06; advances to a full Council vote. Committee: City Council Committee on Land Use. The matter, quoted in the record, calls to "redesignate 42 blocks between West 23rd and 40th Streets and Fifth and Eighth Avenues for housing development." Councilmembers Erik Bottcher and Keith Powers backed the plan; Speaker Adrienne Adams and Mayor Eric Adams issued supportive statements. The plan includes a car-free 34th Street busway, a fully pedestrianized Broadway, $122M for Garment District support and $340M for streets and transit. No safety impact assessment or safety note was provided in the record.
-
Midtown South rezoning proposal passes council land-use committee alongside community investment,
amny.com,
Published 2025-08-06
- 2 children struck by driver in Queens, CBS New York, Published 2025-09-15
13
16-year-old girl struck and killed in Queens▸
-
16-year-old girl struck and killed in Queens,
CBS New York,
Published 2025-09-13
5
Queens teen with autism fatally struck by car after going missing from LI school▸
-
Queens teen with autism fatally struck by car after going missing from LI school,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-09-05
1
Sedan Hits Honda Right Side on Foch▸Sep 1 - Two sedans collided on Foch Blvd at 139 St. Center-front impact struck the Honda's right side. A 22-year-old rear passenger suffered a head contusion; a 23-year-old rear passenger reported whiplash. Police cited driver inexperience.
Two sedans collided at Foch Blvd and 139 St in Queens. The drivers were traveling west and east; one car's center-front impacted the other on its right side. Two rear-seat passengers were injured: a 22-year-old male sustained a head contusion and a 23-year-old female reported whiplash. Both occupants were listed as using lap belts. "According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Driver Inexperience." The report also records "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as a contributing factor. Police listed occupants only; no pedestrians or cyclists appear in the record. Both drivers were licensed.
17
Driver Rear-Ends Parked Hyundai in Queens▸Aug 17 - The striking driver hit a parked 2015 Hyundai on 116 Ave at 157 St in Queens. The parked driver, 67, was injured and complained of whiplash. Police listed contributing factors as "Unspecified."
A northbound driver going straight struck the center back end of a parked 2015 Hyundai on 116 Avenue near 157 Street in Queens. One occupant — the 67-year-old driver of the parked sedan — was injured and complained of whiplash and whole-body injury. According to the police report, contributing factors were listed as "Unspecified." The report records the striking vehicle with center front-end damage and the parked Hyundai with center back-end damage. No specific driver errors are recorded beyond the unspecified factors in the police data. No helmet or signal issues are noted.
14
Distracted Driver Hits Cyclist on Rockaway▸Aug 14 - The driver of a northbound sedan hit a 25-year-old man riding a bicycle on Rockaway Boulevard at 148th Street. The rider suffered a lower-leg contusion after impact to the bike's rear. Police recorded driver inattention/distraction.
The driver of a northbound sedan hit a 25-year-old male bicyclist on Rockaway Boulevard at 148 Street. The rider suffered a contusion to the knee/lower leg/foot after impact to the bike's center back end. According to the police report "Driver Inattention/Distraction." Police recorded that driver error as the contributing factor. A parked 2018 Toyota showed damage to its left-side doors. One other northbound sedan was listed with no damage. The bicyclist was conscious and recorded as injured; motor-vehicle occupants were not recorded as injured.
13
Hit-And-Run Kills Pedestrian Near JFK▸Aug 13 - A driver struck a man crossing 155th Street near JFK. The driver fled. The man died at Jamaica Hospital. Police search for answers. Seventeen killed in Queens South this year. The toll climbs.
Gothamist (2025-08-13) reports a 52-year-old man was killed crossing 155th Street and South Conduit Avenue near JFK Airport at 2:30 a.m. The driver fled. Police said, "the driver hit the 52-year-old man as he crossed" and left the scene. No vehicle description was released. NYPD data shows 17 traffic deaths in Queens South this year, up from 13 last year. The incident highlights ongoing risks for pedestrians and the persistent issue of hit-and-run drivers in the area.
-
Hit-And-Run Kills Pedestrian Near JFK,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-08-13
12
Speeding Driver Kills Two Pedestrians in Astoria▸Aug 12 - A speeding car tore through Astoria. The driver struck two men at a coffee cart. All three died. Parked cars blocked sightlines. The street was narrow. Danger came fast and left devastation.
Streetsblog NYC (2025-08-12) reports an 84-year-old driver sped onto 42nd Street in Astoria, hitting two pedestrians and a coffee cart. The crash killed the driver and both men. Streetsblog notes, 'The block has several auto repair shops that leave cars parked all over the sidewalk, limiting visibility.' The article highlights the city's power to lower speed limits to 20 mph, granted by the state legislature, but points out that local officials did not mention this in their initial responses. The crash underscores the risks of speeding and poor street design.
-
Speeding Driver Kills Two Pedestrians in Astoria,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-12
7
Distracted SUV Driver Injures Man on 119 Avenue▸Aug 7 - Westbound Jeep SUV driver hit a 24-year-old man on 119 Avenue in Queens, outside an intersection. Police recorded driver inattention. He suffered knee, lower-leg, and foot injuries. The driver was not reported injured. Police noted no damage to the SUV.
A driver in a 2022 Jeep SUV traveling west on 119 Avenue in Queens hit a 24-year-old pedestrian outside an intersection. The point of impact was the left front bumper. The pedestrian suffered injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" was listed as the contributing factor. Police noted no damage to the SUV. The driver’s injuries were not reported. After documenting driver inattention, the report placed the pedestrian "not at intersection" and marked "other actions in roadway." No other contributing factors were recorded.
6
Van Driver Backs Into Parked SUV, Five Hurt▸Aug 6 - A driver in a van backed into a parked SUV at 122-38 161 Place in Queens. Five occupants reported neck injuries. Police recorded Backing Unsafely.
A driver in a GMC van backed into a parked Audi SUV at 122-38 161 Place in Queens. According to the police report, five occupants—drivers and passengers—sustained neck injuries and reported whiplash. The report shows the van backing and the SUV parked at impact. Police recorded 'Backing Unsafely' by the driver as the contributing factor. The crash damaged the Audi’s front and the van’s rear. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
6
Adams Calls Midtown Rezoning Safety‑Boosting Housing Plan▸Aug 6 - Land Use committee cleared the Midtown South Mixed-Use rezoning on Aug 6. The plan unlocks over 9,500 homes, creates a car-free 34th Street busway and pedestrianized Broadway, and directs funds to the Garment District and street upgrades.
