How were these numbers calculated?

We used NYC Open Data’s Motor Vehicle Collisions datasets — Crashes (h9gi-nx95), Persons (f55k-p6yu), and Vehicles (bm4k-52h4) — filtered to crashes occurring between 2022-01-01 and 2025-09-18 within Assembly District 34. We assigned crashes to the district by geocoding and spatially joining crash coordinates to the AD 34 boundary. Counts by mode (people walking, biking, and occupants) and by hour and intersection come from the same records. Data was extracted on Sep 17, 2025. You can view the base datasets [here](https://data.cityofnewyork.us/Public-Safety/Motor-Vehicle-Collisions-Crashes/h9gi-nx95).

Where are the most dangerous spots right now?

Recent years show repeated harm on 42nd Street (three deaths), Northern Boulevard (101 injuries), and 37th Avenue (two deaths) within this district, based on crash records from 2022–2025 [NYC Open Data](https://data.cityofnewyork.us/Public-Safety/Motor-Vehicle-Collisions-Crashes/h9gi-nx95).

What times are riskiest?

Crash records show the worst death toll around 8 AM (five people killed), with another spike around 5 PM within the 2022–2025 window [NYC Open Data](https://data.cityofnewyork.us/Public-Safety/Motor-Vehicle-Collisions-Crashes/h9gi-nx95).

What are officials proposing to stop repeat speeders?

Assembly Member Jessica González‑Rojas co‑sponsors A 2299 to require intelligent speed assistance devices for repeat speeders; she previously backed A 7979. In June 2025, she voted yes on S 8344 to maintain school‑zone speed protections [A 2299](https://nyassembly.gov/leg/?bn=A2299&term=2025) [A 7979](https://nyassembly.gov/leg/?bn=A7979&term=2023) [S 8344](https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S8344).

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Assembly District 34: Traffic Crash Statistics

Police tape surrounds the crushed Toyota and wrecked food truck on 42nd St. near 19th Ave. Tuesday morning, after the 84-year-old driver killed Joaquin Venancio and Santiago Baires.

Photo: NY Daily News (source)

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Crash Count for AD 34 4,582 crashes • 19 deaths

Crashes: 964

All Injuries: 560

Moderate: 133

Serious: 6

Deaths: 6

Data from Jan 1, 2025 to Dec 14, 2025

Crashes by Hour in AD 34 5 PM • 35 injuries ↓12%

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Who is getting hurt? Kids 37 injuries ↓35% Seniors 51 injuries ↑24%

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Moderate Serious Deaths

Caught Speeding Recently in AD 34 D80VED — 39 times

Vehicles – Caught speeding in NYC (12 months) and here in AD 34

2012 Audi Spor (D80VED) – 39 tickets citywide • 1 in last 90d here
2024 Black Acura Utility Vehicle (92DSMA) – 38 tickets citywide • 1 in last 90d here
2020 White Me/Be Suburban (LPB7449) – 28 tickets citywide • 1 in last 90d here
2023 Gray Acura Sedan (LEK2898) – 26 tickets citywide • 1 in last 90d here
2019 Black Cadillac Suburban (KZU5854) – 24 tickets citywide • 1 in last 90d here

