Crash Count for Queens CB13
Crashes: Collisions involving cars, bikes, and pedestrians. 7,347
All Injuries: Any injury from a reported crash. 4,771
Moderate: Broken bones, concussions, and other serious injuries. 749
Serious: Life-altering injuries: amputations, paralysis, severe trauma. 29
Deaths: Lives lost to traffic violence. 25
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Jul 31, 2025

Who’s Injuring and Killing Pedestrians in Queens CB13?

Queens Streets: 25 Dead, 4,400 Hurt—Who's Next?

Queens Streets: 25 Dead, 4,400 Hurt—Who's Next?

Queens CB13: Jan 1, 2022 - Jul 18, 2025

The Toll in Queens CB13

The streets do not forgive. In Queens CB13, the numbers do not lie. Twenty-five people are dead. Twenty-eight more are left with serious injuries. Over 4,400 have been hurt since 2022. The crashes keep coming. The pain does not fade.

Just last month, a 39-year-old man was killed on Nashville Boulevard. He was ejected from his motorized scooter after an SUV turned left. The crash report lists the cause as “driver inattention.” The man died from crush injuries. He did not get a second chance. See NYC Open Data.

On the Belt Parkway, a 27-year-old woman lost her life in February. She was driving. The car was going straight. The report says “unsafe speed.” She was ejected and died at the scene. Her passenger was injured. The road stayed open. The city moved on.

Buses, Cars, and the Human Cost

The machines are heavy. The people are not. SUVs and cars caused the most harm—four deaths, 397 injuries. Trucks and buses killed two, injured 27. Bikes left two with minor wounds. The numbers are cold, but the stories burn. A van crash in February killed a 78-year-old woman. She sat in the back seat. She never made it home.

What Leaders Have Done—and Not Done

The politicians talk. Some act. Senator Leroy Comrie voted yes to curb repeat speeders, backing a bill to require speed-limiting devices for drivers who rack up violations. Assembly Member Clyde Vanel voted to extend school speed zones, a move to protect children on foot.

But the deaths keep coming. The crashes do not wait for new laws. The city has the power to lower speed limits. It has not done enough. The streets are still wide. The cars are still fast. The bodies are still broken.

Call to Action: Demand More Than Words

Call your council member. Call your senator. Call your assembly member. Tell them the numbers are not just numbers. They are lives. Demand a 20 mph speed limit. Demand real protection for people walking and cycling. Do not wait for another name on the list.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does Queens CB13 sit politically?
It belongs to borough Queens, city council district District 27, assembly district AD 33 and state senate district SD 14.
Which areas are in Queens CB13?
It includes the Glen Oaks-Floral Park-New Hyde Park, Bellerose, Queens Village, Cambria Heights, Laurelton, Springfield Gardens (South)-Brookville, Rosedale, and Montefiore Cemetery neighborhoods. It also overlaps parts of Council Districts District 23, District 27, and District 31, Assembly Districts AD 26, AD 29, AD 31, and AD 33, and State Senate Districts SD 10, SD 11, and SD 14.
What types of vehicles caused injuries and deaths to pedestrians in Queens CB13?
Cars and SUVs caused the most harm: 4 deaths and 397 injuries. Trucks and buses caused 2 deaths and 27 injuries. Motorcycles and mopeds caused no deaths or injuries. Bikes caused 2 minor injuries and no deaths. See NYC Open Data.
Are these crashes just accidents, or are they preventable?
These crashes are preventable. Most deaths and injuries happen because of unsafe speeds, driver inattention, and streets built for cars, not people. Policies like lower speed limits and better street design can save lives.
What can local politicians do to make streets safer?
They can lower speed limits, install speed cameras, redesign streets for people, and pass laws to stop repeat dangerous drivers. They can also make sure enforcement targets the most dangerous behaviors, not just easy tickets.
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.

