Rosedale Bleeds While Leaders Hide: Demand Safe Streets Now

Dec 13 - Two sedans crashed on 148 Drive. One driver, 39, suffered back injuries. Police cite traffic control disregarded. The crash tore metal and left pain. Signals ignored, safety lost.

According to the police report, two sedans collided at 10:00 PM on 148 Drive in Queens. The crash struck the right side doors of the southbound sedan and the center front end of the eastbound sedan. A 39-year-old male driver was injured, suffering back injuries but remained conscious and was not ejected. Police list 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor, showing driver error in failing to obey signals or controls. No actions by the injured driver contributed to the crash. The report underscores the risk when drivers ignore traffic controls, leading to serious harm.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4778672 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Dec 12 - A Toyota SUV starting in traffic struck a southbound BMW sedan on Hook Creek Blvd. The sedan’s driver suffered back injuries and whiplash. Police cite failure to yield right-of-way as the cause. The impact damaged the sedan’s right rear quarter panel.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Hook Creek Blvd in Queens at 10:30. A Toyota SUV, driven by a licensed female driver traveling east and starting in traffic, collided with a southbound BMW sedan driven by a 32-year-old male. The point of impact was the right rear quarter panel of the sedan, which sustained damage there. The sedan driver was injured, suffering back pain and whiplash, and remained conscious. The police report identifies the contributing factor as failure to yield right-of-way by the SUV driver. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. The report highlights driver error as the cause, with no fault attributed to the sedan driver.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4778185 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

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

Nov 29 - A distracted driver slammed into an SUV’s rear on Francis Lewis Boulevard. The impact left the driver and front passenger with neck injuries and whiplash. Both were conscious. The crash struck hard and fast.

According to the police report, two SUVs were traveling west on Francis Lewis Boulevard when one rear-ended the other at 1:31 p.m. The lead vehicle, a 2025 Hyundai SUV, carried a 31-year-old female driver and a 37-year-old male front passenger. Both suffered neck injuries and whiplash but remained conscious. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor, pointing to the striking driver's failure to pay attention. Both injured occupants wore lap belts and were not ejected. No other contributing factors or victim actions were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4778074 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

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

Nov 12 - DOT finished the Queens Boulevard redesign. Protected bike lanes, pedestrian islands, and new signals now line seven miles. Fatalities dropped 68 percent. Injuries fell 35 percent. Julie Won helped fund the next phase. Concrete upgrades will harden safety. Streets remember every life.

On November 12, 2024, the Department of Transportation announced the completion of the final phase of the Queens Boulevard Redesign. The project, part of Vision Zero, was celebrated in Council District 26 with Council Member Julie Won present and helping secure $1.5 million for future upgrades. The redesign stretches from Queens Plaza to Hillside Avenue, creating the city’s longest protected bike lane. The DOT reports a 68% drop in fatalities and a 35% reduction in injuries since 2015. The redesign adds parking-protected bike lanes, pedestrian islands, and improved signals. The next phase, funded in part by Won, will replace painted lanes with concrete, add raised medians, and increase accessibility. DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez called it a milestone, saying, 'Queens Boulevard is not the Boulevard of Death anymore, but the Boulevard of Life.'

• A ‘Boulevard of Life’ transformation: DOT announces completion of Queens Boulevard Redesign, amny.com, Published 2024-11-12

Nov 3 - Sedans stopped in Queens traffic struck from behind. One woman, 51, suffers neck injury and whiplash. Impact hits rear bumpers. Police list no driver errors. No pedestrians or cyclists involved.

According to the police report, several sedans stopped in traffic on Sunrise Highway in Queens were struck from behind in a chain-reaction crash at 11:18 p.m. A 51-year-old female driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash and was in shock. She wore a lap belt and harness. The report lists no explicit driver errors or contributing factors such as failure to yield or speeding. Impact points were mainly rear bumpers and quarter panels. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved, and no victim actions contributed to the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4769045 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Nov 2 - An SUV collided with a sedan on 241 Street in Queens. The sedan’s female driver suffered shoulder and arm injuries. Police cited unsafe speed as a key factor. The SUV hit the sedan’s left side, causing significant damage and injury.

