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 5
▸ Crush Injuries 1
▸ Severe Bleeding 2
▸ Severe Lacerations 3
▸ Concussion 8
▸ Whiplash 26
▸ Contusion/Bruise 28
▸ Abrasion 14
▸ Pain/Nausea 10
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.
Caught Speeding Recently in Hollis
- 2024 White Lexus Suburban (LHT8624) – 100 times • 1 in last 90d here
- 2019 Gray Ford Pickup (LSL3365) – 31 times • 1 in last 90d here
- 2024 White BMW Sedan (LLK9056) – 23 times • 1 in last 90d here
- 2024 Gray Mazda Suburban (LPJ1618) – 23 times • 3 in last 90d here
- 2022 Blue Honda Suburban (KUP8927) – 22 times • 1 in last 90d here
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.
CloseHollis Bleeds While City Waits: Slow the Cars, Save a Life
Hollis: Jan 1, 2022 - Jun 4, 2025
The Numbers Don’t Lie
Three dead. Six seriously hurt. In Hollis, from 2022 to June 2025, the street keeps its own count. There were 706 crashes. 443 people injured. These are bodies broken, lives cut short, families left waiting for someone who will not come home. NYC Open Data
Pedestrians and the old take the worst of it. A 68-year-old man, struck and killed crossing Hillside Avenue. A 71-year-old, left bleeding at an intersection. A 60-year-old woman, unconscious in a crosswalk. A 19-year-old, dead on 90th Avenue. The street does not care about age. It takes what it wants.
What’s Been Done — And What Hasn’t
The city talks about Vision Zero. They say every death is one too many. They say they are redesigning intersections, adding cameras, lowering speed limits. But in Hollis, the pace is slow. The deaths keep coming. The numbers do not fall fast enough.
Local leaders have the power. Sammy’s Law lets the city set speed limits at 20 mph. The law is there. The will is not. Cameras that catch speeders and red-light runners work, but they need to be renewed. Each delay is another risk. Each silence is another name for the list.
Who Pays the Price
Cars and SUVs do most of the damage. They strike, they crush, they kill. Trucks, mopeds, and bikes are in the mix, but the weight of the harm falls from behind a steering wheel. The victims are walkers, riders, the young, the old. The drivers keep driving. The rest are left behind.
What Comes Next
This is not fate. These are not accidents. They are choices. Streets can be made safe. Laws can be enforced. Leaders can act. But only if pushed. Only if the silence is broken.
Call your council member. Call the mayor. Demand a 20 mph speed limit. Demand cameras that never go dark. Demand streets where children and elders can cross and live.
Do not wait for another name on the list. Act now.
Citations
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District 29
232-06A Merrick Blvd., Springfield Gardens, NY 11413
Room 717, Legislative Office Building, Albany, NY 12248
District 27
172-12 Linden Boulevard, St. Albans, NY 11434
718-527-4356
250 Broadway, Suite 1850, New York, NY 10007
212-788-6984
District 14
113-43 Farmers Blvd., St. Albans, NY 11412
Room 913, Legislative Office Building, Albany, NY 12247
▸ Other Geographies
Hollis Hollis sits in Queens, Precinct 103, District 27, AD 29, SD 14, Queens CB12.
▸ See also
Traffic Safety Timeline for Hollis
13S 1675
Comrie co-sponsors bill to create vehicle pedestrian safety rating system.▸Jan 13 - Senate bill S 1675 would force carmakers to face the facts. Every vehicle gets a pedestrian safety score. The public sees it. No more hiding danger behind steel and glass.
Senate bill S 1675, now at the sponsorship stage, sits with the New York State Senate. Filed January 13, 2025, it aims to 'create a pedestrian safety rating system for motor vehicles which shall be posted on the department of motor vehicles' website.' Senator Andrew Gounardes leads, joined by Leroy Comrie, Michael Gianaris, Brad Hoylman-Sigal, Robert Jackson, Liz Krueger, Zellnor Myrie, Gustavo Rivera, Julia Salazar, Luis R. Sepúlveda, and Toby Ann Stavisky. The bill demands transparency. It would show the public which cars endanger walkers and which spare them. No safety analyst has yet weighed in, but the intent is clear: expose the risk, protect the vulnerable.
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File S 1675,
Open States,
Published 2025-01-13
13S 1675
Stavisky co-sponsors bill to create vehicle pedestrian safety rating system.▸Jan 13 - Senate bill S 1675 would force carmakers to face the facts. Every vehicle gets a pedestrian safety score. The public sees it. No more hiding danger behind steel and glass.
Senate bill S 1675, now at the sponsorship stage, sits with the New York State Senate. Filed January 13, 2025, it aims to 'create a pedestrian safety rating system for motor vehicles which shall be posted on the department of motor vehicles' website.' Senator Andrew Gounardes leads, joined by Leroy Comrie, Michael Gianaris, Brad Hoylman-Sigal, Robert Jackson, Liz Krueger, Zellnor Myrie, Gustavo Rivera, Julia Salazar, Luis R. Sepúlveda, and Toby Ann Stavisky. The bill demands transparency. It would show the public which cars endanger walkers and which spare them. No safety analyst has yet weighed in, but the intent is clear: expose the risk, protect the vulnerable.
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File S 1675,
Open States,
Published 2025-01-13
8S 131
Comrie co-sponsors bill to consider, not require, complete street design.▸Jan 8 - Senate bill S 131 demands complete street design for state-funded projects. Sponsors push for safer roads. Guidance will go public. Streets could change. Pedestrians and cyclists stand to gain.
Senate bill S 131 was introduced on January 8, 2025, now in the sponsorship stage. The bill, titled 'Requires the consideration of complete street design for certain transportation projects which receive federal or state funding,' aims to force safer street planning. Primary sponsor Sean Ryan leads, joined by co-sponsors Jamaal Bailey, Jabari Brisport, Samra Brouk, Cordell Cleare, Leroy Comrie, Jeremy Cooney, Nathalia Fernandez, Michael Gianaris, Kristen Gonzalez, Robert Jackson, Rachel May, Kevin S. Parker, Christopher Ryan, and Luis R. Sepúlveda. The bill also orders the department to publish guidance on street design. No safety analyst note was provided.
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File S 131,
Open States,
Published 2025-01-08
19
Two Sedans Collide at Unsafe Speed in Queens▸Dec 19 - Two sedans collided on 99 Avenue in Queens, both drivers injured. The crash involved unsafe speed, causing front-end damage and injuries to a 54-year-old man and a 30-year-old woman. Both drivers were conscious and restrained by lap belts.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 15:33 on 99 Avenue in Queens involving two sedans. One vehicle was traveling east going straight ahead, while the other was making a right turn northbound. Both drivers were injured, a 54-year-old male and a 30-year-old female, each sustaining moderate injuries including hip-upper leg abrasion and head contusion respectively. The report cites 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor for both drivers. Both drivers were restrained by lap belts and remained conscious after the collision. The point of impact was the center front end of both vehicles, which sustained corresponding damage. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved or cited in the report.
19Int 1145-2024
Lee sponsors bill capping new e-bike rider speeds, undermining street safety.▸Dec 19 - Council bill targets speed. Shared e-bikes and scooters must have speedometers. New riders get capped at 10 mph. Law aims to slow the city’s fastest wheels. Committee review underway.
Int 1145-2024 sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced December 19, 2024, the bill would require all shared electric bikes and scooters to have working speedometers. For new riders, electric assist cuts out at 10 mph. The matter title reads: 'requiring that electric bicycles and electric scooters that are part of share systems have speedometers and limit electric speed assistance to new riders.' Council Members Linda Lee (primary sponsor), Gale A. Brewer, and Chris Banks back the bill. Brewer referred it to committee. No safety analyst note was provided. The bill awaits further action.
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File Int 1145-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-12-19
10
Bus Rear-Ends Pick-Up Truck on Francis Lewis Blvd▸Dec 10 - A bus struck a stopped pick-up truck on Francis Lewis Blvd in Queens. The crash injured three vehicle occupants, causing whiplash and arm injuries. Police cited the bus driver’s failure to maintain safe distance as the primary cause.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 6:48 AM on Francis Lewis Blvd in Queens. A bus traveling south rear-ended a pick-up truck that was stopped in traffic. The report lists 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor for both the bus and the pick-up truck drivers. Three occupants were injured: a 32-year-old female passenger in the bus suffered neck injuries and whiplash; the 26-year-old female bus driver and the 40-year-old male pick-up truck driver both sustained whiplash and arm injuries. All occupants were conscious and restrained with lap belts. The bus’s left front bumper impacted the center back end of the pick-up truck. The collision highlights the dangers of tailgating and failure to maintain safe following distance on busy city streets.
9
Sedan Left Turn Hits Pedestrian at Crosswalk▸Dec 9 - A 21-year-old man was struck by a sedan making a left turn in Queens. The pedestrian was crossing at a marked crosswalk without signal. The driver failed to yield right-of-way, causing knee and lower leg injuries. The victim remained conscious.
According to the police report, a 21-year-old male pedestrian was injured at the intersection of 201 Street and 104 Avenue in Queens at 17:25. The pedestrian was crossing at a marked crosswalk without a crossing signal when a 2021 Kia sedan, driven by a licensed female driver traveling south and making a left turn, struck him with the vehicle's left front bumper. The report explicitly cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor on the driver's part. The pedestrian sustained contusions and bruises to his knee, lower leg, and foot but remained conscious. There was no reported damage to the vehicle. The report does not list any pedestrian behaviors as contributing factors beyond the crossing action itself.
12
SUV Left Turn Hits Sedan Left Side Passenger▸Nov 12 - A Hyundai SUV making a left turn struck the left side of a Ford sedan traveling east on Jamaica Ave. The sedan’s rear passenger, a 55-year-old woman, suffered internal injuries to her abdomen and pelvis. Police cite failure to yield right-of-way.
According to the police report, at 10:40 AM on Jamaica Ave, a 2021 Hyundai SUV traveling south was making a left turn when it collided with a 2003 Ford sedan traveling east. The point of impact was the left side doors of the sedan. The sedan carried two occupants, including a 55-year-old female rear passenger who sustained internal injuries to her abdomen and pelvis and was conscious after the crash. The report identifies 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor, indicating driver error on the part of the SUV driver making the left turn. The injured passenger was not ejected and was not wearing safety equipment. No other victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors. The collision caused damage to the left side doors of the sedan and the center front end of the SUV.
14
SUV and Sedan Collide on Hollis Avenue▸Oct 14 - Two vehicles crashed at Hollis Avenue, injuring a 40-year-old male driver. The SUV struck the sedan’s front left while traveling east. Driver distraction was cited as a key factor. The injured driver suffered bruises and lower leg injuries.
According to the police report, a collision occurred on Hollis Avenue involving a 2018 Jeep SUV traveling east and a 2017 Honda sedan making a left turn northbound. The SUV’s right front bumper impacted the sedan’s left front bumper. The 40-year-old male driver of the SUV was injured, sustaining contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. He was conscious and wearing a lap belt at the time. The report explicitly cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor for the crash, indicating a failure in maintaining proper attention by the drivers involved. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. Both drivers were licensed in New York. The collision caused damage primarily to the front ends of both vehicles.
12
SUV Ignores Signal, Slams Sedan in Queens▸Oct 12 - SUV ran a traffic control, struck a sedan on 90 Avenue. Two passengers inside the sedan, a 9-year-old girl and a 19-year-old woman, suffered internal injuries. Both were conscious. Impact was hard. Streets stayed dangerous.
According to the police report, a northbound SUV disregarded traffic control and hit a sedan traveling east on 90 Avenue in Queens. The SUV struck the sedan's right side, injuring two female passengers: a 9-year-old in the rear seat with chest injuries and a 19-year-old in the front with head injuries. Both were conscious and wore lap belts and harnesses. The SUV driver held only a permit license. Police cited 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the contributing factor. No contributing factors were listed for the victims. The crash shows the harm caused when drivers ignore traffic controls, leaving vulnerable passengers hurt.
5
Two Sedans Collide on Jamaica Avenue Queens▸Oct 5 - Two sedans collided at Jamaica Avenue in Queens. A 22-year-old male driver suffered a severe knee and lower leg injury. Police cited traffic control disregard and unsafe speed as contributing factors. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage in the crash.
According to the police report, the crash involved two sedans traveling north and west on Jamaica Avenue near 188 Street in Queens. The 22-year-old male driver of one sedan was injured with a fracture and dislocation to his knee and lower leg. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors for this driver. Both vehicles had front-end damage: one with right front quarter panel and bumper damage, the other with center front end damage. The driver was conscious and not ejected. The report does not indicate any pedestrian or cyclist involvement or victim fault. The collision highlights driver errors related to ignoring traffic controls and excessive speed.
26Int 1069-2024
Lee co-sponsors bill to shorten commercial vehicle parking times, safety impact neutral.▸Sep 26 - Council bill slashes legal parking time for big rigs. Ninety minutes max for tractor-trailers. Three hours for other commercial trucks. Streets clear faster. Heavy metal moves on.
Int 1069-2024, now in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, was introduced September 26, 2024. The bill reads: "reducing the maximum time commercial vehicles may park." Sponsored by Kevin C. Riley and 23 others, it limits parking to three hours for most commercial vehicles, and 90 minutes for tractor-trailers, unless signs say otherwise. The law takes effect 120 days after passage. Council aims to keep streets less clogged by oversized trucks. No safety analyst note was provided, but the bill targets long-term truck storage on city streets.
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File Int 1069-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-09-26
26Int 0346-2024
Lee votes yes to decriminalize jaywalking, boosting pedestrian safety citywide.▸Sep 26 - Council ends jaywalking penalties. Pedestrians now cross anywhere, any time. No summons. Law strips drivers of excuses. Streets shift. Power tilts to people on foot.
Int 0346-2024, now enacted, rewrites New York’s pedestrian rules. The bill, heard by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, passed on September 26, 2024, and became law on October 26, 2024. Its title: “A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to pedestrian crossing guidelines and right of way.” Sponsored by Council Member Tiffany Cabán and co-sponsored by Narcisse, Won, Hanif, Hudson, and Restler, the law lets pedestrians cross streets anywhere, even against signals. No more tickets for crossing outside crosswalks. The Department of Transportation must educate all street users on new rights and responsibilities. The law removes a tool police used to target walkers. It shifts blame from people on foot to the system and those behind the wheel.
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File Int 0346-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-09-26
26Int 1069-2024
Williams co-sponsors bill to shorten commercial vehicle parking times, safety impact neutral.▸Sep 26 - Council bill slashes legal parking time for big rigs. Ninety minutes max for tractor-trailers. Three hours for other commercial trucks. Streets clear faster. Heavy metal moves on.
Int 1069-2024, now in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, was introduced September 26, 2024. The bill reads: "reducing the maximum time commercial vehicles may park." Sponsored by Kevin C. Riley and 23 others, it limits parking to three hours for most commercial vehicles, and 90 minutes for tractor-trailers, unless signs say otherwise. The law takes effect 120 days after passage. Council aims to keep streets less clogged by oversized trucks. No safety analyst note was provided, but the bill targets long-term truck storage on city streets.
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File Int 1069-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-09-26
26Int 0346-2024
Williams votes yes to decriminalize jaywalking, boosting pedestrian safety citywide.▸Sep 26 - Council ends jaywalking penalties. Pedestrians now cross anywhere, any time. No summons. Law strips drivers of excuses. Streets shift. Power tilts to people on foot.
Int 0346-2024, now enacted, rewrites New York’s pedestrian rules. The bill, heard by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, passed on September 26, 2024, and became law on October 26, 2024. Its title: “A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to pedestrian crossing guidelines and right of way.” Sponsored by Council Member Tiffany Cabán and co-sponsored by Narcisse, Won, Hanif, Hudson, and Restler, the law lets pedestrians cross streets anywhere, even against signals. No more tickets for crossing outside crosswalks. The Department of Transportation must educate all street users on new rights and responsibilities. The law removes a tool police used to target walkers. It shifts blame from people on foot to the system and those behind the wheel.
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File Int 0346-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-09-26
11
SUV Strikes Teen Pedestrian at Intersection▸Sep 11 - A 16-year-old boy suffered knee and lower leg abrasions after an SUV hit him at an intersection. The vehicle, traveling west, impacted the pedestrian on the left front quarter panel. The teen was conscious and injured, with no vehicle damage reported.
According to the police report, a 16-year-old male pedestrian was injured at an intersection on 204 Street near Hollis Avenue. The pedestrian was struck by a 2020 SUV traveling westbound, which hit him on the left front quarter panel. The victim sustained abrasions to the knee, lower leg, and foot and remained conscious after the collision. The report lists the pedestrian's actions as "Other Actions in Roadway" but does not specify any contributing factors from the driver or pedestrian. The SUV showed no damage, and the driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of impact. No explicit driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were noted in the data, leaving the cause of the collision unspecified.
2
E-Bike Rider Concussed in Queens Sedan Collision▸Sep 2 - A 15-year-old e-bike driver suffered a concussion after a collision with a sedan on 90 Avenue in Queens. The crash involved obstruction or debris contributing to the impact. The e-bike rider was conscious but injured in the head.
According to the police report, a collision occurred at 13:40 on 90 Avenue in Queens involving a sedan and an e-bike. The e-bike driver, a 15-year-old male, sustained a head injury resulting in a concussion but remained conscious. The report cites 'Obstruction/Debris' as a contributing factor to the crash, indicating environmental hazards played a role. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead, with the sedan impacting the left front quarter panel and the e-bike sustaining damage to its center front end. The e-bike driver was not wearing any safety equipment. The report does not list any driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding but highlights the obstruction or debris as a critical factor in the collision.
2
Defective Brakes Cause Queens SUV-Sedan Collision▸Sep 2 - A Queens crash on Francis Lewis Boulevard injured a 52-year-old sedan driver. The police report cites defective brakes as a key factor. The sedan driver suffered back injuries and whiplash. The SUV struck the sedan’s right side, causing significant damage.
According to the police report, a collision occurred on Francis Lewis Boulevard in Queens involving a sedan and an SUV. The sedan driver, a 52-year-old male, was injured with back trauma and whiplash but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report identifies 'Brakes Defective' as a contributing factor to the crash. The SUV, traveling east, impacted the sedan’s right side doors, causing damage to that area. The sedan, traveling south, sustained damage to its center front end. Both drivers were licensed and traveling straight ahead before the crash. The defective brakes on the sedan played a critical role in the collision, highlighting vehicle maintenance failure as a systemic danger. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors.
17
Sedan Collision Injures Rear Passenger in Queens▸Aug 17 - Two sedans collided on 109 Avenue in Queens just after midnight. A 17-year-old rear passenger suffered a head abrasion but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt. Police cited unsafe speed and other vehicular factors as causes.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 12:55 a.m. on 109 Avenue near Francis Lewis Boulevard in Queens. Two sedans collided, with one vehicle traveling west and the other north. The point of impact was the center front end of one sedan and the demolished front of the other. A 17-year-old female rear passenger was injured, sustaining a head abrasion. She was conscious and restrained by a lap belt, and was not ejected from the vehicle. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Other Vehicular' as contributing factors to the crash, indicating driver errors. The injured occupant's contributing factor was also noted as 'Other Vehicular.' No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors. The crash caused significant vehicle damage, especially to the front of one sedan.
15Int 0745-2024
Lee votes yes on bill requiring DOT to report micromobility data, no direct safety impact.▸Aug 15 - City law now forces DOT to reveal where bikes and scooters go. Streets and bridges, protected or not. Data goes public. Riders’ movement, danger, and safety projects laid bare. No more hiding the facts.
Int 0745-2024, now enacted, came through the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. It was introduced April 11, 2024, and passed on August 15, 2024. The law orders the Department of Transportation to post current bicycle and micromobility ridership data online, updated monthly or at least yearly. The matter summary reads: 'requiring the department of transportation to provide information about bicycle and other micromobility device activity.' Council Member Selvena N. Brooks-Powers led as primary sponsor, joined by Farías, Restler, Hudson, Schulman, and others. The law demands transparency on where riders travel and what DOT does to keep them safe. This opens the books on bike movement and exposes gaps in protection.
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File Int 0745-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-08-15
Jan 13 - Senate bill S 1675 would force carmakers to face the facts. Every vehicle gets a pedestrian safety score. The public sees it. No more hiding danger behind steel and glass.
Senate bill S 1675, now at the sponsorship stage, sits with the New York State Senate. Filed January 13, 2025, it aims to 'create a pedestrian safety rating system for motor vehicles which shall be posted on the department of motor vehicles' website.' Senator Andrew Gounardes leads, joined by Leroy Comrie, Michael Gianaris, Brad Hoylman-Sigal, Robert Jackson, Liz Krueger, Zellnor Myrie, Gustavo Rivera, Julia Salazar, Luis R. Sepúlveda, and Toby Ann Stavisky. The bill demands transparency. It would show the public which cars endanger walkers and which spare them. No safety analyst has yet weighed in, but the intent is clear: expose the risk, protect the vulnerable.
- File S 1675, Open States, Published 2025-01-13
13S 1675
Stavisky co-sponsors bill to create vehicle pedestrian safety rating system.▸Jan 13 - Senate bill S 1675 would force carmakers to face the facts. Every vehicle gets a pedestrian safety score. The public sees it. No more hiding danger behind steel and glass.
Senate bill S 1675, now at the sponsorship stage, sits with the New York State Senate. Filed January 13, 2025, it aims to 'create a pedestrian safety rating system for motor vehicles which shall be posted on the department of motor vehicles' website.' Senator Andrew Gounardes leads, joined by Leroy Comrie, Michael Gianaris, Brad Hoylman-Sigal, Robert Jackson, Liz Krueger, Zellnor Myrie, Gustavo Rivera, Julia Salazar, Luis R. Sepúlveda, and Toby Ann Stavisky. The bill demands transparency. It would show the public which cars endanger walkers and which spare them. No safety analyst has yet weighed in, but the intent is clear: expose the risk, protect the vulnerable.
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File S 1675,
Open States,
Published 2025-01-13
8S 131
Comrie co-sponsors bill to consider, not require, complete street design.▸Jan 8 - Senate bill S 131 demands complete street design for state-funded projects. Sponsors push for safer roads. Guidance will go public. Streets could change. Pedestrians and cyclists stand to gain.
Senate bill S 131 was introduced on January 8, 2025, now in the sponsorship stage. The bill, titled 'Requires the consideration of complete street design for certain transportation projects which receive federal or state funding,' aims to force safer street planning. Primary sponsor Sean Ryan leads, joined by co-sponsors Jamaal Bailey, Jabari Brisport, Samra Brouk, Cordell Cleare, Leroy Comrie, Jeremy Cooney, Nathalia Fernandez, Michael Gianaris, Kristen Gonzalez, Robert Jackson, Rachel May, Kevin S. Parker, Christopher Ryan, and Luis R. Sepúlveda. The bill also orders the department to publish guidance on street design. No safety analyst note was provided.
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File S 131,
Open States,
Published 2025-01-08
19
Two Sedans Collide at Unsafe Speed in Queens▸Dec 19 - Two sedans collided on 99 Avenue in Queens, both drivers injured. The crash involved unsafe speed, causing front-end damage and injuries to a 54-year-old man and a 30-year-old woman. Both drivers were conscious and restrained by lap belts.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 15:33 on 99 Avenue in Queens involving two sedans. One vehicle was traveling east going straight ahead, while the other was making a right turn northbound. Both drivers were injured, a 54-year-old male and a 30-year-old female, each sustaining moderate injuries including hip-upper leg abrasion and head contusion respectively. The report cites 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor for both drivers. Both drivers were restrained by lap belts and remained conscious after the collision. The point of impact was the center front end of both vehicles, which sustained corresponding damage. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved or cited in the report.
19Int 1145-2024
Lee sponsors bill capping new e-bike rider speeds, undermining street safety.▸Dec 19 - Council bill targets speed. Shared e-bikes and scooters must have speedometers. New riders get capped at 10 mph. Law aims to slow the city’s fastest wheels. Committee review underway.