Citations

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Other Representatives

Clyde Vanel
Assembly Member Clyde Vanel
District 33
District Office:
97-01 Springfield Blvd., Queens Village, NY 11429
Legislative Office:
Room 424, Legislative Office Building, Albany, NY 12248
Nantasha Williams
Council Member Nantasha Williams
District 27
District Office:
172-12 Linden Boulevard, St. Albans, NY 11434
718-527-4356
Legislative Office:
250 Broadway, Suite 1850, New York, NY 10007
212-788-6984
Twitter: CMBWilliams
Leroy Comrie
State Senator Leroy Comrie
District 14
District Office:
113-43 Farmers Blvd., St. Albans, NY 11412
Legislative Office:
Room 913, Legislative Office Building, Albany, NY 12247
Other Geographies

Queens CB13 Queens Community Board 13 sits in Queens, Precinct 105, District 27, AD 33, SD 14.

It contains Glen Oaks-Floral Park-New Hyde Park, Bellerose, Queens Village, Cambria Heights, Laurelton, Springfield Gardens (South)-Brookville, Rosedale, Montefiore Cemetery.

See also
Boroughs
City Council Districts
State_assembly_districts
State Senate Districts

Traffic Safety Timeline for Queens Community Board 13

Int 1145-2024
Lee sponsors bill capping new e-bike rider speeds, undermining street safety.

Council bill targets speed. Shared e-bikes and scooters must have speedometers. New riders get capped at 10 mph. Law aims to slow the city’s fastest wheels. Committee review underway.

Int 1145-2024 sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced December 19, 2024, the bill would require all shared electric bikes and scooters to have working speedometers. For new riders, electric assist cuts out at 10 mph. The matter title reads: 'requiring that electric bicycles and electric scooters that are part of share systems have speedometers and limit electric speed assistance to new riders.' Council Members Linda Lee (primary sponsor), Gale A. Brewer, and Chris Banks back the bill. Brewer referred it to committee. No safety analyst note was provided. The bill awaits further action.


Richards Supports Safety Boosting Queens Bus Network Redesign

MTA unveiled its final Queens bus overhaul. Seventeen new routes, more frequent service, but cuts on 29 lines. Rush routes aim to speed riders to trains. Public feedback starts January. MTA Board votes in winter. Rollout set for summer 2025.

The MTA announced its final Queens bus network redesign on December 18, 2024. The plan, now entering its last public feedback phase, will be reviewed by the MTA Board in early winter 2025 and implemented by late summer. The proposal includes over $30 million in new funding, 17 new local routes, and increased frequency for 17 lines, but also service reductions on 29 routes. The main highlight is the introduction of 'rush' routes to connect riders to rail faster. MTA Chair Janno Lieber said, 'Every change to a route has an impact on the schedule... and we did it.' Queens Borough President Donovan Richards voiced support, stating, 'I'm ready. We're ready.' The process began in 2019 and was shaped by extensive community input. No formal safety analysis was provided for vulnerable road users.


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Distracted Driver Causes Multi-Vehicle Collision

A distracted driver made a right turn, striking two vehicles stopped or traveling southbound on Hook Creek Blvd. Two male drivers suffered moderate injuries, including leg and shoulder wounds. Both were restrained and experienced shock after the impact.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 18:10 on Hook Creek Blvd involving a pick-up truck, a sedan, and an SUV. The pick-up truck driver, a 43-year-old male, was making a right turn when the collision happened. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor for both injured drivers. The pick-up truck struck the center front end, impacting the right side doors of the sedan and the right rear bumper of the SUV. Both drivers, aged 43 and 32, were wearing lap belts and harnesses and were not ejected. They sustained injuries to the knee-lower leg-foot and shoulder-upper arm, respectively, and were in shock with complaints of pain or nausea. The report highlights driver distraction as the primary cause, with no victim fault indicated.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4779724 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07
Sedan Strikes Teen Pedestrian at Intersection

A 16-year-old boy was struck by a sedan while crossing an intersection without signal. The impact hit the pedestrian’s knee and lower leg, causing bruising. The driver was traveling northeast, continuing straight ahead at the time of collision.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling northeast struck a 16-year-old male pedestrian at an intersection near 134-56 231 Street around 8:00 PM. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal or crosswalk indication when the vehicle's center front end made contact. The pedestrian sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, described as contusions and bruises, and remained conscious after the impact. The report lists no specific driver contributing factors such as failure to yield or speeding, but notes the pedestrian was crossing without signal. The sedan showed no vehicle damage, and the driver was alone, traveling straight ahead. This collision highlights the dangers pedestrians face at intersections even without explicit driver error cited.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4781904 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07
2
Two SUVs Collide on Memphis Ave in Queens

Two sport utility vehicles collided on Memphis Avenue in Queens. Both drivers suffered neck injuries and whiplash. A front passenger also sustained head injuries. Police cited driver inattention and distraction as the cause of the crash.

