Linden Boulevard Bleeds While City Hall Sleeps

Council bill slashes legal parking time for big rigs. Ninety minutes max for tractor-trailers. Three hours for other commercial trucks. Streets clear faster. Heavy metal moves on.

Int 1069-2024, now in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, was introduced September 26, 2024. The bill reads: "reducing the maximum time commercial vehicles may park." Sponsored by Kevin C. Riley and 23 others, it limits parking to three hours for most commercial vehicles, and 90 minutes for tractor-trailers, unless signs say otherwise. The law takes effect 120 days after passage. Council aims to keep streets less clogged by oversized trucks. No safety analyst note was provided, but the bill targets long-term truck storage on city streets.

• File Int 1069-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2024-09-26

Council ends jaywalking penalties. Pedestrians now cross anywhere, any time. No summons. Law strips drivers of excuses. Streets shift. Power tilts to people on foot.

Int 0346-2024, now enacted, rewrites New York’s pedestrian rules. The bill, heard by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, passed on September 26, 2024, and became law on October 26, 2024. Its title: “A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to pedestrian crossing guidelines and right of way.” Sponsored by Council Member Tiffany Cabán and co-sponsored by Narcisse, Won, Hanif, Hudson, and Restler, the law lets pedestrians cross streets anywhere, even against signals. No more tickets for crossing outside crosswalks. The Department of Transportation must educate all street users on new rights and responsibilities. The law removes a tool police used to target walkers. It shifts blame from people on foot to the system and those behind the wheel.

• File Int 0346-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2024-09-26

SUV hit a 22-year-old e-scooter rider on Baisley Boulevard. The rider suffered a fractured knee and leg. Police cite failure to yield and confusion. The rider stayed conscious. No vehicle damage reported.

A 22-year-old man riding an e-scooter was struck by an SUV on Baisley Boulevard in Queens. According to the police report, the crash involved "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" by the SUV driver and "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion." The SUV hit the rider with its right front bumper. The e-scooter rider suffered a fracture and dislocation to his knee, lower leg, and foot, but remained conscious and was not ejected. The SUV driver was licensed and driving straight. The report highlights the SUV driver's failure to yield as a key factor, with rider confusion also noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4757608 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-05

A sedan traveling north struck an e-bike rider heading west on 197 Street in Queens. The e-bike driver suffered elbow and lower arm injuries, experiencing shock and minor bleeding. The sedan sustained right front quarter panel damage.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 15:55 on 197 Street in Queens. A sedan traveling north and an e-bike moving west collided, with impact on the sedan's right front quarter panel and the e-bike's center front end. The e-bike driver, a 30-year-old male, was injured with elbow, lower arm, and hand trauma, reported as injury severity 3, and was in shock with minor bleeding. The sedan driver was licensed and driving straight ahead. The report lists the e-bike driver's contributing factors as unspecified and the sedan driver's contributing factors as unspecified. No explicit driver errors like Failure to Yield or speeding were noted in the report. The e-bike sustained no damage. The focus remains on the collision dynamics and injuries without victim blame.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4756160 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-05

A sedan starting from parking struck a skateboarder traveling west on Linden Boulevard. The skateboarder, an 18-year-old male, suffered injuries to his entire body and was left in shock. The sedan sustained damage to its left front bumper.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Linden Boulevard in Queens at 20:10. A sedan, traveling west and starting from parking, collided with a skateboarder also traveling west. The point of impact was the sedan's left front bumper and the skateboard's center front end. The skateboarder, an 18-year-old male, was injured across his entire body and experienced shock. He was not ejected from his vehicle, and no safety equipment was reported. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the skateboarder but does not specify driver errors or contributing factors for the sedan. The sedan had one occupant, and the skateboarder was licensed in New York. The collision caused damage to the sedan's left front bumper and the skateboard's front end.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4759238 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-05

Two sedans collided on Murdock Avenue in Queens. The driver of the striking vehicle suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Police cite following too closely as the primary cause. Both vehicles sustained front and rear-end damage in the impact.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 16:30 on Murdock Avenue in Queens involving two sedans traveling west. The striking vehicle, a 2018 Nissan, was going straight ahead and hit the rear of a 2024 Hyundai that was slowing or stopping. The impact was centered on the front end of the Nissan and the back end of the Hyundai. The driver of the Nissan, a 21-year-old male occupant, was injured with neck pain and whiplash but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The police report identifies 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor for the collision. There is no mention of any victim behavior contributing to the crash. The damage to both vehicles was consistent with a rear-end collision caused by the trailing vehicle's failure to maintain a safe distance.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4755535 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-05

An SUV rear-ended an e-bike on Farmers Boulevard. Both SUV occupants suffered leg bruises. The crash highlights the danger for cyclists when cars strike from behind.