Int 1145-2024 sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced December 19, 2024, the bill would require all shared electric bikes and scooters to have working speedometers. For new riders, electric assist cuts out at 10 mph. The matter title reads: 'requiring that electric bicycles and electric scooters that are part of share systems have speedometers and limit electric speed assistance to new riders.' Council Members Linda Lee (primary sponsor), Gale A. Brewer, and Chris Banks back the bill. Brewer referred it to committee. No safety analyst note was provided. The bill awaits further action.
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File Int 1145-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-12-19
10
Bus Rear-Ends Pick-Up Truck on Francis Lewis Blvd▸Dec 10 - A bus struck a stopped pick-up truck on Francis Lewis Blvd in Queens. The crash injured three vehicle occupants, causing whiplash and arm injuries. Police cited the bus driver’s failure to maintain safe distance as the primary cause.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 6:48 AM on Francis Lewis Blvd in Queens. A bus traveling south rear-ended a pick-up truck that was stopped in traffic. The report lists 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor for both the bus and the pick-up truck drivers. Three occupants were injured: a 32-year-old female passenger in the bus suffered neck injuries and whiplash; the 26-year-old female bus driver and the 40-year-old male pick-up truck driver both sustained whiplash and arm injuries. All occupants were conscious and restrained with lap belts. The bus’s left front bumper impacted the center back end of the pick-up truck. The collision highlights the dangers of tailgating and failure to maintain safe following distance on busy city streets.
9
Sedan Left Turn Hits Pedestrian at Crosswalk▸Dec 9 - A 21-year-old man was struck by a sedan making a left turn in Queens. The pedestrian was crossing at a marked crosswalk without signal. The driver failed to yield right-of-way, causing knee and lower leg injuries. The victim remained conscious.
According to the police report, a 21-year-old male pedestrian was injured at the intersection of 201 Street and 104 Avenue in Queens at 17:25. The pedestrian was crossing at a marked crosswalk without a crossing signal when a 2021 Kia sedan, driven by a licensed female driver traveling south and making a left turn, struck him with the vehicle's left front bumper. The report explicitly cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor on the driver's part. The pedestrian sustained contusions and bruises to his knee, lower leg, and foot but remained conscious. There was no reported damage to the vehicle. The report does not list any pedestrian behaviors as contributing factors beyond the crossing action itself.
12
SUV Left Turn Hits Sedan Left Side Passenger▸Nov 12 - A Hyundai SUV making a left turn struck the left side of a Ford sedan traveling east on Jamaica Ave. The sedan’s rear passenger, a 55-year-old woman, suffered internal injuries to her abdomen and pelvis. Police cite failure to yield right-of-way.
According to the police report, at 10:40 AM on Jamaica Ave, a 2021 Hyundai SUV traveling south was making a left turn when it collided with a 2003 Ford sedan traveling east. The point of impact was the left side doors of the sedan. The sedan carried two occupants, including a 55-year-old female rear passenger who sustained internal injuries to her abdomen and pelvis and was conscious after the crash. The report identifies 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor, indicating driver error on the part of the SUV driver making the left turn. The injured passenger was not ejected and was not wearing safety equipment. No other victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors. The collision caused damage to the left side doors of the sedan and the center front end of the SUV.
14
SUV and Sedan Collide on Hollis Avenue▸Oct 14 - Two vehicles crashed at Hollis Avenue, injuring a 40-year-old male driver. The SUV struck the sedan’s front left while traveling east. Driver distraction was cited as a key factor. The injured driver suffered bruises and lower leg injuries.
According to the police report, a collision occurred on Hollis Avenue involving a 2018 Jeep SUV traveling east and a 2017 Honda sedan making a left turn northbound. The SUV’s right front bumper impacted the sedan’s left front bumper. The 40-year-old male driver of the SUV was injured, sustaining contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. He was conscious and wearing a lap belt at the time. The report explicitly cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor for the crash, indicating a failure in maintaining proper attention by the drivers involved. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. Both drivers were licensed in New York. The collision caused damage primarily to the front ends of both vehicles.
12
SUV Ignores Signal, Slams Sedan in Queens▸Oct 12 - SUV ran a traffic control, struck a sedan on 90 Avenue. Two passengers inside the sedan, a 9-year-old girl and a 19-year-old woman, suffered internal injuries. Both were conscious. Impact was hard. Streets stayed dangerous.
According to the police report, a northbound SUV disregarded traffic control and hit a sedan traveling east on 90 Avenue in Queens. The SUV struck the sedan's right side, injuring two female passengers: a 9-year-old in the rear seat with chest injuries and a 19-year-old in the front with head injuries. Both were conscious and wore lap belts and harnesses. The SUV driver held only a permit license. Police cited 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the contributing factor. No contributing factors were listed for the victims. The crash shows the harm caused when drivers ignore traffic controls, leaving vulnerable passengers hurt.
5
Two Sedans Collide on Jamaica Avenue Queens▸Oct 5 - Two sedans collided at Jamaica Avenue in Queens. A 22-year-old male driver suffered a severe knee and lower leg injury. Police cited traffic control disregard and unsafe speed as contributing factors. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage in the crash.
According to the police report, the crash involved two sedans traveling north and west on Jamaica Avenue near 188 Street in Queens. The 22-year-old male driver of one sedan was injured with a fracture and dislocation to his knee and lower leg. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors for this driver. Both vehicles had front-end damage: one with right front quarter panel and bumper damage, the other with center front end damage. The driver was conscious and not ejected. The report does not indicate any pedestrian or cyclist involvement or victim fault. The collision highlights driver errors related to ignoring traffic controls and excessive speed.
26Int 1069-2024
Lee co-sponsors bill to shorten commercial vehicle parking times, safety impact neutral.▸Sep 26 - Council bill slashes legal parking time for big rigs. Ninety minutes max for tractor-trailers. Three hours for other commercial trucks. Streets clear faster. Heavy metal moves on.
Int 1069-2024, now in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, was introduced September 26, 2024. The bill reads: "reducing the maximum time commercial vehicles may park." Sponsored by Kevin C. Riley and 23 others, it limits parking to three hours for most commercial vehicles, and 90 minutes for tractor-trailers, unless signs say otherwise. The law takes effect 120 days after passage. Council aims to keep streets less clogged by oversized trucks. No safety analyst note was provided, but the bill targets long-term truck storage on city streets.
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File Int 1069-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-09-26
26Int 0346-2024
Lee votes yes to decriminalize jaywalking, boosting pedestrian safety citywide.▸Sep 26 - Council ends jaywalking penalties. Pedestrians now cross anywhere, any time. No summons. Law strips drivers of excuses. Streets shift. Power tilts to people on foot.
Int 0346-2024, now enacted, rewrites New York’s pedestrian rules. The bill, heard by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, passed on September 26, 2024, and became law on October 26, 2024. Its title: “A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to pedestrian crossing guidelines and right of way.” Sponsored by Council Member Tiffany Cabán and co-sponsored by Narcisse, Won, Hanif, Hudson, and Restler, the law lets pedestrians cross streets anywhere, even against signals. No more tickets for crossing outside crosswalks. The Department of Transportation must educate all street users on new rights and responsibilities. The law removes a tool police used to target walkers. It shifts blame from people on foot to the system and those behind the wheel.
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File Int 0346-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-09-26
26Int 1069-2024
Williams co-sponsors bill to shorten commercial vehicle parking times, safety impact neutral.▸Sep 26 - Council bill slashes legal parking time for big rigs. Ninety minutes max for tractor-trailers. Three hours for other commercial trucks. Streets clear faster. Heavy metal moves on.
Int 1069-2024, now in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, was introduced September 26, 2024. The bill reads: "reducing the maximum time commercial vehicles may park." Sponsored by Kevin C. Riley and 23 others, it limits parking to three hours for most commercial vehicles, and 90 minutes for tractor-trailers, unless signs say otherwise. The law takes effect 120 days after passage. Council aims to keep streets less clogged by oversized trucks. No safety analyst note was provided, but the bill targets long-term truck storage on city streets.
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File Int 1069-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-09-26
26Int 0346-2024
Williams votes yes to decriminalize jaywalking, boosting pedestrian safety citywide.▸Sep 26 - Council ends jaywalking penalties. Pedestrians now cross anywhere, any time. No summons. Law strips drivers of excuses. Streets shift. Power tilts to people on foot.
Int 0346-2024, now enacted, rewrites New York’s pedestrian rules. The bill, heard by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, passed on September 26, 2024, and became law on October 26, 2024. Its title: “A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to pedestrian crossing guidelines and right of way.” Sponsored by Council Member Tiffany Cabán and co-sponsored by Narcisse, Won, Hanif, Hudson, and Restler, the law lets pedestrians cross streets anywhere, even against signals. No more tickets for crossing outside crosswalks. The Department of Transportation must educate all street users on new rights and responsibilities. The law removes a tool police used to target walkers. It shifts blame from people on foot to the system and those behind the wheel.
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File Int 0346-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-09-26
11
SUV Strikes Teen Pedestrian at Intersection▸Sep 11 - A 16-year-old boy suffered knee and lower leg abrasions after an SUV hit him at an intersection. The vehicle, traveling west, impacted the pedestrian on the left front quarter panel. The teen was conscious and injured, with no vehicle damage reported.
According to the police report, a 16-year-old male pedestrian was injured at an intersection on 204 Street near Hollis Avenue. The pedestrian was struck by a 2020 SUV traveling westbound, which hit him on the left front quarter panel. The victim sustained abrasions to the knee, lower leg, and foot and remained conscious after the collision. The report lists the pedestrian's actions as "Other Actions in Roadway" but does not specify any contributing factors from the driver or pedestrian. The SUV showed no damage, and the driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of impact. No explicit driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were noted in the data, leaving the cause of the collision unspecified.
2
E-Bike Rider Concussed in Queens Sedan Collision▸Sep 2 - A 15-year-old e-bike driver suffered a concussion after a collision with a sedan on 90 Avenue in Queens. The crash involved obstruction or debris contributing to the impact. The e-bike rider was conscious but injured in the head.
According to the police report, a collision occurred at 13:40 on 90 Avenue in Queens involving a sedan and an e-bike. The e-bike driver, a 15-year-old male, sustained a head injury resulting in a concussion but remained conscious. The report cites 'Obstruction/Debris' as a contributing factor to the crash, indicating environmental hazards played a role. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead, with the sedan impacting the left front quarter panel and the e-bike sustaining damage to its center front end. The e-bike driver was not wearing any safety equipment. The report does not list any driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding but highlights the obstruction or debris as a critical factor in the collision.
2
Defective Brakes Cause Queens SUV-Sedan Collision▸Sep 2 - A Queens crash on Francis Lewis Boulevard injured a 52-year-old sedan driver. The police report cites defective brakes as a key factor. The sedan driver suffered back injuries and whiplash. The SUV struck the sedan’s right side, causing significant damage.
According to the police report, a collision occurred on Francis Lewis Boulevard in Queens involving a sedan and an SUV. The sedan driver, a 52-year-old male, was injured with back trauma and whiplash but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report identifies 'Brakes Defective' as a contributing factor to the crash. The SUV, traveling east, impacted the sedan’s right side doors, causing damage to that area. The sedan, traveling south, sustained damage to its center front end. Both drivers were licensed and traveling straight ahead before the crash. The defective brakes on the sedan played a critical role in the collision, highlighting vehicle maintenance failure as a systemic danger. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors.
17
Sedan Collision Injures Rear Passenger in Queens▸Aug 17 - Two sedans collided on 109 Avenue in Queens just after midnight. A 17-year-old rear passenger suffered a head abrasion but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt. Police cited unsafe speed and other vehicular factors as causes.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 12:55 a.m. on 109 Avenue near Francis Lewis Boulevard in Queens. Two sedans collided, with one vehicle traveling west and the other north. The point of impact was the center front end of one sedan and the demolished front of the other. A 17-year-old female rear passenger was injured, sustaining a head abrasion. She was conscious and restrained by a lap belt, and was not ejected from the vehicle. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Other Vehicular' as contributing factors to the crash, indicating driver errors. The injured occupant's contributing factor was also noted as 'Other Vehicular.' No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors. The crash caused significant vehicle damage, especially to the front of one sedan.
15Int 0745-2024
Lee votes yes on bill requiring DOT to report micromobility data, no direct safety impact.▸Aug 15 - City law now forces DOT to reveal where bikes and scooters go. Streets and bridges, protected or not. Data goes public. Riders’ movement, danger, and safety projects laid bare. No more hiding the facts.
Int 0745-2024, now enacted, came through the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. It was introduced April 11, 2024, and passed on August 15, 2024. The law orders the Department of Transportation to post current bicycle and micromobility ridership data online, updated monthly or at least yearly. The matter summary reads: 'requiring the department of transportation to provide information about bicycle and other micromobility device activity.' Council Member Selvena N. Brooks-Powers led as primary sponsor, joined by Farías, Restler, Hudson, Schulman, and others. The law demands transparency on where riders travel and what DOT does to keep them safe. This opens the books on bike movement and exposes gaps in protection.
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File Int 0745-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-08-15
Jan 13 - Senate bill S 1675 would force carmakers to face the facts. Every vehicle gets a pedestrian safety score. The public sees it. No more hiding danger behind steel and glass.
Senate bill S 1675, now at the sponsorship stage, sits with the New York State Senate. Filed January 13, 2025, it aims to 'create a pedestrian safety rating system for motor vehicles which shall be posted on the department of motor vehicles' website.' Senator Andrew Gounardes leads, joined by Leroy Comrie, Michael Gianaris, Brad Hoylman-Sigal, Robert Jackson, Liz Krueger, Zellnor Myrie, Gustavo Rivera, Julia Salazar, Luis R. Sepúlveda, and Toby Ann Stavisky. The bill demands transparency. It would show the public which cars endanger walkers and which spare them. No safety analyst has yet weighed in, but the intent is clear: expose the risk, protect the vulnerable.
- File S 1675, Open States, Published 2025-01-13
8S 131
Comrie co-sponsors bill to consider, not require, complete street design.▸Jan 8 - Senate bill S 131 demands complete street design for state-funded projects. Sponsors push for safer roads. Guidance will go public. Streets could change. Pedestrians and cyclists stand to gain.
Senate bill S 131 was introduced on January 8, 2025, now in the sponsorship stage. The bill, titled 'Requires the consideration of complete street design for certain transportation projects which receive federal or state funding,' aims to force safer street planning. Primary sponsor Sean Ryan leads, joined by co-sponsors Jamaal Bailey, Jabari Brisport, Samra Brouk, Cordell Cleare, Leroy Comrie, Jeremy Cooney, Nathalia Fernandez, Michael Gianaris, Kristen Gonzalez, Robert Jackson, Rachel May, Kevin S. Parker, Christopher Ryan, and Luis R. Sepúlveda. The bill also orders the department to publish guidance on street design. No safety analyst note was provided.
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File S 131,
Open States,
Published 2025-01-08
19
Two Sedans Collide at Unsafe Speed in Queens▸Dec 19 - Two sedans collided on 99 Avenue in Queens, both drivers injured. The crash involved unsafe speed, causing front-end damage and injuries to a 54-year-old man and a 30-year-old woman. Both drivers were conscious and restrained by lap belts.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 15:33 on 99 Avenue in Queens involving two sedans. One vehicle was traveling east going straight ahead, while the other was making a right turn northbound. Both drivers were injured, a 54-year-old male and a 30-year-old female, each sustaining moderate injuries including hip-upper leg abrasion and head contusion respectively. The report cites 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor for both drivers. Both drivers were restrained by lap belts and remained conscious after the collision. The point of impact was the center front end of both vehicles, which sustained corresponding damage. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved or cited in the report.
19Int 1145-2024
Lee sponsors bill capping new e-bike rider speeds, undermining street safety.▸Dec 19 - Council bill targets speed. Shared e-bikes and scooters must have speedometers. New riders get capped at 10 mph. Law aims to slow the city’s fastest wheels. Committee review underway.
Int 1145-2024 sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced December 19, 2024, the bill would require all shared electric bikes and scooters to have working speedometers. For new riders, electric assist cuts out at 10 mph. The matter title reads: 'requiring that electric bicycles and electric scooters that are part of share systems have speedometers and limit electric speed assistance to new riders.' Council Members Linda Lee (primary sponsor), Gale A. Brewer, and Chris Banks back the bill. Brewer referred it to committee. No safety analyst note was provided. The bill awaits further action.
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File Int 1145-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-12-19
10
Bus Rear-Ends Pick-Up Truck on Francis Lewis Blvd▸Dec 10 - A bus struck a stopped pick-up truck on Francis Lewis Blvd in Queens. The crash injured three vehicle occupants, causing whiplash and arm injuries. Police cited the bus driver’s failure to maintain safe distance as the primary cause.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 6:48 AM on Francis Lewis Blvd in Queens. A bus traveling south rear-ended a pick-up truck that was stopped in traffic. The report lists 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor for both the bus and the pick-up truck drivers. Three occupants were injured: a 32-year-old female passenger in the bus suffered neck injuries and whiplash; the 26-year-old female bus driver and the 40-year-old male pick-up truck driver both sustained whiplash and arm injuries. All occupants were conscious and restrained with lap belts. The bus’s left front bumper impacted the center back end of the pick-up truck. The collision highlights the dangers of tailgating and failure to maintain safe following distance on busy city streets.
9
Sedan Left Turn Hits Pedestrian at Crosswalk▸Dec 9 - A 21-year-old man was struck by a sedan making a left turn in Queens. The pedestrian was crossing at a marked crosswalk without signal. The driver failed to yield right-of-way, causing knee and lower leg injuries. The victim remained conscious.
According to the police report, a 21-year-old male pedestrian was injured at the intersection of 201 Street and 104 Avenue in Queens at 17:25. The pedestrian was crossing at a marked crosswalk without a crossing signal when a 2021 Kia sedan, driven by a licensed female driver traveling south and making a left turn, struck him with the vehicle's left front bumper. The report explicitly cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor on the driver's part. The pedestrian sustained contusions and bruises to his knee, lower leg, and foot but remained conscious. There was no reported damage to the vehicle. The report does not list any pedestrian behaviors as contributing factors beyond the crossing action itself.
12
SUV Left Turn Hits Sedan Left Side Passenger▸Nov 12 - A Hyundai SUV making a left turn struck the left side of a Ford sedan traveling east on Jamaica Ave. The sedan’s rear passenger, a 55-year-old woman, suffered internal injuries to her abdomen and pelvis. Police cite failure to yield right-of-way.
According to the police report, at 10:40 AM on Jamaica Ave, a 2021 Hyundai SUV traveling south was making a left turn when it collided with a 2003 Ford sedan traveling east. The point of impact was the left side doors of the sedan. The sedan carried two occupants, including a 55-year-old female rear passenger who sustained internal injuries to her abdomen and pelvis and was conscious after the crash. The report identifies 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor, indicating driver error on the part of the SUV driver making the left turn. The injured passenger was not ejected and was not wearing safety equipment. No other victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors. The collision caused damage to the left side doors of the sedan and the center front end of the SUV.
14
SUV and Sedan Collide on Hollis Avenue▸Oct 14 - Two vehicles crashed at Hollis Avenue, injuring a 40-year-old male driver. The SUV struck the sedan’s front left while traveling east. Driver distraction was cited as a key factor. The injured driver suffered bruises and lower leg injuries.
According to the police report, a collision occurred on Hollis Avenue involving a 2018 Jeep SUV traveling east and a 2017 Honda sedan making a left turn northbound. The SUV’s right front bumper impacted the sedan’s left front bumper. The 40-year-old male driver of the SUV was injured, sustaining contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. He was conscious and wearing a lap belt at the time. The report explicitly cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor for the crash, indicating a failure in maintaining proper attention by the drivers involved. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. Both drivers were licensed in New York. The collision caused damage primarily to the front ends of both vehicles.
12
SUV Ignores Signal, Slams Sedan in Queens▸Oct 12 - SUV ran a traffic control, struck a sedan on 90 Avenue. Two passengers inside the sedan, a 9-year-old girl and a 19-year-old woman, suffered internal injuries. Both were conscious. Impact was hard. Streets stayed dangerous.
According to the police report, a northbound SUV disregarded traffic control and hit a sedan traveling east on 90 Avenue in Queens. The SUV struck the sedan's right side, injuring two female passengers: a 9-year-old in the rear seat with chest injuries and a 19-year-old in the front with head injuries. Both were conscious and wore lap belts and harnesses. The SUV driver held only a permit license. Police cited 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the contributing factor. No contributing factors were listed for the victims. The crash shows the harm caused when drivers ignore traffic controls, leaving vulnerable passengers hurt.
5
Two Sedans Collide on Jamaica Avenue Queens▸Oct 5 - Two sedans collided at Jamaica Avenue in Queens. A 22-year-old male driver suffered a severe knee and lower leg injury. Police cited traffic control disregard and unsafe speed as contributing factors. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage in the crash.
According to the police report, the crash involved two sedans traveling north and west on Jamaica Avenue near 188 Street in Queens. The 22-year-old male driver of one sedan was injured with a fracture and dislocation to his knee and lower leg. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors for this driver. Both vehicles had front-end damage: one with right front quarter panel and bumper damage, the other with center front end damage. The driver was conscious and not ejected. The report does not indicate any pedestrian or cyclist involvement or victim fault. The collision highlights driver errors related to ignoring traffic controls and excessive speed.
26Int 1069-2024
Lee co-sponsors bill to shorten commercial vehicle parking times, safety impact neutral.▸Sep 26 - Council bill slashes legal parking time for big rigs. Ninety minutes max for tractor-trailers. Three hours for other commercial trucks. Streets clear faster. Heavy metal moves on.
Int 1069-2024, now in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, was introduced September 26, 2024. The bill reads: "reducing the maximum time commercial vehicles may park." Sponsored by Kevin C. Riley and 23 others, it limits parking to three hours for most commercial vehicles, and 90 minutes for tractor-trailers, unless signs say otherwise. The law takes effect 120 days after passage. Council aims to keep streets less clogged by oversized trucks. No safety analyst note was provided, but the bill targets long-term truck storage on city streets.
-
File Int 1069-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-09-26
26Int 0346-2024
Lee votes yes to decriminalize jaywalking, boosting pedestrian safety citywide.▸Sep 26 - Council ends jaywalking penalties. Pedestrians now cross anywhere, any time. No summons. Law strips drivers of excuses. Streets shift. Power tilts to people on foot.
Int 0346-2024, now enacted, rewrites New York’s pedestrian rules. The bill, heard by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, passed on September 26, 2024, and became law on October 26, 2024. Its title: “A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to pedestrian crossing guidelines and right of way.” Sponsored by Council Member Tiffany Cabán and co-sponsored by Narcisse, Won, Hanif, Hudson, and Restler, the law lets pedestrians cross streets anywhere, even against signals. No more tickets for crossing outside crosswalks. The Department of Transportation must educate all street users on new rights and responsibilities. The law removes a tool police used to target walkers. It shifts blame from people on foot to the system and those behind the wheel.
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File Int 0346-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-09-26
26Int 1069-2024
Williams co-sponsors bill to shorten commercial vehicle parking times, safety impact neutral.▸Sep 26 - Council bill slashes legal parking time for big rigs. Ninety minutes max for tractor-trailers. Three hours for other commercial trucks. Streets clear faster. Heavy metal moves on.
Int 1069-2024, now in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, was introduced September 26, 2024. The bill reads: "reducing the maximum time commercial vehicles may park." Sponsored by Kevin C. Riley and 23 others, it limits parking to three hours for most commercial vehicles, and 90 minutes for tractor-trailers, unless signs say otherwise. The law takes effect 120 days after passage. Council aims to keep streets less clogged by oversized trucks. No safety analyst note was provided, but the bill targets long-term truck storage on city streets.
-
File Int 1069-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-09-26
26Int 0346-2024
Williams votes yes to decriminalize jaywalking, boosting pedestrian safety citywide.▸Sep 26 - Council ends jaywalking penalties. Pedestrians now cross anywhere, any time. No summons. Law strips drivers of excuses. Streets shift. Power tilts to people on foot.
