Crash Count for District 22
Crashes: Collisions involving cars, bikes, and pedestrians. 5,671
All Injuries: Any injury from a reported crash. 2,930
Moderate: Broken bones, concussions, and other serious injuries. 648
Serious: Life-altering injuries: amputations, paralysis, severe trauma. 29
Deaths: Lives lost to traffic violence. 22
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Nov 1, 2025
Carnage in CD 22
Detailed breakdowns aren’t yet available for this year slice; totals below reflect the selected window.
▸ Killed 18
+3
▸ Crush Injuries 4
Lower leg/foot 3
Head 1
Whole body 1
▸ Amputation 1
Back 1
▸ Severe Bleeding 12
Head 8
+3
Whole body 2
Face 1
Neck 1
▸ Severe Lacerations 10
Head 7
+2
Lower leg/foot 3
▸ Concussion 12
Head 7
+2
Whole body 4
Lower leg/foot 1
▸ Whiplash 98
Neck 54
+49
Back 23
+18
Head 12
+7
Whole body 11
+6
Shoulder/upper arm 2
Chest 1
Hip/upper leg 1
Lower arm/hand 1
Lower leg/foot 1
▸ Contusion/Bruise 157
Lower leg/foot 54
+49
Head 31
+26
Lower arm/hand 23
+18
Back 12
+7
Shoulder/upper arm 11
+6
Face 9
+4
Hip/upper leg 7
+2
Neck 6
+1
Whole body 5
Chest 4
Abdomen/pelvis 3
▸ Abrasion 91
Lower leg/foot 33
+28
Lower arm/hand 23
+18
Head 12
+7
Shoulder/upper arm 7
+2
Face 6
+1
Whole body 6
+1
Hip/upper leg 3
Back 2
Abdomen/pelvis 1
Eye 1
▸ Pain/Nausea 40
Whole body 8
+3
Lower leg/foot 7
+2
Neck 7
+2
Head 6
+1
Lower arm/hand 4
Shoulder/upper arm 4
Hip/upper leg 3
Back 2
Chest 1
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Nov 1, 2025

Who’s Injuring and Killing Pedestrians in CD 22?

Preventable Speeding in CD 22 School Zones

(since 2022)
65,398 6+
24,692 16+

Caught Speeding Recently in CD 22

Vehicles – Caught Speeding in NYC (12 months)
  1. 2023 Gray Toyota Sedan (LFB3193) – 187 times • 1 in last 90d here
  2. 2018 Ford Mp (KAL6193) – 103 times • 3 in last 90d here
  3. 2013 Mazda Station Wagon (MKT6372) – 83 times • 1 in last 90d here
  4. 2024 Black Porsche Suburban (LRR6512) – 52 times • 1 in last 90d here
  5. 2023 Red Ga/Ga Motorcycle (440BE6) – 46 times • 3 in last 90d here
Astoria’s tally: 22 dead, and a city still dragging its feet

Astoria’s tally: 22 dead, and a city still dragging its feet

District 22: Jan 1, 2022 - Oct 31, 2025

Just before 11 AM on Oct 4, a right‑turning driver hit a man by 28 Ave. source

Since 2022, 22 people have been killed on District 22 streets, with thousands hurt. source

The same corners, the same calls

On 34 Avenue, three people died. On Astoria Boulevard, 129 people were injured. The Grand Central Parkway shows repeated severe harm. These are the top local hotspots in the city’s crash data. source

Crashes cluster at the edges of the day. Deaths spike around 8 AM and again late at night. The pattern has held through these years. source

People on foot and on bikes pay the price

Nine people walking were killed here since 2022. Four people on bikes were killed. Drivers and passengers died too. The harm is broad, but the unprotected are hit hardest. source

A father in this district begged for safer crossings after a 7‑year‑old was killed at Newtown Road and 45th Street. Council Member Tiffany Cabán said, “We have to be bigger and we have to be bolder.” source

What leaders have done—and what they haven’t

City Hall and DOT backed a protected bike lane under the 31st Street el. Cabán signed on, with other local lawmakers. The agency said the design will protect people and help businesses. Work was set to follow summer paving. source

At City Hall, Cabán voted yes on a new law requiring warning decals on taxi and for‑hire doors—meant to curb dooring. It passed May 1, 2025. source

Council also advanced strict rules on police high‑speed pursuits. Cabán is listed among sponsors. Limiting chases on city streets is a safety move for bystanders. source

These steps help. The numbers say the problem persists.

Fix what we know is broken

  • Harden the deadly corners: curb extensions and daylighting at 34 Avenue, Astoria Boulevard, and other repeat sites named in the data. source
  • Protect the bike routes people actually use: finish and extend the 31st Street lanes, then build the next one. source
  • Slow the system: use the law on the books to drop speeds and rein in repeat speeders.

Citywide, two moves would change the street overnight: a lower default speed limit and electronic limiters for habitual speeders. The tools exist. The Council and Albany have bills and levers on record. The ask is plain.

We began with one man on 28 Ave. We do not end there. Act now to slow cars and protect people. Start here: Take action.

