May 4 - Two sedans slammed together on Grand Central Parkway. Right side doors crushed. One driver hurt, neck pain and whiplash. Police blame unsafe speed and reaction to another vehicle. System failed to protect.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on Grand Central Parkway at 18:35. Both vehicles struck each other on the right side doors. A 30-year-old male driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash. He was conscious, restrained by a lap belt, and airbags deployed. The report cites unsafe speed and reaction to an uninvolved vehicle as contributing factors. No errors were assigned to the injured driver. The crash exposes driver mistakes and systemic risks on this busy Queens roadway.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4722847 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

May 1 - A garbage truck struck a cyclist on College Point Boulevard, tearing his arm and mangling his bike. The man, conscious but bleeding, lost more than metal. The street bore witness to the violence of heavy machinery against flesh.

A 45-year-old man riding a bicycle was struck by a garbage truck on College Point Boulevard near 59th Avenue in Queens at 2:51 a.m., according to the police report. The report states the cyclist was 'thrown, conscious, bleeding,' with his arm torn and the bike mangled. The collision resulted in an amputation injury to the cyclist's upper arm. The point of impact for both vehicles was the center front end, indicating a direct collision. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' The narrative describes the violence of the crash: 'A garbage truck crushed a cyclist... He lost more than metal.' The cyclist was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but this detail is not cited as a contributing factor. The data underscores the lethal risk posed by large vehicles sharing city streets with vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4721236 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Apr 30 - A northbound dump truck struck the rear of a sedan on Van Wyck Expressway. The sedan’s driver and a rear passenger suffered back injuries and shock. Both vehicles were traveling straight when the dump truck impacted the sedan’s center back end.

According to the police report, a 2017 KW-TRUCK/BUS dump truck traveling north on Van Wyck Expressway struck the center back end of a 2018 Nissan sedan also traveling north. The dump truck had one male licensed driver, and the sedan had three occupants including the male driver and a male rear passenger. Both the driver and rear passenger of the sedan sustained back injuries with injury severity rated 3; the driver complained of whiplash and was conscious, while the passenger was in shock. The dump truck showed no damage, while the sedan sustained damage to its center back end. Both vehicles were going straight ahead at the time of impact. The report lists contributing factors as unspecified, indicating no explicit driver errors were recorded. No victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4721056 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Apr 29 - A sedan traveling west struck the rear of a tractor truck on the Long Island Expressway. Two occupants in the sedan, including the driver and front passenger, suffered injuries and shock. The truck driver was unlicensed but not physically harmed.

According to the police report, a 2012 Nissan sedan traveling west on the Long Island Expressway collided with the center back end of a 2009 diesel tractor truck also traveling west. The sedan sustained damage to its center back end, while the truck showed no damage. The sedan's driver, a 74-year-old woman, and the front passenger, a 94-year-old man, were both injured with bodily trauma to the head and entire body respectively, and experienced shock. Both occupants were wearing lap belts and were not ejected. The truck driver, a man with an unlicensed status, was not injured and the truck showed no damage. The report lists no specific contributing factors but notes the truck driver was unlicensed. The collision appears to be a rear-end impact caused by the sedan striking the truck from behind.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4722208 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Apr 18 - Council moves to hike fines for illegal ATVs and dirt bikes. First offense: $375–$750. Repeat: $750–$1,500. Law aims at reckless riders who menace city streets and endanger lives.

Bill Int 0856-2024 sits in the Committee on Public Safety. Introduced April 18, 2024, it seeks to amend city code to raise fines for unlawful ATV and dirt bike use. The bill states: 'The first offense would be punishable by a fine and/or a civil penalty of at least 375 dollars and up to 750 dollars. Any subsequent offense would be punishable by a fine and/or a civil penalty of at least 750 dollars and up to 1500 dollars.' Council Member Carmen N. De La Rosa leads as primary sponsor, joined by Salamanca Jr., Gennaro, Brannan, Louis, Ung, Restler, and Farías. The bill was referred to committee the same day. No safety analyst note was provided.

• File Int 0856-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2024-04-18

Apr 18 - Council orders swift removal of abandoned and unplated cars. Streets clear in 72 hours. Police target vehicles with missing or fake plates. Fewer hazards for those on foot and bike.