Int 0346-2024, now enacted, rewrites New York’s pedestrian rules. The bill, heard by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, passed on September 26, 2024, and became law on October 26, 2024. Its title: “A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to pedestrian crossing guidelines and right of way.” Sponsored by Council Member Tiffany Cabán and co-sponsored by Narcisse, Won, Hanif, Hudson, and Restler, the law lets pedestrians cross streets anywhere, even against signals. No more tickets for crossing outside crosswalks. The Department of Transportation must educate all street users on new rights and responsibilities. The law removes a tool police used to target walkers. It shifts blame from people on foot to the system and those behind the wheel.
-
File Int 0346-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-09-26
11
SUV Strikes Teen Pedestrian at Intersection▸Sep 11 - A 16-year-old boy suffered knee and lower leg abrasions after an SUV hit him at an intersection. The vehicle, traveling west, impacted the pedestrian on the left front quarter panel. The teen was conscious and injured, with no vehicle damage reported.
According to the police report, a 16-year-old male pedestrian was injured at an intersection on 204 Street near Hollis Avenue. The pedestrian was struck by a 2020 SUV traveling westbound, which hit him on the left front quarter panel. The victim sustained abrasions to the knee, lower leg, and foot and remained conscious after the collision. The report lists the pedestrian's actions as "Other Actions in Roadway" but does not specify any contributing factors from the driver or pedestrian. The SUV showed no damage, and the driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of impact. No explicit driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were noted in the data, leaving the cause of the collision unspecified.
2
E-Bike Rider Concussed in Queens Sedan Collision▸Sep 2 - A 15-year-old e-bike driver suffered a concussion after a collision with a sedan on 90 Avenue in Queens. The crash involved obstruction or debris contributing to the impact. The e-bike rider was conscious but injured in the head.
According to the police report, a collision occurred at 13:40 on 90 Avenue in Queens involving a sedan and an e-bike. The e-bike driver, a 15-year-old male, sustained a head injury resulting in a concussion but remained conscious. The report cites 'Obstruction/Debris' as a contributing factor to the crash, indicating environmental hazards played a role. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead, with the sedan impacting the left front quarter panel and the e-bike sustaining damage to its center front end. The e-bike driver was not wearing any safety equipment. The report does not list any driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding but highlights the obstruction or debris as a critical factor in the collision.
2
Defective Brakes Cause Queens SUV-Sedan Collision▸Sep 2 - A Queens crash on Francis Lewis Boulevard injured a 52-year-old sedan driver. The police report cites defective brakes as a key factor. The sedan driver suffered back injuries and whiplash. The SUV struck the sedan’s right side, causing significant damage.
According to the police report, a collision occurred on Francis Lewis Boulevard in Queens involving a sedan and an SUV. The sedan driver, a 52-year-old male, was injured with back trauma and whiplash but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report identifies 'Brakes Defective' as a contributing factor to the crash. The SUV, traveling east, impacted the sedan’s right side doors, causing damage to that area. The sedan, traveling south, sustained damage to its center front end. Both drivers were licensed and traveling straight ahead before the crash. The defective brakes on the sedan played a critical role in the collision, highlighting vehicle maintenance failure as a systemic danger. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors.
17
Sedan Collision Injures Rear Passenger in Queens▸Aug 17 - Two sedans collided on 109 Avenue in Queens just after midnight. A 17-year-old rear passenger suffered a head abrasion but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt. Police cited unsafe speed and other vehicular factors as causes.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 12:55 a.m. on 109 Avenue near Francis Lewis Boulevard in Queens. Two sedans collided, with one vehicle traveling west and the other north. The point of impact was the center front end of one sedan and the demolished front of the other. A 17-year-old female rear passenger was injured, sustaining a head abrasion. She was conscious and restrained by a lap belt, and was not ejected from the vehicle. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Other Vehicular' as contributing factors to the crash, indicating driver errors. The injured occupant's contributing factor was also noted as 'Other Vehicular.' No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors. The crash caused significant vehicle damage, especially to the front of one sedan.
15Int 0745-2024
Lee votes yes on bill requiring DOT to report micromobility data, no direct safety impact.▸Aug 15 - City law now forces DOT to reveal where bikes and scooters go. Streets and bridges, protected or not. Data goes public. Riders’ movement, danger, and safety projects laid bare. No more hiding the facts.
Int 0745-2024, now enacted, came through the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. It was introduced April 11, 2024, and passed on August 15, 2024. The law orders the Department of Transportation to post current bicycle and micromobility ridership data online, updated monthly or at least yearly. The matter summary reads: 'requiring the department of transportation to provide information about bicycle and other micromobility device activity.' Council Member Selvena N. Brooks-Powers led as primary sponsor, joined by Farías, Restler, Hudson, Schulman, and others. The law demands transparency on where riders travel and what DOT does to keep them safe. This opens the books on bike movement and exposes gaps in protection.
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File Int 0745-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-08-15
Jan 8 - Senate bill S 131 demands complete street design for state-funded projects. Sponsors push for safer roads. Guidance will go public. Streets could change. Pedestrians and cyclists stand to gain.
Senate bill S 131 was introduced on January 8, 2025, now in the sponsorship stage. The bill, titled 'Requires the consideration of complete street design for certain transportation projects which receive federal or state funding,' aims to force safer street planning. Primary sponsor Sean Ryan leads, joined by co-sponsors Jamaal Bailey, Jabari Brisport, Samra Brouk, Cordell Cleare, Leroy Comrie, Jeremy Cooney, Nathalia Fernandez, Michael Gianaris, Kristen Gonzalez, Robert Jackson, Rachel May, Kevin S. Parker, Christopher Ryan, and Luis R. Sepúlveda. The bill also orders the department to publish guidance on street design. No safety analyst note was provided.
- File S 131, Open States, Published 2025-01-08
19
Two Sedans Collide at Unsafe Speed in Queens▸Dec 19 - Two sedans collided on 99 Avenue in Queens, both drivers injured. The crash involved unsafe speed, causing front-end damage and injuries to a 54-year-old man and a 30-year-old woman. Both drivers were conscious and restrained by lap belts.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 15:33 on 99 Avenue in Queens involving two sedans. One vehicle was traveling east going straight ahead, while the other was making a right turn northbound. Both drivers were injured, a 54-year-old male and a 30-year-old female, each sustaining moderate injuries including hip-upper leg abrasion and head contusion respectively. The report cites 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor for both drivers. Both drivers were restrained by lap belts and remained conscious after the collision. The point of impact was the center front end of both vehicles, which sustained corresponding damage. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved or cited in the report.
19Int 1145-2024
Lee sponsors bill capping new e-bike rider speeds, undermining street safety.▸Dec 19 - Council bill targets speed. Shared e-bikes and scooters must have speedometers. New riders get capped at 10 mph. Law aims to slow the city’s fastest wheels. Committee review underway.
Int 1145-2024 sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced December 19, 2024, the bill would require all shared electric bikes and scooters to have working speedometers. For new riders, electric assist cuts out at 10 mph. The matter title reads: 'requiring that electric bicycles and electric scooters that are part of share systems have speedometers and limit electric speed assistance to new riders.' Council Members Linda Lee (primary sponsor), Gale A. Brewer, and Chris Banks back the bill. Brewer referred it to committee. No safety analyst note was provided. The bill awaits further action.
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File Int 1145-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-12-19
10
Bus Rear-Ends Pick-Up Truck on Francis Lewis Blvd▸Dec 10 - A bus struck a stopped pick-up truck on Francis Lewis Blvd in Queens. The crash injured three vehicle occupants, causing whiplash and arm injuries. Police cited the bus driver’s failure to maintain safe distance as the primary cause.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 6:48 AM on Francis Lewis Blvd in Queens. A bus traveling south rear-ended a pick-up truck that was stopped in traffic. The report lists 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor for both the bus and the pick-up truck drivers. Three occupants were injured: a 32-year-old female passenger in the bus suffered neck injuries and whiplash; the 26-year-old female bus driver and the 40-year-old male pick-up truck driver both sustained whiplash and arm injuries. All occupants were conscious and restrained with lap belts. The bus’s left front bumper impacted the center back end of the pick-up truck. The collision highlights the dangers of tailgating and failure to maintain safe following distance on busy city streets.
9
Sedan Left Turn Hits Pedestrian at Crosswalk▸Dec 9 - A 21-year-old man was struck by a sedan making a left turn in Queens. The pedestrian was crossing at a marked crosswalk without signal. The driver failed to yield right-of-way, causing knee and lower leg injuries. The victim remained conscious.
According to the police report, a 21-year-old male pedestrian was injured at the intersection of 201 Street and 104 Avenue in Queens at 17:25. The pedestrian was crossing at a marked crosswalk without a crossing signal when a 2021 Kia sedan, driven by a licensed female driver traveling south and making a left turn, struck him with the vehicle's left front bumper. The report explicitly cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor on the driver's part. The pedestrian sustained contusions and bruises to his knee, lower leg, and foot but remained conscious. There was no reported damage to the vehicle. The report does not list any pedestrian behaviors as contributing factors beyond the crossing action itself.
12
SUV Left Turn Hits Sedan Left Side Passenger▸Nov 12 - A Hyundai SUV making a left turn struck the left side of a Ford sedan traveling east on Jamaica Ave. The sedan’s rear passenger, a 55-year-old woman, suffered internal injuries to her abdomen and pelvis. Police cite failure to yield right-of-way.
According to the police report, at 10:40 AM on Jamaica Ave, a 2021 Hyundai SUV traveling south was making a left turn when it collided with a 2003 Ford sedan traveling east. The point of impact was the left side doors of the sedan. The sedan carried two occupants, including a 55-year-old female rear passenger who sustained internal injuries to her abdomen and pelvis and was conscious after the crash. The report identifies 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor, indicating driver error on the part of the SUV driver making the left turn. The injured passenger was not ejected and was not wearing safety equipment. No other victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors. The collision caused damage to the left side doors of the sedan and the center front end of the SUV.
14
SUV and Sedan Collide on Hollis Avenue▸Oct 14 - Two vehicles crashed at Hollis Avenue, injuring a 40-year-old male driver. The SUV struck the sedan’s front left while traveling east. Driver distraction was cited as a key factor. The injured driver suffered bruises and lower leg injuries.
According to the police report, a collision occurred on Hollis Avenue involving a 2018 Jeep SUV traveling east and a 2017 Honda sedan making a left turn northbound. The SUV’s right front bumper impacted the sedan’s left front bumper. The 40-year-old male driver of the SUV was injured, sustaining contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. He was conscious and wearing a lap belt at the time. The report explicitly cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor for the crash, indicating a failure in maintaining proper attention by the drivers involved. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. Both drivers were licensed in New York. The collision caused damage primarily to the front ends of both vehicles.
12
SUV Ignores Signal, Slams Sedan in Queens▸Oct 12 - SUV ran a traffic control, struck a sedan on 90 Avenue. Two passengers inside the sedan, a 9-year-old girl and a 19-year-old woman, suffered internal injuries. Both were conscious. Impact was hard. Streets stayed dangerous.
According to the police report, a northbound SUV disregarded traffic control and hit a sedan traveling east on 90 Avenue in Queens. The SUV struck the sedan's right side, injuring two female passengers: a 9-year-old in the rear seat with chest injuries and a 19-year-old in the front with head injuries. Both were conscious and wore lap belts and harnesses. The SUV driver held only a permit license. Police cited 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the contributing factor. No contributing factors were listed for the victims. The crash shows the harm caused when drivers ignore traffic controls, leaving vulnerable passengers hurt.
5
Two Sedans Collide on Jamaica Avenue Queens▸Oct 5 - Two sedans collided at Jamaica Avenue in Queens. A 22-year-old male driver suffered a severe knee and lower leg injury. Police cited traffic control disregard and unsafe speed as contributing factors. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage in the crash.
According to the police report, the crash involved two sedans traveling north and west on Jamaica Avenue near 188 Street in Queens. The 22-year-old male driver of one sedan was injured with a fracture and dislocation to his knee and lower leg. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors for this driver. Both vehicles had front-end damage: one with right front quarter panel and bumper damage, the other with center front end damage. The driver was conscious and not ejected. The report does not indicate any pedestrian or cyclist involvement or victim fault. The collision highlights driver errors related to ignoring traffic controls and excessive speed.
26Int 1069-2024
Lee co-sponsors bill to shorten commercial vehicle parking times, safety impact neutral.▸Sep 26 - Council bill slashes legal parking time for big rigs. Ninety minutes max for tractor-trailers. Three hours for other commercial trucks. Streets clear faster. Heavy metal moves on.
Int 1069-2024, now in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, was introduced September 26, 2024. The bill reads: "reducing the maximum time commercial vehicles may park." Sponsored by Kevin C. Riley and 23 others, it limits parking to three hours for most commercial vehicles, and 90 minutes for tractor-trailers, unless signs say otherwise. The law takes effect 120 days after passage. Council aims to keep streets less clogged by oversized trucks. No safety analyst note was provided, but the bill targets long-term truck storage on city streets.
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File Int 1069-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-09-26
26Int 0346-2024
Lee votes yes to decriminalize jaywalking, boosting pedestrian safety citywide.▸Sep 26 - Council ends jaywalking penalties. Pedestrians now cross anywhere, any time. No summons. Law strips drivers of excuses. Streets shift. Power tilts to people on foot.
Int 0346-2024, now enacted, rewrites New York’s pedestrian rules. The bill, heard by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, passed on September 26, 2024, and became law on October 26, 2024. Its title: “A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to pedestrian crossing guidelines and right of way.” Sponsored by Council Member Tiffany Cabán and co-sponsored by Narcisse, Won, Hanif, Hudson, and Restler, the law lets pedestrians cross streets anywhere, even against signals. No more tickets for crossing outside crosswalks. The Department of Transportation must educate all street users on new rights and responsibilities. The law removes a tool police used to target walkers. It shifts blame from people on foot to the system and those behind the wheel.
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File Int 0346-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-09-26
26Int 1069-2024
Williams co-sponsors bill to shorten commercial vehicle parking times, safety impact neutral.▸Sep 26 - Council bill slashes legal parking time for big rigs. Ninety minutes max for tractor-trailers. Three hours for other commercial trucks. Streets clear faster. Heavy metal moves on.
Int 1069-2024, now in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, was introduced September 26, 2024. The bill reads: "reducing the maximum time commercial vehicles may park." Sponsored by Kevin C. Riley and 23 others, it limits parking to three hours for most commercial vehicles, and 90 minutes for tractor-trailers, unless signs say otherwise. The law takes effect 120 days after passage. Council aims to keep streets less clogged by oversized trucks. No safety analyst note was provided, but the bill targets long-term truck storage on city streets.
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File Int 1069-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-09-26
26Int 0346-2024
Williams votes yes to decriminalize jaywalking, boosting pedestrian safety citywide.▸Sep 26 - Council ends jaywalking penalties. Pedestrians now cross anywhere, any time. No summons. Law strips drivers of excuses. Streets shift. Power tilts to people on foot.
Int 0346-2024, now enacted, rewrites New York’s pedestrian rules. The bill, heard by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, passed on September 26, 2024, and became law on October 26, 2024. Its title: “A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to pedestrian crossing guidelines and right of way.” Sponsored by Council Member Tiffany Cabán and co-sponsored by Narcisse, Won, Hanif, Hudson, and Restler, the law lets pedestrians cross streets anywhere, even against signals. No more tickets for crossing outside crosswalks. The Department of Transportation must educate all street users on new rights and responsibilities. The law removes a tool police used to target walkers. It shifts blame from people on foot to the system and those behind the wheel.
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File Int 0346-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-09-26
11
SUV Strikes Teen Pedestrian at Intersection▸Sep 11 - A 16-year-old boy suffered knee and lower leg abrasions after an SUV hit him at an intersection. The vehicle, traveling west, impacted the pedestrian on the left front quarter panel. The teen was conscious and injured, with no vehicle damage reported.
According to the police report, a 16-year-old male pedestrian was injured at an intersection on 204 Street near Hollis Avenue. The pedestrian was struck by a 2020 SUV traveling westbound, which hit him on the left front quarter panel. The victim sustained abrasions to the knee, lower leg, and foot and remained conscious after the collision. The report lists the pedestrian's actions as "Other Actions in Roadway" but does not specify any contributing factors from the driver or pedestrian. The SUV showed no damage, and the driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of impact. No explicit driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were noted in the data, leaving the cause of the collision unspecified.
2
E-Bike Rider Concussed in Queens Sedan Collision▸Sep 2 - A 15-year-old e-bike driver suffered a concussion after a collision with a sedan on 90 Avenue in Queens. The crash involved obstruction or debris contributing to the impact. The e-bike rider was conscious but injured in the head.
According to the police report, a collision occurred at 13:40 on 90 Avenue in Queens involving a sedan and an e-bike. The e-bike driver, a 15-year-old male, sustained a head injury resulting in a concussion but remained conscious. The report cites 'Obstruction/Debris' as a contributing factor to the crash, indicating environmental hazards played a role. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead, with the sedan impacting the left front quarter panel and the e-bike sustaining damage to its center front end. The e-bike driver was not wearing any safety equipment. The report does not list any driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding but highlights the obstruction or debris as a critical factor in the collision.
2
Defective Brakes Cause Queens SUV-Sedan Collision▸Sep 2 - A Queens crash on Francis Lewis Boulevard injured a 52-year-old sedan driver. The police report cites defective brakes as a key factor. The sedan driver suffered back injuries and whiplash. The SUV struck the sedan’s right side, causing significant damage.
According to the police report, a collision occurred on Francis Lewis Boulevard in Queens involving a sedan and an SUV. The sedan driver, a 52-year-old male, was injured with back trauma and whiplash but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report identifies 'Brakes Defective' as a contributing factor to the crash. The SUV, traveling east, impacted the sedan’s right side doors, causing damage to that area. The sedan, traveling south, sustained damage to its center front end. Both drivers were licensed and traveling straight ahead before the crash. The defective brakes on the sedan played a critical role in the collision, highlighting vehicle maintenance failure as a systemic danger. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors.
17
Sedan Collision Injures Rear Passenger in Queens▸Aug 17 - Two sedans collided on 109 Avenue in Queens just after midnight. A 17-year-old rear passenger suffered a head abrasion but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt. Police cited unsafe speed and other vehicular factors as causes.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 12:55 a.m. on 109 Avenue near Francis Lewis Boulevard in Queens. Two sedans collided, with one vehicle traveling west and the other north. The point of impact was the center front end of one sedan and the demolished front of the other. A 17-year-old female rear passenger was injured, sustaining a head abrasion. She was conscious and restrained by a lap belt, and was not ejected from the vehicle. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Other Vehicular' as contributing factors to the crash, indicating driver errors. The injured occupant's contributing factor was also noted as 'Other Vehicular.' No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors. The crash caused significant vehicle damage, especially to the front of one sedan.
15Int 0745-2024
Lee votes yes on bill requiring DOT to report micromobility data, no direct safety impact.▸Aug 15 - City law now forces DOT to reveal where bikes and scooters go. Streets and bridges, protected or not. Data goes public. Riders’ movement, danger, and safety projects laid bare. No more hiding the facts.
Int 0745-2024, now enacted, came through the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. It was introduced April 11, 2024, and passed on August 15, 2024. The law orders the Department of Transportation to post current bicycle and micromobility ridership data online, updated monthly or at least yearly. The matter summary reads: 'requiring the department of transportation to provide information about bicycle and other micromobility device activity.' Council Member Selvena N. Brooks-Powers led as primary sponsor, joined by Farías, Restler, Hudson, Schulman, and others. The law demands transparency on where riders travel and what DOT does to keep them safe. This opens the books on bike movement and exposes gaps in protection.
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File Int 0745-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-08-15
Dec 19 - Two sedans collided on 99 Avenue in Queens, both drivers injured. The crash involved unsafe speed, causing front-end damage and injuries to a 54-year-old man and a 30-year-old woman. Both drivers were conscious and restrained by lap belts.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 15:33 on 99 Avenue in Queens involving two sedans. One vehicle was traveling east going straight ahead, while the other was making a right turn northbound. Both drivers were injured, a 54-year-old male and a 30-year-old female, each sustaining moderate injuries including hip-upper leg abrasion and head contusion respectively. The report cites 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor for both drivers. Both drivers were restrained by lap belts and remained conscious after the collision. The point of impact was the center front end of both vehicles, which sustained corresponding damage. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved or cited in the report.
19Int 1145-2024
Lee sponsors bill capping new e-bike rider speeds, undermining street safety.▸Dec 19 - Council bill targets speed. Shared e-bikes and scooters must have speedometers. New riders get capped at 10 mph. Law aims to slow the city’s fastest wheels. Committee review underway.
Int 1145-2024 sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced December 19, 2024, the bill would require all shared electric bikes and scooters to have working speedometers. For new riders, electric assist cuts out at 10 mph. The matter title reads: 'requiring that electric bicycles and electric scooters that are part of share systems have speedometers and limit electric speed assistance to new riders.' Council Members Linda Lee (primary sponsor), Gale A. Brewer, and Chris Banks back the bill. Brewer referred it to committee. No safety analyst note was provided. The bill awaits further action.
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File Int 1145-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-12-19
10
Bus Rear-Ends Pick-Up Truck on Francis Lewis Blvd▸Dec 10 - A bus struck a stopped pick-up truck on Francis Lewis Blvd in Queens. The crash injured three vehicle occupants, causing whiplash and arm injuries. Police cited the bus driver’s failure to maintain safe distance as the primary cause.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 6:48 AM on Francis Lewis Blvd in Queens. A bus traveling south rear-ended a pick-up truck that was stopped in traffic. The report lists 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor for both the bus and the pick-up truck drivers. Three occupants were injured: a 32-year-old female passenger in the bus suffered neck injuries and whiplash; the 26-year-old female bus driver and the 40-year-old male pick-up truck driver both sustained whiplash and arm injuries. All occupants were conscious and restrained with lap belts. The bus’s left front bumper impacted the center back end of the pick-up truck. The collision highlights the dangers of tailgating and failure to maintain safe following distance on busy city streets.
9
Sedan Left Turn Hits Pedestrian at Crosswalk▸Dec 9 - A 21-year-old man was struck by a sedan making a left turn in Queens. The pedestrian was crossing at a marked crosswalk without signal. The driver failed to yield right-of-way, causing knee and lower leg injuries. The victim remained conscious.
According to the police report, a 21-year-old male pedestrian was injured at the intersection of 201 Street and 104 Avenue in Queens at 17:25. The pedestrian was crossing at a marked crosswalk without a crossing signal when a 2021 Kia sedan, driven by a licensed female driver traveling south and making a left turn, struck him with the vehicle's left front bumper. The report explicitly cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor on the driver's part. The pedestrian sustained contusions and bruises to his knee, lower leg, and foot but remained conscious. There was no reported damage to the vehicle. The report does not list any pedestrian behaviors as contributing factors beyond the crossing action itself.
12
SUV Left Turn Hits Sedan Left Side Passenger▸Nov 12 - A Hyundai SUV making a left turn struck the left side of a Ford sedan traveling east on Jamaica Ave. The sedan’s rear passenger, a 55-year-old woman, suffered internal injuries to her abdomen and pelvis. Police cite failure to yield right-of-way.
According to the police report, at 10:40 AM on Jamaica Ave, a 2021 Hyundai SUV traveling south was making a left turn when it collided with a 2003 Ford sedan traveling east. The point of impact was the left side doors of the sedan. The sedan carried two occupants, including a 55-year-old female rear passenger who sustained internal injuries to her abdomen and pelvis and was conscious after the crash. The report identifies 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor, indicating driver error on the part of the SUV driver making the left turn. The injured passenger was not ejected and was not wearing safety equipment. No other victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors. The collision caused damage to the left side doors of the sedan and the center front end of the SUV.
14
SUV and Sedan Collide on Hollis Avenue▸Oct 14 - Two vehicles crashed at Hollis Avenue, injuring a 40-year-old male driver. The SUV struck the sedan’s front left while traveling east. Driver distraction was cited as a key factor. The injured driver suffered bruises and lower leg injuries.
According to the police report, a collision occurred on Hollis Avenue involving a 2018 Jeep SUV traveling east and a 2017 Honda sedan making a left turn northbound. The SUV’s right front bumper impacted the sedan’s left front bumper. The 40-year-old male driver of the SUV was injured, sustaining contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. He was conscious and wearing a lap belt at the time. The report explicitly cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor for the crash, indicating a failure in maintaining proper attention by the drivers involved. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. Both drivers were licensed in New York. The collision caused damage primarily to the front ends of both vehicles.
