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Council orders DOT to repaint pavement lines within five days after resurfacing. Delays must be explained to the public. Clear markings mean fewer deadly gaps for walkers and riders.

Int 1160-2025, now enacted, passed the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and full Council in February 2025. The law demands the Department of Transportation install pavement markings or temporary lines within five business days after any street resurfacing. If DOT misses the deadline, it must notify the public and explain the delay. The bill’s matter title: 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to installing pavement markings.' Council Member Farah N. Louis led as primary sponsor, joined by Brannan, Schulman, Banks, Farías, Carr, and Ariola. The law took effect March 15, 2025. Timely markings close the deadly window when streets lack crosswalks and lanes, protecting people on foot and bike.

• File Int 1160-2025, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2025-02-13

A car struck an underpass on Belt Parkway. Metal twisted. A woman, 27, died at the hospital. A man survived. Police do not know who drove. The wreck left questions. The system failed to protect its passengers.

According to NY Daily News (published February 8, 2025), a single-car crash on Queens’ Belt Parkway killed a 27-year-old woman and injured a 30-year-old man. The white Toyota sedan hit an underpass near 225th Street around 3:50 a.m. Both occupants were found outside the wreck when police arrived. Investigators are unsure who was driving at the time of impact: 'Since both occupants were out of the car at the time of the crash, investigators haven't figured out who was driving, police said.' The woman died at Long Island Jewish Hospital-Valley Stream; the man was expected to survive. The article highlights ongoing uncertainty about driver identity and underscores the persistent risks on city highways, especially where loss of vehicle control leads to deadly outcomes. The investigation continues.

• Woman Killed In Queens Parkway Crash, NY Daily News, Published 2025-02-08

A man slammed his Mercedes into a stopped car on the Whitestone Expressway. The impact threw an MTA worker onto the pavement. The driver ran. The worker died. Police found the abandoned car. The driver had no license.

NY Daily News reported on February 5, 2025, that James Vennitti, 63, was arrested for a deadly hit-and-run on the Whitestone Expressway in Queens. On February 10, 2024, Vennitti allegedly rear-ended David Berney, 43, after Berney and another driver stopped in the middle lane following a minor collision. The crash threw Berney from his car, killing him at the scene. The other driver was injured. Vennitti, unlicensed, abandoned his Mercedes and fled on foot. Police arrested him a year later. A grand jury indicted Vennitti for leaving the scene of a fatal crash and driving without a license. The case highlights the lethal risk of unlicensed driving and the dangers of stopped vehicles on high-speed roads.

• Unlicensed Driver Flees Queens Fatal Crash, NY Daily News, Published 2025-02-05

Two vehicles crashed on 116 Avenue in Queens, injuring a front-seat passenger. The SUV struck the sedan’s right front bumper with its left front. The passenger suffered back contusions but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 7:30 on 116 Avenue in Queens involving a 2019 Ford SUV traveling west and a 2014 Nissan sedan traveling north. The point of impact was the left front bumper of the SUV and the right front bumper of the sedan. The report cites 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor, indicating driver error in failing to obey traffic signals or signs. A 37-year-old male front passenger in the sedan was injured, sustaining back contusions. He was conscious and properly restrained with a lap belt and harness. Both drivers were licensed and traveling straight ahead before the collision. The report does not list any victim behaviors as contributing factors, focusing on driver disregard for traffic control as the cause.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4788442 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A Toyota RAV4 jumped the curb on 90th Avenue, slammed into a garage, and collapsed the structure. The driver, Mamadou Barry, was trapped. First responders pulled him out, but he died at the hospital. No other injuries reported.

According to NY Daily News (2025-01-22), Mamadou Barry, 63, was driving his Toyota RAV4 along 90th Ave. in Jamaica, Queens, around 5:20 a.m. when he lost control, hopped a curb at 143rd St., and crashed into a detached garage. The impact caused the garage to collapse onto both his SUV and a parked, unoccupied Prius. Police said Barry was trapped and later died at Jamaica Hospital. The article notes, 'he lost control of the SUV, which went crashing into a detached garage in Queens, police said.' Family members stated Barry had no known medical issues. The cause of the crash remains unclear. No other injuries were reported. The incident highlights the dangers faced by drivers and bystanders in residential areas where structures sit close to the street.