Int 0857-2024, now at the Mayor's desk, passed the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure on April 18, 2024. The bill states: 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code... in relation to vehicles reported as abandoned to the department of sanitation.' Sponsored by Selvena N. Brooks-Powers (primary) and co-sponsored by over a dozen council members, it forces the Department of Sanitation to remove derelict vehicles within 72 hours and empowers NYPD to tow cars with missing or obscured plates or stickers. The law aims to clear street hazards fast, reducing risks for pedestrians and cyclists.

• File Int 0857-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2024-04-18

Apr 15 - Senate passes S 4647. Bill hikes penalties for endangering highway workers. It funds more enforcement. It pushes work zone safety awareness. Lawmakers move to protect workers from reckless drivers.

Senate bill S 4647, titled "Increases penalties for endangerment of a highway worker, promotes work zone safety awareness, and establishes a fund for additional work zone safety enforcement," advanced through committee on April 15, 2024. Sponsored by Timothy M. Kennedy, with Joseph P. Addabbo Jr., Pamela Helming, Mario Mattera, Robert Rolison, and James Skoufis as co-sponsors, the bill passed multiple Senate votes. The measure targets drivers who endanger highway workers, boosts safety awareness, and funds enforcement. The bill aims to curb driver recklessness in work zones, where danger is high and impact is deadly.

• File S 4647, Open States, Published 2024-04-15

Apr 14 - A taxi slammed into a stopped SUV on the Long Island Expressway before dawn. The 73-year-old driver died alone in his cab. Police cite illness and distraction. The airbag burst. The belt held. Headlights kept moving past.

A 73-year-old taxi driver was killed when his cab struck the rear of a stationary SUV on the Long Island Expressway, according to the police report. The crash occurred before dawn, with the taxi traveling westbound and the SUV stopped in traffic. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Illness' as contributing factors. The taxi's airbag deployed and the driver was restrained by a lap belt and harness, but he died at the scene. The police report notes the driver lost consciousness, and the narrative describes the aftermath: 'He died alone in the cab, silence pressing in as headlights passed.' No injuries were reported for the SUV occupant. The report highlights driver inattention and medical issues as key factors, underscoring the persistent dangers faced by all on New York City highways.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4716969 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Apr 11 - Council targets hidden plates. Bill makes it a crime to park, stop, or drive with covered tags. Fines reach $1,000. Jail time possible. Committee weighs action. Streets demand accountability.

Int 0766-2024 sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure after introduction on April 11, 2024. The bill reads: “prohibiting the parking, standing, stopping, or operation of a motor vehicle with obscured or defaced license plates.” Council Member Oswald Feliz leads, joined by Holden, Bottcher, Gennaro, Marte, Restler, Ung, and Paladino. The bill sets fines up to $1,000 and possible jail for violators. Each offense is a misdemeanor. The council aims to strip cover for reckless drivers, making it harder to dodge tickets and accountability. No safety analyst note yet, but the intent is clear: end the shield for lawless driving.

• File Int 0766-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2024-04-11

Mar 30 - Ambulance struck on Grand Central Parkway. Driver, 44, suffered neck injury and whiplash. Police cite driver inattention and distraction as cause. No other injuries reported.

According to the police report, a 2020 ambulance traveling west on Grand Central Parkway was struck on its right side doors at 1:38 AM. The 44-year-old male driver, properly restrained with a lap belt and harness, suffered neck injuries and whiplash and was reported in shock. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor. No other contributing factors or victim actions were listed. The ambulance sustained damage to its center back end. The driver was licensed in New York and was going straight ahead at the time of the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4713665 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

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

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

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

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

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

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

Mar 19 - Council wants bold signs at every school entrance. Paint on pavement. Metal overhead. The aim: warn drivers, shield kids. The bill sits in committee. Streets wait. Danger does not.

Bill Int 0714-2024, now in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, was introduced March 19, 2024. The bill reads: 'installing safety signs near schools.' Council Member Susan Zhuang leads, joined by Rivera, Gennaro, Won, Hanif, Gutiérrez, Louis, Cabán, Restler, Farías, Banks, Riley, and Feliz. The bill orders the Department of Transportation to paint and hang school safety signs on every street with a school entrance. The goal: alert drivers to children and pedestrians. The bill awaits further action. No safety analyst note was provided.