12
SUV Ignores Signal, Slams Sedan in Queens▸Oct 12 - SUV ran a traffic control, struck a sedan on 90 Avenue. Two passengers inside the sedan, a 9-year-old girl and a 19-year-old woman, suffered internal injuries. Both were conscious. Impact was hard. Streets stayed dangerous.
According to the police report, a northbound SUV disregarded traffic control and hit a sedan traveling east on 90 Avenue in Queens. The SUV struck the sedan's right side, injuring two female passengers: a 9-year-old in the rear seat with chest injuries and a 19-year-old in the front with head injuries. Both were conscious and wore lap belts and harnesses. The SUV driver held only a permit license. Police cited 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the contributing factor. No contributing factors were listed for the victims. The crash shows the harm caused when drivers ignore traffic controls, leaving vulnerable passengers hurt.
5
Two Sedans Collide on Jamaica Avenue Queens▸Oct 5 - Two sedans collided at Jamaica Avenue in Queens. A 22-year-old male driver suffered a severe knee and lower leg injury. Police cited traffic control disregard and unsafe speed as contributing factors. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage in the crash.
According to the police report, the crash involved two sedans traveling north and west on Jamaica Avenue near 188 Street in Queens. The 22-year-old male driver of one sedan was injured with a fracture and dislocation to his knee and lower leg. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors for this driver. Both vehicles had front-end damage: one with right front quarter panel and bumper damage, the other with center front end damage. The driver was conscious and not ejected. The report does not indicate any pedestrian or cyclist involvement or victim fault. The collision highlights driver errors related to ignoring traffic controls and excessive speed.
26Int 1069-2024
Lee co-sponsors bill to shorten commercial vehicle parking times, safety impact neutral.▸Sep 26 - Council bill slashes legal parking time for big rigs. Ninety minutes max for tractor-trailers. Three hours for other commercial trucks. Streets clear faster. Heavy metal moves on.
Int 1069-2024, now in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, was introduced September 26, 2024. The bill reads: "reducing the maximum time commercial vehicles may park." Sponsored by Kevin C. Riley and 23 others, it limits parking to three hours for most commercial vehicles, and 90 minutes for tractor-trailers, unless signs say otherwise. The law takes effect 120 days after passage. Council aims to keep streets less clogged by oversized trucks. No safety analyst note was provided, but the bill targets long-term truck storage on city streets.
-
File Int 1069-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-09-26
26Int 0346-2024
Lee votes yes to decriminalize jaywalking, boosting pedestrian safety citywide.▸Sep 26 - Council ends jaywalking penalties. Pedestrians now cross anywhere, any time. No summons. Law strips drivers of excuses. Streets shift. Power tilts to people on foot.
Int 0346-2024, now enacted, rewrites New York’s pedestrian rules. The bill, heard by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, passed on September 26, 2024, and became law on October 26, 2024. Its title: “A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to pedestrian crossing guidelines and right of way.” Sponsored by Council Member Tiffany Cabán and co-sponsored by Narcisse, Won, Hanif, Hudson, and Restler, the law lets pedestrians cross streets anywhere, even against signals. No more tickets for crossing outside crosswalks. The Department of Transportation must educate all street users on new rights and responsibilities. The law removes a tool police used to target walkers. It shifts blame from people on foot to the system and those behind the wheel.
-
File Int 0346-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-09-26
26Int 1069-2024
Williams co-sponsors bill to shorten commercial vehicle parking times, safety impact neutral.▸Sep 26 - Council bill slashes legal parking time for big rigs. Ninety minutes max for tractor-trailers. Three hours for other commercial trucks. Streets clear faster. Heavy metal moves on.
Int 1069-2024, now in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, was introduced September 26, 2024. The bill reads: "reducing the maximum time commercial vehicles may park." Sponsored by Kevin C. Riley and 23 others, it limits parking to three hours for most commercial vehicles, and 90 minutes for tractor-trailers, unless signs say otherwise. The law takes effect 120 days after passage. Council aims to keep streets less clogged by oversized trucks. No safety analyst note was provided, but the bill targets long-term truck storage on city streets.
-
File Int 1069-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-09-26
26Int 0346-2024
Williams votes yes to decriminalize jaywalking, boosting pedestrian safety citywide.▸Sep 26 - Council ends jaywalking penalties. Pedestrians now cross anywhere, any time. No summons. Law strips drivers of excuses. Streets shift. Power tilts to people on foot.
Int 0346-2024, now enacted, rewrites New York’s pedestrian rules. The bill, heard by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, passed on September 26, 2024, and became law on October 26, 2024. Its title: “A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to pedestrian crossing guidelines and right of way.” Sponsored by Council Member Tiffany Cabán and co-sponsored by Narcisse, Won, Hanif, Hudson, and Restler, the law lets pedestrians cross streets anywhere, even against signals. No more tickets for crossing outside crosswalks. The Department of Transportation must educate all street users on new rights and responsibilities. The law removes a tool police used to target walkers. It shifts blame from people on foot to the system and those behind the wheel.
-
File Int 0346-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-09-26
11
SUV Strikes Teen Pedestrian at Intersection▸Sep 11 - A 16-year-old boy suffered knee and lower leg abrasions after an SUV hit him at an intersection. The vehicle, traveling west, impacted the pedestrian on the left front quarter panel. The teen was conscious and injured, with no vehicle damage reported.
According to the police report, a 16-year-old male pedestrian was injured at an intersection on 204 Street near Hollis Avenue. The pedestrian was struck by a 2020 SUV traveling westbound, which hit him on the left front quarter panel. The victim sustained abrasions to the knee, lower leg, and foot and remained conscious after the collision. The report lists the pedestrian's actions as "Other Actions in Roadway" but does not specify any contributing factors from the driver or pedestrian. The SUV showed no damage, and the driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of impact. No explicit driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were noted in the data, leaving the cause of the collision unspecified.
2
E-Bike Rider Concussed in Queens Sedan Collision▸Sep 2 - A 15-year-old e-bike driver suffered a concussion after a collision with a sedan on 90 Avenue in Queens. The crash involved obstruction or debris contributing to the impact. The e-bike rider was conscious but injured in the head.
According to the police report, a collision occurred at 13:40 on 90 Avenue in Queens involving a sedan and an e-bike. The e-bike driver, a 15-year-old male, sustained a head injury resulting in a concussion but remained conscious. The report cites 'Obstruction/Debris' as a contributing factor to the crash, indicating environmental hazards played a role. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead, with the sedan impacting the left front quarter panel and the e-bike sustaining damage to its center front end. The e-bike driver was not wearing any safety equipment. The report does not list any driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding but highlights the obstruction or debris as a critical factor in the collision.
2
Defective Brakes Cause Queens SUV-Sedan Collision▸Sep 2 - A Queens crash on Francis Lewis Boulevard injured a 52-year-old sedan driver. The police report cites defective brakes as a key factor. The sedan driver suffered back injuries and whiplash. The SUV struck the sedan’s right side, causing significant damage.
According to the police report, a collision occurred on Francis Lewis Boulevard in Queens involving a sedan and an SUV. The sedan driver, a 52-year-old male, was injured with back trauma and whiplash but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report identifies 'Brakes Defective' as a contributing factor to the crash. The SUV, traveling east, impacted the sedan’s right side doors, causing damage to that area. The sedan, traveling south, sustained damage to its center front end. Both drivers were licensed and traveling straight ahead before the crash. The defective brakes on the sedan played a critical role in the collision, highlighting vehicle maintenance failure as a systemic danger. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors.
17
Sedan Collision Injures Rear Passenger in Queens▸Aug 17 - Two sedans collided on 109 Avenue in Queens just after midnight. A 17-year-old rear passenger suffered a head abrasion but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt. Police cited unsafe speed and other vehicular factors as causes.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 12:55 a.m. on 109 Avenue near Francis Lewis Boulevard in Queens. Two sedans collided, with one vehicle traveling west and the other north. The point of impact was the center front end of one sedan and the demolished front of the other. A 17-year-old female rear passenger was injured, sustaining a head abrasion. She was conscious and restrained by a lap belt, and was not ejected from the vehicle. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Other Vehicular' as contributing factors to the crash, indicating driver errors. The injured occupant's contributing factor was also noted as 'Other Vehicular.' No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors. The crash caused significant vehicle damage, especially to the front of one sedan.
15Int 0745-2024
Lee votes yes on bill requiring DOT to report micromobility data, no direct safety impact.▸Aug 15 - City law now forces DOT to reveal where bikes and scooters go. Streets and bridges, protected or not. Data goes public. Riders’ movement, danger, and safety projects laid bare. No more hiding the facts.
Int 0745-2024, now enacted, came through the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. It was introduced April 11, 2024, and passed on August 15, 2024. The law orders the Department of Transportation to post current bicycle and micromobility ridership data online, updated monthly or at least yearly. The matter summary reads: 'requiring the department of transportation to provide information about bicycle and other micromobility device activity.' Council Member Selvena N. Brooks-Powers led as primary sponsor, joined by Farías, Restler, Hudson, Schulman, and others. The law demands transparency on where riders travel and what DOT does to keep them safe. This opens the books on bike movement and exposes gaps in protection.
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File Int 0745-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-08-15
Dec 19 - Council bill targets speed. Shared e-bikes and scooters must have speedometers. New riders get capped at 10 mph. Law aims to slow the city’s fastest wheels. Committee review underway.
Int 1145-2024 sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced December 19, 2024, the bill would require all shared electric bikes and scooters to have working speedometers. For new riders, electric assist cuts out at 10 mph. The matter title reads: 'requiring that electric bicycles and electric scooters that are part of share systems have speedometers and limit electric speed assistance to new riders.' Council Members Linda Lee (primary sponsor), Gale A. Brewer, and Chris Banks back the bill. Brewer referred it to committee. No safety analyst note was provided. The bill awaits further action.
- File Int 1145-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2024-12-19
10
Bus Rear-Ends Pick-Up Truck on Francis Lewis Blvd▸Dec 10 - A bus struck a stopped pick-up truck on Francis Lewis Blvd in Queens. The crash injured three vehicle occupants, causing whiplash and arm injuries. Police cited the bus driver’s failure to maintain safe distance as the primary cause.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 6:48 AM on Francis Lewis Blvd in Queens. A bus traveling south rear-ended a pick-up truck that was stopped in traffic. The report lists 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor for both the bus and the pick-up truck drivers. Three occupants were injured: a 32-year-old female passenger in the bus suffered neck injuries and whiplash; the 26-year-old female bus driver and the 40-year-old male pick-up truck driver both sustained whiplash and arm injuries. All occupants were conscious and restrained with lap belts. The bus’s left front bumper impacted the center back end of the pick-up truck. The collision highlights the dangers of tailgating and failure to maintain safe following distance on busy city streets.
9
Sedan Left Turn Hits Pedestrian at Crosswalk▸Dec 9 - A 21-year-old man was struck by a sedan making a left turn in Queens. The pedestrian was crossing at a marked crosswalk without signal. The driver failed to yield right-of-way, causing knee and lower leg injuries. The victim remained conscious.
According to the police report, a 21-year-old male pedestrian was injured at the intersection of 201 Street and 104 Avenue in Queens at 17:25. The pedestrian was crossing at a marked crosswalk without a crossing signal when a 2021 Kia sedan, driven by a licensed female driver traveling south and making a left turn, struck him with the vehicle's left front bumper. The report explicitly cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor on the driver's part. The pedestrian sustained contusions and bruises to his knee, lower leg, and foot but remained conscious. There was no reported damage to the vehicle. The report does not list any pedestrian behaviors as contributing factors beyond the crossing action itself.
12
SUV Left Turn Hits Sedan Left Side Passenger▸Nov 12 - A Hyundai SUV making a left turn struck the left side of a Ford sedan traveling east on Jamaica Ave. The sedan’s rear passenger, a 55-year-old woman, suffered internal injuries to her abdomen and pelvis. Police cite failure to yield right-of-way.
According to the police report, at 10:40 AM on Jamaica Ave, a 2021 Hyundai SUV traveling south was making a left turn when it collided with a 2003 Ford sedan traveling east. The point of impact was the left side doors of the sedan. The sedan carried two occupants, including a 55-year-old female rear passenger who sustained internal injuries to her abdomen and pelvis and was conscious after the crash. The report identifies 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor, indicating driver error on the part of the SUV driver making the left turn. The injured passenger was not ejected and was not wearing safety equipment. No other victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors. The collision caused damage to the left side doors of the sedan and the center front end of the SUV.
14
SUV and Sedan Collide on Hollis Avenue▸Oct 14 - Two vehicles crashed at Hollis Avenue, injuring a 40-year-old male driver. The SUV struck the sedan’s front left while traveling east. Driver distraction was cited as a key factor. The injured driver suffered bruises and lower leg injuries.
According to the police report, a collision occurred on Hollis Avenue involving a 2018 Jeep SUV traveling east and a 2017 Honda sedan making a left turn northbound. The SUV’s right front bumper impacted the sedan’s left front bumper. The 40-year-old male driver of the SUV was injured, sustaining contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. He was conscious and wearing a lap belt at the time. The report explicitly cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor for the crash, indicating a failure in maintaining proper attention by the drivers involved. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. Both drivers were licensed in New York. The collision caused damage primarily to the front ends of both vehicles.
12
SUV Ignores Signal, Slams Sedan in Queens▸Oct 12 - SUV ran a traffic control, struck a sedan on 90 Avenue. Two passengers inside the sedan, a 9-year-old girl and a 19-year-old woman, suffered internal injuries. Both were conscious. Impact was hard. Streets stayed dangerous.
According to the police report, a northbound SUV disregarded traffic control and hit a sedan traveling east on 90 Avenue in Queens. The SUV struck the sedan's right side, injuring two female passengers: a 9-year-old in the rear seat with chest injuries and a 19-year-old in the front with head injuries. Both were conscious and wore lap belts and harnesses. The SUV driver held only a permit license. Police cited 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the contributing factor. No contributing factors were listed for the victims. The crash shows the harm caused when drivers ignore traffic controls, leaving vulnerable passengers hurt.
5
Two Sedans Collide on Jamaica Avenue Queens▸Oct 5 - Two sedans collided at Jamaica Avenue in Queens. A 22-year-old male driver suffered a severe knee and lower leg injury. Police cited traffic control disregard and unsafe speed as contributing factors. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage in the crash.
According to the police report, the crash involved two sedans traveling north and west on Jamaica Avenue near 188 Street in Queens. The 22-year-old male driver of one sedan was injured with a fracture and dislocation to his knee and lower leg. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors for this driver. Both vehicles had front-end damage: one with right front quarter panel and bumper damage, the other with center front end damage. The driver was conscious and not ejected. The report does not indicate any pedestrian or cyclist involvement or victim fault. The collision highlights driver errors related to ignoring traffic controls and excessive speed.
26Int 1069-2024
Lee co-sponsors bill to shorten commercial vehicle parking times, safety impact neutral.▸Sep 26 - Council bill slashes legal parking time for big rigs. Ninety minutes max for tractor-trailers. Three hours for other commercial trucks. Streets clear faster. Heavy metal moves on.
Int 1069-2024, now in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, was introduced September 26, 2024. The bill reads: "reducing the maximum time commercial vehicles may park." Sponsored by Kevin C. Riley and 23 others, it limits parking to three hours for most commercial vehicles, and 90 minutes for tractor-trailers, unless signs say otherwise. The law takes effect 120 days after passage. Council aims to keep streets less clogged by oversized trucks. No safety analyst note was provided, but the bill targets long-term truck storage on city streets.
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File Int 1069-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-09-26
26Int 0346-2024
Lee votes yes to decriminalize jaywalking, boosting pedestrian safety citywide.▸Sep 26 - Council ends jaywalking penalties. Pedestrians now cross anywhere, any time. No summons. Law strips drivers of excuses. Streets shift. Power tilts to people on foot.
Int 0346-2024, now enacted, rewrites New York’s pedestrian rules. The bill, heard by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, passed on September 26, 2024, and became law on October 26, 2024. Its title: “A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to pedestrian crossing guidelines and right of way.” Sponsored by Council Member Tiffany Cabán and co-sponsored by Narcisse, Won, Hanif, Hudson, and Restler, the law lets pedestrians cross streets anywhere, even against signals. No more tickets for crossing outside crosswalks. The Department of Transportation must educate all street users on new rights and responsibilities. The law removes a tool police used to target walkers. It shifts blame from people on foot to the system and those behind the wheel.
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File Int 0346-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-09-26
26Int 1069-2024
Williams co-sponsors bill to shorten commercial vehicle parking times, safety impact neutral.▸Sep 26 - Council bill slashes legal parking time for big rigs. Ninety minutes max for tractor-trailers. Three hours for other commercial trucks. Streets clear faster. Heavy metal moves on.
Int 1069-2024, now in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, was introduced September 26, 2024. The bill reads: "reducing the maximum time commercial vehicles may park." Sponsored by Kevin C. Riley and 23 others, it limits parking to three hours for most commercial vehicles, and 90 minutes for tractor-trailers, unless signs say otherwise. The law takes effect 120 days after passage. Council aims to keep streets less clogged by oversized trucks. No safety analyst note was provided, but the bill targets long-term truck storage on city streets.
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File Int 1069-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-09-26
26Int 0346-2024
Williams votes yes to decriminalize jaywalking, boosting pedestrian safety citywide.▸Sep 26 - Council ends jaywalking penalties. Pedestrians now cross anywhere, any time. No summons. Law strips drivers of excuses. Streets shift. Power tilts to people on foot.
Int 0346-2024, now enacted, rewrites New York’s pedestrian rules. The bill, heard by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, passed on September 26, 2024, and became law on October 26, 2024. Its title: “A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to pedestrian crossing guidelines and right of way.” Sponsored by Council Member Tiffany Cabán and co-sponsored by Narcisse, Won, Hanif, Hudson, and Restler, the law lets pedestrians cross streets anywhere, even against signals. No more tickets for crossing outside crosswalks. The Department of Transportation must educate all street users on new rights and responsibilities. The law removes a tool police used to target walkers. It shifts blame from people on foot to the system and those behind the wheel.
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File Int 0346-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-09-26
11
SUV Strikes Teen Pedestrian at Intersection▸Sep 11 - A 16-year-old boy suffered knee and lower leg abrasions after an SUV hit him at an intersection. The vehicle, traveling west, impacted the pedestrian on the left front quarter panel. The teen was conscious and injured, with no vehicle damage reported.
According to the police report, a 16-year-old male pedestrian was injured at an intersection on 204 Street near Hollis Avenue. The pedestrian was struck by a 2020 SUV traveling westbound, which hit him on the left front quarter panel. The victim sustained abrasions to the knee, lower leg, and foot and remained conscious after the collision. The report lists the pedestrian's actions as "Other Actions in Roadway" but does not specify any contributing factors from the driver or pedestrian. The SUV showed no damage, and the driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of impact. No explicit driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were noted in the data, leaving the cause of the collision unspecified.
2
E-Bike Rider Concussed in Queens Sedan Collision▸Sep 2 - A 15-year-old e-bike driver suffered a concussion after a collision with a sedan on 90 Avenue in Queens. The crash involved obstruction or debris contributing to the impact. The e-bike rider was conscious but injured in the head.
According to the police report, a collision occurred at 13:40 on 90 Avenue in Queens involving a sedan and an e-bike. The e-bike driver, a 15-year-old male, sustained a head injury resulting in a concussion but remained conscious. The report cites 'Obstruction/Debris' as a contributing factor to the crash, indicating environmental hazards played a role. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead, with the sedan impacting the left front quarter panel and the e-bike sustaining damage to its center front end. The e-bike driver was not wearing any safety equipment. The report does not list any driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding but highlights the obstruction or debris as a critical factor in the collision.
2
Defective Brakes Cause Queens SUV-Sedan Collision▸Sep 2 - A Queens crash on Francis Lewis Boulevard injured a 52-year-old sedan driver. The police report cites defective brakes as a key factor. The sedan driver suffered back injuries and whiplash. The SUV struck the sedan’s right side, causing significant damage.
According to the police report, a collision occurred on Francis Lewis Boulevard in Queens involving a sedan and an SUV. The sedan driver, a 52-year-old male, was injured with back trauma and whiplash but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report identifies 'Brakes Defective' as a contributing factor to the crash. The SUV, traveling east, impacted the sedan’s right side doors, causing damage to that area. The sedan, traveling south, sustained damage to its center front end. Both drivers were licensed and traveling straight ahead before the crash. The defective brakes on the sedan played a critical role in the collision, highlighting vehicle maintenance failure as a systemic danger. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors.
17
Sedan Collision Injures Rear Passenger in Queens▸Aug 17 - Two sedans collided on 109 Avenue in Queens just after midnight. A 17-year-old rear passenger suffered a head abrasion but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt. Police cited unsafe speed and other vehicular factors as causes.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 12:55 a.m. on 109 Avenue near Francis Lewis Boulevard in Queens. Two sedans collided, with one vehicle traveling west and the other north. The point of impact was the center front end of one sedan and the demolished front of the other. A 17-year-old female rear passenger was injured, sustaining a head abrasion. She was conscious and restrained by a lap belt, and was not ejected from the vehicle. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Other Vehicular' as contributing factors to the crash, indicating driver errors. The injured occupant's contributing factor was also noted as 'Other Vehicular.' No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors. The crash caused significant vehicle damage, especially to the front of one sedan.
15Int 0745-2024
Lee votes yes on bill requiring DOT to report micromobility data, no direct safety impact.▸Aug 15 - City law now forces DOT to reveal where bikes and scooters go. Streets and bridges, protected or not. Data goes public. Riders’ movement, danger, and safety projects laid bare. No more hiding the facts.
Int 0745-2024, now enacted, came through the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. It was introduced April 11, 2024, and passed on August 15, 2024. The law orders the Department of Transportation to post current bicycle and micromobility ridership data online, updated monthly or at least yearly. The matter summary reads: 'requiring the department of transportation to provide information about bicycle and other micromobility device activity.' Council Member Selvena N. Brooks-Powers led as primary sponsor, joined by Farías, Restler, Hudson, Schulman, and others. The law demands transparency on where riders travel and what DOT does to keep them safe. This opens the books on bike movement and exposes gaps in protection.
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File Int 0745-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-08-15
Dec 10 - A bus struck a stopped pick-up truck on Francis Lewis Blvd in Queens. The crash injured three vehicle occupants, causing whiplash and arm injuries. Police cited the bus driver’s failure to maintain safe distance as the primary cause.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 6:48 AM on Francis Lewis Blvd in Queens. A bus traveling south rear-ended a pick-up truck that was stopped in traffic. The report lists 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor for both the bus and the pick-up truck drivers. Three occupants were injured: a 32-year-old female passenger in the bus suffered neck injuries and whiplash; the 26-year-old female bus driver and the 40-year-old male pick-up truck driver both sustained whiplash and arm injuries. All occupants were conscious and restrained with lap belts. The bus’s left front bumper impacted the center back end of the pick-up truck. The collision highlights the dangers of tailgating and failure to maintain safe following distance on busy city streets.
9
Sedan Left Turn Hits Pedestrian at Crosswalk▸Dec 9 - A 21-year-old man was struck by a sedan making a left turn in Queens. The pedestrian was crossing at a marked crosswalk without signal. The driver failed to yield right-of-way, causing knee and lower leg injuries. The victim remained conscious.
According to the police report, a 21-year-old male pedestrian was injured at the intersection of 201 Street and 104 Avenue in Queens at 17:25. The pedestrian was crossing at a marked crosswalk without a crossing signal when a 2021 Kia sedan, driven by a licensed female driver traveling south and making a left turn, struck him with the vehicle's left front bumper. The report explicitly cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor on the driver's part. The pedestrian sustained contusions and bruises to his knee, lower leg, and foot but remained conscious. There was no reported damage to the vehicle. The report does not list any pedestrian behaviors as contributing factors beyond the crossing action itself.
12
SUV Left Turn Hits Sedan Left Side Passenger▸Nov 12 - A Hyundai SUV making a left turn struck the left side of a Ford sedan traveling east on Jamaica Ave. The sedan’s rear passenger, a 55-year-old woman, suffered internal injuries to her abdomen and pelvis. Police cite failure to yield right-of-way.
