Jun 26 - Sedan plowed into a 63-year-old man crossing 76 Avenue in Queens. Driver blew past traffic control. The man took the hit, left arm scraped and bruised. Metal crumpled. Flesh torn. The street stayed hard.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling northeast on 76 Avenue in Queens struck a 63-year-old male pedestrian as he crossed in a marked crosswalk. The man suffered abrasions and upper arm injuries but remained conscious. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor, showing the driver failed to obey signals or signs. The sedan hit the man with its center front, damaging the left front quarter panel. The pedestrian’s lack of signal is noted but not cited as a cause. The driver’s disregard for traffic control led directly to the crash and injury.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4736402 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Jun 25 - An 89-year-old woman crossing Union Turnpike away from an intersection suffered severe leg fractures after a distracted driver struck her head-on. The vehicle was traveling west at unsafe speed, colliding with the pedestrian in broad daylight.

According to the police report, at 10:45 AM on Union Turnpike in Queens, a Honda SUV traveling west struck an 89-year-old female pedestrian crossing away from an intersection. The point of impact was the vehicle's center front end. The pedestrian sustained fractures and dislocations to her knee, lower leg, and foot, classified as injury severity level 3. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors, indicating the driver failed to maintain proper attention and control. The pedestrian was conscious after the collision. No pedestrian errors or safety equipment were noted as contributing factors. The crash highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving and excessive speed in areas where pedestrians cross outside intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4735727 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Jun 7 - Lawmakers back speed cameras near Kingston schools. Cameras catch drivers who speed. The bill passed both chambers. It sunsets in 2029. Children and families walk safer, but the fix is temporary.

Senate Bill S 8607, titled 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of Kingston,' passed the Senate on June 6, 2024, and the Assembly on June 7, 2024. The bill, sponsored by Senator Michelle Hinchey, creates a camera program to catch speeding drivers near schools. The program ends December 31, 2029. The measure saw broad support in both chambers, but some lawmakers voted no. The bill aims to protect children and families on foot near schools, but its impact will end unless renewed. No safety analyst note was provided.

• File S 8607, Open States, Published 2024-06-07

Jun 7 - Assembly passes A 7652. Schenectady gets school speed cameras. Law aims to slow drivers near kids. Cameras expire in 2028. Vote split. Streets may get safer for children on foot.

Bill A 7652, titled 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of Schenectady,' passed the Assembly on June 7, 2024. The measure, sponsored by Assemblymembers Phil Steck and Angelo Santabarbara, creates a camera program to catch speeding drivers near schools. The program ends December 31, 2028. The Assembly vote saw strong support but also opposition. Steck and Santabarbara led the push. The bill's text is blunt: 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of Schenectady.' No formal safety analyst note was provided, but speed cameras have a record of reducing driver speed and protecting children walking to school.

• File A 7652, Open States, Published 2024-06-07

Jun 7 - Senate backs S 9752. Mt. Vernon gets green light for up to 20 school speed zones. Law aims to slow cars near kids. Most senators vote yes. A few say no. Streets may change. Danger remains for the young.

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

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

Jun 7 - Lawmakers back speed cameras near Kingston schools. Cameras catch drivers who speed. The bill passed both chambers. It sunsets in 2029. Children and families walk safer, but the fix is temporary.

Senate Bill S 8607, titled 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of Kingston,' passed the Senate on June 6, 2024, and the Assembly on June 7, 2024. The bill, sponsored by Senator Michelle Hinchey, creates a camera program to catch speeding drivers near schools. The program ends December 31, 2029. The measure saw broad support in both chambers, but some lawmakers voted no. The bill aims to protect children and families on foot near schools, but its impact will end unless renewed. No safety analyst note was provided.

• File S 8607, Open States, Published 2024-06-07

Jun 7 - Assembly passes A 7652. Schenectady gets school speed cameras. Law aims to slow drivers near kids. Cameras expire in 2028. Vote split. Streets may get safer for children on foot.

Bill A 7652, titled 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of Schenectady,' passed the Assembly on June 7, 2024. The measure, sponsored by Assemblymembers Phil Steck and Angelo Santabarbara, creates a camera program to catch speeding drivers near schools. The program ends December 31, 2028. The Assembly vote saw strong support but also opposition. Steck and Santabarbara led the push. The bill's text is blunt: 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of Schenectady.' No formal safety analyst note was provided, but speed cameras have a record of reducing driver speed and protecting children walking to school.

• File A 7652, Open States, Published 2024-06-07

Jun 6 - Lawmakers back speed cameras near Kingston schools. Cameras catch drivers who speed. The bill passed both chambers. It sunsets in 2029. Children and families walk safer, but the fix is temporary.

Senate Bill S 8607, titled 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of Kingston,' passed the Senate on June 6, 2024, and the Assembly on June 7, 2024. The bill, sponsored by Senator Michelle Hinchey, creates a camera program to catch speeding drivers near schools. The program ends December 31, 2029. The measure saw broad support in both chambers, but some lawmakers voted no. The bill aims to protect children and families on foot near schools, but its impact will end unless renewed. No safety analyst note was provided.

