A Fly Wing moped veered east on Jamaica Avenue. The unlicensed driver lost control. A 62-year-old man in the sidecar was thrown out. His head hit the pavement. He died at the scene. No other vehicle made contact.

A deadly crash unfolded on Jamaica Avenue near 146th Street. According to the police report, a Fly Wing moped swerved east, reacting to an uninvolved vehicle. The moped driver was unlicensed. The sidecar passenger, a 62-year-old man, was ejected and suffered fatal head injuries. The report states, 'No helmet. No license. A 62-year-old man flew from the sidecar. His head struck pavement. He died in silence, chasing a vehicle that never touched him.' The contributing factor listed is 'Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle.' The data notes the passenger wore no helmet, but this is mentioned only after the driver’s errors. No other vehicles made contact. The crash left one dead.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4684466, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-21

A Ford sedan, moving too fast, struck a 22-year-old man on Avenue of the Americas. His body broke between parked SUVs. He died in the street, under cold city lights. Unsafe speed left no room for mercy. The city kept moving.

A 22-year-old man was killed when a Ford sedan, traveling at unsafe speed, struck him on Avenue of the Americas near West 39th Street. According to the police report, the sedan hit the pedestrian as he crossed the road, pinning his body between parked SUVs. The crash left him dead at the scene. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as the contributing factor. The data shows the sedan was going straight ahead when it struck the man. No errors or contributing factors are listed for the victim beyond his location and action. The deadly impact and speed of the vehicle defined the outcome.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4690315, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-21

A man rode north on the West Shore Expressway. He lost consciousness. The Harley surged forward. He flew from the bike, helmeted. His body struck the ground. Head trauma. Internal bleeding. He died alone beneath the Staten Island sky.

A 53-year-old man was killed while riding a Harley northbound on the West Shore Expressway. According to the police report, he lost consciousness and was ejected from the motorcycle. The report lists 'Illness' and 'Lost Consciousness' as contributing factors. The rider wore a helmet, but suffered fatal head trauma and internal injuries. No other vehicles or people were involved. The crash left one dead, a stark reminder of the dangers faced by those on two wheels.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4684468, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-21

City leaders cut ribbon on new protected bike lanes in Long Island City. Concrete curbs and daylighting shield cyclists from cars. Gaps persist at key intersections and bridge connections. Advocates demand more links and stronger barriers. Progress, but not enough.

On November 30, 2023, city officials unveiled new protected bike lanes along 11th Street, 44th Drive, and Jackson Avenue in Long Island City. The Department of Transportation, led by Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez, called the lanes 'life-saving' and said they fill a critical gap, connecting cyclists to the Queensboro and Pulaski bridges. The project follows years of advocacy, including a 2019 push by then-Council Member Jimmy Van Bramer. Laura Shepard of Transportation Alternatives praised the concrete curbs and daylighting but warned that gaps remain—especially at confusing intersections and near truck routes. Shepard urged DOT to add more physical barriers and expand the network, noting, 'It’s exciting, but we still need a lot more.' The new lanes mark progress, but the area’s vulnerable road users still face danger from incomplete connections and blocked paths.

• Eyes on the Street: Long Island City Bike Lanes Are a Good Start — But More Needed, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2023-11-30

A three-year-old boy died on College Point Boulevard. The child crossed outside the crosswalk. A southbound Infiniti sedan pulled from parking. Tinted windows. The car struck him head-on. His skull crushed on the asphalt. He died at the scene.

A three-year-old boy was killed on College Point Boulevard when a southbound Infiniti sedan, pulling out from parking, struck him head-on. According to the police report, the sedan had tinted windows and the driver held only a permit. The child crossed outside the crosswalk. The impact crushed his skull. The report lists 'Tinted Windows' as a contributing factor. The driver’s permit status is noted. No other injuries were reported. The boy died at the scene.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4683366, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-21

Four lawmakers unveiled a sweeping street safety plan for Western Queens. They demand protected bike lanes, more pedestrian space, daylighting, and traffic calming. The plan sets deadlines and calls for policy changes to curb deaths and injuries on dangerous streets.

On November 28, 2023, four city and state lawmakers released the Western Queens Street Safety Plan. The plan, not yet in formal bill stage, covers neighborhoods like Long Island City, Astoria, Elmhurst, and Jackson Heights. It calls for a 'protected bike lane network, more pedestrian space, a ban on parking near intersections, more space for micromobility users, and policy changes to improve safety.' Lawmakers demand these projects by 2029, including opening the Queensboro Bridge’s south outer roadway to pedestrians, redesigning 31st Avenue, and universal daylighting. The plan also pushes for automated enforcement, lower speed limits, higher fees for heavy vehicles, and bus lanes on every major route. The lawmakers’ statement reads: 'Even one death is too many, and these 13 tragedies have had a major impact on Western Queens residents.' Their plan aims to hold officials accountable and make streets safer for pedestrians and cyclists.

