Who’s Injuring and Killing Pedestrians in Queens Village?
Left Turning, Life Ending: Queens Streets Demand Action
Queens Village: Jan 1, 2022 - Jun 6, 2025
Blood on the Asphalt
A man steps into the crosswalk. A truck turns left. He is crushed. On Hillside Avenue and 212th Street, a 29-year-old pedestrian was killed by a box truck. The cause: driver inattention. The truck kept moving. The man did not. NYC Open Data
In the last twelve months, two people died on Queens Village streets. 318 were injured. Not one was marked as a serious injury, but the wounds run deep. Children, elders, workers—no one is spared. NYC Open Data
The Numbers Do Not Lie
Since 2022, Queens Village has seen five deaths and 921 injuries from 1,551 crashes. Cars and trucks did the killing. No bikes. No mopeds. Just steel and speed. NYC Open Data
A 64-year-old man died behind the wheel. A 76-year-old woman too. Both lost to unsafe speed and ignored signals. The old and the young, all at risk. NYC Open Data
Leadership: Words and Waiting
The city talks of Vision Zero. They count the dead. They promise action. But the pace is slow. The carnage is not. In Queens, the District Attorney called it “a horrific death for the victim” when a man was dragged three blocks by a fleeing driver. “The conduct displayed that evening demonstrates a complete disregard for human life,” said Queens DA Melinda Katz.
Local leaders have the power to lower speed limits. They have the power to redesign streets. They have the power to act.
The Next Step Is Yours
Call your council member. Call the mayor. Demand a 20 mph speed limit. Demand speed cameras that never sleep. Demand streets where a child can cross and come home.
Every day of delay is another day of blood on the road. Take action now.
Citations
▸ Citations
- Queens Driver Drags Pedestrian Three Blocks, NY Daily News, Published 2025-06-03
- Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4529634 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-04
- Queens Driver Drags Pedestrian Three Blocks, NY Daily News, Published 2025-06-03
Other Representatives
District 33
97-01 Springfield Blvd., Queens Village, NY 11429
Room 424, 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
Queens Village Queens Village sits in Queens, Precinct 105, District 27, AD 33, SD 14, Queens CB13.
▸ See also
Traffic Safety Timeline for Queens Village
Sedan Strikes Driver’s Left Side Doors▸A female driver in Queens suffered head injuries and shock after her sedan was struck on the left side. The collision occurred on Francis Lewis Blvd at 7:30 a.m. The driver was restrained by a lap belt and was not ejected.
According to the police report, a 28-year-old female driver was traveling northbound on Francis Lewis Blvd at 7:30 a.m. when her 2020 Hyundai sedan was struck on the left side doors. The vehicle sustained damage to the left side doors, indicating a side impact collision. The driver, who was the sole occupant, was injured with head trauma and experienced shock but was restrained by a lap belt and was not ejected from the vehicle. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the driver, with no clear driver errors or victim behaviors cited. The other involved vehicle was traveling eastbound and impacted the center front end of the sedan. The lack of specified driver errors suggests systemic dangers at the intersection or road design may have played a role.
SUVs Crash on Hillside Ave, Driver Injured▸Two SUVs slammed together on Hillside Ave. One driver took a neck injury. Police blamed inexperience and distraction. Metal twisted. Night air thick with sirens.
According to the police report, two Station Wagon/Sport Utility Vehicles collided on Hillside Ave in Queens at 21:06. Both vehicles were heading northeast when they struck, center front to center back. The driver of one SUV, a 30-year-old man, suffered a neck injury—whiplash—but stayed conscious. Police listed 'Driver Inexperience' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as causes. The injured driver wore a lap belt and was not ejected. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. No victim actions contributed to the crash.
Int 1145-2024Lee sponsors bill capping new e-bike rider speeds, undermining street safety.▸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
4Failure to Yield Triggers Queens Sedan Crash▸Two sedans slammed together on 113 Avenue. Four people hurt. Necks and backs wrenched. Shock set in. Both drivers and passengers suffered. Failure to yield right-of-way led to the crash.
According to the police report, two sedans collided at 113 Avenue and 209 Street in Queens at 18:29. Both vehicles were going straight when they struck, one hitting the other's right side doors, the other taking damage to its front end. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the cause. Four occupants were injured: two drivers, aged 31 and 75, and two front passengers, aged 32 and 64. All suffered internal injuries to the neck or back and were in shock. No one was ejected. Both drivers were licensed. The crash shows the danger when drivers fail to yield.
Sedan Turning Left Strikes Pickup Truck Passenger▸A sedan making a left turn collided with a westbound pickup truck on 225 Street in Queens. The impact struck the right side doors of the sedan and the left front bumper of the truck. A female passenger in the truck suffered a neck injury and concussion.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 17:45 on 225 Street near Hempstead Avenue in Queens. A Connecticut-registered sedan was making a left turn eastbound when it struck a New York-registered pickup truck traveling westbound. The point of impact was the right side doors of the sedan and the left front bumper of the pickup truck. The pickup truck carried one occupant, a 28-year-old female passenger seated in the right rear, who was injured with a neck injury and concussion. She was conscious and restrained by a lap belt at the time of the crash. The report lists the contributing factors for the passenger as unspecified, but the sedan driver’s action of making a left turn likely caused the collision. No other driver errors or victim behaviors were noted in the report.
Queens Sedan Collision Causes Back Injury▸Two sedans collided on 218 Street in Queens. The driver of a Nissan sedan suffered a back injury and whiplash. Police cited traffic control disregard as the cause. The injured driver was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness.
According to the police report, two sedans collided on 218 Street near 91 Avenue in Queens at 9:00 AM. The Nissan sedan, traveling north, struck the left front bumper of a Lexus sedan traveling west. The point of impact was the right front quarter panel of the Nissan and the left front bumper of the Lexus. The driver of the Nissan, a 42-year-old female occupant, was injured with back pain and whiplash but remained conscious and was restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report identifies 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the contributing factor to the crash, indicating driver error in failing to obey traffic signals or signs. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted.
E-Bike Rider Partially Ejected in Queens SUV Crash▸A 21-year-old male e-bike rider was partially ejected and suffered knee and lower leg injuries after colliding with a parked Jeep SUV on Hillside Avenue in Queens. The SUV was stationary when struck on its left side doors.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 14:40 on Hillside Avenue in Queens. A male e-bike rider, age 21, traveling eastbound, collided with a parked 2015 Jeep SUV. The SUV was stationary before impact, described as 'Parked' and the point of impact was the left side doors of the SUV. The e-bike rider was partially ejected from his vehicle, sustaining injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, classified as injury severity level 3. The report notes the e-bike rider was not wearing any safety equipment. No explicit contributing factors or driver errors are listed in the report, but the collision with a parked vehicle indicates a failure in maintaining safe clearance or awareness. The SUV driver held a permit license, but no further driver errors are specified. The focus remains on the impact dynamics and injuries sustained by the vulnerable e-bike rider.
Distracted Driver Hits Pedestrian Crossing Signal▸A sedan making a right turn struck a 60-year-old woman crossing Hollis Avenue with the signal. The pedestrian suffered fractures and dislocations to her lower leg and foot. The driver showed inattention, causing severe injury without vehicle damage.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on Hollis Avenue was making a right turn when it struck a 60-year-old female pedestrian crossing at the intersection with the signal. The pedestrian sustained fractures and dislocations to her knee, lower leg, and foot, classified as injury severity 3. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor to the crash. The vehicle's point of impact was the left front bumper, yet the vehicle sustained no damage. The pedestrian was conscious after the collision. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally. No other contributing factors related to the pedestrian were noted. This crash highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving in intersections, where vulnerable pedestrians are at risk despite following crossing signals.
Pedestrian Injured Crossing Queens Intersection▸A 42-year-old woman was struck while crossing a marked crosswalk on 104 Ave in Queens. She suffered contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The crash highlights dangers pedestrians face even when crossing legally.
According to the police report, a 42-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of 104 Ave and 219 St in Queens at 5:55 p.m. She was crossing in a marked crosswalk without a crossing signal when the collision occurred. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report does not list any contributing factors from the pedestrian or the driver, nor does it specify vehicle type or driver actions. The absence of noted driver errors or contributing factors in the police data leaves the circumstances of the impact unclear, but the incident underscores the vulnerability of pedestrians crossing at intersections.
Pick-up Truck Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸A 47-year-old woman suffered full-body contusions after a pick-up truck failed to yield while making a left turn on Jamaica Avenue in Queens. The impact struck the pedestrian at the intersection despite her crossing with the signal.
According to the police report, at 8:50 AM on Jamaica Avenue in Queens, a 2014 Dodge pick-up truck, driven by a licensed male driver, was making a left turn traveling east when it struck a 47-year-old female pedestrian crossing the intersection with the signal. The point of impact was the left front bumper of the truck. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her entire body, including contusions and bruises, and was reported to be in shock. The contributing factor listed in the report is the driver's failure to yield the right-of-way. No other contributing factors related to the pedestrian were noted. Vehicle damage was limited to the left front bumper. This collision highlights the critical danger posed by driver errors in yielding at intersections.
Two Sedans Collide at Queens Intersection▸Two sedans collided at 215 Place in Queens, injuring a 38-year-old male driver. The impact struck the left side doors of one vehicle and the center front end of the other. The injured driver suffered head injuries but remained conscious.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 7:49 AM on 215 Place near 94 Road in Queens. Two sedans, traveling north and west respectively, collided with impact on the left side doors of the westbound vehicle and the center front end of the northbound vehicle. The 38-year-old male driver of the westbound sedan was injured, sustaining head injuries and internal complaints but was conscious and not ejected. Both drivers were licensed in New York. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the injured driver but does not identify any clear driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The collision highlights the dangers at this intersection where two vehicles traveling straight ahead struck each other on perpendicular paths.
Alcohol-Impaired Unlicensed Driver Rear-Ends SUV▸Unlicensed, drunk driver slammed SUV into another on Cross Island Parkway. Female driver suffered facial injuries and shock. Impact tore into rear bumper. System failed to keep danger off the road.
According to the police report, at 3:50 AM on Cross Island Parkway, an unlicensed male driver, impaired by alcohol, crashed his Acura SUV into the right rear bumper of a Chevrolet SUV driven by a licensed 27-year-old woman. The woman suffered facial injuries and shock. She was restrained by a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The report lists 'Alcohol Involvement' and 'Unlicensed' status as contributing factors. No victim actions contributed to the crash. The collision underscores the threat posed by impaired, unlicensed drivers on city streets.
SUV Left Turn Collides With Motorcycle▸A motorcycle rider suffered severe leg injuries after an SUV made a left turn and struck the bike’s left front quarter panel. The crash happened on Hillside Avenue in Queens, leaving the motorcyclist conscious but fractured and dislocated.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 19:16 on Hillside Avenue in Queens. A 51-year-old male motorcycle driver, wearing a helmet, was traveling northeast while a male SUV driver, licensed in New York, was making a left turn traveling southeast. The SUV struck the motorcycle on its left front quarter panel with the SUV’s center front end. The motorcyclist sustained serious injuries including fractures and dislocations to the knee, lower leg, and foot but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but highlights the SUV driver’s left turn as the critical action leading to the collision. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors.
Int 1069-2024Lee co-sponsors bill to shorten commercial vehicle parking times, safety impact neutral.▸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
Int 0346-2024Lee votes yes to decriminalize jaywalking, boosting pedestrian safety citywide.▸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
Int 1069-2024Williams co-sponsors bill to shorten commercial vehicle parking times, safety impact neutral.▸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
Int 0346-2024Williams votes yes to decriminalize jaywalking, boosting pedestrian safety citywide.▸Council ends jaywalking penalties. Pedestrians now cross anywhere, any time. No summons. Law strips drivers of excuses. Streets shift. Power tilts to people on foot.
Int 0346-2024, now enacted, rewrites New York’s pedestrian rules. The bill, heard by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, passed on September 26, 2024, and became law on October 26, 2024. Its title: “A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to pedestrian crossing guidelines and right of way.” Sponsored by Council Member Tiffany Cabán and co-sponsored by Narcisse, Won, Hanif, Hudson, and Restler, the law lets pedestrians cross streets anywhere, even against signals. No more tickets for crossing outside crosswalks. The Department of Transportation must educate all street users on new rights and responsibilities. The law removes a tool police used to target walkers. It shifts blame from people on foot to the system and those behind the wheel.
-
File Int 0346-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-09-26
SUV Chain Crash on 225 Street Injures Driver▸SUVs and a sedan slammed together on 225 Street. A 31-year-old man took a hit to the neck. Rear-enders left metal twisted. No pedestrians. No cyclists. Only the crash and its cost.
According to the police report, multiple SUVs and a sedan collided on 225 Street in Queens at 11:05 AM. The crash left a 31-year-old male driver with neck contusions. He was conscious and wore a lap belt. The report notes center front and back end damage, showing a rear-end chain reaction. All vehicles were moving south, with one SUV stopped in traffic before being struck. The police list contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash underlines the danger of rear-end collisions and the risks drivers create in traffic.
Unlicensed Driver Strikes Pedestrian on Jamaica Avenue▸A speeding sedan hit a 58-year-old man crossing at 213 Street. The unlicensed driver struck with the right front bumper. The pedestrian suffered injuries to his entire body.
According to the police report, a 58-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing at the intersection of Jamaica Avenue and 213 Street in Queens. At 9:15 PM, a 2020 sedan traveling westbound struck the pedestrian with its right front bumper. The driver was unlicensed and cited for 'Unsafe Speed.' The pedestrian sustained injuries to his entire body. The report lists the driver’s lack of a valid license and unsafe speed as critical errors leading to the crash. The pedestrian’s action of crossing against the signal is noted, but driver errors remain the primary cause.
Pedestrian Struck Walking Along Springfield Boulevard▸A 26-year-old man walking along Springfield Boulevard in Queens suffered neck injuries. No driver errors or vehicle details listed. The crash exposes the peril pedestrians face on busy city highways.
According to the police report, a 26-year-old male pedestrian was injured while walking along Springfield Boulevard near Hempstead Avenue in Queens. The man was conscious and suffered neck injuries, including whiplash. He was not at an intersection but was walking along the highway with traffic. The report does not specify any driver errors or contributing factors. Vehicle details are also unspecified. The absence of listed driver actions in the report highlights the systemic dangers pedestrians encounter on major roadways outside designated crossings.
A female driver in Queens suffered head injuries and shock after her sedan was struck on the left side. The collision occurred on Francis Lewis Blvd at 7:30 a.m. The driver was restrained by a lap belt and was not ejected.
According to the police report, a 28-year-old female driver was traveling northbound on Francis Lewis Blvd at 7:30 a.m. when her 2020 Hyundai sedan was struck on the left side doors. The vehicle sustained damage to the left side doors, indicating a side impact collision. The driver, who was the sole occupant, was injured with head trauma and experienced shock but was restrained by a lap belt and was not ejected from the vehicle. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the driver, with no clear driver errors or victim behaviors cited. The other involved vehicle was traveling eastbound and impacted the center front end of the sedan. The lack of specified driver errors suggests systemic dangers at the intersection or road design may have played a role.
SUVs Crash on Hillside Ave, Driver Injured▸Two SUVs slammed together on Hillside Ave. One driver took a neck injury. Police blamed inexperience and distraction. Metal twisted. Night air thick with sirens.
According to the police report, two Station Wagon/Sport Utility Vehicles collided on Hillside Ave in Queens at 21:06. Both vehicles were heading northeast when they struck, center front to center back. The driver of one SUV, a 30-year-old man, suffered a neck injury—whiplash—but stayed conscious. Police listed 'Driver Inexperience' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as causes. The injured driver wore a lap belt and was not ejected. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. No victim actions contributed to the crash.
Int 1145-2024Lee sponsors bill capping new e-bike rider speeds, undermining street safety.▸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
4Failure to Yield Triggers Queens Sedan Crash▸Two sedans slammed together on 113 Avenue. Four people hurt. Necks and backs wrenched. Shock set in. Both drivers and passengers suffered. Failure to yield right-of-way led to the crash.
