Sep 11 - A crash injured a 19-year-old motorcyclist at 46-05 56 RD in Queens. He suffered severe leg lacerations and was partially ejected. Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction by the driver.

A 19-year-old man riding a motorcycle was hurt at 46-05 56 RD in Queens. He was traveling east and going straight, according to the vehicle record. The motorcycle showed center front-end damage. He suffered severe lacerations to the knee, lower leg, and foot. He was partially ejected and remained conscious. According to the police report, police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction by the driver. No other contributing factor was listed. Only one vehicle, a motorcycle, appears in the report. The record notes the driver was licensed in New York. This crash injured a vulnerable road user.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4842261 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Sep 7 - Two drivers in sedans collided at Forest and Catalpa in Queens. A 24-year-old driver suffered head and crush wounds. A 75-year-old front passenger was hurt. Police recorded unsafe speed. Two parked cars were damaged.

Two drivers in sedans collided at Forest Ave and Catalpa Ave in Queens around midday. A 24-year-old male driver suffered head and crush injuries. A 75-year-old female front passenger was also hurt. The crash damaged two parked sedans. According to the police report, “Unsafe Speed” was a contributing factor. Police recorded both drivers as going straight ahead before impact. Points of impact show front-end damage to one sedan and right-side damage to the other. The record lists one driver as injured and another with unspecified injuries. No pedestrian or cyclist injuries were reported.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4840494 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

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.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4834534 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Aug 7 - The driver of a sedan made a U-turn on Woodside Ave and hit a 62-year-old motorcyclist. He suffered crush injuries to his knee and lower leg. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver.

On Woodside Avenue in Queens a sedan and a motorcycle collided when the driver of the sedan made a U-turn and the motorcycle, traveling straight, struck the sedan’s front. The motorcycle rider, a 62-year-old man, was recorded injured with crush injuries to his knee and lower leg. According to the police report, the crash involved "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way." Police recorded failure to yield by the driver of the sedan. Vehicle records show center front-end damage to both the motorcycle and the sedan. The report lists no other contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4833478 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Aug 5 - A driver in a sedan hit a moped rider on the BQE in Queens. The rider was partially ejected and suffered severe lacerations. Police recorded improper lane use in the crash.

A driver in a sedan collided with a moped rider on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway in Queens. The rider, a 25-year-old man, was partially ejected and suffered severe lacerations to his entire body. According to the police report, "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" was a contributing factor in the crash. The sedan had damage to the right-front quarter panel; the moped showed damage to the left front bumper. No other injuries were noted. The crash left the vulnerable rider hurt on a highway built for cars.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4833118 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

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.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4833584 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jul 30 - A sedan turning left and a motorcycle going straight collided on Eliot Ave at 68 St. The motorcycle driver and the sedan driver were ejected. A 3-year-old passenger remained inside. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver.

A sedan making a left turn and a motorcycle going straight collided on Eliot Avenue at 68 St in Queens. According to the police report, the 24-year-old male motorcycle driver was ejected and suffered severe bleeding to his leg. The report says the 41-year-old female sedan driver was also ejected. A 3-year-old child passenger in the sedan was not ejected. The police report lists "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as a contributing factor and also notes "Backing Unsafely" among contributing factors. Injuries were reported to vehicle occupants.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4831635 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jul 20 - A moped and sedan collided on Rene Ct near Metropolitan Ave. The moped driver suffered crush injuries. Both vehicles showed front-end damage. Streets in Queens again prove unforgiving.

A moped and a sedan crashed on Rene Ct off Metropolitan Ave in Queens. According to the police report, the moped was traveling east and the sedan was making a left turn westbound. The 25-year-old moped driver was partially ejected and suffered crush injuries to his lower leg and foot. He was wearing a helmet. The sedan driver, age 85, was not ejected and reported no injuries. The report lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a contributing factor. Both vehicles sustained damage to their front ends.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4829720 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jul 16 - Driver of a pickup hit a 33-year-old cyclist on Maspeth Ave at 58 Pl. The cyclist suffered crush injuries to his lower leg and foot and was partially ejected. Police cited failure to yield.

