Jan 9 - Two sport utility vehicles collided head-on and rear-quarter on S Conduit Ave. Four occupants suffered whiplash and back or head injuries. All were conscious and restrained. The crash caused significant front and rear quarter damage to the vehicles.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 20:33 on S Conduit Ave involving two sport utility vehicles traveling south and east. The first SUV, driven by a licensed male driver, was going straight ahead and impacted the center front end. The second SUV, also driven by a licensed male, was traveling straight ahead eastbound and was struck on the left rear quarter panel. Four occupants in the second vehicle sustained injuries including whiplash and back or head trauma. All occupants were conscious, wearing lap belts and harnesses, and none were ejected. The report lists contributing factors as 'Unspecified' for all injured occupants, with no explicit driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding noted. The collision caused center front end damage to the first vehicle and left rear quarter panel damage to the second.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4784832 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jan 9 - A speeding sedan in police pursuit slammed into the right side of a turning tractor truck. Two 19-year-old passengers in the sedan suffered neck and head injuries. The truck driver was licensed and making a left turn when struck.

According to the police report, a 2015 sedan registered in Illinois was involved in a police pursuit traveling east on S Conduit Ave. The sedan collided with a 2020 tractor truck diesel registered in Pennsylvania that was making a left turn. The point of impact was the right side doors of the truck and the center front end of the sedan. The contributing factor cited was unsafe speed by the sedan driver. The truck driver was licensed and operating legally. Two 19-year-old passengers in the sedan sustained injuries: one suffered neck injury with whiplash, the other had a head abrasion. Both were conscious and not ejected. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the passengers. The collision highlights the dangers posed by high-speed police pursuits and the vulnerability of occupants in multi-vehicle crashes.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4795074 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jan 8 - Assembly bill A 1077 pushes for streets built for people, not just cars. Dozens of lawmakers back safer roads. The bill stands at sponsorship. No vote yet. Vulnerable users wait for action.

Assembly bill A 1077, now in sponsorship, aims to 'enable safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles.' Introduced January 8, 2025, the bill sits in committee. Jonathan Rivera leads as primary sponsor, joined by over 60 co-sponsors including Patrick Burke, Robert C. Carroll, and Catalina Cruz. No votes have been cast. The bill's language centers all road users, not just drivers. No safety analyst has yet assessed its impact on vulnerable road users. The measure signals intent but action remains pending.

• File A 1077, Open States, Published 2025-01-08

Jan 3 - A 43-year-old man was struck by a sedan while crossing Rockaway Blvd at an intersection. The driver disregarded traffic control and was inattentive. The pedestrian suffered a fractured and dislocated lower leg injury, remaining conscious after impact.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling west on Rockaway Blvd struck a 43-year-old male pedestrian who was crossing with the signal at an intersection. The pedestrian sustained a fracture, distortion, and dislocation to his knee, lower leg, and foot, classified as injury severity level 3. The report identifies the driver’s errors as 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction,' indicating the driver failed to obey traffic signals and was not paying proper attention. The pedestrian’s crossing with the signal is noted but not cited as a contributing factor. The impact point was the sedan’s center front end. The pedestrian remained conscious after the collision. No other occupants were in the vehicle at the time.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4784157 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Dec 31 - Two SUVs slammed together on Rockaway Boulevard. One driver, a 59-year-old woman, was hurt and left in shock. Unsafe lane changing triggered the crash, police said.

According to the police report, two station wagons/SUVs collided at 5:17 a.m. near 166-05 Rockaway Boulevard. Both vehicles were heading west. The left front bumper of one SUV struck the right front of the other. A 59-year-old female driver was injured and suffered shock. The report lists "Unsafe Lane Changing" as a contributing factor. Both drivers were licensed and going straight before the crash. The injured driver was wearing a lap belt and harness. No other contributing factors or victim actions were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4783121 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Dec 29 - SUVs slammed together on Belt Parkway. One driver bruised and conscious. Police cite tailgating and sudden reaction to another vehicle. Metal twisted, bumpers crushed. System failed to protect the vulnerable.