• Uber Driver Dies in Queens Crash, NY Daily News, Published 2025-01-22

An 11-year-old boy playing in the roadway was struck by an SUV traveling west on 142 Street. The vehicle’s right front quarter panel made impact. Limited driver visibility contributed to the crash, leaving the child with abrasions and leg injuries.

According to the police report, an 11-year-old pedestrian was injured after being struck by a 2020 Lexus SUV traveling westbound on 142 Street near Rockaway Boulevard. The point of impact was the vehicle’s right front quarter panel. The child, described as playing in the roadway at an intersection, suffered abrasions and injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot. The report cites 'View Obstructed/Limited' as a contributing factor to the crash, indicating the driver’s impaired visibility played a critical role. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The pedestrian’s behavior was noted but not listed as a contributing factor. Vehicle damage was confined to the right front quarter panel, underscoring the point of collision. This incident highlights the dangers posed by limited driver sight lines in areas where children may be present.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4787085 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A sedan turned left on Linden. A cyclist rode straight. Metal slammed flesh. The rider, twenty-seven, flew. His leg shattered. Blood spread on cold asphalt. The driver’s improper lane use left pain behind.

A crash at Linden Boulevard and 155th Street in Queens left a 27-year-old cyclist with severe leg injuries. According to the police report, a 1996 Honda sedan was making a left turn while the cyclist was going straight. The report lists 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as the contributing factor. The narrative states: 'A 1996 Honda turned left. A bike came straight. Metal hit bone. The rider, 27, flew. No helmet. His leg crushed. He lay conscious on cold asphalt, bleeding into the gray morning.' The sedan’s left front bumper struck the center front of the bicycle. The cyclist was ejected and suffered crush injuries to his lower leg. The police report notes the cyclist was not wearing a helmet, but does not cite cyclist behavior as a cause.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4785029 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

New York rolls out sweeping traffic laws for 2025. Charter bus seatbelts, lower speed limits, and congestion pricing hit the streets. Senator Sanders and Governor Hochul push for safer roads. School zones, bridges, and bus riders see new protections. Change comes fast.

On December 31, 2024, New York announced new transportation laws for 2025. Senator James Sanders sponsored a ban on car lease turn-in fees, stating, "The legislation prohibits charging a turn-in fee at the expiration of the term of a vehicle lease, the basis of which is solely for administrative, handling or clerical charges." Governor Kathy Hochul signed this and other safety bills into law. Charter bus passengers ages 8 to 16 must now wear seatbelts, a response to a fatal crash in Orange County. Sammy's Law, enacted in 2024, lets the city lower speed limits to 20 mph, and even 10 mph on redesigned streets. The Department of Transportation will target 250 locations, focusing on school zones. The MTA launches congestion pricing in Manhattan, with funds set for transit upgrades. Hochul said, "These enhancements to our roads and bridges will improve mobility for motorists, pedestrians and cyclists alike."

• These are new traffic laws in New York slated for 2025, amny.com, Published 2024-12-31

A sedan traveling north struck its own driver, a 45-year-old woman, causing whole-body injuries and shock. The impact hit the vehicle’s center front end. The driver was not ejected but suffered serious trauma inside the car.

According to the police report, a 45-year-old female driver in Queens was injured when her 2012 Hyundai sedan, traveling north, experienced a collision impacting the center front end of the vehicle. The driver, who was the sole occupant, sustained injuries to her entire body and was reported to be in shock. The report lists no contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The driver was not ejected from the vehicle. Vehicle damage was confined to the center front end, indicating a frontal impact. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved, and no additional contributing factors were cited in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4782949 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A sedan struck a 26-year-old man crossing Foch Blvd with the signal. He suffered arm injuries, minor bleeding, and shock. The car hit him while turning left. The street marked him vulnerable. The system failed.

