Aug 3 - A driver struck an e-bike rider in Queens. A scooter rider crashed in Brooklyn. Both died. Streets claimed them. Police investigate. Lives ended fast. Metal and speed left no room for error.

NY Daily News (2025-08-03) reports two fatal e-vehicle crashes. On July 31, a 62-year-old Nissan Rogue driver hit Zhao Feng Zhen, 55, on Hollis Court Blvd in Queens. The driver remained at the scene; police continue to investigate. On July 12, Eusebio Quinones, 60, lost control of his electric scooter on Union Ave in Brooklyn and died from his injuries days later. The article notes, 'police are still investigating the crash.' These deaths highlight ongoing risks for vulnerable road users on city streets.

• Two Killed In Separate E-Vehicle Crashes, NY Daily News, Published 2025-08-03

Aug 1 - A car struck and killed a 23-year-old man in Ozone Park. The driver fled, then turned himself in. Police say the crash followed a heated confrontation. The victim died at Jamaica Hospital.

ABC7 reported on August 1, 2025, that a 23-year-old man died after being hit by a car at 101st Avenue and Liberty Boulevard in Queens. Police said the incident followed a domestic dispute. The driver, who was the woman's current boyfriend, told police the victim approached his car "while flashing what appeared to be a gun" and was struck as the driver tried to leave. The driver later went to the police. No charges had been filed as of publication, with the district attorney still reviewing the case. The crash highlights the lethal risk when vehicles are used during conflicts.

• Man Killed By Car In Queens Dispute, ABC7, Published 2025-08-01

Jul 31 - Two drivers in SUVs collided on Linden Boulevard at 234 St. A 39-year-old driver suffered abdominal and pelvic injuries and was incoherent. Police recorded "Alcohol Involvement" and "Traffic Control Disregarded."

Two drivers collided at Linden Boulevard and 234th Street in Queens. The driver of a Jeep SUV was traveling west, going straight. The driver of a Lexus SUV was making a left turn when the vehicles struck. One driver, age 39, sustained abdominal and pelvic injuries and was recorded as incoherent; he was not ejected. According to the police report, both drivers were involved in "Alcohol Involvement" and "Traffic Control Disregarded." Police noted center-front damage to the westbound vehicle and left-front and left-side door damage to the turning vehicle. No pedestrians or cyclists were listed among the injured.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4831804 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-05

Jul 27 - Two sedans collided on 115 Ave at Springfield Blvd after an unsafe lane change. A 50-year-old woman driving a sedan suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Police cited 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as the contributing factor.

Two sedans collided on 115 Ave at Springfield Blvd in Queens. According to the police report, 'Unsafe Lane Changing' led to the collision. Police recorded unsafe lane changing by a driver. Both vehicles were traveling west; one driver was going straight and the other was making a U-turn before impact. The driver of one sedan, a 50-year-old woman, suffered neck injuries and complained of whiplash; she was conscious and not ejected and was recorded as using a lap belt. The police report lists 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as the sole contributing factor.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4830824 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-05

Jul 19 - The drivers of an SUV and a sedan collided while heading west on 115 Ave in Queens. Police recorded improper passing or lane usage. A 27-year-old woman driver was injured, reporting shoulder and upper-arm pain and whiplash.

The driver of an SUV and the driver of a sedan were both traveling west on 115 Ave in Queens when their vehicles collided. "According to the police report, "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" was recorded as the contributing factor." A 27-year-old woman, the SUV driver, was injured; police listed shoulder and upper-arm injury and a complaint of whiplash. She was conscious and not ejected. Vehicle records show the sedan had left-front-bumper impact and the SUV had a right-front-quarter-panel impact. The SUV carried two occupants; the sedan carried one. The SUV driver held a New York permit.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4828653 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-05

Jul 13 - A man on an e-bike fled police. A car struck him at a Nassau intersection. He died on the street. Blood stained the asphalt. The chase ended in silence. The investigation continues.

According to the New York Post (2025-07-13), police chased a robbery suspect on an e-bike from Queens to Nassau County. The pursuit ended when a Lexus hit the rider at Lakeview Road and Bryant Avenue. The article states, "He was pronounced dead at the scene, cops said." Police have not released the man's name or age. The crash highlights the lethal risk to vulnerable road users during high-speed chases and at intersections. The investigation is ongoing.

• E-Bike Rider Killed In Police Chase, New York Post, Published 2025-07-13

Jul 10 - A BMW lost control near Kennedy Airport, hit the median, flew into oncoming traffic, and burst into flames. Two died. Others hurt. The road became chaos. Metal, fire, and sirens filled the morning.

