Jun 22 - A Subaru turned left on Roosevelt Avenue. An e-bike went straight. Steel hit flesh. Two men flew from the saddle. Legs torn, blood pooled. Both conscious. Both broken. The street showed no mercy.

Two men riding an e-bike were injured when a Subaru SUV turned left into their path on Roosevelt Avenue near 126th Street in Queens. According to the police report, the Subaru was making a left turn while the e-bike was going straight. Both e-bike riders were ejected and suffered severe lacerations to their legs. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. No helmets were worn, but this is noted only after the driver errors. The crash left both men conscious but badly hurt. The impact was brutal. The street did not forgive.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4639931 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jun 8 - Albany gets speed cameras near schools. Lawmakers pass A 7043. Cameras catch drivers who endanger kids. The program runs until 2028. Streets near schools face new watchful eyes.

Bill A 7043, titled 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of Albany,' moved forward after committee votes in June 2023. The Assembly passed it on June 6, the Senate on June 8. Patricia Fahy sponsored the bill. The measure allows speed cameras in school zones, aiming to catch drivers who speed near children. The program ends December 31, 2028. Many lawmakers voted yes, some no. The bill targets driver behavior in Albany school zones, putting enforcement where kids walk and cross.

• File A 7043, Open States, Published 2023-06-08

Jun 1 - 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 2023-06-01

May 31 - 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 2023-05-31

May 30 - Senate backs S 6802. Albany gets school speed cameras. One no vote. Cameras aim to slow drivers near kids. Program ends 2028. Lawmakers move to shield children from reckless speed.

Senate bill S 6802, introduced by Neil D. Breslin, establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in Albany. The bill passed committee on May 30, 2023, with only one senator, Andrew J. Lanza, voting no. The official summary reads: 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of Albany; repeals authorization of program December 31, 2028.' Breslin led sponsorship. Seventeen senators voted yes. The program targets driver speed near schools, aiming to protect children and other vulnerable road users. The law sunsets at the end of 2028.

• File S 6802, Open States, Published 2023-05-30

May 26 - NYPD and Jo Anne Simon call for tougher drunk driving laws. Police ramp up DWI patrols for Memorial Day. Officials urge Albany to drop legal BAC to .05%. They cite rising deaths. Advocates say alcohol fuels a third of crashes. Streets stay deadly.

On May 26, 2023, Assemblymember Jo Anne Simon (District 52) joined NYPD and city officials to announce increased traffic enforcement for Memorial Day and to advocate for state legislation lowering the legal blood-alcohol concentration (BAC) threshold from .08% to .05%. The announcement, made at One Police Plaza, highlighted the bill sponsored by Simon and Sen. John Liu. The matter summary states, 'Officials called on Albany to pass legislation to lower the BAC threshold to .05%, arguing it would reduce DWI fatalities by about 10% and align with other countries.' Simon declared, 'Lowering the BAC limit from .08% to .05% is desperately needed to adequately tackle this epidemic of traffic violence.' NYPD Chief Kim Royster and DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez echoed the urgency. The bill awaits action in Albany. No formal safety analyst note was provided, but officials cite 43 NYC DWI deaths in 2021 and say 30% of state crashes involve alcohol.

• NYPD to step up enforcement of drink driving over Memorial Day weekend, amny.com, Published 2023-05-26

May 22 - 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 2023-05-22

May 20 - Two vehicles collided on Van Wyck Expressway. The SUV struck the sedan’s right front bumper with its left rear. Two young female passengers suffered head and eye injuries. Driver distraction and unsafe lane changing caused the crash.

According to the police report, a 2003 SUV and a 2014 sedan collided while traveling north on Van Wyck Expressway. The SUV hit the sedan’s right front bumper with its left rear bumper. Two 20-year-old female passengers in the sedan were injured—one semiconscious with a head injury and minor bleeding, the other conscious with an eye contusion. The report lists driver inattention and unsafe lane changing as contributing factors. Both drivers were licensed men. The injured were passengers, not at fault. No ejections occurred. Vehicle damage was limited to bumpers.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4632548 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

May 16 - Senate backs S 775. The bill defines the ignition interlock monitor’s job. It forces offenders to install devices and obey court orders. Lawmakers act to keep repeat drunk drivers off the street.

