Crash Count for AD 23
Crashes: Collisions involving cars, bikes, and pedestrians. 3,492
All Injuries: Any injury from a reported crash. 2,056
Moderate: Broken bones, concussions, and other serious injuries. 396
Serious: Life-altering injuries: amputations, paralysis, severe trauma. 26
Deaths: Lives lost to traffic violence. 16
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Jul 26, 2025

Who’s Injuring and Killing Pedestrians in AD 23?

She Voted No—Now Two More Dead on the Parkway

She Voted No—Now Two More Dead on the Parkway

AD 23: Jan 1, 2022 - Jul 18, 2025

The Bodies on the Parkway

Just days ago, on July 5th, a BMW tore down the Belt Parkway. The driver lost control. The car hit the divider, vaulted the median, and slammed into oncoming traffic. Flames rose. Two young people died. Three more were thrown from the car, landing in the grass, dazed and broken. Police said, “No one in the BMW was wearing a seat belt” (NY Daily News). The crash closed the highway. The air stank of burning plastic and gasoline. Six people were hurt. Two never made it home.

A witness said, “They went airborne and into the barrier” (NY Daily News). The NYPD’s Collision Investigation Squad is still counting the cost.

The Numbers Behind the Names

In the last twelve months, this district saw over 1,000 crashes. Three people died. Thirteen suffered injuries so severe they may never walk the same. 640 were hurt. The young are not spared: 60 children injured, none killed—this year. Cars and SUVs do most of the damage. Sedans and SUVs alone caused six deaths and 264 injuries to pedestrians in recent years (NYC Open Data).

Leadership: Votes and Silence

Assembly Member Stacey Pheffer Amato had a choice. In June, she voted no on a bill to extend and fix New York City’s school speed zone laws—measures proven to protect children and slow the carnage (Open States). She stood with a small group against the city’s speed camera program, a tool that saves lives by catching repeat speeders (Streetsblog NYC).

She has backed some bills for safer street design. But when it mattered most, she voted to weaken bus lane rules and to exempt some from enforcement—moves that put people outside cars at risk.

The Next Step Is Yours

Every crash is preventable. Speed kills. Cameras save lives. The votes are public. The bodies are real. Call your Assembly Member. Demand a “yes” on every bill that protects children, pedestrians, and cyclists. Don’t wait for another name to be added to the list.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the New York State Assembly and how does it work?
The New York State Assembly is the lower house of the state legislature. It passes laws, votes on budgets, and represents districts like AD 23.
Where does AD 23 sit politically?
It belongs to borough Brooklyn, city council district District 42 and state senate district SD 10.
Which areas are in AD 23?
What types of vehicles caused injuries and deaths to pedestrians in AD 23?
Cars and SUVs caused 6 deaths and 270 injuries to pedestrians. Motorcycles and Mopeds caused no deaths and 4 injuries. Bikes caused no deaths and 4 injuries. See NYC Open Data.
Are these crashes just accidents, or are they preventable?
Every crash is preventable. Speed, enforcement, and street design can save lives.
What can local politicians do to prevent traffic violence?
They can vote for speed cameras, lower speed limits, and fund safer street designs. They can refuse to weaken rules that protect people outside cars.
What is CrashCount?
We’re a tool for helping hold local politicians and other actors accountable for their failure to protect you when you’re walking or cycling in NYC. We update our site constantly to provide you with up to date information on what’s happening in your neighborhood.

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Stacey Pheffer Amato
Assembly Member Stacey Pheffer Amato
District 23
District Office:
159-53 102nd St., Howard Beach, NY 11414
Legislative Office:
Room 839, Legislative Office Building, Albany, NY 12248

Other Representatives

Chris Banks
Council Member Chris Banks
District 42
District Office:
1199 Elton Street, Brooklyn, NY 11207
718-649-9495
Legislative Office:
250 Broadway, Suite 1774, New York, NY 10007
212-788-6957
James Sanders
State Senator James Sanders
District 10
District Office:
142-01 Rockaway Blvd., South Ozone Park, NY 11436
Legislative Office:
Room 711, Legislative Office Building, Albany, NY 12247
Other Geographies

AD 23 Assembly District 23 sits in Brooklyn, Precinct 69, District 42, SD 10.