According to the police report, at 10:40 AM on Jamaica Ave, a 2021 Hyundai SUV traveling south was making a left turn when it collided with a 2003 Ford sedan traveling east. The point of impact was the left side doors of the sedan. The sedan carried two occupants, including a 55-year-old female rear passenger who sustained internal injuries to her abdomen and pelvis and was conscious after the crash. The report identifies 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor, indicating driver error on the part of the SUV driver making the left turn. The injured passenger was not ejected and was not wearing safety equipment. No other victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors. The collision caused damage to the left side doors of the sedan and the center front end of the SUV.
14
SUV and Sedan Collide on Hollis Avenue▸Oct 14 - Two vehicles crashed at Hollis Avenue, injuring a 40-year-old male driver. The SUV struck the sedan’s front left while traveling east. Driver distraction was cited as a key factor. The injured driver suffered bruises and lower leg injuries.
According to the police report, a collision occurred on Hollis Avenue involving a 2018 Jeep SUV traveling east and a 2017 Honda sedan making a left turn northbound. The SUV’s right front bumper impacted the sedan’s left front bumper. The 40-year-old male driver of the SUV was injured, sustaining contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. He was conscious and wearing a lap belt at the time. The report explicitly cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor for the crash, indicating a failure in maintaining proper attention by the drivers involved. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. Both drivers were licensed in New York. The collision caused damage primarily to the front ends of both vehicles.
12
SUV Ignores Signal, Slams Sedan in Queens▸Oct 12 - SUV ran a traffic control, struck a sedan on 90 Avenue. Two passengers inside the sedan, a 9-year-old girl and a 19-year-old woman, suffered internal injuries. Both were conscious. Impact was hard. Streets stayed dangerous.
According to the police report, a northbound SUV disregarded traffic control and hit a sedan traveling east on 90 Avenue in Queens. The SUV struck the sedan's right side, injuring two female passengers: a 9-year-old in the rear seat with chest injuries and a 19-year-old in the front with head injuries. Both were conscious and wore lap belts and harnesses. The SUV driver held only a permit license. Police cited 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the contributing factor. No contributing factors were listed for the victims. The crash shows the harm caused when drivers ignore traffic controls, leaving vulnerable passengers hurt.
5
Two Sedans Collide on Jamaica Avenue Queens▸Oct 5 - Two sedans collided at Jamaica Avenue in Queens. A 22-year-old male driver suffered a severe knee and lower leg injury. Police cited traffic control disregard and unsafe speed as contributing factors. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage in the crash.
According to the police report, the crash involved two sedans traveling north and west on Jamaica Avenue near 188 Street in Queens. The 22-year-old male driver of one sedan was injured with a fracture and dislocation to his knee and lower leg. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors for this driver. Both vehicles had front-end damage: one with right front quarter panel and bumper damage, the other with center front end damage. The driver was conscious and not ejected. The report does not indicate any pedestrian or cyclist involvement or victim fault. The collision highlights driver errors related to ignoring traffic controls and excessive speed.
26Int 1069-2024
Lee co-sponsors bill to shorten commercial vehicle parking times, safety impact neutral.▸Sep 26 - Council bill slashes legal parking time for big rigs. Ninety minutes max for tractor-trailers. Three hours for other commercial trucks. Streets clear faster. Heavy metal moves on.
Int 1069-2024, now in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, was introduced September 26, 2024. The bill reads: "reducing the maximum time commercial vehicles may park." Sponsored by Kevin C. Riley and 23 others, it limits parking to three hours for most commercial vehicles, and 90 minutes for tractor-trailers, unless signs say otherwise. The law takes effect 120 days after passage. Council aims to keep streets less clogged by oversized trucks. No safety analyst note was provided, but the bill targets long-term truck storage on city streets.
-
File Int 1069-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-09-26
26Int 0346-2024
Lee votes yes to decriminalize jaywalking, boosting pedestrian safety citywide.▸Sep 26 - Council ends jaywalking penalties. Pedestrians now cross anywhere, any time. No summons. Law strips drivers of excuses. Streets shift. Power tilts to people on foot.
Int 0346-2024, now enacted, rewrites New York’s pedestrian rules. The bill, heard by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, passed on September 26, 2024, and became law on October 26, 2024. Its title: “A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to pedestrian crossing guidelines and right of way.” Sponsored by Council Member Tiffany Cabán and co-sponsored by Narcisse, Won, Hanif, Hudson, and Restler, the law lets pedestrians cross streets anywhere, even against signals. No more tickets for crossing outside crosswalks. The Department of Transportation must educate all street users on new rights and responsibilities. The law removes a tool police used to target walkers. It shifts blame from people on foot to the system and those behind the wheel.
-
File Int 0346-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-09-26
26Int 1069-2024
Williams co-sponsors bill to shorten commercial vehicle parking times, safety impact neutral.▸Sep 26 - Council bill slashes legal parking time for big rigs. Ninety minutes max for tractor-trailers. Three hours for other commercial trucks. Streets clear faster. Heavy metal moves on.
Int 1069-2024, now in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, was introduced September 26, 2024. The bill reads: "reducing the maximum time commercial vehicles may park." Sponsored by Kevin C. Riley and 23 others, it limits parking to three hours for most commercial vehicles, and 90 minutes for tractor-trailers, unless signs say otherwise. The law takes effect 120 days after passage. Council aims to keep streets less clogged by oversized trucks. No safety analyst note was provided, but the bill targets long-term truck storage on city streets.
-
File Int 1069-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-09-26
26Int 0346-2024
Williams votes yes to decriminalize jaywalking, boosting pedestrian safety citywide.▸Sep 26 - Council ends jaywalking penalties. Pedestrians now cross anywhere, any time. No summons. Law strips drivers of excuses. Streets shift. Power tilts to people on foot.
Int 0346-2024, now enacted, rewrites New York’s pedestrian rules. The bill, heard by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, passed on September 26, 2024, and became law on October 26, 2024. Its title: “A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to pedestrian crossing guidelines and right of way.” Sponsored by Council Member Tiffany Cabán and co-sponsored by Narcisse, Won, Hanif, Hudson, and Restler, the law lets pedestrians cross streets anywhere, even against signals. No more tickets for crossing outside crosswalks. The Department of Transportation must educate all street users on new rights and responsibilities. The law removes a tool police used to target walkers. It shifts blame from people on foot to the system and those behind the wheel.
-
File Int 0346-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-09-26
11
SUV Strikes Teen Pedestrian at Intersection▸Sep 11 - A 16-year-old boy suffered knee and lower leg abrasions after an SUV hit him at an intersection. The vehicle, traveling west, impacted the pedestrian on the left front quarter panel. The teen was conscious and injured, with no vehicle damage reported.
According to the police report, a 16-year-old male pedestrian was injured at an intersection on 204 Street near Hollis Avenue. The pedestrian was struck by a 2020 SUV traveling westbound, which hit him on the left front quarter panel. The victim sustained abrasions to the knee, lower leg, and foot and remained conscious after the collision. The report lists the pedestrian's actions as "Other Actions in Roadway" but does not specify any contributing factors from the driver or pedestrian. The SUV showed no damage, and the driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of impact. No explicit driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were noted in the data, leaving the cause of the collision unspecified.
2
E-Bike Rider Concussed in Queens Sedan Collision▸Sep 2 - A 15-year-old e-bike driver suffered a concussion after a collision with a sedan on 90 Avenue in Queens. The crash involved obstruction or debris contributing to the impact. The e-bike rider was conscious but injured in the head.
According to the police report, a collision occurred at 13:40 on 90 Avenue in Queens involving a sedan and an e-bike. The e-bike driver, a 15-year-old male, sustained a head injury resulting in a concussion but remained conscious. The report cites 'Obstruction/Debris' as a contributing factor to the crash, indicating environmental hazards played a role. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead, with the sedan impacting the left front quarter panel and the e-bike sustaining damage to its center front end. The e-bike driver was not wearing any safety equipment. The report does not list any driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding but highlights the obstruction or debris as a critical factor in the collision.
2
Defective Brakes Cause Queens SUV-Sedan Collision▸Sep 2 - A Queens crash on Francis Lewis Boulevard injured a 52-year-old sedan driver. The police report cites defective brakes as a key factor. The sedan driver suffered back injuries and whiplash. The SUV struck the sedan’s right side, causing significant damage.
According to the police report, a collision occurred on Francis Lewis Boulevard in Queens involving a sedan and an SUV. The sedan driver, a 52-year-old male, was injured with back trauma and whiplash but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report identifies 'Brakes Defective' as a contributing factor to the crash. The SUV, traveling east, impacted the sedan’s right side doors, causing damage to that area. The sedan, traveling south, sustained damage to its center front end. Both drivers were licensed and traveling straight ahead before the crash. The defective brakes on the sedan played a critical role in the collision, highlighting vehicle maintenance failure as a systemic danger. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors.
17
Sedan Collision Injures Rear Passenger in Queens▸Aug 17 - Two sedans collided on 109 Avenue in Queens just after midnight. A 17-year-old rear passenger suffered a head abrasion but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt. Police cited unsafe speed and other vehicular factors as causes.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 12:55 a.m. on 109 Avenue near Francis Lewis Boulevard in Queens. Two sedans collided, with one vehicle traveling west and the other north. The point of impact was the center front end of one sedan and the demolished front of the other. A 17-year-old female rear passenger was injured, sustaining a head abrasion. She was conscious and restrained by a lap belt, and was not ejected from the vehicle. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Other Vehicular' as contributing factors to the crash, indicating driver errors. The injured occupant's contributing factor was also noted as 'Other Vehicular.' No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors. The crash caused significant vehicle damage, especially to the front of one sedan.
15Int 0745-2024
Lee votes yes on bill requiring DOT to report micromobility data, no direct safety impact.▸Aug 15 - City law now forces DOT to reveal where bikes and scooters go. Streets and bridges, protected or not. Data goes public. Riders’ movement, danger, and safety projects laid bare. No more hiding the facts.
Int 0745-2024, now enacted, came through the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. It was introduced April 11, 2024, and passed on August 15, 2024. The law orders the Department of Transportation to post current bicycle and micromobility ridership data online, updated monthly or at least yearly. The matter summary reads: 'requiring the department of transportation to provide information about bicycle and other micromobility device activity.' Council Member Selvena N. Brooks-Powers led as primary sponsor, joined by Farías, Restler, Hudson, Schulman, and others. The law demands transparency on where riders travel and what DOT does to keep them safe. This opens the books on bike movement and exposes gaps in protection.
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File Int 0745-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-08-15
Dec 9 - A 21-year-old man was struck by a sedan making a left turn in Queens. The pedestrian was crossing at a marked crosswalk without signal. The driver failed to yield right-of-way, causing knee and lower leg injuries. The victim remained conscious.
According to the police report, a 21-year-old male pedestrian was injured at the intersection of 201 Street and 104 Avenue in Queens at 17:25. The pedestrian was crossing at a marked crosswalk without a crossing signal when a 2021 Kia sedan, driven by a licensed female driver traveling south and making a left turn, struck him with the vehicle's left front bumper. The report explicitly cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor on the driver's part. The pedestrian sustained contusions and bruises to his knee, lower leg, and foot but remained conscious. There was no reported damage to the vehicle. The report does not list any pedestrian behaviors as contributing factors beyond the crossing action itself.
12
SUV Left Turn Hits Sedan Left Side Passenger▸Nov 12 - A Hyundai SUV making a left turn struck the left side of a Ford sedan traveling east on Jamaica Ave. The sedan’s rear passenger, a 55-year-old woman, suffered internal injuries to her abdomen and pelvis. Police cite failure to yield right-of-way.
According to the police report, at 10:40 AM on Jamaica Ave, a 2021 Hyundai SUV traveling south was making a left turn when it collided with a 2003 Ford sedan traveling east. The point of impact was the left side doors of the sedan. The sedan carried two occupants, including a 55-year-old female rear passenger who sustained internal injuries to her abdomen and pelvis and was conscious after the crash. The report identifies 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor, indicating driver error on the part of the SUV driver making the left turn. The injured passenger was not ejected and was not wearing safety equipment. No other victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors. The collision caused damage to the left side doors of the sedan and the center front end of the SUV.
14
SUV and Sedan Collide on Hollis Avenue▸Oct 14 - Two vehicles crashed at Hollis Avenue, injuring a 40-year-old male driver. The SUV struck the sedan’s front left while traveling east. Driver distraction was cited as a key factor. The injured driver suffered bruises and lower leg injuries.
According to the police report, a collision occurred on Hollis Avenue involving a 2018 Jeep SUV traveling east and a 2017 Honda sedan making a left turn northbound. The SUV’s right front bumper impacted the sedan’s left front bumper. The 40-year-old male driver of the SUV was injured, sustaining contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. He was conscious and wearing a lap belt at the time. The report explicitly cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor for the crash, indicating a failure in maintaining proper attention by the drivers involved. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. Both drivers were licensed in New York. The collision caused damage primarily to the front ends of both vehicles.
12
SUV Ignores Signal, Slams Sedan in Queens▸Oct 12 - SUV ran a traffic control, struck a sedan on 90 Avenue. Two passengers inside the sedan, a 9-year-old girl and a 19-year-old woman, suffered internal injuries. Both were conscious. Impact was hard. Streets stayed dangerous.
According to the police report, a northbound SUV disregarded traffic control and hit a sedan traveling east on 90 Avenue in Queens. The SUV struck the sedan's right side, injuring two female passengers: a 9-year-old in the rear seat with chest injuries and a 19-year-old in the front with head injuries. Both were conscious and wore lap belts and harnesses. The SUV driver held only a permit license. Police cited 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the contributing factor. No contributing factors were listed for the victims. The crash shows the harm caused when drivers ignore traffic controls, leaving vulnerable passengers hurt.
5
Two Sedans Collide on Jamaica Avenue Queens▸Oct 5 - Two sedans collided at Jamaica Avenue in Queens. A 22-year-old male driver suffered a severe knee and lower leg injury. Police cited traffic control disregard and unsafe speed as contributing factors. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage in the crash.
According to the police report, the crash involved two sedans traveling north and west on Jamaica Avenue near 188 Street in Queens. The 22-year-old male driver of one sedan was injured with a fracture and dislocation to his knee and lower leg. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors for this driver. Both vehicles had front-end damage: one with right front quarter panel and bumper damage, the other with center front end damage. The driver was conscious and not ejected. The report does not indicate any pedestrian or cyclist involvement or victim fault. The collision highlights driver errors related to ignoring traffic controls and excessive speed.
26Int 1069-2024
Lee co-sponsors bill to shorten commercial vehicle parking times, safety impact neutral.▸Sep 26 - Council bill slashes legal parking time for big rigs. Ninety minutes max for tractor-trailers. Three hours for other commercial trucks. Streets clear faster. Heavy metal moves on.
Int 1069-2024, now in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, was introduced September 26, 2024. The bill reads: "reducing the maximum time commercial vehicles may park." Sponsored by Kevin C. Riley and 23 others, it limits parking to three hours for most commercial vehicles, and 90 minutes for tractor-trailers, unless signs say otherwise. The law takes effect 120 days after passage. Council aims to keep streets less clogged by oversized trucks. No safety analyst note was provided, but the bill targets long-term truck storage on city streets.
-
File Int 1069-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-09-26
26Int 0346-2024
Lee votes yes to decriminalize jaywalking, boosting pedestrian safety citywide.▸Sep 26 - Council ends jaywalking penalties. Pedestrians now cross anywhere, any time. No summons. Law strips drivers of excuses. Streets shift. Power tilts to people on foot.
Int 0346-2024, now enacted, rewrites New York’s pedestrian rules. The bill, heard by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, passed on September 26, 2024, and became law on October 26, 2024. Its title: “A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to pedestrian crossing guidelines and right of way.” Sponsored by Council Member Tiffany Cabán and co-sponsored by Narcisse, Won, Hanif, Hudson, and Restler, the law lets pedestrians cross streets anywhere, even against signals. No more tickets for crossing outside crosswalks. The Department of Transportation must educate all street users on new rights and responsibilities. The law removes a tool police used to target walkers. It shifts blame from people on foot to the system and those behind the wheel.
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File Int 0346-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-09-26
26Int 1069-2024
Williams co-sponsors bill to shorten commercial vehicle parking times, safety impact neutral.▸Sep 26 - Council bill slashes legal parking time for big rigs. Ninety minutes max for tractor-trailers. Three hours for other commercial trucks. Streets clear faster. Heavy metal moves on.
Int 1069-2024, now in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, was introduced September 26, 2024. The bill reads: "reducing the maximum time commercial vehicles may park." Sponsored by Kevin C. Riley and 23 others, it limits parking to three hours for most commercial vehicles, and 90 minutes for tractor-trailers, unless signs say otherwise. The law takes effect 120 days after passage. Council aims to keep streets less clogged by oversized trucks. No safety analyst note was provided, but the bill targets long-term truck storage on city streets.
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File Int 1069-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-09-26
26Int 0346-2024
Williams votes yes to decriminalize jaywalking, boosting pedestrian safety citywide.▸Sep 26 - Council ends jaywalking penalties. Pedestrians now cross anywhere, any time. No summons. Law strips drivers of excuses. Streets shift. Power tilts to people on foot.
Int 0346-2024, now enacted, rewrites New York’s pedestrian rules. The bill, heard by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, passed on September 26, 2024, and became law on October 26, 2024. Its title: “A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to pedestrian crossing guidelines and right of way.” Sponsored by Council Member Tiffany Cabán and co-sponsored by Narcisse, Won, Hanif, Hudson, and Restler, the law lets pedestrians cross streets anywhere, even against signals. No more tickets for crossing outside crosswalks. The Department of Transportation must educate all street users on new rights and responsibilities. The law removes a tool police used to target walkers. It shifts blame from people on foot to the system and those behind the wheel.
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File Int 0346-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-09-26
11
SUV Strikes Teen Pedestrian at Intersection▸Sep 11 - A 16-year-old boy suffered knee and lower leg abrasions after an SUV hit him at an intersection. The vehicle, traveling west, impacted the pedestrian on the left front quarter panel. The teen was conscious and injured, with no vehicle damage reported.
According to the police report, a 16-year-old male pedestrian was injured at an intersection on 204 Street near Hollis Avenue. The pedestrian was struck by a 2020 SUV traveling westbound, which hit him on the left front quarter panel. The victim sustained abrasions to the knee, lower leg, and foot and remained conscious after the collision. The report lists the pedestrian's actions as "Other Actions in Roadway" but does not specify any contributing factors from the driver or pedestrian. The SUV showed no damage, and the driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of impact. No explicit driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were noted in the data, leaving the cause of the collision unspecified.
2
E-Bike Rider Concussed in Queens Sedan Collision▸Sep 2 - A 15-year-old e-bike driver suffered a concussion after a collision with a sedan on 90 Avenue in Queens. The crash involved obstruction or debris contributing to the impact. The e-bike rider was conscious but injured in the head.
According to the police report, a collision occurred at 13:40 on 90 Avenue in Queens involving a sedan and an e-bike. The e-bike driver, a 15-year-old male, sustained a head injury resulting in a concussion but remained conscious. The report cites 'Obstruction/Debris' as a contributing factor to the crash, indicating environmental hazards played a role. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead, with the sedan impacting the left front quarter panel and the e-bike sustaining damage to its center front end. The e-bike driver was not wearing any safety equipment. The report does not list any driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding but highlights the obstruction or debris as a critical factor in the collision.
2
Defective Brakes Cause Queens SUV-Sedan Collision▸Sep 2 - A Queens crash on Francis Lewis Boulevard injured a 52-year-old sedan driver. The police report cites defective brakes as a key factor. The sedan driver suffered back injuries and whiplash. The SUV struck the sedan’s right side, causing significant damage.
According to the police report, a collision occurred on Francis Lewis Boulevard in Queens involving a sedan and an SUV. The sedan driver, a 52-year-old male, was injured with back trauma and whiplash but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report identifies 'Brakes Defective' as a contributing factor to the crash. The SUV, traveling east, impacted the sedan’s right side doors, causing damage to that area. The sedan, traveling south, sustained damage to its center front end. Both drivers were licensed and traveling straight ahead before the crash. The defective brakes on the sedan played a critical role in the collision, highlighting vehicle maintenance failure as a systemic danger. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors.
17
Sedan Collision Injures Rear Passenger in Queens▸Aug 17 - Two sedans collided on 109 Avenue in Queens just after midnight. A 17-year-old rear passenger suffered a head abrasion but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt. Police cited unsafe speed and other vehicular factors as causes.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 12:55 a.m. on 109 Avenue near Francis Lewis Boulevard in Queens. Two sedans collided, with one vehicle traveling west and the other north. The point of impact was the center front end of one sedan and the demolished front of the other. A 17-year-old female rear passenger was injured, sustaining a head abrasion. She was conscious and restrained by a lap belt, and was not ejected from the vehicle. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Other Vehicular' as contributing factors to the crash, indicating driver errors. The injured occupant's contributing factor was also noted as 'Other Vehicular.' No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors. The crash caused significant vehicle damage, especially to the front of one sedan.
15Int 0745-2024
Lee votes yes on bill requiring DOT to report micromobility data, no direct safety impact.▸Aug 15 - City law now forces DOT to reveal where bikes and scooters go. Streets and bridges, protected or not. Data goes public. Riders’ movement, danger, and safety projects laid bare. No more hiding the facts.
Int 0745-2024, now enacted, came through the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. It was introduced April 11, 2024, and passed on August 15, 2024. The law orders the Department of Transportation to post current bicycle and micromobility ridership data online, updated monthly or at least yearly. The matter summary reads: 'requiring the department of transportation to provide information about bicycle and other micromobility device activity.' Council Member Selvena N. Brooks-Powers led as primary sponsor, joined by Farías, Restler, Hudson, Schulman, and others. The law demands transparency on where riders travel and what DOT does to keep them safe. This opens the books on bike movement and exposes gaps in protection.
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File Int 0745-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-08-15
Nov 12 - A Hyundai SUV making a left turn struck the left side of a Ford sedan traveling east on Jamaica Ave. The sedan’s rear passenger, a 55-year-old woman, suffered internal injuries to her abdomen and pelvis. Police cite failure to yield right-of-way.
According to the police report, at 10:40 AM on Jamaica Ave, a 2021 Hyundai SUV traveling south was making a left turn when it collided with a 2003 Ford sedan traveling east. The point of impact was the left side doors of the sedan. The sedan carried two occupants, including a 55-year-old female rear passenger who sustained internal injuries to her abdomen and pelvis and was conscious after the crash. The report identifies 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor, indicating driver error on the part of the SUV driver making the left turn. The injured passenger was not ejected and was not wearing safety equipment. No other victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors. The collision caused damage to the left side doors of the sedan and the center front end of the SUV.
14
SUV and Sedan Collide on Hollis Avenue▸Oct 14 - Two vehicles crashed at Hollis Avenue, injuring a 40-year-old male driver. The SUV struck the sedan’s front left while traveling east. Driver distraction was cited as a key factor. The injured driver suffered bruises and lower leg injuries.
According to the police report, a collision occurred on Hollis Avenue involving a 2018 Jeep SUV traveling east and a 2017 Honda sedan making a left turn northbound. The SUV’s right front bumper impacted the sedan’s left front bumper. The 40-year-old male driver of the SUV was injured, sustaining contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. He was conscious and wearing a lap belt at the time. The report explicitly cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor for the crash, indicating a failure in maintaining proper attention by the drivers involved. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. Both drivers were licensed in New York. The collision caused damage primarily to the front ends of both vehicles.
12
SUV Ignores Signal, Slams Sedan in Queens▸Oct 12 - SUV ran a traffic control, struck a sedan on 90 Avenue. Two passengers inside the sedan, a 9-year-old girl and a 19-year-old woman, suffered internal injuries. Both were conscious. Impact was hard. Streets stayed dangerous.