According to the police report, a 26-year-old male pedestrian was injured at Foch Blvd and Merrick Blvd in Queens at 9:30 AM. He was crossing with the signal when a 2016 Nissan sedan, heading east and making a left turn, struck him with its right front bumper. The pedestrian suffered injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand, with minor bleeding and shock. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The crash highlights the persistent risk to pedestrians from turning vehicles at city intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4782954 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A man lies unconscious with head injuries after a sedan struck him on 116 Avenue in Queens. The vehicle’s left front bumper made impact. Despite no visible vehicle damage, the pedestrian suffered serious trauma and minor bleeding, according to police.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on 116 Avenue struck a male pedestrian, who was rendered unconscious with head injuries and minor bleeding. The point of impact was the vehicle’s left front bumper. The vehicle, a 2019 Ford sedan, showed no visible damage after the crash. The pedestrian’s exact location and actions at the time remain unspecified. The report does not list any contributing driver errors or pedestrian behaviors, but the severity of the pedestrian’s injuries highlights the systemic danger posed by vehicle collisions. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The absence of vehicle damage contrasts sharply with the pedestrian’s serious injury, underscoring the vulnerability of those outside vehicles in such crashes.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4776708 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A sedan collision injured a 32-year-old male passenger in Queens. Impact to the right rear quarter panel caused contusions and lower leg trauma. The passenger remained conscious and was not ejected. Driver errors were not specified in the report.

According to the police report, a 32-year-old male occupant seated as the right rear passenger in a vehicle was injured in a crash on 145 Street near 119 Avenue in Queens at 3:00 PM. The injured passenger sustained contusions and injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot, with an injury severity rated as moderate (3). The passenger was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The collision involved a 2013 Infiniti sedan with damage to its right rear quarter panel. The police report does not list any contributing driver errors or factors such as failure to yield or speeding. No victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors. The report focuses on the impact location and injuries sustained by the passenger, highlighting the vulnerability of vehicle occupants even without clear driver fault identified.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4776688 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A sedan struck the rear of a bus on 118 Ave in Queens, injuring a 65-year-old female passenger. The collision caused back injuries and whiplash. Police cited the sedan driver’s failure to maintain safe distance as the cause.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 18:10 on 118 Ave near Guy R Brewer Blvd in Queens. A sedan traveling south struck the center back end of a southbound bus. The bus had two occupants, and the sedan had one licensed male driver. The impact injured a 65-year-old female passenger on the bus, who suffered back injuries and whiplash, secured by a lap belt and not ejected. The report identifies "Following Too Closely" as the contributing factor, indicating the sedan driver failed to maintain a safe distance behind the bus. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. The collision highlights driver error in maintaining proper following distance, resulting in injury to a vulnerable passenger.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4776475 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

Two sedans collided at Rockaway Blvd and 142 St. One driver suffered head injuries and shock, complaining of pain and nausea. Impact occurred as one vehicle went straight north and the other made a left turn. Both cars damaged on left bumpers.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 13:00 on Rockaway Blvd near 142 St. Two sedans were involved: a 2016 BMW traveling north going straight ahead and a 2012 Nissan making a left turn. The point of impact was the left front bumper of the BMW and the left rear bumper of the Nissan. One driver, a 63-year-old male occupant, sustained head injuries and was in shock, complaining of pain and nausea. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not specify driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors. Both vehicles sustained damage to their left bumpers, indicating a side-impact collision during the left turn maneuver.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4774909 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

Steel met steel at Inwood and 123rd. A Lexus and Ford collided. A young woman’s spine broke beneath the belt. The light was missed. The crush came fast. The pain stayed longer. Traffic control was disregarded. The system failed her.

A violent collision unfolded at the corner of Inwood Street and 123rd Avenue in Queens, where a Lexus SUV and a Ford sedan struck each other, according to the police report. The crash occurred at 8:20 a.m. and left a 28-year-old woman, the driver of the Lexus, with a broken spine and crush injuries. She remained conscious at the scene. The police report explicitly cites 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor, indicating that at least one driver failed to obey a traffic signal or sign. The narrative states, 'The light was missed. The crush came fast.' No contributing factors were attributed to the injured driver’s actions. The crash highlights the lethal consequences when drivers disregard traffic controls, turning intersections into sites of sudden violence.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4776461 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A speeding SUV hit a sedan on 111 Ave. The sedan’s driver and passenger suffered head and neck injuries. A pedestrian at the intersection was hurt. Unsafe speed and failure to yield caused the crash.

