Where is this happening?

Queens Community Board 3: Jackson Heights, East Elmhurst, and North Corona. Key corridors include 37 Avenue, Northern Boulevard, and the Grand Central Parkway as cited in police crash data.

What stands out in recent crashes?

In the past month, police recorded multiple people on bikes hit by turning drivers at 31 Avenue’s crossings, and a 57‑year‑old man hit in a marked crosswalk at 84 St and 35 Ave. Police repeatedly cited failure to yield and driver distraction in these crashes.

Which officials can change this?

Council Member Shekar Krishnan, Assembly Member Jessica González‑Rojas, and State Senator Jessica Ramos. González‑Rojas co‑sponsors speed‑limiter bills (A 7979/A 2299). Ramos co‑sponsors the Senate version S 4045 and voted yes in committee.

How were these numbers calculated?

We used NYC Open Data crash records for 2022‑01‑01 to 2025‑09‑18 filtered to Queens Community Board 3. We counted people killed, injured, and seriously injured from the Persons table, and referenced crash details from the Crashes table. Datasets: Crashes (h9gi‑nx95), Persons (f55k‑p6yu), Vehicles (bm4k‑52h4). Data were extracted Sep 17, 2025. You can explore the base datasets [here](https://data.cityofnewyork.us/Public-Safety/Motor-Vehicle-Collisions-Crashes/h9gi-nx95).

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Queens Community Board 3: Traffic Crash Statistics

Afternoon turn at 84th and 35th leaves a man bleeding. The pattern is older than the bruise.

First responders and flashing emergency lights surround a crumpled car on a city street; wet pavement and scattered debris emphasize the sudden, violent aftermath of the crash.

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Crash Count for Queens CB3 111 crashes • 1 deaths

Crashes: 111

All Injuries: 48

Moderate: 22

Serious: 4

Deaths: 1

Data from Jan 1, 2026 to Feb 1, 2026

Crashes by Hour in CB 403 2 PM • 6 injuries ↑100%

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Who is getting hurt? Kids 3 injuries →0% Seniors 1 injuries ↓75%

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Data as of 2026-02-01

Recent severe crashes

Overnight SUV Driver Kills Man In Queens Crosswalk 2026-01-01T04:07:00+00:00
102 ST
Before dawn on 102nd Street and 32nd Avenue, a driver going straight in an SUV hit two men in a marked crosswalk, killing one and leaving the other unconscious with crush injuries.
According to the police report, a driver heading south on 102nd Street hit two male pedestrians who were crossing in a marked crosswalk at 32nd Avenue overnight on Jan. 1. One pedestrian sustained crush injuries to his entire body and died. The second, a 24-year-old man, was recorded as unconscious with crush injuries. A parked SUV was also damaged.
Distracted driver turns, hits Queens pedestrian 2026-01-22T19:00:00+00:00
35 AVE
A driver making a right turn hit a 58-year-old woman crossing with the signal at 35 Ave and 74 St. Police recorded driver inattention; she suffered a knee/lower-leg injury with fracture or dislocation.
According to the police report, a driver in a station wagon/SUV was making a right turn at 35 Ave and 74 St in Queens around 7 p.m. on Jan. 22, 2026, and hit a 58-year-old pedestrian who was crossing with the signal at the intersection. She was listed as injured, with a knee/lower-leg/foot injury and a fracture or dislocation. Police recorded driver inattention/distraction.
Distracted motorcycle driver shatters his leg 2026-01-17T02:18:00+00:00
NORTHERN BLVD
A 22-year-old motorcycle driver turned right off Northern Blvd and hit a parked car, shattering his lower leg overnight in Jackson Heights. Driver inattention wrote this crash, not fate.
According to the police report, a 22-year-old man driving a motorcycle west on Northern Blvd near 86th St made a right turn overnight and hit a parked sedan. Police recorded driver inattention or distraction. The rider suffered a lower-leg fracture and dislocation and was listed as conscious at the scene.
Distracted young driver wrecks Honda, injures teen 2026-01-06T03:12:00+00:00
GRAND CENTRAL PKWY
A 20-year-old driver changing lanes on Grand Central Parkway lost control and crashed, leaving her 19-year-old front-seat passenger with a concussion. Police cited driver inattention and inexperience for the overnight smash.
According to the police report, a 20-year-old woman driving a Honda sedan west on the Grand Central Parkway crashed while changing lanes overnight, demolishing the car. The driver reported pain and nausea. Her 19-year-old front-seat passenger sustained a concussion. Police recorded driver inattention and driver inexperience as contributing factors. Other occupants were listed; the report does not describe their injuries.
Distracted driver hits taxi in Queens 2026-01-30T19:11:00+00:00
81 ST
A driver got careless on 81 St at 30 Ave and a 30-year-old taxi driver left injured, reporting whiplash. Police recorded driver inattention.
According to the police report, the crash happened at 81 St and 30 Ave in Queens around 7:11 p.m. A 63-year-old SUV driver was going straight when the driver hit a taxi driver who was making a left turn. Police recorded driver inattention/distraction. The 30-year-old taxi driver reported neck injury and whiplash and was listed in shock.