According to the police report, two sedans collided at 113 Avenue and 209 Street in Queens at 18:29. Both vehicles were going straight when they struck, one hitting the other's right side doors, the other taking damage to its front end. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the cause. Four occupants were injured: two drivers, aged 31 and 75, and two front passengers, aged 32 and 64. All suffered internal injuries to the neck or back and were in shock. No one was ejected. Both drivers were licensed. The crash shows the danger when drivers fail to yield.
Sedan Turning Left Strikes Pickup Truck Passenger▸A sedan making a left turn collided with a westbound pickup truck on 225 Street in Queens. The impact struck the right side doors of the sedan and the left front bumper of the truck. A female passenger in the truck suffered a neck injury and concussion.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 17:45 on 225 Street near Hempstead Avenue in Queens. A Connecticut-registered sedan was making a left turn eastbound when it struck a New York-registered pickup truck traveling westbound. The point of impact was the right side doors of the sedan and the left front bumper of the pickup truck. The pickup truck carried one occupant, a 28-year-old female passenger seated in the right rear, who was injured with a neck injury and concussion. She was conscious and restrained by a lap belt at the time of the crash. The report lists the contributing factors for the passenger as unspecified, but the sedan driver’s action of making a left turn likely caused the collision. No other driver errors or victim behaviors were noted in the report.
Queens Sedan Collision Causes Back Injury▸Two sedans collided on 218 Street in Queens. The driver of a Nissan sedan suffered a back injury and whiplash. Police cited traffic control disregard as the cause. The injured driver was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness.
According to the police report, two sedans collided on 218 Street near 91 Avenue in Queens at 9:00 AM. The Nissan sedan, traveling north, struck the left front bumper of a Lexus sedan traveling west. The point of impact was the right front quarter panel of the Nissan and the left front bumper of the Lexus. The driver of the Nissan, a 42-year-old female occupant, was injured with back pain and whiplash but remained conscious and was restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report identifies 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the contributing factor to the crash, indicating driver error in failing to obey traffic signals or signs. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted.
E-Bike Rider Partially Ejected in Queens SUV Crash▸A 21-year-old male e-bike rider was partially ejected and suffered knee and lower leg injuries after colliding with a parked Jeep SUV on Hillside Avenue in Queens. The SUV was stationary when struck on its left side doors.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 14:40 on Hillside Avenue in Queens. A male e-bike rider, age 21, traveling eastbound, collided with a parked 2015 Jeep SUV. The SUV was stationary before impact, described as 'Parked' and the point of impact was the left side doors of the SUV. The e-bike rider was partially ejected from his vehicle, sustaining injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, classified as injury severity level 3. The report notes the e-bike rider was not wearing any safety equipment. No explicit contributing factors or driver errors are listed in the report, but the collision with a parked vehicle indicates a failure in maintaining safe clearance or awareness. The SUV driver held a permit license, but no further driver errors are specified. The focus remains on the impact dynamics and injuries sustained by the vulnerable e-bike rider.
Distracted Driver Hits Pedestrian Crossing Signal▸A sedan making a right turn struck a 60-year-old woman crossing Hollis Avenue with the signal. The pedestrian suffered fractures and dislocations to her lower leg and foot. The driver showed inattention, causing severe injury without vehicle damage.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on Hollis Avenue was making a right turn when it struck a 60-year-old female pedestrian crossing at the intersection with the signal. The pedestrian sustained fractures and dislocations to her knee, lower leg, and foot, classified as injury severity 3. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor to the crash. The vehicle's point of impact was the left front bumper, yet the vehicle sustained no damage. The pedestrian was conscious after the collision. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally. No other contributing factors related to the pedestrian were noted. This crash highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving in intersections, where vulnerable pedestrians are at risk despite following crossing signals.
Pedestrian Injured Crossing Queens Intersection▸A 42-year-old woman was struck while crossing a marked crosswalk on 104 Ave in Queens. She suffered contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The crash highlights dangers pedestrians face even when crossing legally.
According to the police report, a 42-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of 104 Ave and 219 St in Queens at 5:55 p.m. She was crossing in a marked crosswalk without a crossing signal when the collision occurred. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report does not list any contributing factors from the pedestrian or the driver, nor does it specify vehicle type or driver actions. The absence of noted driver errors or contributing factors in the police data leaves the circumstances of the impact unclear, but the incident underscores the vulnerability of pedestrians crossing at intersections.
Pick-up Truck Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸A 47-year-old woman suffered full-body contusions after a pick-up truck failed to yield while making a left turn on Jamaica Avenue in Queens. The impact struck the pedestrian at the intersection despite her crossing with the signal.
According to the police report, at 8:50 AM on Jamaica Avenue in Queens, a 2014 Dodge pick-up truck, driven by a licensed male driver, was making a left turn traveling east when it struck a 47-year-old female pedestrian crossing the intersection with the signal. The point of impact was the left front bumper of the truck. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her entire body, including contusions and bruises, and was reported to be in shock. The contributing factor listed in the report is the driver's failure to yield the right-of-way. No other contributing factors related to the pedestrian were noted. Vehicle damage was limited to the left front bumper. This collision highlights the critical danger posed by driver errors in yielding at intersections.
Two Sedans Collide at Queens Intersection▸Two sedans collided at 215 Place in Queens, injuring a 38-year-old male driver. The impact struck the left side doors of one vehicle and the center front end of the other. The injured driver suffered head injuries but remained conscious.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 7:49 AM on 215 Place near 94 Road in Queens. Two sedans, traveling north and west respectively, collided with impact on the left side doors of the westbound vehicle and the center front end of the northbound vehicle. The 38-year-old male driver of the westbound sedan was injured, sustaining head injuries and internal complaints but was conscious and not ejected. Both drivers were licensed in New York. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the injured driver but does not identify any clear driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The collision highlights the dangers at this intersection where two vehicles traveling straight ahead struck each other on perpendicular paths.
Alcohol-Impaired Unlicensed Driver Rear-Ends SUV▸Unlicensed, drunk driver slammed SUV into another on Cross Island Parkway. Female driver suffered facial injuries and shock. Impact tore into rear bumper. System failed to keep danger off the road.
According to the police report, at 3:50 AM on Cross Island Parkway, an unlicensed male driver, impaired by alcohol, crashed his Acura SUV into the right rear bumper of a Chevrolet SUV driven by a licensed 27-year-old woman. The woman suffered facial injuries and shock. She was restrained by a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The report lists 'Alcohol Involvement' and 'Unlicensed' status as contributing factors. No victim actions contributed to the crash. The collision underscores the threat posed by impaired, unlicensed drivers on city streets.
SUV Left Turn Collides With Motorcycle▸A motorcycle rider suffered severe leg injuries after an SUV made a left turn and struck the bike’s left front quarter panel. The crash happened on Hillside Avenue in Queens, leaving the motorcyclist conscious but fractured and dislocated.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 19:16 on Hillside Avenue in Queens. A 51-year-old male motorcycle driver, wearing a helmet, was traveling northeast while a male SUV driver, licensed in New York, was making a left turn traveling southeast. The SUV struck the motorcycle on its left front quarter panel with the SUV’s center front end. The motorcyclist sustained serious injuries including fractures and dislocations to the knee, lower leg, and foot but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but highlights the SUV driver’s left turn as the critical action leading to the collision. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors.
Int 1069-2024Lee co-sponsors bill to shorten commercial vehicle parking times, safety impact neutral.▸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
Int 0346-2024Lee votes yes to decriminalize jaywalking, boosting pedestrian safety citywide.▸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
Int 1069-2024Williams co-sponsors bill to shorten commercial vehicle parking times, safety impact neutral.▸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
Int 0346-2024Williams votes yes to decriminalize jaywalking, boosting pedestrian safety citywide.▸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
SUV Chain Crash on 225 Street Injures Driver▸SUVs and a sedan slammed together on 225 Street. A 31-year-old man took a hit to the neck. Rear-enders left metal twisted. No pedestrians. No cyclists. Only the crash and its cost.
According to the police report, multiple SUVs and a sedan collided on 225 Street in Queens at 11:05 AM. The crash left a 31-year-old male driver with neck contusions. He was conscious and wore a lap belt. The report notes center front and back end damage, showing a rear-end chain reaction. All vehicles were moving south, with one SUV stopped in traffic before being struck. The police list contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash underlines the danger of rear-end collisions and the risks drivers create in traffic.
Unlicensed Driver Strikes Pedestrian on Jamaica Avenue▸A speeding sedan hit a 58-year-old man crossing at 213 Street. The unlicensed driver struck with the right front bumper. The pedestrian suffered injuries to his entire body.
According to the police report, a 58-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing at the intersection of Jamaica Avenue and 213 Street in Queens. At 9:15 PM, a 2020 sedan traveling westbound struck the pedestrian with its right front bumper. The driver was unlicensed and cited for 'Unsafe Speed.' The pedestrian sustained injuries to his entire body. The report lists the driver’s lack of a valid license and unsafe speed as critical errors leading to the crash. The pedestrian’s action of crossing against the signal is noted, but driver errors remain the primary cause.
Pedestrian Struck Walking Along Springfield Boulevard▸A 26-year-old man walking along Springfield Boulevard in Queens suffered neck injuries. No driver errors or vehicle details listed. The crash exposes the peril pedestrians face on busy city highways.
According to the police report, a 26-year-old male pedestrian was injured while walking along Springfield Boulevard near Hempstead Avenue in Queens. The man was conscious and suffered neck injuries, including whiplash. He was not at an intersection but was walking along the highway with traffic. The report does not specify any driver errors or contributing factors. Vehicle details are also unspecified. The absence of listed driver actions in the report highlights the systemic dangers pedestrians encounter on major roadways outside designated crossings.
Two SUVs slammed together on Hillside Ave. One driver took a neck injury. Police blamed inexperience and distraction. Metal twisted. Night air thick with sirens.
According to the police report, two Station Wagon/Sport Utility Vehicles collided on Hillside Ave in Queens at 21:06. Both vehicles were heading northeast when they struck, center front to center back. The driver of one SUV, a 30-year-old man, suffered a neck injury—whiplash—but stayed conscious. Police listed 'Driver Inexperience' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as causes. The injured driver wore a lap belt and was not ejected. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. No victim actions contributed to the crash.
Int 1145-2024Lee sponsors bill capping new e-bike rider speeds, undermining street safety.▸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
4Failure to Yield Triggers Queens Sedan Crash▸Two sedans slammed together on 113 Avenue. Four people hurt. Necks and backs wrenched. Shock set in. Both drivers and passengers suffered. Failure to yield right-of-way led to the crash.
According to the police report, two sedans collided at 113 Avenue and 209 Street in Queens at 18:29. Both vehicles were going straight when they struck, one hitting the other's right side doors, the other taking damage to its front end. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the cause. Four occupants were injured: two drivers, aged 31 and 75, and two front passengers, aged 32 and 64. All suffered internal injuries to the neck or back and were in shock. No one was ejected. Both drivers were licensed. The crash shows the danger when drivers fail to yield.
Sedan Turning Left Strikes Pickup Truck Passenger▸A sedan making a left turn collided with a westbound pickup truck on 225 Street in Queens. The impact struck the right side doors of the sedan and the left front bumper of the truck. A female passenger in the truck suffered a neck injury and concussion.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 17:45 on 225 Street near Hempstead Avenue in Queens. A Connecticut-registered sedan was making a left turn eastbound when it struck a New York-registered pickup truck traveling westbound. The point of impact was the right side doors of the sedan and the left front bumper of the pickup truck. The pickup truck carried one occupant, a 28-year-old female passenger seated in the right rear, who was injured with a neck injury and concussion. She was conscious and restrained by a lap belt at the time of the crash. The report lists the contributing factors for the passenger as unspecified, but the sedan driver’s action of making a left turn likely caused the collision. No other driver errors or victim behaviors were noted in the report.
Queens Sedan Collision Causes Back Injury▸Two sedans collided on 218 Street in Queens. The driver of a Nissan sedan suffered a back injury and whiplash. Police cited traffic control disregard as the cause. The injured driver was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness.
According to the police report, two sedans collided on 218 Street near 91 Avenue in Queens at 9:00 AM. The Nissan sedan, traveling north, struck the left front bumper of a Lexus sedan traveling west. The point of impact was the right front quarter panel of the Nissan and the left front bumper of the Lexus. The driver of the Nissan, a 42-year-old female occupant, was injured with back pain and whiplash but remained conscious and was restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report identifies 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the contributing factor to the crash, indicating driver error in failing to obey traffic signals or signs. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted.
E-Bike Rider Partially Ejected in Queens SUV Crash▸A 21-year-old male e-bike rider was partially ejected and suffered knee and lower leg injuries after colliding with a parked Jeep SUV on Hillside Avenue in Queens. The SUV was stationary when struck on its left side doors.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 14:40 on Hillside Avenue in Queens. A male e-bike rider, age 21, traveling eastbound, collided with a parked 2015 Jeep SUV. The SUV was stationary before impact, described as 'Parked' and the point of impact was the left side doors of the SUV. The e-bike rider was partially ejected from his vehicle, sustaining injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, classified as injury severity level 3. The report notes the e-bike rider was not wearing any safety equipment. No explicit contributing factors or driver errors are listed in the report, but the collision with a parked vehicle indicates a failure in maintaining safe clearance or awareness. The SUV driver held a permit license, but no further driver errors are specified. The focus remains on the impact dynamics and injuries sustained by the vulnerable e-bike rider.
Distracted Driver Hits Pedestrian Crossing Signal▸A sedan making a right turn struck a 60-year-old woman crossing Hollis Avenue with the signal. The pedestrian suffered fractures and dislocations to her lower leg and foot. The driver showed inattention, causing severe injury without vehicle damage.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on Hollis Avenue was making a right turn when it struck a 60-year-old female pedestrian crossing at the intersection with the signal. The pedestrian sustained fractures and dislocations to her knee, lower leg, and foot, classified as injury severity 3. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor to the crash. The vehicle's point of impact was the left front bumper, yet the vehicle sustained no damage. The pedestrian was conscious after the collision. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally. No other contributing factors related to the pedestrian were noted. This crash highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving in intersections, where vulnerable pedestrians are at risk despite following crossing signals.
Pedestrian Injured Crossing Queens Intersection▸A 42-year-old woman was struck while crossing a marked crosswalk on 104 Ave in Queens. She suffered contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The crash highlights dangers pedestrians face even when crossing legally.
According to the police report, a 42-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of 104 Ave and 219 St in Queens at 5:55 p.m. She was crossing in a marked crosswalk without a crossing signal when the collision occurred. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report does not list any contributing factors from the pedestrian or the driver, nor does it specify vehicle type or driver actions. The absence of noted driver errors or contributing factors in the police data leaves the circumstances of the impact unclear, but the incident underscores the vulnerability of pedestrians crossing at intersections.
Pick-up Truck Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸A 47-year-old woman suffered full-body contusions after a pick-up truck failed to yield while making a left turn on Jamaica Avenue in Queens. The impact struck the pedestrian at the intersection despite her crossing with the signal.
According to the police report, at 8:50 AM on Jamaica Avenue in Queens, a 2014 Dodge pick-up truck, driven by a licensed male driver, was making a left turn traveling east when it struck a 47-year-old female pedestrian crossing the intersection with the signal. The point of impact was the left front bumper of the truck. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her entire body, including contusions and bruises, and was reported to be in shock. The contributing factor listed in the report is the driver's failure to yield the right-of-way. No other contributing factors related to the pedestrian were noted. Vehicle damage was limited to the left front bumper. This collision highlights the critical danger posed by driver errors in yielding at intersections.