According to amny (2025-07-10), a BMW driven by Noah Thompson crashed on the Belt Parkway near Kennedy Airport after he "failed to navigate the roadway approaching the Nassau Expressway exit." The car struck the median, went airborne, and hit two other vehicles. The BMW caught fire. Thompson and passenger Jewel Perez died. Three other BMW passengers and two other drivers were injured. The NYPD Collision Investigation Squad is investigating. No arrests have been made. The crash highlights the dangers of high-speed, multi-lane parkways and the severe consequences when control is lost.

• Chain-Reaction Crash Kills Two On Belt Parkway, amny, Published 2025-07-10

Jul 6 - SUV reversed unsafely on 116 Ave. Another SUV struck. One driver suffered back injury. Police cite unsafe backing. Streets remain hostile for those inside and outside cars.

Two SUVs collided at 116 Ave and 220 St in Queens. According to the police report, one SUV was backing unsafely when it struck another SUV traveling straight. A 59-year-old male driver was injured, suffering whiplash and a back injury. The police report lists 'Backing Unsafely' as the contributing factor. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash highlights the danger when drivers reverse without care.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4825398 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-05

Jul 5 - BMW slammed divider, sparked fire. Metal twisted. Six hurt. Two critical. Parkway shut. Concrete and speed met flesh and steel. No one walked away unchanged.

ABC7 reported on July 5, 2025, that a white BMW "failed to navigate the roadway and struck the concrete divider" on the Belt Parkway near Cross Bay Boulevard. The crash set off a chain reaction, hitting two westbound cars. Six people were injured, two critically. All vehicles stayed at the scene. The report highlights driver error—failure to control the car—as a key factor. The crash closed all westbound lanes, underscoring the risk of high-speed parkways and the need for robust safety measures.

• BMW Hits Divider, Six Hurt On Parkway, ABC7, Published 2025-07-05

Jun 30 - Council orders swift removal of abandoned, derelict cars. Streets clear in 72 hours. No plates, no stickers, no excuses. Police and sanitation must act. Safer crossings for all who walk, ride, or wait.

Bill Int 0857-2024, now at the Mayor's desk, passed the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and full Council on June 30, 2025. The bill, titled "A Local Law to amend the administrative code...in relation to vehicles reported as abandoned to the department of sanitation," requires the Department of Sanitation to remove derelict vehicles within 72 hours of report. The NYPD must tow cars lacking valid plates or stickers. Prime sponsor Selvena N. Brooks-Powers led, joined by Crystal Hudson, Amanda Farías, Lincoln Restler, and others. The law targets street hazards, clearing blocked sightlines and crosswalks. It aims to cut risks for pedestrians and cyclists by removing abandoned vehicles fast.

• File Int 0857-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2025-06-30

Jun 28 - A sedan hit a woman working in the roadway. She suffered a bruised leg. The driver started from parking. No driver error listed. The street saw pain, not justice.

A 25-year-old woman was injured when a sedan struck her as she worked in the roadway at 226-02 Francis Lewis Blvd in Queens. According to the police report, the sedan was starting from parking when it hit the pedestrian, causing a contusion to her knee and lower leg. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The driver was licensed and uninjured. The crash left the pedestrian hurt and the car undamaged. No helmet or signal issues were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4823787 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-05

Jun 26 - A scooter rider died on 116 Ave. SUV and scooter collided. Both drivers unlicensed. Police cite driver inattention and unsafe speed. Head trauma. Streets failed the vulnerable again.

A 39-year-old man driving a scooter was killed in a crash with an SUV on 116 Ave in Queens. According to the police report, both drivers were unlicensed. The scooter driver suffered fatal head injuries and was ejected. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. The SUV was making a left turn; the scooter was going straight. No pedestrians were involved. The system allowed unlicensed drivers to operate heavy vehicles. The crash left one dead and others shaken.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4823380 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-05

Jun 20 - A distracted driver slammed into another vehicle on 118 Ave. One person suffered back injuries. The crash left metal twisted and lives shaken.

A crash on 118 Ave at 230 St in Queens involved a sedan and another vehicle. One person, a 52-year-old woman, suffered back injuries and whiplash. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was listed as a contributing factor. The impact struck the left front bumper of the sedan. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The data shows driver inattention as the primary cause. No helmet or signal use was listed as a factor.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4826189 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-05

Jun 20 - SUV hit a man crossing Francis Lewis Blvd. He took a blow to the leg. Police cite driver distraction. The street stayed busy. The man stayed conscious. The system failed to protect him.

A 28-year-old man was hit by an SUV while crossing Francis Lewis Blvd in Queens. He suffered a contusion and injury to his lower leg but remained conscious. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was a contributing factor. The driver, a 32-year-old woman, was licensed and driving straight ahead. The pedestrian was in a marked crosswalk with no signal. The report lists no other contributing factors before noting the driver's distraction.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4822351 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-05

Jun 17 - Senate passes S 8344. School speed zone rules in New York City get extended. Lawmakers make technical fixes. The bill keeps pressure on drivers near schools. Streets stay a little safer for kids.