• Pols Detail ‘Road Map’ For Safe Streets in Western Queens, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2023-11-28

A moped and taxi slammed head-on on Northern Boulevard. Metal shrieked. The 59-year-old moped rider, helmeted, died from massive facial injuries. The street fell silent. Inexperience and improper lane use drove the fatal impact.

A deadly crash unfolded on Northern Boulevard near 29th Street in Queens. A moped and a taxi collided head-on. The 59-year-old moped rider, wearing a helmet, was killed by severe facial injuries. According to the police report, 'Inexperience steered the crash.' The report lists 'Driver Inexperience' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as contributing factors. The moped and taxi both suffered front-end damage. No injuries to the taxi driver were reported. The crash highlights the lethal consequences when driver errors—specifically inexperience and improper lane use—combine on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4682752, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-21

A Lexus SUV hit a 36-year-old man head-on on Bruckner Expressway. The man died at the scene. The driver kept straight. The road stayed quiet. Blood marked the asphalt. The night swallowed the sound.

A 36-year-old pedestrian was killed when an eastbound Lexus SUV struck him head-on on Bruckner Expressway. According to the police report, the man was in the roadway, not at an intersection, when the SUV hit him with its center front end. The victim suffered severe lacerations and died at the scene. The report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' The driver was licensed and continued straight ahead before the crash. No driver errors are specified in the data. The crash left the road silent and the victim alone in the dark.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4683234, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-21

A dump truck rolled down Avenue P. A 77-year-old woman crossed at East 19th. The truck’s front end struck her. She died at the scene. The driver kept going straight. The truck showed no damage. The street stayed silent.

A 77-year-old woman was killed at the corner of Avenue P and East 19th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a dump truck rolled east and struck her with its front end as she crossed the intersection. She suffered fatal crush injuries and died at the scene. The truck showed no damage. The driver continued straight after the crash. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors were detailed in the data. The victim was a pedestrian at the intersection. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4683230, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-21

A sedan struck a moped from behind on Fox Street near Intervale Avenue. The 23-year-old moped rider was thrown to the pavement, bleeding and unconscious. The sedan’s front end crumpled. The street held the rider’s body as daylight faded.

A deadly crash unfolded on Fox Street near Intervale Avenue. According to the police report, a sedan traveling south struck a moped from behind. The 23-year-old moped rider was ejected and landed on the pavement, suffering severe bleeding and losing consciousness. He died from his injuries. The sedan’s front end was crushed in the impact. Police cited 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors. The report notes the moped rider was not wearing a helmet, but only after listing the driver’s errors. The crash highlights the lethal consequences when drivers ignore speed limits and traffic controls.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4683237, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-21

A GMC SUV left Whitestone Expressway near 20th Avenue. The driver, 71, lost consciousness and died. His passenger, 68, was crushed. Two pedestrians, 23 and 66, were struck off-road. The crash left bodies broken. The road bore the scars.

A GMC SUV traveling north on Whitestone Expressway near 20th Avenue veered off course. According to the police report, the 71-year-old driver lost consciousness and died at the scene. His 68-year-old passenger suffered crush injuries. Two pedestrians, ages 23 and 66, were struck off the roadway and injured. The police report lists 'Lost Consciousness' as the contributing factor in the crash. The SUV’s right front bumper took the impact. No other driver errors are noted in the report. The pedestrians were not in the roadway when struck. The crash left four people hurt or dead, all caught in the path of a vehicle out of control.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4682168, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-21

A Jeep rear-ended a diesel truck on Atlantic Avenue. The SUV’s front crumpled. The truck barely moved. An 88-year-old woman, belted in the front seat, died inside the wreck. She never made it out. Impact was sudden. Death was total.

A Jeep SUV struck the rear of a diesel tractor truck on Atlantic Avenue near Clinton Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, 'A Jeep rear-ended a diesel truck. The SUV’s front folded. The truck barely moved. An 88-year-old woman, belted in the front seat, died. Her body shattered inside the car. She never got out.' The crash killed the elderly front-seat passenger. The report lists 'Following Too Closely' as a contributing factor. The passenger was wearing a lap belt and harness. No driver errors by the truck operator are listed. The force of the collision left the SUV destroyed at the front, while the truck sustained rear-end damage but remained largely unmoved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4681770, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-21

A Subaru turned right at Bay Parkway and 79th. The bumper hit a man’s head as he crossed. Blood pooled on the cold street. He died before sunrise. The street was empty. The city kept moving.

A 56-year-old man was killed at the corner of Bay Parkway and 79th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a Subaru SUV turned right at 6:03 a.m. and struck the pedestrian in the head with its bumper. The man was crossing against the signal. He died at the scene. The report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors such as failure to yield or distraction are noted in the data. The impact was to the right front bumper of the vehicle. The crash left blood on the pavement before dawn.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4681712, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-21

Berry Street in Brooklyn is now a two-way bike boulevard. The city flipped traffic, painted intersections, and built barriers. Cars are fewer. Pedestrians and cyclists move safer. Residents see more space. Some confusion remains. Advocates want more streets like this.

