About these crash totals
Counts come from NYC police crash reports (NYC Open Data). We sum all crashes, injuries, and deaths for this area across the selected time window shown on the card. Injury severity follows the official definitions in the NYPD dataset.
- Crashes: number of police‑reported collisions (all road users).
- All injuries: total injured people in those crashes.
- Moderate / Serious: subcategories reported by officers (e.g., broken bones vs. life‑threatening trauma).
- Deaths: people who died due to a crash.
Notes: Police reports can be corrected after initial publication. Minor incidents without a police report are not included.
Close▸ Killed 25
▸ Crush Injuries 15
▸ Amputation 2
▸ Severe Bleeding 17
▸ Severe Lacerations 8
▸ Concussion 18
▸ Whiplash 90
▸ Contusion/Bruise 209
▸ Abrasion 92
▸ Pain/Nausea 43
About this chart
We group pedestrian injuries and deaths by the vehicle type that struck them (as recorded in police reports). Use the dropdown to view totals, serious injuries, or deaths.
- Trucks/Buses, SUVs/Cars, Mopeds, and Bikes reflect the reporting categories in the crash dataset.
- Counts include people on foot only; crashes with no injured pedestrians are not shown here.
Notes: Police classification can change during investigations. Small categories may have year-to-year variance.
CloseAbout these numbers
These totals count vehicles with at least the shown number of camera‑issued speeding violations (school‑zone speed cameras) in any rolling 12‑month window in this district. Totals are summed from 2022 to the present for this geography.
- ≥ 6 (6+): advocates’ standard for repeat speeding offenders who should face escalating consequences.
- ≥ 16 (16+): threshold in the current edited bill awaiting State Senate action.
Caught Speeding Recently in Precinct 104
- 2025 Black BMW Suburban (LKJ4511) – 40 times • 1 in last 90d here
- 2024 White Subaru Suburban (LAA4692) – 20 times • 1 in last 90d here
- 2021 Blue Dodge Sedan (LFJ1130) – 15 times • 1 in last 90d here
- 2022 White RAM Pickup (JPA2060) – 15 times • 2 in last 90d here
- 2019 Me/Be Sedan (LFV0188) – 14 times • 1 in last 90d here
About this list
This ranks vehicles by the number of NYC school‑zone speed‑camera violations they received in the last 12 months anywhere in the city. The smaller note shows how many times the same plate was caught in this area in the last 90 days.
Camera violations are issued by NYC DOT’s program. Counts reflect issued tickets and may omit dismissed or pending cases. Plate text is shown verbatim as recorded.
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Precinct 104: Late afternoon on Onderdonk and Palmetto
Precinct 104: Jan 1, 2022 - Nov 1, 2025
A bicyclist and a driver met at Onderdonk Avenue and Palmetto Street in the late afternoon. Police recorded the cyclist injured and the driver going straight on Oct 27 (CrashID 4853232).
This Week
- Two people walking were hurt just after dawn on Oct 23; police list a truck among the vehicles involved here (CrashID 4852810).
- On Oct 16, at Maurice Avenue and Borden Avenue, a truck driver started from parking and a person walking was killed here (CrashID 4850347).
The ledger in 104
Since 2022, Precinct 104 has logged 24 deaths, 3,681 injuries, and 6,539 crashes (NYC Open Data). This year to date, crashes fell from 1,382 to 1,246, but deaths doubled from 3 to 6, and serious injuries rose from 11 to 20 (same source).
Trucks loom large in the worst outcomes for people on foot. In this precinct’s records, trucks were involved in 5 pedestrian deaths since 2022 (NYC Open Data).
Corners that keep breaking people
One stretch stands out: 80 Street has seen 3 deaths and 22 injuries since 2022 (precinct rollup from NYC Open Data). City records also tie severe harm to the Long Island Expressway and Jackie Robinson Parkway corridors in this command (same source).
The hour matters. The 4 PM hour is the deadliest in these logs, with 4 deaths recorded there since 2022 (NYC Open Data).
What police wrote down
Police cited a driver’s failure to yield when the cyclist went down at Onderdonk and Palmetto on Oct 27 here. On Oct 11, 2023, at 60 Road and Fresh Pond Road, a driver making a right turn killed a 75‑year‑old woman; officers recorded failure to yield in that case too (CrashID 4669744). On Apr 19, 2025, a cyclist was killed on Juniper Blvd North; police listed “traffic control disregarded” by those involved (CrashID 4807280).
Make the dangerous moves hard to do
The fixes are known and local. Hardened right turns and daylighting at 80 Street and other recurring sites. Leading pedestrian intervals and protected crossings along truck routes like Maurice Avenue. Targeted truck enforcement at the afternoon peak.
Then make the citywide changes that stop the worst harm. Lower speeds save lives. Mandate speed limiters for repeat camera violators. Those actions are laid out now in our citywide call to action here.
Who answers for 104
Your electeds for this command are Council Member Joann Ariola, Assembly Member Andrew Hevesi, and State Senator Michael Gianaris. The record here does not document their positions on speed limit reductions or on the Stop Super Speeders bill; their phones do. The state can pass the speed‑limiter bill. The city can set safer speeds. Ask them to do it. Start here.
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Citations
▸ Citations
- Motor Vehicle Collisions – Crashes - Persons dataset, Vehicles dataset , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-01
Other Representatives
Assembly Member Andrew Hevesi
District 28
Council Member Joann Ariola
District 32
State Senator Michael Gianaris
District 12
▸ Other Geographies
Precinct 104 Police Precinct 104 sits in Queens, District 32, AD 28, SD 12.
It contains Queens CB5, Maspeth, Ridgewood, Glendale, Middle Village, Mount Olivet & All Faiths Cemeteries, Middle Village Cemetery, St. John Cemetery, Highland Park-Cypress Hills Cemeteries (North).
▸ See also
Traffic Safety Timeline for Police Precinct 104
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SUV strikes pedestrian on Flushing Avenue▸Aug 25 - An eastbound SUV hit a man on Flushing Avenue near 61-10. The front end took the blow. The pedestrian suffered a head injury and abrasions. He was conscious. The driver stayed. Another occupant listed, injuries unclear.
According to the police report, an eastbound 2012 Jeep SUV traveling straight struck a 42-year-old male pedestrian near 61-10 Flushing Ave in Queens. The SUV’s center front end was the point of impact and damage. The pedestrian sustained a head injury and abrasion and was conscious. The report lists injuries for two vehicle occupants as unspecified. Contributing factors are recorded as Unspecified for all parties, offering no stated cause. The data places the pedestrian “Not at Intersection” and “Crossing, No Signal, or Crosswalk.” The driver was licensed and remained on scene. No specific driver errors such as Failure to Yield or Unsafe Speed are cited in the report.
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Unsafe Speed in Queens Four-Car Crash▸Aug 24 - Drivers in two sedans and two SUVs collided on Maurice Ave at 56 Ave in Queens. Two passengers and a driver were injured. Police recorded unsafe speed by a driver.
Drivers in two sedans and two SUVs collided eastbound on Maurice Ave at 56 Ave in Queens. Two passengers were hurt: a 30-year-old woman with lower-leg injuries and a 34-year-old woman with whole-body pain. A 26-year-old male driver suffered a head injury. Others were listed with unspecified injuries. According to the police report, "Unsafe Speed" was a contributing factor. Police recorded unsafe speed by a driver. Pre-crash entries show several cars starting in traffic and one going straight ahead, all eastbound. Damage ran from center front to back ends across the line. The record lists two Hondas and two SUVs, one registered in New Jersey.
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Permit-driver Audi hits 37-year-old pedestrian▸Aug 24 - The driver of a northbound Audi struck a 37-year-old man crossing St. Nicholas Avenue. He suffered lower-leg trauma and internal pain. Police recorded pedestrian confusion and crossing against the signal. The driver held a permit.
A driver of a northbound 2022 Audi sedan struck a 37-year-old man on St. Nicholas Avenue in Queens. The pedestrian was conscious and complained of internal pain. He suffered injuries to his knee, lower leg and foot. The driver was the sole occupant and was unhurt. According to the police report, "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" was listed as the contributing factor and the pedestrian was "Crossing Against Signal." No driver errors were recorded in the data. The driver held only a permit. Point of impact and damage were the vehicle's left front quarter panel.
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Alcohol crash injures teen passengers▸Aug 24 - Eastbound SUV hit on Union Turnpike. Parked cars clipped. Teen riders hurt. Front passenger hurt. Two drivers involved. Police flag alcohol. Metal, glass, and sirens on 88th Street.
An eastbound Mercedes SUV going straight on Union Turnpike at 88th Street struck a westbound Jeep SUV and also clipped parked vehicles. A 16-year-old rear passenger, a 15-year-old rear passenger, a 50-year-old front passenger, and a 55-year-old driver were injured. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Alcohol Involvement.” The data list no rider or pedestrian errors. The record shows multiple vehicles with right‑front impacts and parked cars hit, marking poor driver control consistent with the cited alcohol involvement. No helmet or signal issues are noted in the report.
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Distracted Sedan Strikes Cyclist on Grand▸Aug 24 - A sedan hit a southbound cyclist on Grand Ave near the Queens Midtown Expressway. The 50-year-old man was ejected, semiconscious with head trauma and minor bleeding. Police cited driver inattention.
According to the police report, contributing factors included "Driver Inattention/Distraction." A sedan and a bicycle collided on Grand Ave at the Queens Midtown Expressway in Queens. The bicyclist, a 50-year-old man, was ejected and found semiconscious with a head injury and minor bleeding. Police data also lists "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" for the bicyclist after the driver factor. The sedan was traveling east; the bicycle was traveling south. Both were reported as going straight ahead. The sedan's point of impact is recorded as the left side doors, and the report records Driver Inattention/Distraction for the sedan's driver.
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Distracted driver injures woman in Queens▸Aug 23 - A sedan ran east on Cooper Ave. The front end hit. A 57-year-old driver was hurt in the chest. Shock set in. The scene sat in Queens silence. Distraction did the damage. Streets bear the weight.
A 2019 Acura sedan traveling east struck with a center front-end impact near 80-00 Cooper Ave in Queens. One 57-year-old female driver was injured with chest trauma. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Driver Inattention/Distraction.” The data flags driver inattention and distraction for both the driver and registrant. No other road users are listed as struck, but the crash shows front-end damage and an injured occupant. This is another case where driver inattention turns motion into harm on a neighborhood street.
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Driver backs into parked SUV in Maspeth▸Aug 21 - SUV reversed and slammed a parked car on 80th Street in Queens. The back end hit. Three occupants hurt. The street bore the impact. Backing Unsafely led the crash.
A vehicle reversed southeast on 80th Street near 60-12 and struck a parked 2017 Honda SUV. Three people were injured, including a 75-year-old male driver listed in shock and two occupants with unspecified injuries. According to the police report, the primary contributing factor was “Backing Unsafely.” The data shows the reversing vehicle’s point of impact at the center back end, with the parked SUV hit at the center front end. Driver error is clear: Backing Unsafely appears for all listed persons and in the vehicle’s pre-crash action as Backing. No other contributing factors are documented beyond “Unspecified.”
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Unlicensed motorcyclist hit by northbound sedan▸Aug 21 - Northbound Chevy struck a southbound motorcycle in Maspeth. The bike was demolished. The rider, 43, was injured and partially ejected. A parked Audi took a glancing hit. Police cite driver inexperience.
A northbound 2024 Chevy sedan hit a southbound 2024 JIAJU motorcycle near 59-12 61 St in Queens. The motorcycle was demolished. The 43-year-old male rider was injured and partially ejected. A parked 2007 Audi sedan was also struck on the left rear. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Driver Inexperience.” The crash data lists the motorcycle operator as unlicensed. The report shows the Chevy’s center front end as the point of impact and notes damage consistent with a frontal strike. The motorcycle rider’s helmet status appears only as a data field label and is not cited as a cause in the report.
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Pickup U-turn slams northbound moped▸Aug 18 - On Fresh Pond Road at Linden, a southbound pickup swung a U-turn into a northbound moped. The rider was ejected and hurt. Metal wins. Flesh pays.
A southbound Ford pickup making a U-turn on Fresh Pond Road at Linden Street struck a northbound moped. The moped rider, a 27-year-old man, was ejected and injured. According to the police report “pre crash: Making U Turn” for the pickup and “Going Straight Ahead” for the moped. The report lists contributing factors as “Unspecified.” The pickup’s point of impact was the right front quarter panel; the moped’s was the center front end. Driver actions placed a turning truck across a through rider’s path on a busy Queens corridor. No other contributing factors were recorded in the data.
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SUV turns into cyclist on Woodward▸Aug 17 - An SUV cut left on Woodward and met a bike. Metal swung. A rider went down. She bled at the knee and stayed conscious. The driver sat belted and unhurt. Sirens filled Ridgewood air.
A westbound SUV making a left turn on Woodward Ave at Troutman St collided with a westbound bicyclist. The cyclist, a 31-year-old woman, suffered a knee and lower-leg injury and remained conscious. The SUV driver, a 48-year-old man, was uninjured. According to the police report, the sole listed factor was “Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion.” The SUV’s action—turning left across the cyclist’s path—created the conflict that led to impact at the SUV’s left-side doors and the bike’s front end. The cyclist was reported with “Helmet Only (In-Line Skater/Bicyclist)” after the driver’s turning movement is noted. This crash underscores how a left-turning SUV can endanger a person on a bike moving straight.
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Honda Driver T-bones Toyota; Teen Hurt▸Aug 17 - A northbound Honda driver struck the right side of a southbound Toyota at 63 Ave and 82 Pl in Queens. The Toyota’s 27-year-old driver suffered neck injury and whiplash; a 14-year-old rear passenger was injured. Police recorded Traffic Control Disregarded and Driver Inattention/Distraction.
The driver of a northbound Honda struck the right-side doors of a southbound Toyota at 63 Ave and 82 Pl in Queens. The Toyota’s 27-year-old driver suffered a neck injury and complained of whiplash. A 14-year-old left rear passenger was also injured. According to the police report, the contributing factors were "Traffic Control Disregarded" and "Driver Inattention/Distraction." Police recorded those driver errors for the crash. The Honda’s center-front end struck the Toyota’s right-side doors; vehicle damage entries list center-front and right-side-door damage consistent with that impact. The report lists no other contributing factors.
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SUV clips cyclist on Himrod Street▸Aug 14 - An SUV cut too close and hit a northbound cyclist on Himrod Street. The rider went down, hurt and in shock. Police list distraction and close passing. Queens pavement took the blow. The SUV rolled on with no damage.
A northbound SUV struck a northbound bicyclist near 1718 Himrod St in Queens. The cyclist suffered back pain and shock. According to the police report, contributing factors were “Driver Inattention/Distraction” and “Passing Too Closely.” These driver errors put the rider on the ground. Vehicle data show a left front bumper impact to the SUV and a rear impact to the bike. The SUV had no reported damage; the cyclist was injured. The report also notes the cyclist wore a helmet, but that detail comes after the driver’s failures listed by police.
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Speeding Car Slams Coffee Truck, Kills Two▸Aug 12 - A speeding car tore through a stop sign in Astoria, struck a parked coffee truck, killed two men on foot, and left wreckage and grief behind.
ABC7 reported on August 12, 2025, that an 84-year-old driver sped through a stop sign at 19th Avenue and 42nd Street, crashing into a parked coffee truck and striking two men. Both pedestrians, ages 41 and 70, died. The Toyota then spun and hit a Volvo making a U-turn. Witness George Giakoumis said the car was "going at least 60+ miles an hour just right through the stop sign." The crash highlights persistent speeding and dangerous driving at this Astoria intersection. The article notes the area is "prone to speeding and racing," raising questions about street safety and enforcement.
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Speeding Car Slams Coffee Truck, Kills Two,
ABC7,
Published 2025-08-12
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BMW turning left hits woman pedestrian▸Aug 11 - A BMW turned left on Cypress and struck a woman in the crosswalk. She crossed with the signal. The car’s nose took her down. She was hurt and conscious. Failure to yield in broad daylight on Palmetto’s corner.
A BMW sedan making a left at Cypress Ave and Palmetto St struck a pedestrian who was crossing with the signal. The woman suffered a back injury and was conscious at the scene. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.” The vehicle’s point of impact was the center front end, consistent with a left-turn hit. The data also lists “Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion,” but the pedestrian was in the crosswalk with the signal. Driver errors led. This was in Queens, within the 104th Precinct, at 12:50 p.m.
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Dump Truck Rear-Ends Sedan on LIE▸Aug 11 - A westbound dump truck rear-ended a westbound sedan on the Long Island Expressway. Two women in the sedan were injured; a 29-year-old front passenger suffered crush injuries and the 42-year-old driver suffered back injuries.
A westbound dump truck struck the center back end of a westbound sedan on the Long Island Expressway in Queens. Two sedan occupants were injured: a 29-year-old front passenger with crush injuries and a 42-year-old driver with back injuries. According to the police report, the contributing factors were “Traffic Control Disregarded,” “Unsafe Lane Changing,” and “Oversized Vehicle.” The sedan showed left rear bumper damage; the truck had center front-end damage consistent with a rear impact. Police listed the driver errors above. No pedestrians or cyclists were reported; the sedan passengers bore the harm.
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Driver hits man off roadway on 60 Ave▸Aug 10 - A driver hit a 33-year-old man off the roadway on 60 Ave in Queens. He stayed conscious. His knee, lower leg, and foot were hurt. Police list no driver errors.
A driver hit a 33-year-old man walking off the roadway on 60 Ave in Queens. He was a pedestrian, not in the street. He stayed conscious. He suffered injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. According to the police report, the pedestrian was not in the roadway at the time of the crash. The report lists no driver errors or contributing factors. Police did not record failure to yield, distraction, speeding, or impairment. The report lists the vehicle type as unspecified and notes no direction of travel. It provides no information on the driver. No further details appear in the report.
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Distracted northbound sedans collide on Woodhaven▸Aug 9 - Two northbound sedans slammed together on Woodhaven Boulevard at 66th Avenue. Front to back. Hard stop. One driver suffered neck injuries. Police cite distraction. The street did what it always does: punish the smallest mistake.
Two sedans, both heading north on Woodhaven Boulevard at 66 Avenue, collided front to back. The BMW struck the Toyota’s center back end, injuring the Toyota’s 26-year-old driver, who reported neck pain. According to the police report, the listed contributing factor was “Driver Inattention/Distraction.” That points to a preventable lapse behind the wheel. No pedestrian or cyclist injuries were recorded in the file. Vehicle damage aligns with a rear impact: center front end to center back end. No other contributing factors were specified in the person records. The report lists one injured occupant and another with unspecified status.
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Astoria Bike Lane Lawsuit Challenges Safety▸Aug 8 - Businesses sued to block protected bike lanes on 31st Street. DOT stands firm. Two killed, 190 injured here since 2020. The street stays dangerous. The fight is over space, speed, and who gets to survive.
Streetsblog NYC (2025-08-08) reports that Astoria businesses sued to stop a DOT project adding protected bike lanes and traffic calming to 31st Street. The suit claims the redesign would "jeopardize" safety and hinder emergency access, despite DOT data showing 190 injuries and two deaths in the area since 2020. DOT says the project targets "unpredictable vehicle movements" and double parking, with design elements "found on streets across the city." The agency says it incorporated feedback from 90% of local businesses. The legal fight spotlights tension between safety improvements and business concerns, as the corridor ranks among Queens' most crash-prone.
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Astoria Bike Lane Lawsuit Challenges Safety,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-08
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Driver's U-Turn Hits Moped on Fresh Pond Road▸Aug 3 - Driver swung a U-turn across Fresh Pond Road at Linden. Hit a moped going straight. Rider, 30, bled from a leg and was partly ejected. Police recorded Turning Improperly and Failure to Yield.
A driver in an SUV made a U-turn on Fresh Pond Road at Linden Street in Queens and hit a southbound moped going straight. The moped driver, a 30-year-old man, suffered a serious leg injury with severe bleeding and was partially ejected. "According to the police report, the SUV driver was making a U-turn when he hit the moped." Police recorded Turning Improperly and Failure to Yield Right-of-Way by the driver. Impact was to the SUV’s front and the rear of the moped. Records show the SUV driver held a permit. The rider wore a helmet, as noted in the report.
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Distracted Drivers Crash on Jackie Robinson Parkway▸Aug 2 - Two drivers crashed on Jackie Robinson Parkway in Queens. Both were distracted. A driver and a right-rear passenger suffered neck injuries. Left-rear to right-front hit. Metal buckled. Sirens split the night.
Both drivers, traveling northeast, crashed on Jackie Robinson Parkway in Queens at 10:55 p.m. Two were injured: a 48-year-old driver and a 36-year-old right-rear passenger, both reporting neck pain and whiplash. According to the police report, both drivers were distracted at the time of impact; police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction for each vehicle. The contact was the right-front of one sedan into the left-rear of the other. Both drivers were licensed. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
Aug 25 - An eastbound SUV hit a man on Flushing Avenue near 61-10. The front end took the blow. The pedestrian suffered a head injury and abrasions. He was conscious. The driver stayed. Another occupant listed, injuries unclear.
According to the police report, an eastbound 2012 Jeep SUV traveling straight struck a 42-year-old male pedestrian near 61-10 Flushing Ave in Queens. The SUV’s center front end was the point of impact and damage. The pedestrian sustained a head injury and abrasion and was conscious. The report lists injuries for two vehicle occupants as unspecified. Contributing factors are recorded as Unspecified for all parties, offering no stated cause. The data places the pedestrian “Not at Intersection” and “Crossing, No Signal, or Crosswalk.” The driver was licensed and remained on scene. No specific driver errors such as Failure to Yield or Unsafe Speed are cited in the report.
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Unsafe Speed in Queens Four-Car Crash▸Aug 24 - Drivers in two sedans and two SUVs collided on Maurice Ave at 56 Ave in Queens. Two passengers and a driver were injured. Police recorded unsafe speed by a driver.
Drivers in two sedans and two SUVs collided eastbound on Maurice Ave at 56 Ave in Queens. Two passengers were hurt: a 30-year-old woman with lower-leg injuries and a 34-year-old woman with whole-body pain. A 26-year-old male driver suffered a head injury. Others were listed with unspecified injuries. According to the police report, "Unsafe Speed" was a contributing factor. Police recorded unsafe speed by a driver. Pre-crash entries show several cars starting in traffic and one going straight ahead, all eastbound. Damage ran from center front to back ends across the line. The record lists two Hondas and two SUVs, one registered in New Jersey.