According to the police report, a 2019 Lincoln SUV traveling east on 111 Ave near Sutphin Blvd struck the left side of a northbound 2019 Nissan sedan at 22:30 in Queens. The SUV’s right front bumper hit the sedan’s doors. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors by the SUV driver. The sedan’s 29-year-old female driver suffered head injuries and minor bleeding. The 22-year-old female front passenger sustained neck trauma and whiplash. Both were restrained. A 32-year-old male pedestrian at the intersection, not in the roadway, suffered back injuries and whiplash. The crash’s central causes were speeding and failure to yield.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4774327 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

Two sedans collided on Foch Blvd in Queens. Both drivers traveled westbound. One driver suffered neck injury and whiplash. Police cite following too closely as cause. No vehicle damage reported. Injured driver remained conscious and restrained by seatbelt.

According to the police report, two sedans traveling westbound on Foch Blvd in Queens collided at 3:30 PM. The report identifies 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor to the crash. One driver, a 33-year-old male, was injured with neck pain and whiplash but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. Both vehicles showed no damage or point of impact, indicating a low-speed collision. The female driver of the other sedan was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The report does not list any victim behaviors as contributing factors. The crash underscores the dangers of tailgating even at moderate speeds, resulting in injury without visible vehicle damage.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4773037 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A southbound SUV struck a westbound sedan at 122 Avenue in Queens. The SUV driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Police cited failure to yield right-of-way as the cause. Both drivers were licensed women, one injured, one unhurt.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 8:10 AM on 122 Avenue in Queens. A 2011 Chevrolet SUV traveling south collided with a 2019 Hyundai sedan traveling west. The point of impact was the SUV's left front bumper and the sedan's center front end. The SUV driver, a 50-year-old licensed female occupant, sustained neck injuries and complained of whiplash but was not ejected and remained conscious. The police report identifies 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor to the collision. Both drivers were licensed in New York. The report does not list any victim behaviors as contributing factors. Vehicle damage was concentrated on the SUV's left side doors and the sedan's front end. A third parked vehicle was damaged but unoccupied.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4770848 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A moped driver collided with a sedan on Linden Blvd in Queens. The moped struck the sedan’s right rear quarter panel. The moped driver suffered knee and lower leg injuries. Police cited unsafe speed and traffic control disregard as causes.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 1:41 AM on Linden Blvd near Sutphin Blvd in Queens. A 34-year-old male moped driver, unlicensed and traveling north, collided with an eastbound sedan. The moped impacted the sedan’s right rear quarter panel with its left front bumper. The moped driver sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, classified as injury severity level 3, including contusions and bruises. The report identifies the moped driver’s unsafe speed and disregard for traffic control as contributing factors. The sedan driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. No victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors. The crash highlights the dangers posed by unlicensed drivers operating at unsafe speeds and failing to obey traffic controls.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4767654 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

Two sedans crashed head-on on 143 Street near Rockaway Boulevard in Queens. Both drivers were male and licensed. One driver suffered a head abrasion. Alcohol involvement was a noted factor in the collision, which occurred around 2:30 a.m.

According to the police report, two sedans traveling in opposite directions on 143 Street collided head-on at the center front ends of their vehicles. The crash occurred around 2:30 a.m. in Queens near Rockaway Boulevard. Both drivers were male, licensed in New York, and driving straight ahead at the time of impact. One driver, a 26-year-old male occupant, sustained a head abrasion and was conscious but injured. The report explicitly cites alcohol involvement as a contributing factor to the crash. No other driver errors or victim behaviors were specified. Neither driver was ejected, and both vehicles sustained front-end damage. The report focuses on the systemic danger posed by impaired driving in this collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4766285 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04