Two Sedans Collide at Queens Intersection▸Two sedans collided at 215 Place in Queens, injuring a 38-year-old male driver. The impact struck the left side doors of one vehicle and the center front end of the other. The injured driver suffered head injuries but remained conscious.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 7:49 AM on 215 Place near 94 Road in Queens. Two sedans, traveling north and west respectively, collided with impact on the left side doors of the westbound vehicle and the center front end of the northbound vehicle. The 38-year-old male driver of the westbound sedan was injured, sustaining head injuries and internal complaints but was conscious and not ejected. Both drivers were licensed in New York. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the injured driver but does not identify any clear driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The collision highlights the dangers at this intersection where two vehicles traveling straight ahead struck each other on perpendicular paths.
Alcohol-Impaired Unlicensed Driver Rear-Ends SUV▸Unlicensed, drunk driver slammed SUV into another on Cross Island Parkway. Female driver suffered facial injuries and shock. Impact tore into rear bumper. System failed to keep danger off the road.
According to the police report, at 3:50 AM on Cross Island Parkway, an unlicensed male driver, impaired by alcohol, crashed his Acura SUV into the right rear bumper of a Chevrolet SUV driven by a licensed 27-year-old woman. The woman suffered facial injuries and shock. She was restrained by a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The report lists 'Alcohol Involvement' and 'Unlicensed' status as contributing factors. No victim actions contributed to the crash. The collision underscores the threat posed by impaired, unlicensed drivers on city streets.
SUV Left Turn Collides With Motorcycle▸A motorcycle rider suffered severe leg injuries after an SUV made a left turn and struck the bike’s left front quarter panel. The crash happened on Hillside Avenue in Queens, leaving the motorcyclist conscious but fractured and dislocated.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 19:16 on Hillside Avenue in Queens. A 51-year-old male motorcycle driver, wearing a helmet, was traveling northeast while a male SUV driver, licensed in New York, was making a left turn traveling southeast. The SUV struck the motorcycle on its left front quarter panel with the SUV’s center front end. The motorcyclist sustained serious injuries including fractures and dislocations to the knee, lower leg, and foot but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but highlights the SUV driver’s left turn as the critical action leading to the collision. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors.
Int 1069-2024Lee co-sponsors bill to shorten commercial vehicle parking times, safety impact neutral.▸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
Int 0346-2024Lee votes yes to decriminalize jaywalking, boosting pedestrian safety citywide.▸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
Int 1069-2024Williams co-sponsors bill to shorten commercial vehicle parking times, safety impact neutral.▸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
Int 0346-2024Williams votes yes to decriminalize jaywalking, boosting pedestrian safety citywide.▸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
SUV Chain Crash on 225 Street Injures Driver▸SUVs and a sedan slammed together on 225 Street. A 31-year-old man took a hit to the neck. Rear-enders left metal twisted. No pedestrians. No cyclists. Only the crash and its cost.
According to the police report, multiple SUVs and a sedan collided on 225 Street in Queens at 11:05 AM. The crash left a 31-year-old male driver with neck contusions. He was conscious and wore a lap belt. The report notes center front and back end damage, showing a rear-end chain reaction. All vehicles were moving south, with one SUV stopped in traffic before being struck. The police list contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash underlines the danger of rear-end collisions and the risks drivers create in traffic.
Unlicensed Driver Strikes Pedestrian on Jamaica Avenue▸A speeding sedan hit a 58-year-old man crossing at 213 Street. The unlicensed driver struck with the right front bumper. The pedestrian suffered injuries to his entire body.
According to the police report, a 58-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing at the intersection of Jamaica Avenue and 213 Street in Queens. At 9:15 PM, a 2020 sedan traveling westbound struck the pedestrian with its right front bumper. The driver was unlicensed and cited for 'Unsafe Speed.' The pedestrian sustained injuries to his entire body. The report lists the driver’s lack of a valid license and unsafe speed as critical errors leading to the crash. The pedestrian’s action of crossing against the signal is noted, but driver errors remain the primary cause.
Pedestrian Struck Walking Along Springfield Boulevard▸A 26-year-old man walking along Springfield Boulevard in Queens suffered neck injuries. No driver errors or vehicle details listed. The crash exposes the peril pedestrians face on busy city highways.
According to the police report, a 26-year-old male pedestrian was injured while walking along Springfield Boulevard near Hempstead Avenue in Queens. The man was conscious and suffered neck injuries, including whiplash. He was not at an intersection but was walking along the highway with traffic. The report does not specify any driver errors or contributing factors. Vehicle details are also unspecified. The absence of listed driver actions in the report highlights the systemic dangers pedestrians encounter on major roadways outside designated crossings.
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
4Failure to Yield Triggers Queens Sedan Crash▸Two sedans slammed together on 113 Avenue. Four people hurt. Necks and backs wrenched. Shock set in. Both drivers and passengers suffered. Failure to yield right-of-way led to the crash.
According to the police report, two sedans collided at 113 Avenue and 209 Street in Queens at 18:29. Both vehicles were going straight when they struck, one hitting the other's right side doors, the other taking damage to its front end. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the cause. Four occupants were injured: two drivers, aged 31 and 75, and two front passengers, aged 32 and 64. All suffered internal injuries to the neck or back and were in shock. No one was ejected. Both drivers were licensed. The crash shows the danger when drivers fail to yield.
Sedan Turning Left Strikes Pickup Truck Passenger▸A sedan making a left turn collided with a westbound pickup truck on 225 Street in Queens. The impact struck the right side doors of the sedan and the left front bumper of the truck. A female passenger in the truck suffered a neck injury and concussion.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 17:45 on 225 Street near Hempstead Avenue in Queens. A Connecticut-registered sedan was making a left turn eastbound when it struck a New York-registered pickup truck traveling westbound. The point of impact was the right side doors of the sedan and the left front bumper of the pickup truck. The pickup truck carried one occupant, a 28-year-old female passenger seated in the right rear, who was injured with a neck injury and concussion. She was conscious and restrained by a lap belt at the time of the crash. The report lists the contributing factors for the passenger as unspecified, but the sedan driver’s action of making a left turn likely caused the collision. No other driver errors or victim behaviors were noted in the report.
Queens Sedan Collision Causes Back Injury▸Two sedans collided on 218 Street in Queens. The driver of a Nissan sedan suffered a back injury and whiplash. Police cited traffic control disregard as the cause. The injured driver was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness.
According to the police report, two sedans collided on 218 Street near 91 Avenue in Queens at 9:00 AM. The Nissan sedan, traveling north, struck the left front bumper of a Lexus sedan traveling west. The point of impact was the right front quarter panel of the Nissan and the left front bumper of the Lexus. The driver of the Nissan, a 42-year-old female occupant, was injured with back pain and whiplash but remained conscious and was restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report identifies 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the contributing factor to the crash, indicating driver error in failing to obey traffic signals or signs. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted.
E-Bike Rider Partially Ejected in Queens SUV Crash▸A 21-year-old male e-bike rider was partially ejected and suffered knee and lower leg injuries after colliding with a parked Jeep SUV on Hillside Avenue in Queens. The SUV was stationary when struck on its left side doors.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 14:40 on Hillside Avenue in Queens. A male e-bike rider, age 21, traveling eastbound, collided with a parked 2015 Jeep SUV. The SUV was stationary before impact, described as 'Parked' and the point of impact was the left side doors of the SUV. The e-bike rider was partially ejected from his vehicle, sustaining injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, classified as injury severity level 3. The report notes the e-bike rider was not wearing any safety equipment. No explicit contributing factors or driver errors are listed in the report, but the collision with a parked vehicle indicates a failure in maintaining safe clearance or awareness. The SUV driver held a permit license, but no further driver errors are specified. The focus remains on the impact dynamics and injuries sustained by the vulnerable e-bike rider.
Distracted Driver Hits Pedestrian Crossing Signal▸A sedan making a right turn struck a 60-year-old woman crossing Hollis Avenue with the signal. The pedestrian suffered fractures and dislocations to her lower leg and foot. The driver showed inattention, causing severe injury without vehicle damage.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on Hollis Avenue was making a right turn when it struck a 60-year-old female pedestrian crossing at the intersection with the signal. The pedestrian sustained fractures and dislocations to her knee, lower leg, and foot, classified as injury severity 3. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor to the crash. The vehicle's point of impact was the left front bumper, yet the vehicle sustained no damage. The pedestrian was conscious after the collision. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally. No other contributing factors related to the pedestrian were noted. This crash highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving in intersections, where vulnerable pedestrians are at risk despite following crossing signals.
Pedestrian Injured Crossing Queens Intersection▸A 42-year-old woman was struck while crossing a marked crosswalk on 104 Ave in Queens. She suffered contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The crash highlights dangers pedestrians face even when crossing legally.
According to the police report, a 42-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of 104 Ave and 219 St in Queens at 5:55 p.m. She was crossing in a marked crosswalk without a crossing signal when the collision occurred. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report does not list any contributing factors from the pedestrian or the driver, nor does it specify vehicle type or driver actions. The absence of noted driver errors or contributing factors in the police data leaves the circumstances of the impact unclear, but the incident underscores the vulnerability of pedestrians crossing at intersections.
Pick-up Truck Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸A 47-year-old woman suffered full-body contusions after a pick-up truck failed to yield while making a left turn on Jamaica Avenue in Queens. The impact struck the pedestrian at the intersection despite her crossing with the signal.
According to the police report, at 8:50 AM on Jamaica Avenue in Queens, a 2014 Dodge pick-up truck, driven by a licensed male driver, was making a left turn traveling east when it struck a 47-year-old female pedestrian crossing the intersection with the signal. The point of impact was the left front bumper of the truck. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her entire body, including contusions and bruises, and was reported to be in shock. The contributing factor listed in the report is the driver's failure to yield the right-of-way. No other contributing factors related to the pedestrian were noted. Vehicle damage was limited to the left front bumper. This collision highlights the critical danger posed by driver errors in yielding at intersections.
Two Sedans Collide at Queens Intersection▸Two sedans collided at 215 Place in Queens, injuring a 38-year-old male driver. The impact struck the left side doors of one vehicle and the center front end of the other. The injured driver suffered head injuries but remained conscious.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 7:49 AM on 215 Place near 94 Road in Queens. Two sedans, traveling north and west respectively, collided with impact on the left side doors of the westbound vehicle and the center front end of the northbound vehicle. The 38-year-old male driver of the westbound sedan was injured, sustaining head injuries and internal complaints but was conscious and not ejected. Both drivers were licensed in New York. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the injured driver but does not identify any clear driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The collision highlights the dangers at this intersection where two vehicles traveling straight ahead struck each other on perpendicular paths.
Alcohol-Impaired Unlicensed Driver Rear-Ends SUV▸Unlicensed, drunk driver slammed SUV into another on Cross Island Parkway. Female driver suffered facial injuries and shock. Impact tore into rear bumper. System failed to keep danger off the road.
According to the police report, at 3:50 AM on Cross Island Parkway, an unlicensed male driver, impaired by alcohol, crashed his Acura SUV into the right rear bumper of a Chevrolet SUV driven by a licensed 27-year-old woman. The woman suffered facial injuries and shock. She was restrained by a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The report lists 'Alcohol Involvement' and 'Unlicensed' status as contributing factors. No victim actions contributed to the crash. The collision underscores the threat posed by impaired, unlicensed drivers on city streets.
SUV Left Turn Collides With Motorcycle▸A motorcycle rider suffered severe leg injuries after an SUV made a left turn and struck the bike’s left front quarter panel. The crash happened on Hillside Avenue in Queens, leaving the motorcyclist conscious but fractured and dislocated.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 19:16 on Hillside Avenue in Queens. A 51-year-old male motorcycle driver, wearing a helmet, was traveling northeast while a male SUV driver, licensed in New York, was making a left turn traveling southeast. The SUV struck the motorcycle on its left front quarter panel with the SUV’s center front end. The motorcyclist sustained serious injuries including fractures and dislocations to the knee, lower leg, and foot but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but highlights the SUV driver’s left turn as the critical action leading to the collision. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors.
Int 1069-2024Lee co-sponsors bill to shorten commercial vehicle parking times, safety impact neutral.▸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
Int 0346-2024Lee votes yes to decriminalize jaywalking, boosting pedestrian safety citywide.▸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
Int 1069-2024Williams co-sponsors bill to shorten commercial vehicle parking times, safety impact neutral.▸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
Int 0346-2024Williams votes yes to decriminalize jaywalking, boosting pedestrian safety citywide.▸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
SUV Chain Crash on 225 Street Injures Driver▸SUVs and a sedan slammed together on 225 Street. A 31-year-old man took a hit to the neck. Rear-enders left metal twisted. No pedestrians. No cyclists. Only the crash and its cost.
According to the police report, multiple SUVs and a sedan collided on 225 Street in Queens at 11:05 AM. The crash left a 31-year-old male driver with neck contusions. He was conscious and wore a lap belt. The report notes center front and back end damage, showing a rear-end chain reaction. All vehicles were moving south, with one SUV stopped in traffic before being struck. The police list contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash underlines the danger of rear-end collisions and the risks drivers create in traffic.
Unlicensed Driver Strikes Pedestrian on Jamaica Avenue▸A speeding sedan hit a 58-year-old man crossing at 213 Street. The unlicensed driver struck with the right front bumper. The pedestrian suffered injuries to his entire body.
According to the police report, a 58-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing at the intersection of Jamaica Avenue and 213 Street in Queens. At 9:15 PM, a 2020 sedan traveling westbound struck the pedestrian with its right front bumper. The driver was unlicensed and cited for 'Unsafe Speed.' The pedestrian sustained injuries to his entire body. The report lists the driver’s lack of a valid license and unsafe speed as critical errors leading to the crash. The pedestrian’s action of crossing against the signal is noted, but driver errors remain the primary cause.
Pedestrian Struck Walking Along Springfield Boulevard▸A 26-year-old man walking along Springfield Boulevard in Queens suffered neck injuries. No driver errors or vehicle details listed. The crash exposes the peril pedestrians face on busy city highways.
According to the police report, a 26-year-old male pedestrian was injured while walking along Springfield Boulevard near Hempstead Avenue in Queens. The man was conscious and suffered neck injuries, including whiplash. He was not at an intersection but was walking along the highway with traffic. The report does not specify any driver errors or contributing factors. Vehicle details are also unspecified. The absence of listed driver actions in the report highlights the systemic dangers pedestrians encounter on major roadways outside designated crossings.
Two sedans slammed together on 113 Avenue. Four people hurt. Necks and backs wrenched. Shock set in. Both drivers and passengers suffered. Failure to yield right-of-way led to the crash.
According to the police report, two sedans collided at 113 Avenue and 209 Street in Queens at 18:29. Both vehicles were going straight when they struck, one hitting the other's right side doors, the other taking damage to its front end. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the cause. Four occupants were injured: two drivers, aged 31 and 75, and two front passengers, aged 32 and 64. All suffered internal injuries to the neck or back and were in shock. No one was ejected. Both drivers were licensed. The crash shows the danger when drivers fail to yield.
Sedan Turning Left Strikes Pickup Truck Passenger▸A sedan making a left turn collided with a westbound pickup truck on 225 Street in Queens. The impact struck the right side doors of the sedan and the left front bumper of the truck. A female passenger in the truck suffered a neck injury and concussion.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 17:45 on 225 Street near Hempstead Avenue in Queens. A Connecticut-registered sedan was making a left turn eastbound when it struck a New York-registered pickup truck traveling westbound. The point of impact was the right side doors of the sedan and the left front bumper of the pickup truck. The pickup truck carried one occupant, a 28-year-old female passenger seated in the right rear, who was injured with a neck injury and concussion. She was conscious and restrained by a lap belt at the time of the crash. The report lists the contributing factors for the passenger as unspecified, but the sedan driver’s action of making a left turn likely caused the collision. No other driver errors or victim behaviors were noted in the report.
Queens Sedan Collision Causes Back Injury▸Two sedans collided on 218 Street in Queens. The driver of a Nissan sedan suffered a back injury and whiplash. Police cited traffic control disregard as the cause. The injured driver was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness.
