Nov 19 - Before dawn on the eastbound Long Island Expressway in Queens, a Ford driver hit the back of a Honda. Two drivers hurt. A 58-year-old suffered neck and crush injuries. Police listed contributing factors as Unspecified.

Two eastbound drivers collided on the Long Island Expressway in Queens at 5:27 a.m. The driver of a 2008 Ford hit the rear of a 2007 Honda. Both were going straight. Damage showed a front-to-back impact. The 58-year-old driver suffered neck wounds and reported crush injuries. The 28-year-old driver had a chest injury. Air bags deployed and both drivers were belted. “According to the police report … contributing factors were listed as Unspecified for all involved.” Police recorded no specific driver errors in the data.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4858366 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-12-14

Oct 27 - A 26-year-old e-bike rider died at 108 St and 38 Ave in Queens after impact with a parked sedan’s left doors. The rider was northbound. The car was parked. Police listed contributing factors as 'Unspecified.'

A 26-year-old e-bike rider was killed at 108 St and 38 Ave in Queens at 6:39 p.m. The rider traveled north, straight. Impact centered on the parked BMW sedan’s left doors. The rider was ejected and suffered fatal head trauma. The car’s driver, a 25-year-old man, reported an unspecified injury. According to the police report, contributing factors were listed as “Unspecified.” No specific driver errors were recorded beyond that. The crash involved a Citi e-bike and a 2014 BMW sedan. No other injuries were reported.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4853000 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-12-14

Oct 22 - A driver in a Jeep turned right at 53 Ave and Junction Blvd and hit a 54-year-old woman in the marked crosswalk. She suffered head wounds and severe lacerations. Police recorded driver inattention and distraction.

According to the police report, a driver in a 2019 Jeep made a right turn from eastbound 53 Ave at Junction Blvd and hit a 54-year-old woman who was crossing in a marked crosswalk. The point of impact was the front center. The woman sustained head injuries and severe lacerations and was conscious. Police recorded driver inattention/distraction by the driver. The vehicle carried Pennsylvania registration, and the driver was licensed. The crash occurred in Queens, ZIP 11373, within the 110th Precinct.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4851659 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-12-14

Oct 21 - A driver in an Infiniti sedan went east on 32 Ave and hit a man on an other motorized device at 76 St. He was ejected. Head wound. Bleeding. Police list traffic control disregarded and inattention.

At 32 AVE and 76 ST in Queens, the driver of a 2013 Infiniti sedan, traveling east, hit a 28-year-old man operating an other motorized device that was moving north. The rider was ejected and suffered a head injury with severe bleeding. He was conscious. A 25-year-old male driver in the sedan and a 45-year-old female occupant reported unspecified injuries. According to the police report, contributing factors included “Traffic Control Disregarded” and “Driver Inattention/Distraction.” Police recorded those errors for the sedan driver. The sedan showed right front bumper damage. This was a straight-through movement into a rider with little protection. The harm fell on the person outside the car.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4851484 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-12-14

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Oct 12 - 3:35 a.m. in Queens. A driver in a westbound sedan went straight and hit a 23-year-old woman on Northern Boulevard. Center-front impact. Head wounds. She stayed conscious. Police listed driver distraction and inexperience.

At 3:35 a.m. on Northern Boulevard at 81-14 in Queens, the driver of a westbound sedan went straight and hit a 23-year-old woman. She suffered head injuries and severe lacerations and remained conscious. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Driver Inexperience" contributed to the crash. The point of impact was the center front, and the vehicle showed matching damage. The pedestrian was crossing outside an intersection. The crash occurred in the 115th Precinct, zip code 11372.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4850020 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-12-14

Sep 27 - Pre-dawn crash in Queens at 97th Street and 37th Avenue. A driver hit the back of an SUV. A parked car’s left doors were damaged. One driver bled from the head. Police listed contributing factors as Unspecified.