The driver of a pickup truck hit a 33-year-old male bicyclist on Maspeth Ave at 58 Pl in Queens. The cyclist suffered crush injuries to his lower leg and foot and was partially ejected; he was conscious. According to the police report, both the driver and the cyclist were involved in a "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way." Police recorded failure to yield by the driver. The report lists the pickup as 'Parked' pre-crash and the bicycle as 'Going Straight Ahead.' The bike shows front-end damage; the pickup shows no damage.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4828915 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jul 10 - A dump truck rear-ended a sedan on the Long Island Expressway. Three people in the sedan were injured. The driver suffered crush injuries; two passengers had concussions and upper-body trauma. Police cited unsafe lane changing and turning improperly.

A dump truck rear-ended a sedan on the Long Island Expressway in Queens, injuring all three people inside the sedan. The driver, a 30-year-old man, sustained crush injuries. A front passenger, a 39-year-old woman, was unconscious with a concussion and shoulder/upper-arm injuries. A rear passenger, a 35-year-old man, complained of a concussion and back injury. According to the police report, the crash was caused by "Unsafe Lane Changing" and "Turning Improperly." Police recorded the dump truck was going straight and struck the sedan's center back end while the sedan was slowing or stopping.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4827231 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jul 10 - Truck hit sedan at speed on Long Island Expressway. Three people crushed, backs broken. Police cite unsafe speed and passing too closely. Metal twisted. Pain followed.

A truck and a sedan collided on the Long Island Expressway in Queens. Three occupants in the sedan suffered back injuries and crush trauma. According to the police report, both vehicles were traveling west when the truck struck the sedan’s right rear bumper. Police list 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Passing Too Closely' as contributing factors. The truck’s front end and the sedan’s rear were damaged. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. All injured were inside the vehicles.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4827229 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jul 7 - The driver of an SUV ran traffic control and struck a moped on 37 St at 23 Ave in Queens. The 39-year-old moped driver was ejected and killed, suffering fatal head injuries. Police cite driver inattention and traffic-control disregard.

A driver in an SUV collided with a moped on 37 St at 23 Ave in Queens. The moped driver, 39, was ejected and suffered fatal head injuries. According to the police report, the crash involved a station wagon/SUV and a moped. The report lists "Traffic Control Disregarded" and "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as contributing factors. The moped’s record shows the rider was unlicensed and was riding east when struck. Police recorded the point of impact on both vehicles as left front quarter panels. The crash ended with the moped driver killed. No pedestrians were reported involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4825812 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jul 2 - Zohran Mamdani’s fare-free bus pilot drew more riders. Fewer cars. Streets safer. City weighs expansion. Vulnerable users stand to gain. The debate: cost, service, and public space.

Bill: Fare-free bus pilot, led by Assembly Member Zohran Mamdani, reported July 2, 2025, by New York Magazine - Curbed. The pilot ran for one year, costing $15 million, with increased ridership and fewer assaults on drivers. Mamdani supports expanding bus lanes and meeting Streets Master Plan mandates. State Senator Michael Gianaris backed the pilot, calling the cost manageable. Experts warn of service tradeoffs. The safety analyst notes: increased ridership signals a shift from cars, boosting safety for pedestrians and cyclists through safety in numbers and less vehicle traffic. Expansion remains debated.

• What It Would Take to Make Buses Free, New York Magazine - Curbed, Published 2025-07-02

Jun 24 - Dump truck slammed sedan on Long Island Expressway. Two women passengers suffered back crush injuries. Unsafe lane change triggered chaos. Metal twisted. Shock followed. System failed to protect riders.

A dump truck and a sedan collided on the Long Island Expressway in Queens. Two female passengers, ages 46 and 25, suffered back crush injuries. According to the police report, 'Unsafe Lane Changing' was the contributing factor. Both vehicles were traveling west when the truck struck the sedan's rear. The crash left passengers in shock and pain. The report lists no other contributing factors. The system exposed passengers to grave harm.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4823976 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jun 24 - A pickup tore through Astoria. It struck Amanda Servedio, a cyclist with the right of way. She flew from her bike. The driver fled. Police found the truck later. Servedio died at Elmhurst Hospital. The city lost another rider.

Gothamist reported on June 24, 2025, that Bekim Fiseku was indicted for murder and manslaughter after fatally striking cyclist Amanda Servedio in Astoria. Prosecutors say Fiseku, fleeing police after an attempted burglary, sped through red lights and bike lanes, ultimately hitting Servedio at 37th Street and 34th Avenue. Surveillance captured the chase. The indictment states, 'The defendant allegedly led police on a 10-minute chase through the crowded streets.' Servedio, 36, was returning from a cycling event and had the right of way. Fiseku abandoned his truck and evaded arrest until February. The case highlights the lethal risk posed by reckless drivers and high-speed police pursuits on city streets.