According to the police report, two sedans collided on 218 Street near 91 Avenue in Queens at 9:00 AM. The Nissan sedan, traveling north, struck the left front bumper of a Lexus sedan traveling west. The point of impact was the right front quarter panel of the Nissan and the left front bumper of the Lexus. The driver of the Nissan, a 42-year-old female occupant, was injured with back pain and whiplash but remained conscious and was restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report identifies 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the contributing factor to the crash, indicating driver error in failing to obey traffic signals or signs. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted.
E-Bike Rider Partially Ejected in Queens SUV Crash▸A 21-year-old male e-bike rider was partially ejected and suffered knee and lower leg injuries after colliding with a parked Jeep SUV on Hillside Avenue in Queens. The SUV was stationary when struck on its left side doors.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 14:40 on Hillside Avenue in Queens. A male e-bike rider, age 21, traveling eastbound, collided with a parked 2015 Jeep SUV. The SUV was stationary before impact, described as 'Parked' and the point of impact was the left side doors of the SUV. The e-bike rider was partially ejected from his vehicle, sustaining injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, classified as injury severity level 3. The report notes the e-bike rider was not wearing any safety equipment. No explicit contributing factors or driver errors are listed in the report, but the collision with a parked vehicle indicates a failure in maintaining safe clearance or awareness. The SUV driver held a permit license, but no further driver errors are specified. The focus remains on the impact dynamics and injuries sustained by the vulnerable e-bike rider.
Distracted Driver Hits Pedestrian Crossing Signal▸A sedan making a right turn struck a 60-year-old woman crossing Hollis Avenue with the signal. The pedestrian suffered fractures and dislocations to her lower leg and foot. The driver showed inattention, causing severe injury without vehicle damage.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on Hollis Avenue was making a right turn when it struck a 60-year-old female pedestrian crossing at the intersection with the signal. The pedestrian sustained fractures and dislocations to her knee, lower leg, and foot, classified as injury severity 3. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor to the crash. The vehicle's point of impact was the left front bumper, yet the vehicle sustained no damage. The pedestrian was conscious after the collision. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally. No other contributing factors related to the pedestrian were noted. This crash highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving in intersections, where vulnerable pedestrians are at risk despite following crossing signals.
Pedestrian Injured Crossing Queens Intersection▸A 42-year-old woman was struck while crossing a marked crosswalk on 104 Ave in Queens. She suffered contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The crash highlights dangers pedestrians face even when crossing legally.
According to the police report, a 42-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of 104 Ave and 219 St in Queens at 5:55 p.m. She was crossing in a marked crosswalk without a crossing signal when the collision occurred. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report does not list any contributing factors from the pedestrian or the driver, nor does it specify vehicle type or driver actions. The absence of noted driver errors or contributing factors in the police data leaves the circumstances of the impact unclear, but the incident underscores the vulnerability of pedestrians crossing at intersections.
Pick-up Truck Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸A 47-year-old woman suffered full-body contusions after a pick-up truck failed to yield while making a left turn on Jamaica Avenue in Queens. The impact struck the pedestrian at the intersection despite her crossing with the signal.
According to the police report, at 8:50 AM on Jamaica Avenue in Queens, a 2014 Dodge pick-up truck, driven by a licensed male driver, was making a left turn traveling east when it struck a 47-year-old female pedestrian crossing the intersection with the signal. The point of impact was the left front bumper of the truck. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her entire body, including contusions and bruises, and was reported to be in shock. The contributing factor listed in the report is the driver's failure to yield the right-of-way. No other contributing factors related to the pedestrian were noted. Vehicle damage was limited to the left front bumper. This collision highlights the critical danger posed by driver errors in yielding at intersections.
Two Sedans Collide at Queens Intersection▸Two sedans collided at 215 Place in Queens, injuring a 38-year-old male driver. The impact struck the left side doors of one vehicle and the center front end of the other. The injured driver suffered head injuries but remained conscious.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 7:49 AM on 215 Place near 94 Road in Queens. Two sedans, traveling north and west respectively, collided with impact on the left side doors of the westbound vehicle and the center front end of the northbound vehicle. The 38-year-old male driver of the westbound sedan was injured, sustaining head injuries and internal complaints but was conscious and not ejected. Both drivers were licensed in New York. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the injured driver but does not identify any clear driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The collision highlights the dangers at this intersection where two vehicles traveling straight ahead struck each other on perpendicular paths.
Alcohol-Impaired Unlicensed Driver Rear-Ends SUV▸Unlicensed, drunk driver slammed SUV into another on Cross Island Parkway. Female driver suffered facial injuries and shock. Impact tore into rear bumper. System failed to keep danger off the road.
According to the police report, at 3:50 AM on Cross Island Parkway, an unlicensed male driver, impaired by alcohol, crashed his Acura SUV into the right rear bumper of a Chevrolet SUV driven by a licensed 27-year-old woman. The woman suffered facial injuries and shock. She was restrained by a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The report lists 'Alcohol Involvement' and 'Unlicensed' status as contributing factors. No victim actions contributed to the crash. The collision underscores the threat posed by impaired, unlicensed drivers on city streets.
SUV Left Turn Collides With Motorcycle▸A motorcycle rider suffered severe leg injuries after an SUV made a left turn and struck the bike’s left front quarter panel. The crash happened on Hillside Avenue in Queens, leaving the motorcyclist conscious but fractured and dislocated.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 19:16 on Hillside Avenue in Queens. A 51-year-old male motorcycle driver, wearing a helmet, was traveling northeast while a male SUV driver, licensed in New York, was making a left turn traveling southeast. The SUV struck the motorcycle on its left front quarter panel with the SUV’s center front end. The motorcyclist sustained serious injuries including fractures and dislocations to the knee, lower leg, and foot but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but highlights the SUV driver’s left turn as the critical action leading to the collision. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors.
Int 1069-2024Lee co-sponsors bill to shorten commercial vehicle parking times, safety impact neutral.▸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
Int 0346-2024Lee votes yes to decriminalize jaywalking, boosting pedestrian safety citywide.▸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
Int 1069-2024Williams co-sponsors bill to shorten commercial vehicle parking times, safety impact neutral.▸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
Int 0346-2024Williams votes yes to decriminalize jaywalking, boosting pedestrian safety citywide.▸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
SUV Chain Crash on 225 Street Injures Driver▸SUVs and a sedan slammed together on 225 Street. A 31-year-old man took a hit to the neck. Rear-enders left metal twisted. No pedestrians. No cyclists. Only the crash and its cost.
According to the police report, multiple SUVs and a sedan collided on 225 Street in Queens at 11:05 AM. The crash left a 31-year-old male driver with neck contusions. He was conscious and wore a lap belt. The report notes center front and back end damage, showing a rear-end chain reaction. All vehicles were moving south, with one SUV stopped in traffic before being struck. The police list contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash underlines the danger of rear-end collisions and the risks drivers create in traffic.
Unlicensed Driver Strikes Pedestrian on Jamaica Avenue▸A speeding sedan hit a 58-year-old man crossing at 213 Street. The unlicensed driver struck with the right front bumper. The pedestrian suffered injuries to his entire body.
According to the police report, a 58-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing at the intersection of Jamaica Avenue and 213 Street in Queens. At 9:15 PM, a 2020 sedan traveling westbound struck the pedestrian with its right front bumper. The driver was unlicensed and cited for 'Unsafe Speed.' The pedestrian sustained injuries to his entire body. The report lists the driver’s lack of a valid license and unsafe speed as critical errors leading to the crash. The pedestrian’s action of crossing against the signal is noted, but driver errors remain the primary cause.
Pedestrian Struck Walking Along Springfield Boulevard▸A 26-year-old man walking along Springfield Boulevard in Queens suffered neck injuries. No driver errors or vehicle details listed. The crash exposes the peril pedestrians face on busy city highways.
According to the police report, a 26-year-old male pedestrian was injured while walking along Springfield Boulevard near Hempstead Avenue in Queens. The man was conscious and suffered neck injuries, including whiplash. He was not at an intersection but was walking along the highway with traffic. The report does not specify any driver errors or contributing factors. Vehicle details are also unspecified. The absence of listed driver actions in the report highlights the systemic dangers pedestrians encounter on major roadways outside designated crossings.
A sedan making a left turn collided with a westbound pickup truck on 225 Street in Queens. The impact struck the right side doors of the sedan and the left front bumper of the truck. A female passenger in the truck suffered a neck injury and concussion.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 17:45 on 225 Street near Hempstead Avenue in Queens. A Connecticut-registered sedan was making a left turn eastbound when it struck a New York-registered pickup truck traveling westbound. The point of impact was the right side doors of the sedan and the left front bumper of the pickup truck. The pickup truck carried one occupant, a 28-year-old female passenger seated in the right rear, who was injured with a neck injury and concussion. She was conscious and restrained by a lap belt at the time of the crash. The report lists the contributing factors for the passenger as unspecified, but the sedan driver’s action of making a left turn likely caused the collision. No other driver errors or victim behaviors were noted in the report.
Queens Sedan Collision Causes Back Injury▸Two sedans collided on 218 Street in Queens. The driver of a Nissan sedan suffered a back injury and whiplash. Police cited traffic control disregard as the cause. The injured driver was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness.
According to the police report, two sedans collided on 218 Street near 91 Avenue in Queens at 9:00 AM. The Nissan sedan, traveling north, struck the left front bumper of a Lexus sedan traveling west. The point of impact was the right front quarter panel of the Nissan and the left front bumper of the Lexus. The driver of the Nissan, a 42-year-old female occupant, was injured with back pain and whiplash but remained conscious and was restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report identifies 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the contributing factor to the crash, indicating driver error in failing to obey traffic signals or signs. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted.
E-Bike Rider Partially Ejected in Queens SUV Crash▸A 21-year-old male e-bike rider was partially ejected and suffered knee and lower leg injuries after colliding with a parked Jeep SUV on Hillside Avenue in Queens. The SUV was stationary when struck on its left side doors.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 14:40 on Hillside Avenue in Queens. A male e-bike rider, age 21, traveling eastbound, collided with a parked 2015 Jeep SUV. The SUV was stationary before impact, described as 'Parked' and the point of impact was the left side doors of the SUV. The e-bike rider was partially ejected from his vehicle, sustaining injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, classified as injury severity level 3. The report notes the e-bike rider was not wearing any safety equipment. No explicit contributing factors or driver errors are listed in the report, but the collision with a parked vehicle indicates a failure in maintaining safe clearance or awareness. The SUV driver held a permit license, but no further driver errors are specified. The focus remains on the impact dynamics and injuries sustained by the vulnerable e-bike rider.
Distracted Driver Hits Pedestrian Crossing Signal▸A sedan making a right turn struck a 60-year-old woman crossing Hollis Avenue with the signal. The pedestrian suffered fractures and dislocations to her lower leg and foot. The driver showed inattention, causing severe injury without vehicle damage.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on Hollis Avenue was making a right turn when it struck a 60-year-old female pedestrian crossing at the intersection with the signal. The pedestrian sustained fractures and dislocations to her knee, lower leg, and foot, classified as injury severity 3. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor to the crash. The vehicle's point of impact was the left front bumper, yet the vehicle sustained no damage. The pedestrian was conscious after the collision. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally. No other contributing factors related to the pedestrian were noted. This crash highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving in intersections, where vulnerable pedestrians are at risk despite following crossing signals.
Pedestrian Injured Crossing Queens Intersection▸A 42-year-old woman was struck while crossing a marked crosswalk on 104 Ave in Queens. She suffered contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The crash highlights dangers pedestrians face even when crossing legally.
According to the police report, a 42-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of 104 Ave and 219 St in Queens at 5:55 p.m. She was crossing in a marked crosswalk without a crossing signal when the collision occurred. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report does not list any contributing factors from the pedestrian or the driver, nor does it specify vehicle type or driver actions. The absence of noted driver errors or contributing factors in the police data leaves the circumstances of the impact unclear, but the incident underscores the vulnerability of pedestrians crossing at intersections.
Pick-up Truck Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸A 47-year-old woman suffered full-body contusions after a pick-up truck failed to yield while making a left turn on Jamaica Avenue in Queens. The impact struck the pedestrian at the intersection despite her crossing with the signal.
According to the police report, at 8:50 AM on Jamaica Avenue in Queens, a 2014 Dodge pick-up truck, driven by a licensed male driver, was making a left turn traveling east when it struck a 47-year-old female pedestrian crossing the intersection with the signal. The point of impact was the left front bumper of the truck. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her entire body, including contusions and bruises, and was reported to be in shock. The contributing factor listed in the report is the driver's failure to yield the right-of-way. No other contributing factors related to the pedestrian were noted. Vehicle damage was limited to the left front bumper. This collision highlights the critical danger posed by driver errors in yielding at intersections.
Two Sedans Collide at Queens Intersection▸Two sedans collided at 215 Place in Queens, injuring a 38-year-old male driver. The impact struck the left side doors of one vehicle and the center front end of the other. The injured driver suffered head injuries but remained conscious.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 7:49 AM on 215 Place near 94 Road in Queens. Two sedans, traveling north and west respectively, collided with impact on the left side doors of the westbound vehicle and the center front end of the northbound vehicle. The 38-year-old male driver of the westbound sedan was injured, sustaining head injuries and internal complaints but was conscious and not ejected. Both drivers were licensed in New York. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the injured driver but does not identify any clear driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The collision highlights the dangers at this intersection where two vehicles traveling straight ahead struck each other on perpendicular paths.
Alcohol-Impaired Unlicensed Driver Rear-Ends SUV▸Unlicensed, drunk driver slammed SUV into another on Cross Island Parkway. Female driver suffered facial injuries and shock. Impact tore into rear bumper. System failed to keep danger off the road.
According to the police report, at 3:50 AM on Cross Island Parkway, an unlicensed male driver, impaired by alcohol, crashed his Acura SUV into the right rear bumper of a Chevrolet SUV driven by a licensed 27-year-old woman. The woman suffered facial injuries and shock. She was restrained by a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The report lists 'Alcohol Involvement' and 'Unlicensed' status as contributing factors. No victim actions contributed to the crash. The collision underscores the threat posed by impaired, unlicensed drivers on city streets.
SUV Left Turn Collides With Motorcycle▸A motorcycle rider suffered severe leg injuries after an SUV made a left turn and struck the bike’s left front quarter panel. The crash happened on Hillside Avenue in Queens, leaving the motorcyclist conscious but fractured and dislocated.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 19:16 on Hillside Avenue in Queens. A 51-year-old male motorcycle driver, wearing a helmet, was traveling northeast while a male SUV driver, licensed in New York, was making a left turn traveling southeast. The SUV struck the motorcycle on its left front quarter panel with the SUV’s center front end. The motorcyclist sustained serious injuries including fractures and dislocations to the knee, lower leg, and foot but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but highlights the SUV driver’s left turn as the critical action leading to the collision. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors.
Int 1069-2024Lee co-sponsors bill to shorten commercial vehicle parking times, safety impact neutral.▸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
Int 0346-2024Lee votes yes to decriminalize jaywalking, boosting pedestrian safety citywide.▸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
Int 1069-2024Williams co-sponsors bill to shorten commercial vehicle parking times, safety impact neutral.▸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
Int 0346-2024Williams votes yes to decriminalize jaywalking, boosting pedestrian safety citywide.▸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
SUV Chain Crash on 225 Street Injures Driver▸SUVs and a sedan slammed together on 225 Street. A 31-year-old man took a hit to the neck. Rear-enders left metal twisted. No pedestrians. No cyclists. Only the crash and its cost.
According to the police report, multiple SUVs and a sedan collided on 225 Street in Queens at 11:05 AM. The crash left a 31-year-old male driver with neck contusions. He was conscious and wore a lap belt. The report notes center front and back end damage, showing a rear-end chain reaction. All vehicles were moving south, with one SUV stopped in traffic before being struck. The police list contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash underlines the danger of rear-end collisions and the risks drivers create in traffic.