"To confront the citywide housing and affordability crisis, our city must build more homes and invest in housing solutions that allow generations of New Yorkers to remain in this city." -- Adrienne Adams
Bill: Midtown South Mixed-Use (MSMX) plan. File number: none provided. Status: Approved by the City Council Committee on Land Use on 2025-08-06; advances to a full Council vote. Committee: City Council Committee on Land Use. The matter, quoted in the record, calls to "redesignate 42 blocks between West 23rd and 40th Streets and Fifth and Eighth Avenues for housing development." Councilmembers Erik Bottcher and Keith Powers backed the plan; Speaker Adrienne Adams and Mayor Eric Adams issued supportive statements. The plan includes a car-free 34th Street busway, a fully pedestrianized Broadway, $122M for Garment District support and $340M for streets and transit. No safety impact assessment or safety note was provided in the record.
-
Midtown South rezoning proposal passes council land-use committee alongside community investment,
amny.com,
Published 2025-08-06
- 16-year-old girl struck and killed in Queens, CBS New York, Published 2025-09-13
5
Queens teen with autism fatally struck by car after going missing from LI school▸
-
Queens teen with autism fatally struck by car after going missing from LI school,
NY Daily News,
Published 2025-09-05
1
Sedan Hits Honda Right Side on Foch▸Sep 1 - Two sedans collided on Foch Blvd at 139 St. Center-front impact struck the Honda's right side. A 22-year-old rear passenger suffered a head contusion; a 23-year-old rear passenger reported whiplash. Police cited driver inexperience.
Two sedans collided at Foch Blvd and 139 St in Queens. The drivers were traveling west and east; one car's center-front impacted the other on its right side. Two rear-seat passengers were injured: a 22-year-old male sustained a head contusion and a 23-year-old female reported whiplash. Both occupants were listed as using lap belts. "According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Driver Inexperience." The report also records "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as a contributing factor. Police listed occupants only; no pedestrians or cyclists appear in the record. Both drivers were licensed.
17
Driver Rear-Ends Parked Hyundai in Queens▸Aug 17 - The striking driver hit a parked 2015 Hyundai on 116 Ave at 157 St in Queens. The parked driver, 67, was injured and complained of whiplash. Police listed contributing factors as "Unspecified."
A northbound driver going straight struck the center back end of a parked 2015 Hyundai on 116 Avenue near 157 Street in Queens. One occupant — the 67-year-old driver of the parked sedan — was injured and complained of whiplash and whole-body injury. According to the police report, contributing factors were listed as "Unspecified." The report records the striking vehicle with center front-end damage and the parked Hyundai with center back-end damage. No specific driver errors are recorded beyond the unspecified factors in the police data. No helmet or signal issues are noted.
14
Distracted Driver Hits Cyclist on Rockaway▸Aug 14 - The driver of a northbound sedan hit a 25-year-old man riding a bicycle on Rockaway Boulevard at 148th Street. The rider suffered a lower-leg contusion after impact to the bike's rear. Police recorded driver inattention/distraction.
The driver of a northbound sedan hit a 25-year-old male bicyclist on Rockaway Boulevard at 148 Street. The rider suffered a contusion to the knee/lower leg/foot after impact to the bike's center back end. According to the police report "Driver Inattention/Distraction." Police recorded that driver error as the contributing factor. A parked 2018 Toyota showed damage to its left-side doors. One other northbound sedan was listed with no damage. The bicyclist was conscious and recorded as injured; motor-vehicle occupants were not recorded as injured.
13
Hit-And-Run Kills Pedestrian Near JFK▸Aug 13 - A driver struck a man crossing 155th Street near JFK. The driver fled. The man died at Jamaica Hospital. Police search for answers. Seventeen killed in Queens South this year. The toll climbs.
Gothamist (2025-08-13) reports a 52-year-old man was killed crossing 155th Street and South Conduit Avenue near JFK Airport at 2:30 a.m. The driver fled. Police said, "the driver hit the 52-year-old man as he crossed" and left the scene. No vehicle description was released. NYPD data shows 17 traffic deaths in Queens South this year, up from 13 last year. The incident highlights ongoing risks for pedestrians and the persistent issue of hit-and-run drivers in the area.
-
Hit-And-Run Kills Pedestrian Near JFK,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-08-13
12
Speeding Driver Kills Two Pedestrians in Astoria▸Aug 12 - A speeding car tore through Astoria. The driver struck two men at a coffee cart. All three died. Parked cars blocked sightlines. The street was narrow. Danger came fast and left devastation.
Streetsblog NYC (2025-08-12) reports an 84-year-old driver sped onto 42nd Street in Astoria, hitting two pedestrians and a coffee cart. The crash killed the driver and both men. Streetsblog notes, 'The block has several auto repair shops that leave cars parked all over the sidewalk, limiting visibility.' The article highlights the city's power to lower speed limits to 20 mph, granted by the state legislature, but points out that local officials did not mention this in their initial responses. The crash underscores the risks of speeding and poor street design.
-
Speeding Driver Kills Two Pedestrians in Astoria,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-12
7
Distracted SUV Driver Injures Man on 119 Avenue▸Aug 7 - Westbound Jeep SUV driver hit a 24-year-old man on 119 Avenue in Queens, outside an intersection. Police recorded driver inattention. He suffered knee, lower-leg, and foot injuries. The driver was not reported injured. Police noted no damage to the SUV.
A driver in a 2022 Jeep SUV traveling west on 119 Avenue in Queens hit a 24-year-old pedestrian outside an intersection. The point of impact was the left front bumper. The pedestrian suffered injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" was listed as the contributing factor. Police noted no damage to the SUV. The driver’s injuries were not reported. After documenting driver inattention, the report placed the pedestrian "not at intersection" and marked "other actions in roadway." No other contributing factors were recorded.
6
Van Driver Backs Into Parked SUV, Five Hurt▸Aug 6 - A driver in a van backed into a parked SUV at 122-38 161 Place in Queens. Five occupants reported neck injuries. Police recorded Backing Unsafely.