On November 21, 2023, the Department of Transportation (DOT) completed a permanent redesign of Berry Street in north Brooklyn. The project, described as a 'model for other streets,' included flipping one-way traffic, coral paint at intersections, curb extensions, and barriers to keep drivers out. The redesign faced delays from supply chain issues and local opposition. Brent Bovenzi, a volunteer with the North Brooklyn Open Streets Community Coalition, praised the changes, saying, 'Ultimately all of those physical things are what every local street in this city should have.' Residents like David Burgos noted, 'It did lower the traffic.' The street now has two-way bike markings, lower speed limits, and expanded pedestrian space. Advocates urge further improvements and expansion. DOT will monitor and adjust as needed.

• EYES ON THE STREET: Berry Street Bike Boulevard Is a Model for Low-Traffic Streets, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2023-11-21

A father mourns his daughter, killed by a reckless driver. He credits Streetsblog for exposing the truth. The site demands driver accountability and safer streets. His loss is not isolated. It is part of a deadly pattern. He urges action for all.

On November 21, 2023, Hsi-Pei Liao issued a public statement marking the World Day of Remembrance for the Victims of Traffic Violence. Liao’s daughter, Allison, was killed in 2013 by a reckless driver while walking with her grandmother. The matter highlights, in Liao’s words, 'Streetsblog opened my eyes to a different way of looking at our streets.' He credits Streetsblog for exposing the city’s failure to protect children and for demanding driver accountability. Liao urges support for Streetsblog’s mission to transform city streets into safer spaces for everyone. This advocacy statement underscores the need for media that centers victims and pushes for systemic change.

• Victim’s Dad: ‘Streetsblog Changed My Perspective Forever’, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2023-11-21

A sedan slammed head-on into an SUV on Claremont Parkway. The Hyundai’s front crumpled. The 26-year-old woman behind the wheel died alone. No passengers. No escape. The SUV showed no damage. Night fell heavy on the Bronx.

A 26-year-old woman driving a 2012 Hyundai sedan struck an SUV head-on near 495 Claremont Parkway in the Bronx. According to the police report, her car crumpled at the front. She was the only occupant and died at the scene. The SUV sustained no damage and had no reported injuries. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The woman was not wearing a seatbelt, as noted in the data, but no other factors are cited. The crash left one dead and highlighted the violence of head-on impacts on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4680996, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-21

A Hyundai drifted down 164 Street. The driver, 66, lost consciousness. His car struck a parked Honda. His chest hit the belt. The street went silent. He died at the scene. No one else was hurt.

A 66-year-old man driving a Hyundai south on 164 Street lost consciousness at the wheel. According to the police report, his car drifted forward and struck a parked Honda sedan. The impact crushed his chest against the seatbelt. The report lists 'Lost Consciousness' as the contributing factor. The driver was killed in the crash. No other injuries were reported. The parked Honda was unoccupied at the time. The police report does not list any other contributing factors or mention helmet or signal use.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4680918, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-21

Metal screamed on the Long Island Expressway. A sedan merged east. A 23-year-old woman flew from the back seat and died. Her friend, 22, crushed in front, survived. Police found alcohol involved. The road was unforgiving. The night ended in blood.

A deadly crash tore through the Long Island Expressway at 4:29 a.m. A sedan merged eastbound. According to the police report, 'A 23-year-old woman, unbelted in the back, flew from the car and died. Her friend, 22, crushed in the front seat, lived. Alcohol was involved.' The crash involved a sedan and two SUVs, all traveling east. The report lists 'Alcohol Involvement' as a contributing factor. No other driver errors are specified. The 23-year-old woman was ejected and killed. The 22-year-old front passenger suffered crush injuries but survived. The police report does not list helmet or signal use as factors. The toll: one life lost, another scarred, and a road marked by reckless speed and alcohol.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4681105, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-21

A car struck a 32-year-old woman head-on in the dark on Bruckner Expressway. She was not at a crosswalk. The impact crushed her body. No driver named. The road stayed silent after she fell.

A 32-year-old woman was killed when a southbound car hit her head-on on Bruckner Expressway. According to the police report, she was not at an intersection when the crash happened. The report lists her location as 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Not at Intersection' and her action as 'Other Actions in Roadway.' The car struck her with its center front end. The police report marks the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver information is provided. The woman suffered fatal injuries to her entire body. No other injuries were reported. The scene remained quiet after the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4681104, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-21

Metal tore on Belt Parkway. A sedan hit hard. A 57-year-old woman in the front seat died from head wounds. A baby behind the wheel survived, bleeding. The crash left the road stained and silent. Failure to yield cut a life short.

A deadly crash erupted on Belt Parkway. According to the police report, a sedan struck with force. A 57-year-old woman riding in the front passenger seat died from head injuries. An infant in the driver’s seat survived with crush wounds. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor. Multiple vehicles were involved, including sedans and SUVs. The scene was chaotic, metal twisted, and lives changed in seconds. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report. The system failed to protect its most vulnerable. The toll: one woman dead, a child injured, and a city left with another scar.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4680397, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-21