Police recorded the crash at 5:20 a.m. at 97 St and 37 Ave in Queens. Two eastbound drivers in a sedan and an SUV were going straight. A parked sedan was also damaged. One driver, 40, suffered a head wound with severe bleeding. According to the police report, the sedan had front-end damage and the SUV had rear-end damage. The parked car’s left-side doors were damaged. Police recorded contributing factors as Unspecified. No pedestrians or cyclists were listed.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4847624 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-12-14

Sep 13 - A driver in a sedan turned right at 84 St and 35 Ave in Queens and hit a 57-year-old man in a marked crosswalk. He suffered a head wound with severe bleeding and was conscious. Police cited Turning Improperly and distraction by the driver.

At 84 St and 35 Ave in Queens, a driver in a sedan made a right turn and hit a 57-year-old man who was crossing in a marked crosswalk. The man suffered a head injury with severe bleeding and was conscious at the scene. According to the police report, the driver’s actions included "Turning Improperly" and "Driver Inattention/Distraction." Police recorded these driver errors in the crash file. The vehicle’s right front bumper was the point of impact, consistent with a turning strike. The pedestrian location was listed as an intersection crosswalk. No contributing factor is assigned to the pedestrian in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4842268 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-12-14

Sep 13 - On Roosevelt Ave at Benham St, a driver in an SUV went straight and hit pedestrians not in the roadway. A 16-year-old girl was killed. Three pedestrians were injured. Police recorded Aggressive Driving/Road Rage and alcohol involvement.

A driver in a 2009 Chevy SUV, traveling east on Roosevelt Ave at Benham St in Queens, went straight and hit four pedestrians who were not in the roadway. A 16-year-old girl was killed. A 19-year-old man, a 28-year-old man, and a 32-year-old woman were injured. The driver, a 38-year-old man, was also injured. "According to the police report, police recorded Aggressive Driving/Road Rage by the driver and Alcohol Involvement." The point of impact and damage were the SUV's center front end.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4846342 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-12-14

Sep 10 - A sedan driver turned right at 74 St and 31 Ave in Queens. He hit a cyclist riding straight. The cyclist, 45, suffered crush injuries to his lower leg. Police listed no contributing factors.

At 74 St and 31 Ave in Queens, a sedan driver turned right and hit a bicyclist who was riding straight ahead. The bicyclist, a 45-year-old man, suffered crush injuries to his knee and lower leg. According to the police report, the sedan was making a right turn and the bicyclist was going straight when they collided. Police recorded no contributing factors or specific driver errors in the dataset for this crash. The driver is listed as a 74-year-old man. Injury information for the driver is noted as unspecified. Vehicle data lists a 2008 Nissan sedan with impact at the right front bumper. The bike shows impact at the left front.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4841745 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-12-14

Aug 28 - Queens crash near 26-50 94 St. A bicyclist and a 20-year-old woman collided. Both suffered crush injuries and shock. Police listed contributing factors as unspecified.

A bicyclist and a pedestrian collided near 26-50 94 St in Queens. The 20-year-old woman suffered lower-leg and foot injuries. The 49-year-old bicyclist reported a back injury. Both complaints were recorded as crush injuries, and both were in shock. According to the police report, contributing factors were listed as Unspecified for both parties; police did not record a specific driver error. Vehicle data show the bicyclist was going straight ahead before the crash, and the bike was recorded with no damage. The report lists no on-street name for the location.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4839976 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-12-14

Aug 18 - A southbound motorcycle hit a left-turning SUV on 31 Dr at Buell St. The rider, 19, suffered head trauma and crush injuries. He went unconscious. Impact crushed the bike’s front. The SUV took damage on its right side.

A southbound motorcycle struck a left‑turning SUV at 31 Dr and Buell St in Queens. The 19‑year‑old motorcycle driver was injured with head trauma and crush injuries and was unconscious at the scene. According to the police report, the SUV was making a left turn and the motorcycle impacted the right front quarter panel, crushing the bike’s front. Listed driver issues include the motorcyclist being unlicensed. Contributing factors are marked as Unspecified in the dataset. The SUV driver was licensed and reported uninjured. The record notes the injured rider had no safety equipment. The crash underscores a dangerous turn conflict at this location.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4835924 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-12-14

Jul 24 - A motorcycle slammed into a truck on the Long Island Expressway. The rider, age 24, was ejected and killed. Others survived. The crash left a body broken, a city shaken.