A driver in a GMC van backed into a parked Audi SUV at 122-38 161 Place in Queens. According to the police report, five occupants—drivers and passengers—sustained neck injuries and reported whiplash. The report shows the van backing and the SUV parked at impact. Police recorded 'Backing Unsafely' by the driver as the contributing factor. The crash damaged the Audi’s front and the van’s rear. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
6
Adams Calls Midtown Rezoning Safety‑Boosting Housing Plan▸Aug 6 - Land Use committee cleared the Midtown South Mixed-Use rezoning on Aug 6. The plan unlocks over 9,500 homes, creates a car-free 34th Street busway and pedestrianized Broadway, and directs funds to the Garment District and street upgrades.
"To confront the citywide housing and affordability crisis, our city must build more homes and invest in housing solutions that allow generations of New Yorkers to remain in this city." -- Adrienne Adams
Bill: Midtown South Mixed-Use (MSMX) plan. File number: none provided. Status: Approved by the City Council Committee on Land Use on 2025-08-06; advances to a full Council vote. Committee: City Council Committee on Land Use. The matter, quoted in the record, calls to "redesignate 42 blocks between West 23rd and 40th Streets and Fifth and Eighth Avenues for housing development." Councilmembers Erik Bottcher and Keith Powers backed the plan; Speaker Adrienne Adams and Mayor Eric Adams issued supportive statements. The plan includes a car-free 34th Street busway, a fully pedestrianized Broadway, $122M for Garment District support and $340M for streets and transit. No safety impact assessment or safety note was provided in the record.
-
Midtown South rezoning proposal passes council land-use committee alongside community investment,
amny.com,
Published 2025-08-06
- Queens teen with autism fatally struck by car after going missing from LI school, NY Daily News, Published 2025-09-05
1
Sedan Hits Honda Right Side on Foch▸Sep 1 - Two sedans collided on Foch Blvd at 139 St. Center-front impact struck the Honda's right side. A 22-year-old rear passenger suffered a head contusion; a 23-year-old rear passenger reported whiplash. Police cited driver inexperience.
Two sedans collided at Foch Blvd and 139 St in Queens. The drivers were traveling west and east; one car's center-front impacted the other on its right side. Two rear-seat passengers were injured: a 22-year-old male sustained a head contusion and a 23-year-old female reported whiplash. Both occupants were listed as using lap belts. "According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Driver Inexperience." The report also records "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as a contributing factor. Police listed occupants only; no pedestrians or cyclists appear in the record. Both drivers were licensed.
17
Driver Rear-Ends Parked Hyundai in Queens▸Aug 17 - The striking driver hit a parked 2015 Hyundai on 116 Ave at 157 St in Queens. The parked driver, 67, was injured and complained of whiplash. Police listed contributing factors as "Unspecified."
A northbound driver going straight struck the center back end of a parked 2015 Hyundai on 116 Avenue near 157 Street in Queens. One occupant — the 67-year-old driver of the parked sedan — was injured and complained of whiplash and whole-body injury. According to the police report, contributing factors were listed as "Unspecified." The report records the striking vehicle with center front-end damage and the parked Hyundai with center back-end damage. No specific driver errors are recorded beyond the unspecified factors in the police data. No helmet or signal issues are noted.
14
Distracted Driver Hits Cyclist on Rockaway▸Aug 14 - The driver of a northbound sedan hit a 25-year-old man riding a bicycle on Rockaway Boulevard at 148th Street. The rider suffered a lower-leg contusion after impact to the bike's rear. Police recorded driver inattention/distraction.
The driver of a northbound sedan hit a 25-year-old male bicyclist on Rockaway Boulevard at 148 Street. The rider suffered a contusion to the knee/lower leg/foot after impact to the bike's center back end. According to the police report "Driver Inattention/Distraction." Police recorded that driver error as the contributing factor. A parked 2018 Toyota showed damage to its left-side doors. One other northbound sedan was listed with no damage. The bicyclist was conscious and recorded as injured; motor-vehicle occupants were not recorded as injured.
13
Hit-And-Run Kills Pedestrian Near JFK▸Aug 13 - A driver struck a man crossing 155th Street near JFK. The driver fled. The man died at Jamaica Hospital. Police search for answers. Seventeen killed in Queens South this year. The toll climbs.
Gothamist (2025-08-13) reports a 52-year-old man was killed crossing 155th Street and South Conduit Avenue near JFK Airport at 2:30 a.m. The driver fled. Police said, "the driver hit the 52-year-old man as he crossed" and left the scene. No vehicle description was released. NYPD data shows 17 traffic deaths in Queens South this year, up from 13 last year. The incident highlights ongoing risks for pedestrians and the persistent issue of hit-and-run drivers in the area.
-
Hit-And-Run Kills Pedestrian Near JFK,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-08-13
12
Speeding Driver Kills Two Pedestrians in Astoria▸Aug 12 - A speeding car tore through Astoria. The driver struck two men at a coffee cart. All three died. Parked cars blocked sightlines. The street was narrow. Danger came fast and left devastation.
Streetsblog NYC (2025-08-12) reports an 84-year-old driver sped onto 42nd Street in Astoria, hitting two pedestrians and a coffee cart. The crash killed the driver and both men. Streetsblog notes, 'The block has several auto repair shops that leave cars parked all over the sidewalk, limiting visibility.' The article highlights the city's power to lower speed limits to 20 mph, granted by the state legislature, but points out that local officials did not mention this in their initial responses. The crash underscores the risks of speeding and poor street design.
-
Speeding Driver Kills Two Pedestrians in Astoria,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-12
7
Distracted SUV Driver Injures Man on 119 Avenue▸Aug 7 - Westbound Jeep SUV driver hit a 24-year-old man on 119 Avenue in Queens, outside an intersection. Police recorded driver inattention. He suffered knee, lower-leg, and foot injuries. The driver was not reported injured. Police noted no damage to the SUV.
A driver in a 2022 Jeep SUV traveling west on 119 Avenue in Queens hit a 24-year-old pedestrian outside an intersection. The point of impact was the left front bumper. The pedestrian suffered injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" was listed as the contributing factor. Police noted no damage to the SUV. The driver’s injuries were not reported. After documenting driver inattention, the report placed the pedestrian "not at intersection" and marked "other actions in roadway." No other contributing factors were recorded.
6
Van Driver Backs Into Parked SUV, Five Hurt▸Aug 6 - A driver in a van backed into a parked SUV at 122-38 161 Place in Queens. Five occupants reported neck injuries. Police recorded Backing Unsafely.