• File S 8607, Open States, Published 2024-06-06

Jun 3 - Senate backs S 9718. Bill orders safe street design for all. Cyclists, walkers, and riders get new protections. Some senators vote no. The car’s grip loosens, but danger remains.

Senate bill S 9718, titled 'Enables safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles,' passed committee votes on May 28 and June 3, 2024. Primary sponsor Sean Ryan, with co-sponsors Liz Krueger, Monica Martinez, Jack M. Martins, Anthony H. Palumbo, and Julia Salazar, pushed the measure. The bill mandates street designs that protect everyone, not just drivers. Most senators voted yes, but a block of no votes showed resistance. The bill’s language centers vulnerable users. It marks a shift: streets must serve people, not just cars.

• File S 9718, Open States, Published 2024-06-03

May 24 - A 60-year-old male driver suffered head abrasions after an SUV backed unsafely into a parked sedan. The impact trapped him inside the vehicle. The crash occurred in Queens at night, highlighting dangers of unsafe vehicle maneuvers in residential areas.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 8:15 p.m. in Queens near 83-07 261 Street. A 2023 Lincoln SUV, driven by a 60-year-old male, was backing when it struck a parked 2011 Hyundai sedan. The SUV sustained damage to its center back end, and the sedan was damaged at its center front end. The driver of the SUV was trapped inside his vehicle and sustained head abrasions, classified as injury severity level 3. The report explicitly cites "Backing Unsafely" as the contributing factor to the collision. No other driver errors or victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. The driver was licensed in New York and traveling north before the crash. This incident underscores the risks posed by unsafe reversing maneuvers in urban settings.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4727231 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

May 16 - Queens lawmakers demand more express buses before the $15 congestion toll hits. They say MTA left Queens behind. Riders in transit deserts face long, costly trips. Lawmakers call the exclusion unacceptable. They want fair service before new fees begin.

On May 16, 2024, ten Queens lawmakers, including Julia Salazar (District 18), urged the MTA to expand express bus service to Queens before the $15 Manhattan congestion toll starts. The group wrote to MTA chairman Janno Lieber, stating, "Express buses play a vital role in Queens’ public transit network and only stand to become even more pivotal in the near and distant future." They criticized the MTA for boosting express bus service in Brooklyn and Staten Island but not Queens, calling the exclusion "unacceptable." The lawmakers stressed that many southeast and northeast Queens residents lack subway access and rely on express buses to reach Midtown. They argued the 10 percent LIRR discount is no substitute for robust bus service. Salazar and her colleagues support congestion pricing but insist its success depends on expanded, equitable transit for all vulnerable riders.

• Queens lawmakers demand more MTA bus service to Manhattan before $15 congestion toll begins, nypost.com, Published 2024-05-16

May 16 - Queens lawmakers demand more express buses before the $15 congestion toll hits. They say MTA left Queens behind. Riders in transit deserts face long, costly trips. Lawmakers call the exclusion unacceptable. They want fair service before new fees begin.

On May 16, 2024, ten Queens lawmakers, including Julia Salazar (District 18), urged the MTA to expand express bus service to Queens before the $15 Manhattan congestion toll starts. The group wrote to MTA chairman Janno Lieber, stating, "Express buses play a vital role in Queens’ public transit network and only stand to become even more pivotal in the near and distant future." They criticized the MTA for boosting express bus service in Brooklyn and Staten Island but not Queens, calling the exclusion "unacceptable." The lawmakers stressed that many southeast and northeast Queens residents lack subway access and rely on express buses to reach Midtown. They argued the 10 percent LIRR discount is no substitute for robust bus service. Salazar and her colleagues support congestion pricing but insist its success depends on expanded, equitable transit for all vulnerable riders.

• Queens lawmakers demand more MTA bus service to Manhattan before $15 congestion toll begins, nypost.com, Published 2024-05-16

Apr 26 - A pick-up truck struck a stopped sedan from behind on Union Turnpike in Queens. The sedan driver, a 56-year-old man, suffered whiplash and full-body injuries. Police cited the truck driver’s failure to maintain safe distance as the cause.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 16:21 on Union Turnpike in Queens. A 2021 Dodge pick-up truck traveling west struck the rear of a stopped 2013 Toyota sedan, also westbound. The sedan’s 56-year-old male driver, who was wearing a lap belt and harness, sustained injuries to his entire body, including whiplash, and remained conscious. The report identifies "Following Too Closely" by the pick-up truck driver as the contributing factor. The point of impact was the center front end of the pick-up truck and the center back end of the sedan. No victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors. The collision highlights the dangers posed by drivers failing to maintain adequate distance behind stopped vehicles.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4720121 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Mar 27 - Senate passes S 2714. Bill pushes complete street design. Aim: safer roads for all. Pedestrians, cyclists, and riders get space. Car dominance challenged. Lawmakers move to cut street carnage.