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Permit-driver Audi hits 37-year-old pedestrian▸Aug 24 - The driver of a northbound Audi struck a 37-year-old man crossing St. Nicholas Avenue. He suffered lower-leg trauma and internal pain. Police recorded pedestrian confusion and crossing against the signal. The driver held a permit.
A driver of a northbound 2022 Audi sedan struck a 37-year-old man on St. Nicholas Avenue in Queens. The pedestrian was conscious and complained of internal pain. He suffered injuries to his knee, lower leg and foot. The driver was the sole occupant and was unhurt. According to the police report, "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" was listed as the contributing factor and the pedestrian was "Crossing Against Signal." No driver errors were recorded in the data. The driver held only a permit. Point of impact and damage were the vehicle's left front quarter panel.
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Alcohol crash injures teen passengers▸Aug 24 - Eastbound SUV hit on Union Turnpike. Parked cars clipped. Teen riders hurt. Front passenger hurt. Two drivers involved. Police flag alcohol. Metal, glass, and sirens on 88th Street.
An eastbound Mercedes SUV going straight on Union Turnpike at 88th Street struck a westbound Jeep SUV and also clipped parked vehicles. A 16-year-old rear passenger, a 15-year-old rear passenger, a 50-year-old front passenger, and a 55-year-old driver were injured. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Alcohol Involvement.” The data list no rider or pedestrian errors. The record shows multiple vehicles with right‑front impacts and parked cars hit, marking poor driver control consistent with the cited alcohol involvement. No helmet or signal issues are noted in the report.
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Distracted Sedan Strikes Cyclist on Grand▸Aug 24 - A sedan hit a southbound cyclist on Grand Ave near the Queens Midtown Expressway. The 50-year-old man was ejected, semiconscious with head trauma and minor bleeding. Police cited driver inattention.
According to the police report, contributing factors included "Driver Inattention/Distraction." A sedan and a bicycle collided on Grand Ave at the Queens Midtown Expressway in Queens. The bicyclist, a 50-year-old man, was ejected and found semiconscious with a head injury and minor bleeding. Police data also lists "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" for the bicyclist after the driver factor. The sedan was traveling east; the bicycle was traveling south. Both were reported as going straight ahead. The sedan's point of impact is recorded as the left side doors, and the report records Driver Inattention/Distraction for the sedan's driver.
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Distracted driver injures woman in Queens▸Aug 23 - A sedan ran east on Cooper Ave. The front end hit. A 57-year-old driver was hurt in the chest. Shock set in. The scene sat in Queens silence. Distraction did the damage. Streets bear the weight.
A 2019 Acura sedan traveling east struck with a center front-end impact near 80-00 Cooper Ave in Queens. One 57-year-old female driver was injured with chest trauma. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Driver Inattention/Distraction.” The data flags driver inattention and distraction for both the driver and registrant. No other road users are listed as struck, but the crash shows front-end damage and an injured occupant. This is another case where driver inattention turns motion into harm on a neighborhood street.
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Driver backs into parked SUV in Maspeth▸Aug 21 - SUV reversed and slammed a parked car on 80th Street in Queens. The back end hit. Three occupants hurt. The street bore the impact. Backing Unsafely led the crash.
A vehicle reversed southeast on 80th Street near 60-12 and struck a parked 2017 Honda SUV. Three people were injured, including a 75-year-old male driver listed in shock and two occupants with unspecified injuries. According to the police report, the primary contributing factor was “Backing Unsafely.” The data shows the reversing vehicle’s point of impact at the center back end, with the parked SUV hit at the center front end. Driver error is clear: Backing Unsafely appears for all listed persons and in the vehicle’s pre-crash action as Backing. No other contributing factors are documented beyond “Unspecified.”
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Unlicensed motorcyclist hit by northbound sedan▸Aug 21 - Northbound Chevy struck a southbound motorcycle in Maspeth. The bike was demolished. The rider, 43, was injured and partially ejected. A parked Audi took a glancing hit. Police cite driver inexperience.
A northbound 2024 Chevy sedan hit a southbound 2024 JIAJU motorcycle near 59-12 61 St in Queens. The motorcycle was demolished. The 43-year-old male rider was injured and partially ejected. A parked 2007 Audi sedan was also struck on the left rear. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Driver Inexperience.” The crash data lists the motorcycle operator as unlicensed. The report shows the Chevy’s center front end as the point of impact and notes damage consistent with a frontal strike. The motorcycle rider’s helmet status appears only as a data field label and is not cited as a cause in the report.
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Pickup U-turn slams northbound moped▸Aug 18 - On Fresh Pond Road at Linden, a southbound pickup swung a U-turn into a northbound moped. The rider was ejected and hurt. Metal wins. Flesh pays.
A southbound Ford pickup making a U-turn on Fresh Pond Road at Linden Street struck a northbound moped. The moped rider, a 27-year-old man, was ejected and injured. According to the police report “pre crash: Making U Turn” for the pickup and “Going Straight Ahead” for the moped. The report lists contributing factors as “Unspecified.” The pickup’s point of impact was the right front quarter panel; the moped’s was the center front end. Driver actions placed a turning truck across a through rider’s path on a busy Queens corridor. No other contributing factors were recorded in the data.
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SUV turns into cyclist on Woodward▸Aug 17 - An SUV cut left on Woodward and met a bike. Metal swung. A rider went down. She bled at the knee and stayed conscious. The driver sat belted and unhurt. Sirens filled Ridgewood air.
A westbound SUV making a left turn on Woodward Ave at Troutman St collided with a westbound bicyclist. The cyclist, a 31-year-old woman, suffered a knee and lower-leg injury and remained conscious. The SUV driver, a 48-year-old man, was uninjured. According to the police report, the sole listed factor was “Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion.” The SUV’s action—turning left across the cyclist’s path—created the conflict that led to impact at the SUV’s left-side doors and the bike’s front end. The cyclist was reported with “Helmet Only (In-Line Skater/Bicyclist)” after the driver’s turning movement is noted. This crash underscores how a left-turning SUV can endanger a person on a bike moving straight.
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Honda Driver T-bones Toyota; Teen Hurt▸Aug 17 - A northbound Honda driver struck the right side of a southbound Toyota at 63 Ave and 82 Pl in Queens. The Toyota’s 27-year-old driver suffered neck injury and whiplash; a 14-year-old rear passenger was injured. Police recorded Traffic Control Disregarded and Driver Inattention/Distraction.
The driver of a northbound Honda struck the right-side doors of a southbound Toyota at 63 Ave and 82 Pl in Queens. The Toyota’s 27-year-old driver suffered a neck injury and complained of whiplash. A 14-year-old left rear passenger was also injured. According to the police report, the contributing factors were "Traffic Control Disregarded" and "Driver Inattention/Distraction." Police recorded those driver errors for the crash. The Honda’s center-front end struck the Toyota’s right-side doors; vehicle damage entries list center-front and right-side-door damage consistent with that impact. The report lists no other contributing factors.
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SUV clips cyclist on Himrod Street▸Aug 14 - An SUV cut too close and hit a northbound cyclist on Himrod Street. The rider went down, hurt and in shock. Police list distraction and close passing. Queens pavement took the blow. The SUV rolled on with no damage.
A northbound SUV struck a northbound bicyclist near 1718 Himrod St in Queens. The cyclist suffered back pain and shock. According to the police report, contributing factors were “Driver Inattention/Distraction” and “Passing Too Closely.” These driver errors put the rider on the ground. Vehicle data show a left front bumper impact to the SUV and a rear impact to the bike. The SUV had no reported damage; the cyclist was injured. The report also notes the cyclist wore a helmet, but that detail comes after the driver’s failures listed by police.
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Speeding Car Slams Coffee Truck, Kills Two▸Aug 12 - A speeding car tore through a stop sign in Astoria, struck a parked coffee truck, killed two men on foot, and left wreckage and grief behind.
ABC7 reported on August 12, 2025, that an 84-year-old driver sped through a stop sign at 19th Avenue and 42nd Street, crashing into a parked coffee truck and striking two men. Both pedestrians, ages 41 and 70, died. The Toyota then spun and hit a Volvo making a U-turn. Witness George Giakoumis said the car was "going at least 60+ miles an hour just right through the stop sign." The crash highlights persistent speeding and dangerous driving at this Astoria intersection. The article notes the area is "prone to speeding and racing," raising questions about street safety and enforcement.
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Speeding Car Slams Coffee Truck, Kills Two,
ABC7,
Published 2025-08-12
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BMW turning left hits woman pedestrian▸Aug 11 - A BMW turned left on Cypress and struck a woman in the crosswalk. She crossed with the signal. The car’s nose took her down. She was hurt and conscious. Failure to yield in broad daylight on Palmetto’s corner.
A BMW sedan making a left at Cypress Ave and Palmetto St struck a pedestrian who was crossing with the signal. The woman suffered a back injury and was conscious at the scene. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.” The vehicle’s point of impact was the center front end, consistent with a left-turn hit. The data also lists “Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion,” but the pedestrian was in the crosswalk with the signal. Driver errors led. This was in Queens, within the 104th Precinct, at 12:50 p.m.
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Dump Truck Rear-Ends Sedan on LIE▸Aug 11 - A westbound dump truck rear-ended a westbound sedan on the Long Island Expressway. Two women in the sedan were injured; a 29-year-old front passenger suffered crush injuries and the 42-year-old driver suffered back injuries.
A westbound dump truck struck the center back end of a westbound sedan on the Long Island Expressway in Queens. Two sedan occupants were injured: a 29-year-old front passenger with crush injuries and a 42-year-old driver with back injuries. According to the police report, the contributing factors were “Traffic Control Disregarded,” “Unsafe Lane Changing,” and “Oversized Vehicle.” The sedan showed left rear bumper damage; the truck had center front-end damage consistent with a rear impact. Police listed the driver errors above. No pedestrians or cyclists were reported; the sedan passengers bore the harm.
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Driver hits man off roadway on 60 Ave▸Aug 10 - A driver hit a 33-year-old man off the roadway on 60 Ave in Queens. He stayed conscious. His knee, lower leg, and foot were hurt. Police list no driver errors.
A driver hit a 33-year-old man walking off the roadway on 60 Ave in Queens. He was a pedestrian, not in the street. He stayed conscious. He suffered injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. According to the police report, the pedestrian was not in the roadway at the time of the crash. The report lists no driver errors or contributing factors. Police did not record failure to yield, distraction, speeding, or impairment. The report lists the vehicle type as unspecified and notes no direction of travel. It provides no information on the driver. No further details appear in the report.
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Distracted northbound sedans collide on Woodhaven▸Aug 9 - Two northbound sedans slammed together on Woodhaven Boulevard at 66th Avenue. Front to back. Hard stop. One driver suffered neck injuries. Police cite distraction. The street did what it always does: punish the smallest mistake.
Two sedans, both heading north on Woodhaven Boulevard at 66 Avenue, collided front to back. The BMW struck the Toyota’s center back end, injuring the Toyota’s 26-year-old driver, who reported neck pain. According to the police report, the listed contributing factor was “Driver Inattention/Distraction.” That points to a preventable lapse behind the wheel. No pedestrian or cyclist injuries were recorded in the file. Vehicle damage aligns with a rear impact: center front end to center back end. No other contributing factors were specified in the person records. The report lists one injured occupant and another with unspecified status.
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Astoria Bike Lane Lawsuit Challenges Safety▸Aug 8 - Businesses sued to block protected bike lanes on 31st Street. DOT stands firm. Two killed, 190 injured here since 2020. The street stays dangerous. The fight is over space, speed, and who gets to survive.
Streetsblog NYC (2025-08-08) reports that Astoria businesses sued to stop a DOT project adding protected bike lanes and traffic calming to 31st Street. The suit claims the redesign would "jeopardize" safety and hinder emergency access, despite DOT data showing 190 injuries and two deaths in the area since 2020. DOT says the project targets "unpredictable vehicle movements" and double parking, with design elements "found on streets across the city." The agency says it incorporated feedback from 90% of local businesses. The legal fight spotlights tension between safety improvements and business concerns, as the corridor ranks among Queens' most crash-prone.
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Astoria Bike Lane Lawsuit Challenges Safety,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-08
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Driver's U-Turn Hits Moped on Fresh Pond Road▸Aug 3 - Driver swung a U-turn across Fresh Pond Road at Linden. Hit a moped going straight. Rider, 30, bled from a leg and was partly ejected. Police recorded Turning Improperly and Failure to Yield.
A driver in an SUV made a U-turn on Fresh Pond Road at Linden Street in Queens and hit a southbound moped going straight. The moped driver, a 30-year-old man, suffered a serious leg injury with severe bleeding and was partially ejected. "According to the police report, the SUV driver was making a U-turn when he hit the moped." Police recorded Turning Improperly and Failure to Yield Right-of-Way by the driver. Impact was to the SUV’s front and the rear of the moped. Records show the SUV driver held a permit. The rider wore a helmet, as noted in the report.
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Distracted Drivers Crash on Jackie Robinson Parkway▸Aug 2 - Two drivers crashed on Jackie Robinson Parkway in Queens. Both were distracted. A driver and a right-rear passenger suffered neck injuries. Left-rear to right-front hit. Metal buckled. Sirens split the night.
Both drivers, traveling northeast, crashed on Jackie Robinson Parkway in Queens at 10:55 p.m. Two were injured: a 48-year-old driver and a 36-year-old right-rear passenger, both reporting neck pain and whiplash. According to the police report, both drivers were distracted at the time of impact; police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction for each vehicle. The contact was the right-front of one sedan into the left-rear of the other. Both drivers were licensed. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
Aug 24 - Drivers in two sedans and two SUVs collided on Maurice Ave at 56 Ave in Queens. Two passengers and a driver were injured. Police recorded unsafe speed by a driver.
Drivers in two sedans and two SUVs collided eastbound on Maurice Ave at 56 Ave in Queens. Two passengers were hurt: a 30-year-old woman with lower-leg injuries and a 34-year-old woman with whole-body pain. A 26-year-old male driver suffered a head injury. Others were listed with unspecified injuries. According to the police report, "Unsafe Speed" was a contributing factor. Police recorded unsafe speed by a driver. Pre-crash entries show several cars starting in traffic and one going straight ahead, all eastbound. Damage ran from center front to back ends across the line. The record lists two Hondas and two SUVs, one registered in New Jersey.
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Permit-driver Audi hits 37-year-old pedestrian▸Aug 24 - The driver of a northbound Audi struck a 37-year-old man crossing St. Nicholas Avenue. He suffered lower-leg trauma and internal pain. Police recorded pedestrian confusion and crossing against the signal. The driver held a permit.
A driver of a northbound 2022 Audi sedan struck a 37-year-old man on St. Nicholas Avenue in Queens. The pedestrian was conscious and complained of internal pain. He suffered injuries to his knee, lower leg and foot. The driver was the sole occupant and was unhurt. According to the police report, "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" was listed as the contributing factor and the pedestrian was "Crossing Against Signal." No driver errors were recorded in the data. The driver held only a permit. Point of impact and damage were the vehicle's left front quarter panel.
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Alcohol crash injures teen passengers▸Aug 24 - Eastbound SUV hit on Union Turnpike. Parked cars clipped. Teen riders hurt. Front passenger hurt. Two drivers involved. Police flag alcohol. Metal, glass, and sirens on 88th Street.
An eastbound Mercedes SUV going straight on Union Turnpike at 88th Street struck a westbound Jeep SUV and also clipped parked vehicles. A 16-year-old rear passenger, a 15-year-old rear passenger, a 50-year-old front passenger, and a 55-year-old driver were injured. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Alcohol Involvement.” The data list no rider or pedestrian errors. The record shows multiple vehicles with right‑front impacts and parked cars hit, marking poor driver control consistent with the cited alcohol involvement. No helmet or signal issues are noted in the report.
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Distracted Sedan Strikes Cyclist on Grand▸Aug 24 - A sedan hit a southbound cyclist on Grand Ave near the Queens Midtown Expressway. The 50-year-old man was ejected, semiconscious with head trauma and minor bleeding. Police cited driver inattention.
According to the police report, contributing factors included "Driver Inattention/Distraction." A sedan and a bicycle collided on Grand Ave at the Queens Midtown Expressway in Queens. The bicyclist, a 50-year-old man, was ejected and found semiconscious with a head injury and minor bleeding. Police data also lists "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" for the bicyclist after the driver factor. The sedan was traveling east; the bicycle was traveling south. Both were reported as going straight ahead. The sedan's point of impact is recorded as the left side doors, and the report records Driver Inattention/Distraction for the sedan's driver.
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Distracted driver injures woman in Queens▸Aug 23 - A sedan ran east on Cooper Ave. The front end hit. A 57-year-old driver was hurt in the chest. Shock set in. The scene sat in Queens silence. Distraction did the damage. Streets bear the weight.
A 2019 Acura sedan traveling east struck with a center front-end impact near 80-00 Cooper Ave in Queens. One 57-year-old female driver was injured with chest trauma. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Driver Inattention/Distraction.” The data flags driver inattention and distraction for both the driver and registrant. No other road users are listed as struck, but the crash shows front-end damage and an injured occupant. This is another case where driver inattention turns motion into harm on a neighborhood street.
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Driver backs into parked SUV in Maspeth▸Aug 21 - SUV reversed and slammed a parked car on 80th Street in Queens. The back end hit. Three occupants hurt. The street bore the impact. Backing Unsafely led the crash.
A vehicle reversed southeast on 80th Street near 60-12 and struck a parked 2017 Honda SUV. Three people were injured, including a 75-year-old male driver listed in shock and two occupants with unspecified injuries. According to the police report, the primary contributing factor was “Backing Unsafely.” The data shows the reversing vehicle’s point of impact at the center back end, with the parked SUV hit at the center front end. Driver error is clear: Backing Unsafely appears for all listed persons and in the vehicle’s pre-crash action as Backing. No other contributing factors are documented beyond “Unspecified.”
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Unlicensed motorcyclist hit by northbound sedan▸Aug 21 - Northbound Chevy struck a southbound motorcycle in Maspeth. The bike was demolished. The rider, 43, was injured and partially ejected. A parked Audi took a glancing hit. Police cite driver inexperience.
A northbound 2024 Chevy sedan hit a southbound 2024 JIAJU motorcycle near 59-12 61 St in Queens. The motorcycle was demolished. The 43-year-old male rider was injured and partially ejected. A parked 2007 Audi sedan was also struck on the left rear. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Driver Inexperience.” The crash data lists the motorcycle operator as unlicensed. The report shows the Chevy’s center front end as the point of impact and notes damage consistent with a frontal strike. The motorcycle rider’s helmet status appears only as a data field label and is not cited as a cause in the report.
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Pickup U-turn slams northbound moped▸Aug 18 - On Fresh Pond Road at Linden, a southbound pickup swung a U-turn into a northbound moped. The rider was ejected and hurt. Metal wins. Flesh pays.
A southbound Ford pickup making a U-turn on Fresh Pond Road at Linden Street struck a northbound moped. The moped rider, a 27-year-old man, was ejected and injured. According to the police report “pre crash: Making U Turn” for the pickup and “Going Straight Ahead” for the moped. The report lists contributing factors as “Unspecified.” The pickup’s point of impact was the right front quarter panel; the moped’s was the center front end. Driver actions placed a turning truck across a through rider’s path on a busy Queens corridor. No other contributing factors were recorded in the data.
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SUV turns into cyclist on Woodward▸Aug 17 - An SUV cut left on Woodward and met a bike. Metal swung. A rider went down. She bled at the knee and stayed conscious. The driver sat belted and unhurt. Sirens filled Ridgewood air.
A westbound SUV making a left turn on Woodward Ave at Troutman St collided with a westbound bicyclist. The cyclist, a 31-year-old woman, suffered a knee and lower-leg injury and remained conscious. The SUV driver, a 48-year-old man, was uninjured. According to the police report, the sole listed factor was “Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion.” The SUV’s action—turning left across the cyclist’s path—created the conflict that led to impact at the SUV’s left-side doors and the bike’s front end. The cyclist was reported with “Helmet Only (In-Line Skater/Bicyclist)” after the driver’s turning movement is noted. This crash underscores how a left-turning SUV can endanger a person on a bike moving straight.
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Honda Driver T-bones Toyota; Teen Hurt▸Aug 17 - A northbound Honda driver struck the right side of a southbound Toyota at 63 Ave and 82 Pl in Queens. The Toyota’s 27-year-old driver suffered neck injury and whiplash; a 14-year-old rear passenger was injured. Police recorded Traffic Control Disregarded and Driver Inattention/Distraction.
The driver of a northbound Honda struck the right-side doors of a southbound Toyota at 63 Ave and 82 Pl in Queens. The Toyota’s 27-year-old driver suffered a neck injury and complained of whiplash. A 14-year-old left rear passenger was also injured. According to the police report, the contributing factors were "Traffic Control Disregarded" and "Driver Inattention/Distraction." Police recorded those driver errors for the crash. The Honda’s center-front end struck the Toyota’s right-side doors; vehicle damage entries list center-front and right-side-door damage consistent with that impact. The report lists no other contributing factors.
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SUV clips cyclist on Himrod Street▸Aug 14 - An SUV cut too close and hit a northbound cyclist on Himrod Street. The rider went down, hurt and in shock. Police list distraction and close passing. Queens pavement took the blow. The SUV rolled on with no damage.
A northbound SUV struck a northbound bicyclist near 1718 Himrod St in Queens. The cyclist suffered back pain and shock. According to the police report, contributing factors were “Driver Inattention/Distraction” and “Passing Too Closely.” These driver errors put the rider on the ground. Vehicle data show a left front bumper impact to the SUV and a rear impact to the bike. The SUV had no reported damage; the cyclist was injured. The report also notes the cyclist wore a helmet, but that detail comes after the driver’s failures listed by police.
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Speeding Car Slams Coffee Truck, Kills Two▸Aug 12 - A speeding car tore through a stop sign in Astoria, struck a parked coffee truck, killed two men on foot, and left wreckage and grief behind.