Senate bill S 775, titled "Relates to the responsibilities of an ignition interlock monitor," passed committee votes on February 1, March 21, and May 16, 2023. The bill describes the monitor’s role and mandates compliance for those ordered to install ignition interlock devices. Primary sponsor Jeremy Cooney (District 56) led, joined by Nathalia Fernandez, Monica Martinez, and Shelley Mayer. The measure saw broad support, with senators voting yes across multiple sessions. The law aims to keep drivers with violations from endangering others by enforcing strict compliance with court-ordered ignition interlocks.

• File S 775, Open States, Published 2023-05-16

May 12 - A tractor truck slammed into the back of an SUV traveling north on Van Wyck Expressway. Two passengers in the SUV suffered whiplash and back injuries. The truck driver was distracted. Both vehicles sustained center-end damage.

According to the police report, a tractor truck and an SUV collided on the Van Wyck Expressway. The truck struck the center back end of the SUV while both were traveling north. Two SUV passengers, a 29-year-old woman and a 23-year-old man, were injured with back and neck whiplash but remained conscious and restrained by seat belts. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors for the crash. The truck driver failed to maintain attention, leading to the rear-end collision. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4629994 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

May 10 - A 51-year-old male driver lost consciousness while driving north on Van Wyck Expressway. The SUV struck an object on the right side. The driver suffered head injuries but was not ejected. Illness caused the crash, police say.

According to the police report, a 51-year-old male driver of a 2018 Honda SUV traveling north on Van Wyck Expressway lost consciousness due to illness. The vehicle impacted on the right side doors, damaging the right front quarter panel. The driver, who was wearing a lap belt and harness, sustained head injuries and was incoherent after the crash. The report lists 'Illness' and 'Lost Consciousness' as contributing factors. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved. The driver was licensed and the vehicle was going straight ahead before the impact.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4627394 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

May 5 - Sedan turned left on Roosevelt Avenue. Hit e-scooter head-on. Rider, a 29-year-old man, suffered head injury. Police cite driver inattention and alcohol. Impact was hard. Rider stayed conscious.

According to the police report, a sedan making a left turn on Roosevelt Avenue in Queens struck a westbound e-scooter. The e-scooter driver, a 29-year-old man, suffered a head contusion but remained conscious and was not ejected. Police listed driver inattention and alcohol involvement as contributing factors. The sedan's right front bumper hit the center front of the e-scooter. The report notes the e-scooter rider was not wearing safety equipment, but the crash stemmed from the sedan driver's errors. No blame is placed on the victim.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4636885 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Apr 28 - A sedan, moving too fast, smashed into an SUV’s rear on Grand Central Parkway near midnight. Metal twisted. A woman in the front seat bled from the head, semiconscious. The crash left the night scarred and silent.

A 2010 Infiniti sedan, traveling at unsafe speed, slammed into the rear of a KIA SUV on Grand Central Parkway just before midnight. According to the police report, 'A 2010 Infiniti sedan, speeding west, slammed into the rear of a KIA SUV. Metal crumpled. A 46-year-old woman, belted in the front seat, bled from the head. Semiconscious.' The woman, a front-seat passenger, suffered severe head bleeding and was semiconscious at the scene. Both vehicles were demolished. The police report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as the contributing factor. No other driver errors or contributing factors are noted in the data.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4624273 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Apr 25 - Two SUVs crashed head-to-tail on Grand Central Parkway. The male driver lost consciousness and was injured. Both vehicles sustained left-side damage. The driver was restrained but unconscious after impact. No pedestrians or cyclists involved.