• Cyclist Killed In Astoria Police Chase, Gothamist, Published 2025-06-24

Jun 23 - A pickup fleeing police struck Amanda Servedio on her bike. The crash hurled her thirty feet. She died at the scene. The driver, Bekim Fiseku, ran. Police chased him through residential streets. Eight months later, they made an arrest.

According to NY Daily News (2025-06-23), Amanda Servedio, 37, was killed when a Dodge Ram pickup, fleeing NYPD officers, struck her at 37th St. and 34th Ave. in Queens. The driver, Bekim Fiseku, was wanted for burglary and had tape over his license plate. Police chased him nearly a mile through residential streets. A witness said, "She went airborne. She flew like 30 feet. It was a lot of force." The article highlights concerns about NYPD's pursuit tactics, quoting the victim's father: "It was probably not the place to be doing a high-speed chase, in the residential neighborhood." Fiseku faces murder and manslaughter charges. The case raises questions about the risks of police chases in dense city neighborhoods.

• Police Chase Ends With Cyclist Killed, NY Daily News, Published 2025-06-23

Jun 21 - SUV struck a pedestrian at Greenpoint Ave and 45 St. The man was left unconscious with crush injuries. Police cite driver inattention. System failed to protect the most vulnerable.

A man walking at the intersection of Greenpoint Ave and 45 St in Queens was hit by an SUV. According to the police report, the pedestrian suffered crush injuries to his entire body and was found unconscious. The driver was making a right turn when the crash occurred. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. No injuries were reported for the vehicle occupants. The report does not cite any actions by the pedestrian as a cause. The system allowed distraction to endanger a person on foot.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4821958 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jun 13 - A bus hit a 70-year-old man on Hoffman Drive in Queens. The pedestrian died from head and crush injuries. The bus showed no damage. Police listed no clear cause. The street claimed another life. The system failed to protect him.

A 70-year-old man walking outside the intersection on Hoffman Drive was struck and killed by a bus. According to the police report, the pedestrian suffered fatal head and crush injuries. The bus, a New Flyer model, was traveling east and showed no damage after the crash. The driver was licensed and listed as uninjured. Police marked all contributing factors as 'Unspecified,' providing no explanation for the deadly impact. No driver errors such as failure to yield or distraction were recorded in the data. The report does not mention any actions by the pedestrian that contributed to the crash. The system left a vulnerable road user exposed, with no clear answers for his death.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4820244 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19

Jun 13 - Senate passes S 8344. School speed zone rules in New York City get extended. Lawmakers make technical fixes. The bill keeps pressure on drivers near schools. Streets stay a little safer for kids.

Bill S 8344, titled 'Extends provisions and makes technical corrections to school speed zones in NYC; repealer,' moved through the Senate and Assembly in June 2025. Sponsored by Senator Andrew Gounardes, the bill passed Senate votes on June 12 and June 13, and cleared the Assembly on June 17. The measure extends and corrects school speed zone laws in New York City, repealing outdated provisions. Gounardes led the push, with strong support from most Senate Democrats and a split Assembly. The bill's technical fixes aim to keep protections in place for children and other vulnerable road users near schools. No safety analyst note was provided.

• File S 8344, Open States, Published 2025-06-13

Jun 12 - Senate backs S 4045. Repeat speeders face forced installation of speed assistance tech. Eleven points or six camera tickets triggers action. Law targets reckless drivers. Streets may get safer for those outside the car.

Senate bill S 4045, sponsored by Andrew Gounardes and co-sponsored by over two dozen senators, passed committee votes on June 11 and June 12, 2025. The bill, titled 'Relates to requiring the installation of intelligent speed assistance devices for repeated violation of maximum speed limits,' mandates these devices for drivers who rack up eleven or more points in 24 months, or six speed or red light camera tickets in a year. The measure aims to curb repeat dangerous driving. Senators including Jamaal Bailey, Jabari Brisport, and others voted yes. The bill targets drivers with a pattern of violations, seeking to cut risk for pedestrians and cyclists by limiting repeat speeding.

• File S 4045, Open States, Published 2025-06-12