Senate bill S 2714, titled 'Enables safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles,' advanced through committee and passed several Senate votes, most recently on March 27, 2024. Sponsored by Timothy M. Kennedy with support from Jake Ashby, Jamaal Bailey, and others, the bill mandates street designs that protect everyone—not just drivers. The measure saw strong support but faced opposition from some senators. By requiring complete street principles, S 2714 aims to reduce danger for pedestrians, cyclists, and transit users. The bill marks a shift away from car-first planning, forcing cities to build streets for people, not just traffic.

• File S 2714, Open States, Published 2024-03-27

Mar 22 - A 21-year-old female sedan driver suffered head abrasions after a left-turn collision on 268 Street in Queens. The crash occurred as she reacted to an uninvolved vehicle, causing impact to the sedan’s left front bumper. She was conscious and restrained.

According to the police report, a 21-year-old female driver operating a 2022 Mercedes sedan was making a left turn on 268 Street in Queens at 17:09 when the crash occurred. The report cites "Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle" as the primary contributing factor, indicating the driver’s response to another vehicle not involved in the collision led to the crash. The sedan sustained damage to its left front bumper at the point of impact. The driver, who was properly restrained with a lap belt and harness, sustained head abrasions but was conscious and not ejected. No other vehicles or pedestrians were reported injured. The report explicitly identifies the driver’s reaction as the cause, highlighting driver error without attributing fault to any other road user.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4711701 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Mar 20 - Senate passes S 6808. The bill creates first responder safety zones. It sets speed limits in these zones. Lawmakers act after crashes and close calls. The vote is strong. The danger is real. The streets demand change.

Senate bill S 6808, titled 'Relates to establishing first responder safety zones and setting speed limits in such safety zones,' moved through committee and passed multiple Senate votes between May 2023 and March 2024. Primary sponsor John Mannion led the push, joined by Joseph P. Addabbo Jr., Iwen Chu, and Pamela Helming. The bill aims to carve out protected zones for first responders and lower speed limits in those areas. The measure passed with broad support, reflecting urgency after repeated crashes near emergency scenes. The bill’s text and votes show lawmakers responding to the deadly toll of reckless driving near first responders. Vulnerable road users—pedestrians, passengers, and responders—stand in harm’s way. The bill targets that risk.

• File S 6808, Open States, Published 2024-03-20

Mar 7 - Council wants every e-bike and scooter tagged and tracked. Plates on wheels. Riders face new rules. Lawmakers say it’s about order. The bill sits in committee. Streets wait.

Int 0606-2024 was introduced on March 7, 2024, in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The bill, titled "A Local Law to amend the administrative code...requiring that every bicycle with electric assist, electric scooter and other legal motorized vehicle be licensed and registered," would force all e-bikes, e-scooters, and similar vehicles not covered by DMV rules to register with DOT and display visible plates. Council Member Inna Vernikov is the primary sponsor, joined by 26 co-sponsors including Holden, Farías, Riley, and others. The bill was laid over in committee and has not advanced. No safety analysis for vulnerable road users was provided.

• File Int 0606-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2024-03-07

Feb 10 - A 3-year-old boy suffered head injuries after a sedan struck him while crossing outside a crosswalk in Queens. The vehicle hit the child with its right front bumper. The child was conscious but injured, with abrasions and head trauma.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on 86-22 259 Street in Queens struck a 3-year-old pedestrian who was crossing outside a crosswalk or signal. The vehicle impacted the child with its right front bumper, causing head injuries and abrasions. The child was conscious at the scene but sustained serious head trauma. The report lists the pedestrian's contributing factors as unspecified, with no mention of driver errors or failure to yield explicitly noted. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of impact. This crash highlights the dangers posed to young pedestrians crossing mid-block or outside designated crossing areas, where vehicles may not anticipate their presence.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4701607 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Dec 27 - A 40-year-old woman was struck by a Ford SUV while crossing at an intersection. She suffered facial injuries. The driver was making a left turn with an obstructed view.

A 40-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing with a signal at an intersection. According to the police report, the driver of a 2017 Ford SUV was making a left turn when the collision occurred. The pedestrian sustained a contusion to her face, classified as a severity level 3 injury. The report cites 'View Obstructed/Limited' as a contributing factor to the crash. The driver, a licensed male, did not exhibit any vehicle damage. No other factors were specified in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4691095 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Nov 3 - A moped and sedan crashed head-on on 260 Street in Queens. The moped driver, a 31-year-old woman, suffered a hip and upper leg injury. Both vehicles hit center front ends. The moped driver was conscious and bruised.

According to the police report, a collision occurred between a 2022 Lifean/fengyuan moped and a 2019 Lexus sedan on 260 Street in Queens. The moped driver, a 31-year-old woman, was injured with contusions and bruises to her hip and upper leg. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead when the crash happened, impacting at the center front ends. The moped driver was not ejected and remained conscious. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the moped driver but does not specify any driver errors or helmet use. The sedan driver was licensed and traveling west. Vehicle damage was noted on the moped's center front end and the sedan's left front bumper.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4676515 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18