Frequently Asked Questions

▸ How many people have been killed here since 2022?
According to NYC’s crash database, 22 people were killed on District 22 streets from Jan 1, 2022 through Oct 31, 2025. Source: NYC Open Data collision tables.
▸ Where are the worst spots?
34 Avenue, Astoria Boulevard, and the Grand Central Parkway stand out in the local data for deaths and injuries since 2022. Source: NYC Open Data crash records.
▸ What have local officials done?
Council Member Tiffany Cabán supported protected bike lanes under 31st Street and voted yes on taxi dooring warning decals. She is also listed as a sponsor on high‑speed pursuit limits. Sources: Streetsblog NYC; NYC Council Legistar.
▸ 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.
▸ How were these numbers calculated?
We used NYC Open Data’s “Motor Vehicle Collisions” tables for Crashes (h9gi-nx95), Persons (f55k-p6yu), and Vehicles (bm4k-52h4). We filtered for incidents within Council District 22 between 2022‑01‑01 and 2025‑10‑31 and counted fatalities and injuries. Data were accessed Oct 31, 2025. You can view the base dataset here.

Citations

▸ Citations

Fix the Problem

Council Member Tiffany Cabán

District 22

Other Representatives

Assembly Member Jessica González-Rojas

District 34

Twitter: @votejgr

State Senator Toby Stavisky

District 11

▸ Other Geographies

District 22 Council District 22 sits in Queens, Precinct 114, AD 34, SD 11.

It contains Astoria (North)-Ditmars-Steinway, Old Astoria-Hallets Point, Astoria (Central), Astoria (East)-Woodside (North), Queensbridge-Ravenswood-Dutch Kills, Rikers Island, St. Michael's Cemetery, Astoria Park, Queens CB1.

▸ See also
Boroughs
Bronx Queens
Community Boards
Queens CB1 Queens CB3
Neighborhoods
Astoria (North)-Ditmars-Steinway Old Astoria-Hallets Point Astoria (Central) Astoria (East)-Woodside (North) Queensbridge-Ravenswood-Dutch Kills Rikers Island St. Michael's Cemetery Astoria Park
State_assembly_districts
AD 34 AD 35 AD 36 AD 85
State Senate Districts
SD 11 SD 12 SD 13 SD 59

Traffic Safety Timeline for Council District 22

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Int 1431-2025 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: Council vote
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Int 1431-2025 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: Council vote
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Int 1431-2025 Tiffany Cabán
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Int 1431-2025 Tiffany Cabán
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Cyclist, 26, dies after he’s ‘doored’ by BMW driver in Queens
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Right-Turning Driver Hits Man at 28 Ave
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Oct 4 - A driver in an SUV turned right at 28 Ave and 36 St and hit a 62-year-old man in the intersection. Police recorded failure to yield and improper turning. The man suffered severe leg lacerations.

A driver in an SUV making a right turn at 28 Ave and 36 St in Queens hit a 62-year-old man in the intersection. The man sustained severe lacerations to his lower leg and foot and was listed as injured. "According to the police report, the driver was turning right and police recorded Failure to Yield Right-of-Way and Turning Improperly." The report lists the pre-crash action as making a right turn, eastbound, with impact to the SUV's right rear quarter panel. The pedestrian was recorded at the intersection. The driver's vehicle was reported with no damage.

  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4847709 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-05
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1 dead, 1 injured in chain-reaction crash in Queens
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Driver charged after woman directing traffic around expressway killed in Queens hit-and-run
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Nude Queens man indicted for kicking bike riders, attacking 3 NYPD officers
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Driver in SUV hits man at 31 Street
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Sep 16 - A driver in a Ford SUV, east on Astoria Boulevard, hit a 45-year-old man at 31 Street. Head wounds. Severe cuts. He stayed conscious.

A 2012 Ford SUV driver traveled east on Astoria Boulevard and hit a 45-year-old man at 31 Street in Queens. The crash happened at an intersection. The pedestrian suffered a head injury and severe lacerations. He was conscious at the scene. According to the police report, the driver was going straight ahead eastbound. The point of impact and damage were at the center front end. Police listed contributing factors as Unspecified and recorded no specific driver errors in the dataset.

  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4843904 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-05
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Man accused of intentionally killing Queens teen with his car
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2 children struck by driver in Queens
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Teenage girl fatally struck by SUV in Queens, suspect in custody
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Int 1375-2025 Cabán leads primary sponsorship of bicycle parking expansion, improving safety
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Sep 10 - Int. 1375 orders DOT to install 5,000 bicycle parking stations over five years, with at least 400 per year on commercial blocks. The measure aims to make cycling more secure, cut sidewalk bike clutter, and boost safety in underserved neighborhoods.