According to the police report, multiple SUVs collided on Belt Parkway in Queens. The crash left a 35-year-old female driver with facial contusions; she was conscious at the scene. Police list 'Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle' and 'Following Too Closely' as the main causes. The report details damage to front and rear ends, showing the force of impact and the danger of tailgating. No victim actions contributed to the crash. The sequence highlights how driver errors—tailgating and abrupt reactions—put lives at risk.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4784132 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Dec 24 - Two sedans collided at an intersection. One driver’s unsafe speed and inattention caused a violent impact. A rear passenger suffered a hip and upper leg injury, conscious but bruised. The crash left vehicle damage and a shaken passenger in its wake.

According to the police report, two sedans traveling straight ahead collided near 230-19 International Airport Center B. The driver errors cited include unsafe speed and driver inattention or distraction. One vehicle struck the other’s left rear bumper with its center front end, causing significant damage. A 55-year-old male passenger in the left rear seat of one sedan sustained a contusion and injury to his hip and upper leg. He was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The report lists unsafe speed and other vehicular factors as contributing to the injury. Both drivers were licensed in New York. The crash occurred at 4:50 a.m., highlighting the dangers of speeding and distracted driving in multi-vehicle collisions.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4781272 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Dec 20 - Two sedans crashed on 145 Ave. One turned left, striking a car going straight. An 86-year-old woman suffered whiplash and full-body injuries. Police cite traffic control disregarded. Both drivers hurt. System failed to protect.

According to the police report, two sedans collided at 10:40 on 145 Ave near Guy R Brewer Blvd. An 86-year-old woman, driving east and turning left, struck a southbound sedan traveling straight. She was conscious but injured across her entire body, suffering whiplash. Both drivers were licensed and hurt. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the contributing factor, showing a failure to obey signals or signs. No victim actions contributed. The crash exposes the danger when drivers ignore traffic controls.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4784467 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Dec 20 - A tanker truck and an SUV collided head-on on Farmers Blvd. The SUV driver suffered bruises; the front passenger sustained whiplash. Limited view and unsafe lane changing by the SUV driver, plus the tanker's size, contributed to the crash.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Farmers Blvd involving a tanker truck and an SUV traveling north. The SUV driver, a 64-year-old man, was injured with contusions and bruises to his lower leg and foot, while the 61-year-old female front passenger suffered a neck injury described as whiplash. The report cites 'View Obstructed/Limited' and 'Passing Too Closely' as contributing factors for the SUV driver, alongside 'Unsafe Lane Changing' and 'Oversized Vehicle' for the passenger's vehicle. The tanker truck, a 2008 model, impacted the left front bumper of the SUV, which sustained damage to its right front bumper. Both drivers were licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of impact. The injuries were non-ejection, with both occupants conscious and restrained by lap belts. The report highlights driver errors and the tanker's size as central to the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4782224 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Dec 20 - A 64-year-old woman suffered knee and lower leg injuries after a sedan struck her at a marked crosswalk. The driver made a right turn, hitting the pedestrian crossing without a signal. The victim was left in shock with bruises and contusions.

According to the police report, a 64-year-old female pedestrian was crossing at a marked crosswalk on 221 Street near S Conduit Avenue when a sedan made a right turn and struck her with the right front bumper. The pedestrian was injured in the knee, lower leg, and foot, sustaining contusions and bruises, and was reported to be in shock. The vehicle, a 2007 Toyota sedan driven by a licensed male driver, showed no damage. The report lists no explicit contributing factors for the driver but notes the pedestrian was crossing without a signal. The collision highlights the dangers posed by turning vehicles to pedestrians at intersections, emphasizing driver responsibility in yielding to crossing pedestrians.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4783360 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Dec 19 - Two women suffered head injuries and whiplash in a Queens sedan crash. Both were conscious, belted. The car’s left front took the hit. No driver errors listed. Systemic danger remains.

