Crash Count for District 24
Crashes: Collisions involving cars, bikes, and pedestrians. 6,563
All Injuries: Any injury from a reported crash. 4,045
Moderate: Broken bones, concussions, and other serious injuries. 910
Serious: Life-altering injuries: amputations, paralysis, severe trauma. 36
Deaths: Lives lost to traffic violence. 18
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Oct 30, 2025
Carnage in CD 24
Detailed breakdowns aren’t yet available for this year slice; totals below reflect the selected window.
Killed 17
+2
Crush Injuries 5
Whole body 2
Hip/upper leg 1
Lower leg/foot 1
Neck 1
Severe Bleeding 16
Head 8
+3
Face 5
Lower leg/foot 2
Lower arm/hand 1
Severe Lacerations 10
Head 5
Lower leg/foot 3
Face 1
Whole body 1
Concussion 22
Head 13
+8
Back 3
Lower arm/hand 2
Lower leg/foot 1
Neck 1
Whole body 1
Whiplash 187
Neck 86
+81
Back 33
+28
Head 31
+26
Whole body 31
+26
Lower leg/foot 7
+2
Shoulder/upper arm 7
+2
Chest 3
Face 3
Lower arm/hand 2
Hip/upper leg 1
Contusion/Bruise 184
Lower leg/foot 45
+40
Head 33
+28
Shoulder/upper arm 23
+18
Back 17
+12
Lower arm/hand 17
+12
Whole body 15
+10
Hip/upper leg 13
+8
Neck 12
+7
Chest 11
+6
Face 9
+4
Eye 2
Abdomen/pelvis 1
Abrasion 101
Lower leg/foot 35
+30
Lower arm/hand 20
+15
Head 19
+14
Shoulder/upper arm 7
+2
Face 6
+1
Whole body 6
+1
Hip/upper leg 4
Neck 3
Chest 2
Back 1
Pain/Nausea 41
Head 9
+4
Whole body 9
+4
Neck 7
+2
Back 6
+1
Lower leg/foot 5
Shoulder/upper arm 3
Hip/upper leg 2
Abdomen/pelvis 1
Chest 1
Eye 1
Lower arm/hand 1
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Oct 30, 2025

Who’s Injuring and Killing Pedestrians in CD 24?

Preventable Speeding in CD 24 School Zones

(since 2022)

Caught Speeding Recently in CD 24

Vehicles – Caught Speeding in NYC (12 months)
  1. 2023 Blue BMW Coupe (LSS9339) – 61 times • 1 in last 90d here
  2. 2024 Gray Me/Be Suburban (LPP4515) – 53 times • 1 in last 90d here
  3. 2023 White Me/Be Sedan (LJY3842) – 44 times • 3 in last 90d here
  4. 2017 Mercedes-Benz Seda (4JA7SV) – 37 times • 1 in last 90d here
  5. 2024 Black Me/Be Sedan (LRD8483) – 36 times • 1 in last 90d here
Midnight on the LIE, and the Count Keeps Climbing

Midnight on the LIE, and the Count Keeps Climbing

District 24: Jan 1, 2022 - Oct 5, 2025

Just after midnight on the Long Island Expressway in Corona, a 30-year-old on a motorcycle was hit and killed in a chain of crashes. Police records show multiple vehicles in the westbound lane; he died at the scene (NYC Open Data, Gothamist).

He was one of at least 18 people killed here since 2022. Another 3,959 were hurt in that same span (NYC Open Data). In the past month, the LIE took another life and reminded this district what late night looks like on our highways (NYC Open Data).

Where the street turns cruel

The worst pain clusters on the highways that cut through this district: the Grand Central Parkway, the Long Island Expressway, and the Van Wyck Expressway. Those corridors alone account for repeated deaths and hundreds of injuries since 2022, with the LIE linked to five deaths in this period (NYC Open Data).

The danger is not just on the highways. Hillside Avenue and 164 Street show the same pattern: turning cars, people on foot or on bikes, and a hard stop that doesn’t end (NYC Open Data).

Night belongs to the quick and the dead

The clock matters. Deaths peak around midnight in this district. Overnight hours keep stacking injuries too (NYC Open Data).