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Data as of 2025-12-14

Recent severe crashes

Aggressive SUV driver kills teen off Roosevelt 2025-09-13T04:14:00+00:00
ROOSEVELT AVE
A 38-year-old SUV driver on Roosevelt Ave in Queens drove straight and hit four pedestrians off the roadway. A 16-year-old girl was killed and three others were hurt as police recorded road-rage driving and alcohol.
According to the police report, a 38-year-old man driving a 2009 Chevy SUV east on Roosevelt Avenue at Benham Street hit four pedestrians who were not in the roadway. A 16-year-old girl was killed. A 32-year-old woman and two men, ages 19 and 28, were injured. Police recorded Aggressive Driving/Road Rage and Alcohol Involvement. The SUV also hit a parked Toyota SUV.
84-year-old driver kills two pedestrians in Astoria 2025-08-12T08:36:00+00:00
42 ST
A northbound driver hit two men on 42nd St near 19th Ave Tuesday morning. Both pedestrians died. The 84-year-old sedan driver also died after the crash, which damaged parked cars and a left‑turning SUV.
Two male pedestrians were killed when a northbound sedan driver hit them on 42nd Street near 19th Avenue in Queens on a Tuesday morning. According to the police report, both pedestrians suffered crush injuries to their entire bodies and died at the scene. The 84-year-old man driving the sedan also died of internal injuries. A southbound SUV driver making a left turn and parked vehicles sustained damage in secondary impacts. Records note the sedan traveling straight and the SUV turning left.
SUV Driver Ignores Light, Kills Moped Rider 2025-07-07T02:48:00+00:00
37 ST
A driver in an SUV ran traffic control on 37 St at 23 Ave in Queens and hit a 39-year-old moped rider overnight. The rider was ejected and died from head injuries in the street.
According to the police report, a driver in an SUV going north on 37 St hit a 39-year-old moped rider traveling east on 23 Ave overnight in Queens. Police recorded “Traffic Control Disregarded” as a contributing factor. The moped rider was ejected and sustained fatal head injuries. The SUV driver was licensed; the moped rider was listed as unlicensed.
Bus driver hits woman crossing Ditmars 2025-01-02T08:05:00+00:00
DITMARS BLVD
A bus driver hit a 53-year-old woman crossing Ditmars Boulevard at 31st Street on a Thursday morning. She died in the intersection while the oversized bus kept rolling through the workday rush.
According to the police report, a licensed male driver in a 2009 bus was traveling east on Ditmars Boulevard near 31st Street on a Thursday morning when he hit a 53-year-old woman in the intersection. The report states she was crossing against the signal. She suffered fatal injuries to her entire body and was pronounced dead at the scene. The crash involved an oversized vehicle in a busy Queens corridor.
Queens driver blows light, slams scooter rider 2025-10-21T17:02:00+00:00
32 AVE
A 28-year-old driver in an Infiniti ran traffic control on 32 Ave and hit a 28-year-old man on a standing scooter at 76 St. The rider was ejected and left with a severe head wound in broad-daylight traffic.
According to the police report, around 5 p.m. on 32 Ave at 76 St in Queens, a 28-year-old man driving a 2013 Infiniti sedan eastbound hit a 28-year-old man riding a standing scooter northbound. Police recorded traffic control disregarded and driver inattention for the sedan driver. The scooter rider was ejected and suffered a head injury with severe bleeding but remained conscious.

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Carnage in AD 34 13 Contusion/Bruise (Lower leg/foot)

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▸ Killed 6

▸ Crush Injuries 1

▸ Severe Bleeding 4

▸ Severe Lacerations 1

▸ Concussion 2

▸ Whiplash 19

▸ Contusion/Bruise 32

▸ Abrasion 24

▸ Pain/Nausea 24

▸ Internal Injury 2

Data from Jan 1, 2025 to Dec 14, 2025

Totals count people injured or killed.

Worst Streets Grand Central Parkway: 11 moderate injuries

2025-11-07
2025-10-18
2025-09-05

Dropped off vs. last year

88 Street
31 Avenue
Astoria Boulevard

Preventable Speeding 4,112 16+ offenders ↓53%

Repeat School-Zone Speeding Offenders

AD 34

Data through 2025-12-14

4,112

Preventable tickets (≥16) — 2025 year-to-date

Prev: 8,757 2024 year-to-date

↓53.0% vs 2024 year-to-date

Threshold

≥ 16

≥ 6: 10,441 (2025 year-to-date) • Prev: 23,435 2024 year-to-date
≥ 16: 4,112 (2025 year-to-date) • Prev: 8,757 2024 year-to-date