According to the police report, a 2015 Honda sedan crashed near 160th Street and North Conduit Avenue in Queens at 10:40 PM. The sedan’s left front bumper was damaged. Two female passengers, ages 41 and 25, were injured with head trauma and whiplash. Both were conscious and restrained with lap belts and harnesses. The report lists no specific driver errors, only 'Unspecified' for both passengers. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The absence of identified driver actions leaves the cause unclear, highlighting the risks faced by vehicle occupants in city crashes.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4781554 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Dec 19 - A 42-year-old man suffered a severe shoulder injury when a tractor truck backed unsafely on Farmers Blvd. The pedestrian was struck off intersection, left in shock with pain and nausea. The truck’s center back end caused the impact.

According to the police report, a tractor truck was backing unsafely on Farmers Blvd at 12:25 when it struck a 42-year-old male pedestrian. The pedestrian was located off an intersection, described as performing other actions in the roadway. The impact occurred at the truck’s center back end, causing a severe upper arm and shoulder injury. The pedestrian was not ejected but suffered shock and complained of pain and nausea. The report explicitly cites 'Backing Unsafely' as the contributing factor to the crash. The truck driver was licensed and operating a 2011 International truck. No pedestrian behaviors were listed as contributing factors. This collision highlights the dangers posed by unsafe backing maneuvers of large vehicles in pedestrian areas.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4782215 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Dec 19 - Council moves to test bold pavement markings at crash sites. Five spots per borough. Focus: places where drivers have killed or maimed. Report to follow. Streets marked for danger.

Int 1154-2024 sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced December 19, 2024. The bill orders a pilot for high visibility pavement markings—at least five locations per borough. The city must target streets with high injury or fatality counts from bad driving. The matter title reads: 'establishing a high visibility pavement marking pilot program.' Council Member Yusef Salaam leads, joined by Menin, De La Rosa, Brooks-Powers, Cabán, Brannan, and Hanif. The law demands a report on results and challenges. The aim: mark danger, force drivers to see, and push the city to act where blood has already been spilled.

• File Int 1154-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2024-12-19

Dec 18 - MTA unveiled its final Queens bus overhaul. Seventeen new routes, more frequent service, but cuts on 29 lines. Rush routes aim to speed riders to trains. Public feedback starts January. MTA Board votes in winter. Rollout set for summer 2025.

The MTA announced its final Queens bus network redesign on December 18, 2024. The plan, now entering its last public feedback phase, will be reviewed by the MTA Board in early winter 2025 and implemented by late summer. The proposal includes over $30 million in new funding, 17 new local routes, and increased frequency for 17 lines, but also service reductions on 29 routes. The main highlight is the introduction of 'rush' routes to connect riders to rail faster. MTA Chair Janno Lieber said, 'Every change to a route has an impact on the schedule... and we did it.' Queens Borough President Donovan Richards voiced support, stating, 'I'm ready. We're ready.' The process began in 2019 and was shaped by extensive community input. No formal safety analysis was provided for vulnerable road users.

• The Queens Bus Redesign Is Finished. Probably, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2024-12-18

Dec 5 - Council bill bars cars from blocking crosswalks. No standing or parking within 20 feet. City must install daylighting barriers at 1,000 intersections yearly. Streets clear. Sightlines open. Danger cut.

Int 1138-2024, now laid over in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, was introduced December 5, 2024. The bill states: “prohibiting standing or parking a vehicle within 20 feet of a crosswalk at an intersection.” Council Member Erik D. Bottcher leads, joined by Public Advocate Jumaane Williams and over two dozen co-sponsors. The law orders the Department of Transportation to install daylighting barriers at a minimum of 1,000 intersections each year, up from 100. The city must also run outreach and education. The bill aims to keep crosswalks clear, improve visibility, and protect people on foot and bike. No more hiding behind parked cars. The committee laid the bill over on April 21, 2025.