It contains Ozone Park (North), Ozone Park, Howard Beach-Lindenwood, Spring Creek Park, Far Rockaway-Bayswater, Rockaway Beach-Arverne-Edgemere, Breezy Point-Belle Harbor-Rockaway Park-Broad Channel, Jamaica Bay (East), Jacob Riis Park-Fort Tilden-Breezy Point Tip, Queens CB10, Queens CB14, Queens CB84.

See also
City Council Districts
State Senate Districts

Traffic Safety Timeline for Assembly District 23

SUV Strikes Young Woman Crossing With Signal

A westbound SUV hit a 19-year-old woman crossing North Conduit Avenue with the light. Her head split. Blood pooled. She lay semiconscious. The driver, distracted, kept going. Flesh met steel. System failed her.

According to the police report, a 19-year-old woman was crossing North Conduit Avenue at 79th Street in Queens with the pedestrian signal when a westbound SUV struck her. She suffered a severe head injury and was left semiconscious, bleeding on the pavement. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The SUV continued straight, its driver failing to see the pedestrian. The victim was crossing with the light. The crash shows the deadly cost of driver inattention and failure to yield.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4731349 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Pheffer Amato Calls Congestion Pricing Vote Political Blackmail

Governor Hochul halted congestion pricing. Lawmakers balked at raising payroll taxes. The MTA’s $15 billion plan now hangs by a thread. Projects stall. Federal funds at risk. Riders, walkers, and cyclists face uncertainty. Albany remains split. Streets stay dangerous.

On June 6, 2024, Governor Hochul announced a pause on congestion pricing, sparking confusion in Albany. The state-level response included a rejected proposal to raise the payroll mobility tax (PMT) on NYC businesses to fill the $15 billion gap in the MTA’s capital plan. State Sen. Liz Krueger said, 'Payroll mobility taxes are actually taxes on workers... I do not think we have an appetite for that in the Senate.' Assembly Member Stacey Pheffer Amato, who once voted for congestion pricing, now supports the pause, calling the original vote 'political blackmail.' The MTA’s future projects, including the Second Avenue Subway, are threatened, as federal matching funds require local dollars. Lawmakers remain divided. No clear alternative has emerged. Vulnerable road users are left exposed as transit funding falters.


SUV Left Turn Guts E-Bike Rider’s Leg

At 157th Avenue and 97th Street, an SUV’s left turn slams into a young e-bike rider. Steel tears flesh. Blood pools on Queens asphalt. The cyclist, helmeted but unlicensed, stays conscious as his leg splits open. Driver inattention rules the scene.

According to the police report, a 20-year-old e-bike rider was traveling north at the corner of 157th Avenue and 97th Street when an SUV made a left turn and struck him. The report states the SUV driver’s action was a 'left turn,' and lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The collision resulted in severe lacerations to the cyclist’s leg, described in the report as 'his leg splits open' and 'blood on asphalt.' The cyclist was wearing a helmet and remained conscious after the crash. The report notes the cyclist was unlicensed, but does not cite this as a contributing factor. No evidence in the report suggests any error by the cyclist. The crash underscores the lethal consequences of driver inattention in left-turn scenarios.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4714654 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Unlicensed Driver Slams Sedan Into Parked SUV

A Ford sedan crashed head-on into a parked SUV on Dickens Street. The unlicensed driver, distracted by something outside, crushed both legs. Alone in the night, he was left conscious and injured. The street stayed silent after the impact.

According to the police report, a Ford sedan traveling south on Dickens Street near Beatrice Court struck a parked SUV head-on. The sedan's sole occupant, a 34-year-old unlicensed male driver, suffered severe crush injuries to both legs and was found conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Outside Car Distraction' as a contributing factor, indicating the driver was distracted by something outside the vehicle before the crash. The sedan's driver did not possess a valid license at the time of the collision. The SUV was parked and unoccupied, with no injuries reported to others. The report does not cite any victim behavior as a contributing factor. The crash underscores the danger posed by driver distraction and unlicensed operation.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4714550 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Aggressive Driver Crushes Pedestrian’s Leg in Queens

A Chevy sedan tore down Centreville Avenue and struck a 29-year-old man. The impact crushed his leg. He stayed conscious as the car sped away, leaving him broken in the street. The driver’s aggression marked the night.