Unlicensed Driver Strikes Pedestrian on Jamaica Avenue▸A speeding sedan hit a 58-year-old man crossing at 213 Street. The unlicensed driver struck with the right front bumper. The pedestrian suffered injuries to his entire body.
According to the police report, a 58-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing at the intersection of Jamaica Avenue and 213 Street in Queens. At 9:15 PM, a 2020 sedan traveling westbound struck the pedestrian with its right front bumper. The driver was unlicensed and cited for 'Unsafe Speed.' The pedestrian sustained injuries to his entire body. The report lists the driver’s lack of a valid license and unsafe speed as critical errors leading to the crash. The pedestrian’s action of crossing against the signal is noted, but driver errors remain the primary cause.
Pedestrian Struck Walking Along Springfield Boulevard▸A 26-year-old man walking along Springfield Boulevard in Queens suffered neck injuries. No driver errors or vehicle details listed. The crash exposes the peril pedestrians face on busy city highways.
According to the police report, a 26-year-old male pedestrian was injured while walking along Springfield Boulevard near Hempstead Avenue in Queens. The man was conscious and suffered neck injuries, including whiplash. He was not at an intersection but was walking along the highway with traffic. The report does not specify any driver errors or contributing factors. Vehicle details are also unspecified. The absence of listed driver actions in the report highlights the systemic dangers pedestrians encounter on major roadways outside designated crossings.
Two sedans collided on 218 Street in Queens. The driver of a Nissan sedan suffered a back injury and whiplash. Police cited traffic control disregard as the cause. The injured driver was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness.
According to the police report, two sedans collided on 218 Street near 91 Avenue in Queens at 9:00 AM. The Nissan sedan, traveling north, struck the left front bumper of a Lexus sedan traveling west. The point of impact was the right front quarter panel of the Nissan and the left front bumper of the Lexus. The driver of the Nissan, a 42-year-old female occupant, was injured with back pain and whiplash but remained conscious and was restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report identifies 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the contributing factor to the crash, indicating driver error in failing to obey traffic signals or signs. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted.
E-Bike Rider Partially Ejected in Queens SUV Crash▸A 21-year-old male e-bike rider was partially ejected and suffered knee and lower leg injuries after colliding with a parked Jeep SUV on Hillside Avenue in Queens. The SUV was stationary when struck on its left side doors.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 14:40 on Hillside Avenue in Queens. A male e-bike rider, age 21, traveling eastbound, collided with a parked 2015 Jeep SUV. The SUV was stationary before impact, described as 'Parked' and the point of impact was the left side doors of the SUV. The e-bike rider was partially ejected from his vehicle, sustaining injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, classified as injury severity level 3. The report notes the e-bike rider was not wearing any safety equipment. No explicit contributing factors or driver errors are listed in the report, but the collision with a parked vehicle indicates a failure in maintaining safe clearance or awareness. The SUV driver held a permit license, but no further driver errors are specified. The focus remains on the impact dynamics and injuries sustained by the vulnerable e-bike rider.
Distracted Driver Hits Pedestrian Crossing Signal▸A sedan making a right turn struck a 60-year-old woman crossing Hollis Avenue with the signal. The pedestrian suffered fractures and dislocations to her lower leg and foot. The driver showed inattention, causing severe injury without vehicle damage.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on Hollis Avenue was making a right turn when it struck a 60-year-old female pedestrian crossing at the intersection with the signal. The pedestrian sustained fractures and dislocations to her knee, lower leg, and foot, classified as injury severity 3. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor to the crash. The vehicle's point of impact was the left front bumper, yet the vehicle sustained no damage. The pedestrian was conscious after the collision. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally. No other contributing factors related to the pedestrian were noted. This crash highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving in intersections, where vulnerable pedestrians are at risk despite following crossing signals.
Pedestrian Injured Crossing Queens Intersection▸A 42-year-old woman was struck while crossing a marked crosswalk on 104 Ave in Queens. She suffered contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The crash highlights dangers pedestrians face even when crossing legally.
According to the police report, a 42-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of 104 Ave and 219 St in Queens at 5:55 p.m. She was crossing in a marked crosswalk without a crossing signal when the collision occurred. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report does not list any contributing factors from the pedestrian or the driver, nor does it specify vehicle type or driver actions. The absence of noted driver errors or contributing factors in the police data leaves the circumstances of the impact unclear, but the incident underscores the vulnerability of pedestrians crossing at intersections.
Pick-up Truck Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸A 47-year-old woman suffered full-body contusions after a pick-up truck failed to yield while making a left turn on Jamaica Avenue in Queens. The impact struck the pedestrian at the intersection despite her crossing with the signal.
According to the police report, at 8:50 AM on Jamaica Avenue in Queens, a 2014 Dodge pick-up truck, driven by a licensed male driver, was making a left turn traveling east when it struck a 47-year-old female pedestrian crossing the intersection with the signal. The point of impact was the left front bumper of the truck. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her entire body, including contusions and bruises, and was reported to be in shock. The contributing factor listed in the report is the driver's failure to yield the right-of-way. No other contributing factors related to the pedestrian were noted. Vehicle damage was limited to the left front bumper. This collision highlights the critical danger posed by driver errors in yielding at intersections.
Two Sedans Collide at Queens Intersection▸Two sedans collided at 215 Place in Queens, injuring a 38-year-old male driver. The impact struck the left side doors of one vehicle and the center front end of the other. The injured driver suffered head injuries but remained conscious.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 7:49 AM on 215 Place near 94 Road in Queens. Two sedans, traveling north and west respectively, collided with impact on the left side doors of the westbound vehicle and the center front end of the northbound vehicle. The 38-year-old male driver of the westbound sedan was injured, sustaining head injuries and internal complaints but was conscious and not ejected. Both drivers were licensed in New York. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the injured driver but does not identify any clear driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The collision highlights the dangers at this intersection where two vehicles traveling straight ahead struck each other on perpendicular paths.
Alcohol-Impaired Unlicensed Driver Rear-Ends SUV▸Unlicensed, drunk driver slammed SUV into another on Cross Island Parkway. Female driver suffered facial injuries and shock. Impact tore into rear bumper. System failed to keep danger off the road.
According to the police report, at 3:50 AM on Cross Island Parkway, an unlicensed male driver, impaired by alcohol, crashed his Acura SUV into the right rear bumper of a Chevrolet SUV driven by a licensed 27-year-old woman. The woman suffered facial injuries and shock. She was restrained by a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The report lists 'Alcohol Involvement' and 'Unlicensed' status as contributing factors. No victim actions contributed to the crash. The collision underscores the threat posed by impaired, unlicensed drivers on city streets.
SUV Left Turn Collides With Motorcycle▸A motorcycle rider suffered severe leg injuries after an SUV made a left turn and struck the bike’s left front quarter panel. The crash happened on Hillside Avenue in Queens, leaving the motorcyclist conscious but fractured and dislocated.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 19:16 on Hillside Avenue in Queens. A 51-year-old male motorcycle driver, wearing a helmet, was traveling northeast while a male SUV driver, licensed in New York, was making a left turn traveling southeast. The SUV struck the motorcycle on its left front quarter panel with the SUV’s center front end. The motorcyclist sustained serious injuries including fractures and dislocations to the knee, lower leg, and foot but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but highlights the SUV driver’s left turn as the critical action leading to the collision. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors.
Int 1069-2024Lee co-sponsors bill to shorten commercial vehicle parking times, safety impact neutral.▸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
Int 0346-2024Lee votes yes to decriminalize jaywalking, boosting pedestrian safety citywide.▸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
Int 1069-2024Williams co-sponsors bill to shorten commercial vehicle parking times, safety impact neutral.▸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
Int 0346-2024Williams votes yes to decriminalize jaywalking, boosting pedestrian safety citywide.▸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
SUV Chain Crash on 225 Street Injures Driver▸SUVs and a sedan slammed together on 225 Street. A 31-year-old man took a hit to the neck. Rear-enders left metal twisted. No pedestrians. No cyclists. Only the crash and its cost.
According to the police report, multiple SUVs and a sedan collided on 225 Street in Queens at 11:05 AM. The crash left a 31-year-old male driver with neck contusions. He was conscious and wore a lap belt. The report notes center front and back end damage, showing a rear-end chain reaction. All vehicles were moving south, with one SUV stopped in traffic before being struck. The police list contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash underlines the danger of rear-end collisions and the risks drivers create in traffic.
Unlicensed Driver Strikes Pedestrian on Jamaica Avenue▸A speeding sedan hit a 58-year-old man crossing at 213 Street. The unlicensed driver struck with the right front bumper. The pedestrian suffered injuries to his entire body.
According to the police report, a 58-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing at the intersection of Jamaica Avenue and 213 Street in Queens. At 9:15 PM, a 2020 sedan traveling westbound struck the pedestrian with its right front bumper. The driver was unlicensed and cited for 'Unsafe Speed.' The pedestrian sustained injuries to his entire body. The report lists the driver’s lack of a valid license and unsafe speed as critical errors leading to the crash. The pedestrian’s action of crossing against the signal is noted, but driver errors remain the primary cause.
Pedestrian Struck Walking Along Springfield Boulevard▸A 26-year-old man walking along Springfield Boulevard in Queens suffered neck injuries. No driver errors or vehicle details listed. The crash exposes the peril pedestrians face on busy city highways.
According to the police report, a 26-year-old male pedestrian was injured while walking along Springfield Boulevard near Hempstead Avenue in Queens. The man was conscious and suffered neck injuries, including whiplash. He was not at an intersection but was walking along the highway with traffic. The report does not specify any driver errors or contributing factors. Vehicle details are also unspecified. The absence of listed driver actions in the report highlights the systemic dangers pedestrians encounter on major roadways outside designated crossings.
A 21-year-old male e-bike rider was partially ejected and suffered knee and lower leg injuries after colliding with a parked Jeep SUV on Hillside Avenue in Queens. The SUV was stationary when struck on its left side doors.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 14:40 on Hillside Avenue in Queens. A male e-bike rider, age 21, traveling eastbound, collided with a parked 2015 Jeep SUV. The SUV was stationary before impact, described as 'Parked' and the point of impact was the left side doors of the SUV. The e-bike rider was partially ejected from his vehicle, sustaining injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, classified as injury severity level 3. The report notes the e-bike rider was not wearing any safety equipment. No explicit contributing factors or driver errors are listed in the report, but the collision with a parked vehicle indicates a failure in maintaining safe clearance or awareness. The SUV driver held a permit license, but no further driver errors are specified. The focus remains on the impact dynamics and injuries sustained by the vulnerable e-bike rider.
Distracted Driver Hits Pedestrian Crossing Signal▸A sedan making a right turn struck a 60-year-old woman crossing Hollis Avenue with the signal. The pedestrian suffered fractures and dislocations to her lower leg and foot. The driver showed inattention, causing severe injury without vehicle damage.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on Hollis Avenue was making a right turn when it struck a 60-year-old female pedestrian crossing at the intersection with the signal. The pedestrian sustained fractures and dislocations to her knee, lower leg, and foot, classified as injury severity 3. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor to the crash. The vehicle's point of impact was the left front bumper, yet the vehicle sustained no damage. The pedestrian was conscious after the collision. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally. No other contributing factors related to the pedestrian were noted. This crash highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving in intersections, where vulnerable pedestrians are at risk despite following crossing signals.
Pedestrian Injured Crossing Queens Intersection▸A 42-year-old woman was struck while crossing a marked crosswalk on 104 Ave in Queens. She suffered contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The crash highlights dangers pedestrians face even when crossing legally.
According to the police report, a 42-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of 104 Ave and 219 St in Queens at 5:55 p.m. She was crossing in a marked crosswalk without a crossing signal when the collision occurred. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report does not list any contributing factors from the pedestrian or the driver, nor does it specify vehicle type or driver actions. The absence of noted driver errors or contributing factors in the police data leaves the circumstances of the impact unclear, but the incident underscores the vulnerability of pedestrians crossing at intersections.
Pick-up Truck Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸A 47-year-old woman suffered full-body contusions after a pick-up truck failed to yield while making a left turn on Jamaica Avenue in Queens. The impact struck the pedestrian at the intersection despite her crossing with the signal.
According to the police report, at 8:50 AM on Jamaica Avenue in Queens, a 2014 Dodge pick-up truck, driven by a licensed male driver, was making a left turn traveling east when it struck a 47-year-old female pedestrian crossing the intersection with the signal. The point of impact was the left front bumper of the truck. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her entire body, including contusions and bruises, and was reported to be in shock. The contributing factor listed in the report is the driver's failure to yield the right-of-way. No other contributing factors related to the pedestrian were noted. Vehicle damage was limited to the left front bumper. This collision highlights the critical danger posed by driver errors in yielding at intersections.
Two Sedans Collide at Queens Intersection▸Two sedans collided at 215 Place in Queens, injuring a 38-year-old male driver. The impact struck the left side doors of one vehicle and the center front end of the other. The injured driver suffered head injuries but remained conscious.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 7:49 AM on 215 Place near 94 Road in Queens. Two sedans, traveling north and west respectively, collided with impact on the left side doors of the westbound vehicle and the center front end of the northbound vehicle. The 38-year-old male driver of the westbound sedan was injured, sustaining head injuries and internal complaints but was conscious and not ejected. Both drivers were licensed in New York. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the injured driver but does not identify any clear driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The collision highlights the dangers at this intersection where two vehicles traveling straight ahead struck each other on perpendicular paths.
Alcohol-Impaired Unlicensed Driver Rear-Ends SUV▸Unlicensed, drunk driver slammed SUV into another on Cross Island Parkway. Female driver suffered facial injuries and shock. Impact tore into rear bumper. System failed to keep danger off the road.
According to the police report, at 3:50 AM on Cross Island Parkway, an unlicensed male driver, impaired by alcohol, crashed his Acura SUV into the right rear bumper of a Chevrolet SUV driven by a licensed 27-year-old woman. The woman suffered facial injuries and shock. She was restrained by a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The report lists 'Alcohol Involvement' and 'Unlicensed' status as contributing factors. No victim actions contributed to the crash. The collision underscores the threat posed by impaired, unlicensed drivers on city streets.
SUV Left Turn Collides With Motorcycle▸A motorcycle rider suffered severe leg injuries after an SUV made a left turn and struck the bike’s left front quarter panel. The crash happened on Hillside Avenue in Queens, leaving the motorcyclist conscious but fractured and dislocated.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 19:16 on Hillside Avenue in Queens. A 51-year-old male motorcycle driver, wearing a helmet, was traveling northeast while a male SUV driver, licensed in New York, was making a left turn traveling southeast. The SUV struck the motorcycle on its left front quarter panel with the SUV’s center front end. The motorcyclist sustained serious injuries including fractures and dislocations to the knee, lower leg, and foot but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but highlights the SUV driver’s left turn as the critical action leading to the collision. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors.
Int 1069-2024Lee co-sponsors bill to shorten commercial vehicle parking times, safety impact neutral.▸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
Int 0346-2024Lee votes yes to decriminalize jaywalking, boosting pedestrian safety citywide.▸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
Int 1069-2024Williams co-sponsors bill to shorten commercial vehicle parking times, safety impact neutral.▸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
Int 0346-2024Williams votes yes to decriminalize jaywalking, boosting pedestrian safety citywide.▸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
SUV Chain Crash on 225 Street Injures Driver▸SUVs and a sedan slammed together on 225 Street. A 31-year-old man took a hit to the neck. Rear-enders left metal twisted. No pedestrians. No cyclists. Only the crash and its cost.
According to the police report, multiple SUVs and a sedan collided on 225 Street in Queens at 11:05 AM. The crash left a 31-year-old male driver with neck contusions. He was conscious and wore a lap belt. The report notes center front and back end damage, showing a rear-end chain reaction. All vehicles were moving south, with one SUV stopped in traffic before being struck. The police list contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash underlines the danger of rear-end collisions and the risks drivers create in traffic.