According to the police report, at 10:25 AM on 241 Street in Queens, a 2016 Chevrolet SUV traveling south struck a 2015 Dodge sedan traveling east. The SUV impacted the sedan on its left side doors, damaging the sedan’s left rear quarter panel. The sedan’s female driver, age 36, sustained upper arm and shoulder injuries classified as injury severity 3, including contusions and bruises. The driver was conscious and restrained with a lap belt and harness, with airbags deployed. The report identifies unsafe speed as the contributing factor for the crash. Both drivers were licensed in New York. The collision’s point of impact and damage patterns indicate the SUV’s failure to control speed led to the side impact. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4768168 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Oct 31 - A southbound SUV slammed into the rear of a stopped sedan on Brookville Blvd in Queens. The sedan driver, a 20-year-old woman, suffered whiplash and full-body injuries. Police cited following too closely as the primary cause of the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 10:18 AM on Brookville Blvd in Queens. A 2012 Ford SUV, traveling south and slowing or stopping, struck the center back end of a 2020 Honda sedan that was stopped in traffic. The sedan's driver, a 20-year-old female occupant, sustained injuries described as whiplash and entire body trauma, with an injury severity level of 3. The report identifies 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor for the collision. Both drivers were licensed in New York. The SUV's front center end and the sedan's rear center end sustained damage. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4767838 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Oct 31 - A 47-year-old man driving a 2024 Dodge pickup truck suffered a neck injury and whiplash in a crash on Brookville Boulevard. The driver was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The crash caused damage to the center back end of the vehicle.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 9:40 on Brookville Boulevard involving a single 2024 Dodge pickup truck traveling east. The driver, a 47-year-old male, was the sole occupant and was wearing a lap belt and harness. He sustained a neck injury described as whiplash and was conscious after the crash. The vehicle sustained damage to the center back end, indicating a rear impact. The report lists the contributing factors as unspecified, with no mention of failure to yield or other driver errors explicitly cited. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved or injured. The driver was licensed in New York and was going straight ahead at the time of impact.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4767768 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Oct 17 - A motorcycle rider was ejected and injured in a Queens crash involving two sedans. The impact struck the motorcycle’s right front quarter panel, causing severe knee and lower leg injuries. The rider wore a helmet but suffered abrasions and serious trauma.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Rockaway Boulevard in Queens at 11:00 AM involving a motorcycle and two sedans all traveling westbound. The motorcycle struck the right front quarter panel of one sedan, resulting in the rider being ejected. The motorcycle driver, a 61-year-old male, sustained knee, lower leg, and foot injuries, classified as injury severity 3, and suffered abrasions. The rider was wearing a helmet at the time. Both vehicles involved were going straight ahead. The report lists the rider’s contributing factors as unspecified, and no explicit driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding are noted. The focus remains on the violent impact and the rider’s ejection, underscoring the systemic dangers motorcyclists face in multi-vehicle crashes.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4764164 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Oct 14 - A northbound SUV and westbound sedan collided on Hook Creek Boulevard in Queens. Both drivers sustained whiplash and full-body injuries. Police cite driver inattention as the cause. Two occupants, including a child passenger, were injured but not ejected.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 14:38 on Hook Creek Boulevard in Queens. A northbound SUV traveling straight ahead struck a westbound sedan making a left turn. The point of impact was the center back end of both vehicles. The report identifies driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors to the collision. Two occupants in the SUV—a 30-year-old female driver and a 10-year-old female front passenger—were injured with whiplash and full-body injuries. Both occupants were conscious and restrained with lap belts and harnesses, and neither was ejected. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the victims. The collision highlights the dangers of driver distraction leading to serious injuries even without ejections or loss of control.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4763973 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Sep 28 - SUV slammed into sedan’s front on 241 Street. Woman at the wheel took the blow. Neck injury. Whiplash. Queens traffic, metal and flesh. No clear cause named. Impact left its mark.

According to the police report, an SUV struck the left front bumper of a sedan on 241 Street in Queens. Both vehicles were heading east. The sedan’s driver, a 34-year-old woman, suffered a neck injury and whiplash. She was conscious and not ejected. The SUV’s right rear bumper took the hit, but it was not damaged. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the sedan driver. No driver errors like failure to yield or speeding are named. The crash shows the harsh toll of rear-end collisions on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4760418 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Sep 26 - Council bill slashes legal parking time for big rigs. Ninety minutes max for tractor-trailers. Three hours for other commercial trucks. Streets clear faster. Heavy metal moves on.

Int 1069-2024, now in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, was introduced September 26, 2024. The bill reads: "reducing the maximum time commercial vehicles may park." Sponsored by Kevin C. Riley and 23 others, it limits parking to three hours for most commercial vehicles, and 90 minutes for tractor-trailers, unless signs say otherwise. The law takes effect 120 days after passage. Council aims to keep streets less clogged by oversized trucks. No safety analyst note was provided, but the bill targets long-term truck storage on city streets.

• File Int 1069-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2024-09-26

Sep 26 - Council ends jaywalking penalties. Pedestrians now cross anywhere, any time. No summons. Law strips drivers of excuses. Streets shift. Power tilts to people on foot.