According to the police report, a northbound SUV disregarded traffic control and hit a sedan traveling east on 90 Avenue in Queens. The SUV struck the sedan's right side, injuring two female passengers: a 9-year-old in the rear seat with chest injuries and a 19-year-old in the front with head injuries. Both were conscious and wore lap belts and harnesses. The SUV driver held only a permit license. Police cited 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the contributing factor. No contributing factors were listed for the victims. The crash shows the harm caused when drivers ignore traffic controls, leaving vulnerable passengers hurt.
5
Two Sedans Collide on Jamaica Avenue Queens▸Oct 5 - Two sedans collided at Jamaica Avenue in Queens. A 22-year-old male driver suffered a severe knee and lower leg injury. Police cited traffic control disregard and unsafe speed as contributing factors. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage in the crash.
According to the police report, the crash involved two sedans traveling north and west on Jamaica Avenue near 188 Street in Queens. The 22-year-old male driver of one sedan was injured with a fracture and dislocation to his knee and lower leg. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors for this driver. Both vehicles had front-end damage: one with right front quarter panel and bumper damage, the other with center front end damage. The driver was conscious and not ejected. The report does not indicate any pedestrian or cyclist involvement or victim fault. The collision highlights driver errors related to ignoring traffic controls and excessive speed.
26Int 1069-2024
Lee co-sponsors bill to shorten commercial vehicle parking times, safety impact neutral.▸Sep 26 - Council bill slashes legal parking time for big rigs. Ninety minutes max for tractor-trailers. Three hours for other commercial trucks. Streets clear faster. Heavy metal moves on.
Int 1069-2024, now in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, was introduced September 26, 2024. The bill reads: "reducing the maximum time commercial vehicles may park." Sponsored by Kevin C. Riley and 23 others, it limits parking to three hours for most commercial vehicles, and 90 minutes for tractor-trailers, unless signs say otherwise. The law takes effect 120 days after passage. Council aims to keep streets less clogged by oversized trucks. No safety analyst note was provided, but the bill targets long-term truck storage on city streets.
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File Int 1069-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-09-26
26Int 0346-2024
Lee votes yes to decriminalize jaywalking, boosting pedestrian safety citywide.▸Sep 26 - Council ends jaywalking penalties. Pedestrians now cross anywhere, any time. No summons. Law strips drivers of excuses. Streets shift. Power tilts to people on foot.
Int 0346-2024, now enacted, rewrites New York’s pedestrian rules. The bill, heard by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, passed on September 26, 2024, and became law on October 26, 2024. Its title: “A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to pedestrian crossing guidelines and right of way.” Sponsored by Council Member Tiffany Cabán and co-sponsored by Narcisse, Won, Hanif, Hudson, and Restler, the law lets pedestrians cross streets anywhere, even against signals. No more tickets for crossing outside crosswalks. The Department of Transportation must educate all street users on new rights and responsibilities. The law removes a tool police used to target walkers. It shifts blame from people on foot to the system and those behind the wheel.
-
File Int 0346-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-09-26
26Int 1069-2024
Williams co-sponsors bill to shorten commercial vehicle parking times, safety impact neutral.▸Sep 26 - Council bill slashes legal parking time for big rigs. Ninety minutes max for tractor-trailers. Three hours for other commercial trucks. Streets clear faster. Heavy metal moves on.
Int 1069-2024, now in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, was introduced September 26, 2024. The bill reads: "reducing the maximum time commercial vehicles may park." Sponsored by Kevin C. Riley and 23 others, it limits parking to three hours for most commercial vehicles, and 90 minutes for tractor-trailers, unless signs say otherwise. The law takes effect 120 days after passage. Council aims to keep streets less clogged by oversized trucks. No safety analyst note was provided, but the bill targets long-term truck storage on city streets.
-
File Int 1069-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-09-26
26Int 0346-2024
Williams votes yes to decriminalize jaywalking, boosting pedestrian safety citywide.▸Sep 26 - Council ends jaywalking penalties. Pedestrians now cross anywhere, any time. No summons. Law strips drivers of excuses. Streets shift. Power tilts to people on foot.
Int 0346-2024, now enacted, rewrites New York’s pedestrian rules. The bill, heard by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, passed on September 26, 2024, and became law on October 26, 2024. Its title: “A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to pedestrian crossing guidelines and right of way.” Sponsored by Council Member Tiffany Cabán and co-sponsored by Narcisse, Won, Hanif, Hudson, and Restler, the law lets pedestrians cross streets anywhere, even against signals. No more tickets for crossing outside crosswalks. The Department of Transportation must educate all street users on new rights and responsibilities. The law removes a tool police used to target walkers. It shifts blame from people on foot to the system and those behind the wheel.
-
File Int 0346-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-09-26
11
SUV Strikes Teen Pedestrian at Intersection▸Sep 11 - A 16-year-old boy suffered knee and lower leg abrasions after an SUV hit him at an intersection. The vehicle, traveling west, impacted the pedestrian on the left front quarter panel. The teen was conscious and injured, with no vehicle damage reported.
According to the police report, a 16-year-old male pedestrian was injured at an intersection on 204 Street near Hollis Avenue. The pedestrian was struck by a 2020 SUV traveling westbound, which hit him on the left front quarter panel. The victim sustained abrasions to the knee, lower leg, and foot and remained conscious after the collision. The report lists the pedestrian's actions as "Other Actions in Roadway" but does not specify any contributing factors from the driver or pedestrian. The SUV showed no damage, and the driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of impact. No explicit driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were noted in the data, leaving the cause of the collision unspecified.
2
E-Bike Rider Concussed in Queens Sedan Collision▸Sep 2 - A 15-year-old e-bike driver suffered a concussion after a collision with a sedan on 90 Avenue in Queens. The crash involved obstruction or debris contributing to the impact. The e-bike rider was conscious but injured in the head.
According to the police report, a collision occurred at 13:40 on 90 Avenue in Queens involving a sedan and an e-bike. The e-bike driver, a 15-year-old male, sustained a head injury resulting in a concussion but remained conscious. The report cites 'Obstruction/Debris' as a contributing factor to the crash, indicating environmental hazards played a role. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead, with the sedan impacting the left front quarter panel and the e-bike sustaining damage to its center front end. The e-bike driver was not wearing any safety equipment. The report does not list any driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding but highlights the obstruction or debris as a critical factor in the collision.
2
Defective Brakes Cause Queens SUV-Sedan Collision▸Sep 2 - A Queens crash on Francis Lewis Boulevard injured a 52-year-old sedan driver. The police report cites defective brakes as a key factor. The sedan driver suffered back injuries and whiplash. The SUV struck the sedan’s right side, causing significant damage.
According to the police report, a collision occurred on Francis Lewis Boulevard in Queens involving a sedan and an SUV. The sedan driver, a 52-year-old male, was injured with back trauma and whiplash but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report identifies 'Brakes Defective' as a contributing factor to the crash. The SUV, traveling east, impacted the sedan’s right side doors, causing damage to that area. The sedan, traveling south, sustained damage to its center front end. Both drivers were licensed and traveling straight ahead before the crash. The defective brakes on the sedan played a critical role in the collision, highlighting vehicle maintenance failure as a systemic danger. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors.
17
Sedan Collision Injures Rear Passenger in Queens▸Aug 17 - Two sedans collided on 109 Avenue in Queens just after midnight. A 17-year-old rear passenger suffered a head abrasion but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt. Police cited unsafe speed and other vehicular factors as causes.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 12:55 a.m. on 109 Avenue near Francis Lewis Boulevard in Queens. Two sedans collided, with one vehicle traveling west and the other north. The point of impact was the center front end of one sedan and the demolished front of the other. A 17-year-old female rear passenger was injured, sustaining a head abrasion. She was conscious and restrained by a lap belt, and was not ejected from the vehicle. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Other Vehicular' as contributing factors to the crash, indicating driver errors. The injured occupant's contributing factor was also noted as 'Other Vehicular.' No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors. The crash caused significant vehicle damage, especially to the front of one sedan.
15Int 0745-2024
Lee votes yes on bill requiring DOT to report micromobility data, no direct safety impact.▸Aug 15 - City law now forces DOT to reveal where bikes and scooters go. Streets and bridges, protected or not. Data goes public. Riders’ movement, danger, and safety projects laid bare. No more hiding the facts.
Int 0745-2024, now enacted, came through the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. It was introduced April 11, 2024, and passed on August 15, 2024. The law orders the Department of Transportation to post current bicycle and micromobility ridership data online, updated monthly or at least yearly. The matter summary reads: 'requiring the department of transportation to provide information about bicycle and other micromobility device activity.' Council Member Selvena N. Brooks-Powers led as primary sponsor, joined by Farías, Restler, Hudson, Schulman, and others. The law demands transparency on where riders travel and what DOT does to keep them safe. This opens the books on bike movement and exposes gaps in protection.
-
File Int 0745-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-08-15
Oct 14 - Two vehicles crashed at Hollis Avenue, injuring a 40-year-old male driver. The SUV struck the sedan’s front left while traveling east. Driver distraction was cited as a key factor. The injured driver suffered bruises and lower leg injuries.
According to the police report, a collision occurred on Hollis Avenue involving a 2018 Jeep SUV traveling east and a 2017 Honda sedan making a left turn northbound. The SUV’s right front bumper impacted the sedan’s left front bumper. The 40-year-old male driver of the SUV was injured, sustaining contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. He was conscious and wearing a lap belt at the time. The report explicitly cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor for the crash, indicating a failure in maintaining proper attention by the drivers involved. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. Both drivers were licensed in New York. The collision caused damage primarily to the front ends of both vehicles.
12
SUV Ignores Signal, Slams Sedan in Queens▸Oct 12 - SUV ran a traffic control, struck a sedan on 90 Avenue. Two passengers inside the sedan, a 9-year-old girl and a 19-year-old woman, suffered internal injuries. Both were conscious. Impact was hard. Streets stayed dangerous.
According to the police report, a northbound SUV disregarded traffic control and hit a sedan traveling east on 90 Avenue in Queens. The SUV struck the sedan's right side, injuring two female passengers: a 9-year-old in the rear seat with chest injuries and a 19-year-old in the front with head injuries. Both were conscious and wore lap belts and harnesses. The SUV driver held only a permit license. Police cited 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the contributing factor. No contributing factors were listed for the victims. The crash shows the harm caused when drivers ignore traffic controls, leaving vulnerable passengers hurt.
5
Two Sedans Collide on Jamaica Avenue Queens▸Oct 5 - Two sedans collided at Jamaica Avenue in Queens. A 22-year-old male driver suffered a severe knee and lower leg injury. Police cited traffic control disregard and unsafe speed as contributing factors. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage in the crash.
According to the police report, the crash involved two sedans traveling north and west on Jamaica Avenue near 188 Street in Queens. The 22-year-old male driver of one sedan was injured with a fracture and dislocation to his knee and lower leg. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors for this driver. Both vehicles had front-end damage: one with right front quarter panel and bumper damage, the other with center front end damage. The driver was conscious and not ejected. The report does not indicate any pedestrian or cyclist involvement or victim fault. The collision highlights driver errors related to ignoring traffic controls and excessive speed.
26Int 1069-2024
Lee co-sponsors bill to shorten commercial vehicle parking times, safety impact neutral.▸Sep 26 - Council bill slashes legal parking time for big rigs. Ninety minutes max for tractor-trailers. Three hours for other commercial trucks. Streets clear faster. Heavy metal moves on.
Int 1069-2024, now in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, was introduced September 26, 2024. The bill reads: "reducing the maximum time commercial vehicles may park." Sponsored by Kevin C. Riley and 23 others, it limits parking to three hours for most commercial vehicles, and 90 minutes for tractor-trailers, unless signs say otherwise. The law takes effect 120 days after passage. Council aims to keep streets less clogged by oversized trucks. No safety analyst note was provided, but the bill targets long-term truck storage on city streets.
-
File Int 1069-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-09-26
26Int 0346-2024
Lee votes yes to decriminalize jaywalking, boosting pedestrian safety citywide.▸Sep 26 - Council ends jaywalking penalties. Pedestrians now cross anywhere, any time. No summons. Law strips drivers of excuses. Streets shift. Power tilts to people on foot.
Int 0346-2024, now enacted, rewrites New York’s pedestrian rules. The bill, heard by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, passed on September 26, 2024, and became law on October 26, 2024. Its title: “A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to pedestrian crossing guidelines and right of way.” Sponsored by Council Member Tiffany Cabán and co-sponsored by Narcisse, Won, Hanif, Hudson, and Restler, the law lets pedestrians cross streets anywhere, even against signals. No more tickets for crossing outside crosswalks. The Department of Transportation must educate all street users on new rights and responsibilities. The law removes a tool police used to target walkers. It shifts blame from people on foot to the system and those behind the wheel.
-
File Int 0346-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-09-26
26Int 1069-2024
Williams co-sponsors bill to shorten commercial vehicle parking times, safety impact neutral.▸Sep 26 - Council bill slashes legal parking time for big rigs. Ninety minutes max for tractor-trailers. Three hours for other commercial trucks. Streets clear faster. Heavy metal moves on.
Int 1069-2024, now in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, was introduced September 26, 2024. The bill reads: "reducing the maximum time commercial vehicles may park." Sponsored by Kevin C. Riley and 23 others, it limits parking to three hours for most commercial vehicles, and 90 minutes for tractor-trailers, unless signs say otherwise. The law takes effect 120 days after passage. Council aims to keep streets less clogged by oversized trucks. No safety analyst note was provided, but the bill targets long-term truck storage on city streets.
-
File Int 1069-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-09-26
26Int 0346-2024
Williams votes yes to decriminalize jaywalking, boosting pedestrian safety citywide.▸Sep 26 - Council ends jaywalking penalties. Pedestrians now cross anywhere, any time. No summons. Law strips drivers of excuses. Streets shift. Power tilts to people on foot.
Int 0346-2024, now enacted, rewrites New York’s pedestrian rules. The bill, heard by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, passed on September 26, 2024, and became law on October 26, 2024. Its title: “A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to pedestrian crossing guidelines and right of way.” Sponsored by Council Member Tiffany Cabán and co-sponsored by Narcisse, Won, Hanif, Hudson, and Restler, the law lets pedestrians cross streets anywhere, even against signals. No more tickets for crossing outside crosswalks. The Department of Transportation must educate all street users on new rights and responsibilities. The law removes a tool police used to target walkers. It shifts blame from people on foot to the system and those behind the wheel.
-
File Int 0346-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-09-26
11
SUV Strikes Teen Pedestrian at Intersection▸Sep 11 - A 16-year-old boy suffered knee and lower leg abrasions after an SUV hit him at an intersection. The vehicle, traveling west, impacted the pedestrian on the left front quarter panel. The teen was conscious and injured, with no vehicle damage reported.
According to the police report, a 16-year-old male pedestrian was injured at an intersection on 204 Street near Hollis Avenue. The pedestrian was struck by a 2020 SUV traveling westbound, which hit him on the left front quarter panel. The victim sustained abrasions to the knee, lower leg, and foot and remained conscious after the collision. The report lists the pedestrian's actions as "Other Actions in Roadway" but does not specify any contributing factors from the driver or pedestrian. The SUV showed no damage, and the driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of impact. No explicit driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were noted in the data, leaving the cause of the collision unspecified.
2
E-Bike Rider Concussed in Queens Sedan Collision▸Sep 2 - A 15-year-old e-bike driver suffered a concussion after a collision with a sedan on 90 Avenue in Queens. The crash involved obstruction or debris contributing to the impact. The e-bike rider was conscious but injured in the head.
According to the police report, a collision occurred at 13:40 on 90 Avenue in Queens involving a sedan and an e-bike. The e-bike driver, a 15-year-old male, sustained a head injury resulting in a concussion but remained conscious. The report cites 'Obstruction/Debris' as a contributing factor to the crash, indicating environmental hazards played a role. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead, with the sedan impacting the left front quarter panel and the e-bike sustaining damage to its center front end. The e-bike driver was not wearing any safety equipment. The report does not list any driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding but highlights the obstruction or debris as a critical factor in the collision.
2
Defective Brakes Cause Queens SUV-Sedan Collision▸Sep 2 - A Queens crash on Francis Lewis Boulevard injured a 52-year-old sedan driver. The police report cites defective brakes as a key factor. The sedan driver suffered back injuries and whiplash. The SUV struck the sedan’s right side, causing significant damage.
According to the police report, a collision occurred on Francis Lewis Boulevard in Queens involving a sedan and an SUV. The sedan driver, a 52-year-old male, was injured with back trauma and whiplash but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report identifies 'Brakes Defective' as a contributing factor to the crash. The SUV, traveling east, impacted the sedan’s right side doors, causing damage to that area. The sedan, traveling south, sustained damage to its center front end. Both drivers were licensed and traveling straight ahead before the crash. The defective brakes on the sedan played a critical role in the collision, highlighting vehicle maintenance failure as a systemic danger. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors.
17
Sedan Collision Injures Rear Passenger in Queens▸Aug 17 - Two sedans collided on 109 Avenue in Queens just after midnight. A 17-year-old rear passenger suffered a head abrasion but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt. Police cited unsafe speed and other vehicular factors as causes.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 12:55 a.m. on 109 Avenue near Francis Lewis Boulevard in Queens. Two sedans collided, with one vehicle traveling west and the other north. The point of impact was the center front end of one sedan and the demolished front of the other. A 17-year-old female rear passenger was injured, sustaining a head abrasion. She was conscious and restrained by a lap belt, and was not ejected from the vehicle. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Other Vehicular' as contributing factors to the crash, indicating driver errors. The injured occupant's contributing factor was also noted as 'Other Vehicular.' No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors. The crash caused significant vehicle damage, especially to the front of one sedan.
15Int 0745-2024
Lee votes yes on bill requiring DOT to report micromobility data, no direct safety impact.▸Aug 15 - City law now forces DOT to reveal where bikes and scooters go. Streets and bridges, protected or not. Data goes public. Riders’ movement, danger, and safety projects laid bare. No more hiding the facts.
Int 0745-2024, now enacted, came through the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. It was introduced April 11, 2024, and passed on August 15, 2024. The law orders the Department of Transportation to post current bicycle and micromobility ridership data online, updated monthly or at least yearly. The matter summary reads: 'requiring the department of transportation to provide information about bicycle and other micromobility device activity.' Council Member Selvena N. Brooks-Powers led as primary sponsor, joined by Farías, Restler, Hudson, Schulman, and others. The law demands transparency on where riders travel and what DOT does to keep them safe. This opens the books on bike movement and exposes gaps in protection.
-
File Int 0745-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-08-15
Oct 12 - SUV ran a traffic control, struck a sedan on 90 Avenue. Two passengers inside the sedan, a 9-year-old girl and a 19-year-old woman, suffered internal injuries. Both were conscious. Impact was hard. Streets stayed dangerous.
According to the police report, a northbound SUV disregarded traffic control and hit a sedan traveling east on 90 Avenue in Queens. The SUV struck the sedan's right side, injuring two female passengers: a 9-year-old in the rear seat with chest injuries and a 19-year-old in the front with head injuries. Both were conscious and wore lap belts and harnesses. The SUV driver held only a permit license. Police cited 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the contributing factor. No contributing factors were listed for the victims. The crash shows the harm caused when drivers ignore traffic controls, leaving vulnerable passengers hurt.
5
Two Sedans Collide on Jamaica Avenue Queens▸Oct 5 - Two sedans collided at Jamaica Avenue in Queens. A 22-year-old male driver suffered a severe knee and lower leg injury. Police cited traffic control disregard and unsafe speed as contributing factors. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage in the crash.
According to the police report, the crash involved two sedans traveling north and west on Jamaica Avenue near 188 Street in Queens. The 22-year-old male driver of one sedan was injured with a fracture and dislocation to his knee and lower leg. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors for this driver. Both vehicles had front-end damage: one with right front quarter panel and bumper damage, the other with center front end damage. The driver was conscious and not ejected. The report does not indicate any pedestrian or cyclist involvement or victim fault. The collision highlights driver errors related to ignoring traffic controls and excessive speed.
26Int 1069-2024
Lee co-sponsors bill to shorten commercial vehicle parking times, safety impact neutral.▸Sep 26 - Council bill slashes legal parking time for big rigs. Ninety minutes max for tractor-trailers. Three hours for other commercial trucks. Streets clear faster. Heavy metal moves on.
Int 1069-2024, now in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, was introduced September 26, 2024. The bill reads: "reducing the maximum time commercial vehicles may park." Sponsored by Kevin C. Riley and 23 others, it limits parking to three hours for most commercial vehicles, and 90 minutes for tractor-trailers, unless signs say otherwise. The law takes effect 120 days after passage. Council aims to keep streets less clogged by oversized trucks. No safety analyst note was provided, but the bill targets long-term truck storage on city streets.
-
File Int 1069-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-09-26
26Int 0346-2024
Lee votes yes to decriminalize jaywalking, boosting pedestrian safety citywide.▸Sep 26 - Council ends jaywalking penalties. Pedestrians now cross anywhere, any time. No summons. Law strips drivers of excuses. Streets shift. Power tilts to people on foot.
Int 0346-2024, now enacted, rewrites New York’s pedestrian rules. The bill, heard by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, passed on September 26, 2024, and became law on October 26, 2024. Its title: “A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to pedestrian crossing guidelines and right of way.” Sponsored by Council Member Tiffany Cabán and co-sponsored by Narcisse, Won, Hanif, Hudson, and Restler, the law lets pedestrians cross streets anywhere, even against signals. No more tickets for crossing outside crosswalks. The Department of Transportation must educate all street users on new rights and responsibilities. The law removes a tool police used to target walkers. It shifts blame from people on foot to the system and those behind the wheel.
-
File Int 0346-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-09-26
26Int 1069-2024
Williams co-sponsors bill to shorten commercial vehicle parking times, safety impact neutral.▸Sep 26 - Council bill slashes legal parking time for big rigs. Ninety minutes max for tractor-trailers. Three hours for other commercial trucks. Streets clear faster. Heavy metal moves on.
Int 1069-2024, now in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, was introduced September 26, 2024. The bill reads: "reducing the maximum time commercial vehicles may park." Sponsored by Kevin C. Riley and 23 others, it limits parking to three hours for most commercial vehicles, and 90 minutes for tractor-trailers, unless signs say otherwise. The law takes effect 120 days after passage. Council aims to keep streets less clogged by oversized trucks. No safety analyst note was provided, but the bill targets long-term truck storage on city streets.
-
File Int 1069-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-09-26
26Int 0346-2024
Williams votes yes to decriminalize jaywalking, boosting pedestrian safety citywide.▸Sep 26 - Council ends jaywalking penalties. Pedestrians now cross anywhere, any time. No summons. Law strips drivers of excuses. Streets shift. Power tilts to people on foot.
Int 0346-2024, now enacted, rewrites New York’s pedestrian rules. The bill, heard by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, passed on September 26, 2024, and became law on October 26, 2024. Its title: “A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to pedestrian crossing guidelines and right of way.” Sponsored by Council Member Tiffany Cabán and co-sponsored by Narcisse, Won, Hanif, Hudson, and Restler, the law lets pedestrians cross streets anywhere, even against signals. No more tickets for crossing outside crosswalks. The Department of Transportation must educate all street users on new rights and responsibilities. The law removes a tool police used to target walkers. It shifts blame from people on foot to the system and those behind the wheel.
-
File Int 0346-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-09-26
11
SUV Strikes Teen Pedestrian at Intersection▸Sep 11 - A 16-year-old boy suffered knee and lower leg abrasions after an SUV hit him at an intersection. The vehicle, traveling west, impacted the pedestrian on the left front quarter panel. The teen was conscious and injured, with no vehicle damage reported.
According to the police report, a 16-year-old male pedestrian was injured at an intersection on 204 Street near Hollis Avenue. The pedestrian was struck by a 2020 SUV traveling westbound, which hit him on the left front quarter panel. The victim sustained abrasions to the knee, lower leg, and foot and remained conscious after the collision. The report lists the pedestrian's actions as "Other Actions in Roadway" but does not specify any contributing factors from the driver or pedestrian. The SUV showed no damage, and the driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of impact. No explicit driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were noted in the data, leaving the cause of the collision unspecified.
2
E-Bike Rider Concussed in Queens Sedan Collision▸Sep 2 - A 15-year-old e-bike driver suffered a concussion after a collision with a sedan on 90 Avenue in Queens. The crash involved obstruction or debris contributing to the impact. The e-bike rider was conscious but injured in the head.