ABC7 reported on August 12, 2025, that an 84-year-old driver sped through a stop sign at 19th Avenue and 42nd Street, crashing into a parked coffee truck and striking two men. Both pedestrians, ages 41 and 70, died. The Toyota then spun and hit a Volvo making a U-turn. Witness George Giakoumis said the car was "going at least 60+ miles an hour just right through the stop sign." The crash highlights persistent speeding and dangerous driving at this Astoria intersection. The article notes the area is "prone to speeding and racing," raising questions about street safety and enforcement.
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Speeding Car Slams Coffee Truck, Kills Two,
ABC7,
Published 2025-08-12
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BMW turning left hits woman pedestrian▸Aug 11 - A BMW turned left on Cypress and struck a woman in the crosswalk. She crossed with the signal. The car’s nose took her down. She was hurt and conscious. Failure to yield in broad daylight on Palmetto’s corner.
A BMW sedan making a left at Cypress Ave and Palmetto St struck a pedestrian who was crossing with the signal. The woman suffered a back injury and was conscious at the scene. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.” The vehicle’s point of impact was the center front end, consistent with a left-turn hit. The data also lists “Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion,” but the pedestrian was in the crosswalk with the signal. Driver errors led. This was in Queens, within the 104th Precinct, at 12:50 p.m.
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Dump Truck Rear-Ends Sedan on LIE▸Aug 11 - A westbound dump truck rear-ended a westbound sedan on the Long Island Expressway. Two women in the sedan were injured; a 29-year-old front passenger suffered crush injuries and the 42-year-old driver suffered back injuries.
A westbound dump truck struck the center back end of a westbound sedan on the Long Island Expressway in Queens. Two sedan occupants were injured: a 29-year-old front passenger with crush injuries and a 42-year-old driver with back injuries. According to the police report, the contributing factors were “Traffic Control Disregarded,” “Unsafe Lane Changing,” and “Oversized Vehicle.” The sedan showed left rear bumper damage; the truck had center front-end damage consistent with a rear impact. Police listed the driver errors above. No pedestrians or cyclists were reported; the sedan passengers bore the harm.
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Driver hits man off roadway on 60 Ave▸Aug 10 - A driver hit a 33-year-old man off the roadway on 60 Ave in Queens. He stayed conscious. His knee, lower leg, and foot were hurt. Police list no driver errors.
A driver hit a 33-year-old man walking off the roadway on 60 Ave in Queens. He was a pedestrian, not in the street. He stayed conscious. He suffered injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. According to the police report, the pedestrian was not in the roadway at the time of the crash. The report lists no driver errors or contributing factors. Police did not record failure to yield, distraction, speeding, or impairment. The report lists the vehicle type as unspecified and notes no direction of travel. It provides no information on the driver. No further details appear in the report.
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Distracted northbound sedans collide on Woodhaven▸Aug 9 - Two northbound sedans slammed together on Woodhaven Boulevard at 66th Avenue. Front to back. Hard stop. One driver suffered neck injuries. Police cite distraction. The street did what it always does: punish the smallest mistake.
Two sedans, both heading north on Woodhaven Boulevard at 66 Avenue, collided front to back. The BMW struck the Toyota’s center back end, injuring the Toyota’s 26-year-old driver, who reported neck pain. According to the police report, the listed contributing factor was “Driver Inattention/Distraction.” That points to a preventable lapse behind the wheel. No pedestrian or cyclist injuries were recorded in the file. Vehicle damage aligns with a rear impact: center front end to center back end. No other contributing factors were specified in the person records. The report lists one injured occupant and another with unspecified status.
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Astoria Bike Lane Lawsuit Challenges Safety▸Aug 8 - Businesses sued to block protected bike lanes on 31st Street. DOT stands firm. Two killed, 190 injured here since 2020. The street stays dangerous. The fight is over space, speed, and who gets to survive.
Streetsblog NYC (2025-08-08) reports that Astoria businesses sued to stop a DOT project adding protected bike lanes and traffic calming to 31st Street. The suit claims the redesign would "jeopardize" safety and hinder emergency access, despite DOT data showing 190 injuries and two deaths in the area since 2020. DOT says the project targets "unpredictable vehicle movements" and double parking, with design elements "found on streets across the city." The agency says it incorporated feedback from 90% of local businesses. The legal fight spotlights tension between safety improvements and business concerns, as the corridor ranks among Queens' most crash-prone.
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Astoria Bike Lane Lawsuit Challenges Safety,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-08
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Driver's U-Turn Hits Moped on Fresh Pond Road▸Aug 3 - Driver swung a U-turn across Fresh Pond Road at Linden. Hit a moped going straight. Rider, 30, bled from a leg and was partly ejected. Police recorded Turning Improperly and Failure to Yield.
A driver in an SUV made a U-turn on Fresh Pond Road at Linden Street in Queens and hit a southbound moped going straight. The moped driver, a 30-year-old man, suffered a serious leg injury with severe bleeding and was partially ejected. "According to the police report, the SUV driver was making a U-turn when he hit the moped." Police recorded Turning Improperly and Failure to Yield Right-of-Way by the driver. Impact was to the SUV’s front and the rear of the moped. Records show the SUV driver held a permit. The rider wore a helmet, as noted in the report.
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Distracted Drivers Crash on Jackie Robinson Parkway▸Aug 2 - Two drivers crashed on Jackie Robinson Parkway in Queens. Both were distracted. A driver and a right-rear passenger suffered neck injuries. Left-rear to right-front hit. Metal buckled. Sirens split the night.
Both drivers, traveling northeast, crashed on Jackie Robinson Parkway in Queens at 10:55 p.m. Two were injured: a 48-year-old driver and a 36-year-old right-rear passenger, both reporting neck pain and whiplash. According to the police report, both drivers were distracted at the time of impact; police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction for each vehicle. The contact was the right-front of one sedan into the left-rear of the other. Both drivers were licensed. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
Aug 24 - The driver of a northbound Audi struck a 37-year-old man crossing St. Nicholas Avenue. He suffered lower-leg trauma and internal pain. Police recorded pedestrian confusion and crossing against the signal. The driver held a permit.
A driver of a northbound 2022 Audi sedan struck a 37-year-old man on St. Nicholas Avenue in Queens. The pedestrian was conscious and complained of internal pain. He suffered injuries to his knee, lower leg and foot. The driver was the sole occupant and was unhurt. According to the police report, "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" was listed as the contributing factor and the pedestrian was "Crossing Against Signal." No driver errors were recorded in the data. The driver held only a permit. Point of impact and damage were the vehicle's left front quarter panel.
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Alcohol crash injures teen passengers▸Aug 24 - Eastbound SUV hit on Union Turnpike. Parked cars clipped. Teen riders hurt. Front passenger hurt. Two drivers involved. Police flag alcohol. Metal, glass, and sirens on 88th Street.
An eastbound Mercedes SUV going straight on Union Turnpike at 88th Street struck a westbound Jeep SUV and also clipped parked vehicles. A 16-year-old rear passenger, a 15-year-old rear passenger, a 50-year-old front passenger, and a 55-year-old driver were injured. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Alcohol Involvement.” The data list no rider or pedestrian errors. The record shows multiple vehicles with right‑front impacts and parked cars hit, marking poor driver control consistent with the cited alcohol involvement. No helmet or signal issues are noted in the report.
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Distracted Sedan Strikes Cyclist on Grand▸Aug 24 - A sedan hit a southbound cyclist on Grand Ave near the Queens Midtown Expressway. The 50-year-old man was ejected, semiconscious with head trauma and minor bleeding. Police cited driver inattention.
According to the police report, contributing factors included "Driver Inattention/Distraction." A sedan and a bicycle collided on Grand Ave at the Queens Midtown Expressway in Queens. The bicyclist, a 50-year-old man, was ejected and found semiconscious with a head injury and minor bleeding. Police data also lists "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" for the bicyclist after the driver factor. The sedan was traveling east; the bicycle was traveling south. Both were reported as going straight ahead. The sedan's point of impact is recorded as the left side doors, and the report records Driver Inattention/Distraction for the sedan's driver.
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Distracted driver injures woman in Queens▸Aug 23 - A sedan ran east on Cooper Ave. The front end hit. A 57-year-old driver was hurt in the chest. Shock set in. The scene sat in Queens silence. Distraction did the damage. Streets bear the weight.
A 2019 Acura sedan traveling east struck with a center front-end impact near 80-00 Cooper Ave in Queens. One 57-year-old female driver was injured with chest trauma. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Driver Inattention/Distraction.” The data flags driver inattention and distraction for both the driver and registrant. No other road users are listed as struck, but the crash shows front-end damage and an injured occupant. This is another case where driver inattention turns motion into harm on a neighborhood street.
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Driver backs into parked SUV in Maspeth▸Aug 21 - SUV reversed and slammed a parked car on 80th Street in Queens. The back end hit. Three occupants hurt. The street bore the impact. Backing Unsafely led the crash.
A vehicle reversed southeast on 80th Street near 60-12 and struck a parked 2017 Honda SUV. Three people were injured, including a 75-year-old male driver listed in shock and two occupants with unspecified injuries. According to the police report, the primary contributing factor was “Backing Unsafely.” The data shows the reversing vehicle’s point of impact at the center back end, with the parked SUV hit at the center front end. Driver error is clear: Backing Unsafely appears for all listed persons and in the vehicle’s pre-crash action as Backing. No other contributing factors are documented beyond “Unspecified.”
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Unlicensed motorcyclist hit by northbound sedan▸Aug 21 - Northbound Chevy struck a southbound motorcycle in Maspeth. The bike was demolished. The rider, 43, was injured and partially ejected. A parked Audi took a glancing hit. Police cite driver inexperience.
A northbound 2024 Chevy sedan hit a southbound 2024 JIAJU motorcycle near 59-12 61 St in Queens. The motorcycle was demolished. The 43-year-old male rider was injured and partially ejected. A parked 2007 Audi sedan was also struck on the left rear. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Driver Inexperience.” The crash data lists the motorcycle operator as unlicensed. The report shows the Chevy’s center front end as the point of impact and notes damage consistent with a frontal strike. The motorcycle rider’s helmet status appears only as a data field label and is not cited as a cause in the report.
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Pickup U-turn slams northbound moped▸Aug 18 - On Fresh Pond Road at Linden, a southbound pickup swung a U-turn into a northbound moped. The rider was ejected and hurt. Metal wins. Flesh pays.
A southbound Ford pickup making a U-turn on Fresh Pond Road at Linden Street struck a northbound moped. The moped rider, a 27-year-old man, was ejected and injured. According to the police report “pre crash: Making U Turn” for the pickup and “Going Straight Ahead” for the moped. The report lists contributing factors as “Unspecified.” The pickup’s point of impact was the right front quarter panel; the moped’s was the center front end. Driver actions placed a turning truck across a through rider’s path on a busy Queens corridor. No other contributing factors were recorded in the data.
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SUV turns into cyclist on Woodward▸Aug 17 - An SUV cut left on Woodward and met a bike. Metal swung. A rider went down. She bled at the knee and stayed conscious. The driver sat belted and unhurt. Sirens filled Ridgewood air.
A westbound SUV making a left turn on Woodward Ave at Troutman St collided with a westbound bicyclist. The cyclist, a 31-year-old woman, suffered a knee and lower-leg injury and remained conscious. The SUV driver, a 48-year-old man, was uninjured. According to the police report, the sole listed factor was “Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion.” The SUV’s action—turning left across the cyclist’s path—created the conflict that led to impact at the SUV’s left-side doors and the bike’s front end. The cyclist was reported with “Helmet Only (In-Line Skater/Bicyclist)” after the driver’s turning movement is noted. This crash underscores how a left-turning SUV can endanger a person on a bike moving straight.
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Honda Driver T-bones Toyota; Teen Hurt▸Aug 17 - A northbound Honda driver struck the right side of a southbound Toyota at 63 Ave and 82 Pl in Queens. The Toyota’s 27-year-old driver suffered neck injury and whiplash; a 14-year-old rear passenger was injured. Police recorded Traffic Control Disregarded and Driver Inattention/Distraction.
The driver of a northbound Honda struck the right-side doors of a southbound Toyota at 63 Ave and 82 Pl in Queens. The Toyota’s 27-year-old driver suffered a neck injury and complained of whiplash. A 14-year-old left rear passenger was also injured. According to the police report, the contributing factors were "Traffic Control Disregarded" and "Driver Inattention/Distraction." Police recorded those driver errors for the crash. The Honda’s center-front end struck the Toyota’s right-side doors; vehicle damage entries list center-front and right-side-door damage consistent with that impact. The report lists no other contributing factors.
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SUV clips cyclist on Himrod Street▸Aug 14 - An SUV cut too close and hit a northbound cyclist on Himrod Street. The rider went down, hurt and in shock. Police list distraction and close passing. Queens pavement took the blow. The SUV rolled on with no damage.
A northbound SUV struck a northbound bicyclist near 1718 Himrod St in Queens. The cyclist suffered back pain and shock. According to the police report, contributing factors were “Driver Inattention/Distraction” and “Passing Too Closely.” These driver errors put the rider on the ground. Vehicle data show a left front bumper impact to the SUV and a rear impact to the bike. The SUV had no reported damage; the cyclist was injured. The report also notes the cyclist wore a helmet, but that detail comes after the driver’s failures listed by police.
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Speeding Car Slams Coffee Truck, Kills Two▸Aug 12 - A speeding car tore through a stop sign in Astoria, struck a parked coffee truck, killed two men on foot, and left wreckage and grief behind.
ABC7 reported on August 12, 2025, that an 84-year-old driver sped through a stop sign at 19th Avenue and 42nd Street, crashing into a parked coffee truck and striking two men. Both pedestrians, ages 41 and 70, died. The Toyota then spun and hit a Volvo making a U-turn. Witness George Giakoumis said the car was "going at least 60+ miles an hour just right through the stop sign." The crash highlights persistent speeding and dangerous driving at this Astoria intersection. The article notes the area is "prone to speeding and racing," raising questions about street safety and enforcement.
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Speeding Car Slams Coffee Truck, Kills Two,
ABC7,
Published 2025-08-12
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BMW turning left hits woman pedestrian▸Aug 11 - A BMW turned left on Cypress and struck a woman in the crosswalk. She crossed with the signal. The car’s nose took her down. She was hurt and conscious. Failure to yield in broad daylight on Palmetto’s corner.
A BMW sedan making a left at Cypress Ave and Palmetto St struck a pedestrian who was crossing with the signal. The woman suffered a back injury and was conscious at the scene. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.” The vehicle’s point of impact was the center front end, consistent with a left-turn hit. The data also lists “Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion,” but the pedestrian was in the crosswalk with the signal. Driver errors led. This was in Queens, within the 104th Precinct, at 12:50 p.m.
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Dump Truck Rear-Ends Sedan on LIE▸Aug 11 - A westbound dump truck rear-ended a westbound sedan on the Long Island Expressway. Two women in the sedan were injured; a 29-year-old front passenger suffered crush injuries and the 42-year-old driver suffered back injuries.
A westbound dump truck struck the center back end of a westbound sedan on the Long Island Expressway in Queens. Two sedan occupants were injured: a 29-year-old front passenger with crush injuries and a 42-year-old driver with back injuries. According to the police report, the contributing factors were “Traffic Control Disregarded,” “Unsafe Lane Changing,” and “Oversized Vehicle.” The sedan showed left rear bumper damage; the truck had center front-end damage consistent with a rear impact. Police listed the driver errors above. No pedestrians or cyclists were reported; the sedan passengers bore the harm.
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Driver hits man off roadway on 60 Ave▸Aug 10 - A driver hit a 33-year-old man off the roadway on 60 Ave in Queens. He stayed conscious. His knee, lower leg, and foot were hurt. Police list no driver errors.
A driver hit a 33-year-old man walking off the roadway on 60 Ave in Queens. He was a pedestrian, not in the street. He stayed conscious. He suffered injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. According to the police report, the pedestrian was not in the roadway at the time of the crash. The report lists no driver errors or contributing factors. Police did not record failure to yield, distraction, speeding, or impairment. The report lists the vehicle type as unspecified and notes no direction of travel. It provides no information on the driver. No further details appear in the report.
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Distracted northbound sedans collide on Woodhaven▸Aug 9 - Two northbound sedans slammed together on Woodhaven Boulevard at 66th Avenue. Front to back. Hard stop. One driver suffered neck injuries. Police cite distraction. The street did what it always does: punish the smallest mistake.
Two sedans, both heading north on Woodhaven Boulevard at 66 Avenue, collided front to back. The BMW struck the Toyota’s center back end, injuring the Toyota’s 26-year-old driver, who reported neck pain. According to the police report, the listed contributing factor was “Driver Inattention/Distraction.” That points to a preventable lapse behind the wheel. No pedestrian or cyclist injuries were recorded in the file. Vehicle damage aligns with a rear impact: center front end to center back end. No other contributing factors were specified in the person records. The report lists one injured occupant and another with unspecified status.
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Astoria Bike Lane Lawsuit Challenges Safety▸Aug 8 - Businesses sued to block protected bike lanes on 31st Street. DOT stands firm. Two killed, 190 injured here since 2020. The street stays dangerous. The fight is over space, speed, and who gets to survive.
Streetsblog NYC (2025-08-08) reports that Astoria businesses sued to stop a DOT project adding protected bike lanes and traffic calming to 31st Street. The suit claims the redesign would "jeopardize" safety and hinder emergency access, despite DOT data showing 190 injuries and two deaths in the area since 2020. DOT says the project targets "unpredictable vehicle movements" and double parking, with design elements "found on streets across the city." The agency says it incorporated feedback from 90% of local businesses. The legal fight spotlights tension between safety improvements and business concerns, as the corridor ranks among Queens' most crash-prone.
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Astoria Bike Lane Lawsuit Challenges Safety,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-08
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Driver's U-Turn Hits Moped on Fresh Pond Road▸Aug 3 - Driver swung a U-turn across Fresh Pond Road at Linden. Hit a moped going straight. Rider, 30, bled from a leg and was partly ejected. Police recorded Turning Improperly and Failure to Yield.
A driver in an SUV made a U-turn on Fresh Pond Road at Linden Street in Queens and hit a southbound moped going straight. The moped driver, a 30-year-old man, suffered a serious leg injury with severe bleeding and was partially ejected. "According to the police report, the SUV driver was making a U-turn when he hit the moped." Police recorded Turning Improperly and Failure to Yield Right-of-Way by the driver. Impact was to the SUV’s front and the rear of the moped. Records show the SUV driver held a permit. The rider wore a helmet, as noted in the report.
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Distracted Drivers Crash on Jackie Robinson Parkway▸Aug 2 - Two drivers crashed on Jackie Robinson Parkway in Queens. Both were distracted. A driver and a right-rear passenger suffered neck injuries. Left-rear to right-front hit. Metal buckled. Sirens split the night.
Both drivers, traveling northeast, crashed on Jackie Robinson Parkway in Queens at 10:55 p.m. Two were injured: a 48-year-old driver and a 36-year-old right-rear passenger, both reporting neck pain and whiplash. According to the police report, both drivers were distracted at the time of impact; police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction for each vehicle. The contact was the right-front of one sedan into the left-rear of the other. Both drivers were licensed. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
Aug 24 - Eastbound SUV hit on Union Turnpike. Parked cars clipped. Teen riders hurt. Front passenger hurt. Two drivers involved. Police flag alcohol. Metal, glass, and sirens on 88th Street.
An eastbound Mercedes SUV going straight on Union Turnpike at 88th Street struck a westbound Jeep SUV and also clipped parked vehicles. A 16-year-old rear passenger, a 15-year-old rear passenger, a 50-year-old front passenger, and a 55-year-old driver were injured. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Alcohol Involvement.” The data list no rider or pedestrian errors. The record shows multiple vehicles with right‑front impacts and parked cars hit, marking poor driver control consistent with the cited alcohol involvement. No helmet or signal issues are noted in the report.
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Distracted Sedan Strikes Cyclist on Grand▸Aug 24 - A sedan hit a southbound cyclist on Grand Ave near the Queens Midtown Expressway. The 50-year-old man was ejected, semiconscious with head trauma and minor bleeding. Police cited driver inattention.
According to the police report, contributing factors included "Driver Inattention/Distraction." A sedan and a bicycle collided on Grand Ave at the Queens Midtown Expressway in Queens. The bicyclist, a 50-year-old man, was ejected and found semiconscious with a head injury and minor bleeding. Police data also lists "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" for the bicyclist after the driver factor. The sedan was traveling east; the bicycle was traveling south. Both were reported as going straight ahead. The sedan's point of impact is recorded as the left side doors, and the report records Driver Inattention/Distraction for the sedan's driver.
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Distracted driver injures woman in Queens▸Aug 23 - A sedan ran east on Cooper Ave. The front end hit. A 57-year-old driver was hurt in the chest. Shock set in. The scene sat in Queens silence. Distraction did the damage. Streets bear the weight.
A 2019 Acura sedan traveling east struck with a center front-end impact near 80-00 Cooper Ave in Queens. One 57-year-old female driver was injured with chest trauma. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Driver Inattention/Distraction.” The data flags driver inattention and distraction for both the driver and registrant. No other road users are listed as struck, but the crash shows front-end damage and an injured occupant. This is another case where driver inattention turns motion into harm on a neighborhood street.
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Driver backs into parked SUV in Maspeth▸Aug 21 - SUV reversed and slammed a parked car on 80th Street in Queens. The back end hit. Three occupants hurt. The street bore the impact. Backing Unsafely led the crash.
A vehicle reversed southeast on 80th Street near 60-12 and struck a parked 2017 Honda SUV. Three people were injured, including a 75-year-old male driver listed in shock and two occupants with unspecified injuries. According to the police report, the primary contributing factor was “Backing Unsafely.” The data shows the reversing vehicle’s point of impact at the center back end, with the parked SUV hit at the center front end. Driver error is clear: Backing Unsafely appears for all listed persons and in the vehicle’s pre-crash action as Backing. No other contributing factors are documented beyond “Unspecified.”
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Unlicensed motorcyclist hit by northbound sedan▸Aug 21 - Northbound Chevy struck a southbound motorcycle in Maspeth. The bike was demolished. The rider, 43, was injured and partially ejected. A parked Audi took a glancing hit. Police cite driver inexperience.