According to the police report, a northbound Jeep SUV collided with a northbound e-bike on Farmers Boulevard at 99 Avenue in Queens. The SUV's left rear bumper hit the e-bike's center front. The SUV driver, a 47-year-old man, and the front passenger, a 46-year-old woman, both sustained contusions and lower body injuries. Both were conscious and restrained by lap belts and harnesses. The e-bike rider's condition is not detailed in the report. No driver errors or specific contributing factors such as failure to yield or distraction are listed. The report does not attribute fault to the e-bike rider.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4754047 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-05

A sedan slammed into another car on 115 Avenue. A 66-year-old woman in the back seat took the hit. Driver inattention caused the crash. She left with back injuries. Metal twisted. Streets stayed dangerous.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling north on 115 Avenue in Queens collided with a westbound vehicle at 11:40 a.m. The sedan struck the other car's left front bumper. A 66-year-old woman riding in the right rear seat of the sedan was injured in the crash, suffering back injuries but remaining conscious. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor. No actions by the injured passenger contributed to the crash. The impact damaged the front ends of both vehicles. The injured passenger was wearing a lap belt and was not ejected.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4751873 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-05

City law now forces DOT to reveal where bikes and scooters go. Streets and bridges, protected or not. Data goes public. Riders’ movement, danger, and safety projects laid bare. No more hiding the facts.

Int 0745-2024, now enacted, came through the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. It was introduced April 11, 2024, and passed on August 15, 2024. The law orders the Department of Transportation to post current bicycle and micromobility ridership data online, updated monthly or at least yearly. The matter summary reads: 'requiring the department of transportation to provide information about bicycle and other micromobility device activity.' Council Member Selvena N. Brooks-Powers led as primary sponsor, joined by Farías, Restler, Hudson, Schulman, and others. The law demands transparency on where riders travel and what DOT does to keep them safe. This opens the books on bike movement and exposes gaps in protection.

• File Int 0745-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2024-08-15

A 41-year-old woman driving a sedan suffered a fractured shoulder and dislocation after colliding with parked vehicles on 110 Avenue in Queens. Alcohol involvement was noted, and the driver was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on 110 Avenue in Queens at 7:00 PM involving a 2024 Kia sedan traveling southbound. The driver, a 41-year-old female, was injured with a fractured and dislocated shoulder but remained conscious and was not ejected from the vehicle. The sedan struck the left side doors of two parked sedans, a 2007 BMW and a 2009 Lincoln, causing damage to the front center end of the Kia. The report cites alcohol involvement as a contributing factor to the crash. No other driver errors or victim behaviors were specified. The injured driver was not using any safety equipment at the time. The collision highlights the dangers posed by impaired driving and the risks of impacting parked vehicles in urban settings.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4752284 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-05

Two sedans collided on Francis Lewis Boulevard in Queens. A 21-year-old female driver suffered knee and lower leg abrasions. Police cited unsafe speed and other vehicular factors as causes. Both vehicles sustained right front bumper damage in the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Francis Lewis Boulevard near 115 Avenue in Queens at 16:20. Two sedans collided, one making a left turn and the other traveling straight ahead. The 21-year-old female driver of the turning sedan was injured, sustaining abrasions to her knee, lower leg, and foot. She was conscious and wearing a lap belt at the time. The report lists 'Other Vehicular' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors, indicating driver errors related to vehicle operation. Both vehicles suffered damage to their right front bumpers. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors. The collision highlights risks from unsafe speed and vehicle maneuvering errors in Queens traffic.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4747701 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-05

A 44-year-old woman crossing at a marked crosswalk was struck by a vehicle backing south on Farmers Boulevard. The impact caused neck injuries. According to the police report, the driver’s unsafe backing was the primary cause of the collision.

At 16:20, a 44-year-old female pedestrian was crossing Farmers Boulevard at a marked crosswalk when she was struck by a vehicle traveling south that was backing up. According to the police report, the driver’s action of "Backing Unsafely" was cited twice as the contributing factor to the crash. The vehicle impacted the pedestrian at the center back end, causing neck injuries classified as severity level 3. The pedestrian was conscious and complained of internal injuries. The report explicitly identifies driver error in backing unsafely as the cause, with no contributing factors attributed to the pedestrian’s behavior. This crash highlights the dangers posed by vehicles reversing in areas with pedestrian traffic.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4747706 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-05

Two sedans collided on Hannibal Street in Queens. The rear vehicle struck the front car’s center back end. An 11-year-old girl in the rear sedan suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Slippery pavement and tailgating caused the crash.