Bill Int. 1375 (Int 1375-2025). Status: SPONSORSHIP. Committee: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Key dates: LS #14435 filed 02/26/2025; event recorded 2025-09-10; effective date: immediately. Matter title: "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to expanding the bicycle parking station program." The bill requires DOT to install 5,000 bicycle parking stations over five years (1,000 per year), with at least 400 annually on commercial blocks, post locations online, and file a one-time report within six years. Prime sponsors Gale A. Brewer, Tiffany Cabán (primary), Lincoln Restler and Shahana K. Hanif introduced the bill. Safety note: expanding 5,000 stations—especially on commercial blocks and in underserved areas—will make cycling more convenient and secure, encourage mode shift and safety in numbers, and cut bike clutter and pedestrian conflicts.

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Int 1375-2025 Cabán prime sponsors bike parking station expansion, boosting overall street safety
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Sep 10 - Int. 1375 orders DOT to install 5,000 bike parking stations over five years. 1,000 a year. 400 on commercial blocks. It cuts sidewalk clutter, houses bikes off the curb, and strengthens safety for riders and pedestrians.

Int. No. 1375 is at SPONSORSHIP. Introduced 02/26/2025; event date 2025-09-10. Committee: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The measure, titled "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to expanding the bicycle parking station program," would require DOT to install at least 5,000 bicycle parking stations over five years (1,000 per year; at least 400 on commercial blocks), post locations online, and deliver a one-time report within six years. Tiffany Cabán is the primary sponsor; Lincoln Restler and Gale A. Brewer are co-sponsors. Safety analysts note that expanding secure, well-sited bike parking—especially on commercial blocks and in underserved areas—supports mode shift, reduces sidewalk clutter from ad hoc parking, and improves end-of-trip safety; impact will be strongest if DOT prioritizes curb/roadway placement over sidewalks to protect pedestrian space.

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Moped driver hits man off roadway in Queens
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Sep 6 - Driver on a moped going west hit a 28-year-old man not in the roadway near 11-44 30 RD in Queens. The man bled from the face. He stayed conscious. The front end took the hit.

A driver on a moped, heading west and going straight, hit a 28-year-old man who was not in the roadway near 11-44 30 RD in Queens. The pedestrian suffered severe facial bleeding and was conscious. According to the police report, the moped was “Going Straight Ahead” and the pedestrian was “Not in Roadway.” The front center of the moped took the impact. The report listed no driver errors such as failure to yield or unsafe speed. It did record “Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion” as a contributing factor; that is the official account. Two people were on the moped.

  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4840581 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-05
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Many Queens riders now navigating new commute, due to full redesign of MTA's bus network
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Unsafe speed on Triborough Bridge; two ejected
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Sep 1 - Northbound on the Triborough, three drivers crashed. The crash flipped an SUV. A moped was destroyed. Two people were ejected. A woman bled from the head. Four others hurt. Police recorded Unsafe Speed by drivers.

A moped, a Tesla SUV, and a Mercedes sedan crashed while heading north on the Triborough Bridge just after midnight. Six people were injured. Two were ejected: a 27-year-old driver with severe bleeding, and a woman passenger, semiconscious with a head wound. The SUV ended up overturned. The moped was demolished. Four others reported pain: the SUV driver, the sedan driver, and two front-seat passengers. "According to the police report, police recorded Unsafe Speed by drivers." Pre-crash data lists two drivers going straight and the sedan changing lanes.

  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4839609 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-05
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Tiffany Cabán Backs Safety‑Boosting 31st Street Protected Bike Lanes
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Aug 19 - 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.

Bill/file number: none. Status: press release; plan supported by local officials but temporarily blocked by a New York State Supreme Court temporary injunction. Committee: N/A. Key date: 2025-08-19 (press statement). The matter titled "Elected officials outline continued support for 31st Street protected bike lanes in Astoria" urges DOT to install protected lanes beneath the elevated tracks. Council Member Tiffany Cabán and Assembly Member Jessica González-Rojas publicly backed the project. A state senator also expressed support (name withheld). Safety analysts note protected bike lanes under elevated tracks expand safe cycling infrastructure, reduce motor-vehicle-bicycle conflicts, and support mode shift to active travel; benefits depend on continuous, well-lit, accessible design to protect equity and nighttime safety.

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Int 1353-2025 Cabán co-sponsors bill setting deadlines for school-adjacent traffic devices.
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Aug 14 - Int. 1353 forces DOT to install approved traffic calming or control devices on streets adjacent to schools within 60 days of a traffic study. Exempts major projects. Cuts delays that keep walkers and cyclists exposed to danger.

Bill: Int. 1353 (Int 1353-2025). Status: SPONSORSHIP. Committee: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Key dates: filed 07/14/2025; published 08/14/2025. The matter "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to the time permitted for the installation of a traffic calming device or traffic control device on any street adjacent to a school" requires DOT to complete installation within 60 days of a traffic study determination, except for major projects. Primary sponsor: Farah N. Louis. Co-sponsors: Jennifer Gutiérrez, Justin L. Brannan, Lincoln Restler, Tiffany Cabán. Safety analysts say the 60-day deadline shrinks harmful delays, likely improving safety for pedestrians and cyclists, aiding crossings, encouraging walking and biking to school, and advancing equity — but benefits depend on enforcement and funding.