According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles traveling on Memphis Avenue in Queens collided at 3:35 PM. Both drivers were going straight ahead when the crash occurred. The point of impact was the left front quarter panel of one SUV and the right front bumper of the other. The drivers, a 51-year-old male and a 55-year-old female passenger, both suffered neck injuries and whiplash. The front passenger sustained head injuries. The report explicitly lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor for both drivers. Both occupants were wearing lap belts and were not ejected. The crash highlights the dangers of driver distraction leading to serious injuries even without ejections or loss of control.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4779480 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07
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Five Hurt in Queens Left-Turn Collision

Two SUVs and a sedan crashed on 239 Street. Five passengers, ages 9 to 46, suffered head, knee, and body injuries. Unsafe speed and reckless driving fueled the violent impact. All victims remained conscious.

According to the police report, two SUVs and a sedan collided on 239 Street in Queens at 3 p.m. All vehicles were making left turns. Five occupants, including children and adults, were injured with head, knee, and full-body trauma. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Other Vehicular' as contributing factors, pointing to reckless or improper vehicle operation. No contributing factors are attributed to the victims. All injured parties were conscious and not ejected. The crash highlights the danger when multiple vehicles attempt left turns at speed, resulting in serious injuries to vulnerable passengers.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4779537 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07
Two Sedans Collide on Francis Lewis Boulevard

Two sedans collided on Francis Lewis Boulevard at 8 a.m. The impact struck the right side doors of one vehicle and the front center of the other. One driver suffered chest injuries and shock, sustaining moderate harm in the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 8:00 a.m. on Francis Lewis Boulevard involving two sedans traveling westbound. One driver was changing lanes when the collision happened, impacting the right side doors of that vehicle. The other sedan was going straight ahead, sustaining damage to its center front end. The injured party was the driver of the vehicle that was changing lanes, a 51-year-old male who suffered chest injuries and was in shock. The report lists his injury severity as moderate (level 3). Both drivers were licensed in New York. The report identifies the pre-crash action of changing lanes as a factor, implying driver error contributed to the crash. No contributing factors were specified for the injured driver, and no victim behaviors were noted as contributing. The collision highlights the dangers of lane changes on busy city streets.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4778767 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07
4
Failure to Yield Triggers Queens Sedan Crash

Two sedans slammed together on 113 Avenue. Four people hurt. Necks and backs wrenched. Shock set in. Both drivers and passengers suffered. Failure to yield right-of-way led to the crash.

According to the police report, two sedans collided at 113 Avenue and 209 Street in Queens at 18:29. Both vehicles were going straight when they struck, one hitting the other's right side doors, the other taking damage to its front end. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the cause. Four occupants were injured: two drivers, aged 31 and 75, and two front passengers, aged 32 and 64. All suffered internal injuries to the neck or back and were in shock. No one was ejected. Both drivers were licensed. The crash shows the danger when drivers fail to yield.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4778694 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07
Sedans Collide in Queens, Driver Injured

Two sedans crashed on 148 Drive. One driver, 39, suffered back injuries. Police cite traffic control disregarded. The crash tore metal and left pain. Signals ignored, safety lost.

According to the police report, two sedans collided at 10:00 PM on 148 Drive in Queens. The crash struck the right side doors of the southbound sedan and the center front end of the eastbound sedan. A 39-year-old male driver was injured, suffering back injuries but remained conscious and was not ejected. Police list 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor, showing driver error in failing to obey signals or controls. No actions by the injured driver contributed to the crash. The report underscores the risk when drivers ignore traffic controls, leading to serious harm.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4778672 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07
SUV Fails to Yield, Hits Sedan in Queens