According to the police report, a collision occurred at 13:40 on 90 Avenue in Queens involving a sedan and an e-bike. The e-bike driver, a 15-year-old male, sustained a head injury resulting in a concussion but remained conscious. The report cites 'Obstruction/Debris' as a contributing factor to the crash, indicating environmental hazards played a role. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead, with the sedan impacting the left front quarter panel and the e-bike sustaining damage to its center front end. The e-bike driver was not wearing any safety equipment. The report does not list any driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding but highlights the obstruction or debris as a critical factor in the collision.
2
Defective Brakes Cause Queens SUV-Sedan Collision▸Sep 2 - A Queens crash on Francis Lewis Boulevard injured a 52-year-old sedan driver. The police report cites defective brakes as a key factor. The sedan driver suffered back injuries and whiplash. The SUV struck the sedan’s right side, causing significant damage.
According to the police report, a collision occurred on Francis Lewis Boulevard in Queens involving a sedan and an SUV. The sedan driver, a 52-year-old male, was injured with back trauma and whiplash but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report identifies 'Brakes Defective' as a contributing factor to the crash. The SUV, traveling east, impacted the sedan’s right side doors, causing damage to that area. The sedan, traveling south, sustained damage to its center front end. Both drivers were licensed and traveling straight ahead before the crash. The defective brakes on the sedan played a critical role in the collision, highlighting vehicle maintenance failure as a systemic danger. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors.
17
Sedan Collision Injures Rear Passenger in Queens▸Aug 17 - Two sedans collided on 109 Avenue in Queens just after midnight. A 17-year-old rear passenger suffered a head abrasion but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt. Police cited unsafe speed and other vehicular factors as causes.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 12:55 a.m. on 109 Avenue near Francis Lewis Boulevard in Queens. Two sedans collided, with one vehicle traveling west and the other north. The point of impact was the center front end of one sedan and the demolished front of the other. A 17-year-old female rear passenger was injured, sustaining a head abrasion. She was conscious and restrained by a lap belt, and was not ejected from the vehicle. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Other Vehicular' as contributing factors to the crash, indicating driver errors. The injured occupant's contributing factor was also noted as 'Other Vehicular.' No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors. The crash caused significant vehicle damage, especially to the front of one sedan.
15Int 0745-2024
Lee votes yes on bill requiring DOT to report micromobility data, no direct safety impact.▸Aug 15 - City law now forces DOT to reveal where bikes and scooters go. Streets and bridges, protected or not. Data goes public. Riders’ movement, danger, and safety projects laid bare. No more hiding the facts.
Int 0745-2024, now enacted, came through the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. It was introduced April 11, 2024, and passed on August 15, 2024. The law orders the Department of Transportation to post current bicycle and micromobility ridership data online, updated monthly or at least yearly. The matter summary reads: 'requiring the department of transportation to provide information about bicycle and other micromobility device activity.' Council Member Selvena N. Brooks-Powers led as primary sponsor, joined by Farías, Restler, Hudson, Schulman, and others. The law demands transparency on where riders travel and what DOT does to keep them safe. This opens the books on bike movement and exposes gaps in protection.
-
File Int 0745-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-08-15
Oct 5 - Two sedans collided at Jamaica Avenue in Queens. A 22-year-old male driver suffered a severe knee and lower leg injury. Police cited traffic control disregard and unsafe speed as contributing factors. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage in the crash.
According to the police report, the crash involved two sedans traveling north and west on Jamaica Avenue near 188 Street in Queens. The 22-year-old male driver of one sedan was injured with a fracture and dislocation to his knee and lower leg. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors for this driver. Both vehicles had front-end damage: one with right front quarter panel and bumper damage, the other with center front end damage. The driver was conscious and not ejected. The report does not indicate any pedestrian or cyclist involvement or victim fault. The collision highlights driver errors related to ignoring traffic controls and excessive speed.
26Int 1069-2024
Lee co-sponsors bill to shorten commercial vehicle parking times, safety impact neutral.▸Sep 26 - Council bill slashes legal parking time for big rigs. Ninety minutes max for tractor-trailers. Three hours for other commercial trucks. Streets clear faster. Heavy metal moves on.
Int 1069-2024, now in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, was introduced September 26, 2024. The bill reads: "reducing the maximum time commercial vehicles may park." Sponsored by Kevin C. Riley and 23 others, it limits parking to three hours for most commercial vehicles, and 90 minutes for tractor-trailers, unless signs say otherwise. The law takes effect 120 days after passage. Council aims to keep streets less clogged by oversized trucks. No safety analyst note was provided, but the bill targets long-term truck storage on city streets.
-
File Int 1069-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-09-26
26Int 0346-2024
Lee votes yes to decriminalize jaywalking, boosting pedestrian safety citywide.▸Sep 26 - Council ends jaywalking penalties. Pedestrians now cross anywhere, any time. No summons. Law strips drivers of excuses. Streets shift. Power tilts to people on foot.
Int 0346-2024, now enacted, rewrites New York’s pedestrian rules. The bill, heard by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, passed on September 26, 2024, and became law on October 26, 2024. Its title: “A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to pedestrian crossing guidelines and right of way.” Sponsored by Council Member Tiffany Cabán and co-sponsored by Narcisse, Won, Hanif, Hudson, and Restler, the law lets pedestrians cross streets anywhere, even against signals. No more tickets for crossing outside crosswalks. The Department of Transportation must educate all street users on new rights and responsibilities. The law removes a tool police used to target walkers. It shifts blame from people on foot to the system and those behind the wheel.
-
File Int 0346-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-09-26
26Int 1069-2024
Williams co-sponsors bill to shorten commercial vehicle parking times, safety impact neutral.▸Sep 26 - Council bill slashes legal parking time for big rigs. Ninety minutes max for tractor-trailers. Three hours for other commercial trucks. Streets clear faster. Heavy metal moves on.
Int 1069-2024, now in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, was introduced September 26, 2024. The bill reads: "reducing the maximum time commercial vehicles may park." Sponsored by Kevin C. Riley and 23 others, it limits parking to three hours for most commercial vehicles, and 90 minutes for tractor-trailers, unless signs say otherwise. The law takes effect 120 days after passage. Council aims to keep streets less clogged by oversized trucks. No safety analyst note was provided, but the bill targets long-term truck storage on city streets.
-
File Int 1069-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-09-26
26Int 0346-2024
Williams votes yes to decriminalize jaywalking, boosting pedestrian safety citywide.▸Sep 26 - Council ends jaywalking penalties. Pedestrians now cross anywhere, any time. No summons. Law strips drivers of excuses. Streets shift. Power tilts to people on foot.
Int 0346-2024, now enacted, rewrites New York’s pedestrian rules. The bill, heard by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, passed on September 26, 2024, and became law on October 26, 2024. Its title: “A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to pedestrian crossing guidelines and right of way.” Sponsored by Council Member Tiffany Cabán and co-sponsored by Narcisse, Won, Hanif, Hudson, and Restler, the law lets pedestrians cross streets anywhere, even against signals. No more tickets for crossing outside crosswalks. The Department of Transportation must educate all street users on new rights and responsibilities. The law removes a tool police used to target walkers. It shifts blame from people on foot to the system and those behind the wheel.
-
File Int 0346-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-09-26
11
SUV Strikes Teen Pedestrian at Intersection▸Sep 11 - A 16-year-old boy suffered knee and lower leg abrasions after an SUV hit him at an intersection. The vehicle, traveling west, impacted the pedestrian on the left front quarter panel. The teen was conscious and injured, with no vehicle damage reported.
According to the police report, a 16-year-old male pedestrian was injured at an intersection on 204 Street near Hollis Avenue. The pedestrian was struck by a 2020 SUV traveling westbound, which hit him on the left front quarter panel. The victim sustained abrasions to the knee, lower leg, and foot and remained conscious after the collision. The report lists the pedestrian's actions as "Other Actions in Roadway" but does not specify any contributing factors from the driver or pedestrian. The SUV showed no damage, and the driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of impact. No explicit driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were noted in the data, leaving the cause of the collision unspecified.
2
E-Bike Rider Concussed in Queens Sedan Collision▸Sep 2 - A 15-year-old e-bike driver suffered a concussion after a collision with a sedan on 90 Avenue in Queens. The crash involved obstruction or debris contributing to the impact. The e-bike rider was conscious but injured in the head.
According to the police report, a collision occurred at 13:40 on 90 Avenue in Queens involving a sedan and an e-bike. The e-bike driver, a 15-year-old male, sustained a head injury resulting in a concussion but remained conscious. The report cites 'Obstruction/Debris' as a contributing factor to the crash, indicating environmental hazards played a role. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead, with the sedan impacting the left front quarter panel and the e-bike sustaining damage to its center front end. The e-bike driver was not wearing any safety equipment. The report does not list any driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding but highlights the obstruction or debris as a critical factor in the collision.
2
Defective Brakes Cause Queens SUV-Sedan Collision▸Sep 2 - A Queens crash on Francis Lewis Boulevard injured a 52-year-old sedan driver. The police report cites defective brakes as a key factor. The sedan driver suffered back injuries and whiplash. The SUV struck the sedan’s right side, causing significant damage.
According to the police report, a collision occurred on Francis Lewis Boulevard in Queens involving a sedan and an SUV. The sedan driver, a 52-year-old male, was injured with back trauma and whiplash but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report identifies 'Brakes Defective' as a contributing factor to the crash. The SUV, traveling east, impacted the sedan’s right side doors, causing damage to that area. The sedan, traveling south, sustained damage to its center front end. Both drivers were licensed and traveling straight ahead before the crash. The defective brakes on the sedan played a critical role in the collision, highlighting vehicle maintenance failure as a systemic danger. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors.
17
Sedan Collision Injures Rear Passenger in Queens▸Aug 17 - Two sedans collided on 109 Avenue in Queens just after midnight. A 17-year-old rear passenger suffered a head abrasion but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt. Police cited unsafe speed and other vehicular factors as causes.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 12:55 a.m. on 109 Avenue near Francis Lewis Boulevard in Queens. Two sedans collided, with one vehicle traveling west and the other north. The point of impact was the center front end of one sedan and the demolished front of the other. A 17-year-old female rear passenger was injured, sustaining a head abrasion. She was conscious and restrained by a lap belt, and was not ejected from the vehicle. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Other Vehicular' as contributing factors to the crash, indicating driver errors. The injured occupant's contributing factor was also noted as 'Other Vehicular.' No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors. The crash caused significant vehicle damage, especially to the front of one sedan.
15Int 0745-2024
Lee votes yes on bill requiring DOT to report micromobility data, no direct safety impact.▸Aug 15 - City law now forces DOT to reveal where bikes and scooters go. Streets and bridges, protected or not. Data goes public. Riders’ movement, danger, and safety projects laid bare. No more hiding the facts.
Int 0745-2024, now enacted, came through the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. It was introduced April 11, 2024, and passed on August 15, 2024. The law orders the Department of Transportation to post current bicycle and micromobility ridership data online, updated monthly or at least yearly. The matter summary reads: 'requiring the department of transportation to provide information about bicycle and other micromobility device activity.' Council Member Selvena N. Brooks-Powers led as primary sponsor, joined by Farías, Restler, Hudson, Schulman, and others. The law demands transparency on where riders travel and what DOT does to keep them safe. This opens the books on bike movement and exposes gaps in protection.
-
File Int 0745-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-08-15
Sep 26 - Council bill slashes legal parking time for big rigs. Ninety minutes max for tractor-trailers. Three hours for other commercial trucks. Streets clear faster. Heavy metal moves on.
Int 1069-2024, now in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, was introduced September 26, 2024. The bill reads: "reducing the maximum time commercial vehicles may park." Sponsored by Kevin C. Riley and 23 others, it limits parking to three hours for most commercial vehicles, and 90 minutes for tractor-trailers, unless signs say otherwise. The law takes effect 120 days after passage. Council aims to keep streets less clogged by oversized trucks. No safety analyst note was provided, but the bill targets long-term truck storage on city streets.
- File Int 1069-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2024-09-26
26Int 0346-2024
Lee votes yes to decriminalize jaywalking, boosting pedestrian safety citywide.▸Sep 26 - Council ends jaywalking penalties. Pedestrians now cross anywhere, any time. No summons. Law strips drivers of excuses. Streets shift. Power tilts to people on foot.
Int 0346-2024, now enacted, rewrites New York’s pedestrian rules. The bill, heard by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, passed on September 26, 2024, and became law on October 26, 2024. Its title: “A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to pedestrian crossing guidelines and right of way.” Sponsored by Council Member Tiffany Cabán and co-sponsored by Narcisse, Won, Hanif, Hudson, and Restler, the law lets pedestrians cross streets anywhere, even against signals. No more tickets for crossing outside crosswalks. The Department of Transportation must educate all street users on new rights and responsibilities. The law removes a tool police used to target walkers. It shifts blame from people on foot to the system and those behind the wheel.
-
File Int 0346-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-09-26
26Int 1069-2024
Williams co-sponsors bill to shorten commercial vehicle parking times, safety impact neutral.▸Sep 26 - Council bill slashes legal parking time for big rigs. Ninety minutes max for tractor-trailers. Three hours for other commercial trucks. Streets clear faster. Heavy metal moves on.
Int 1069-2024, now in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, was introduced September 26, 2024. The bill reads: "reducing the maximum time commercial vehicles may park." Sponsored by Kevin C. Riley and 23 others, it limits parking to three hours for most commercial vehicles, and 90 minutes for tractor-trailers, unless signs say otherwise. The law takes effect 120 days after passage. Council aims to keep streets less clogged by oversized trucks. No safety analyst note was provided, but the bill targets long-term truck storage on city streets.
-
File Int 1069-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-09-26
26Int 0346-2024
Williams votes yes to decriminalize jaywalking, boosting pedestrian safety citywide.▸Sep 26 - Council ends jaywalking penalties. Pedestrians now cross anywhere, any time. No summons. Law strips drivers of excuses. Streets shift. Power tilts to people on foot.
Int 0346-2024, now enacted, rewrites New York’s pedestrian rules. The bill, heard by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, passed on September 26, 2024, and became law on October 26, 2024. Its title: “A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to pedestrian crossing guidelines and right of way.” Sponsored by Council Member Tiffany Cabán and co-sponsored by Narcisse, Won, Hanif, Hudson, and Restler, the law lets pedestrians cross streets anywhere, even against signals. No more tickets for crossing outside crosswalks. The Department of Transportation must educate all street users on new rights and responsibilities. The law removes a tool police used to target walkers. It shifts blame from people on foot to the system and those behind the wheel.
-
File Int 0346-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-09-26
11
SUV Strikes Teen Pedestrian at Intersection▸Sep 11 - A 16-year-old boy suffered knee and lower leg abrasions after an SUV hit him at an intersection. The vehicle, traveling west, impacted the pedestrian on the left front quarter panel. The teen was conscious and injured, with no vehicle damage reported.
According to the police report, a 16-year-old male pedestrian was injured at an intersection on 204 Street near Hollis Avenue. The pedestrian was struck by a 2020 SUV traveling westbound, which hit him on the left front quarter panel. The victim sustained abrasions to the knee, lower leg, and foot and remained conscious after the collision. The report lists the pedestrian's actions as "Other Actions in Roadway" but does not specify any contributing factors from the driver or pedestrian. The SUV showed no damage, and the driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of impact. No explicit driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were noted in the data, leaving the cause of the collision unspecified.
2
E-Bike Rider Concussed in Queens Sedan Collision▸Sep 2 - A 15-year-old e-bike driver suffered a concussion after a collision with a sedan on 90 Avenue in Queens. The crash involved obstruction or debris contributing to the impact. The e-bike rider was conscious but injured in the head.
According to the police report, a collision occurred at 13:40 on 90 Avenue in Queens involving a sedan and an e-bike. The e-bike driver, a 15-year-old male, sustained a head injury resulting in a concussion but remained conscious. The report cites 'Obstruction/Debris' as a contributing factor to the crash, indicating environmental hazards played a role. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead, with the sedan impacting the left front quarter panel and the e-bike sustaining damage to its center front end. The e-bike driver was not wearing any safety equipment. The report does not list any driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding but highlights the obstruction or debris as a critical factor in the collision.
2
Defective Brakes Cause Queens SUV-Sedan Collision▸Sep 2 - A Queens crash on Francis Lewis Boulevard injured a 52-year-old sedan driver. The police report cites defective brakes as a key factor. The sedan driver suffered back injuries and whiplash. The SUV struck the sedan’s right side, causing significant damage.
According to the police report, a collision occurred on Francis Lewis Boulevard in Queens involving a sedan and an SUV. The sedan driver, a 52-year-old male, was injured with back trauma and whiplash but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report identifies 'Brakes Defective' as a contributing factor to the crash. The SUV, traveling east, impacted the sedan’s right side doors, causing damage to that area. The sedan, traveling south, sustained damage to its center front end. Both drivers were licensed and traveling straight ahead before the crash. The defective brakes on the sedan played a critical role in the collision, highlighting vehicle maintenance failure as a systemic danger. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors.
17
Sedan Collision Injures Rear Passenger in Queens▸Aug 17 - Two sedans collided on 109 Avenue in Queens just after midnight. A 17-year-old rear passenger suffered a head abrasion but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt. Police cited unsafe speed and other vehicular factors as causes.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 12:55 a.m. on 109 Avenue near Francis Lewis Boulevard in Queens. Two sedans collided, with one vehicle traveling west and the other north. The point of impact was the center front end of one sedan and the demolished front of the other. A 17-year-old female rear passenger was injured, sustaining a head abrasion. She was conscious and restrained by a lap belt, and was not ejected from the vehicle. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Other Vehicular' as contributing factors to the crash, indicating driver errors. The injured occupant's contributing factor was also noted as 'Other Vehicular.' No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors. The crash caused significant vehicle damage, especially to the front of one sedan.
15Int 0745-2024
Lee votes yes on bill requiring DOT to report micromobility data, no direct safety impact.▸Aug 15 - City law now forces DOT to reveal where bikes and scooters go. Streets and bridges, protected or not. Data goes public. Riders’ movement, danger, and safety projects laid bare. No more hiding the facts.
Int 0745-2024, now enacted, came through the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. It was introduced April 11, 2024, and passed on August 15, 2024. The law orders the Department of Transportation to post current bicycle and micromobility ridership data online, updated monthly or at least yearly. The matter summary reads: 'requiring the department of transportation to provide information about bicycle and other micromobility device activity.' Council Member Selvena N. Brooks-Powers led as primary sponsor, joined by Farías, Restler, Hudson, Schulman, and others. The law demands transparency on where riders travel and what DOT does to keep them safe. This opens the books on bike movement and exposes gaps in protection.
-
File Int 0745-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-08-15
Sep 26 - Council ends jaywalking penalties. Pedestrians now cross anywhere, any time. No summons. Law strips drivers of excuses. Streets shift. Power tilts to people on foot.
Int 0346-2024, now enacted, rewrites New York’s pedestrian rules. The bill, heard by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, passed on September 26, 2024, and became law on October 26, 2024. Its title: “A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to pedestrian crossing guidelines and right of way.” Sponsored by Council Member Tiffany Cabán and co-sponsored by Narcisse, Won, Hanif, Hudson, and Restler, the law lets pedestrians cross streets anywhere, even against signals. No more tickets for crossing outside crosswalks. The Department of Transportation must educate all street users on new rights and responsibilities. The law removes a tool police used to target walkers. It shifts blame from people on foot to the system and those behind the wheel.
- File Int 0346-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2024-09-26
26Int 1069-2024
Williams co-sponsors bill to shorten commercial vehicle parking times, safety impact neutral.▸Sep 26 - Council bill slashes legal parking time for big rigs. Ninety minutes max for tractor-trailers. Three hours for other commercial trucks. Streets clear faster. Heavy metal moves on.
Int 1069-2024, now in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, was introduced September 26, 2024. The bill reads: "reducing the maximum time commercial vehicles may park." Sponsored by Kevin C. Riley and 23 others, it limits parking to three hours for most commercial vehicles, and 90 minutes for tractor-trailers, unless signs say otherwise. The law takes effect 120 days after passage. Council aims to keep streets less clogged by oversized trucks. No safety analyst note was provided, but the bill targets long-term truck storage on city streets.
-
File Int 1069-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-09-26
26Int 0346-2024
Williams votes yes to decriminalize jaywalking, boosting pedestrian safety citywide.▸Sep 26 - Council ends jaywalking penalties. Pedestrians now cross anywhere, any time. No summons. Law strips drivers of excuses. Streets shift. Power tilts to people on foot.
Int 0346-2024, now enacted, rewrites New York’s pedestrian rules. The bill, heard by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, passed on September 26, 2024, and became law on October 26, 2024. Its title: “A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to pedestrian crossing guidelines and right of way.” Sponsored by Council Member Tiffany Cabán and co-sponsored by Narcisse, Won, Hanif, Hudson, and Restler, the law lets pedestrians cross streets anywhere, even against signals. No more tickets for crossing outside crosswalks. The Department of Transportation must educate all street users on new rights and responsibilities. The law removes a tool police used to target walkers. It shifts blame from people on foot to the system and those behind the wheel.
-
File Int 0346-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-09-26
11
SUV Strikes Teen Pedestrian at Intersection▸Sep 11 - A 16-year-old boy suffered knee and lower leg abrasions after an SUV hit him at an intersection. The vehicle, traveling west, impacted the pedestrian on the left front quarter panel. The teen was conscious and injured, with no vehicle damage reported.
According to the police report, a 16-year-old male pedestrian was injured at an intersection on 204 Street near Hollis Avenue. The pedestrian was struck by a 2020 SUV traveling westbound, which hit him on the left front quarter panel. The victim sustained abrasions to the knee, lower leg, and foot and remained conscious after the collision. The report lists the pedestrian's actions as "Other Actions in Roadway" but does not specify any contributing factors from the driver or pedestrian. The SUV showed no damage, and the driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of impact. No explicit driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were noted in the data, leaving the cause of the collision unspecified.
2
E-Bike Rider Concussed in Queens Sedan Collision▸Sep 2 - A 15-year-old e-bike driver suffered a concussion after a collision with a sedan on 90 Avenue in Queens. The crash involved obstruction or debris contributing to the impact. The e-bike rider was conscious but injured in the head.
According to the police report, a collision occurred at 13:40 on 90 Avenue in Queens involving a sedan and an e-bike. The e-bike driver, a 15-year-old male, sustained a head injury resulting in a concussion but remained conscious. The report cites 'Obstruction/Debris' as a contributing factor to the crash, indicating environmental hazards played a role. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead, with the sedan impacting the left front quarter panel and the e-bike sustaining damage to its center front end. The e-bike driver was not wearing any safety equipment. The report does not list any driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding but highlights the obstruction or debris as a critical factor in the collision.
2
Defective Brakes Cause Queens SUV-Sedan Collision▸Sep 2 - A Queens crash on Francis Lewis Boulevard injured a 52-year-old sedan driver. The police report cites defective brakes as a key factor. The sedan driver suffered back injuries and whiplash. The SUV struck the sedan’s right side, causing significant damage.
According to the police report, a collision occurred on Francis Lewis Boulevard in Queens involving a sedan and an SUV. The sedan driver, a 52-year-old male, was injured with back trauma and whiplash but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report identifies 'Brakes Defective' as a contributing factor to the crash. The SUV, traveling east, impacted the sedan’s right side doors, causing damage to that area. The sedan, traveling south, sustained damage to its center front end. Both drivers were licensed and traveling straight ahead before the crash. The defective brakes on the sedan played a critical role in the collision, highlighting vehicle maintenance failure as a systemic danger. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors.
17
Sedan Collision Injures Rear Passenger in Queens▸Aug 17 - Two sedans collided on 109 Avenue in Queens just after midnight. A 17-year-old rear passenger suffered a head abrasion but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt. Police cited unsafe speed and other vehicular factors as causes.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 12:55 a.m. on 109 Avenue near Francis Lewis Boulevard in Queens. Two sedans collided, with one vehicle traveling west and the other north. The point of impact was the center front end of one sedan and the demolished front of the other. A 17-year-old female rear passenger was injured, sustaining a head abrasion. She was conscious and restrained by a lap belt, and was not ejected from the vehicle. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Other Vehicular' as contributing factors to the crash, indicating driver errors. The injured occupant's contributing factor was also noted as 'Other Vehicular.' No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors. The crash caused significant vehicle damage, especially to the front of one sedan.
