Hollis Bleeds While City Waits: Slow the Cars, Save a Life

Mar 5 - Two sedans collided on 202 Street in Queens. A 7-year-old girl, a rear-seat passenger, suffered a head contusion. The crash involved a failure to yield right-of-way. Both vehicles sustained front and side damage in the impact.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 14:25 on 202 Street near 100 Avenue in Queens. Two sedans, one traveling north and the other east, collided with impact on the center front end of the northbound vehicle and the right side doors of the eastbound vehicle. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor, indicating driver error. A 7-year-old female occupant in the right rear seat of one sedan was injured, sustaining a head contusion but remained conscious and was secured by a lap belt and harness. Both drivers were licensed females from New York. The collision caused significant damage to the front and side of the vehicles. The report does not list any victim behavior as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4707324 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Feb 28 - Council bill pushes DOT to let schools, centers, and institutions use streets outside their doors. More people, less traffic. Streets shift from cars to community. Still in committee.

Int 0450-2024 sits with the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure since February 28, 2024. The bill orders DOT to create a program letting community centers, schools, arts, and religious institutions use adjacent outdoor spaces. The matter title reads: 'requiring the department of transportation to establish a program to allow community centers, schools, arts and cultural institutions and religious institutions to use adjacent outdoor spaces.' Council Member Shekar Krishnan leads, joined by Stevens, Restler, Won, and others. The bill has not yet passed. If enacted, it could reclaim space from cars, giving it to people. No formal safety analysis yet, but the measure could mean safer, more vibrant streets for all.

• File Int 0450-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2024-02-28

Feb 28 - Council moves to form a board on school crossing guard deployment. NYPD, DOT, and DOE must report twice a year. The aim: more eyes on street danger where kids cross.

Bill Int 0448-2024 sits in the Committee on Public Safety after introduction on February 28, 2024. The bill, titled "A Local Law to amend the administrative code...in relation to an advisory board on crossing guard deployment," calls for NYPD, DOT, and DOE to join an advisory board. The board must send biannual reports on crossing guard needs to the Mayor, Council Speaker, and Police Commissioner. Council Member Kamillah Hanks leads as primary sponsor, joined by Stevens, Schulman, Salaam, and others. The Bronx Borough President requested the bill. The board’s reports could spotlight gaps and push for better protection at dangerous crossings.

• File Int 0448-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2024-02-28

Feb 28 - Council bill pushes demand-based parking in crowded boroughs. DOT must set rates, tweak with notice. Exempt vehicles dodge new fees. Streets may shift. Pedestrians and cyclists watch the curb.

Int 0474-2024 sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced February 28, 2024, by Julie Won and co-sponsored by Williams, Restler, Salaam, Bottcher, Riley, Brewer, Farías, and the Brooklyn Borough President. The bill orders DOT to create at least one dynamic parking zone per borough, with rates rising or falling by real-time demand. DOT must set the range before launch and give a week’s notice for changes. Vehicles with special permits stay exempt. The matter title reads: 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to establishing dynamic parking zones.' No safety analyst has assessed the impact on vulnerable road users.

• File Int 0474-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2024-02-28

Feb 28 - Council bill demands NYPD track every time cops use cars as weapons. No more hiding behind vague stats. Each crash, each injury, must be counted. The city moves closer to truth.

Int 0255-2024 sits in the Committee on Public Safety. Introduced February 28, 2024, by Council Member Lincoln Restler and co-sponsored by Hudson, Won, Hanif, Bottcher, Brewer, Avilés, Abreu, Ossé, Krishnan, Williams, Cabán, Nurse, Sanchez, and at the Brooklyn Borough President's request. The bill reads: 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code... in relation to use of force incidents involving police department use of a motor vehicle.' It forces the NYPD to report every use of a car to control a subject. No more lumping these acts with other force. The bill aims for hard numbers and real accountability. Vulnerable road users—pedestrians, cyclists, passengers—will no longer be invisible in police data.

• File Int 0255-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2024-02-28

Feb 28 - Council wants DOT to study how street design can keep commercial trucks out of residential blocks. The bill sits in committee. Streets should shelter people, not heavy traffic.

Int 0114-2024, now in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, was introduced on February 28, 2024. The bill orders the Department of Transportation to report on 'the utility and feasibility of using street design as a means to limit or reduce the use by commercial vehicles of streets in residential neighborhoods.' Jennifer Gutiérrez leads as primary sponsor, joined by Avilés, the Public Advocate, and others. The bill was referred to committee on the day of introduction. It demands a clear look at how design can push trucks off streets where people walk, bike, and live.

• File Int 0114-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2024-02-28

Feb 28 - Council bill would pay up to $1,000 for tips that help catch hit-and-run drivers who injure or kill. Police and city workers are barred from rewards. The measure targets unsolved crashes that leave victims behind.