A Toyota SUV starting in traffic struck a southbound BMW sedan on Hook Creek Blvd. The sedan’s driver suffered back injuries and whiplash. Police cite failure to yield right-of-way as the cause. The impact damaged the sedan’s right rear quarter panel.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Hook Creek Blvd in Queens at 10:30. A Toyota SUV, driven by a licensed female driver traveling east and starting in traffic, collided with a southbound BMW sedan driven by a 32-year-old male. The point of impact was the right rear quarter panel of the sedan, which sustained damage there. The sedan driver was injured, suffering back pain and whiplash, and remained conscious. The police report identifies the contributing factor as failure to yield right-of-way by the SUV driver. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. The report highlights driver error as the cause, with no fault attributed to the sedan driver.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4778185 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07
2
Distracted Driver Crashes Two SUVs in Queens

Two SUVs collided on 219 Street in Queens. The 25-year-old driver suffered head injuries and whiplash. A 73-year-old passenger also sustained whiplash. The crash was caused by driver inattention and inexperience, damaging both vehicles’ left sides.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 22:30 on 219 Street in Queens. Two station wagons/SUVs collided, with impact on the left rear bumper of one vehicle and the left front bumper of the other. The 25-year-old female driver, who was licensed and traveling north, was injured with head trauma and whiplash. She was wearing a lap belt and conscious after the crash. The front passenger, a 73-year-old female, also suffered whiplash and was conscious. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors for the driver of the northbound SUV. Both vehicles sustained damage to their left sides. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The crash highlights the dangers of driver distraction and inexperience behind the wheel.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4777527 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07
Sedan Turning Left Strikes Pickup Truck Passenger

A sedan making a left turn collided with a westbound pickup truck on 225 Street in Queens. The impact struck the right side doors of the sedan and the left front bumper of the truck. A female passenger in the truck suffered a neck injury and concussion.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 17:45 on 225 Street near Hempstead Avenue in Queens. A Connecticut-registered sedan was making a left turn eastbound when it struck a New York-registered pickup truck traveling westbound. The point of impact was the right side doors of the sedan and the left front bumper of the pickup truck. The pickup truck carried one occupant, a 28-year-old female passenger seated in the right rear, who was injured with a neck injury and concussion. She was conscious and restrained by a lap belt at the time of the crash. The report lists the contributing factors for the passenger as unspecified, but the sedan driver’s action of making a left turn likely caused the collision. No other driver errors or victim behaviors were noted in the report.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4777271 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07
Int 1138-2024
Brooks-Powers co-sponsors bill to ban parking near crosswalks, boosting street safety.

Council bill bars cars from blocking crosswalks. No standing or parking within 20 feet. City must install daylighting barriers at 1,000 intersections yearly. Streets clear. Sightlines open. Danger cut.

Int 1138-2024, now laid over in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, was introduced December 5, 2024. The bill states: “prohibiting standing or parking a vehicle within 20 feet of a crosswalk at an intersection.” Council Member Erik D. Bottcher leads, joined by Public Advocate Jumaane Williams and over two dozen co-sponsors. The law orders the Department of Transportation to install daylighting barriers at a minimum of 1,000 intersections each year, up from 100. The city must also run outreach and education. The bill aims to keep crosswalks clear, improve visibility, and protect people on foot and bike. No more hiding behind parked cars. The committee laid the bill over on April 21, 2025.


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Queens SUV Collision Leaves Three Injured

Three men suffered head and arm injuries when SUVs collided on N Conduit Ave. Police cite failure to yield. Metal twisted. Lives changed in seconds. System failed to protect those inside.

Three men were injured in a crash involving multiple SUVs on N Conduit Ave near Springfield Blvd in Queens. According to the police report, both drivers failed to yield right-of-way, causing the collision. A 19-year-old male driver suffered a head contusion. A 22-year-old male front passenger was semiconscious with a concussion. A 32-year-old male driver sustained a fractured and dislocated arm. All were restrained. The crash involved a 2017 Ford SUV traveling west and a 2021 Toyota SUV stopped in traffic, with impacts to the center front end and left side doors. The police report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the key factor, underscoring the persistent danger at this intersection.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4776166 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07
Queens Sedan Collision Causes Back Injury

Two sedans collided on 218 Street in Queens. The driver of a Nissan sedan suffered a back injury and whiplash. Police cited traffic control disregard as the cause. The injured driver was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on 218 Street near 91 Avenue in Queens at 9:00 AM. The Nissan sedan, traveling north, struck the left front bumper of a Lexus sedan traveling west. The point of impact was the right front quarter panel of the Nissan and the left front bumper of the Lexus. The driver of the Nissan, a 42-year-old female occupant, was injured with back pain and whiplash but remained conscious and was restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report identifies 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the contributing factor to the crash, indicating driver error in failing to obey traffic signals or signs. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4778026 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07
E-Bike Rider Partially Ejected in Queens SUV Crash