A driver in a GMC van backed into a parked Audi SUV at 122-38 161 Place in Queens. According to the police report, five occupants—drivers and passengers—sustained neck injuries and reported whiplash. The report shows the van backing and the SUV parked at impact. Police recorded 'Backing Unsafely' by the driver as the contributing factor. The crash damaged the Audi’s front and the van’s rear. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
6
Adams Calls Midtown Rezoning Safety‑Boosting Housing Plan▸Aug 6 - Land Use committee cleared the Midtown South Mixed-Use rezoning on Aug 6. The plan unlocks over 9,500 homes, creates a car-free 34th Street busway and pedestrianized Broadway, and directs funds to the Garment District and street upgrades.
"To confront the citywide housing and affordability crisis, our city must build more homes and invest in housing solutions that allow generations of New Yorkers to remain in this city." -- Adrienne Adams
Bill: Midtown South Mixed-Use (MSMX) plan. File number: none provided. Status: Approved by the City Council Committee on Land Use on 2025-08-06; advances to a full Council vote. Committee: City Council Committee on Land Use. The matter, quoted in the record, calls to "redesignate 42 blocks between West 23rd and 40th Streets and Fifth and Eighth Avenues for housing development." Councilmembers Erik Bottcher and Keith Powers backed the plan; Speaker Adrienne Adams and Mayor Eric Adams issued supportive statements. The plan includes a car-free 34th Street busway, a fully pedestrianized Broadway, $122M for Garment District support and $340M for streets and transit. No safety impact assessment or safety note was provided in the record.
-
Midtown South rezoning proposal passes council land-use committee alongside community investment,
amny.com,
Published 2025-08-06
Sep 1 - Two sedans collided on Foch Blvd at 139 St. Center-front impact struck the Honda's right side. A 22-year-old rear passenger suffered a head contusion; a 23-year-old rear passenger reported whiplash. Police cited driver inexperience.
Two sedans collided at Foch Blvd and 139 St in Queens. The drivers were traveling west and east; one car's center-front impacted the other on its right side. Two rear-seat passengers were injured: a 22-year-old male sustained a head contusion and a 23-year-old female reported whiplash. Both occupants were listed as using lap belts. "According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Driver Inexperience." The report also records "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as a contributing factor. Police listed occupants only; no pedestrians or cyclists appear in the record. Both drivers were licensed.
17
Driver Rear-Ends Parked Hyundai in Queens▸Aug 17 - The striking driver hit a parked 2015 Hyundai on 116 Ave at 157 St in Queens. The parked driver, 67, was injured and complained of whiplash. Police listed contributing factors as "Unspecified."
A northbound driver going straight struck the center back end of a parked 2015 Hyundai on 116 Avenue near 157 Street in Queens. One occupant — the 67-year-old driver of the parked sedan — was injured and complained of whiplash and whole-body injury. According to the police report, contributing factors were listed as "Unspecified." The report records the striking vehicle with center front-end damage and the parked Hyundai with center back-end damage. No specific driver errors are recorded beyond the unspecified factors in the police data. No helmet or signal issues are noted.
14
Distracted Driver Hits Cyclist on Rockaway▸Aug 14 - The driver of a northbound sedan hit a 25-year-old man riding a bicycle on Rockaway Boulevard at 148th Street. The rider suffered a lower-leg contusion after impact to the bike's rear. Police recorded driver inattention/distraction.
The driver of a northbound sedan hit a 25-year-old male bicyclist on Rockaway Boulevard at 148 Street. The rider suffered a contusion to the knee/lower leg/foot after impact to the bike's center back end. According to the police report "Driver Inattention/Distraction." Police recorded that driver error as the contributing factor. A parked 2018 Toyota showed damage to its left-side doors. One other northbound sedan was listed with no damage. The bicyclist was conscious and recorded as injured; motor-vehicle occupants were not recorded as injured.
13
Hit-And-Run Kills Pedestrian Near JFK▸Aug 13 - A driver struck a man crossing 155th Street near JFK. The driver fled. The man died at Jamaica Hospital. Police search for answers. Seventeen killed in Queens South this year. The toll climbs.
Gothamist (2025-08-13) reports a 52-year-old man was killed crossing 155th Street and South Conduit Avenue near JFK Airport at 2:30 a.m. The driver fled. Police said, "the driver hit the 52-year-old man as he crossed" and left the scene. No vehicle description was released. NYPD data shows 17 traffic deaths in Queens South this year, up from 13 last year. The incident highlights ongoing risks for pedestrians and the persistent issue of hit-and-run drivers in the area.
-
Hit-And-Run Kills Pedestrian Near JFK,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-08-13
12
Speeding Driver Kills Two Pedestrians in Astoria▸Aug 12 - A speeding car tore through Astoria. The driver struck two men at a coffee cart. All three died. Parked cars blocked sightlines. The street was narrow. Danger came fast and left devastation.
Streetsblog NYC (2025-08-12) reports an 84-year-old driver sped onto 42nd Street in Astoria, hitting two pedestrians and a coffee cart. The crash killed the driver and both men. Streetsblog notes, 'The block has several auto repair shops that leave cars parked all over the sidewalk, limiting visibility.' The article highlights the city's power to lower speed limits to 20 mph, granted by the state legislature, but points out that local officials did not mention this in their initial responses. The crash underscores the risks of speeding and poor street design.
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Speeding Driver Kills Two Pedestrians in Astoria,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-12
7
Distracted SUV Driver Injures Man on 119 Avenue▸Aug 7 - Westbound Jeep SUV driver hit a 24-year-old man on 119 Avenue in Queens, outside an intersection. Police recorded driver inattention. He suffered knee, lower-leg, and foot injuries. The driver was not reported injured. Police noted no damage to the SUV.
A driver in a 2022 Jeep SUV traveling west on 119 Avenue in Queens hit a 24-year-old pedestrian outside an intersection. The point of impact was the left front bumper. The pedestrian suffered injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" was listed as the contributing factor. Police noted no damage to the SUV. The driver’s injuries were not reported. After documenting driver inattention, the report placed the pedestrian "not at intersection" and marked "other actions in roadway." No other contributing factors were recorded.
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Van Driver Backs Into Parked SUV, Five Hurt▸Aug 6 - A driver in a van backed into a parked SUV at 122-38 161 Place in Queens. Five occupants reported neck injuries. Police recorded Backing Unsafely.