According to the police report, two sedans traveling north on Hannibal Street collided at 2:30 p.m. The rear vehicle impacted the center back end of the front vehicle. The report cites "Following Too Closely" and "Pavement Slippery" as contributing factors. An 11-year-old female occupant in the rear sedan, secured with a lap belt and harness, sustained neck injuries and whiplash. She was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. Both drivers were licensed in New York. The collision’s impact and driver error—specifically tailgating on slippery pavement—led to the child's injuries. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4746548 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-05

Two sedans collided on 120 Avenue in Queens late at night. The driver, impaired by alcohol and distracted by a handheld phone, struck a stopped vehicle. Both occupants of the rear vehicle suffered head and neck injuries, including whiplash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 23:53 on 120 Avenue in Queens. A sedan traveling east struck the rear end of another eastbound sedan that was stopped in traffic. The driver of the striking vehicle was a 32-year-old male occupant who was injured, suffering head injuries and whiplash. The report lists 'Alcohol Involvement' and 'Cell Phone (hand-Held)' as contributing factors, indicating driver impairment and distraction. The second vehicle, carrying two occupants including a 28-year-old front passenger, also sustained injuries, including neck pain and whiplash. Both occupants were conscious and restrained with lap belts and harnesses. The collision point was the center front end of the striking vehicle impacting the center back end of the stopped vehicle. The report highlights driver errors related to alcohol use and phone distraction as primary causes of the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4743715 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-05

Three sedans slammed together in Queens. A young woman behind the wheel took a blow to the head. Police blame drivers for tailgating. Metal twisted. One driver left in shock.

According to the police report, three sedans crashed on Linden Boulevard near 195 Street in Queens at 14:10. A 24-year-old female driver suffered head injuries and whiplash. She was not ejected and wore a lap belt and harness. The report lists 'Following Too Closely' as the cause for both trailing vehicles, showing clear driver error. The collision left one driver in shock. Vehicle damage included front and rear impacts. No other contributing factors or victim fault are noted in the data.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4741625 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-05

A southbound SUV struck the rear of a sedan making a right turn on Springfield Boulevard in Queens. The sedan driver, an 82-year-old man, suffered abrasions and injuries to his elbow and lower arm. Police cite following too closely as the cause.

According to the police report, at 16:20 on Springfield Boulevard in Queens, a Nissan SUV traveling southbound struck the center back end of a Toyota sedan that was making a right turn. The impact occurred at the sedan's rear center, damaging the vehicle's back end and the SUV's right front bumper. The sedan driver, an 82-year-old male occupant, was injured with abrasions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. He was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The police report identifies 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor to the crash. No other driver errors or victim behaviors are noted. The collision highlights the dangers of insufficient following distance in vehicle-to-vehicle crashes.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4739306 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-05

A moped driver without a license made a left turn and collided with a sedan traveling east on 202 Street in Queens. The sedan’s right rear quarter was struck. The moped driver suffered abrasions and injuries to his arm and hand.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 17:51 on 202 Street near 119 Avenue in Queens. The moped driver, unlicensed and traveling west while making a left turn, struck the right rear quarter panel of a 2023 Tesla sedan moving east. The report cites 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage' as a contributing factor. The moped driver, a 29-year-old male occupant, was injured with abrasions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. He was not ejected from the vehicle and was not using any safety equipment. The sedan had two occupants and sustained damage to its right rear quarter panel. The report highlights driver errors by the moped operator, including unlicensed driving and aggressive maneuvers, as central to the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4739309 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-05

A 36-year-old woman was injured at a Queens intersection when a sedan making a left turn struck her. The driver’s inattention caused the collision, leaving the pedestrian semiconscious with arm injuries. The vehicle showed no damage despite the impact.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling northwest on Lucas Street in Queens was making a left turn when it struck a 36-year-old female pedestrian crossing the intersection. The pedestrian was injured, sustaining elbow, lower arm, and hand injuries, and was found semiconscious at the scene. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor for the crash, repeated twice, indicating a clear failure on the driver's part to maintain focus. The vehicle's point of impact was the left front bumper, yet the vehicle sustained no damage. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal or crosswalk, but the report does not list this as a contributing factor. The driver’s distraction directly led to the collision and the pedestrian’s injuries.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4740660 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-05

An SUV struck a sedan’s right side on Nashville Boulevard. The sedan driver, a woman, suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Police cite driver inattention and other vehicular factors. Both vehicles were moving straight.

According to the police report, a 2024 SUV and a 2015 sedan collided on Nashville Boulevard in Queens. The SUV hit the right side doors of the sedan. The sedan’s 35-year-old female driver was injured, sustaining neck injuries and whiplash. She was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Other Vehicular' as contributing factors. Both vehicles were traveling straight before the crash. The report does not cite any victim actions as contributing to the collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4735082 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-05

Senate backs S 9752. Mt. Vernon gets green light for up to 20 school speed zones. Law aims to slow cars near kids. Most senators vote yes. A few say no. Streets may change. Danger remains for the young.

Senate Bill S 9752, sponsored by Jamaal Bailey, authorizes Mt. Vernon to launch a school speed zone demonstration program, with up to twenty zones allowed. The bill passed the Senate on June 7, 2024, during a committee vote. The matter title reads: 'Authorizes the city of Mt. Vernon to establish a school speed zone demonstration program; authorizes installation in no more than twenty school speed zones in such city.' Bailey and a majority of senators voted yes, while a handful opposed. The bill targets speeding near schools, a known threat to children and other vulnerable road users. No formal safety analyst note was provided.

• File S 9752, Open States, Published 2024-06-07