• File Int 1138-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2024-12-05

Dec 4 - Three men suffered head and arm injuries when SUVs collided on N Conduit Ave. Police cite failure to yield. Metal twisted. Lives changed in seconds. System failed to protect those inside.

Three men were injured in a crash involving multiple SUVs on N Conduit Ave near Springfield Blvd in Queens. According to the police report, both drivers failed to yield right-of-way, causing the collision. A 19-year-old male driver suffered a head contusion. A 22-year-old male front passenger was semiconscious with a concussion. A 32-year-old male driver sustained a fractured and dislocated arm. All were restrained. The crash involved a 2017 Ford SUV traveling west and a 2021 Toyota SUV stopped in traffic, with impacts to the center front end and left side doors. The police report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the key factor, underscoring the persistent danger at this intersection.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4776166 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Nov 23 - A sedan barreled west on North Conduit Avenue. Light failed. A woman, crossing at 150th Street, was struck head-on. She died there, crushed and alone. The street swallowed her in the dark, another life ended by steel and speed.

According to the police report, a woman was killed near 150th Street and North Conduit Avenue in Queens just after dawn. The report states that a westbound sedan struck her head-on as she crossed the intersection. The contributing factor listed is 'Other Lighting Defects,' highlighting poor lighting conditions at the scene. The report notes the sedan was traveling straight ahead and the impact occurred at the center front end of the vehicle. The pedestrian was pronounced dead at the scene with crush injuries. The police report also notes the pedestrian was 'crossing against the signal,' but this is mentioned after the lighting defect cited as a contributing factor. The collision underscores the lethal consequences of inadequate street lighting and vehicle movement through dark intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4773457 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Nov 17 - A sedan turned right on Rockaway Blvd and hit a northbound cyclist. The rider was ejected, suffering head injuries. Police cite failure to yield. The crash left the cyclist bruised and hurt.

A sedan struck an 18-year-old bicyclist on Rockaway Blvd at 157 St in Queens. According to the police report, the sedan driver failed to yield the right-of-way while turning right and hit the northbound cyclist. The impact ejected the rider, causing head injuries and a contusion. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the main contributing factor. The cyclist was conscious but injured. No driver errors are attributed to the cyclist. The sedan showed no visible damage from the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4772202 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Nov 15 - SUV turned left on 147 Ave. Struck 66-year-old man. Face cut. Driver’s view blocked. Pedestrian conscious. Metal and flesh met. Streets in Queens stayed hard.

According to the police report, a 2021 SUV traveling south on 147 Avenue in Queens made a left turn and struck a 66-year-old male pedestrian. The pedestrian suffered facial abrasions and remained conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Other Vehicular' and 'View Obstructed/Limited' as contributing factors. The impact point was the SUV’s center front end. The driver, licensed in New Jersey, was alone in the vehicle. No damage to the SUV was reported. The crash highlights driver errors, including turning with limited visibility. The pedestrian’s actions were not listed as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4771585 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Nov 13 - Council demands DOT show its work. The law forces public updates on every street safety project. No more hiding delays. No more silent cost overruns. Progress for bus riders, cyclists, and walkers must be tracked and posted.

Int 1105-2024 became law on May 10, 2025, after action by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The bill, sponsored by Julie Won and co-sponsored by Brooks-Powers, Hanif, Ayala, and others, amends the city code to require the Department of Transportation to post annual and monthly updates on all projects tied to the streets master plan. The law’s title: 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to tracking progress made towards the requirements of the streets master plan.' It forces transparency on protected bike lanes, bus lanes, pedestrian signals, and upgrades. The public will see delays, costs, and status. No more secrets. The mayor returned it unsigned, but the law stands.

• File Int 1105-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2024-11-13