A driver in a GMC van backed into a parked Audi SUV at 122-38 161 Place in Queens. According to the police report, five occupants—drivers and passengers—sustained neck injuries and reported whiplash. The report shows the van backing and the SUV parked at impact. Police recorded 'Backing Unsafely' by the driver as the contributing factor. The crash damaged the Audi’s front and the van’s rear. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
6
Adams Calls Midtown Rezoning Safety‑Boosting Housing Plan▸Aug 6 - Land Use committee cleared the Midtown South Mixed-Use rezoning on Aug 6. The plan unlocks over 9,500 homes, creates a car-free 34th Street busway and pedestrianized Broadway, and directs funds to the Garment District and street upgrades.
"To confront the citywide housing and affordability crisis, our city must build more homes and invest in housing solutions that allow generations of New Yorkers to remain in this city." -- Adrienne Adams
Bill: Midtown South Mixed-Use (MSMX) plan. File number: none provided. Status: Approved by the City Council Committee on Land Use on 2025-08-06; advances to a full Council vote. Committee: City Council Committee on Land Use. The matter, quoted in the record, calls to "redesignate 42 blocks between West 23rd and 40th Streets and Fifth and Eighth Avenues for housing development." Councilmembers Erik Bottcher and Keith Powers backed the plan; Speaker Adrienne Adams and Mayor Eric Adams issued supportive statements. The plan includes a car-free 34th Street busway, a fully pedestrianized Broadway, $122M for Garment District support and $340M for streets and transit. No safety impact assessment or safety note was provided in the record.
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Midtown South rezoning proposal passes council land-use committee alongside community investment,
amny.com,
Published 2025-08-06
Aug 17 - The striking driver hit a parked 2015 Hyundai on 116 Ave at 157 St in Queens. The parked driver, 67, was injured and complained of whiplash. Police listed contributing factors as "Unspecified."
A northbound driver going straight struck the center back end of a parked 2015 Hyundai on 116 Avenue near 157 Street in Queens. One occupant — the 67-year-old driver of the parked sedan — was injured and complained of whiplash and whole-body injury. According to the police report, contributing factors were listed as "Unspecified." The report records the striking vehicle with center front-end damage and the parked Hyundai with center back-end damage. No specific driver errors are recorded beyond the unspecified factors in the police data. No helmet or signal issues are noted.
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Distracted Driver Hits Cyclist on Rockaway▸Aug 14 - The driver of a northbound sedan hit a 25-year-old man riding a bicycle on Rockaway Boulevard at 148th Street. The rider suffered a lower-leg contusion after impact to the bike's rear. Police recorded driver inattention/distraction.
The driver of a northbound sedan hit a 25-year-old male bicyclist on Rockaway Boulevard at 148 Street. The rider suffered a contusion to the knee/lower leg/foot after impact to the bike's center back end. According to the police report "Driver Inattention/Distraction." Police recorded that driver error as the contributing factor. A parked 2018 Toyota showed damage to its left-side doors. One other northbound sedan was listed with no damage. The bicyclist was conscious and recorded as injured; motor-vehicle occupants were not recorded as injured.
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Hit-And-Run Kills Pedestrian Near JFK▸Aug 13 - A driver struck a man crossing 155th Street near JFK. The driver fled. The man died at Jamaica Hospital. Police search for answers. Seventeen killed in Queens South this year. The toll climbs.
Gothamist (2025-08-13) reports a 52-year-old man was killed crossing 155th Street and South Conduit Avenue near JFK Airport at 2:30 a.m. The driver fled. Police said, "the driver hit the 52-year-old man as he crossed" and left the scene. No vehicle description was released. NYPD data shows 17 traffic deaths in Queens South this year, up from 13 last year. The incident highlights ongoing risks for pedestrians and the persistent issue of hit-and-run drivers in the area.
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Hit-And-Run Kills Pedestrian Near JFK,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-08-13
12
Speeding Driver Kills Two Pedestrians in Astoria▸Aug 12 - A speeding car tore through Astoria. The driver struck two men at a coffee cart. All three died. Parked cars blocked sightlines. The street was narrow. Danger came fast and left devastation.
Streetsblog NYC (2025-08-12) reports an 84-year-old driver sped onto 42nd Street in Astoria, hitting two pedestrians and a coffee cart. The crash killed the driver and both men. Streetsblog notes, 'The block has several auto repair shops that leave cars parked all over the sidewalk, limiting visibility.' The article highlights the city's power to lower speed limits to 20 mph, granted by the state legislature, but points out that local officials did not mention this in their initial responses. The crash underscores the risks of speeding and poor street design.
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Speeding Driver Kills Two Pedestrians in Astoria,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-12
7
Distracted SUV Driver Injures Man on 119 Avenue▸Aug 7 - Westbound Jeep SUV driver hit a 24-year-old man on 119 Avenue in Queens, outside an intersection. Police recorded driver inattention. He suffered knee, lower-leg, and foot injuries. The driver was not reported injured. Police noted no damage to the SUV.
A driver in a 2022 Jeep SUV traveling west on 119 Avenue in Queens hit a 24-year-old pedestrian outside an intersection. The point of impact was the left front bumper. The pedestrian suffered injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" was listed as the contributing factor. Police noted no damage to the SUV. The driver’s injuries were not reported. After documenting driver inattention, the report placed the pedestrian "not at intersection" and marked "other actions in roadway." No other contributing factors were recorded.
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Van Driver Backs Into Parked SUV, Five Hurt▸Aug 6 - A driver in a van backed into a parked SUV at 122-38 161 Place in Queens. Five occupants reported neck injuries. Police recorded Backing Unsafely.
A driver in a GMC van backed into a parked Audi SUV at 122-38 161 Place in Queens. According to the police report, five occupants—drivers and passengers—sustained neck injuries and reported whiplash. The report shows the van backing and the SUV parked at impact. Police recorded 'Backing Unsafely' by the driver as the contributing factor. The crash damaged the Audi’s front and the van’s rear. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
6
Adams Calls Midtown Rezoning Safety‑Boosting Housing Plan▸Aug 6 - Land Use committee cleared the Midtown South Mixed-Use rezoning on Aug 6. The plan unlocks over 9,500 homes, creates a car-free 34th Street busway and pedestrianized Broadway, and directs funds to the Garment District and street upgrades.