A 2004 Chevy sedan traveling southwest on Centreville Avenue near Rockaway Boulevard struck a 29-year-old man, according to the police report. The pedestrian was not at an intersection when the collision occurred. The report states the man suffered crush injuries to his knee and lower leg but remained conscious at the scene. According to the police report, 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage' was cited as the primary contributing factor in the crash. The sedan’s left front bumper delivered the blow, and the vehicle sustained no damage. The report notes the driver continued on, leaving the injured man in the roadway. No contributing factors related to the pedestrian’s behavior were listed in the police report. The focus remains on the driver’s aggression and the systemic risk it poses to people on foot.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4703525 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Unlicensed Driver Reverses Into Pedestrian During Police Pursuit

A fleeing Honda reversed down 84th Street, crushing a man’s leg beneath steel. The driver had no license. Sirens echoed. The pedestrian stayed conscious, pain radiating in the dark as streetlights flickered over Dumont Avenue.

A 33-year-old man suffered crush injuries to his leg when a Honda sedan, driven by an unlicensed man, reversed into him on 84th Street near Dumont Avenue in Queens. According to the police report, the crash occurred during a police pursuit. The report states the driver was 'Backing Unsafely' and did not possess a valid license. The pedestrian was not in a crosswalk at the time, but the report does not list any pedestrian behavior as a contributing factor. The narrative describes the scene: 'A fleeing Honda reversed into a man, not at a crosswalk. His leg was crushed under steel. He stayed conscious. The driver had no license. The streetlights flickered. Sirens followed.' The focus remains on the driver’s unlawful actions—operating without a license and reversing unsafely while fleeing police—which directly led to the pedestrian’s injuries.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4705891 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Sedan Slams Left, Driver Ejected and Killed

A Toyota sedan tore down Cross Bay Boulevard. It hit hard, left side first. The driver, alone, was thrown from the car. Chest crushed. Unsafe speed and alcohol fueled the crash. He died on the street, harness strapped, darkness all around.

A 27-year-old man driving a 1993 Toyota sedan on Cross Bay Boulevard near East 1st Road in Queens was killed after his car struck left-side first and he was ejected from the vehicle. According to the police report, 'Speed and alcohol behind the wheel. Dead on the street.' The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor. The driver was alone and wearing a lap belt and harness. The impact crushed his chest. No other vehicles or people were involved. The crash highlights the deadly consequences of unsafe speed, as documented in the official report.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4686524 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Bus Turns Left, Strikes Elderly Pedestrian

A bus turned left at dawn in Queens. A 73-year-old woman crossed in the marked crosswalk. The front of the bus hit her. She died on the street. The engine idled. The city stayed silent.

A 73-year-old woman was killed at the corner of 86th Street and 107th Avenue in Queens. According to the police report, a bus turned left at dawn and struck her as she crossed in the marked crosswalk. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor. The woman suffered fatal injuries to her entire body and died at the scene. The bus, a Ford, was making a left turn when its front end hit the pedestrian. No damage was reported to the bus. The police report does not mention any other contributing factors from the pedestrian.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4677970 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
E-Bike Rider Killed in Queens Collision

A man on an e-bike crossed Pitkin Avenue at 95th Street. He ran the light. A Kia struck him head-on. He flew, landed hard. Blood pooled under the streetlamp. He died there, alone in the dark.

A 58-year-old man riding an e-bike was killed at Pitkin Avenue and 95th Street in Queens. According to the police report, the e-bike rider 'ran the light.' A Kia SUV, traveling south, struck him head-on. The impact ejected the rider, causing fatal head injuries. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor. The man was not wearing a helmet, but the primary error cited is the disregard for traffic control. No other injuries were reported. The crash left the rider dead at the scene.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4664178 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Speeding Sedan Strikes Elderly Pedestrian in Queens

A Nissan sedan hit a 77-year-old man on Liberty Avenue. He crossed mid-block. The car’s right front bumper split his face. Blood pooled on the street. He stayed conscious. The driver moved too fast. The car failed to stop in time.