Unlicensed Driver Strikes Pedestrian on Jamaica Avenue▸A speeding sedan hit a 58-year-old man crossing at 213 Street. The unlicensed driver struck with the right front bumper. The pedestrian suffered injuries to his entire body.
According to the police report, a 58-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing at the intersection of Jamaica Avenue and 213 Street in Queens. At 9:15 PM, a 2020 sedan traveling westbound struck the pedestrian with its right front bumper. The driver was unlicensed and cited for 'Unsafe Speed.' The pedestrian sustained injuries to his entire body. The report lists the driver’s lack of a valid license and unsafe speed as critical errors leading to the crash. The pedestrian’s action of crossing against the signal is noted, but driver errors remain the primary cause.
Pedestrian Struck Walking Along Springfield Boulevard▸A 26-year-old man walking along Springfield Boulevard in Queens suffered neck injuries. No driver errors or vehicle details listed. The crash exposes the peril pedestrians face on busy city highways.
According to the police report, a 26-year-old male pedestrian was injured while walking along Springfield Boulevard near Hempstead Avenue in Queens. The man was conscious and suffered neck injuries, including whiplash. He was not at an intersection but was walking along the highway with traffic. The report does not specify any driver errors or contributing factors. Vehicle details are also unspecified. The absence of listed driver actions in the report highlights the systemic dangers pedestrians encounter on major roadways outside designated crossings.
A sedan making a right turn struck a 60-year-old woman crossing Hollis Avenue with the signal. The pedestrian suffered fractures and dislocations to her lower leg and foot. The driver showed inattention, causing severe injury without vehicle damage.
According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on Hollis Avenue was making a right turn when it struck a 60-year-old female pedestrian crossing at the intersection with the signal. The pedestrian sustained fractures and dislocations to her knee, lower leg, and foot, classified as injury severity 3. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor to the crash. The vehicle's point of impact was the left front bumper, yet the vehicle sustained no damage. The pedestrian was conscious after the collision. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally. No other contributing factors related to the pedestrian were noted. This crash highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving in intersections, where vulnerable pedestrians are at risk despite following crossing signals.
Pedestrian Injured Crossing Queens Intersection▸A 42-year-old woman was struck while crossing a marked crosswalk on 104 Ave in Queens. She suffered contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The crash highlights dangers pedestrians face even when crossing legally.
According to the police report, a 42-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of 104 Ave and 219 St in Queens at 5:55 p.m. She was crossing in a marked crosswalk without a crossing signal when the collision occurred. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report does not list any contributing factors from the pedestrian or the driver, nor does it specify vehicle type or driver actions. The absence of noted driver errors or contributing factors in the police data leaves the circumstances of the impact unclear, but the incident underscores the vulnerability of pedestrians crossing at intersections.
Pick-up Truck Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸A 47-year-old woman suffered full-body contusions after a pick-up truck failed to yield while making a left turn on Jamaica Avenue in Queens. The impact struck the pedestrian at the intersection despite her crossing with the signal.
According to the police report, at 8:50 AM on Jamaica Avenue in Queens, a 2014 Dodge pick-up truck, driven by a licensed male driver, was making a left turn traveling east when it struck a 47-year-old female pedestrian crossing the intersection with the signal. The point of impact was the left front bumper of the truck. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her entire body, including contusions and bruises, and was reported to be in shock. The contributing factor listed in the report is the driver's failure to yield the right-of-way. No other contributing factors related to the pedestrian were noted. Vehicle damage was limited to the left front bumper. This collision highlights the critical danger posed by driver errors in yielding at intersections.
Two Sedans Collide at Queens Intersection▸Two sedans collided at 215 Place in Queens, injuring a 38-year-old male driver. The impact struck the left side doors of one vehicle and the center front end of the other. The injured driver suffered head injuries but remained conscious.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 7:49 AM on 215 Place near 94 Road in Queens. Two sedans, traveling north and west respectively, collided with impact on the left side doors of the westbound vehicle and the center front end of the northbound vehicle. The 38-year-old male driver of the westbound sedan was injured, sustaining head injuries and internal complaints but was conscious and not ejected. Both drivers were licensed in New York. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the injured driver but does not identify any clear driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The collision highlights the dangers at this intersection where two vehicles traveling straight ahead struck each other on perpendicular paths.
Alcohol-Impaired Unlicensed Driver Rear-Ends SUV▸Unlicensed, drunk driver slammed SUV into another on Cross Island Parkway. Female driver suffered facial injuries and shock. Impact tore into rear bumper. System failed to keep danger off the road.
According to the police report, at 3:50 AM on Cross Island Parkway, an unlicensed male driver, impaired by alcohol, crashed his Acura SUV into the right rear bumper of a Chevrolet SUV driven by a licensed 27-year-old woman. The woman suffered facial injuries and shock. She was restrained by a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The report lists 'Alcohol Involvement' and 'Unlicensed' status as contributing factors. No victim actions contributed to the crash. The collision underscores the threat posed by impaired, unlicensed drivers on city streets.
SUV Left Turn Collides With Motorcycle▸A motorcycle rider suffered severe leg injuries after an SUV made a left turn and struck the bike’s left front quarter panel. The crash happened on Hillside Avenue in Queens, leaving the motorcyclist conscious but fractured and dislocated.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 19:16 on Hillside Avenue in Queens. A 51-year-old male motorcycle driver, wearing a helmet, was traveling northeast while a male SUV driver, licensed in New York, was making a left turn traveling southeast. The SUV struck the motorcycle on its left front quarter panel with the SUV’s center front end. The motorcyclist sustained serious injuries including fractures and dislocations to the knee, lower leg, and foot but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but highlights the SUV driver’s left turn as the critical action leading to the collision. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors.
Int 1069-2024Lee co-sponsors bill to shorten commercial vehicle parking times, safety impact neutral.▸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
Int 0346-2024Lee votes yes to decriminalize jaywalking, boosting pedestrian safety citywide.▸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
Int 1069-2024Williams co-sponsors bill to shorten commercial vehicle parking times, safety impact neutral.▸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
Int 0346-2024Williams votes yes to decriminalize jaywalking, boosting pedestrian safety citywide.▸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
SUV Chain Crash on 225 Street Injures Driver▸SUVs and a sedan slammed together on 225 Street. A 31-year-old man took a hit to the neck. Rear-enders left metal twisted. No pedestrians. No cyclists. Only the crash and its cost.
According to the police report, multiple SUVs and a sedan collided on 225 Street in Queens at 11:05 AM. The crash left a 31-year-old male driver with neck contusions. He was conscious and wore a lap belt. The report notes center front and back end damage, showing a rear-end chain reaction. All vehicles were moving south, with one SUV stopped in traffic before being struck. The police list contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash underlines the danger of rear-end collisions and the risks drivers create in traffic.
Unlicensed Driver Strikes Pedestrian on Jamaica Avenue▸A speeding sedan hit a 58-year-old man crossing at 213 Street. The unlicensed driver struck with the right front bumper. The pedestrian suffered injuries to his entire body.
According to the police report, a 58-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing at the intersection of Jamaica Avenue and 213 Street in Queens. At 9:15 PM, a 2020 sedan traveling westbound struck the pedestrian with its right front bumper. The driver was unlicensed and cited for 'Unsafe Speed.' The pedestrian sustained injuries to his entire body. The report lists the driver’s lack of a valid license and unsafe speed as critical errors leading to the crash. The pedestrian’s action of crossing against the signal is noted, but driver errors remain the primary cause.
Pedestrian Struck Walking Along Springfield Boulevard▸A 26-year-old man walking along Springfield Boulevard in Queens suffered neck injuries. No driver errors or vehicle details listed. The crash exposes the peril pedestrians face on busy city highways.
According to the police report, a 26-year-old male pedestrian was injured while walking along Springfield Boulevard near Hempstead Avenue in Queens. The man was conscious and suffered neck injuries, including whiplash. He was not at an intersection but was walking along the highway with traffic. The report does not specify any driver errors or contributing factors. Vehicle details are also unspecified. The absence of listed driver actions in the report highlights the systemic dangers pedestrians encounter on major roadways outside designated crossings.
A 42-year-old woman was struck while crossing a marked crosswalk on 104 Ave in Queens. She suffered contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The crash highlights dangers pedestrians face even when crossing legally.
According to the police report, a 42-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of 104 Ave and 219 St in Queens at 5:55 p.m. She was crossing in a marked crosswalk without a crossing signal when the collision occurred. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report does not list any contributing factors from the pedestrian or the driver, nor does it specify vehicle type or driver actions. The absence of noted driver errors or contributing factors in the police data leaves the circumstances of the impact unclear, but the incident underscores the vulnerability of pedestrians crossing at intersections.
Pick-up Truck Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal▸A 47-year-old woman suffered full-body contusions after a pick-up truck failed to yield while making a left turn on Jamaica Avenue in Queens. The impact struck the pedestrian at the intersection despite her crossing with the signal.
According to the police report, at 8:50 AM on Jamaica Avenue in Queens, a 2014 Dodge pick-up truck, driven by a licensed male driver, was making a left turn traveling east when it struck a 47-year-old female pedestrian crossing the intersection with the signal. The point of impact was the left front bumper of the truck. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her entire body, including contusions and bruises, and was reported to be in shock. The contributing factor listed in the report is the driver's failure to yield the right-of-way. No other contributing factors related to the pedestrian were noted. Vehicle damage was limited to the left front bumper. This collision highlights the critical danger posed by driver errors in yielding at intersections.
Two Sedans Collide at Queens Intersection▸Two sedans collided at 215 Place in Queens, injuring a 38-year-old male driver. The impact struck the left side doors of one vehicle and the center front end of the other. The injured driver suffered head injuries but remained conscious.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 7:49 AM on 215 Place near 94 Road in Queens. Two sedans, traveling north and west respectively, collided with impact on the left side doors of the westbound vehicle and the center front end of the northbound vehicle. The 38-year-old male driver of the westbound sedan was injured, sustaining head injuries and internal complaints but was conscious and not ejected. Both drivers were licensed in New York. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the injured driver but does not identify any clear driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The collision highlights the dangers at this intersection where two vehicles traveling straight ahead struck each other on perpendicular paths.
Alcohol-Impaired Unlicensed Driver Rear-Ends SUV▸Unlicensed, drunk driver slammed SUV into another on Cross Island Parkway. Female driver suffered facial injuries and shock. Impact tore into rear bumper. System failed to keep danger off the road.
According to the police report, at 3:50 AM on Cross Island Parkway, an unlicensed male driver, impaired by alcohol, crashed his Acura SUV into the right rear bumper of a Chevrolet SUV driven by a licensed 27-year-old woman. The woman suffered facial injuries and shock. She was restrained by a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The report lists 'Alcohol Involvement' and 'Unlicensed' status as contributing factors. No victim actions contributed to the crash. The collision underscores the threat posed by impaired, unlicensed drivers on city streets.
SUV Left Turn Collides With Motorcycle▸A motorcycle rider suffered severe leg injuries after an SUV made a left turn and struck the bike’s left front quarter panel. The crash happened on Hillside Avenue in Queens, leaving the motorcyclist conscious but fractured and dislocated.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 19:16 on Hillside Avenue in Queens. A 51-year-old male motorcycle driver, wearing a helmet, was traveling northeast while a male SUV driver, licensed in New York, was making a left turn traveling southeast. The SUV struck the motorcycle on its left front quarter panel with the SUV’s center front end. The motorcyclist sustained serious injuries including fractures and dislocations to the knee, lower leg, and foot but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but highlights the SUV driver’s left turn as the critical action leading to the collision. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors.
Int 1069-2024Lee co-sponsors bill to shorten commercial vehicle parking times, safety impact neutral.▸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
Int 0346-2024Lee votes yes to decriminalize jaywalking, boosting pedestrian safety citywide.▸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
Int 1069-2024Williams co-sponsors bill to shorten commercial vehicle parking times, safety impact neutral.▸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
Int 0346-2024Williams votes yes to decriminalize jaywalking, boosting pedestrian safety citywide.▸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
SUV Chain Crash on 225 Street Injures Driver▸SUVs and a sedan slammed together on 225 Street. A 31-year-old man took a hit to the neck. Rear-enders left metal twisted. No pedestrians. No cyclists. Only the crash and its cost.
According to the police report, multiple SUVs and a sedan collided on 225 Street in Queens at 11:05 AM. The crash left a 31-year-old male driver with neck contusions. He was conscious and wore a lap belt. The report notes center front and back end damage, showing a rear-end chain reaction. All vehicles were moving south, with one SUV stopped in traffic before being struck. The police list contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash underlines the danger of rear-end collisions and the risks drivers create in traffic.
Unlicensed Driver Strikes Pedestrian on Jamaica Avenue▸A speeding sedan hit a 58-year-old man crossing at 213 Street. The unlicensed driver struck with the right front bumper. The pedestrian suffered injuries to his entire body.
According to the police report, a 58-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing at the intersection of Jamaica Avenue and 213 Street in Queens. At 9:15 PM, a 2020 sedan traveling westbound struck the pedestrian with its right front bumper. The driver was unlicensed and cited for 'Unsafe Speed.' The pedestrian sustained injuries to his entire body. The report lists the driver’s lack of a valid license and unsafe speed as critical errors leading to the crash. The pedestrian’s action of crossing against the signal is noted, but driver errors remain the primary cause.
Pedestrian Struck Walking Along Springfield Boulevard▸A 26-year-old man walking along Springfield Boulevard in Queens suffered neck injuries. No driver errors or vehicle details listed. The crash exposes the peril pedestrians face on busy city highways.
According to the police report, a 26-year-old male pedestrian was injured while walking along Springfield Boulevard near Hempstead Avenue in Queens. The man was conscious and suffered neck injuries, including whiplash. He was not at an intersection but was walking along the highway with traffic. The report does not specify any driver errors or contributing factors. Vehicle details are also unspecified. The absence of listed driver actions in the report highlights the systemic dangers pedestrians encounter on major roadways outside designated crossings.
A 47-year-old woman suffered full-body contusions after a pick-up truck failed to yield while making a left turn on Jamaica Avenue in Queens. The impact struck the pedestrian at the intersection despite her crossing with the signal.
According to the police report, at 8:50 AM on Jamaica Avenue in Queens, a 2014 Dodge pick-up truck, driven by a licensed male driver, was making a left turn traveling east when it struck a 47-year-old female pedestrian crossing the intersection with the signal. The point of impact was the left front bumper of the truck. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her entire body, including contusions and bruises, and was reported to be in shock. The contributing factor listed in the report is the driver's failure to yield the right-of-way. No other contributing factors related to the pedestrian were noted. Vehicle damage was limited to the left front bumper. This collision highlights the critical danger posed by driver errors in yielding at intersections.
Two Sedans Collide at Queens Intersection▸Two sedans collided at 215 Place in Queens, injuring a 38-year-old male driver. The impact struck the left side doors of one vehicle and the center front end of the other. The injured driver suffered head injuries but remained conscious.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 7:49 AM on 215 Place near 94 Road in Queens. Two sedans, traveling north and west respectively, collided with impact on the left side doors of the westbound vehicle and the center front end of the northbound vehicle. The 38-year-old male driver of the westbound sedan was injured, sustaining head injuries and internal complaints but was conscious and not ejected. Both drivers were licensed in New York. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the injured driver but does not identify any clear driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The collision highlights the dangers at this intersection where two vehicles traveling straight ahead struck each other on perpendicular paths.
Alcohol-Impaired Unlicensed Driver Rear-Ends SUV▸Unlicensed, drunk driver slammed SUV into another on Cross Island Parkway. Female driver suffered facial injuries and shock. Impact tore into rear bumper. System failed to keep danger off the road.
According to the police report, at 3:50 AM on Cross Island Parkway, an unlicensed male driver, impaired by alcohol, crashed his Acura SUV into the right rear bumper of a Chevrolet SUV driven by a licensed 27-year-old woman. The woman suffered facial injuries and shock. She was restrained by a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The report lists 'Alcohol Involvement' and 'Unlicensed' status as contributing factors. No victim actions contributed to the crash. The collision underscores the threat posed by impaired, unlicensed drivers on city streets.