Int 0143-2024, now in the Committee on Public Safety, was introduced February 28, 2024. The bill states: 'establishing a reward for individuals who provide information leading to the apprehension, prosecution or conviction of a person who seriously injures or kills another individual in a hit-and-run accident.' Council Member Rita C. Joseph leads as primary sponsor, joined by Brooks-Powers, Narcisse, Vernikov, Louis, Bottcher, Hudson, Gennaro, and Williams. The bill excludes law enforcement and city employees from eligibility. The aim is to mobilize the public to help solve hit-and-run cases, many of which remain unsolved, and bring justice for victims.

• File Int 0143-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2024-02-28

Feb 28 - Council targets repair shops and rentals clogging city streets with business vehicles. Fines hit hard. Streets clear for people, not profit. Committee weighs next move.

Bill Int 0227-2024 sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure after its introduction on February 28, 2024. The measure, titled 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code...prohibiting certain commercial establishments from parking vehicles on city streets,' cracks down on auto shops, rental businesses, and gas stations using public streets for business parking. Council Members Nantasha M. Williams (primary sponsor), Vickie Paladino, Erik D. Bottcher, and Robert F. Holden back the bill. Violators face $250–$400 daily fines and possible impoundment. The law aims to reclaim curb space for the public, not private fleets. No safety analyst note was provided.

• File Int 0227-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2024-02-28

Feb 25 - A speeding sedan failed to yield while making a right turn, striking an SUV also turning right. Two occupants in the sedan suffered injuries, including a child passenger with leg wounds and the driver with facial trauma. Both were restrained and in shock.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 9:00 AM on 190 Street near Jamaica Avenue. The sedan, driven by a 32-year-old woman, was making a right turn northeast when it struck the center front end of a Toyota SUV also making a right turn east. The report cites 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors linked to the sedan driver. The sedan's left front quarter panel sustained damage. Two occupants in the sedan were injured: a 9-year-old male passenger in the right rear seat suffered knee, lower leg, and foot injuries and was restrained with a lap belt and harness; the driver sustained facial injuries. Both occupants experienced shock. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the passenger's behavior.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4704990 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Feb 8 - Council moves to force brighter sidewalks. Bill orders 500 corridors lit each year. Shadows shrink. Pedestrians gain ground. Committee holds the bill. Streets wait.

Int 0079-2024, now laid over in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, was introduced on February 8, 2024. The bill demands the city install pedestrian lighting in at least 500 commercial corridors per year, aiming for a minimum of 1 footcandle (11 lux) on every sidewalk. The matter title reads: 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to installation of pedestrian lighting fixtures.' Council Member Selvena N. Brooks-Powers leads as primary sponsor, joined by Restler, Krishnan, Bottcher, and others. The committee has not yet voted. The bill’s text sets clear targets for coverage and contiguity, but action is stalled. Vulnerable road users remain in the dark until the city acts.

• File Int 0079-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2024-02-08

Jan 11 - A 68-year-old man suffered a head injury and concussion after a distracted driver made a left turn and struck him in a marked crosswalk. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal at a Queens intersection when the impact occurred.

According to the police report, the crash happened at 18:16 on 187 Street near 90 Avenue in Queens. A vehicle traveling northeast was making a left turn when it struck a 68-year-old male pedestrian crossing in a marked crosswalk without a signal. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The pedestrian sustained a head injury and was incoherent, suffering a concussion. The vehicle's point of impact was the center front end, yet no vehicle damage was reported. The driver’s failure to maintain attention during the left turn directly led to the collision. No pedestrian behaviors were cited as contributing factors in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4696800 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jan 7 - Two vehicles crashed at 205 Place and 104 Avenue in Queens. The SUV struck the sedan’s front end. The sedan driver, a 30-year-old woman, suffered facial contusions. Police cited unsafe speed and traffic control disregard as causes.

At 12:45 PM in Queens, a collision occurred at 205 Place and 104 Avenue involving a 2008 Nissan SUV and a 2019 Honda sedan. According to the police report, the SUV was traveling east, and the sedan was traveling north, both going straight ahead when they collided. The SUV impacted the sedan’s center front end with its right front bumper. The sedan’s driver, a 30-year-old female occupant, sustained facial contusions and was conscious at the scene. Police identified 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors to the crash. The sedan driver was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The report highlights driver errors, specifically unsafe speed and failure to obey traffic controls, as primary causes of the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4694337 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Dec 20 - Two sedans crashed head-on and rear-quarter in Queens. Both drivers, men aged 41 and 25, suffered internal injuries to back and shoulder. Both were conscious but trapped or injured. Driver distraction caused the collision. One vehicle overturned on impact.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on 204 Street near Jamaica Avenue in Queens. Both drivers, a 41-year-old and a 25-year-old man, were injured. The older driver was trapped with back injuries, while the younger driver suffered shoulder and upper arm injuries. Both were conscious and wearing lap belts and harnesses. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor for both drivers. One sedan struck the center front end of the other, which was hit on the right rear quarter panel and overturned. The crash resulted from driver errors involving distraction, with no other factors noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4690793 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Dec 20 - Two sedans collided on 193 Street near Hillside Avenue in Queens. Both drivers were making right turns when impact occurred. A 59-year-old female driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash. The crash involved improper turning and driver distraction.