A northbound 2024 Chevy sedan hit a southbound 2024 JIAJU motorcycle near 59-12 61 St in Queens. The motorcycle was demolished. The 43-year-old male rider was injured and partially ejected. A parked 2007 Audi sedan was also struck on the left rear. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Driver Inexperience.” The crash data lists the motorcycle operator as unlicensed. The report shows the Chevy’s center front end as the point of impact and notes damage consistent with a frontal strike. The motorcycle rider’s helmet status appears only as a data field label and is not cited as a cause in the report.
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Pickup U-turn slams northbound moped▸Aug 18 - On Fresh Pond Road at Linden, a southbound pickup swung a U-turn into a northbound moped. The rider was ejected and hurt. Metal wins. Flesh pays.
A southbound Ford pickup making a U-turn on Fresh Pond Road at Linden Street struck a northbound moped. The moped rider, a 27-year-old man, was ejected and injured. According to the police report “pre crash: Making U Turn” for the pickup and “Going Straight Ahead” for the moped. The report lists contributing factors as “Unspecified.” The pickup’s point of impact was the right front quarter panel; the moped’s was the center front end. Driver actions placed a turning truck across a through rider’s path on a busy Queens corridor. No other contributing factors were recorded in the data.
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SUV turns into cyclist on Woodward▸Aug 17 - An SUV cut left on Woodward and met a bike. Metal swung. A rider went down. She bled at the knee and stayed conscious. The driver sat belted and unhurt. Sirens filled Ridgewood air.
A westbound SUV making a left turn on Woodward Ave at Troutman St collided with a westbound bicyclist. The cyclist, a 31-year-old woman, suffered a knee and lower-leg injury and remained conscious. The SUV driver, a 48-year-old man, was uninjured. According to the police report, the sole listed factor was “Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion.” The SUV’s action—turning left across the cyclist’s path—created the conflict that led to impact at the SUV’s left-side doors and the bike’s front end. The cyclist was reported with “Helmet Only (In-Line Skater/Bicyclist)” after the driver’s turning movement is noted. This crash underscores how a left-turning SUV can endanger a person on a bike moving straight.
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Honda Driver T-bones Toyota; Teen Hurt▸Aug 17 - A northbound Honda driver struck the right side of a southbound Toyota at 63 Ave and 82 Pl in Queens. The Toyota’s 27-year-old driver suffered neck injury and whiplash; a 14-year-old rear passenger was injured. Police recorded Traffic Control Disregarded and Driver Inattention/Distraction.
The driver of a northbound Honda struck the right-side doors of a southbound Toyota at 63 Ave and 82 Pl in Queens. The Toyota’s 27-year-old driver suffered a neck injury and complained of whiplash. A 14-year-old left rear passenger was also injured. According to the police report, the contributing factors were "Traffic Control Disregarded" and "Driver Inattention/Distraction." Police recorded those driver errors for the crash. The Honda’s center-front end struck the Toyota’s right-side doors; vehicle damage entries list center-front and right-side-door damage consistent with that impact. The report lists no other contributing factors.
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SUV clips cyclist on Himrod Street▸Aug 14 - An SUV cut too close and hit a northbound cyclist on Himrod Street. The rider went down, hurt and in shock. Police list distraction and close passing. Queens pavement took the blow. The SUV rolled on with no damage.
A northbound SUV struck a northbound bicyclist near 1718 Himrod St in Queens. The cyclist suffered back pain and shock. According to the police report, contributing factors were “Driver Inattention/Distraction” and “Passing Too Closely.” These driver errors put the rider on the ground. Vehicle data show a left front bumper impact to the SUV and a rear impact to the bike. The SUV had no reported damage; the cyclist was injured. The report also notes the cyclist wore a helmet, but that detail comes after the driver’s failures listed by police.
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Speeding Car Slams Coffee Truck, Kills Two▸Aug 12 - A speeding car tore through a stop sign in Astoria, struck a parked coffee truck, killed two men on foot, and left wreckage and grief behind.
ABC7 reported on August 12, 2025, that an 84-year-old driver sped through a stop sign at 19th Avenue and 42nd Street, crashing into a parked coffee truck and striking two men. Both pedestrians, ages 41 and 70, died. The Toyota then spun and hit a Volvo making a U-turn. Witness George Giakoumis said the car was "going at least 60+ miles an hour just right through the stop sign." The crash highlights persistent speeding and dangerous driving at this Astoria intersection. The article notes the area is "prone to speeding and racing," raising questions about street safety and enforcement.
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Speeding Car Slams Coffee Truck, Kills Two,
ABC7,
Published 2025-08-12
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BMW turning left hits woman pedestrian▸Aug 11 - A BMW turned left on Cypress and struck a woman in the crosswalk. She crossed with the signal. The car’s nose took her down. She was hurt and conscious. Failure to yield in broad daylight on Palmetto’s corner.
A BMW sedan making a left at Cypress Ave and Palmetto St struck a pedestrian who was crossing with the signal. The woman suffered a back injury and was conscious at the scene. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.” The vehicle’s point of impact was the center front end, consistent with a left-turn hit. The data also lists “Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion,” but the pedestrian was in the crosswalk with the signal. Driver errors led. This was in Queens, within the 104th Precinct, at 12:50 p.m.
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Dump Truck Rear-Ends Sedan on LIE▸Aug 11 - A westbound dump truck rear-ended a westbound sedan on the Long Island Expressway. Two women in the sedan were injured; a 29-year-old front passenger suffered crush injuries and the 42-year-old driver suffered back injuries.
A westbound dump truck struck the center back end of a westbound sedan on the Long Island Expressway in Queens. Two sedan occupants were injured: a 29-year-old front passenger with crush injuries and a 42-year-old driver with back injuries. According to the police report, the contributing factors were “Traffic Control Disregarded,” “Unsafe Lane Changing,” and “Oversized Vehicle.” The sedan showed left rear bumper damage; the truck had center front-end damage consistent with a rear impact. Police listed the driver errors above. No pedestrians or cyclists were reported; the sedan passengers bore the harm.
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Driver hits man off roadway on 60 Ave▸Aug 10 - A driver hit a 33-year-old man off the roadway on 60 Ave in Queens. He stayed conscious. His knee, lower leg, and foot were hurt. Police list no driver errors.
A driver hit a 33-year-old man walking off the roadway on 60 Ave in Queens. He was a pedestrian, not in the street. He stayed conscious. He suffered injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. According to the police report, the pedestrian was not in the roadway at the time of the crash. The report lists no driver errors or contributing factors. Police did not record failure to yield, distraction, speeding, or impairment. The report lists the vehicle type as unspecified and notes no direction of travel. It provides no information on the driver. No further details appear in the report.
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Distracted northbound sedans collide on Woodhaven▸Aug 9 - Two northbound sedans slammed together on Woodhaven Boulevard at 66th Avenue. Front to back. Hard stop. One driver suffered neck injuries. Police cite distraction. The street did what it always does: punish the smallest mistake.
Two sedans, both heading north on Woodhaven Boulevard at 66 Avenue, collided front to back. The BMW struck the Toyota’s center back end, injuring the Toyota’s 26-year-old driver, who reported neck pain. According to the police report, the listed contributing factor was “Driver Inattention/Distraction.” That points to a preventable lapse behind the wheel. No pedestrian or cyclist injuries were recorded in the file. Vehicle damage aligns with a rear impact: center front end to center back end. No other contributing factors were specified in the person records. The report lists one injured occupant and another with unspecified status.
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Astoria Bike Lane Lawsuit Challenges Safety▸Aug 8 - Businesses sued to block protected bike lanes on 31st Street. DOT stands firm. Two killed, 190 injured here since 2020. The street stays dangerous. The fight is over space, speed, and who gets to survive.
Streetsblog NYC (2025-08-08) reports that Astoria businesses sued to stop a DOT project adding protected bike lanes and traffic calming to 31st Street. The suit claims the redesign would "jeopardize" safety and hinder emergency access, despite DOT data showing 190 injuries and two deaths in the area since 2020. DOT says the project targets "unpredictable vehicle movements" and double parking, with design elements "found on streets across the city." The agency says it incorporated feedback from 90% of local businesses. The legal fight spotlights tension between safety improvements and business concerns, as the corridor ranks among Queens' most crash-prone.
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Astoria Bike Lane Lawsuit Challenges Safety,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-08
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Driver's U-Turn Hits Moped on Fresh Pond Road▸Aug 3 - Driver swung a U-turn across Fresh Pond Road at Linden. Hit a moped going straight. Rider, 30, bled from a leg and was partly ejected. Police recorded Turning Improperly and Failure to Yield.
A driver in an SUV made a U-turn on Fresh Pond Road at Linden Street in Queens and hit a southbound moped going straight. The moped driver, a 30-year-old man, suffered a serious leg injury with severe bleeding and was partially ejected. "According to the police report, the SUV driver was making a U-turn when he hit the moped." Police recorded Turning Improperly and Failure to Yield Right-of-Way by the driver. Impact was to the SUV’s front and the rear of the moped. Records show the SUV driver held a permit. The rider wore a helmet, as noted in the report.
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Distracted Drivers Crash on Jackie Robinson Parkway▸Aug 2 - Two drivers crashed on Jackie Robinson Parkway in Queens. Both were distracted. A driver and a right-rear passenger suffered neck injuries. Left-rear to right-front hit. Metal buckled. Sirens split the night.
Both drivers, traveling northeast, crashed on Jackie Robinson Parkway in Queens at 10:55 p.m. Two were injured: a 48-year-old driver and a 36-year-old right-rear passenger, both reporting neck pain and whiplash. According to the police report, both drivers were distracted at the time of impact; police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction for each vehicle. The contact was the right-front of one sedan into the left-rear of the other. Both drivers were licensed. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
Aug 24 - A sedan hit a southbound cyclist on Grand Ave near the Queens Midtown Expressway. The 50-year-old man was ejected, semiconscious with head trauma and minor bleeding. Police cited driver inattention.
According to the police report, contributing factors included "Driver Inattention/Distraction." A sedan and a bicycle collided on Grand Ave at the Queens Midtown Expressway in Queens. The bicyclist, a 50-year-old man, was ejected and found semiconscious with a head injury and minor bleeding. Police data also lists "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" for the bicyclist after the driver factor. The sedan was traveling east; the bicycle was traveling south. Both were reported as going straight ahead. The sedan's point of impact is recorded as the left side doors, and the report records Driver Inattention/Distraction for the sedan's driver.
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Distracted driver injures woman in Queens▸Aug 23 - A sedan ran east on Cooper Ave. The front end hit. A 57-year-old driver was hurt in the chest. Shock set in. The scene sat in Queens silence. Distraction did the damage. Streets bear the weight.
A 2019 Acura sedan traveling east struck with a center front-end impact near 80-00 Cooper Ave in Queens. One 57-year-old female driver was injured with chest trauma. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Driver Inattention/Distraction.” The data flags driver inattention and distraction for both the driver and registrant. No other road users are listed as struck, but the crash shows front-end damage and an injured occupant. This is another case where driver inattention turns motion into harm on a neighborhood street.
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Driver backs into parked SUV in Maspeth▸Aug 21 - SUV reversed and slammed a parked car on 80th Street in Queens. The back end hit. Three occupants hurt. The street bore the impact. Backing Unsafely led the crash.
A vehicle reversed southeast on 80th Street near 60-12 and struck a parked 2017 Honda SUV. Three people were injured, including a 75-year-old male driver listed in shock and two occupants with unspecified injuries. According to the police report, the primary contributing factor was “Backing Unsafely.” The data shows the reversing vehicle’s point of impact at the center back end, with the parked SUV hit at the center front end. Driver error is clear: Backing Unsafely appears for all listed persons and in the vehicle’s pre-crash action as Backing. No other contributing factors are documented beyond “Unspecified.”
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Unlicensed motorcyclist hit by northbound sedan▸Aug 21 - Northbound Chevy struck a southbound motorcycle in Maspeth. The bike was demolished. The rider, 43, was injured and partially ejected. A parked Audi took a glancing hit. Police cite driver inexperience.
A northbound 2024 Chevy sedan hit a southbound 2024 JIAJU motorcycle near 59-12 61 St in Queens. The motorcycle was demolished. The 43-year-old male rider was injured and partially ejected. A parked 2007 Audi sedan was also struck on the left rear. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Driver Inexperience.” The crash data lists the motorcycle operator as unlicensed. The report shows the Chevy’s center front end as the point of impact and notes damage consistent with a frontal strike. The motorcycle rider’s helmet status appears only as a data field label and is not cited as a cause in the report.
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Pickup U-turn slams northbound moped▸Aug 18 - On Fresh Pond Road at Linden, a southbound pickup swung a U-turn into a northbound moped. The rider was ejected and hurt. Metal wins. Flesh pays.
A southbound Ford pickup making a U-turn on Fresh Pond Road at Linden Street struck a northbound moped. The moped rider, a 27-year-old man, was ejected and injured. According to the police report “pre crash: Making U Turn” for the pickup and “Going Straight Ahead” for the moped. The report lists contributing factors as “Unspecified.” The pickup’s point of impact was the right front quarter panel; the moped’s was the center front end. Driver actions placed a turning truck across a through rider’s path on a busy Queens corridor. No other contributing factors were recorded in the data.
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SUV turns into cyclist on Woodward▸Aug 17 - An SUV cut left on Woodward and met a bike. Metal swung. A rider went down. She bled at the knee and stayed conscious. The driver sat belted and unhurt. Sirens filled Ridgewood air.
A westbound SUV making a left turn on Woodward Ave at Troutman St collided with a westbound bicyclist. The cyclist, a 31-year-old woman, suffered a knee and lower-leg injury and remained conscious. The SUV driver, a 48-year-old man, was uninjured. According to the police report, the sole listed factor was “Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion.” The SUV’s action—turning left across the cyclist’s path—created the conflict that led to impact at the SUV’s left-side doors and the bike’s front end. The cyclist was reported with “Helmet Only (In-Line Skater/Bicyclist)” after the driver’s turning movement is noted. This crash underscores how a left-turning SUV can endanger a person on a bike moving straight.
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Honda Driver T-bones Toyota; Teen Hurt▸Aug 17 - A northbound Honda driver struck the right side of a southbound Toyota at 63 Ave and 82 Pl in Queens. The Toyota’s 27-year-old driver suffered neck injury and whiplash; a 14-year-old rear passenger was injured. Police recorded Traffic Control Disregarded and Driver Inattention/Distraction.
The driver of a northbound Honda struck the right-side doors of a southbound Toyota at 63 Ave and 82 Pl in Queens. The Toyota’s 27-year-old driver suffered a neck injury and complained of whiplash. A 14-year-old left rear passenger was also injured. According to the police report, the contributing factors were "Traffic Control Disregarded" and "Driver Inattention/Distraction." Police recorded those driver errors for the crash. The Honda’s center-front end struck the Toyota’s right-side doors; vehicle damage entries list center-front and right-side-door damage consistent with that impact. The report lists no other contributing factors.
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SUV clips cyclist on Himrod Street▸Aug 14 - An SUV cut too close and hit a northbound cyclist on Himrod Street. The rider went down, hurt and in shock. Police list distraction and close passing. Queens pavement took the blow. The SUV rolled on with no damage.
A northbound SUV struck a northbound bicyclist near 1718 Himrod St in Queens. The cyclist suffered back pain and shock. According to the police report, contributing factors were “Driver Inattention/Distraction” and “Passing Too Closely.” These driver errors put the rider on the ground. Vehicle data show a left front bumper impact to the SUV and a rear impact to the bike. The SUV had no reported damage; the cyclist was injured. The report also notes the cyclist wore a helmet, but that detail comes after the driver’s failures listed by police.
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Speeding Car Slams Coffee Truck, Kills Two▸Aug 12 - A speeding car tore through a stop sign in Astoria, struck a parked coffee truck, killed two men on foot, and left wreckage and grief behind.
ABC7 reported on August 12, 2025, that an 84-year-old driver sped through a stop sign at 19th Avenue and 42nd Street, crashing into a parked coffee truck and striking two men. Both pedestrians, ages 41 and 70, died. The Toyota then spun and hit a Volvo making a U-turn. Witness George Giakoumis said the car was "going at least 60+ miles an hour just right through the stop sign." The crash highlights persistent speeding and dangerous driving at this Astoria intersection. The article notes the area is "prone to speeding and racing," raising questions about street safety and enforcement.
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Speeding Car Slams Coffee Truck, Kills Two,
ABC7,
Published 2025-08-12
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BMW turning left hits woman pedestrian▸Aug 11 - A BMW turned left on Cypress and struck a woman in the crosswalk. She crossed with the signal. The car’s nose took her down. She was hurt and conscious. Failure to yield in broad daylight on Palmetto’s corner.
A BMW sedan making a left at Cypress Ave and Palmetto St struck a pedestrian who was crossing with the signal. The woman suffered a back injury and was conscious at the scene. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.” The vehicle’s point of impact was the center front end, consistent with a left-turn hit. The data also lists “Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion,” but the pedestrian was in the crosswalk with the signal. Driver errors led. This was in Queens, within the 104th Precinct, at 12:50 p.m.
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Dump Truck Rear-Ends Sedan on LIE▸Aug 11 - A westbound dump truck rear-ended a westbound sedan on the Long Island Expressway. Two women in the sedan were injured; a 29-year-old front passenger suffered crush injuries and the 42-year-old driver suffered back injuries.
A westbound dump truck struck the center back end of a westbound sedan on the Long Island Expressway in Queens. Two sedan occupants were injured: a 29-year-old front passenger with crush injuries and a 42-year-old driver with back injuries. According to the police report, the contributing factors were “Traffic Control Disregarded,” “Unsafe Lane Changing,” and “Oversized Vehicle.” The sedan showed left rear bumper damage; the truck had center front-end damage consistent with a rear impact. Police listed the driver errors above. No pedestrians or cyclists were reported; the sedan passengers bore the harm.
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Driver hits man off roadway on 60 Ave▸Aug 10 - A driver hit a 33-year-old man off the roadway on 60 Ave in Queens. He stayed conscious. His knee, lower leg, and foot were hurt. Police list no driver errors.
A driver hit a 33-year-old man walking off the roadway on 60 Ave in Queens. He was a pedestrian, not in the street. He stayed conscious. He suffered injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. According to the police report, the pedestrian was not in the roadway at the time of the crash. The report lists no driver errors or contributing factors. Police did not record failure to yield, distraction, speeding, or impairment. The report lists the vehicle type as unspecified and notes no direction of travel. It provides no information on the driver. No further details appear in the report.
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Distracted northbound sedans collide on Woodhaven▸Aug 9 - Two northbound sedans slammed together on Woodhaven Boulevard at 66th Avenue. Front to back. Hard stop. One driver suffered neck injuries. Police cite distraction. The street did what it always does: punish the smallest mistake.
Two sedans, both heading north on Woodhaven Boulevard at 66 Avenue, collided front to back. The BMW struck the Toyota’s center back end, injuring the Toyota’s 26-year-old driver, who reported neck pain. According to the police report, the listed contributing factor was “Driver Inattention/Distraction.” That points to a preventable lapse behind the wheel. No pedestrian or cyclist injuries were recorded in the file. Vehicle damage aligns with a rear impact: center front end to center back end. No other contributing factors were specified in the person records. The report lists one injured occupant and another with unspecified status.
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Astoria Bike Lane Lawsuit Challenges Safety▸Aug 8 - Businesses sued to block protected bike lanes on 31st Street. DOT stands firm. Two killed, 190 injured here since 2020. The street stays dangerous. The fight is over space, speed, and who gets to survive.
Streetsblog NYC (2025-08-08) reports that Astoria businesses sued to stop a DOT project adding protected bike lanes and traffic calming to 31st Street. The suit claims the redesign would "jeopardize" safety and hinder emergency access, despite DOT data showing 190 injuries and two deaths in the area since 2020. DOT says the project targets "unpredictable vehicle movements" and double parking, with design elements "found on streets across the city." The agency says it incorporated feedback from 90% of local businesses. The legal fight spotlights tension between safety improvements and business concerns, as the corridor ranks among Queens' most crash-prone.
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Astoria Bike Lane Lawsuit Challenges Safety,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-08
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Driver's U-Turn Hits Moped on Fresh Pond Road▸Aug 3 - Driver swung a U-turn across Fresh Pond Road at Linden. Hit a moped going straight. Rider, 30, bled from a leg and was partly ejected. Police recorded Turning Improperly and Failure to Yield.
A driver in an SUV made a U-turn on Fresh Pond Road at Linden Street in Queens and hit a southbound moped going straight. The moped driver, a 30-year-old man, suffered a serious leg injury with severe bleeding and was partially ejected. "According to the police report, the SUV driver was making a U-turn when he hit the moped." Police recorded Turning Improperly and Failure to Yield Right-of-Way by the driver. Impact was to the SUV’s front and the rear of the moped. Records show the SUV driver held a permit. The rider wore a helmet, as noted in the report.
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Distracted Drivers Crash on Jackie Robinson Parkway▸Aug 2 - Two drivers crashed on Jackie Robinson Parkway in Queens. Both were distracted. A driver and a right-rear passenger suffered neck injuries. Left-rear to right-front hit. Metal buckled. Sirens split the night.
Both drivers, traveling northeast, crashed on Jackie Robinson Parkway in Queens at 10:55 p.m. Two were injured: a 48-year-old driver and a 36-year-old right-rear passenger, both reporting neck pain and whiplash. According to the police report, both drivers were distracted at the time of impact; police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction for each vehicle. The contact was the right-front of one sedan into the left-rear of the other. Both drivers were licensed. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
Aug 23 - A sedan ran east on Cooper Ave. The front end hit. A 57-year-old driver was hurt in the chest. Shock set in. The scene sat in Queens silence. Distraction did the damage. Streets bear the weight.
A 2019 Acura sedan traveling east struck with a center front-end impact near 80-00 Cooper Ave in Queens. One 57-year-old female driver was injured with chest trauma. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Driver Inattention/Distraction.” The data flags driver inattention and distraction for both the driver and registrant. No other road users are listed as struck, but the crash shows front-end damage and an injured occupant. This is another case where driver inattention turns motion into harm on a neighborhood street.