"To confront the citywide housing and affordability crisis, our city must build more homes and invest in housing solutions that allow generations of New Yorkers to remain in this city." -- Adrienne Adams
Bill: Midtown South Mixed-Use (MSMX) plan. File number: none provided. Status: Approved by the City Council Committee on Land Use on 2025-08-06; advances to a full Council vote. Committee: City Council Committee on Land Use. The matter, quoted in the record, calls to "redesignate 42 blocks between West 23rd and 40th Streets and Fifth and Eighth Avenues for housing development." Councilmembers Erik Bottcher and Keith Powers backed the plan; Speaker Adrienne Adams and Mayor Eric Adams issued supportive statements. The plan includes a car-free 34th Street busway, a fully pedestrianized Broadway, $122M for Garment District support and $340M for streets and transit. No safety impact assessment or safety note was provided in the record.
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Midtown South rezoning proposal passes council land-use committee alongside community investment,
amny.com,
Published 2025-08-06
Aug 14 - The driver of a northbound sedan hit a 25-year-old man riding a bicycle on Rockaway Boulevard at 148th Street. The rider suffered a lower-leg contusion after impact to the bike's rear. Police recorded driver inattention/distraction.
The driver of a northbound sedan hit a 25-year-old male bicyclist on Rockaway Boulevard at 148 Street. The rider suffered a contusion to the knee/lower leg/foot after impact to the bike's center back end. According to the police report "Driver Inattention/Distraction." Police recorded that driver error as the contributing factor. A parked 2018 Toyota showed damage to its left-side doors. One other northbound sedan was listed with no damage. The bicyclist was conscious and recorded as injured; motor-vehicle occupants were not recorded as injured.
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Hit-And-Run Kills Pedestrian Near JFK▸Aug 13 - A driver struck a man crossing 155th Street near JFK. The driver fled. The man died at Jamaica Hospital. Police search for answers. Seventeen killed in Queens South this year. The toll climbs.
Gothamist (2025-08-13) reports a 52-year-old man was killed crossing 155th Street and South Conduit Avenue near JFK Airport at 2:30 a.m. The driver fled. Police said, "the driver hit the 52-year-old man as he crossed" and left the scene. No vehicle description was released. NYPD data shows 17 traffic deaths in Queens South this year, up from 13 last year. The incident highlights ongoing risks for pedestrians and the persistent issue of hit-and-run drivers in the area.
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Hit-And-Run Kills Pedestrian Near JFK,
Gothamist,
Published 2025-08-13
12
Speeding Driver Kills Two Pedestrians in Astoria▸Aug 12 - A speeding car tore through Astoria. The driver struck two men at a coffee cart. All three died. Parked cars blocked sightlines. The street was narrow. Danger came fast and left devastation.
Streetsblog NYC (2025-08-12) reports an 84-year-old driver sped onto 42nd Street in Astoria, hitting two pedestrians and a coffee cart. The crash killed the driver and both men. Streetsblog notes, 'The block has several auto repair shops that leave cars parked all over the sidewalk, limiting visibility.' The article highlights the city's power to lower speed limits to 20 mph, granted by the state legislature, but points out that local officials did not mention this in their initial responses. The crash underscores the risks of speeding and poor street design.
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Speeding Driver Kills Two Pedestrians in Astoria,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-12
7
Distracted SUV Driver Injures Man on 119 Avenue▸Aug 7 - Westbound Jeep SUV driver hit a 24-year-old man on 119 Avenue in Queens, outside an intersection. Police recorded driver inattention. He suffered knee, lower-leg, and foot injuries. The driver was not reported injured. Police noted no damage to the SUV.
A driver in a 2022 Jeep SUV traveling west on 119 Avenue in Queens hit a 24-year-old pedestrian outside an intersection. The point of impact was the left front bumper. The pedestrian suffered injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" was listed as the contributing factor. Police noted no damage to the SUV. The driver’s injuries were not reported. After documenting driver inattention, the report placed the pedestrian "not at intersection" and marked "other actions in roadway." No other contributing factors were recorded.
6
Van Driver Backs Into Parked SUV, Five Hurt▸Aug 6 - A driver in a van backed into a parked SUV at 122-38 161 Place in Queens. Five occupants reported neck injuries. Police recorded Backing Unsafely.
A driver in a GMC van backed into a parked Audi SUV at 122-38 161 Place in Queens. According to the police report, five occupants—drivers and passengers—sustained neck injuries and reported whiplash. The report shows the van backing and the SUV parked at impact. Police recorded 'Backing Unsafely' by the driver as the contributing factor. The crash damaged the Audi’s front and the van’s rear. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
6
Adams Calls Midtown Rezoning Safety‑Boosting Housing Plan▸Aug 6 - Land Use committee cleared the Midtown South Mixed-Use rezoning on Aug 6. The plan unlocks over 9,500 homes, creates a car-free 34th Street busway and pedestrianized Broadway, and directs funds to the Garment District and street upgrades.
"To confront the citywide housing and affordability crisis, our city must build more homes and invest in housing solutions that allow generations of New Yorkers to remain in this city." -- Adrienne Adams
Bill: Midtown South Mixed-Use (MSMX) plan. File number: none provided. Status: Approved by the City Council Committee on Land Use on 2025-08-06; advances to a full Council vote. Committee: City Council Committee on Land Use. The matter, quoted in the record, calls to "redesignate 42 blocks between West 23rd and 40th Streets and Fifth and Eighth Avenues for housing development." Councilmembers Erik Bottcher and Keith Powers backed the plan; Speaker Adrienne Adams and Mayor Eric Adams issued supportive statements. The plan includes a car-free 34th Street busway, a fully pedestrianized Broadway, $122M for Garment District support and $340M for streets and transit. No safety impact assessment or safety note was provided in the record.
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Midtown South rezoning proposal passes council land-use committee alongside community investment,
amny.com,
Published 2025-08-06
Aug 13 - A driver struck a man crossing 155th Street near JFK. The driver fled. The man died at Jamaica Hospital. Police search for answers. Seventeen killed in Queens South this year. The toll climbs.