According to the police report, two sedans collided while both drivers were making right turns on 193 Street near Hillside Avenue in Queens. The impact occurred between the right rear quarter panel of one vehicle and the left front bumper of the other. A 59-year-old female driver was injured, sustaining neck injuries and whiplash. She was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The report lists 'Turning Improperly' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. No other injuries or victims were reported. Both drivers were licensed and operating vehicles registered in New York.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4689115 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Dec 12 - MTA plans $30 million for Queens bus overhaul. Eight new routes. More frequent service for thousands. Stops spaced farther apart. Most riders keep their stops. Councilmember Brooks-Powers doubts gains for her district. Borough President Richards backs the plan. Rollout not before 2025.

The MTA’s Queens Bus Network Redesign, announced December 12, 2023, proposes $30 million in service upgrades and expands local routes from 83 to 91. The plan, under review since 2020, aims to boost 10-minute-or-better service for 200,000 more residents, raising coverage from 60.1% to 68.9%. The official summary states the redesign will 'streamline and speed up service.' Council Transportation Chair Selvena Brooks-Powers voiced 'serious concerns' about disadvantages for her district, especially with congestion pricing. Queens Borough President Donovan Richards, once critical, now supports the draft after public outreach. State Senator Leroy Comrie noted Brooks-Powers wants clarity for her community, not outright rejection. The redesign awaits further input and is expected no sooner than 2025. No safety analyst has assessed the impact on vulnerable road users.

• MTA’s Queens Bus Redesign: $30M in Service, 8 More Routes, Skepticism from Brooks-Powers, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2023-12-12

Dec 11 - A 10-year-old boy was hit by a sedan while crossing outside an intersection in Queens. The driver, traveling south, struck the child with the vehicle’s front center. The boy suffered a hip and upper leg contusion but remained conscious.

According to the police report, a 10-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing a street outside a crosswalk in Queens. The sedan, driven by a licensed male driver traveling south, struck the child with the center front end of the vehicle. The report lists 'View Obstructed/Limited' as a contributing factor to the crash. The pedestrian suffered a contusion and bruising to the hip and upper leg but remained conscious. The vehicle sustained no damage. The report does not indicate any driver license issues or other violations. No pedestrian errors or safety equipment were noted as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4686603 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Dec 9 - A BMW SUV slammed into the back of a Tesla on 190 Street in Queens. The SUV driver, a 56-year-old man, suffered back injuries and whiplash. Police cited following too closely and driver distraction as causes. No one was ejected.

According to the police report, a BMW SUV traveling north on 190 Street rear-ended a Tesla going straight ahead. The SUV driver, a 56-year-old man, was injured with back pain and whiplash but remained conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists 'Following Too Closely' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The Tesla sustained damage to its left front bumper, while the SUV was damaged at the center back end. No other occupants were involved, and no ejections occurred.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4697928 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Nov 15 - A sedan hit a 60-year-old woman in a marked crosswalk at 188th Street and 90th Avenue. She lay unconscious, head bleeding. The car’s front end was crushed. The street fell silent. Only the cold and the blood remained.

A sedan struck a 60-year-old woman as she crossed 188th Street at 90th Avenue in Queens. According to the police report, the woman was in a marked crosswalk when the collision occurred. She suffered severe head lacerations and was found unconscious at the scene. The sedan’s center front end was heavily damaged. No driver errors were listed in the police report. The narrative describes the aftermath: 'She lay unconscious, head bleeding on the cold street. The car’s front was crushed. The morning was quiet again.' The data does not mention any contributing factors related to the driver or the pedestrian.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4679215 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Nov 13 - A 28-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and injured on 196 Street. The rider suffered a neck contusion and bruising. Police cited driver inattention and distraction as the cause. The cyclist wore no safety equipment and remained conscious after impact.

According to the police report, a 28-year-old male bicyclist was injured and ejected during a crash on 196 Street. The bicyclist sustained a neck contusion and bruising but remained conscious. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors to the collision. The bicyclist was riding westbound, going straight ahead, and struck with impact to the center front end of the bike. No safety equipment was worn by the bicyclist. The crash involved an unspecified second vehicle, but no details about that vehicle or its driver were provided.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4678825 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Nov 6 - A motorcycle struck a sedan’s front in Queens. The sedan driver was partially ejected, left with arm and shoulder injuries. Police cite driver inexperience. No safety gear reported. Streets left another body bruised.

According to the police report, an unlicensed, inexperienced motorcyclist traveling east collided with a northbound sedan on 205 Street in Queens. The impact hit the sedan’s left front quarter panel. The sedan driver, a 31-year-old man, was partially ejected and suffered contusions and bruises to his upper arm and shoulder. The report lists driver inexperience as a contributing factor. No safety equipment was used by the sedan driver. The crash underscores the danger when inexperienced drivers operate motorcycles on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4678827 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19