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Driver backs into parked SUV in Maspeth▸Aug 21 - SUV reversed and slammed a parked car on 80th Street in Queens. The back end hit. Three occupants hurt. The street bore the impact. Backing Unsafely led the crash.
A vehicle reversed southeast on 80th Street near 60-12 and struck a parked 2017 Honda SUV. Three people were injured, including a 75-year-old male driver listed in shock and two occupants with unspecified injuries. According to the police report, the primary contributing factor was “Backing Unsafely.” The data shows the reversing vehicle’s point of impact at the center back end, with the parked SUV hit at the center front end. Driver error is clear: Backing Unsafely appears for all listed persons and in the vehicle’s pre-crash action as Backing. No other contributing factors are documented beyond “Unspecified.”
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Unlicensed motorcyclist hit by northbound sedan▸Aug 21 - Northbound Chevy struck a southbound motorcycle in Maspeth. The bike was demolished. The rider, 43, was injured and partially ejected. A parked Audi took a glancing hit. Police cite driver inexperience.
A northbound 2024 Chevy sedan hit a southbound 2024 JIAJU motorcycle near 59-12 61 St in Queens. The motorcycle was demolished. The 43-year-old male rider was injured and partially ejected. A parked 2007 Audi sedan was also struck on the left rear. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Driver Inexperience.” The crash data lists the motorcycle operator as unlicensed. The report shows the Chevy’s center front end as the point of impact and notes damage consistent with a frontal strike. The motorcycle rider’s helmet status appears only as a data field label and is not cited as a cause in the report.
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Pickup U-turn slams northbound moped▸Aug 18 - On Fresh Pond Road at Linden, a southbound pickup swung a U-turn into a northbound moped. The rider was ejected and hurt. Metal wins. Flesh pays.
A southbound Ford pickup making a U-turn on Fresh Pond Road at Linden Street struck a northbound moped. The moped rider, a 27-year-old man, was ejected and injured. According to the police report “pre crash: Making U Turn” for the pickup and “Going Straight Ahead” for the moped. The report lists contributing factors as “Unspecified.” The pickup’s point of impact was the right front quarter panel; the moped’s was the center front end. Driver actions placed a turning truck across a through rider’s path on a busy Queens corridor. No other contributing factors were recorded in the data.
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SUV turns into cyclist on Woodward▸Aug 17 - An SUV cut left on Woodward and met a bike. Metal swung. A rider went down. She bled at the knee and stayed conscious. The driver sat belted and unhurt. Sirens filled Ridgewood air.
A westbound SUV making a left turn on Woodward Ave at Troutman St collided with a westbound bicyclist. The cyclist, a 31-year-old woman, suffered a knee and lower-leg injury and remained conscious. The SUV driver, a 48-year-old man, was uninjured. According to the police report, the sole listed factor was “Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion.” The SUV’s action—turning left across the cyclist’s path—created the conflict that led to impact at the SUV’s left-side doors and the bike’s front end. The cyclist was reported with “Helmet Only (In-Line Skater/Bicyclist)” after the driver’s turning movement is noted. This crash underscores how a left-turning SUV can endanger a person on a bike moving straight.
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Honda Driver T-bones Toyota; Teen Hurt▸Aug 17 - A northbound Honda driver struck the right side of a southbound Toyota at 63 Ave and 82 Pl in Queens. The Toyota’s 27-year-old driver suffered neck injury and whiplash; a 14-year-old rear passenger was injured. Police recorded Traffic Control Disregarded and Driver Inattention/Distraction.
The driver of a northbound Honda struck the right-side doors of a southbound Toyota at 63 Ave and 82 Pl in Queens. The Toyota’s 27-year-old driver suffered a neck injury and complained of whiplash. A 14-year-old left rear passenger was also injured. According to the police report, the contributing factors were "Traffic Control Disregarded" and "Driver Inattention/Distraction." Police recorded those driver errors for the crash. The Honda’s center-front end struck the Toyota’s right-side doors; vehicle damage entries list center-front and right-side-door damage consistent with that impact. The report lists no other contributing factors.
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SUV clips cyclist on Himrod Street▸Aug 14 - An SUV cut too close and hit a northbound cyclist on Himrod Street. The rider went down, hurt and in shock. Police list distraction and close passing. Queens pavement took the blow. The SUV rolled on with no damage.
A northbound SUV struck a northbound bicyclist near 1718 Himrod St in Queens. The cyclist suffered back pain and shock. According to the police report, contributing factors were “Driver Inattention/Distraction” and “Passing Too Closely.” These driver errors put the rider on the ground. Vehicle data show a left front bumper impact to the SUV and a rear impact to the bike. The SUV had no reported damage; the cyclist was injured. The report also notes the cyclist wore a helmet, but that detail comes after the driver’s failures listed by police.
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Speeding Car Slams Coffee Truck, Kills Two▸Aug 12 - A speeding car tore through a stop sign in Astoria, struck a parked coffee truck, killed two men on foot, and left wreckage and grief behind.
ABC7 reported on August 12, 2025, that an 84-year-old driver sped through a stop sign at 19th Avenue and 42nd Street, crashing into a parked coffee truck and striking two men. Both pedestrians, ages 41 and 70, died. The Toyota then spun and hit a Volvo making a U-turn. Witness George Giakoumis said the car was "going at least 60+ miles an hour just right through the stop sign." The crash highlights persistent speeding and dangerous driving at this Astoria intersection. The article notes the area is "prone to speeding and racing," raising questions about street safety and enforcement.
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Speeding Car Slams Coffee Truck, Kills Two,
ABC7,
Published 2025-08-12
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BMW turning left hits woman pedestrian▸Aug 11 - A BMW turned left on Cypress and struck a woman in the crosswalk. She crossed with the signal. The car’s nose took her down. She was hurt and conscious. Failure to yield in broad daylight on Palmetto’s corner.
A BMW sedan making a left at Cypress Ave and Palmetto St struck a pedestrian who was crossing with the signal. The woman suffered a back injury and was conscious at the scene. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.” The vehicle’s point of impact was the center front end, consistent with a left-turn hit. The data also lists “Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion,” but the pedestrian was in the crosswalk with the signal. Driver errors led. This was in Queens, within the 104th Precinct, at 12:50 p.m.
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Dump Truck Rear-Ends Sedan on LIE▸Aug 11 - A westbound dump truck rear-ended a westbound sedan on the Long Island Expressway. Two women in the sedan were injured; a 29-year-old front passenger suffered crush injuries and the 42-year-old driver suffered back injuries.
A westbound dump truck struck the center back end of a westbound sedan on the Long Island Expressway in Queens. Two sedan occupants were injured: a 29-year-old front passenger with crush injuries and a 42-year-old driver with back injuries. According to the police report, the contributing factors were “Traffic Control Disregarded,” “Unsafe Lane Changing,” and “Oversized Vehicle.” The sedan showed left rear bumper damage; the truck had center front-end damage consistent with a rear impact. Police listed the driver errors above. No pedestrians or cyclists were reported; the sedan passengers bore the harm.
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Driver hits man off roadway on 60 Ave▸Aug 10 - A driver hit a 33-year-old man off the roadway on 60 Ave in Queens. He stayed conscious. His knee, lower leg, and foot were hurt. Police list no driver errors.
A driver hit a 33-year-old man walking off the roadway on 60 Ave in Queens. He was a pedestrian, not in the street. He stayed conscious. He suffered injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. According to the police report, the pedestrian was not in the roadway at the time of the crash. The report lists no driver errors or contributing factors. Police did not record failure to yield, distraction, speeding, or impairment. The report lists the vehicle type as unspecified and notes no direction of travel. It provides no information on the driver. No further details appear in the report.
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Distracted northbound sedans collide on Woodhaven▸Aug 9 - Two northbound sedans slammed together on Woodhaven Boulevard at 66th Avenue. Front to back. Hard stop. One driver suffered neck injuries. Police cite distraction. The street did what it always does: punish the smallest mistake.
Two sedans, both heading north on Woodhaven Boulevard at 66 Avenue, collided front to back. The BMW struck the Toyota’s center back end, injuring the Toyota’s 26-year-old driver, who reported neck pain. According to the police report, the listed contributing factor was “Driver Inattention/Distraction.” That points to a preventable lapse behind the wheel. No pedestrian or cyclist injuries were recorded in the file. Vehicle damage aligns with a rear impact: center front end to center back end. No other contributing factors were specified in the person records. The report lists one injured occupant and another with unspecified status.
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Astoria Bike Lane Lawsuit Challenges Safety▸Aug 8 - Businesses sued to block protected bike lanes on 31st Street. DOT stands firm. Two killed, 190 injured here since 2020. The street stays dangerous. The fight is over space, speed, and who gets to survive.
Streetsblog NYC (2025-08-08) reports that Astoria businesses sued to stop a DOT project adding protected bike lanes and traffic calming to 31st Street. The suit claims the redesign would "jeopardize" safety and hinder emergency access, despite DOT data showing 190 injuries and two deaths in the area since 2020. DOT says the project targets "unpredictable vehicle movements" and double parking, with design elements "found on streets across the city." The agency says it incorporated feedback from 90% of local businesses. The legal fight spotlights tension between safety improvements and business concerns, as the corridor ranks among Queens' most crash-prone.
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Astoria Bike Lane Lawsuit Challenges Safety,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-08
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Driver's U-Turn Hits Moped on Fresh Pond Road▸Aug 3 - Driver swung a U-turn across Fresh Pond Road at Linden. Hit a moped going straight. Rider, 30, bled from a leg and was partly ejected. Police recorded Turning Improperly and Failure to Yield.
A driver in an SUV made a U-turn on Fresh Pond Road at Linden Street in Queens and hit a southbound moped going straight. The moped driver, a 30-year-old man, suffered a serious leg injury with severe bleeding and was partially ejected. "According to the police report, the SUV driver was making a U-turn when he hit the moped." Police recorded Turning Improperly and Failure to Yield Right-of-Way by the driver. Impact was to the SUV’s front and the rear of the moped. Records show the SUV driver held a permit. The rider wore a helmet, as noted in the report.
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Distracted Drivers Crash on Jackie Robinson Parkway▸Aug 2 - Two drivers crashed on Jackie Robinson Parkway in Queens. Both were distracted. A driver and a right-rear passenger suffered neck injuries. Left-rear to right-front hit. Metal buckled. Sirens split the night.
Both drivers, traveling northeast, crashed on Jackie Robinson Parkway in Queens at 10:55 p.m. Two were injured: a 48-year-old driver and a 36-year-old right-rear passenger, both reporting neck pain and whiplash. According to the police report, both drivers were distracted at the time of impact; police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction for each vehicle. The contact was the right-front of one sedan into the left-rear of the other. Both drivers were licensed. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
Aug 21 - SUV reversed and slammed a parked car on 80th Street in Queens. The back end hit. Three occupants hurt. The street bore the impact. Backing Unsafely led the crash.
A vehicle reversed southeast on 80th Street near 60-12 and struck a parked 2017 Honda SUV. Three people were injured, including a 75-year-old male driver listed in shock and two occupants with unspecified injuries. According to the police report, the primary contributing factor was “Backing Unsafely.” The data shows the reversing vehicle’s point of impact at the center back end, with the parked SUV hit at the center front end. Driver error is clear: Backing Unsafely appears for all listed persons and in the vehicle’s pre-crash action as Backing. No other contributing factors are documented beyond “Unspecified.”
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Unlicensed motorcyclist hit by northbound sedan▸Aug 21 - Northbound Chevy struck a southbound motorcycle in Maspeth. The bike was demolished. The rider, 43, was injured and partially ejected. A parked Audi took a glancing hit. Police cite driver inexperience.
A northbound 2024 Chevy sedan hit a southbound 2024 JIAJU motorcycle near 59-12 61 St in Queens. The motorcycle was demolished. The 43-year-old male rider was injured and partially ejected. A parked 2007 Audi sedan was also struck on the left rear. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Driver Inexperience.” The crash data lists the motorcycle operator as unlicensed. The report shows the Chevy’s center front end as the point of impact and notes damage consistent with a frontal strike. The motorcycle rider’s helmet status appears only as a data field label and is not cited as a cause in the report.
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Pickup U-turn slams northbound moped▸Aug 18 - On Fresh Pond Road at Linden, a southbound pickup swung a U-turn into a northbound moped. The rider was ejected and hurt. Metal wins. Flesh pays.
A southbound Ford pickup making a U-turn on Fresh Pond Road at Linden Street struck a northbound moped. The moped rider, a 27-year-old man, was ejected and injured. According to the police report “pre crash: Making U Turn” for the pickup and “Going Straight Ahead” for the moped. The report lists contributing factors as “Unspecified.” The pickup’s point of impact was the right front quarter panel; the moped’s was the center front end. Driver actions placed a turning truck across a through rider’s path on a busy Queens corridor. No other contributing factors were recorded in the data.
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SUV turns into cyclist on Woodward▸Aug 17 - An SUV cut left on Woodward and met a bike. Metal swung. A rider went down. She bled at the knee and stayed conscious. The driver sat belted and unhurt. Sirens filled Ridgewood air.
A westbound SUV making a left turn on Woodward Ave at Troutman St collided with a westbound bicyclist. The cyclist, a 31-year-old woman, suffered a knee and lower-leg injury and remained conscious. The SUV driver, a 48-year-old man, was uninjured. According to the police report, the sole listed factor was “Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion.” The SUV’s action—turning left across the cyclist’s path—created the conflict that led to impact at the SUV’s left-side doors and the bike’s front end. The cyclist was reported with “Helmet Only (In-Line Skater/Bicyclist)” after the driver’s turning movement is noted. This crash underscores how a left-turning SUV can endanger a person on a bike moving straight.
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Honda Driver T-bones Toyota; Teen Hurt▸Aug 17 - A northbound Honda driver struck the right side of a southbound Toyota at 63 Ave and 82 Pl in Queens. The Toyota’s 27-year-old driver suffered neck injury and whiplash; a 14-year-old rear passenger was injured. Police recorded Traffic Control Disregarded and Driver Inattention/Distraction.
The driver of a northbound Honda struck the right-side doors of a southbound Toyota at 63 Ave and 82 Pl in Queens. The Toyota’s 27-year-old driver suffered a neck injury and complained of whiplash. A 14-year-old left rear passenger was also injured. According to the police report, the contributing factors were "Traffic Control Disregarded" and "Driver Inattention/Distraction." Police recorded those driver errors for the crash. The Honda’s center-front end struck the Toyota’s right-side doors; vehicle damage entries list center-front and right-side-door damage consistent with that impact. The report lists no other contributing factors.
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SUV clips cyclist on Himrod Street▸Aug 14 - An SUV cut too close and hit a northbound cyclist on Himrod Street. The rider went down, hurt and in shock. Police list distraction and close passing. Queens pavement took the blow. The SUV rolled on with no damage.
A northbound SUV struck a northbound bicyclist near 1718 Himrod St in Queens. The cyclist suffered back pain and shock. According to the police report, contributing factors were “Driver Inattention/Distraction” and “Passing Too Closely.” These driver errors put the rider on the ground. Vehicle data show a left front bumper impact to the SUV and a rear impact to the bike. The SUV had no reported damage; the cyclist was injured. The report also notes the cyclist wore a helmet, but that detail comes after the driver’s failures listed by police.
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Speeding Car Slams Coffee Truck, Kills Two▸Aug 12 - A speeding car tore through a stop sign in Astoria, struck a parked coffee truck, killed two men on foot, and left wreckage and grief behind.
ABC7 reported on August 12, 2025, that an 84-year-old driver sped through a stop sign at 19th Avenue and 42nd Street, crashing into a parked coffee truck and striking two men. Both pedestrians, ages 41 and 70, died. The Toyota then spun and hit a Volvo making a U-turn. Witness George Giakoumis said the car was "going at least 60+ miles an hour just right through the stop sign." The crash highlights persistent speeding and dangerous driving at this Astoria intersection. The article notes the area is "prone to speeding and racing," raising questions about street safety and enforcement.
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Speeding Car Slams Coffee Truck, Kills Two,
ABC7,
Published 2025-08-12
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BMW turning left hits woman pedestrian▸Aug 11 - A BMW turned left on Cypress and struck a woman in the crosswalk. She crossed with the signal. The car’s nose took her down. She was hurt and conscious. Failure to yield in broad daylight on Palmetto’s corner.
A BMW sedan making a left at Cypress Ave and Palmetto St struck a pedestrian who was crossing with the signal. The woman suffered a back injury and was conscious at the scene. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.” The vehicle’s point of impact was the center front end, consistent with a left-turn hit. The data also lists “Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion,” but the pedestrian was in the crosswalk with the signal. Driver errors led. This was in Queens, within the 104th Precinct, at 12:50 p.m.
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Dump Truck Rear-Ends Sedan on LIE▸Aug 11 - A westbound dump truck rear-ended a westbound sedan on the Long Island Expressway. Two women in the sedan were injured; a 29-year-old front passenger suffered crush injuries and the 42-year-old driver suffered back injuries.
A westbound dump truck struck the center back end of a westbound sedan on the Long Island Expressway in Queens. Two sedan occupants were injured: a 29-year-old front passenger with crush injuries and a 42-year-old driver with back injuries. According to the police report, the contributing factors were “Traffic Control Disregarded,” “Unsafe Lane Changing,” and “Oversized Vehicle.” The sedan showed left rear bumper damage; the truck had center front-end damage consistent with a rear impact. Police listed the driver errors above. No pedestrians or cyclists were reported; the sedan passengers bore the harm.
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Driver hits man off roadway on 60 Ave▸Aug 10 - A driver hit a 33-year-old man off the roadway on 60 Ave in Queens. He stayed conscious. His knee, lower leg, and foot were hurt. Police list no driver errors.
A driver hit a 33-year-old man walking off the roadway on 60 Ave in Queens. He was a pedestrian, not in the street. He stayed conscious. He suffered injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. According to the police report, the pedestrian was not in the roadway at the time of the crash. The report lists no driver errors or contributing factors. Police did not record failure to yield, distraction, speeding, or impairment. The report lists the vehicle type as unspecified and notes no direction of travel. It provides no information on the driver. No further details appear in the report.
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Distracted northbound sedans collide on Woodhaven▸Aug 9 - Two northbound sedans slammed together on Woodhaven Boulevard at 66th Avenue. Front to back. Hard stop. One driver suffered neck injuries. Police cite distraction. The street did what it always does: punish the smallest mistake.
Two sedans, both heading north on Woodhaven Boulevard at 66 Avenue, collided front to back. The BMW struck the Toyota’s center back end, injuring the Toyota’s 26-year-old driver, who reported neck pain. According to the police report, the listed contributing factor was “Driver Inattention/Distraction.” That points to a preventable lapse behind the wheel. No pedestrian or cyclist injuries were recorded in the file. Vehicle damage aligns with a rear impact: center front end to center back end. No other contributing factors were specified in the person records. The report lists one injured occupant and another with unspecified status.
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Astoria Bike Lane Lawsuit Challenges Safety▸Aug 8 - Businesses sued to block protected bike lanes on 31st Street. DOT stands firm. Two killed, 190 injured here since 2020. The street stays dangerous. The fight is over space, speed, and who gets to survive.
Streetsblog NYC (2025-08-08) reports that Astoria businesses sued to stop a DOT project adding protected bike lanes and traffic calming to 31st Street. The suit claims the redesign would "jeopardize" safety and hinder emergency access, despite DOT data showing 190 injuries and two deaths in the area since 2020. DOT says the project targets "unpredictable vehicle movements" and double parking, with design elements "found on streets across the city." The agency says it incorporated feedback from 90% of local businesses. The legal fight spotlights tension between safety improvements and business concerns, as the corridor ranks among Queens' most crash-prone.
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Astoria Bike Lane Lawsuit Challenges Safety,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-08
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Driver's U-Turn Hits Moped on Fresh Pond Road▸Aug 3 - Driver swung a U-turn across Fresh Pond Road at Linden. Hit a moped going straight. Rider, 30, bled from a leg and was partly ejected. Police recorded Turning Improperly and Failure to Yield.
A driver in an SUV made a U-turn on Fresh Pond Road at Linden Street in Queens and hit a southbound moped going straight. The moped driver, a 30-year-old man, suffered a serious leg injury with severe bleeding and was partially ejected. "According to the police report, the SUV driver was making a U-turn when he hit the moped." Police recorded Turning Improperly and Failure to Yield Right-of-Way by the driver. Impact was to the SUV’s front and the rear of the moped. Records show the SUV driver held a permit. The rider wore a helmet, as noted in the report.
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Distracted Drivers Crash on Jackie Robinson Parkway▸Aug 2 - Two drivers crashed on Jackie Robinson Parkway in Queens. Both were distracted. A driver and a right-rear passenger suffered neck injuries. Left-rear to right-front hit. Metal buckled. Sirens split the night.
Both drivers, traveling northeast, crashed on Jackie Robinson Parkway in Queens at 10:55 p.m. Two were injured: a 48-year-old driver and a 36-year-old right-rear passenger, both reporting neck pain and whiplash. According to the police report, both drivers were distracted at the time of impact; police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction for each vehicle. The contact was the right-front of one sedan into the left-rear of the other. Both drivers were licensed. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
Aug 21 - Northbound Chevy struck a southbound motorcycle in Maspeth. The bike was demolished. The rider, 43, was injured and partially ejected. A parked Audi took a glancing hit. Police cite driver inexperience.
A northbound 2024 Chevy sedan hit a southbound 2024 JIAJU motorcycle near 59-12 61 St in Queens. The motorcycle was demolished. The 43-year-old male rider was injured and partially ejected. A parked 2007 Audi sedan was also struck on the left rear. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Driver Inexperience.” The crash data lists the motorcycle operator as unlicensed. The report shows the Chevy’s center front end as the point of impact and notes damage consistent with a frontal strike. The motorcycle rider’s helmet status appears only as a data field label and is not cited as a cause in the report.
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Pickup U-turn slams northbound moped▸Aug 18 - On Fresh Pond Road at Linden, a southbound pickup swung a U-turn into a northbound moped. The rider was ejected and hurt. Metal wins. Flesh pays.