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Carnage in CB 403 3 Contusion/Bruise (Lower leg/foot)

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▸ Killed 1

▸ Crush Injuries 1

▸ Concussion 1

▸ Fracture/Dislocation 2

▸ Whiplash 4

▸ Contusion/Bruise 11

▸ Abrasion 1

▸ Pain/Nausea 1

Data from Jan 1, 2026 to Feb 1, 2026

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Dangerous Streets in CB 403 104 Street • 4.0 inj/mi

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Dangerous Bike Lanes in CB 403 Top bike lane • 0 cyclist injuries

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Dangerous Schools in CB 403 Child Center Of NY 2 • 7 injuries

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School	Crashes Injuries Child injuries Deaths

Preventable Speeding 0 16+ offenders ↓100%

Repeat School-Zone Speeding Offenders

CB 403

Data through 2026-02-01

Preventable tickets (≥16) — 2026 year-to-date

Prev: 1,107 2025 year-to-date

↓100.0% vs 2025 year-to-date

Threshold

≥ 16

≥ 6: 0 (2026 year-to-date) • Prev: 2,733 2025 year-to-date
≥ 16: 0 (2026 year-to-date) • Prev: 1,107 2025 year-to-date

Pedestrian Injuries 94% by Cars and Trucks ↓5.6%

Cars 0

Trucks 0

Mopeds 0

Bikes 0

Community Board Contact Edmund Rosenbaum —

Community Board Contact Edmund Rosenbaum

District 403

Email: communityboard3@nyc.rr.com

Assembly Member Jessica González-Rojas A (100)*

Assembly Member Jessica González-Rojas
District 34

Assembly 34

Street Safety Record

A (100)*

2026 year-to-date

Recent win: Mamdani announces plans to restart 31st Street redesign in Astoria

Gonzalez-Rojas co-sponsors climate and community investment act, with no safety impact.
• Neutral
2026-01-30 · Sponsor · Open States
Gonzalez-Rojas co-sponsors climate and community investment act, with no safety impact.
González‑Rojas Backs Safety‑Boosting 31st Street Protected Bike Lane
👍 Positive
2026-01-07 · Leadership · AMNY · ↑ helps grade
Mamdani shrugs off a judge and hits reset. A deadly mile under the tracks may finally trade speeding steel for concrete and calm.

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 Shekar Krishnan A (100)*

Council Member Shekar Krishnan
District 25

Council 25

Street Safety Record

A (100)*

2025 only

Recent win: A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to expanding access to roadway and sidewalk cafes

Krishnan co-sponsors roadway and sidewalk cafes expansion, improving street safety.
👍 Positive
2025-10-09 · Sponsor · NYC Council – Legistar · ↑ helps grade
Int. 1421-2025 would widen outdoor dining: let grocery stores apply for sidewalk licenses, allow roadway cafes year-round, expand frontage for some cafes, and speed approvals. Committee laid it over on Nov. 24, 2025.
Krishnan co-sponsors roadway and sidewalk cafe expansion, improving overall safety.
• Neutral
2025-10-09 · Sponsor · NYC Council – Legistar
Int 1421-2025 would let restaurants and grocery stores run sidewalk and roadway cafes in curb or parking lanes year‑round. It speeds reviews, sets $1,050 fees and four‑year terms, and pushes dining closer to moving traffic — raising risks for pedestrians and cyclists.
A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to expanding access to roadway and sidewalk cafes
• Neutral
2025-10-09 · Sponsor · NYC Council – Legistar
Year‑round expansion of roadway/sidewalk cafes can calm traffic and create buffers that benefit pedestrians, but also risks obstructing sidewalks, complicating winter operations, and creating conflicts near bike lanes. Net safety effects for vulnerable users hinge on strict clear-path, loading, and bike-lane protection rules and enforcement.
A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to expanding access to roadway and sidewalk cafes
👎 Negative
2025-10-09 · Sponsor · NYC Council – Legistar · ↓ hurts grade
Expanding sidewalk and roadway cafes citywide and year-round, including winter, increases private use of sidewalks and curb lanes, narrowing pedestrian space and complicating cycling with service crossings and snow/garbage obstructions. While it may displace some parking, the net effect likely elevates conflict and accessibility risks for vulnerable users.

2026 year-to-date

Recent win: A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to special activation of the open streets program on certain holidays and time periods with significant pedestrian traffic

Krishnan primary sponsors holiday Open Streets expansions, boosting pedestrian safety.
👍 Positive
2026-01-29 · Sponsor · NYC Council – Legistar · ↑ helps grade
Int 0257-2026 targets heavy-foot-traffic holidays. It lets Open Streets run beyond regular hours. It puts those days into the process. The measure now sits in committee.
Krishnan co-sponsors daylighting bill, boosting crosswalk safety with clearer sightlines.
👍 Positive
2026-01-29 · Sponsor · NYC Council – Legistar · ↑ helps grade
Int 0511-2026 hit committee. It would clear corners of parked cars and set a 1,000-a-year daylighting barrier mandate. A short gap at the curb can decide whether a person is seen.
Krishnan co-sponsors daylighting bill, boosting intersection safety for walkers and cyclists
👍 Positive
2026-01-29 · Sponsor · NYC Council – Legistar · ↑ helps grade
A new bill targets blocked sightlines at corners. It would ban standing or parking within 20 feet of a crosswalk. It also orders 1,000 daylighting barriers a year—space kept clear, crossings seen.
Krishnan primary sponsors bollard requirements, improving pedestrian safety at rebuilt corners.
👍 Positive
2026-01-29 · Sponsor · NYC Council – Legistar · ↑ helps grade
The Council introduced a bill to require bollards when sidewalks, curb extensions, and pedestrian ramps are rebuilt. It targets the edge where cars jump the curb and people take the hit.