Gothamist (2025-08-13) reports a 52-year-old man was killed crossing 155th Street and South Conduit Avenue near JFK Airport at 2:30 a.m. The driver fled. Police said, "the driver hit the 52-year-old man as he crossed" and left the scene. No vehicle description was released. NYPD data shows 17 traffic deaths in Queens South this year, up from 13 last year. The incident highlights ongoing risks for pedestrians and the persistent issue of hit-and-run drivers in the area.
- Hit-And-Run Kills Pedestrian Near JFK, Gothamist, Published 2025-08-13
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Speeding Driver Kills Two Pedestrians in Astoria▸Aug 12 - A speeding car tore through Astoria. The driver struck two men at a coffee cart. All three died. Parked cars blocked sightlines. The street was narrow. Danger came fast and left devastation.
Streetsblog NYC (2025-08-12) reports an 84-year-old driver sped onto 42nd Street in Astoria, hitting two pedestrians and a coffee cart. The crash killed the driver and both men. Streetsblog notes, 'The block has several auto repair shops that leave cars parked all over the sidewalk, limiting visibility.' The article highlights the city's power to lower speed limits to 20 mph, granted by the state legislature, but points out that local officials did not mention this in their initial responses. The crash underscores the risks of speeding and poor street design.
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Speeding Driver Kills Two Pedestrians in Astoria,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-12
7
Distracted SUV Driver Injures Man on 119 Avenue▸Aug 7 - Westbound Jeep SUV driver hit a 24-year-old man on 119 Avenue in Queens, outside an intersection. Police recorded driver inattention. He suffered knee, lower-leg, and foot injuries. The driver was not reported injured. Police noted no damage to the SUV.
A driver in a 2022 Jeep SUV traveling west on 119 Avenue in Queens hit a 24-year-old pedestrian outside an intersection. The point of impact was the left front bumper. The pedestrian suffered injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" was listed as the contributing factor. Police noted no damage to the SUV. The driver’s injuries were not reported. After documenting driver inattention, the report placed the pedestrian "not at intersection" and marked "other actions in roadway." No other contributing factors were recorded.
6
Van Driver Backs Into Parked SUV, Five Hurt▸Aug 6 - A driver in a van backed into a parked SUV at 122-38 161 Place in Queens. Five occupants reported neck injuries. Police recorded Backing Unsafely.
A driver in a GMC van backed into a parked Audi SUV at 122-38 161 Place in Queens. According to the police report, five occupants—drivers and passengers—sustained neck injuries and reported whiplash. The report shows the van backing and the SUV parked at impact. Police recorded 'Backing Unsafely' by the driver as the contributing factor. The crash damaged the Audi’s front and the van’s rear. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
6
Adams Calls Midtown Rezoning Safety‑Boosting Housing Plan▸Aug 6 - Land Use committee cleared the Midtown South Mixed-Use rezoning on Aug 6. The plan unlocks over 9,500 homes, creates a car-free 34th Street busway and pedestrianized Broadway, and directs funds to the Garment District and street upgrades.
"To confront the citywide housing and affordability crisis, our city must build more homes and invest in housing solutions that allow generations of New Yorkers to remain in this city." -- Adrienne Adams
Bill: Midtown South Mixed-Use (MSMX) plan. File number: none provided. Status: Approved by the City Council Committee on Land Use on 2025-08-06; advances to a full Council vote. Committee: City Council Committee on Land Use. The matter, quoted in the record, calls to "redesignate 42 blocks between West 23rd and 40th Streets and Fifth and Eighth Avenues for housing development." Councilmembers Erik Bottcher and Keith Powers backed the plan; Speaker Adrienne Adams and Mayor Eric Adams issued supportive statements. The plan includes a car-free 34th Street busway, a fully pedestrianized Broadway, $122M for Garment District support and $340M for streets and transit. No safety impact assessment or safety note was provided in the record.
-
Midtown South rezoning proposal passes council land-use committee alongside community investment,
amny.com,
Published 2025-08-06
Aug 12 - A speeding car tore through Astoria. The driver struck two men at a coffee cart. All three died. Parked cars blocked sightlines. The street was narrow. Danger came fast and left devastation.
Streetsblog NYC (2025-08-12) reports an 84-year-old driver sped onto 42nd Street in Astoria, hitting two pedestrians and a coffee cart. The crash killed the driver and both men. Streetsblog notes, 'The block has several auto repair shops that leave cars parked all over the sidewalk, limiting visibility.' The article highlights the city's power to lower speed limits to 20 mph, granted by the state legislature, but points out that local officials did not mention this in their initial responses. The crash underscores the risks of speeding and poor street design.
- Speeding Driver Kills Two Pedestrians in Astoria, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2025-08-12
7
Distracted SUV Driver Injures Man on 119 Avenue▸Aug 7 - Westbound Jeep SUV driver hit a 24-year-old man on 119 Avenue in Queens, outside an intersection. Police recorded driver inattention. He suffered knee, lower-leg, and foot injuries. The driver was not reported injured. Police noted no damage to the SUV.
A driver in a 2022 Jeep SUV traveling west on 119 Avenue in Queens hit a 24-year-old pedestrian outside an intersection. The point of impact was the left front bumper. The pedestrian suffered injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" was listed as the contributing factor. Police noted no damage to the SUV. The driver’s injuries were not reported. After documenting driver inattention, the report placed the pedestrian "not at intersection" and marked "other actions in roadway." No other contributing factors were recorded.
6
Van Driver Backs Into Parked SUV, Five Hurt▸Aug 6 - A driver in a van backed into a parked SUV at 122-38 161 Place in Queens. Five occupants reported neck injuries. Police recorded Backing Unsafely.
A driver in a GMC van backed into a parked Audi SUV at 122-38 161 Place in Queens. According to the police report, five occupants—drivers and passengers—sustained neck injuries and reported whiplash. The report shows the van backing and the SUV parked at impact. Police recorded 'Backing Unsafely' by the driver as the contributing factor. The crash damaged the Audi’s front and the van’s rear. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
6
Adams Calls Midtown Rezoning Safety‑Boosting Housing Plan▸Aug 6 - Land Use committee cleared the Midtown South Mixed-Use rezoning on Aug 6. The plan unlocks over 9,500 homes, creates a car-free 34th Street busway and pedestrianized Broadway, and directs funds to the Garment District and street upgrades.