A 21-year-old male e-bike rider was partially ejected and suffered knee and lower leg injuries after colliding with a parked Jeep SUV on Hillside Avenue in Queens. The SUV was stationary when struck on its left side doors.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 14:40 on Hillside Avenue in Queens. A male e-bike rider, age 21, traveling eastbound, collided with a parked 2015 Jeep SUV. The SUV was stationary before impact, described as 'Parked' and the point of impact was the left side doors of the SUV. The e-bike rider was partially ejected from his vehicle, sustaining injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, classified as injury severity level 3. The report notes the e-bike rider was not wearing any safety equipment. No explicit contributing factors or driver errors are listed in the report, but the collision with a parked vehicle indicates a failure in maintaining safe clearance or awareness. The SUV driver held a permit license, but no further driver errors are specified. The focus remains on the impact dynamics and injuries sustained by the vulnerable e-bike rider.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4775717 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07
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Distracted Driver Rear-Ends SUV on Francis Lewis

A distracted driver slammed into an SUV’s rear on Francis Lewis Boulevard. The impact left the driver and front passenger with neck injuries and whiplash. Both were conscious. The crash struck hard and fast.

According to the police report, two SUVs were traveling west on Francis Lewis Boulevard when one rear-ended the other at 1:31 p.m. The lead vehicle, a 2025 Hyundai SUV, carried a 31-year-old female driver and a 37-year-old male front passenger. Both suffered neck injuries and whiplash but remained conscious. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor, pointing to the striking driver's failure to pay attention. Both injured occupants wore lap belts and were not ejected. No other contributing factors or victim actions were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4778074 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07
Sedan Strikes Driver Causing Neck Injury

A 71-year-old male driver suffered a neck injury after his sedan was struck on the left front quarter panel. The driver remained conscious and was restrained by a harness. The crash occurred while traveling westbound on 130 Avenue.

According to the police report, a 71-year-old male driver was injured in a crash involving his 2012 Kia sedan traveling westbound on 130 Avenue. The vehicle sustained damage to the left front quarter panel, indicating the point of impact. The driver, who was harnessed and not ejected, complained of whiplash and sustained a neck injury classified as severity level 3. The report lists the driver's contributing factors as unspecified, and no other contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were noted. The driver remained conscious throughout the incident. No information about other vehicles or pedestrians involved was provided, and no victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4783533 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07
Queens Multi-Vehicle Crash Injures SUV Driver

Three vehicles collided on Union Turnpike in Queens. The SUV driver, a 57-year-old woman, suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Police cited repeated driver inattention and distraction as the cause. All vehicles were traveling eastbound at impact.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Union Turnpike in Queens involving three vehicles: two sedans and one SUV. All vehicles were traveling straight ahead eastbound when the crash happened. The SUV driver, a 57-year-old female occupant, sustained neck injuries and was conscious after the incident, complaining of whiplash. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' multiple times as the contributing factor, indicating that driver error was central to the crash. The SUV was struck at the center back end, while the sedans had center front end damage, showing a chain-reaction collision. No victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors. The data highlights systemic danger from driver distraction leading to multi-vehicle impacts and injury.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4774430 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07
SUV Driver Distracted Hits Bicyclist

A distracted SUV driver making a left turn struck a bicyclist traveling straight on Little Neck Parkway in Queens. The 61-year-old cyclist suffered knee and lower leg injuries. The crash exposed dangers from driver inattention at intersections.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 7:00 AM on Little Neck Parkway in Queens. A female driver in a 2008 SUV was making a left turn when she collided with a 61-year-old male bicyclist traveling straight southbound. The bicyclist sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, classified as injury severity 3, with contusions and bruises reported. The police report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor to the crash. The SUV showed no damage, while the bike sustained damage to its center front end. The bicyclist was conscious and not ejected from his vehicle. No other contributing factors related to the bicyclist were noted. This collision highlights the systemic danger posed by distracted drivers failing to yield or properly observe vulnerable road users at intersections.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4774579 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07