15Int 0745-2024
Lee votes yes on bill requiring DOT to report micromobility data, no direct safety impact.▸Aug 15 - City law now forces DOT to reveal where bikes and scooters go. Streets and bridges, protected or not. Data goes public. Riders’ movement, danger, and safety projects laid bare. No more hiding the facts.
Int 0745-2024, now enacted, came through the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. It was introduced April 11, 2024, and passed on August 15, 2024. The law orders the Department of Transportation to post current bicycle and micromobility ridership data online, updated monthly or at least yearly. The matter summary reads: 'requiring the department of transportation to provide information about bicycle and other micromobility device activity.' Council Member Selvena N. Brooks-Powers led as primary sponsor, joined by Farías, Restler, Hudson, Schulman, and others. The law demands transparency on where riders travel and what DOT does to keep them safe. This opens the books on bike movement and exposes gaps in protection.
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File Int 0745-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-08-15
Sep 26 - Council bill slashes legal parking time for big rigs. Ninety minutes max for tractor-trailers. Three hours for other commercial trucks. Streets clear faster. Heavy metal moves on.
Int 1069-2024, now in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, was introduced September 26, 2024. The bill reads: "reducing the maximum time commercial vehicles may park." Sponsored by Kevin C. Riley and 23 others, it limits parking to three hours for most commercial vehicles, and 90 minutes for tractor-trailers, unless signs say otherwise. The law takes effect 120 days after passage. Council aims to keep streets less clogged by oversized trucks. No safety analyst note was provided, but the bill targets long-term truck storage on city streets.
- File Int 1069-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2024-09-26
26Int 0346-2024
Williams votes yes to decriminalize jaywalking, boosting pedestrian safety citywide.▸Sep 26 - Council ends jaywalking penalties. Pedestrians now cross anywhere, any time. No summons. Law strips drivers of excuses. Streets shift. Power tilts to people on foot.
Int 0346-2024, now enacted, rewrites New York’s pedestrian rules. The bill, heard by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, passed on September 26, 2024, and became law on October 26, 2024. Its title: “A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to pedestrian crossing guidelines and right of way.” Sponsored by Council Member Tiffany Cabán and co-sponsored by Narcisse, Won, Hanif, Hudson, and Restler, the law lets pedestrians cross streets anywhere, even against signals. No more tickets for crossing outside crosswalks. The Department of Transportation must educate all street users on new rights and responsibilities. The law removes a tool police used to target walkers. It shifts blame from people on foot to the system and those behind the wheel.
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File Int 0346-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-09-26
11
SUV Strikes Teen Pedestrian at Intersection▸Sep 11 - A 16-year-old boy suffered knee and lower leg abrasions after an SUV hit him at an intersection. The vehicle, traveling west, impacted the pedestrian on the left front quarter panel. The teen was conscious and injured, with no vehicle damage reported.
According to the police report, a 16-year-old male pedestrian was injured at an intersection on 204 Street near Hollis Avenue. The pedestrian was struck by a 2020 SUV traveling westbound, which hit him on the left front quarter panel. The victim sustained abrasions to the knee, lower leg, and foot and remained conscious after the collision. The report lists the pedestrian's actions as "Other Actions in Roadway" but does not specify any contributing factors from the driver or pedestrian. The SUV showed no damage, and the driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of impact. No explicit driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were noted in the data, leaving the cause of the collision unspecified.
2
E-Bike Rider Concussed in Queens Sedan Collision▸Sep 2 - A 15-year-old e-bike driver suffered a concussion after a collision with a sedan on 90 Avenue in Queens. The crash involved obstruction or debris contributing to the impact. The e-bike rider was conscious but injured in the head.
According to the police report, a collision occurred at 13:40 on 90 Avenue in Queens involving a sedan and an e-bike. The e-bike driver, a 15-year-old male, sustained a head injury resulting in a concussion but remained conscious. The report cites 'Obstruction/Debris' as a contributing factor to the crash, indicating environmental hazards played a role. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead, with the sedan impacting the left front quarter panel and the e-bike sustaining damage to its center front end. The e-bike driver was not wearing any safety equipment. The report does not list any driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding but highlights the obstruction or debris as a critical factor in the collision.
2
Defective Brakes Cause Queens SUV-Sedan Collision▸Sep 2 - A Queens crash on Francis Lewis Boulevard injured a 52-year-old sedan driver. The police report cites defective brakes as a key factor. The sedan driver suffered back injuries and whiplash. The SUV struck the sedan’s right side, causing significant damage.
According to the police report, a collision occurred on Francis Lewis Boulevard in Queens involving a sedan and an SUV. The sedan driver, a 52-year-old male, was injured with back trauma and whiplash but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report identifies 'Brakes Defective' as a contributing factor to the crash. The SUV, traveling east, impacted the sedan’s right side doors, causing damage to that area. The sedan, traveling south, sustained damage to its center front end. Both drivers were licensed and traveling straight ahead before the crash. The defective brakes on the sedan played a critical role in the collision, highlighting vehicle maintenance failure as a systemic danger. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors.
17
Sedan Collision Injures Rear Passenger in Queens▸Aug 17 - Two sedans collided on 109 Avenue in Queens just after midnight. A 17-year-old rear passenger suffered a head abrasion but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt. Police cited unsafe speed and other vehicular factors as causes.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 12:55 a.m. on 109 Avenue near Francis Lewis Boulevard in Queens. Two sedans collided, with one vehicle traveling west and the other north. The point of impact was the center front end of one sedan and the demolished front of the other. A 17-year-old female rear passenger was injured, sustaining a head abrasion. She was conscious and restrained by a lap belt, and was not ejected from the vehicle. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Other Vehicular' as contributing factors to the crash, indicating driver errors. The injured occupant's contributing factor was also noted as 'Other Vehicular.' No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors. The crash caused significant vehicle damage, especially to the front of one sedan.
15Int 0745-2024
Lee votes yes on bill requiring DOT to report micromobility data, no direct safety impact.▸Aug 15 - City law now forces DOT to reveal where bikes and scooters go. Streets and bridges, protected or not. Data goes public. Riders’ movement, danger, and safety projects laid bare. No more hiding the facts.
Int 0745-2024, now enacted, came through the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. It was introduced April 11, 2024, and passed on August 15, 2024. The law orders the Department of Transportation to post current bicycle and micromobility ridership data online, updated monthly or at least yearly. The matter summary reads: 'requiring the department of transportation to provide information about bicycle and other micromobility device activity.' Council Member Selvena N. Brooks-Powers led as primary sponsor, joined by Farías, Restler, Hudson, Schulman, and others. The law demands transparency on where riders travel and what DOT does to keep them safe. This opens the books on bike movement and exposes gaps in protection.
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File Int 0745-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-08-15
Sep 26 - Council ends jaywalking penalties. Pedestrians now cross anywhere, any time. No summons. Law strips drivers of excuses. Streets shift. Power tilts to people on foot.
Int 0346-2024, now enacted, rewrites New York’s pedestrian rules. The bill, heard by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, passed on September 26, 2024, and became law on October 26, 2024. Its title: “A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to pedestrian crossing guidelines and right of way.” Sponsored by Council Member Tiffany Cabán and co-sponsored by Narcisse, Won, Hanif, Hudson, and Restler, the law lets pedestrians cross streets anywhere, even against signals. No more tickets for crossing outside crosswalks. The Department of Transportation must educate all street users on new rights and responsibilities. The law removes a tool police used to target walkers. It shifts blame from people on foot to the system and those behind the wheel.
- File Int 0346-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2024-09-26
11
SUV Strikes Teen Pedestrian at Intersection▸Sep 11 - A 16-year-old boy suffered knee and lower leg abrasions after an SUV hit him at an intersection. The vehicle, traveling west, impacted the pedestrian on the left front quarter panel. The teen was conscious and injured, with no vehicle damage reported.
According to the police report, a 16-year-old male pedestrian was injured at an intersection on 204 Street near Hollis Avenue. The pedestrian was struck by a 2020 SUV traveling westbound, which hit him on the left front quarter panel. The victim sustained abrasions to the knee, lower leg, and foot and remained conscious after the collision. The report lists the pedestrian's actions as "Other Actions in Roadway" but does not specify any contributing factors from the driver or pedestrian. The SUV showed no damage, and the driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of impact. No explicit driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were noted in the data, leaving the cause of the collision unspecified.
2
E-Bike Rider Concussed in Queens Sedan Collision▸Sep 2 - A 15-year-old e-bike driver suffered a concussion after a collision with a sedan on 90 Avenue in Queens. The crash involved obstruction or debris contributing to the impact. The e-bike rider was conscious but injured in the head.
According to the police report, a collision occurred at 13:40 on 90 Avenue in Queens involving a sedan and an e-bike. The e-bike driver, a 15-year-old male, sustained a head injury resulting in a concussion but remained conscious. The report cites 'Obstruction/Debris' as a contributing factor to the crash, indicating environmental hazards played a role. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead, with the sedan impacting the left front quarter panel and the e-bike sustaining damage to its center front end. The e-bike driver was not wearing any safety equipment. The report does not list any driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding but highlights the obstruction or debris as a critical factor in the collision.
2
Defective Brakes Cause Queens SUV-Sedan Collision▸Sep 2 - A Queens crash on Francis Lewis Boulevard injured a 52-year-old sedan driver. The police report cites defective brakes as a key factor. The sedan driver suffered back injuries and whiplash. The SUV struck the sedan’s right side, causing significant damage.
According to the police report, a collision occurred on Francis Lewis Boulevard in Queens involving a sedan and an SUV. The sedan driver, a 52-year-old male, was injured with back trauma and whiplash but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report identifies 'Brakes Defective' as a contributing factor to the crash. The SUV, traveling east, impacted the sedan’s right side doors, causing damage to that area. The sedan, traveling south, sustained damage to its center front end. Both drivers were licensed and traveling straight ahead before the crash. The defective brakes on the sedan played a critical role in the collision, highlighting vehicle maintenance failure as a systemic danger. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors.
17
Sedan Collision Injures Rear Passenger in Queens▸Aug 17 - Two sedans collided on 109 Avenue in Queens just after midnight. A 17-year-old rear passenger suffered a head abrasion but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt. Police cited unsafe speed and other vehicular factors as causes.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 12:55 a.m. on 109 Avenue near Francis Lewis Boulevard in Queens. Two sedans collided, with one vehicle traveling west and the other north. The point of impact was the center front end of one sedan and the demolished front of the other. A 17-year-old female rear passenger was injured, sustaining a head abrasion. She was conscious and restrained by a lap belt, and was not ejected from the vehicle. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Other Vehicular' as contributing factors to the crash, indicating driver errors. The injured occupant's contributing factor was also noted as 'Other Vehicular.' No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors. The crash caused significant vehicle damage, especially to the front of one sedan.
15Int 0745-2024
Lee votes yes on bill requiring DOT to report micromobility data, no direct safety impact.▸Aug 15 - City law now forces DOT to reveal where bikes and scooters go. Streets and bridges, protected or not. Data goes public. Riders’ movement, danger, and safety projects laid bare. No more hiding the facts.
Int 0745-2024, now enacted, came through the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. It was introduced April 11, 2024, and passed on August 15, 2024. The law orders the Department of Transportation to post current bicycle and micromobility ridership data online, updated monthly or at least yearly. The matter summary reads: 'requiring the department of transportation to provide information about bicycle and other micromobility device activity.' Council Member Selvena N. Brooks-Powers led as primary sponsor, joined by Farías, Restler, Hudson, Schulman, and others. The law demands transparency on where riders travel and what DOT does to keep them safe. This opens the books on bike movement and exposes gaps in protection.
-
File Int 0745-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-08-15
Sep 11 - A 16-year-old boy suffered knee and lower leg abrasions after an SUV hit him at an intersection. The vehicle, traveling west, impacted the pedestrian on the left front quarter panel. The teen was conscious and injured, with no vehicle damage reported.
According to the police report, a 16-year-old male pedestrian was injured at an intersection on 204 Street near Hollis Avenue. The pedestrian was struck by a 2020 SUV traveling westbound, which hit him on the left front quarter panel. The victim sustained abrasions to the knee, lower leg, and foot and remained conscious after the collision. The report lists the pedestrian's actions as "Other Actions in Roadway" but does not specify any contributing factors from the driver or pedestrian. The SUV showed no damage, and the driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of impact. No explicit driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were noted in the data, leaving the cause of the collision unspecified.
2
E-Bike Rider Concussed in Queens Sedan Collision▸Sep 2 - A 15-year-old e-bike driver suffered a concussion after a collision with a sedan on 90 Avenue in Queens. The crash involved obstruction or debris contributing to the impact. The e-bike rider was conscious but injured in the head.
According to the police report, a collision occurred at 13:40 on 90 Avenue in Queens involving a sedan and an e-bike. The e-bike driver, a 15-year-old male, sustained a head injury resulting in a concussion but remained conscious. The report cites 'Obstruction/Debris' as a contributing factor to the crash, indicating environmental hazards played a role. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead, with the sedan impacting the left front quarter panel and the e-bike sustaining damage to its center front end. The e-bike driver was not wearing any safety equipment. The report does not list any driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding but highlights the obstruction or debris as a critical factor in the collision.
2
Defective Brakes Cause Queens SUV-Sedan Collision▸Sep 2 - A Queens crash on Francis Lewis Boulevard injured a 52-year-old sedan driver. The police report cites defective brakes as a key factor. The sedan driver suffered back injuries and whiplash. The SUV struck the sedan’s right side, causing significant damage.
According to the police report, a collision occurred on Francis Lewis Boulevard in Queens involving a sedan and an SUV. The sedan driver, a 52-year-old male, was injured with back trauma and whiplash but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report identifies 'Brakes Defective' as a contributing factor to the crash. The SUV, traveling east, impacted the sedan’s right side doors, causing damage to that area. The sedan, traveling south, sustained damage to its center front end. Both drivers were licensed and traveling straight ahead before the crash. The defective brakes on the sedan played a critical role in the collision, highlighting vehicle maintenance failure as a systemic danger. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors.
17
Sedan Collision Injures Rear Passenger in Queens▸Aug 17 - Two sedans collided on 109 Avenue in Queens just after midnight. A 17-year-old rear passenger suffered a head abrasion but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt. Police cited unsafe speed and other vehicular factors as causes.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 12:55 a.m. on 109 Avenue near Francis Lewis Boulevard in Queens. Two sedans collided, with one vehicle traveling west and the other north. The point of impact was the center front end of one sedan and the demolished front of the other. A 17-year-old female rear passenger was injured, sustaining a head abrasion. She was conscious and restrained by a lap belt, and was not ejected from the vehicle. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Other Vehicular' as contributing factors to the crash, indicating driver errors. The injured occupant's contributing factor was also noted as 'Other Vehicular.' No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors. The crash caused significant vehicle damage, especially to the front of one sedan.
15Int 0745-2024
Lee votes yes on bill requiring DOT to report micromobility data, no direct safety impact.▸Aug 15 - City law now forces DOT to reveal where bikes and scooters go. Streets and bridges, protected or not. Data goes public. Riders’ movement, danger, and safety projects laid bare. No more hiding the facts.
Int 0745-2024, now enacted, came through the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. It was introduced April 11, 2024, and passed on August 15, 2024. The law orders the Department of Transportation to post current bicycle and micromobility ridership data online, updated monthly or at least yearly. The matter summary reads: 'requiring the department of transportation to provide information about bicycle and other micromobility device activity.' Council Member Selvena N. Brooks-Powers led as primary sponsor, joined by Farías, Restler, Hudson, Schulman, and others. The law demands transparency on where riders travel and what DOT does to keep them safe. This opens the books on bike movement and exposes gaps in protection.
-
File Int 0745-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-08-15
Sep 2 - A 15-year-old e-bike driver suffered a concussion after a collision with a sedan on 90 Avenue in Queens. The crash involved obstruction or debris contributing to the impact. The e-bike rider was conscious but injured in the head.
According to the police report, a collision occurred at 13:40 on 90 Avenue in Queens involving a sedan and an e-bike. The e-bike driver, a 15-year-old male, sustained a head injury resulting in a concussion but remained conscious. The report cites 'Obstruction/Debris' as a contributing factor to the crash, indicating environmental hazards played a role. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead, with the sedan impacting the left front quarter panel and the e-bike sustaining damage to its center front end. The e-bike driver was not wearing any safety equipment. The report does not list any driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding but highlights the obstruction or debris as a critical factor in the collision.
2
Defective Brakes Cause Queens SUV-Sedan Collision▸Sep 2 - A Queens crash on Francis Lewis Boulevard injured a 52-year-old sedan driver. The police report cites defective brakes as a key factor. The sedan driver suffered back injuries and whiplash. The SUV struck the sedan’s right side, causing significant damage.
According to the police report, a collision occurred on Francis Lewis Boulevard in Queens involving a sedan and an SUV. The sedan driver, a 52-year-old male, was injured with back trauma and whiplash but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report identifies 'Brakes Defective' as a contributing factor to the crash. The SUV, traveling east, impacted the sedan’s right side doors, causing damage to that area. The sedan, traveling south, sustained damage to its center front end. Both drivers were licensed and traveling straight ahead before the crash. The defective brakes on the sedan played a critical role in the collision, highlighting vehicle maintenance failure as a systemic danger. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors.
17
Sedan Collision Injures Rear Passenger in Queens▸Aug 17 - Two sedans collided on 109 Avenue in Queens just after midnight. A 17-year-old rear passenger suffered a head abrasion but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt. Police cited unsafe speed and other vehicular factors as causes.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 12:55 a.m. on 109 Avenue near Francis Lewis Boulevard in Queens. Two sedans collided, with one vehicle traveling west and the other north. The point of impact was the center front end of one sedan and the demolished front of the other. A 17-year-old female rear passenger was injured, sustaining a head abrasion. She was conscious and restrained by a lap belt, and was not ejected from the vehicle. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Other Vehicular' as contributing factors to the crash, indicating driver errors. The injured occupant's contributing factor was also noted as 'Other Vehicular.' No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors. The crash caused significant vehicle damage, especially to the front of one sedan.
15Int 0745-2024
Lee votes yes on bill requiring DOT to report micromobility data, no direct safety impact.▸Aug 15 - City law now forces DOT to reveal where bikes and scooters go. Streets and bridges, protected or not. Data goes public. Riders’ movement, danger, and safety projects laid bare. No more hiding the facts.
Int 0745-2024, now enacted, came through the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. It was introduced April 11, 2024, and passed on August 15, 2024. The law orders the Department of Transportation to post current bicycle and micromobility ridership data online, updated monthly or at least yearly. The matter summary reads: 'requiring the department of transportation to provide information about bicycle and other micromobility device activity.' Council Member Selvena N. Brooks-Powers led as primary sponsor, joined by Farías, Restler, Hudson, Schulman, and others. The law demands transparency on where riders travel and what DOT does to keep them safe. This opens the books on bike movement and exposes gaps in protection.
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File Int 0745-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-08-15
Sep 2 - A Queens crash on Francis Lewis Boulevard injured a 52-year-old sedan driver. The police report cites defective brakes as a key factor. The sedan driver suffered back injuries and whiplash. The SUV struck the sedan’s right side, causing significant damage.
According to the police report, a collision occurred on Francis Lewis Boulevard in Queens involving a sedan and an SUV. The sedan driver, a 52-year-old male, was injured with back trauma and whiplash but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report identifies 'Brakes Defective' as a contributing factor to the crash. The SUV, traveling east, impacted the sedan’s right side doors, causing damage to that area. The sedan, traveling south, sustained damage to its center front end. Both drivers were licensed and traveling straight ahead before the crash. The defective brakes on the sedan played a critical role in the collision, highlighting vehicle maintenance failure as a systemic danger. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors.
17
Sedan Collision Injures Rear Passenger in Queens▸Aug 17 - Two sedans collided on 109 Avenue in Queens just after midnight. A 17-year-old rear passenger suffered a head abrasion but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt. Police cited unsafe speed and other vehicular factors as causes.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 12:55 a.m. on 109 Avenue near Francis Lewis Boulevard in Queens. Two sedans collided, with one vehicle traveling west and the other north. The point of impact was the center front end of one sedan and the demolished front of the other. A 17-year-old female rear passenger was injured, sustaining a head abrasion. She was conscious and restrained by a lap belt, and was not ejected from the vehicle. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Other Vehicular' as contributing factors to the crash, indicating driver errors. The injured occupant's contributing factor was also noted as 'Other Vehicular.' No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors. The crash caused significant vehicle damage, especially to the front of one sedan.
15Int 0745-2024
Lee votes yes on bill requiring DOT to report micromobility data, no direct safety impact.▸Aug 15 - City law now forces DOT to reveal where bikes and scooters go. Streets and bridges, protected or not. Data goes public. Riders’ movement, danger, and safety projects laid bare. No more hiding the facts.
Int 0745-2024, now enacted, came through the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. It was introduced April 11, 2024, and passed on August 15, 2024. The law orders the Department of Transportation to post current bicycle and micromobility ridership data online, updated monthly or at least yearly. The matter summary reads: 'requiring the department of transportation to provide information about bicycle and other micromobility device activity.' Council Member Selvena N. Brooks-Powers led as primary sponsor, joined by Farías, Restler, Hudson, Schulman, and others. The law demands transparency on where riders travel and what DOT does to keep them safe. This opens the books on bike movement and exposes gaps in protection.
-
File Int 0745-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-08-15
Aug 17 - Two sedans collided on 109 Avenue in Queens just after midnight. A 17-year-old rear passenger suffered a head abrasion but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt. Police cited unsafe speed and other vehicular factors as causes.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 12:55 a.m. on 109 Avenue near Francis Lewis Boulevard in Queens. Two sedans collided, with one vehicle traveling west and the other north. The point of impact was the center front end of one sedan and the demolished front of the other. A 17-year-old female rear passenger was injured, sustaining a head abrasion. She was conscious and restrained by a lap belt, and was not ejected from the vehicle. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Other Vehicular' as contributing factors to the crash, indicating driver errors. The injured occupant's contributing factor was also noted as 'Other Vehicular.' No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors. The crash caused significant vehicle damage, especially to the front of one sedan.
15Int 0745-2024
Lee votes yes on bill requiring DOT to report micromobility data, no direct safety impact.▸Aug 15 - City law now forces DOT to reveal where bikes and scooters go. Streets and bridges, protected or not. Data goes public. Riders’ movement, danger, and safety projects laid bare. No more hiding the facts.
Int 0745-2024, now enacted, came through the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. It was introduced April 11, 2024, and passed on August 15, 2024. The law orders the Department of Transportation to post current bicycle and micromobility ridership data online, updated monthly or at least yearly. The matter summary reads: 'requiring the department of transportation to provide information about bicycle and other micromobility device activity.' Council Member Selvena N. Brooks-Powers led as primary sponsor, joined by Farías, Restler, Hudson, Schulman, and others. The law demands transparency on where riders travel and what DOT does to keep them safe. This opens the books on bike movement and exposes gaps in protection.
-
File Int 0745-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-08-15
Aug 15 - City law now forces DOT to reveal where bikes and scooters go. Streets and bridges, protected or not. Data goes public. Riders’ movement, danger, and safety projects laid bare. No more hiding the facts.
Int 0745-2024, now enacted, came through the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. It was introduced April 11, 2024, and passed on August 15, 2024. The law orders the Department of Transportation to post current bicycle and micromobility ridership data online, updated monthly or at least yearly. The matter summary reads: 'requiring the department of transportation to provide information about bicycle and other micromobility device activity.' Council Member Selvena N. Brooks-Powers led as primary sponsor, joined by Farías, Restler, Hudson, Schulman, and others. The law demands transparency on where riders travel and what DOT does to keep them safe. This opens the books on bike movement and exposes gaps in protection.
- File Int 0745-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2024-08-15