According to the police report, two station wagons/SUVs collided on Grand Central Parkway. The male driver, age 60, was injured and lost consciousness during the crash. He was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. Both vehicles were traveling east, going straight ahead, when the collision occurred at the left rear bumper of one vehicle and the left front bumper of the other. The report lists 'Lost Consciousness' as a contributing factor but does not specify driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved in the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4623459 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Apr 12 - A 25-year-old man was hit while crossing a marked crosswalk on 131 Street near Fowler Avenue in Queens. The sedan, making a left turn, struck him with its front center. The pedestrian suffered a bruised shoulder and upper arm but remained conscious.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling east on 131 Street made a left turn and struck a 25-year-old male pedestrian crossing at a marked crosswalk near Fowler Avenue in Queens. The pedestrian was injured with contusions and bruises to his shoulder and upper arm. The report lists "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as a contributing factor by the driver. The point of impact was the vehicle's center front end. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted. The driver was licensed and operating a 2002 Jeep sedan with one occupant.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4622517 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Mar 30 - A pick-up truck struck the left side of a tanker on Van Wyck Expressway. Two occupants in the pick-up suffered head and neck injuries. The driver and passenger were restrained but shocked. Improper lane usage caused the crash.

According to the police report, a pick-up truck collided with a tanker on the Van Wyck Expressway. The pick-up truck driver, a 26-year-old male, suffered a head injury with minor bleeding. The 24-year-old female passenger complained of neck pain and nausea. Both were wearing lap belts and harnesses and were not ejected. The report lists 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as a contributing factor, indicating the pick-up truck driver failed to maintain proper lane control. The passenger's injuries were also linked to 'Following Too Closely.' The tanker was traveling straight north, while the pick-up truck impacted the tanker's left side doors. No other contributing factors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4616727 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Mar 23 - A pick-up truck struck a sedan from behind on Grand Central Parkway. The sedan driver, a 54-year-old man, suffered a facial contusion. Both vehicles traveled east. The crash caused center back-end damage to the sedan and front-end damage to the truck.

According to the police report, a pick-up truck collided with the rear of a sedan on Grand Central Parkway. The sedan's 54-year-old male driver was injured, sustaining a facial contusion but remained conscious and was not ejected. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead eastbound at the time of the crash. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The sedan sustained center back-end damage, while the pick-up truck had front-end damage. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4615073 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Mar 21 - 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 2023-03-21

Mar 21 - Senate backs S 775. The bill defines the ignition interlock monitor’s job. It forces offenders to install devices and obey court orders. Lawmakers act to keep repeat drunk drivers off the street.

Senate bill S 775, titled "Relates to the responsibilities of an ignition interlock monitor," passed committee votes on February 1, March 21, and May 16, 2023. The bill describes the monitor’s role and mandates compliance for those ordered to install ignition interlock devices. Primary sponsor Jeremy Cooney (District 56) led, joined by Nathalia Fernandez, Monica Martinez, and Shelley Mayer. The measure saw broad support, with senators voting yes across multiple sessions. The law aims to keep drivers with violations from endangering others by enforcing strict compliance with court-ordered ignition interlocks.

• File S 775, Open States, Published 2023-03-21

Mar 8 - Prospect Park’s East Drive gets a full overhaul. Fresh pavement replaces potholes. Cyclists and pedestrians gain wider, dedicated lanes. Cars lose ground. Officials call it a pilot for city parks. If it works, Central Park could be next.

On March 8, 2023, city officials announced a major redesign of Prospect Park’s East Drive. The project, not tied to a specific council bill, begins March 12 and is billed as an 18-month pilot. The main loop’s eastern stretch will be repaved and repainted, giving cyclists a 16-to-18-foot shared lane with authorized vehicles, flanked by two pedestrian lanes up to 14 feet wide. The city rejected a two-bike-lane alternative, citing pedestrian access needs. State Sen. Zellnor Myrie praised the upgrade, calling Prospect Park a treasure. Chief Public Realm Officer Ya-Ting Liu said, 'Re-examining how we design the roads in our park system is a perfect example of how we’re advancing the Mayor’s vision for quality public spaces throughout the city.' Officials stress the park is closed to private vehicles. The redesign aims to set a new standard for park safety and access across New York.

• New Prospect Park Road Redesign Paves the Way for Central Park, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2023-03-08