• File Int 0714-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2024-03-19

Mar 19 - Council bill orders DOT to repair broken curbs during street resurfacing. Hazardous curbs trip, trap, and injure. The fix is overdue. Pedestrians need solid ground. Council moves to force action.

Int 0724-2024 sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced March 19, 2024, the bill commands DOT to repair broken curbs that pose safety hazards during any resurfacing project. The matter title reads: 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code... requiring that the department of transportation repair broken curbs as part of resurfacing projects.' Council Members Schulman, Gennaro (primary), Gutiérrez, Louis, Brewer, and Avilés sponsor the measure. The bill targets a simple danger: shattered curbs that trip and injure. If passed, DOT must fix these hazards as routine, not afterthought. The law would take effect 120 days after enactment.

• File Int 0724-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2024-03-19

Mar 9 - Two SUVs collided head-on on Van Wyck Expressway. The 44-year-old male driver suffered a head injury and shock, restrained by a lap belt. Police cited driver inattention as the cause, highlighting the dangers of distracted driving on busy roadways.

According to the police report, two SUVs traveling north on Van Wyck Expressway collided, impacting at the right front quarter panel of a 2015 Jeep and the left front quarter panel of a 2022 Honda SUV. The 44-year-old male driver of the Jeep, who was wearing a lap belt, sustained a head injury and was in shock, complaining of pain and nausea. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor to the crash. Both drivers were licensed in New York. The collision caused significant damage to the right front quarter panel of the Jeep and the left side doors of the Honda. No ejections occurred. The evidence points to driver distraction as the critical error leading to this violent impact.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4709683 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

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

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

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

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

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

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

Mar 6 - A Honda SUV turned on Blossom Avenue and struck a 63-year-old woman riding an e-scooter. She was ejected, suffered fatal head trauma, and died alone in the morning light. Blood marked the pavement. Failure to yield sealed her fate.

A 63-year-old woman riding an e-scooter was killed when a Honda SUV struck her during a left turn on Blossom Avenue near College Point Boulevard in Queens. According to the police report, both vehicles were making left turns when the SUV hit the e-scooter, ejecting the rider and causing fatal head trauma. The report states that 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' was the contributing factor in the crash. The woman died at the scene, her blood marking the pavement. The police narrative describes the victim as 'unlicensed and unshielded,' but no victim behavior is listed as a contributing factor. The focus remains on the SUV driver's failure to yield, a systemic danger that continues to threaten vulnerable road users in New York City.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4707767 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Mar 3 - A motorcycle driver suffered knee and lower leg injuries after a sedan changed lanes unsafely on Grand Central Parkway. The motorcyclist was partially ejected and experienced shock, highlighting the dangers of reckless vehicle maneuvers on busy roadways.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Grand Central Parkway at 15:10 involving a motorcycle and two sedans traveling westbound. The primary contributing factor was an unsafe lane change by a sedan, which caused a collision impacting the motorcycle's front center. The motorcycle driver, a 45-year-old male, was partially ejected and sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, with minor bleeding and shock reported. The sedan involved struck the motorcycle with its left rear bumper. Both drivers were licensed in New York. The report explicitly cites the sedan driver's unsafe lane changing as the cause, with no contributing factors attributed to the motorcyclist. This incident underscores the severe consequences of hazardous lane changes for vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4706991 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Feb 29 - A collision between a sedan and an SUV on Grand Central Parkway injured a 20-year-old male driver. The crash involved unsafe speed and other vehicular factors. The driver suffered neck abrasions but remained conscious and was not ejected.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 18:15 on Grand Central Parkway involving a sedan and a station wagon/SUV. The 20-year-old male driver of one vehicle sustained neck abrasions and was conscious at the scene. The report cites 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Other Vehicular' as contributing factors, indicating driver errors leading to the collision. The sedan was changing lanes northbound when it impacted the SUV traveling southbound, damaging the center front end of the sedan and the left front quarter panel of the SUV. No victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors. The injured driver was not ejected from the vehicle, underscoring the violent impact. This crash highlights the dangers of unsafe speed and lane changes on high-speed roadways.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4706092 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19