SUV Left Turn Collides With Motorcycle▸A motorcycle rider suffered severe leg injuries after an SUV made a left turn and struck the bike’s left front quarter panel. The crash happened on Hillside Avenue in Queens, leaving the motorcyclist conscious but fractured and dislocated.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 19:16 on Hillside Avenue in Queens. A 51-year-old male motorcycle driver, wearing a helmet, was traveling northeast while a male SUV driver, licensed in New York, was making a left turn traveling southeast. The SUV struck the motorcycle on its left front quarter panel with the SUV’s center front end. The motorcyclist sustained serious injuries including fractures and dislocations to the knee, lower leg, and foot but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but highlights the SUV driver’s left turn as the critical action leading to the collision. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors.
Int 1069-2024Lee co-sponsors bill to shorten commercial vehicle parking times, safety impact neutral.▸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
Int 0346-2024Lee votes yes to decriminalize jaywalking, boosting pedestrian safety citywide.▸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
Int 1069-2024Williams co-sponsors bill to shorten commercial vehicle parking times, safety impact neutral.▸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
Int 0346-2024Williams votes yes to decriminalize jaywalking, boosting pedestrian safety citywide.▸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
SUV Chain Crash on 225 Street Injures Driver▸SUVs and a sedan slammed together on 225 Street. A 31-year-old man took a hit to the neck. Rear-enders left metal twisted. No pedestrians. No cyclists. Only the crash and its cost.
According to the police report, multiple SUVs and a sedan collided on 225 Street in Queens at 11:05 AM. The crash left a 31-year-old male driver with neck contusions. He was conscious and wore a lap belt. The report notes center front and back end damage, showing a rear-end chain reaction. All vehicles were moving south, with one SUV stopped in traffic before being struck. The police list contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash underlines the danger of rear-end collisions and the risks drivers create in traffic.
Unlicensed Driver Strikes Pedestrian on Jamaica Avenue▸A speeding sedan hit a 58-year-old man crossing at 213 Street. The unlicensed driver struck with the right front bumper. The pedestrian suffered injuries to his entire body.
According to the police report, a 58-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing at the intersection of Jamaica Avenue and 213 Street in Queens. At 9:15 PM, a 2020 sedan traveling westbound struck the pedestrian with its right front bumper. The driver was unlicensed and cited for 'Unsafe Speed.' The pedestrian sustained injuries to his entire body. The report lists the driver’s lack of a valid license and unsafe speed as critical errors leading to the crash. The pedestrian’s action of crossing against the signal is noted, but driver errors remain the primary cause.
Pedestrian Struck Walking Along Springfield Boulevard▸A 26-year-old man walking along Springfield Boulevard in Queens suffered neck injuries. No driver errors or vehicle details listed. The crash exposes the peril pedestrians face on busy city highways.
According to the police report, a 26-year-old male pedestrian was injured while walking along Springfield Boulevard near Hempstead Avenue in Queens. The man was conscious and suffered neck injuries, including whiplash. He was not at an intersection but was walking along the highway with traffic. The report does not specify any driver errors or contributing factors. Vehicle details are also unspecified. The absence of listed driver actions in the report highlights the systemic dangers pedestrians encounter on major roadways outside designated crossings.
Two sedans collided at 215 Place in Queens, injuring a 38-year-old male driver. The impact struck the left side doors of one vehicle and the center front end of the other. The injured driver suffered head injuries but remained conscious.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 7:49 AM on 215 Place near 94 Road in Queens. Two sedans, traveling north and west respectively, collided with impact on the left side doors of the westbound vehicle and the center front end of the northbound vehicle. The 38-year-old male driver of the westbound sedan was injured, sustaining head injuries and internal complaints but was conscious and not ejected. Both drivers were licensed in New York. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the injured driver but does not identify any clear driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The collision highlights the dangers at this intersection where two vehicles traveling straight ahead struck each other on perpendicular paths.
Alcohol-Impaired Unlicensed Driver Rear-Ends SUV▸Unlicensed, drunk driver slammed SUV into another on Cross Island Parkway. Female driver suffered facial injuries and shock. Impact tore into rear bumper. System failed to keep danger off the road.
According to the police report, at 3:50 AM on Cross Island Parkway, an unlicensed male driver, impaired by alcohol, crashed his Acura SUV into the right rear bumper of a Chevrolet SUV driven by a licensed 27-year-old woman. The woman suffered facial injuries and shock. She was restrained by a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The report lists 'Alcohol Involvement' and 'Unlicensed' status as contributing factors. No victim actions contributed to the crash. The collision underscores the threat posed by impaired, unlicensed drivers on city streets.
SUV Left Turn Collides With Motorcycle▸A motorcycle rider suffered severe leg injuries after an SUV made a left turn and struck the bike’s left front quarter panel. The crash happened on Hillside Avenue in Queens, leaving the motorcyclist conscious but fractured and dislocated.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 19:16 on Hillside Avenue in Queens. A 51-year-old male motorcycle driver, wearing a helmet, was traveling northeast while a male SUV driver, licensed in New York, was making a left turn traveling southeast. The SUV struck the motorcycle on its left front quarter panel with the SUV’s center front end. The motorcyclist sustained serious injuries including fractures and dislocations to the knee, lower leg, and foot but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but highlights the SUV driver’s left turn as the critical action leading to the collision. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors.
Int 1069-2024Lee co-sponsors bill to shorten commercial vehicle parking times, safety impact neutral.▸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
Int 0346-2024Lee votes yes to decriminalize jaywalking, boosting pedestrian safety citywide.▸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
Int 1069-2024Williams co-sponsors bill to shorten commercial vehicle parking times, safety impact neutral.▸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
Int 0346-2024Williams votes yes to decriminalize jaywalking, boosting pedestrian safety citywide.▸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
SUV Chain Crash on 225 Street Injures Driver▸SUVs and a sedan slammed together on 225 Street. A 31-year-old man took a hit to the neck. Rear-enders left metal twisted. No pedestrians. No cyclists. Only the crash and its cost.
According to the police report, multiple SUVs and a sedan collided on 225 Street in Queens at 11:05 AM. The crash left a 31-year-old male driver with neck contusions. He was conscious and wore a lap belt. The report notes center front and back end damage, showing a rear-end chain reaction. All vehicles were moving south, with one SUV stopped in traffic before being struck. The police list contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash underlines the danger of rear-end collisions and the risks drivers create in traffic.
Unlicensed Driver Strikes Pedestrian on Jamaica Avenue▸A speeding sedan hit a 58-year-old man crossing at 213 Street. The unlicensed driver struck with the right front bumper. The pedestrian suffered injuries to his entire body.
According to the police report, a 58-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing at the intersection of Jamaica Avenue and 213 Street in Queens. At 9:15 PM, a 2020 sedan traveling westbound struck the pedestrian with its right front bumper. The driver was unlicensed and cited for 'Unsafe Speed.' The pedestrian sustained injuries to his entire body. The report lists the driver’s lack of a valid license and unsafe speed as critical errors leading to the crash. The pedestrian’s action of crossing against the signal is noted, but driver errors remain the primary cause.
Pedestrian Struck Walking Along Springfield Boulevard▸A 26-year-old man walking along Springfield Boulevard in Queens suffered neck injuries. No driver errors or vehicle details listed. The crash exposes the peril pedestrians face on busy city highways.
According to the police report, a 26-year-old male pedestrian was injured while walking along Springfield Boulevard near Hempstead Avenue in Queens. The man was conscious and suffered neck injuries, including whiplash. He was not at an intersection but was walking along the highway with traffic. The report does not specify any driver errors or contributing factors. Vehicle details are also unspecified. The absence of listed driver actions in the report highlights the systemic dangers pedestrians encounter on major roadways outside designated crossings.
Unlicensed, drunk driver slammed SUV into another on Cross Island Parkway. Female driver suffered facial injuries and shock. Impact tore into rear bumper. System failed to keep danger off the road.
According to the police report, at 3:50 AM on Cross Island Parkway, an unlicensed male driver, impaired by alcohol, crashed his Acura SUV into the right rear bumper of a Chevrolet SUV driven by a licensed 27-year-old woman. The woman suffered facial injuries and shock. She was restrained by a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The report lists 'Alcohol Involvement' and 'Unlicensed' status as contributing factors. No victim actions contributed to the crash. The collision underscores the threat posed by impaired, unlicensed drivers on city streets.
SUV Left Turn Collides With Motorcycle▸A motorcycle rider suffered severe leg injuries after an SUV made a left turn and struck the bike’s left front quarter panel. The crash happened on Hillside Avenue in Queens, leaving the motorcyclist conscious but fractured and dislocated.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 19:16 on Hillside Avenue in Queens. A 51-year-old male motorcycle driver, wearing a helmet, was traveling northeast while a male SUV driver, licensed in New York, was making a left turn traveling southeast. The SUV struck the motorcycle on its left front quarter panel with the SUV’s center front end. The motorcyclist sustained serious injuries including fractures and dislocations to the knee, lower leg, and foot but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but highlights the SUV driver’s left turn as the critical action leading to the collision. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors.
Int 1069-2024Lee co-sponsors bill to shorten commercial vehicle parking times, safety impact neutral.▸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
Int 0346-2024Lee votes yes to decriminalize jaywalking, boosting pedestrian safety citywide.▸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
Int 1069-2024Williams co-sponsors bill to shorten commercial vehicle parking times, safety impact neutral.▸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
Int 0346-2024Williams votes yes to decriminalize jaywalking, boosting pedestrian safety citywide.▸Council ends jaywalking penalties. Pedestrians now cross anywhere, any time. No summons. Law strips drivers of excuses. Streets shift. Power tilts to people on foot.
Int 0346-2024, now enacted, rewrites New York’s pedestrian rules. The bill, heard by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, passed on September 26, 2024, and became law on October 26, 2024. Its title: “A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to pedestrian crossing guidelines and right of way.” Sponsored by Council Member Tiffany Cabán and co-sponsored by Narcisse, Won, Hanif, Hudson, and Restler, the law lets pedestrians cross streets anywhere, even against signals. No more tickets for crossing outside crosswalks. The Department of Transportation must educate all street users on new rights and responsibilities. The law removes a tool police used to target walkers. It shifts blame from people on foot to the system and those behind the wheel.
-
File Int 0346-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-09-26
SUV Chain Crash on 225 Street Injures Driver▸SUVs and a sedan slammed together on 225 Street. A 31-year-old man took a hit to the neck. Rear-enders left metal twisted. No pedestrians. No cyclists. Only the crash and its cost.
According to the police report, multiple SUVs and a sedan collided on 225 Street in Queens at 11:05 AM. The crash left a 31-year-old male driver with neck contusions. He was conscious and wore a lap belt. The report notes center front and back end damage, showing a rear-end chain reaction. All vehicles were moving south, with one SUV stopped in traffic before being struck. The police list contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash underlines the danger of rear-end collisions and the risks drivers create in traffic.
Unlicensed Driver Strikes Pedestrian on Jamaica Avenue▸A speeding sedan hit a 58-year-old man crossing at 213 Street. The unlicensed driver struck with the right front bumper. The pedestrian suffered injuries to his entire body.
According to the police report, a 58-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing at the intersection of Jamaica Avenue and 213 Street in Queens. At 9:15 PM, a 2020 sedan traveling westbound struck the pedestrian with its right front bumper. The driver was unlicensed and cited for 'Unsafe Speed.' The pedestrian sustained injuries to his entire body. The report lists the driver’s lack of a valid license and unsafe speed as critical errors leading to the crash. The pedestrian’s action of crossing against the signal is noted, but driver errors remain the primary cause.
Pedestrian Struck Walking Along Springfield Boulevard▸A 26-year-old man walking along Springfield Boulevard in Queens suffered neck injuries. No driver errors or vehicle details listed. The crash exposes the peril pedestrians face on busy city highways.
According to the police report, a 26-year-old male pedestrian was injured while walking along Springfield Boulevard near Hempstead Avenue in Queens. The man was conscious and suffered neck injuries, including whiplash. He was not at an intersection but was walking along the highway with traffic. The report does not specify any driver errors or contributing factors. Vehicle details are also unspecified. The absence of listed driver actions in the report highlights the systemic dangers pedestrians encounter on major roadways outside designated crossings.
A motorcycle rider suffered severe leg injuries after an SUV made a left turn and struck the bike’s left front quarter panel. The crash happened on Hillside Avenue in Queens, leaving the motorcyclist conscious but fractured and dislocated.
According to the police report, the crash occurred at 19:16 on Hillside Avenue in Queens. A 51-year-old male motorcycle driver, wearing a helmet, was traveling northeast while a male SUV driver, licensed in New York, was making a left turn traveling southeast. The SUV struck the motorcycle on its left front quarter panel with the SUV’s center front end. The motorcyclist sustained serious injuries including fractures and dislocations to the knee, lower leg, and foot but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but highlights the SUV driver’s left turn as the critical action leading to the collision. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors.
Int 1069-2024Lee co-sponsors bill to shorten commercial vehicle parking times, safety impact neutral.▸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
Int 0346-2024Lee votes yes to decriminalize jaywalking, boosting pedestrian safety citywide.▸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
Int 1069-2024Williams co-sponsors bill to shorten commercial vehicle parking times, safety impact neutral.▸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
Int 0346-2024Williams votes yes to decriminalize jaywalking, boosting pedestrian safety citywide.▸Council ends jaywalking penalties. Pedestrians now cross anywhere, any time. No summons. Law strips drivers of excuses. Streets shift. Power tilts to people on foot.
Int 0346-2024, now enacted, rewrites New York’s pedestrian rules. The bill, heard by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, passed on September 26, 2024, and became law on October 26, 2024. Its title: “A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to pedestrian crossing guidelines and right of way.” Sponsored by Council Member Tiffany Cabán and co-sponsored by Narcisse, Won, Hanif, Hudson, and Restler, the law lets pedestrians cross streets anywhere, even against signals. No more tickets for crossing outside crosswalks. The Department of Transportation must educate all street users on new rights and responsibilities. The law removes a tool police used to target walkers. It shifts blame from people on foot to the system and those behind the wheel.
-
File Int 0346-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-09-26
SUV Chain Crash on 225 Street Injures Driver▸SUVs and a sedan slammed together on 225 Street. A 31-year-old man took a hit to the neck. Rear-enders left metal twisted. No pedestrians. No cyclists. Only the crash and its cost.
According to the police report, multiple SUVs and a sedan collided on 225 Street in Queens at 11:05 AM. The crash left a 31-year-old male driver with neck contusions. He was conscious and wore a lap belt. The report notes center front and back end damage, showing a rear-end chain reaction. All vehicles were moving south, with one SUV stopped in traffic before being struck. The police list contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash underlines the danger of rear-end collisions and the risks drivers create in traffic.
Unlicensed Driver Strikes Pedestrian on Jamaica Avenue▸A speeding sedan hit a 58-year-old man crossing at 213 Street. The unlicensed driver struck with the right front bumper. The pedestrian suffered injuries to his entire body.
According to the police report, a 58-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing at the intersection of Jamaica Avenue and 213 Street in Queens. At 9:15 PM, a 2020 sedan traveling westbound struck the pedestrian with its right front bumper. The driver was unlicensed and cited for 'Unsafe Speed.' The pedestrian sustained injuries to his entire body. The report lists the driver’s lack of a valid license and unsafe speed as critical errors leading to the crash. The pedestrian’s action of crossing against the signal is noted, but driver errors remain the primary cause.
Pedestrian Struck Walking Along Springfield Boulevard▸A 26-year-old man walking along Springfield Boulevard in Queens suffered neck injuries. No driver errors or vehicle details listed. The crash exposes the peril pedestrians face on busy city highways.