Int 0346-2024, now enacted, rewrites New York’s pedestrian rules. The bill, heard by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, passed on September 26, 2024, and became law on October 26, 2024. Its title: “A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to pedestrian crossing guidelines and right of way.” Sponsored by Council Member Tiffany Cabán and co-sponsored by Narcisse, Won, Hanif, Hudson, and Restler, the law lets pedestrians cross streets anywhere, even against signals. No more tickets for crossing outside crosswalks. The Department of Transportation must educate all street users on new rights and responsibilities. The law removes a tool police used to target walkers. It shifts blame from people on foot to the system and those behind the wheel.

• File Int 0346-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2024-09-26

Sep 14 - Sedans and SUVs slammed together on Laurelton Parkway. A 59-year-old man, behind the wheel, took the brunt—whiplash, full-body pain. Police cite multiple driver errors. Metal and bodies battered in westbound chaos.

According to the police report, several vehicles collided on Laurelton Parkway at 5:20 a.m., all heading west. A 59-year-old male driver was injured, suffering whiplash and trauma to his entire body. The report lists 'Other Vehicular' as the main contributing factor, pointing to driver errors in vehicle operation. Sedans and SUVs were involved, with impacts at both front and rear ends, showing a chain-reaction crash. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The data highlights systemic danger in multi-vehicle traffic and repeated failures by drivers to control their vehicles.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4755654 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Sep 14 - Two sedans collided on South Conduit Avenue. The rear car slammed into the slowing sedan ahead. Four passengers suffered neck and back injuries. Police blame driver distraction. All victims were conscious and restrained.

According to the police report, two sedans crashed on South Conduit Avenue in Queens at 2:12 AM. The rear sedan struck the center back end of the front sedan as it slowed or stopped. Four passengers, aged 23 to 36, suffered abrasions and neck or back injuries. All were conscious, not ejected, and wore lap belts and harnesses. The police report lists Driver Inattention/Distraction as the sole contributing factor. No errors are attributed to the passengers. The crash underscores the danger of distraction behind the wheel.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4757321 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Sep 13 - Two SUVs slammed together on North Conduit Avenue. A left turn, a missed yield. Two women, 17 and 47, left with abrasions and neck pain. Police cite failure to yield and traffic control ignored.

Two SUVs collided late at night on North Conduit Avenue in Queens. According to the police report, one SUV was making a left turn while the other drove straight. The crash struck both vehicles on their left front sections. Police list 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as causes. Two female passengers, ages 17 and 47, were injured. The 17-year-old suffered abrasions over her entire body; the 47-year-old had neck abrasions. Both were conscious and restrained. The report centers on driver errors—failure to yield and ignoring traffic controls—as the main factors behind the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4755902 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Sep 12 - City Council pulled the jaywalking bill before a vote. Advocates warned new language could blame pedestrians for crashes. The bill would have let people cross mid-block, but now demands they yield to drivers. Racial bias in enforcement remains unaddressed.

On September 12, 2024, the City Council delayed action on a bill to legalize jaywalking. The measure, sponsored by Council Member Mercedes Narcisse, passed the Transportation Committee but was withdrawn before a full Council vote. The bill’s summary stated it would 'legalize crossing outside crosswalks and require a pedestrian education campaign.' Advocates objected to last-minute changes that would force pedestrians to yield to drivers, fearing it could criminalize those struck by cars. Narcisse highlighted 'systemic bias in how these laws are enforced.' Committee Chair Selvena Brooks-Powers said, 'There is little evidence to support the claim that criminal or civil offenses for jaywalking change pedestrian behavior or increase pedestrian safety,' and noted racial disparities in ticketing. The NYPD and DOT opposed the bill, citing safety concerns. The bill’s fate remains uncertain, with advocates demanding stronger protections for pedestrians.

• Council Balks on Legalizing ‘Jaywalking’, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2024-09-12

Sep 11 - A deadly seven-way tangle in the Rockaways will get $25 million in upgrades. Protected bike lanes. Bigger pedestrian islands. Raised crosswalks. City officials promise change after 112 crashes since 2019. Construction starts 2027. No more waiting for blood on the asphalt.

The planned overhaul targets the chaotic intersection of Beach 35th Street, Seagirt Boulevard, Rockaway Freeway, and Beach Channel Drive. Announced September 11, 2024, the $24.8 million project includes protected bike lanes, expanded sidewalks, and safer crossings. Queens Borough President Donovan Richards pledged $500,000, saying, "We're not waiting until someone loses their life to take action." Since 2019, 112 crashes have injured 54 people here—five of them pedestrians. The intersection currently favors cars, forcing pedestrians on long detours. The redesign will dead-end Beach 35th Street, add raised bike lanes, and expand pedestrian space. Final design is due next year, with construction set for 2027 and completion by 2029. The project includes a $2.6 million federal grant and is tied to Edgemere sewer upgrades.

• Chaotic Rockaways Intersection to Get Bike and Pedestrian Upgrades in 2027, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2024-09-11