A 24-year-old motorcyclist was killed after colliding with a tractor truck on the Long Island Expressway in Queens. According to the police report, the motorcycle was changing lanes when it struck the right side of the truck. The rider was ejected and suffered fatal crush injuries. Other occupants in the involved vehicles, including a driver in an SUV and the truck operator, were not seriously hurt. The report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' The deceased rider was wearing a helmet, as noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4830329 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-12-14

Jul 12 - SUV hit a man outside the crosswalk. Blood pooled on the street. Police cited blocked view and driver distraction. The pedestrian lay incoherent, hurt from head to toe.

A sport utility vehicle struck a 45-year-old man on 108th Street in Queens. The pedestrian, not at an intersection, suffered severe bleeding and injuries across his entire body. According to the police report, 'View Obstructed/Limited' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' contributed to the crash. The man was found incoherent at the scene. No other injuries were reported. The crash highlights the danger when drivers fail to see or focus on people in the roadway.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4830396 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-12-14

Jul 10 - Two SUVs collided on 107th Street at 37th Avenue in Queens. A 20-year-old driver was ejected and suffered a head injury with severe bleeding. A 31-year-old driver was conscious with unspecified injuries. Police noted alcohol involvement.

Two SUVs collided on 107th Street at 37th Avenue in Queens. One driver was going straight ahead; the other was parked. A 20-year-old man driving one SUV was ejected and suffered a head injury with severe bleeding. A 31-year-old woman in the other SUV was conscious and sustained unspecified injuries. According to the police report, “alcohol was a contributing factor.” The report lists “Alcohol Involvement” as a cause. Both vehicles sustained damage to the front and right rear quarter panels.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4826810 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-12-14

Jun 25 - Albany stalled. Lawmakers dragged their feet. No new laws for safer streets. Pedestrians and cyclists left exposed. The car stays king. The status quo kills. Vulnerable New Yorkers pay the price.

The 2025 Albany legislative session ended June 25, with lawmakers failing to pass key street safety bills. The Streetsblog NYC report reads: "Our elected officials in Albany have failed the livable streets movement again." Despite support for measures like speed camera reauthorization, most bills to protect pedestrians and cyclists died in committee or never reached the floor. Assembly Member Amy Sohn and others criticized the lack of action. The only major win was extending the city’s speed camera program. A safety analyst notes: 'Failure to advance livable streets policies likely maintains the status quo, which typically prioritizes car-centric infrastructure and neglects the safety and needs of pedestrians and cyclists.' The session’s inaction leaves vulnerable road users at risk. No progress. No protection.

• D-Minus! The Albany Report Card for 2025, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2025-06-25

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

Jun 11 - 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 2025-06-11

Jun 3 - Another joins Families for Safe Streets. Another life lost. The toll rises. Grief sharpens the call for change. Streets stay deadly. The city fails to shield its own. The group grows. The danger remains.

On June 3, 2025, Gersh Kuntzman issued an advocacy statement, reported by Streetsblog NYC. The statement reads, 'There's a new member of Families for Safe Streets, which is not good news.' Joe Jankoski, mourning Amanda Servedio, spoke out after her death by a recidivist speeder. The group’s ranks swell with each tragedy. No specific bill or committee is named in this event. Kuntzman’s statement underscores the relentless danger faced by pedestrians and cyclists. The safety analyst notes: the event describes a new member joining an advocacy group, which does not directly affect pedestrian or cyclist safety at the population level. The city’s streets remain perilous. The group’s growth is a grim measure of failure.

• Tuesday’s Headlines: Stop Super Speeders Edition, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2025-06-03