"To confront the citywide housing and affordability crisis, our city must build more homes and invest in housing solutions that allow generations of New Yorkers to remain in this city." -- Adrienne Adams
Bill: Midtown South Mixed-Use (MSMX) plan. File number: none provided. Status: Approved by the City Council Committee on Land Use on 2025-08-06; advances to a full Council vote. Committee: City Council Committee on Land Use. The matter, quoted in the record, calls to "redesignate 42 blocks between West 23rd and 40th Streets and Fifth and Eighth Avenues for housing development." Councilmembers Erik Bottcher and Keith Powers backed the plan; Speaker Adrienne Adams and Mayor Eric Adams issued supportive statements. The plan includes a car-free 34th Street busway, a fully pedestrianized Broadway, $122M for Garment District support and $340M for streets and transit. No safety impact assessment or safety note was provided in the record.
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Midtown South rezoning proposal passes council land-use committee alongside community investment,
amny.com,
Published 2025-08-06
Aug 7 - Westbound Jeep SUV driver hit a 24-year-old man on 119 Avenue in Queens, outside an intersection. Police recorded driver inattention. He suffered knee, lower-leg, and foot injuries. The driver was not reported injured. Police noted no damage to the SUV.
A driver in a 2022 Jeep SUV traveling west on 119 Avenue in Queens hit a 24-year-old pedestrian outside an intersection. The point of impact was the left front bumper. The pedestrian suffered injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" was listed as the contributing factor. Police noted no damage to the SUV. The driver’s injuries were not reported. After documenting driver inattention, the report placed the pedestrian "not at intersection" and marked "other actions in roadway." No other contributing factors were recorded.
6
Van Driver Backs Into Parked SUV, Five Hurt▸Aug 6 - A driver in a van backed into a parked SUV at 122-38 161 Place in Queens. Five occupants reported neck injuries. Police recorded Backing Unsafely.
A driver in a GMC van backed into a parked Audi SUV at 122-38 161 Place in Queens. According to the police report, five occupants—drivers and passengers—sustained neck injuries and reported whiplash. The report shows the van backing and the SUV parked at impact. Police recorded 'Backing Unsafely' by the driver as the contributing factor. The crash damaged the Audi’s front and the van’s rear. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
6
Adams Calls Midtown Rezoning Safety‑Boosting Housing Plan▸Aug 6 - Land Use committee cleared the Midtown South Mixed-Use rezoning on Aug 6. The plan unlocks over 9,500 homes, creates a car-free 34th Street busway and pedestrianized Broadway, and directs funds to the Garment District and street upgrades.
"To confront the citywide housing and affordability crisis, our city must build more homes and invest in housing solutions that allow generations of New Yorkers to remain in this city." -- Adrienne Adams
Bill: Midtown South Mixed-Use (MSMX) plan. File number: none provided. Status: Approved by the City Council Committee on Land Use on 2025-08-06; advances to a full Council vote. Committee: City Council Committee on Land Use. The matter, quoted in the record, calls to "redesignate 42 blocks between West 23rd and 40th Streets and Fifth and Eighth Avenues for housing development." Councilmembers Erik Bottcher and Keith Powers backed the plan; Speaker Adrienne Adams and Mayor Eric Adams issued supportive statements. The plan includes a car-free 34th Street busway, a fully pedestrianized Broadway, $122M for Garment District support and $340M for streets and transit. No safety impact assessment or safety note was provided in the record.
-
Midtown South rezoning proposal passes council land-use committee alongside community investment,
amny.com,
Published 2025-08-06
Aug 6 - A driver in a van backed into a parked SUV at 122-38 161 Place in Queens. Five occupants reported neck injuries. Police recorded Backing Unsafely.
A driver in a GMC van backed into a parked Audi SUV at 122-38 161 Place in Queens. According to the police report, five occupants—drivers and passengers—sustained neck injuries and reported whiplash. The report shows the van backing and the SUV parked at impact. Police recorded 'Backing Unsafely' by the driver as the contributing factor. The crash damaged the Audi’s front and the van’s rear. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
6
Adams Calls Midtown Rezoning Safety‑Boosting Housing Plan▸Aug 6 - Land Use committee cleared the Midtown South Mixed-Use rezoning on Aug 6. The plan unlocks over 9,500 homes, creates a car-free 34th Street busway and pedestrianized Broadway, and directs funds to the Garment District and street upgrades.
"To confront the citywide housing and affordability crisis, our city must build more homes and invest in housing solutions that allow generations of New Yorkers to remain in this city." -- Adrienne Adams
Bill: Midtown South Mixed-Use (MSMX) plan. File number: none provided. Status: Approved by the City Council Committee on Land Use on 2025-08-06; advances to a full Council vote. Committee: City Council Committee on Land Use. The matter, quoted in the record, calls to "redesignate 42 blocks between West 23rd and 40th Streets and Fifth and Eighth Avenues for housing development." Councilmembers Erik Bottcher and Keith Powers backed the plan; Speaker Adrienne Adams and Mayor Eric Adams issued supportive statements. The plan includes a car-free 34th Street busway, a fully pedestrianized Broadway, $122M for Garment District support and $340M for streets and transit. No safety impact assessment or safety note was provided in the record.
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Midtown South rezoning proposal passes council land-use committee alongside community investment,
amny.com,
Published 2025-08-06
Aug 6 - Land Use committee cleared the Midtown South Mixed-Use rezoning on Aug 6. The plan unlocks over 9,500 homes, creates a car-free 34th Street busway and pedestrianized Broadway, and directs funds to the Garment District and street upgrades.
"To confront the citywide housing and affordability crisis, our city must build more homes and invest in housing solutions that allow generations of New Yorkers to remain in this city." -- Adrienne Adams
Bill: Midtown South Mixed-Use (MSMX) plan. File number: none provided. Status: Approved by the City Council Committee on Land Use on 2025-08-06; advances to a full Council vote. Committee: City Council Committee on Land Use. The matter, quoted in the record, calls to "redesignate 42 blocks between West 23rd and 40th Streets and Fifth and Eighth Avenues for housing development." Councilmembers Erik Bottcher and Keith Powers backed the plan; Speaker Adrienne Adams and Mayor Eric Adams issued supportive statements. The plan includes a car-free 34th Street busway, a fully pedestrianized Broadway, $122M for Garment District support and $340M for streets and transit. No safety impact assessment or safety note was provided in the record.
- Midtown South rezoning proposal passes council land-use committee alongside community investment, amny.com, Published 2025-08-06