A southbound Ford pickup making a U-turn on Fresh Pond Road at Linden Street struck a northbound moped. The moped rider, a 27-year-old man, was ejected and injured. According to the police report “pre crash: Making U Turn” for the pickup and “Going Straight Ahead” for the moped. The report lists contributing factors as “Unspecified.” The pickup’s point of impact was the right front quarter panel; the moped’s was the center front end. Driver actions placed a turning truck across a through rider’s path on a busy Queens corridor. No other contributing factors were recorded in the data.
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SUV turns into cyclist on Woodward▸Aug 17 - An SUV cut left on Woodward and met a bike. Metal swung. A rider went down. She bled at the knee and stayed conscious. The driver sat belted and unhurt. Sirens filled Ridgewood air.
A westbound SUV making a left turn on Woodward Ave at Troutman St collided with a westbound bicyclist. The cyclist, a 31-year-old woman, suffered a knee and lower-leg injury and remained conscious. The SUV driver, a 48-year-old man, was uninjured. According to the police report, the sole listed factor was “Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion.” The SUV’s action—turning left across the cyclist’s path—created the conflict that led to impact at the SUV’s left-side doors and the bike’s front end. The cyclist was reported with “Helmet Only (In-Line Skater/Bicyclist)” after the driver’s turning movement is noted. This crash underscores how a left-turning SUV can endanger a person on a bike moving straight.
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Honda Driver T-bones Toyota; Teen Hurt▸Aug 17 - A northbound Honda driver struck the right side of a southbound Toyota at 63 Ave and 82 Pl in Queens. The Toyota’s 27-year-old driver suffered neck injury and whiplash; a 14-year-old rear passenger was injured. Police recorded Traffic Control Disregarded and Driver Inattention/Distraction.
The driver of a northbound Honda struck the right-side doors of a southbound Toyota at 63 Ave and 82 Pl in Queens. The Toyota’s 27-year-old driver suffered a neck injury and complained of whiplash. A 14-year-old left rear passenger was also injured. According to the police report, the contributing factors were "Traffic Control Disregarded" and "Driver Inattention/Distraction." Police recorded those driver errors for the crash. The Honda’s center-front end struck the Toyota’s right-side doors; vehicle damage entries list center-front and right-side-door damage consistent with that impact. The report lists no other contributing factors.
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SUV clips cyclist on Himrod Street▸Aug 14 - An SUV cut too close and hit a northbound cyclist on Himrod Street. The rider went down, hurt and in shock. Police list distraction and close passing. Queens pavement took the blow. The SUV rolled on with no damage.
A northbound SUV struck a northbound bicyclist near 1718 Himrod St in Queens. The cyclist suffered back pain and shock. According to the police report, contributing factors were “Driver Inattention/Distraction” and “Passing Too Closely.” These driver errors put the rider on the ground. Vehicle data show a left front bumper impact to the SUV and a rear impact to the bike. The SUV had no reported damage; the cyclist was injured. The report also notes the cyclist wore a helmet, but that detail comes after the driver’s failures listed by police.
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Speeding Car Slams Coffee Truck, Kills Two▸Aug 12 - A speeding car tore through a stop sign in Astoria, struck a parked coffee truck, killed two men on foot, and left wreckage and grief behind.
ABC7 reported on August 12, 2025, that an 84-year-old driver sped through a stop sign at 19th Avenue and 42nd Street, crashing into a parked coffee truck and striking two men. Both pedestrians, ages 41 and 70, died. The Toyota then spun and hit a Volvo making a U-turn. Witness George Giakoumis said the car was "going at least 60+ miles an hour just right through the stop sign." The crash highlights persistent speeding and dangerous driving at this Astoria intersection. The article notes the area is "prone to speeding and racing," raising questions about street safety and enforcement.
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Speeding Car Slams Coffee Truck, Kills Two,
ABC7,
Published 2025-08-12
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BMW turning left hits woman pedestrian▸Aug 11 - A BMW turned left on Cypress and struck a woman in the crosswalk. She crossed with the signal. The car’s nose took her down. She was hurt and conscious. Failure to yield in broad daylight on Palmetto’s corner.
A BMW sedan making a left at Cypress Ave and Palmetto St struck a pedestrian who was crossing with the signal. The woman suffered a back injury and was conscious at the scene. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.” The vehicle’s point of impact was the center front end, consistent with a left-turn hit. The data also lists “Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion,” but the pedestrian was in the crosswalk with the signal. Driver errors led. This was in Queens, within the 104th Precinct, at 12:50 p.m.
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Dump Truck Rear-Ends Sedan on LIE▸Aug 11 - A westbound dump truck rear-ended a westbound sedan on the Long Island Expressway. Two women in the sedan were injured; a 29-year-old front passenger suffered crush injuries and the 42-year-old driver suffered back injuries.
A westbound dump truck struck the center back end of a westbound sedan on the Long Island Expressway in Queens. Two sedan occupants were injured: a 29-year-old front passenger with crush injuries and a 42-year-old driver with back injuries. According to the police report, the contributing factors were “Traffic Control Disregarded,” “Unsafe Lane Changing,” and “Oversized Vehicle.” The sedan showed left rear bumper damage; the truck had center front-end damage consistent with a rear impact. Police listed the driver errors above. No pedestrians or cyclists were reported; the sedan passengers bore the harm.
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Driver hits man off roadway on 60 Ave▸Aug 10 - A driver hit a 33-year-old man off the roadway on 60 Ave in Queens. He stayed conscious. His knee, lower leg, and foot were hurt. Police list no driver errors.
A driver hit a 33-year-old man walking off the roadway on 60 Ave in Queens. He was a pedestrian, not in the street. He stayed conscious. He suffered injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. According to the police report, the pedestrian was not in the roadway at the time of the crash. The report lists no driver errors or contributing factors. Police did not record failure to yield, distraction, speeding, or impairment. The report lists the vehicle type as unspecified and notes no direction of travel. It provides no information on the driver. No further details appear in the report.
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Distracted northbound sedans collide on Woodhaven▸Aug 9 - Two northbound sedans slammed together on Woodhaven Boulevard at 66th Avenue. Front to back. Hard stop. One driver suffered neck injuries. Police cite distraction. The street did what it always does: punish the smallest mistake.
Two sedans, both heading north on Woodhaven Boulevard at 66 Avenue, collided front to back. The BMW struck the Toyota’s center back end, injuring the Toyota’s 26-year-old driver, who reported neck pain. According to the police report, the listed contributing factor was “Driver Inattention/Distraction.” That points to a preventable lapse behind the wheel. No pedestrian or cyclist injuries were recorded in the file. Vehicle damage aligns with a rear impact: center front end to center back end. No other contributing factors were specified in the person records. The report lists one injured occupant and another with unspecified status.
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Astoria Bike Lane Lawsuit Challenges Safety▸Aug 8 - Businesses sued to block protected bike lanes on 31st Street. DOT stands firm. Two killed, 190 injured here since 2020. The street stays dangerous. The fight is over space, speed, and who gets to survive.
Streetsblog NYC (2025-08-08) reports that Astoria businesses sued to stop a DOT project adding protected bike lanes and traffic calming to 31st Street. The suit claims the redesign would "jeopardize" safety and hinder emergency access, despite DOT data showing 190 injuries and two deaths in the area since 2020. DOT says the project targets "unpredictable vehicle movements" and double parking, with design elements "found on streets across the city." The agency says it incorporated feedback from 90% of local businesses. The legal fight spotlights tension between safety improvements and business concerns, as the corridor ranks among Queens' most crash-prone.
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Astoria Bike Lane Lawsuit Challenges Safety,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-08
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Driver's U-Turn Hits Moped on Fresh Pond Road▸Aug 3 - Driver swung a U-turn across Fresh Pond Road at Linden. Hit a moped going straight. Rider, 30, bled from a leg and was partly ejected. Police recorded Turning Improperly and Failure to Yield.
A driver in an SUV made a U-turn on Fresh Pond Road at Linden Street in Queens and hit a southbound moped going straight. The moped driver, a 30-year-old man, suffered a serious leg injury with severe bleeding and was partially ejected. "According to the police report, the SUV driver was making a U-turn when he hit the moped." Police recorded Turning Improperly and Failure to Yield Right-of-Way by the driver. Impact was to the SUV’s front and the rear of the moped. Records show the SUV driver held a permit. The rider wore a helmet, as noted in the report.
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Distracted Drivers Crash on Jackie Robinson Parkway▸Aug 2 - Two drivers crashed on Jackie Robinson Parkway in Queens. Both were distracted. A driver and a right-rear passenger suffered neck injuries. Left-rear to right-front hit. Metal buckled. Sirens split the night.
Both drivers, traveling northeast, crashed on Jackie Robinson Parkway in Queens at 10:55 p.m. Two were injured: a 48-year-old driver and a 36-year-old right-rear passenger, both reporting neck pain and whiplash. According to the police report, both drivers were distracted at the time of impact; police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction for each vehicle. The contact was the right-front of one sedan into the left-rear of the other. Both drivers were licensed. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
Aug 18 - On Fresh Pond Road at Linden, a southbound pickup swung a U-turn into a northbound moped. The rider was ejected and hurt. Metal wins. Flesh pays.
A southbound Ford pickup making a U-turn on Fresh Pond Road at Linden Street struck a northbound moped. The moped rider, a 27-year-old man, was ejected and injured. According to the police report “pre crash: Making U Turn” for the pickup and “Going Straight Ahead” for the moped. The report lists contributing factors as “Unspecified.” The pickup’s point of impact was the right front quarter panel; the moped’s was the center front end. Driver actions placed a turning truck across a through rider’s path on a busy Queens corridor. No other contributing factors were recorded in the data.
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SUV turns into cyclist on Woodward▸Aug 17 - An SUV cut left on Woodward and met a bike. Metal swung. A rider went down. She bled at the knee and stayed conscious. The driver sat belted and unhurt. Sirens filled Ridgewood air.
A westbound SUV making a left turn on Woodward Ave at Troutman St collided with a westbound bicyclist. The cyclist, a 31-year-old woman, suffered a knee and lower-leg injury and remained conscious. The SUV driver, a 48-year-old man, was uninjured. According to the police report, the sole listed factor was “Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion.” The SUV’s action—turning left across the cyclist’s path—created the conflict that led to impact at the SUV’s left-side doors and the bike’s front end. The cyclist was reported with “Helmet Only (In-Line Skater/Bicyclist)” after the driver’s turning movement is noted. This crash underscores how a left-turning SUV can endanger a person on a bike moving straight.
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Honda Driver T-bones Toyota; Teen Hurt▸Aug 17 - A northbound Honda driver struck the right side of a southbound Toyota at 63 Ave and 82 Pl in Queens. The Toyota’s 27-year-old driver suffered neck injury and whiplash; a 14-year-old rear passenger was injured. Police recorded Traffic Control Disregarded and Driver Inattention/Distraction.
The driver of a northbound Honda struck the right-side doors of a southbound Toyota at 63 Ave and 82 Pl in Queens. The Toyota’s 27-year-old driver suffered a neck injury and complained of whiplash. A 14-year-old left rear passenger was also injured. According to the police report, the contributing factors were "Traffic Control Disregarded" and "Driver Inattention/Distraction." Police recorded those driver errors for the crash. The Honda’s center-front end struck the Toyota’s right-side doors; vehicle damage entries list center-front and right-side-door damage consistent with that impact. The report lists no other contributing factors.
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SUV clips cyclist on Himrod Street▸Aug 14 - An SUV cut too close and hit a northbound cyclist on Himrod Street. The rider went down, hurt and in shock. Police list distraction and close passing. Queens pavement took the blow. The SUV rolled on with no damage.
A northbound SUV struck a northbound bicyclist near 1718 Himrod St in Queens. The cyclist suffered back pain and shock. According to the police report, contributing factors were “Driver Inattention/Distraction” and “Passing Too Closely.” These driver errors put the rider on the ground. Vehicle data show a left front bumper impact to the SUV and a rear impact to the bike. The SUV had no reported damage; the cyclist was injured. The report also notes the cyclist wore a helmet, but that detail comes after the driver’s failures listed by police.
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Speeding Car Slams Coffee Truck, Kills Two▸Aug 12 - A speeding car tore through a stop sign in Astoria, struck a parked coffee truck, killed two men on foot, and left wreckage and grief behind.
ABC7 reported on August 12, 2025, that an 84-year-old driver sped through a stop sign at 19th Avenue and 42nd Street, crashing into a parked coffee truck and striking two men. Both pedestrians, ages 41 and 70, died. The Toyota then spun and hit a Volvo making a U-turn. Witness George Giakoumis said the car was "going at least 60+ miles an hour just right through the stop sign." The crash highlights persistent speeding and dangerous driving at this Astoria intersection. The article notes the area is "prone to speeding and racing," raising questions about street safety and enforcement.
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Speeding Car Slams Coffee Truck, Kills Two,
ABC7,
Published 2025-08-12
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BMW turning left hits woman pedestrian▸Aug 11 - A BMW turned left on Cypress and struck a woman in the crosswalk. She crossed with the signal. The car’s nose took her down. She was hurt and conscious. Failure to yield in broad daylight on Palmetto’s corner.
A BMW sedan making a left at Cypress Ave and Palmetto St struck a pedestrian who was crossing with the signal. The woman suffered a back injury and was conscious at the scene. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.” The vehicle’s point of impact was the center front end, consistent with a left-turn hit. The data also lists “Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion,” but the pedestrian was in the crosswalk with the signal. Driver errors led. This was in Queens, within the 104th Precinct, at 12:50 p.m.
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Dump Truck Rear-Ends Sedan on LIE▸Aug 11 - A westbound dump truck rear-ended a westbound sedan on the Long Island Expressway. Two women in the sedan were injured; a 29-year-old front passenger suffered crush injuries and the 42-year-old driver suffered back injuries.
A westbound dump truck struck the center back end of a westbound sedan on the Long Island Expressway in Queens. Two sedan occupants were injured: a 29-year-old front passenger with crush injuries and a 42-year-old driver with back injuries. According to the police report, the contributing factors were “Traffic Control Disregarded,” “Unsafe Lane Changing,” and “Oversized Vehicle.” The sedan showed left rear bumper damage; the truck had center front-end damage consistent with a rear impact. Police listed the driver errors above. No pedestrians or cyclists were reported; the sedan passengers bore the harm.
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Driver hits man off roadway on 60 Ave▸Aug 10 - A driver hit a 33-year-old man off the roadway on 60 Ave in Queens. He stayed conscious. His knee, lower leg, and foot were hurt. Police list no driver errors.
A driver hit a 33-year-old man walking off the roadway on 60 Ave in Queens. He was a pedestrian, not in the street. He stayed conscious. He suffered injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. According to the police report, the pedestrian was not in the roadway at the time of the crash. The report lists no driver errors or contributing factors. Police did not record failure to yield, distraction, speeding, or impairment. The report lists the vehicle type as unspecified and notes no direction of travel. It provides no information on the driver. No further details appear in the report.
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Distracted northbound sedans collide on Woodhaven▸Aug 9 - Two northbound sedans slammed together on Woodhaven Boulevard at 66th Avenue. Front to back. Hard stop. One driver suffered neck injuries. Police cite distraction. The street did what it always does: punish the smallest mistake.
Two sedans, both heading north on Woodhaven Boulevard at 66 Avenue, collided front to back. The BMW struck the Toyota’s center back end, injuring the Toyota’s 26-year-old driver, who reported neck pain. According to the police report, the listed contributing factor was “Driver Inattention/Distraction.” That points to a preventable lapse behind the wheel. No pedestrian or cyclist injuries were recorded in the file. Vehicle damage aligns with a rear impact: center front end to center back end. No other contributing factors were specified in the person records. The report lists one injured occupant and another with unspecified status.
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Astoria Bike Lane Lawsuit Challenges Safety▸Aug 8 - Businesses sued to block protected bike lanes on 31st Street. DOT stands firm. Two killed, 190 injured here since 2020. The street stays dangerous. The fight is over space, speed, and who gets to survive.
Streetsblog NYC (2025-08-08) reports that Astoria businesses sued to stop a DOT project adding protected bike lanes and traffic calming to 31st Street. The suit claims the redesign would "jeopardize" safety and hinder emergency access, despite DOT data showing 190 injuries and two deaths in the area since 2020. DOT says the project targets "unpredictable vehicle movements" and double parking, with design elements "found on streets across the city." The agency says it incorporated feedback from 90% of local businesses. The legal fight spotlights tension between safety improvements and business concerns, as the corridor ranks among Queens' most crash-prone.
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Astoria Bike Lane Lawsuit Challenges Safety,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-08
3
Driver's U-Turn Hits Moped on Fresh Pond Road▸Aug 3 - Driver swung a U-turn across Fresh Pond Road at Linden. Hit a moped going straight. Rider, 30, bled from a leg and was partly ejected. Police recorded Turning Improperly and Failure to Yield.
A driver in an SUV made a U-turn on Fresh Pond Road at Linden Street in Queens and hit a southbound moped going straight. The moped driver, a 30-year-old man, suffered a serious leg injury with severe bleeding and was partially ejected. "According to the police report, the SUV driver was making a U-turn when he hit the moped." Police recorded Turning Improperly and Failure to Yield Right-of-Way by the driver. Impact was to the SUV’s front and the rear of the moped. Records show the SUV driver held a permit. The rider wore a helmet, as noted in the report.
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Distracted Drivers Crash on Jackie Robinson Parkway▸Aug 2 - Two drivers crashed on Jackie Robinson Parkway in Queens. Both were distracted. A driver and a right-rear passenger suffered neck injuries. Left-rear to right-front hit. Metal buckled. Sirens split the night.
Both drivers, traveling northeast, crashed on Jackie Robinson Parkway in Queens at 10:55 p.m. Two were injured: a 48-year-old driver and a 36-year-old right-rear passenger, both reporting neck pain and whiplash. According to the police report, both drivers were distracted at the time of impact; police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction for each vehicle. The contact was the right-front of one sedan into the left-rear of the other. Both drivers were licensed. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
Aug 17 - An SUV cut left on Woodward and met a bike. Metal swung. A rider went down. She bled at the knee and stayed conscious. The driver sat belted and unhurt. Sirens filled Ridgewood air.
A westbound SUV making a left turn on Woodward Ave at Troutman St collided with a westbound bicyclist. The cyclist, a 31-year-old woman, suffered a knee and lower-leg injury and remained conscious. The SUV driver, a 48-year-old man, was uninjured. According to the police report, the sole listed factor was “Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion.” The SUV’s action—turning left across the cyclist’s path—created the conflict that led to impact at the SUV’s left-side doors and the bike’s front end. The cyclist was reported with “Helmet Only (In-Line Skater/Bicyclist)” after the driver’s turning movement is noted. This crash underscores how a left-turning SUV can endanger a person on a bike moving straight.
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Honda Driver T-bones Toyota; Teen Hurt▸Aug 17 - A northbound Honda driver struck the right side of a southbound Toyota at 63 Ave and 82 Pl in Queens. The Toyota’s 27-year-old driver suffered neck injury and whiplash; a 14-year-old rear passenger was injured. Police recorded Traffic Control Disregarded and Driver Inattention/Distraction.
The driver of a northbound Honda struck the right-side doors of a southbound Toyota at 63 Ave and 82 Pl in Queens. The Toyota’s 27-year-old driver suffered a neck injury and complained of whiplash. A 14-year-old left rear passenger was also injured. According to the police report, the contributing factors were "Traffic Control Disregarded" and "Driver Inattention/Distraction." Police recorded those driver errors for the crash. The Honda’s center-front end struck the Toyota’s right-side doors; vehicle damage entries list center-front and right-side-door damage consistent with that impact. The report lists no other contributing factors.
14
SUV clips cyclist on Himrod Street▸Aug 14 - An SUV cut too close and hit a northbound cyclist on Himrod Street. The rider went down, hurt and in shock. Police list distraction and close passing. Queens pavement took the blow. The SUV rolled on with no damage.
A northbound SUV struck a northbound bicyclist near 1718 Himrod St in Queens. The cyclist suffered back pain and shock. According to the police report, contributing factors were “Driver Inattention/Distraction” and “Passing Too Closely.” These driver errors put the rider on the ground. Vehicle data show a left front bumper impact to the SUV and a rear impact to the bike. The SUV had no reported damage; the cyclist was injured. The report also notes the cyclist wore a helmet, but that detail comes after the driver’s failures listed by police.
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Speeding Car Slams Coffee Truck, Kills Two▸Aug 12 - A speeding car tore through a stop sign in Astoria, struck a parked coffee truck, killed two men on foot, and left wreckage and grief behind.
ABC7 reported on August 12, 2025, that an 84-year-old driver sped through a stop sign at 19th Avenue and 42nd Street, crashing into a parked coffee truck and striking two men. Both pedestrians, ages 41 and 70, died. The Toyota then spun and hit a Volvo making a U-turn. Witness George Giakoumis said the car was "going at least 60+ miles an hour just right through the stop sign." The crash highlights persistent speeding and dangerous driving at this Astoria intersection. The article notes the area is "prone to speeding and racing," raising questions about street safety and enforcement.
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Speeding Car Slams Coffee Truck, Kills Two,
ABC7,
Published 2025-08-12
11
BMW turning left hits woman pedestrian▸Aug 11 - A BMW turned left on Cypress and struck a woman in the crosswalk. She crossed with the signal. The car’s nose took her down. She was hurt and conscious. Failure to yield in broad daylight on Palmetto’s corner.
A BMW sedan making a left at Cypress Ave and Palmetto St struck a pedestrian who was crossing with the signal. The woman suffered a back injury and was conscious at the scene. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.” The vehicle’s point of impact was the center front end, consistent with a left-turn hit. The data also lists “Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion,” but the pedestrian was in the crosswalk with the signal. Driver errors led. This was in Queens, within the 104th Precinct, at 12:50 p.m.
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Dump Truck Rear-Ends Sedan on LIE▸Aug 11 - A westbound dump truck rear-ended a westbound sedan on the Long Island Expressway. Two women in the sedan were injured; a 29-year-old front passenger suffered crush injuries and the 42-year-old driver suffered back injuries.
A westbound dump truck struck the center back end of a westbound sedan on the Long Island Expressway in Queens. Two sedan occupants were injured: a 29-year-old front passenger with crush injuries and a 42-year-old driver with back injuries. According to the police report, the contributing factors were “Traffic Control Disregarded,” “Unsafe Lane Changing,” and “Oversized Vehicle.” The sedan showed left rear bumper damage; the truck had center front-end damage consistent with a rear impact. Police listed the driver errors above. No pedestrians or cyclists were reported; the sedan passengers bore the harm.