A 77-year-old man was struck by a westbound Nissan sedan while crossing Liberty Avenue near 104th Street in Queens. According to the police report, the car’s right front bumper hit the pedestrian mid-block, causing severe facial lacerations and leaving blood on the pavement. The man remained conscious after the impact. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The driver did not stop in time to avoid the collision. The data does not mention any helmet or signal use as a factor. The crash highlights the danger posed by speeding vehicles to people crossing city streets.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4661486 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Hyundai Slams Parked SUV on Cross Bay

A Hyundai sedan crashed into a parked Volkswagen SUV on Cross Bay Boulevard. The driver, a 31-year-old woman, was crushed in her seat. She stayed conscious. Her whole body hurt. Unsafe speed and improper turning led to pain and chaos.

A Hyundai sedan struck the back of a parked Volkswagen SUV near 160th Avenue on Cross Bay Boulevard in Queens. The 31-year-old driver of the Hyundai was crushed in her seat and suffered injuries to her entire body but remained conscious. According to the police report, the crash involved 'Turning Improperly' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. The Volkswagen SUV was parked at the time of the collision. The impact damaged the right front of the Hyundai and the left rear of the SUV. The report does not list any helmet or signal issues. The crash left one person hurt and highlighted driver errors as key causes.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4659832 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
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Drunk Unlicensed Motorcyclist Hits Elderly Pedestrian

A drunk, unlicensed motorcyclist struck a 68-year-old man on the Boardwalk. The impact was head-on. The man fell, bleeding from the head, motionless. The night was silent. The rider failed to yield. The man did not get up.

A 68-year-old pedestrian suffered severe head injuries after a motorcycle hit him head-on on the Boardwalk. According to the police report, the rider was drunk and unlicensed. The report states, 'The rider was drunk. Unlicensed.' The crash left the man unconscious and bleeding. Police listed 'Alcohol Involvement' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The motorcycle’s front end took the impact. The man’s injuries were grave. The report does not mention any actions by the pedestrian that contributed to the crash.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4656731 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Sedan Jumps Curb, Kills Young Woman

A sedan veered onto the sidewalk on Rockaway Beach Boulevard. The driver had fallen asleep. The car struck a 19-year-old woman head-on. She died at the scene. The street stayed quiet. The danger was sudden and final.

A 2021 Hyundai sedan traveling west on Rockaway Beach Boulevard near Beach 108th Street left the roadway and mounted the sidewalk. According to the police report, the driver 'fell asleep.' The sedan struck a 19-year-old woman who was standing on the sidewalk. She suffered fatal head injuries and died where she stood. The police report lists 'Fell Asleep' as the contributing factor. The victim was not in the roadway and played no role in the crash. The impact came from the center front end of the sedan. No other contributing factors are listed.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4640443 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Motorcyclist Ejected and Killed on North Conduit

A man lost control of his Yamaha on North Conduit Avenue. The bike slammed down. He flew from the seat. His helmet stayed on. He struck the pavement and died. No other vehicles or people were involved. The street stayed silent.

A 54-year-old man riding a Yamaha motorcycle westbound on North Conduit Avenue lost control and was ejected from his bike. According to the police report, "A 54-year-old man lost control of his Yamaha. The bike struck hard. He flew. The helmet stayed on. His body hit pavement. No one else was there. He died alone, under the noon sun." The report lists 'Driver Inexperience' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The rider was wearing a helmet, as noted in the data. No other vehicles or people were involved in the crash. The man died at the scene from injuries to his entire body.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4630447 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Distracted Sedan Driver Strikes Elderly Man Dead

A sedan hit a 73-year-old man on North Conduit Avenue. The driver was distracted. The man died on the street. Metal crushed flesh. The city moved on. The car kept west. Another life lost to inattention.