Bill S 8344, titled 'Extends provisions and makes technical corrections to school speed zones in NYC; repealer,' moved through the Senate and Assembly in June 2025. Sponsored by Senator Andrew Gounardes, the bill passed Senate votes on June 12 and June 13, and cleared the Assembly on June 17. The measure extends and corrects school speed zone laws in New York City, repealing outdated provisions. Gounardes led the push, with strong support from most Senate Democrats and a split Assembly. The bill's technical fixes aim to keep protections in place for children and other vulnerable road users near schools. No safety analyst note was provided.

• File S 8344, Open States, Published 2025-06-17

Jun 16 - White Plains gets speed cameras near schools. Lawmakers move fast. Most vote yes. Cameras catch drivers who endanger kids. Program ends 2030. Streets may slow. Danger faces children every day.

Senate Bill S 7678, sponsored by Shelley Mayer, establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in White Plains. The bill passed the Senate on June 11, 2025, and the Assembly on June 16, 2025. The matter reads: 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of White Plains; repeals authorization of program December 31, 2030.' Mayer led the push. Most senators and assembly members voted yes. The bill aims to catch speeding drivers near schools, a known threat to children and families. No safety analyst note was provided.

• File S 7678, Open States, Published 2025-06-16

Jun 16 - Senate passed S 7785. The bill carves out large Mitchell-Lama housing from bus traffic rules. Lawmakers voted yes. The carve-out weakens enforcement. Streets grow less safe for people on foot and bike.

Bill S 7785, titled 'Relates to bus operation-related traffic regulations,' passed the Senate and Assembly in June 2025. The measure, sponsored by Senator Jamaal Bailey, excludes violations in cooperative housing developments with at least 10,000 Mitchell-Lama units from bus operation traffic regulations. The bill advanced through committee and received broad support in both chambers. By exempting these large complexes, the law weakens traffic enforcement where thousands live. This move increases risk to pedestrians and cyclists, stripping away protections that save lives. Vulnerable road users lose another layer of safety in dense city streets.

• File S 7785, Open States, Published 2025-06-16

Jun 13 - Senate passes S 8344. School speed zone rules in New York City get extended. Lawmakers make technical fixes. The bill keeps pressure on drivers near schools. Streets stay a little safer for kids.

Bill S 8344, titled 'Extends provisions and makes technical corrections to school speed zones in NYC; repealer,' moved through the Senate and Assembly in June 2025. Sponsored by Senator Andrew Gounardes, the bill passed Senate votes on June 12 and June 13, and cleared the Assembly on June 17. The measure extends and corrects school speed zone laws in New York City, repealing outdated provisions. Gounardes led the push, with strong support from most Senate Democrats and a split Assembly. The bill's technical fixes aim to keep protections in place for children and other vulnerable road users near schools. No safety analyst note was provided.

• File S 8344, Open States, Published 2025-06-13

Jun 13 - Lawmakers back speed cameras near Schenectady schools. The bill passed both chambers. Cameras catch drivers who endanger kids. The program ends in 2030. Streets near schools may get safer. The vote was not unanimous.

Senate Bill S 5677, titled 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of Schenectady,' moved through the Senate and Assembly in June 2025. The Senate passed it on June 12, with primary sponsor James Tedisco (District 44) and co-sponsor Patricia Fahy (District 46) leading the push. The Assembly approved it on June 13. The bill sets up automated speed enforcement near schools and sunsets December 31, 2030. The measure aims to catch speeding drivers near children. Some lawmakers voted no, but most supported the move. No formal safety analyst note was provided, but the bill targets a known danger zone for vulnerable road users.

• File S 5677, Open States, Published 2025-06-13

Jun 13 - Senate and Assembly clear S 6815. MTA workers get a pass for driving in bus lanes while on duty. Law shields agency vehicles from tickets. Streets grow more crowded. Vulnerable users face more risk.

Bill S 6815, titled 'Relates to bus lane restrictions in New York city,' passed the Senate on June 12, 2025, and the Assembly on June 13, 2025. The bill states, 'it shall be a defense to any prosecution for a violation of a bus lane restriction ... when an employee of the metropolitan transportation authority is performing authorized duties.' Sponsored by Senator Leroy Comrie and co-sponsored by Nathalia Fernandez, the measure exempts MTA employees from bus lane tickets while working. No safety analysis was provided. The bill opens bus lanes to more agency vehicles, crowding space meant for buses, cyclists, and pedestrians.

• File S 6815, Open States, Published 2025-06-13