10
Driver hits man off roadway on 60 Ave▸Aug 10 - A driver hit a 33-year-old man off the roadway on 60 Ave in Queens. He stayed conscious. His knee, lower leg, and foot were hurt. Police list no driver errors.
A driver hit a 33-year-old man walking off the roadway on 60 Ave in Queens. He was a pedestrian, not in the street. He stayed conscious. He suffered injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. According to the police report, the pedestrian was not in the roadway at the time of the crash. The report lists no driver errors or contributing factors. Police did not record failure to yield, distraction, speeding, or impairment. The report lists the vehicle type as unspecified and notes no direction of travel. It provides no information on the driver. No further details appear in the report.
9
Distracted northbound sedans collide on Woodhaven▸Aug 9 - Two northbound sedans slammed together on Woodhaven Boulevard at 66th Avenue. Front to back. Hard stop. One driver suffered neck injuries. Police cite distraction. The street did what it always does: punish the smallest mistake.
Two sedans, both heading north on Woodhaven Boulevard at 66 Avenue, collided front to back. The BMW struck the Toyota’s center back end, injuring the Toyota’s 26-year-old driver, who reported neck pain. According to the police report, the listed contributing factor was “Driver Inattention/Distraction.” That points to a preventable lapse behind the wheel. No pedestrian or cyclist injuries were recorded in the file. Vehicle damage aligns with a rear impact: center front end to center back end. No other contributing factors were specified in the person records. The report lists one injured occupant and another with unspecified status.
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Astoria Bike Lane Lawsuit Challenges Safety▸Aug 8 - Businesses sued to block protected bike lanes on 31st Street. DOT stands firm. Two killed, 190 injured here since 2020. The street stays dangerous. The fight is over space, speed, and who gets to survive.
Streetsblog NYC (2025-08-08) reports that Astoria businesses sued to stop a DOT project adding protected bike lanes and traffic calming to 31st Street. The suit claims the redesign would "jeopardize" safety and hinder emergency access, despite DOT data showing 190 injuries and two deaths in the area since 2020. DOT says the project targets "unpredictable vehicle movements" and double parking, with design elements "found on streets across the city." The agency says it incorporated feedback from 90% of local businesses. The legal fight spotlights tension between safety improvements and business concerns, as the corridor ranks among Queens' most crash-prone.
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Astoria Bike Lane Lawsuit Challenges Safety,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-08
3
Driver's U-Turn Hits Moped on Fresh Pond Road▸Aug 3 - Driver swung a U-turn across Fresh Pond Road at Linden. Hit a moped going straight. Rider, 30, bled from a leg and was partly ejected. Police recorded Turning Improperly and Failure to Yield.
A driver in an SUV made a U-turn on Fresh Pond Road at Linden Street in Queens and hit a southbound moped going straight. The moped driver, a 30-year-old man, suffered a serious leg injury with severe bleeding and was partially ejected. "According to the police report, the SUV driver was making a U-turn when he hit the moped." Police recorded Turning Improperly and Failure to Yield Right-of-Way by the driver. Impact was to the SUV’s front and the rear of the moped. Records show the SUV driver held a permit. The rider wore a helmet, as noted in the report.
2
Distracted Drivers Crash on Jackie Robinson Parkway▸Aug 2 - Two drivers crashed on Jackie Robinson Parkway in Queens. Both were distracted. A driver and a right-rear passenger suffered neck injuries. Left-rear to right-front hit. Metal buckled. Sirens split the night.
Both drivers, traveling northeast, crashed on Jackie Robinson Parkway in Queens at 10:55 p.m. Two were injured: a 48-year-old driver and a 36-year-old right-rear passenger, both reporting neck pain and whiplash. According to the police report, both drivers were distracted at the time of impact; police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction for each vehicle. The contact was the right-front of one sedan into the left-rear of the other. Both drivers were licensed. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
Aug 17 - A northbound Honda driver struck the right side of a southbound Toyota at 63 Ave and 82 Pl in Queens. The Toyota’s 27-year-old driver suffered neck injury and whiplash; a 14-year-old rear passenger was injured. Police recorded Traffic Control Disregarded and Driver Inattention/Distraction.
The driver of a northbound Honda struck the right-side doors of a southbound Toyota at 63 Ave and 82 Pl in Queens. The Toyota’s 27-year-old driver suffered a neck injury and complained of whiplash. A 14-year-old left rear passenger was also injured. According to the police report, the contributing factors were "Traffic Control Disregarded" and "Driver Inattention/Distraction." Police recorded those driver errors for the crash. The Honda’s center-front end struck the Toyota’s right-side doors; vehicle damage entries list center-front and right-side-door damage consistent with that impact. The report lists no other contributing factors.
14
SUV clips cyclist on Himrod Street▸Aug 14 - An SUV cut too close and hit a northbound cyclist on Himrod Street. The rider went down, hurt and in shock. Police list distraction and close passing. Queens pavement took the blow. The SUV rolled on with no damage.
A northbound SUV struck a northbound bicyclist near 1718 Himrod St in Queens. The cyclist suffered back pain and shock. According to the police report, contributing factors were “Driver Inattention/Distraction” and “Passing Too Closely.” These driver errors put the rider on the ground. Vehicle data show a left front bumper impact to the SUV and a rear impact to the bike. The SUV had no reported damage; the cyclist was injured. The report also notes the cyclist wore a helmet, but that detail comes after the driver’s failures listed by police.
12
Speeding Car Slams Coffee Truck, Kills Two▸Aug 12 - A speeding car tore through a stop sign in Astoria, struck a parked coffee truck, killed two men on foot, and left wreckage and grief behind.
ABC7 reported on August 12, 2025, that an 84-year-old driver sped through a stop sign at 19th Avenue and 42nd Street, crashing into a parked coffee truck and striking two men. Both pedestrians, ages 41 and 70, died. The Toyota then spun and hit a Volvo making a U-turn. Witness George Giakoumis said the car was "going at least 60+ miles an hour just right through the stop sign." The crash highlights persistent speeding and dangerous driving at this Astoria intersection. The article notes the area is "prone to speeding and racing," raising questions about street safety and enforcement.
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Speeding Car Slams Coffee Truck, Kills Two,
ABC7,
Published 2025-08-12
11
BMW turning left hits woman pedestrian▸Aug 11 - A BMW turned left on Cypress and struck a woman in the crosswalk. She crossed with the signal. The car’s nose took her down. She was hurt and conscious. Failure to yield in broad daylight on Palmetto’s corner.
A BMW sedan making a left at Cypress Ave and Palmetto St struck a pedestrian who was crossing with the signal. The woman suffered a back injury and was conscious at the scene. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.” The vehicle’s point of impact was the center front end, consistent with a left-turn hit. The data also lists “Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion,” but the pedestrian was in the crosswalk with the signal. Driver errors led. This was in Queens, within the 104th Precinct, at 12:50 p.m.
11
Dump Truck Rear-Ends Sedan on LIE▸Aug 11 - A westbound dump truck rear-ended a westbound sedan on the Long Island Expressway. Two women in the sedan were injured; a 29-year-old front passenger suffered crush injuries and the 42-year-old driver suffered back injuries.
A westbound dump truck struck the center back end of a westbound sedan on the Long Island Expressway in Queens. Two sedan occupants were injured: a 29-year-old front passenger with crush injuries and a 42-year-old driver with back injuries. According to the police report, the contributing factors were “Traffic Control Disregarded,” “Unsafe Lane Changing,” and “Oversized Vehicle.” The sedan showed left rear bumper damage; the truck had center front-end damage consistent with a rear impact. Police listed the driver errors above. No pedestrians or cyclists were reported; the sedan passengers bore the harm.
10
Driver hits man off roadway on 60 Ave▸Aug 10 - A driver hit a 33-year-old man off the roadway on 60 Ave in Queens. He stayed conscious. His knee, lower leg, and foot were hurt. Police list no driver errors.
A driver hit a 33-year-old man walking off the roadway on 60 Ave in Queens. He was a pedestrian, not in the street. He stayed conscious. He suffered injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. According to the police report, the pedestrian was not in the roadway at the time of the crash. The report lists no driver errors or contributing factors. Police did not record failure to yield, distraction, speeding, or impairment. The report lists the vehicle type as unspecified and notes no direction of travel. It provides no information on the driver. No further details appear in the report.
9
Distracted northbound sedans collide on Woodhaven▸Aug 9 - Two northbound sedans slammed together on Woodhaven Boulevard at 66th Avenue. Front to back. Hard stop. One driver suffered neck injuries. Police cite distraction. The street did what it always does: punish the smallest mistake.
Two sedans, both heading north on Woodhaven Boulevard at 66 Avenue, collided front to back. The BMW struck the Toyota’s center back end, injuring the Toyota’s 26-year-old driver, who reported neck pain. According to the police report, the listed contributing factor was “Driver Inattention/Distraction.” That points to a preventable lapse behind the wheel. No pedestrian or cyclist injuries were recorded in the file. Vehicle damage aligns with a rear impact: center front end to center back end. No other contributing factors were specified in the person records. The report lists one injured occupant and another with unspecified status.
8
Astoria Bike Lane Lawsuit Challenges Safety▸Aug 8 - Businesses sued to block protected bike lanes on 31st Street. DOT stands firm. Two killed, 190 injured here since 2020. The street stays dangerous. The fight is over space, speed, and who gets to survive.
Streetsblog NYC (2025-08-08) reports that Astoria businesses sued to stop a DOT project adding protected bike lanes and traffic calming to 31st Street. The suit claims the redesign would "jeopardize" safety and hinder emergency access, despite DOT data showing 190 injuries and two deaths in the area since 2020. DOT says the project targets "unpredictable vehicle movements" and double parking, with design elements "found on streets across the city." The agency says it incorporated feedback from 90% of local businesses. The legal fight spotlights tension between safety improvements and business concerns, as the corridor ranks among Queens' most crash-prone.
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Astoria Bike Lane Lawsuit Challenges Safety,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-08
3
Driver's U-Turn Hits Moped on Fresh Pond Road▸Aug 3 - Driver swung a U-turn across Fresh Pond Road at Linden. Hit a moped going straight. Rider, 30, bled from a leg and was partly ejected. Police recorded Turning Improperly and Failure to Yield.
A driver in an SUV made a U-turn on Fresh Pond Road at Linden Street in Queens and hit a southbound moped going straight. The moped driver, a 30-year-old man, suffered a serious leg injury with severe bleeding and was partially ejected. "According to the police report, the SUV driver was making a U-turn when he hit the moped." Police recorded Turning Improperly and Failure to Yield Right-of-Way by the driver. Impact was to the SUV’s front and the rear of the moped. Records show the SUV driver held a permit. The rider wore a helmet, as noted in the report.
2
Distracted Drivers Crash on Jackie Robinson Parkway▸Aug 2 - Two drivers crashed on Jackie Robinson Parkway in Queens. Both were distracted. A driver and a right-rear passenger suffered neck injuries. Left-rear to right-front hit. Metal buckled. Sirens split the night.
Both drivers, traveling northeast, crashed on Jackie Robinson Parkway in Queens at 10:55 p.m. Two were injured: a 48-year-old driver and a 36-year-old right-rear passenger, both reporting neck pain and whiplash. According to the police report, both drivers were distracted at the time of impact; police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction for each vehicle. The contact was the right-front of one sedan into the left-rear of the other. Both drivers were licensed. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
Aug 14 - An SUV cut too close and hit a northbound cyclist on Himrod Street. The rider went down, hurt and in shock. Police list distraction and close passing. Queens pavement took the blow. The SUV rolled on with no damage.
A northbound SUV struck a northbound bicyclist near 1718 Himrod St in Queens. The cyclist suffered back pain and shock. According to the police report, contributing factors were “Driver Inattention/Distraction” and “Passing Too Closely.” These driver errors put the rider on the ground. Vehicle data show a left front bumper impact to the SUV and a rear impact to the bike. The SUV had no reported damage; the cyclist was injured. The report also notes the cyclist wore a helmet, but that detail comes after the driver’s failures listed by police.
12
Speeding Car Slams Coffee Truck, Kills Two▸Aug 12 - A speeding car tore through a stop sign in Astoria, struck a parked coffee truck, killed two men on foot, and left wreckage and grief behind.
ABC7 reported on August 12, 2025, that an 84-year-old driver sped through a stop sign at 19th Avenue and 42nd Street, crashing into a parked coffee truck and striking two men. Both pedestrians, ages 41 and 70, died. The Toyota then spun and hit a Volvo making a U-turn. Witness George Giakoumis said the car was "going at least 60+ miles an hour just right through the stop sign." The crash highlights persistent speeding and dangerous driving at this Astoria intersection. The article notes the area is "prone to speeding and racing," raising questions about street safety and enforcement.
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Speeding Car Slams Coffee Truck, Kills Two,
ABC7,
Published 2025-08-12
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BMW turning left hits woman pedestrian▸Aug 11 - A BMW turned left on Cypress and struck a woman in the crosswalk. She crossed with the signal. The car’s nose took her down. She was hurt and conscious. Failure to yield in broad daylight on Palmetto’s corner.
A BMW sedan making a left at Cypress Ave and Palmetto St struck a pedestrian who was crossing with the signal. The woman suffered a back injury and was conscious at the scene. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.” The vehicle’s point of impact was the center front end, consistent with a left-turn hit. The data also lists “Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion,” but the pedestrian was in the crosswalk with the signal. Driver errors led. This was in Queens, within the 104th Precinct, at 12:50 p.m.
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Dump Truck Rear-Ends Sedan on LIE▸Aug 11 - A westbound dump truck rear-ended a westbound sedan on the Long Island Expressway. Two women in the sedan were injured; a 29-year-old front passenger suffered crush injuries and the 42-year-old driver suffered back injuries.
A westbound dump truck struck the center back end of a westbound sedan on the Long Island Expressway in Queens. Two sedan occupants were injured: a 29-year-old front passenger with crush injuries and a 42-year-old driver with back injuries. According to the police report, the contributing factors were “Traffic Control Disregarded,” “Unsafe Lane Changing,” and “Oversized Vehicle.” The sedan showed left rear bumper damage; the truck had center front-end damage consistent with a rear impact. Police listed the driver errors above. No pedestrians or cyclists were reported; the sedan passengers bore the harm.
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Driver hits man off roadway on 60 Ave▸Aug 10 - A driver hit a 33-year-old man off the roadway on 60 Ave in Queens. He stayed conscious. His knee, lower leg, and foot were hurt. Police list no driver errors.
A driver hit a 33-year-old man walking off the roadway on 60 Ave in Queens. He was a pedestrian, not in the street. He stayed conscious. He suffered injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. According to the police report, the pedestrian was not in the roadway at the time of the crash. The report lists no driver errors or contributing factors. Police did not record failure to yield, distraction, speeding, or impairment. The report lists the vehicle type as unspecified and notes no direction of travel. It provides no information on the driver. No further details appear in the report.
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Distracted northbound sedans collide on Woodhaven▸Aug 9 - Two northbound sedans slammed together on Woodhaven Boulevard at 66th Avenue. Front to back. Hard stop. One driver suffered neck injuries. Police cite distraction. The street did what it always does: punish the smallest mistake.
Two sedans, both heading north on Woodhaven Boulevard at 66 Avenue, collided front to back. The BMW struck the Toyota’s center back end, injuring the Toyota’s 26-year-old driver, who reported neck pain. According to the police report, the listed contributing factor was “Driver Inattention/Distraction.” That points to a preventable lapse behind the wheel. No pedestrian or cyclist injuries were recorded in the file. Vehicle damage aligns with a rear impact: center front end to center back end. No other contributing factors were specified in the person records. The report lists one injured occupant and another with unspecified status.
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Astoria Bike Lane Lawsuit Challenges Safety▸Aug 8 - Businesses sued to block protected bike lanes on 31st Street. DOT stands firm. Two killed, 190 injured here since 2020. The street stays dangerous. The fight is over space, speed, and who gets to survive.
Streetsblog NYC (2025-08-08) reports that Astoria businesses sued to stop a DOT project adding protected bike lanes and traffic calming to 31st Street. The suit claims the redesign would "jeopardize" safety and hinder emergency access, despite DOT data showing 190 injuries and two deaths in the area since 2020. DOT says the project targets "unpredictable vehicle movements" and double parking, with design elements "found on streets across the city." The agency says it incorporated feedback from 90% of local businesses. The legal fight spotlights tension between safety improvements and business concerns, as the corridor ranks among Queens' most crash-prone.
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Astoria Bike Lane Lawsuit Challenges Safety,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-08
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Driver's U-Turn Hits Moped on Fresh Pond Road▸Aug 3 - Driver swung a U-turn across Fresh Pond Road at Linden. Hit a moped going straight. Rider, 30, bled from a leg and was partly ejected. Police recorded Turning Improperly and Failure to Yield.
A driver in an SUV made a U-turn on Fresh Pond Road at Linden Street in Queens and hit a southbound moped going straight. The moped driver, a 30-year-old man, suffered a serious leg injury with severe bleeding and was partially ejected. "According to the police report, the SUV driver was making a U-turn when he hit the moped." Police recorded Turning Improperly and Failure to Yield Right-of-Way by the driver. Impact was to the SUV’s front and the rear of the moped. Records show the SUV driver held a permit. The rider wore a helmet, as noted in the report.
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Distracted Drivers Crash on Jackie Robinson Parkway▸Aug 2 - Two drivers crashed on Jackie Robinson Parkway in Queens. Both were distracted. A driver and a right-rear passenger suffered neck injuries. Left-rear to right-front hit. Metal buckled. Sirens split the night.
Both drivers, traveling northeast, crashed on Jackie Robinson Parkway in Queens at 10:55 p.m. Two were injured: a 48-year-old driver and a 36-year-old right-rear passenger, both reporting neck pain and whiplash. According to the police report, both drivers were distracted at the time of impact; police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction for each vehicle. The contact was the right-front of one sedan into the left-rear of the other. Both drivers were licensed. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
Aug 12 - A speeding car tore through a stop sign in Astoria, struck a parked coffee truck, killed two men on foot, and left wreckage and grief behind.
ABC7 reported on August 12, 2025, that an 84-year-old driver sped through a stop sign at 19th Avenue and 42nd Street, crashing into a parked coffee truck and striking two men. Both pedestrians, ages 41 and 70, died. The Toyota then spun and hit a Volvo making a U-turn. Witness George Giakoumis said the car was "going at least 60+ miles an hour just right through the stop sign." The crash highlights persistent speeding and dangerous driving at this Astoria intersection. The article notes the area is "prone to speeding and racing," raising questions about street safety and enforcement.
- Speeding Car Slams Coffee Truck, Kills Two, ABC7, Published 2025-08-12
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BMW turning left hits woman pedestrian▸Aug 11 - A BMW turned left on Cypress and struck a woman in the crosswalk. She crossed with the signal. The car’s nose took her down. She was hurt and conscious. Failure to yield in broad daylight on Palmetto’s corner.
A BMW sedan making a left at Cypress Ave and Palmetto St struck a pedestrian who was crossing with the signal. The woman suffered a back injury and was conscious at the scene. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.” The vehicle’s point of impact was the center front end, consistent with a left-turn hit. The data also lists “Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion,” but the pedestrian was in the crosswalk with the signal. Driver errors led. This was in Queens, within the 104th Precinct, at 12:50 p.m.
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Dump Truck Rear-Ends Sedan on LIE▸Aug 11 - A westbound dump truck rear-ended a westbound sedan on the Long Island Expressway. Two women in the sedan were injured; a 29-year-old front passenger suffered crush injuries and the 42-year-old driver suffered back injuries.
A westbound dump truck struck the center back end of a westbound sedan on the Long Island Expressway in Queens. Two sedan occupants were injured: a 29-year-old front passenger with crush injuries and a 42-year-old driver with back injuries. According to the police report, the contributing factors were “Traffic Control Disregarded,” “Unsafe Lane Changing,” and “Oversized Vehicle.” The sedan showed left rear bumper damage; the truck had center front-end damage consistent with a rear impact. Police listed the driver errors above. No pedestrians or cyclists were reported; the sedan passengers bore the harm.
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Driver hits man off roadway on 60 Ave▸Aug 10 - A driver hit a 33-year-old man off the roadway on 60 Ave in Queens. He stayed conscious. His knee, lower leg, and foot were hurt. Police list no driver errors.
A driver hit a 33-year-old man walking off the roadway on 60 Ave in Queens. He was a pedestrian, not in the street. He stayed conscious. He suffered injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. According to the police report, the pedestrian was not in the roadway at the time of the crash. The report lists no driver errors or contributing factors. Police did not record failure to yield, distraction, speeding, or impairment. The report lists the vehicle type as unspecified and notes no direction of travel. It provides no information on the driver. No further details appear in the report.
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Distracted northbound sedans collide on Woodhaven▸Aug 9 - Two northbound sedans slammed together on Woodhaven Boulevard at 66th Avenue. Front to back. Hard stop. One driver suffered neck injuries. Police cite distraction. The street did what it always does: punish the smallest mistake.
Two sedans, both heading north on Woodhaven Boulevard at 66 Avenue, collided front to back. The BMW struck the Toyota’s center back end, injuring the Toyota’s 26-year-old driver, who reported neck pain. According to the police report, the listed contributing factor was “Driver Inattention/Distraction.” That points to a preventable lapse behind the wheel. No pedestrian or cyclist injuries were recorded in the file. Vehicle damage aligns with a rear impact: center front end to center back end. No other contributing factors were specified in the person records. The report lists one injured occupant and another with unspecified status.
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Astoria Bike Lane Lawsuit Challenges Safety▸Aug 8 - Businesses sued to block protected bike lanes on 31st Street. DOT stands firm. Two killed, 190 injured here since 2020. The street stays dangerous. The fight is over space, speed, and who gets to survive.
Streetsblog NYC (2025-08-08) reports that Astoria businesses sued to stop a DOT project adding protected bike lanes and traffic calming to 31st Street. The suit claims the redesign would "jeopardize" safety and hinder emergency access, despite DOT data showing 190 injuries and two deaths in the area since 2020. DOT says the project targets "unpredictable vehicle movements" and double parking, with design elements "found on streets across the city." The agency says it incorporated feedback from 90% of local businesses. The legal fight spotlights tension between safety improvements and business concerns, as the corridor ranks among Queens' most crash-prone.