According to the police report, a 26-year-old male pedestrian was injured while walking along Springfield Boulevard near Hempstead Avenue in Queens. The man was conscious and suffered neck injuries, including whiplash. He was not at an intersection but was walking along the highway with traffic. The report does not specify any driver errors or contributing factors. Vehicle details are also unspecified. The absence of listed driver actions in the report highlights the systemic dangers pedestrians encounter on major roadways outside designated crossings.
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
Int 0346-2024Lee votes yes to decriminalize jaywalking, boosting pedestrian safety citywide.▸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
Int 1069-2024Williams co-sponsors bill to shorten commercial vehicle parking times, safety impact neutral.▸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
Int 0346-2024Williams votes yes to decriminalize jaywalking, boosting pedestrian safety citywide.▸Council ends jaywalking penalties. Pedestrians now cross anywhere, any time. No summons. Law strips drivers of excuses. Streets shift. Power tilts to people on foot.
Int 0346-2024, now enacted, rewrites New York’s pedestrian rules. The bill, heard by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, passed on September 26, 2024, and became law on October 26, 2024. Its title: “A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to pedestrian crossing guidelines and right of way.” Sponsored by Council Member Tiffany Cabán and co-sponsored by Narcisse, Won, Hanif, Hudson, and Restler, the law lets pedestrians cross streets anywhere, even against signals. No more tickets for crossing outside crosswalks. The Department of Transportation must educate all street users on new rights and responsibilities. The law removes a tool police used to target walkers. It shifts blame from people on foot to the system and those behind the wheel.
-
File Int 0346-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-09-26
SUV Chain Crash on 225 Street Injures Driver▸SUVs and a sedan slammed together on 225 Street. A 31-year-old man took a hit to the neck. Rear-enders left metal twisted. No pedestrians. No cyclists. Only the crash and its cost.
According to the police report, multiple SUVs and a sedan collided on 225 Street in Queens at 11:05 AM. The crash left a 31-year-old male driver with neck contusions. He was conscious and wore a lap belt. The report notes center front and back end damage, showing a rear-end chain reaction. All vehicles were moving south, with one SUV stopped in traffic before being struck. The police list contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash underlines the danger of rear-end collisions and the risks drivers create in traffic.
Unlicensed Driver Strikes Pedestrian on Jamaica Avenue▸A speeding sedan hit a 58-year-old man crossing at 213 Street. The unlicensed driver struck with the right front bumper. The pedestrian suffered injuries to his entire body.
According to the police report, a 58-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing at the intersection of Jamaica Avenue and 213 Street in Queens. At 9:15 PM, a 2020 sedan traveling westbound struck the pedestrian with its right front bumper. The driver was unlicensed and cited for 'Unsafe Speed.' The pedestrian sustained injuries to his entire body. The report lists the driver’s lack of a valid license and unsafe speed as critical errors leading to the crash. The pedestrian’s action of crossing against the signal is noted, but driver errors remain the primary cause.
Pedestrian Struck Walking Along Springfield Boulevard▸A 26-year-old man walking along Springfield Boulevard in Queens suffered neck injuries. No driver errors or vehicle details listed. The crash exposes the peril pedestrians face on busy city highways.
According to the police report, a 26-year-old male pedestrian was injured while walking along Springfield Boulevard near Hempstead Avenue in Queens. The man was conscious and suffered neck injuries, including whiplash. He was not at an intersection but was walking along the highway with traffic. The report does not specify any driver errors or contributing factors. Vehicle details are also unspecified. The absence of listed driver actions in the report highlights the systemic dangers pedestrians encounter on major roadways outside designated crossings.
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
Int 1069-2024Williams co-sponsors bill to shorten commercial vehicle parking times, safety impact neutral.▸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
Int 0346-2024Williams votes yes to decriminalize jaywalking, boosting pedestrian safety citywide.▸Council ends jaywalking penalties. Pedestrians now cross anywhere, any time. No summons. Law strips drivers of excuses. Streets shift. Power tilts to people on foot.
Int 0346-2024, now enacted, rewrites New York’s pedestrian rules. The bill, heard by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, passed on September 26, 2024, and became law on October 26, 2024. Its title: “A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to pedestrian crossing guidelines and right of way.” Sponsored by Council Member Tiffany Cabán and co-sponsored by Narcisse, Won, Hanif, Hudson, and Restler, the law lets pedestrians cross streets anywhere, even against signals. No more tickets for crossing outside crosswalks. The Department of Transportation must educate all street users on new rights and responsibilities. The law removes a tool police used to target walkers. It shifts blame from people on foot to the system and those behind the wheel.
-
File Int 0346-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-09-26
SUV Chain Crash on 225 Street Injures Driver▸SUVs and a sedan slammed together on 225 Street. A 31-year-old man took a hit to the neck. Rear-enders left metal twisted. No pedestrians. No cyclists. Only the crash and its cost.
According to the police report, multiple SUVs and a sedan collided on 225 Street in Queens at 11:05 AM. The crash left a 31-year-old male driver with neck contusions. He was conscious and wore a lap belt. The report notes center front and back end damage, showing a rear-end chain reaction. All vehicles were moving south, with one SUV stopped in traffic before being struck. The police list contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash underlines the danger of rear-end collisions and the risks drivers create in traffic.
Unlicensed Driver Strikes Pedestrian on Jamaica Avenue▸A speeding sedan hit a 58-year-old man crossing at 213 Street. The unlicensed driver struck with the right front bumper. The pedestrian suffered injuries to his entire body.
According to the police report, a 58-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing at the intersection of Jamaica Avenue and 213 Street in Queens. At 9:15 PM, a 2020 sedan traveling westbound struck the pedestrian with its right front bumper. The driver was unlicensed and cited for 'Unsafe Speed.' The pedestrian sustained injuries to his entire body. The report lists the driver’s lack of a valid license and unsafe speed as critical errors leading to the crash. The pedestrian’s action of crossing against the signal is noted, but driver errors remain the primary cause.
Pedestrian Struck Walking Along Springfield Boulevard▸A 26-year-old man walking along Springfield Boulevard in Queens suffered neck injuries. No driver errors or vehicle details listed. The crash exposes the peril pedestrians face on busy city highways.
According to the police report, a 26-year-old male pedestrian was injured while walking along Springfield Boulevard near Hempstead Avenue in Queens. The man was conscious and suffered neck injuries, including whiplash. He was not at an intersection but was walking along the highway with traffic. The report does not specify any driver errors or contributing factors. Vehicle details are also unspecified. The absence of listed driver actions in the report highlights the systemic dangers pedestrians encounter on major roadways outside designated crossings.
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
Int 0346-2024Williams votes yes to decriminalize jaywalking, boosting pedestrian safety citywide.▸Council ends jaywalking penalties. Pedestrians now cross anywhere, any time. No summons. Law strips drivers of excuses. Streets shift. Power tilts to people on foot.
Int 0346-2024, now enacted, rewrites New York’s pedestrian rules. The bill, heard by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, passed on September 26, 2024, and became law on October 26, 2024. Its title: “A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to pedestrian crossing guidelines and right of way.” Sponsored by Council Member Tiffany Cabán and co-sponsored by Narcisse, Won, Hanif, Hudson, and Restler, the law lets pedestrians cross streets anywhere, even against signals. No more tickets for crossing outside crosswalks. The Department of Transportation must educate all street users on new rights and responsibilities. The law removes a tool police used to target walkers. It shifts blame from people on foot to the system and those behind the wheel.
-
File Int 0346-2024,
NYC Council – Legistar,
Published 2024-09-26
SUV Chain Crash on 225 Street Injures Driver▸SUVs and a sedan slammed together on 225 Street. A 31-year-old man took a hit to the neck. Rear-enders left metal twisted. No pedestrians. No cyclists. Only the crash and its cost.
According to the police report, multiple SUVs and a sedan collided on 225 Street in Queens at 11:05 AM. The crash left a 31-year-old male driver with neck contusions. He was conscious and wore a lap belt. The report notes center front and back end damage, showing a rear-end chain reaction. All vehicles were moving south, with one SUV stopped in traffic before being struck. The police list contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash underlines the danger of rear-end collisions and the risks drivers create in traffic.
Unlicensed Driver Strikes Pedestrian on Jamaica Avenue▸A speeding sedan hit a 58-year-old man crossing at 213 Street. The unlicensed driver struck with the right front bumper. The pedestrian suffered injuries to his entire body.
According to the police report, a 58-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing at the intersection of Jamaica Avenue and 213 Street in Queens. At 9:15 PM, a 2020 sedan traveling westbound struck the pedestrian with its right front bumper. The driver was unlicensed and cited for 'Unsafe Speed.' The pedestrian sustained injuries to his entire body. The report lists the driver’s lack of a valid license and unsafe speed as critical errors leading to the crash. The pedestrian’s action of crossing against the signal is noted, but driver errors remain the primary cause.
Pedestrian Struck Walking Along Springfield Boulevard▸A 26-year-old man walking along Springfield Boulevard in Queens suffered neck injuries. No driver errors or vehicle details listed. The crash exposes the peril pedestrians face on busy city highways.
According to the police report, a 26-year-old male pedestrian was injured while walking along Springfield Boulevard near Hempstead Avenue in Queens. The man was conscious and suffered neck injuries, including whiplash. He was not at an intersection but was walking along the highway with traffic. The report does not specify any driver errors or contributing factors. Vehicle details are also unspecified. The absence of listed driver actions in the report highlights the systemic dangers pedestrians encounter on major roadways outside designated crossings.
Council ends jaywalking penalties. Pedestrians now cross anywhere, any time. No summons. Law strips drivers of excuses. Streets shift. Power tilts to people on foot.
Int 0346-2024, now enacted, rewrites New York’s pedestrian rules. The bill, heard by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, passed on September 26, 2024, and became law on October 26, 2024. Its title: “A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to pedestrian crossing guidelines and right of way.” Sponsored by Council Member Tiffany Cabán and co-sponsored by Narcisse, Won, Hanif, Hudson, and Restler, the law lets pedestrians cross streets anywhere, even against signals. No more tickets for crossing outside crosswalks. The Department of Transportation must educate all street users on new rights and responsibilities. The law removes a tool police used to target walkers. It shifts blame from people on foot to the system and those behind the wheel.
- File Int 0346-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2024-09-26
SUV Chain Crash on 225 Street Injures Driver▸SUVs and a sedan slammed together on 225 Street. A 31-year-old man took a hit to the neck. Rear-enders left metal twisted. No pedestrians. No cyclists. Only the crash and its cost.
According to the police report, multiple SUVs and a sedan collided on 225 Street in Queens at 11:05 AM. The crash left a 31-year-old male driver with neck contusions. He was conscious and wore a lap belt. The report notes center front and back end damage, showing a rear-end chain reaction. All vehicles were moving south, with one SUV stopped in traffic before being struck. The police list contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash underlines the danger of rear-end collisions and the risks drivers create in traffic.
Unlicensed Driver Strikes Pedestrian on Jamaica Avenue▸A speeding sedan hit a 58-year-old man crossing at 213 Street. The unlicensed driver struck with the right front bumper. The pedestrian suffered injuries to his entire body.
According to the police report, a 58-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing at the intersection of Jamaica Avenue and 213 Street in Queens. At 9:15 PM, a 2020 sedan traveling westbound struck the pedestrian with its right front bumper. The driver was unlicensed and cited for 'Unsafe Speed.' The pedestrian sustained injuries to his entire body. The report lists the driver’s lack of a valid license and unsafe speed as critical errors leading to the crash. The pedestrian’s action of crossing against the signal is noted, but driver errors remain the primary cause.
Pedestrian Struck Walking Along Springfield Boulevard▸A 26-year-old man walking along Springfield Boulevard in Queens suffered neck injuries. No driver errors or vehicle details listed. The crash exposes the peril pedestrians face on busy city highways.
According to the police report, a 26-year-old male pedestrian was injured while walking along Springfield Boulevard near Hempstead Avenue in Queens. The man was conscious and suffered neck injuries, including whiplash. He was not at an intersection but was walking along the highway with traffic. The report does not specify any driver errors or contributing factors. Vehicle details are also unspecified. The absence of listed driver actions in the report highlights the systemic dangers pedestrians encounter on major roadways outside designated crossings.
SUVs and a sedan slammed together on 225 Street. A 31-year-old man took a hit to the neck. Rear-enders left metal twisted. No pedestrians. No cyclists. Only the crash and its cost.
According to the police report, multiple SUVs and a sedan collided on 225 Street in Queens at 11:05 AM. The crash left a 31-year-old male driver with neck contusions. He was conscious and wore a lap belt. The report notes center front and back end damage, showing a rear-end chain reaction. All vehicles were moving south, with one SUV stopped in traffic before being struck. The police list contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash underlines the danger of rear-end collisions and the risks drivers create in traffic.
Unlicensed Driver Strikes Pedestrian on Jamaica Avenue▸A speeding sedan hit a 58-year-old man crossing at 213 Street. The unlicensed driver struck with the right front bumper. The pedestrian suffered injuries to his entire body.
According to the police report, a 58-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing at the intersection of Jamaica Avenue and 213 Street in Queens. At 9:15 PM, a 2020 sedan traveling westbound struck the pedestrian with its right front bumper. The driver was unlicensed and cited for 'Unsafe Speed.' The pedestrian sustained injuries to his entire body. The report lists the driver’s lack of a valid license and unsafe speed as critical errors leading to the crash. The pedestrian’s action of crossing against the signal is noted, but driver errors remain the primary cause.
Pedestrian Struck Walking Along Springfield Boulevard▸A 26-year-old man walking along Springfield Boulevard in Queens suffered neck injuries. No driver errors or vehicle details listed. The crash exposes the peril pedestrians face on busy city highways.
According to the police report, a 26-year-old male pedestrian was injured while walking along Springfield Boulevard near Hempstead Avenue in Queens. The man was conscious and suffered neck injuries, including whiplash. He was not at an intersection but was walking along the highway with traffic. The report does not specify any driver errors or contributing factors. Vehicle details are also unspecified. The absence of listed driver actions in the report highlights the systemic dangers pedestrians encounter on major roadways outside designated crossings.
A speeding sedan hit a 58-year-old man crossing at 213 Street. The unlicensed driver struck with the right front bumper. The pedestrian suffered injuries to his entire body.
According to the police report, a 58-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing at the intersection of Jamaica Avenue and 213 Street in Queens. At 9:15 PM, a 2020 sedan traveling westbound struck the pedestrian with its right front bumper. The driver was unlicensed and cited for 'Unsafe Speed.' The pedestrian sustained injuries to his entire body. The report lists the driver’s lack of a valid license and unsafe speed as critical errors leading to the crash. The pedestrian’s action of crossing against the signal is noted, but driver errors remain the primary cause.
Pedestrian Struck Walking Along Springfield Boulevard▸A 26-year-old man walking along Springfield Boulevard in Queens suffered neck injuries. No driver errors or vehicle details listed. The crash exposes the peril pedestrians face on busy city highways.
According to the police report, a 26-year-old male pedestrian was injured while walking along Springfield Boulevard near Hempstead Avenue in Queens. The man was conscious and suffered neck injuries, including whiplash. He was not at an intersection but was walking along the highway with traffic. The report does not specify any driver errors or contributing factors. Vehicle details are also unspecified. The absence of listed driver actions in the report highlights the systemic dangers pedestrians encounter on major roadways outside designated crossings.
A 26-year-old man walking along Springfield Boulevard in Queens suffered neck injuries. No driver errors or vehicle details listed. The crash exposes the peril pedestrians face on busy city highways.
According to the police report, a 26-year-old male pedestrian was injured while walking along Springfield Boulevard near Hempstead Avenue in Queens. The man was conscious and suffered neck injuries, including whiplash. He was not at an intersection but was walking along the highway with traffic. The report does not specify any driver errors or contributing factors. Vehicle details are also unspecified. The absence of listed driver actions in the report highlights the systemic dangers pedestrians encounter on major roadways outside designated crossings.