A 73-year-old man was killed while crossing North Conduit Avenue near Cohancy Street in Queens. According to the police report, 'A 73-year-old man stepped into the road without a signal. A westbound Honda struck him head-on. He died on the pavement. The driver was distracted.' The contributing factor listed is 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' The sedan hit the pedestrian with its center front end. No injuries were reported among the vehicle occupants. The crash shows the fatal risk that distracted driving poses to people on foot.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4620609 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
E-Scooter Rider Thrown, Head Hits Pavement

A man on an e-scooter fell hard on 101st Avenue. His head struck the street. Blood pooled. He lay semiconscious as morning traffic rolled past. No car hit him. Confusion ruled the quiet road. The city kept moving.

A 45-year-old man riding an e-scooter on 101st Avenue near 93rd Street in Queens was thrown from his vehicle. According to the police report, 'A 45-year-old man thrown from his e-scooter. No helmet. Head struck pavement. Blood pooled on the asphalt. Semiconscious.' The report lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as the contributing factor. No other vehicles were involved. The rider suffered a head injury and severe bleeding. Helmet use was noted as absent, but only after confusion was cited as the primary cause. The street stayed quiet. The man remained on the ground, injured.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4620090 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
SUV Kills Pedestrian on North Channel Bridge

A man walked with traffic on Cross Bay Boulevard. A northbound Honda SUV struck him with its right front bumper. He died there, head shattered, alone by the water. The driver stayed. The night swallowed the sound.

A man was killed while walking along North Channel Bridge on Cross Bay Boulevard. According to the police report, 'A northbound Honda SUV struck him with its right front bumper. He died there on the road, head shattered, alone by the water, unnamed.' The pedestrian was walking with traffic when the collision happened. The driver, operating a 2018 Honda SUV, was traveling straight ahead. Police listed all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors were cited in the report. There was no mention of helmet use or signaling. The crash left one man dead, the road unchanged.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4616786 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Turning Sedan Strikes Woman in Crosswalk

A Toyota sedan turned right at Cross Bay Boulevard. The driver failed to yield. The car hit a 24-year-old woman crossing with the signal. Blood marked her face. She stayed conscious. The sedan showed no damage. The street bore the wound.

A 24-year-old woman was struck by a Toyota sedan while crossing with the signal at the corner of Cross Bay Boulevard and 137th Avenue in Queens. According to the police report, the sedan was making a right turn when it hit the pedestrian in the face, causing severe lacerations. The woman remained conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The sedan, registered in New York, showed no visible damage. The victim was lawfully crossing at the intersection. No other contributing factors were cited by police.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4612510 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
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SUV Hits Woman Head-On in Queens

A Ford SUV struck a 52-year-old woman head-on on Beach Channel Drive. She died there. Three passengers suffered head injuries. Two sedans stood nearby, one parked. The streetlights glowed. The road stayed silent. Another life lost to traffic.

A Ford SUV hit a 52-year-old woman head-on near Bay 32 Street in Queens. She died at the scene. According to the police report, 'A Ford SUV struck a 52-year-old woman head-on. She died there. Two sedans stood nearby, one parked.' Three passengers suffered head injuries. Another woman, age 29, was also hurt. The police report lists no driver errors or contributing factors. No mention of helmet use or signaling appears in the data. The crash left the street quiet, marked by loss and injury.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4609851 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Nissan SUV Strikes Woman on 84th Street

A Nissan SUV hit a 63-year-old woman on 84th Street at dawn. She died from head and internal injuries. The street had no crosswalk. The SUV struck her with its right front bumper. The morning was silent. The loss was total.

A 63-year-old woman was killed when a northbound Nissan SUV struck her with its right front bumper on 84th Street, just past dawn. According to the police report, the woman stepped into the roadway where there was no crosswalk. She suffered fatal head and internal injuries. The SUV was traveling straight ahead. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The data shows the pedestrian was not at an intersection and was crossing without a signal or crosswalk, but does not cite this as a contributing factor. The police report does not mention any helmet or signal use. The street offered no protection. The impact was deadly.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4585750 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04