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Astoria Bike Lane Lawsuit Challenges Safety,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-08
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Driver's U-Turn Hits Moped on Fresh Pond Road▸Aug 3 - Driver swung a U-turn across Fresh Pond Road at Linden. Hit a moped going straight. Rider, 30, bled from a leg and was partly ejected. Police recorded Turning Improperly and Failure to Yield.
A driver in an SUV made a U-turn on Fresh Pond Road at Linden Street in Queens and hit a southbound moped going straight. The moped driver, a 30-year-old man, suffered a serious leg injury with severe bleeding and was partially ejected. "According to the police report, the SUV driver was making a U-turn when he hit the moped." Police recorded Turning Improperly and Failure to Yield Right-of-Way by the driver. Impact was to the SUV’s front and the rear of the moped. Records show the SUV driver held a permit. The rider wore a helmet, as noted in the report.
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Distracted Drivers Crash on Jackie Robinson Parkway▸Aug 2 - Two drivers crashed on Jackie Robinson Parkway in Queens. Both were distracted. A driver and a right-rear passenger suffered neck injuries. Left-rear to right-front hit. Metal buckled. Sirens split the night.
Both drivers, traveling northeast, crashed on Jackie Robinson Parkway in Queens at 10:55 p.m. Two were injured: a 48-year-old driver and a 36-year-old right-rear passenger, both reporting neck pain and whiplash. According to the police report, both drivers were distracted at the time of impact; police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction for each vehicle. The contact was the right-front of one sedan into the left-rear of the other. Both drivers were licensed. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
Aug 11 - A BMW turned left on Cypress and struck a woman in the crosswalk. She crossed with the signal. The car’s nose took her down. She was hurt and conscious. Failure to yield in broad daylight on Palmetto’s corner.
A BMW sedan making a left at Cypress Ave and Palmetto St struck a pedestrian who was crossing with the signal. The woman suffered a back injury and was conscious at the scene. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.” The vehicle’s point of impact was the center front end, consistent with a left-turn hit. The data also lists “Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion,” but the pedestrian was in the crosswalk with the signal. Driver errors led. This was in Queens, within the 104th Precinct, at 12:50 p.m.
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Dump Truck Rear-Ends Sedan on LIE▸Aug 11 - A westbound dump truck rear-ended a westbound sedan on the Long Island Expressway. Two women in the sedan were injured; a 29-year-old front passenger suffered crush injuries and the 42-year-old driver suffered back injuries.
A westbound dump truck struck the center back end of a westbound sedan on the Long Island Expressway in Queens. Two sedan occupants were injured: a 29-year-old front passenger with crush injuries and a 42-year-old driver with back injuries. According to the police report, the contributing factors were “Traffic Control Disregarded,” “Unsafe Lane Changing,” and “Oversized Vehicle.” The sedan showed left rear bumper damage; the truck had center front-end damage consistent with a rear impact. Police listed the driver errors above. No pedestrians or cyclists were reported; the sedan passengers bore the harm.
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Driver hits man off roadway on 60 Ave▸Aug 10 - A driver hit a 33-year-old man off the roadway on 60 Ave in Queens. He stayed conscious. His knee, lower leg, and foot were hurt. Police list no driver errors.
A driver hit a 33-year-old man walking off the roadway on 60 Ave in Queens. He was a pedestrian, not in the street. He stayed conscious. He suffered injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. According to the police report, the pedestrian was not in the roadway at the time of the crash. The report lists no driver errors or contributing factors. Police did not record failure to yield, distraction, speeding, or impairment. The report lists the vehicle type as unspecified and notes no direction of travel. It provides no information on the driver. No further details appear in the report.
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Distracted northbound sedans collide on Woodhaven▸Aug 9 - Two northbound sedans slammed together on Woodhaven Boulevard at 66th Avenue. Front to back. Hard stop. One driver suffered neck injuries. Police cite distraction. The street did what it always does: punish the smallest mistake.
Two sedans, both heading north on Woodhaven Boulevard at 66 Avenue, collided front to back. The BMW struck the Toyota’s center back end, injuring the Toyota’s 26-year-old driver, who reported neck pain. According to the police report, the listed contributing factor was “Driver Inattention/Distraction.” That points to a preventable lapse behind the wheel. No pedestrian or cyclist injuries were recorded in the file. Vehicle damage aligns with a rear impact: center front end to center back end. No other contributing factors were specified in the person records. The report lists one injured occupant and another with unspecified status.
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Astoria Bike Lane Lawsuit Challenges Safety▸Aug 8 - Businesses sued to block protected bike lanes on 31st Street. DOT stands firm. Two killed, 190 injured here since 2020. The street stays dangerous. The fight is over space, speed, and who gets to survive.
Streetsblog NYC (2025-08-08) reports that Astoria businesses sued to stop a DOT project adding protected bike lanes and traffic calming to 31st Street. The suit claims the redesign would "jeopardize" safety and hinder emergency access, despite DOT data showing 190 injuries and two deaths in the area since 2020. DOT says the project targets "unpredictable vehicle movements" and double parking, with design elements "found on streets across the city." The agency says it incorporated feedback from 90% of local businesses. The legal fight spotlights tension between safety improvements and business concerns, as the corridor ranks among Queens' most crash-prone.
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Astoria Bike Lane Lawsuit Challenges Safety,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-08
3
Driver's U-Turn Hits Moped on Fresh Pond Road▸Aug 3 - Driver swung a U-turn across Fresh Pond Road at Linden. Hit a moped going straight. Rider, 30, bled from a leg and was partly ejected. Police recorded Turning Improperly and Failure to Yield.
A driver in an SUV made a U-turn on Fresh Pond Road at Linden Street in Queens and hit a southbound moped going straight. The moped driver, a 30-year-old man, suffered a serious leg injury with severe bleeding and was partially ejected. "According to the police report, the SUV driver was making a U-turn when he hit the moped." Police recorded Turning Improperly and Failure to Yield Right-of-Way by the driver. Impact was to the SUV’s front and the rear of the moped. Records show the SUV driver held a permit. The rider wore a helmet, as noted in the report.
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Distracted Drivers Crash on Jackie Robinson Parkway▸Aug 2 - Two drivers crashed on Jackie Robinson Parkway in Queens. Both were distracted. A driver and a right-rear passenger suffered neck injuries. Left-rear to right-front hit. Metal buckled. Sirens split the night.
Both drivers, traveling northeast, crashed on Jackie Robinson Parkway in Queens at 10:55 p.m. Two were injured: a 48-year-old driver and a 36-year-old right-rear passenger, both reporting neck pain and whiplash. According to the police report, both drivers were distracted at the time of impact; police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction for each vehicle. The contact was the right-front of one sedan into the left-rear of the other. Both drivers were licensed. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
Aug 11 - A westbound dump truck rear-ended a westbound sedan on the Long Island Expressway. Two women in the sedan were injured; a 29-year-old front passenger suffered crush injuries and the 42-year-old driver suffered back injuries.
A westbound dump truck struck the center back end of a westbound sedan on the Long Island Expressway in Queens. Two sedan occupants were injured: a 29-year-old front passenger with crush injuries and a 42-year-old driver with back injuries. According to the police report, the contributing factors were “Traffic Control Disregarded,” “Unsafe Lane Changing,” and “Oversized Vehicle.” The sedan showed left rear bumper damage; the truck had center front-end damage consistent with a rear impact. Police listed the driver errors above. No pedestrians or cyclists were reported; the sedan passengers bore the harm.
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Driver hits man off roadway on 60 Ave▸Aug 10 - A driver hit a 33-year-old man off the roadway on 60 Ave in Queens. He stayed conscious. His knee, lower leg, and foot were hurt. Police list no driver errors.
A driver hit a 33-year-old man walking off the roadway on 60 Ave in Queens. He was a pedestrian, not in the street. He stayed conscious. He suffered injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. According to the police report, the pedestrian was not in the roadway at the time of the crash. The report lists no driver errors or contributing factors. Police did not record failure to yield, distraction, speeding, or impairment. The report lists the vehicle type as unspecified and notes no direction of travel. It provides no information on the driver. No further details appear in the report.
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Distracted northbound sedans collide on Woodhaven▸Aug 9 - Two northbound sedans slammed together on Woodhaven Boulevard at 66th Avenue. Front to back. Hard stop. One driver suffered neck injuries. Police cite distraction. The street did what it always does: punish the smallest mistake.
Two sedans, both heading north on Woodhaven Boulevard at 66 Avenue, collided front to back. The BMW struck the Toyota’s center back end, injuring the Toyota’s 26-year-old driver, who reported neck pain. According to the police report, the listed contributing factor was “Driver Inattention/Distraction.” That points to a preventable lapse behind the wheel. No pedestrian or cyclist injuries were recorded in the file. Vehicle damage aligns with a rear impact: center front end to center back end. No other contributing factors were specified in the person records. The report lists one injured occupant and another with unspecified status.
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Astoria Bike Lane Lawsuit Challenges Safety▸Aug 8 - Businesses sued to block protected bike lanes on 31st Street. DOT stands firm. Two killed, 190 injured here since 2020. The street stays dangerous. The fight is over space, speed, and who gets to survive.
Streetsblog NYC (2025-08-08) reports that Astoria businesses sued to stop a DOT project adding protected bike lanes and traffic calming to 31st Street. The suit claims the redesign would "jeopardize" safety and hinder emergency access, despite DOT data showing 190 injuries and two deaths in the area since 2020. DOT says the project targets "unpredictable vehicle movements" and double parking, with design elements "found on streets across the city." The agency says it incorporated feedback from 90% of local businesses. The legal fight spotlights tension between safety improvements and business concerns, as the corridor ranks among Queens' most crash-prone.
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Astoria Bike Lane Lawsuit Challenges Safety,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-08
3
Driver's U-Turn Hits Moped on Fresh Pond Road▸Aug 3 - Driver swung a U-turn across Fresh Pond Road at Linden. Hit a moped going straight. Rider, 30, bled from a leg and was partly ejected. Police recorded Turning Improperly and Failure to Yield.
A driver in an SUV made a U-turn on Fresh Pond Road at Linden Street in Queens and hit a southbound moped going straight. The moped driver, a 30-year-old man, suffered a serious leg injury with severe bleeding and was partially ejected. "According to the police report, the SUV driver was making a U-turn when he hit the moped." Police recorded Turning Improperly and Failure to Yield Right-of-Way by the driver. Impact was to the SUV’s front and the rear of the moped. Records show the SUV driver held a permit. The rider wore a helmet, as noted in the report.
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Distracted Drivers Crash on Jackie Robinson Parkway▸Aug 2 - Two drivers crashed on Jackie Robinson Parkway in Queens. Both were distracted. A driver and a right-rear passenger suffered neck injuries. Left-rear to right-front hit. Metal buckled. Sirens split the night.
Both drivers, traveling northeast, crashed on Jackie Robinson Parkway in Queens at 10:55 p.m. Two were injured: a 48-year-old driver and a 36-year-old right-rear passenger, both reporting neck pain and whiplash. According to the police report, both drivers were distracted at the time of impact; police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction for each vehicle. The contact was the right-front of one sedan into the left-rear of the other. Both drivers were licensed. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
Aug 10 - A driver hit a 33-year-old man off the roadway on 60 Ave in Queens. He stayed conscious. His knee, lower leg, and foot were hurt. Police list no driver errors.
A driver hit a 33-year-old man walking off the roadway on 60 Ave in Queens. He was a pedestrian, not in the street. He stayed conscious. He suffered injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. According to the police report, the pedestrian was not in the roadway at the time of the crash. The report lists no driver errors or contributing factors. Police did not record failure to yield, distraction, speeding, or impairment. The report lists the vehicle type as unspecified and notes no direction of travel. It provides no information on the driver. No further details appear in the report.
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Distracted northbound sedans collide on Woodhaven▸Aug 9 - Two northbound sedans slammed together on Woodhaven Boulevard at 66th Avenue. Front to back. Hard stop. One driver suffered neck injuries. Police cite distraction. The street did what it always does: punish the smallest mistake.
Two sedans, both heading north on Woodhaven Boulevard at 66 Avenue, collided front to back. The BMW struck the Toyota’s center back end, injuring the Toyota’s 26-year-old driver, who reported neck pain. According to the police report, the listed contributing factor was “Driver Inattention/Distraction.” That points to a preventable lapse behind the wheel. No pedestrian or cyclist injuries were recorded in the file. Vehicle damage aligns with a rear impact: center front end to center back end. No other contributing factors were specified in the person records. The report lists one injured occupant and another with unspecified status.
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Astoria Bike Lane Lawsuit Challenges Safety▸Aug 8 - Businesses sued to block protected bike lanes on 31st Street. DOT stands firm. Two killed, 190 injured here since 2020. The street stays dangerous. The fight is over space, speed, and who gets to survive.
Streetsblog NYC (2025-08-08) reports that Astoria businesses sued to stop a DOT project adding protected bike lanes and traffic calming to 31st Street. The suit claims the redesign would "jeopardize" safety and hinder emergency access, despite DOT data showing 190 injuries and two deaths in the area since 2020. DOT says the project targets "unpredictable vehicle movements" and double parking, with design elements "found on streets across the city." The agency says it incorporated feedback from 90% of local businesses. The legal fight spotlights tension between safety improvements and business concerns, as the corridor ranks among Queens' most crash-prone.
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Astoria Bike Lane Lawsuit Challenges Safety,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-08
3
Driver's U-Turn Hits Moped on Fresh Pond Road▸Aug 3 - Driver swung a U-turn across Fresh Pond Road at Linden. Hit a moped going straight. Rider, 30, bled from a leg and was partly ejected. Police recorded Turning Improperly and Failure to Yield.
A driver in an SUV made a U-turn on Fresh Pond Road at Linden Street in Queens and hit a southbound moped going straight. The moped driver, a 30-year-old man, suffered a serious leg injury with severe bleeding and was partially ejected. "According to the police report, the SUV driver was making a U-turn when he hit the moped." Police recorded Turning Improperly and Failure to Yield Right-of-Way by the driver. Impact was to the SUV’s front and the rear of the moped. Records show the SUV driver held a permit. The rider wore a helmet, as noted in the report.
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Distracted Drivers Crash on Jackie Robinson Parkway▸Aug 2 - Two drivers crashed on Jackie Robinson Parkway in Queens. Both were distracted. A driver and a right-rear passenger suffered neck injuries. Left-rear to right-front hit. Metal buckled. Sirens split the night.
Both drivers, traveling northeast, crashed on Jackie Robinson Parkway in Queens at 10:55 p.m. Two were injured: a 48-year-old driver and a 36-year-old right-rear passenger, both reporting neck pain and whiplash. According to the police report, both drivers were distracted at the time of impact; police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction for each vehicle. The contact was the right-front of one sedan into the left-rear of the other. Both drivers were licensed. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
Aug 9 - Two northbound sedans slammed together on Woodhaven Boulevard at 66th Avenue. Front to back. Hard stop. One driver suffered neck injuries. Police cite distraction. The street did what it always does: punish the smallest mistake.
Two sedans, both heading north on Woodhaven Boulevard at 66 Avenue, collided front to back. The BMW struck the Toyota’s center back end, injuring the Toyota’s 26-year-old driver, who reported neck pain. According to the police report, the listed contributing factor was “Driver Inattention/Distraction.” That points to a preventable lapse behind the wheel. No pedestrian or cyclist injuries were recorded in the file. Vehicle damage aligns with a rear impact: center front end to center back end. No other contributing factors were specified in the person records. The report lists one injured occupant and another with unspecified status.
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Astoria Bike Lane Lawsuit Challenges Safety▸Aug 8 - Businesses sued to block protected bike lanes on 31st Street. DOT stands firm. Two killed, 190 injured here since 2020. The street stays dangerous. The fight is over space, speed, and who gets to survive.
Streetsblog NYC (2025-08-08) reports that Astoria businesses sued to stop a DOT project adding protected bike lanes and traffic calming to 31st Street. The suit claims the redesign would "jeopardize" safety and hinder emergency access, despite DOT data showing 190 injuries and two deaths in the area since 2020. DOT says the project targets "unpredictable vehicle movements" and double parking, with design elements "found on streets across the city." The agency says it incorporated feedback from 90% of local businesses. The legal fight spotlights tension between safety improvements and business concerns, as the corridor ranks among Queens' most crash-prone.
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Astoria Bike Lane Lawsuit Challenges Safety,
Streetsblog NYC,
Published 2025-08-08
3
Driver's U-Turn Hits Moped on Fresh Pond Road▸Aug 3 - Driver swung a U-turn across Fresh Pond Road at Linden. Hit a moped going straight. Rider, 30, bled from a leg and was partly ejected. Police recorded Turning Improperly and Failure to Yield.
A driver in an SUV made a U-turn on Fresh Pond Road at Linden Street in Queens and hit a southbound moped going straight. The moped driver, a 30-year-old man, suffered a serious leg injury with severe bleeding and was partially ejected. "According to the police report, the SUV driver was making a U-turn when he hit the moped." Police recorded Turning Improperly and Failure to Yield Right-of-Way by the driver. Impact was to the SUV’s front and the rear of the moped. Records show the SUV driver held a permit. The rider wore a helmet, as noted in the report.
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Distracted Drivers Crash on Jackie Robinson Parkway▸Aug 2 - Two drivers crashed on Jackie Robinson Parkway in Queens. Both were distracted. A driver and a right-rear passenger suffered neck injuries. Left-rear to right-front hit. Metal buckled. Sirens split the night.
Both drivers, traveling northeast, crashed on Jackie Robinson Parkway in Queens at 10:55 p.m. Two were injured: a 48-year-old driver and a 36-year-old right-rear passenger, both reporting neck pain and whiplash. According to the police report, both drivers were distracted at the time of impact; police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction for each vehicle. The contact was the right-front of one sedan into the left-rear of the other. Both drivers were licensed. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
Aug 8 - Businesses sued to block protected bike lanes on 31st Street. DOT stands firm. Two killed, 190 injured here since 2020. The street stays dangerous. The fight is over space, speed, and who gets to survive.
Streetsblog NYC (2025-08-08) reports that Astoria businesses sued to stop a DOT project adding protected bike lanes and traffic calming to 31st Street. The suit claims the redesign would "jeopardize" safety and hinder emergency access, despite DOT data showing 190 injuries and two deaths in the area since 2020. DOT says the project targets "unpredictable vehicle movements" and double parking, with design elements "found on streets across the city." The agency says it incorporated feedback from 90% of local businesses. The legal fight spotlights tension between safety improvements and business concerns, as the corridor ranks among Queens' most crash-prone.
- Astoria Bike Lane Lawsuit Challenges Safety, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2025-08-08
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Driver's U-Turn Hits Moped on Fresh Pond Road▸Aug 3 - Driver swung a U-turn across Fresh Pond Road at Linden. Hit a moped going straight. Rider, 30, bled from a leg and was partly ejected. Police recorded Turning Improperly and Failure to Yield.
A driver in an SUV made a U-turn on Fresh Pond Road at Linden Street in Queens and hit a southbound moped going straight. The moped driver, a 30-year-old man, suffered a serious leg injury with severe bleeding and was partially ejected. "According to the police report, the SUV driver was making a U-turn when he hit the moped." Police recorded Turning Improperly and Failure to Yield Right-of-Way by the driver. Impact was to the SUV’s front and the rear of the moped. Records show the SUV driver held a permit. The rider wore a helmet, as noted in the report.
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Distracted Drivers Crash on Jackie Robinson Parkway▸Aug 2 - Two drivers crashed on Jackie Robinson Parkway in Queens. Both were distracted. A driver and a right-rear passenger suffered neck injuries. Left-rear to right-front hit. Metal buckled. Sirens split the night.
Both drivers, traveling northeast, crashed on Jackie Robinson Parkway in Queens at 10:55 p.m. Two were injured: a 48-year-old driver and a 36-year-old right-rear passenger, both reporting neck pain and whiplash. According to the police report, both drivers were distracted at the time of impact; police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction for each vehicle. The contact was the right-front of one sedan into the left-rear of the other. Both drivers were licensed. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
Aug 3 - Driver swung a U-turn across Fresh Pond Road at Linden. Hit a moped going straight. Rider, 30, bled from a leg and was partly ejected. Police recorded Turning Improperly and Failure to Yield.
A driver in an SUV made a U-turn on Fresh Pond Road at Linden Street in Queens and hit a southbound moped going straight. The moped driver, a 30-year-old man, suffered a serious leg injury with severe bleeding and was partially ejected. "According to the police report, the SUV driver was making a U-turn when he hit the moped." Police recorded Turning Improperly and Failure to Yield Right-of-Way by the driver. Impact was to the SUV’s front and the rear of the moped. Records show the SUV driver held a permit. The rider wore a helmet, as noted in the report.
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Distracted Drivers Crash on Jackie Robinson Parkway▸Aug 2 - Two drivers crashed on Jackie Robinson Parkway in Queens. Both were distracted. A driver and a right-rear passenger suffered neck injuries. Left-rear to right-front hit. Metal buckled. Sirens split the night.
Both drivers, traveling northeast, crashed on Jackie Robinson Parkway in Queens at 10:55 p.m. Two were injured: a 48-year-old driver and a 36-year-old right-rear passenger, both reporting neck pain and whiplash. According to the police report, both drivers were distracted at the time of impact; police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction for each vehicle. The contact was the right-front of one sedan into the left-rear of the other. Both drivers were licensed. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
Aug 2 - Two drivers crashed on Jackie Robinson Parkway in Queens. Both were distracted. A driver and a right-rear passenger suffered neck injuries. Left-rear to right-front hit. Metal buckled. Sirens split the night.
Both drivers, traveling northeast, crashed on Jackie Robinson Parkway in Queens at 10:55 p.m. Two were injured: a 48-year-old driver and a 36-year-old right-rear passenger, both reporting neck pain and whiplash. According to the police report, both drivers were distracted at the time of impact; police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction for each vehicle. The contact was the right-front of one sedan into the left-rear of the other. Both drivers were licensed. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.