Pedestrian Injuries 91% by Cars and Trucks ↑23%

Cars 0

Trucks 0

Mopeds 0

Bikes 0

Assembly Member Jessica González-Rojas A (100)

Assembly Member Jessica González-Rojas
District 34

Assembly 34

Street Safety Record

A (100)

2025 year-to-date

Recent win: Elected officials outline continued support for 31st Street protected bike lanes in Astoria

González‑Rojas Backs Safety‑Boosting 31st Street Protected Bike Lanes
👍 Positive
2025-08-19 · Leadership · AMNY · ↑ helps grade
Local officials backed DOT's protected bike lanes under the elevated 31st Street tracks. A New York State Supreme Court issued a temporary injunction that paused the plan. Leaders urged the city to move the separated lanes forward to protect cyclists and pedestrians.
González‑Rojas Backs Safety‑Boosting 20 MPH Limit and Protected Lanes
👍 Positive
2025-08-12 · Leadership · Streetsblog NYC · ↑ helps grade
A speeding 84-year-old driver killed himself and two pedestrians in Astoria. Elected officials demanded 20 mph limits, protected bike lanes, universal daylighting, and more automated enforcement. Analysts say systemwide changes reduce traffic violence and protect pedestrians and cyclists.
Jessica González‑Rojas Backs Safety‑Boosting Astoria Protected Bike Lanes
👍 Positive
2025-08-08 · Leadership · Streetsblog NYC · ↑ helps grade
DOT will install protected bike lanes and traffic calming on 31st Street in Astoria. Business owners sued to stop it. The corridor has 190 injuries, 12 severe, 2 deaths since 2020. DOT vows to defend the redesign.
González-Rojas Backs Safety-Boosting Half Fare Transit Discount
👍 Positive
2025-06-30 · Leadership · NYC Council – Legistar · ↑ helps grade
González-Rojas Backs Safety-Boosting Half Fare Transit Discount

Email: gonzalezrojasj@nyassembly.gov

District Office:
75-35 31st Ave. Suite 206B (2nd Floor), East Elmhurst, NY 11370
718-457-0384

Legislative Office:
Room 654, Legislative Office Building, Albany, NY 12248
518-455-4545

Twitter: @votejgr

Council Member Tiffany Cabán A (100)

Council Member Tiffany Cabán
District 22

Council 22

Street Safety Record

A (100)

2025 year-to-date

Recent win: Unions and Environmental Groups Push Council To Pass Delivery Protection Act

Cabán Urges City Appeals Citing Overwhelming Street Safety Concerns
👎 Negative
2025-12-10 · Leadership · Streetsblog NYC · ↓ hurts grade
Two Astoria crowds faced off over the 31st Street bike lane, one side cheering car space, the other lying in the street to mark the dead.
Tiffany Cabán Backs Safety‑Boosting Delivery Protection Act
👍 Positive
2025-12-05 · Leadership · Streetsblog NYC · ↑ helps grade
Unions warn the clock is running. Warehouses boom. Trucks swarm. Amazon shrugs. Advocates push Intro 1396 to a vote to rein in chaos on streets built for people, not endless vans.
A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to requiring the New York city police department to provide the civilian complaint review board with direct access to officer body-warn camera footage and to establish related procedures
👍 Positive
2025-11-12 · Sponsor · NYC Council – Legistar · ↑ helps grade
Greater CCRB access to body‑camera footage can improve accountability and reduce biased or harmful traffic enforcement against pedestrians and cyclists, supporting equity and willingness to walk/bike. Effects on crash prevention and driver behavior are indirect and likely modest.
A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to requirements for police department high-speed vehicle pursuits
👍 Positive
2025-10-29 · Sponsor · NYC Council – Legistar · ↑ helps grade
Stricter limits, supervisor authorization, and a ban on PIT maneuvers reduce the frequency and intensity of high‑speed chases, lowering risk to pedestrians and cyclists. Aerial handoff and disengagement further shift enforcement away from dangerous street pursuits, improving system-wide safety.