Police reports list inattention and failure to yield among the recorded causes. The forms are plain. The outcomes are not (NYC Open Data).

People outside the car take the brunt. Since 2022, drivers have killed five people walking and one person on a bike in Council District 24. Hundreds more were injured while walking or riding (NYC Open Data).

The paper trail at City Hall

Council Member James F. Gennaro backed some basics. He co-sponsored a law forcing DOT to track and post progress on the Streets Master Plan (Int 1105-2024) and another that speeds up repainting lines after repaving (Int 1160-2025). He also voted to clear derelict cars that block sightlines and crosswalks (Int 0857-2024).

But the bodies keep coming. In the last 12 months alone, five people were killed and 1,135 were injured on these streets (NYC Open Data).

Fix the places we already know

Start where the harm is heaviest. Harden turns and add daylighting at Hillside Avenue and 164 Street. Give people crossing time with leading pedestrian intervals. On the highways that frame this district, use targeted night enforcement and proven traffic-calming at ramps and service roads. These are the low steps that keep bones intact. The city knows how to do them (NYC Open Data).

Slow the whole city, stop the worst repeat offenders

Two citywide moves would cut risk on every block and every ramp: a lower default speed limit and speed limiters for the small group of drivers who rack up camera violations. Both are on the table now. Our detailed case and the bill numbers are laid out here.

Assembly Member Nily Rozic and State Senator Toby Stavisky represent most of this district. Council Member Gennaro is the local vote at City Hall. The record shows some motion. The toll says it is not enough.

One man died on the LIE in the dark. The next one is on the calendar unless someone moves. Take one step today: tell City Hall and Albany to act now.

Frequently Asked Questions

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 many people have been killed or injured here since 2022?
From Jan 1, 2022 through Oct 5, 2025, at least 18 people were killed and 3,959 were injured in Council District 24, according to NYC’s crash datasets.
Where are the worst trouble spots?
Crashes concentrate on Grand Central Parkway, the Long Island Expressway, and the Van Wyck Expressway, with additional harm on Hillside Avenue and 164 Street. These corridors show repeated deaths and injuries in the city’s crash records.
What patterns show up at night?
Deaths in this district cluster around midnight, with overnight hours showing high injury counts in the NYC Open Data hourly crash records.
How were these numbers calculated?
We used NYC Open Data’s Motor Vehicle Collisions datasets for Crashes (h9gi-nx95), Persons (f55k-p6yu), and Vehicles (bm4k-52h4). We filtered for crashes within Council District 24 between 2022-01-01 and 2025-10-05, then summed deaths and injuries across all modes. Data were accessed Oct 5, 2025. You can explore the source datasets here.

Citations

Citations

Fix the Problem

Council Member James F. Gennaro

District 24

Other Representatives

Assembly Member Nily Rozic

District 25

State Senator Toby Stavisky

District 11

Other Geographies

District 24 Council District 24 sits in Queens, Precinct 107, AD 25, SD 11.

It contains Kew Gardens Hills, Pomonok-Electchester-Hillcrest, Fresh Meadows-Utopia, Jamaica Estates-Holliswood, Jamaica Hills-Briarwood, Mount Hebron & Cedar Grove Cemeteries, Flushing Meadows-Corona Park, Queens CB81, Queens CB8.

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Boroughs
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State Senate Districts

Traffic Safety Timeline for Council District 24

8
Woman Killed In Queens Parkway Crash

Feb 8 - A car struck an underpass on Belt Parkway. Metal twisted. A woman, 27, died at the hospital. A man survived. Police do not know who drove. The wreck left questions. The system failed to protect its passengers.

According to NY Daily News (published February 8, 2025), a single-car crash on Queens’ Belt Parkway killed a 27-year-old woman and injured a 30-year-old man. The white Toyota sedan hit an underpass near 225th Street around 3:50 a.m. Both occupants were found outside the wreck when police arrived. Investigators are unsure who was driving at the time of impact: 'Since both occupants were out of the car at the time of the crash, investigators haven't figured out who was driving, police said.' The woman died at Long Island Jewish Hospital-Valley Stream; the man was expected to survive. The article highlights ongoing uncertainty about driver identity and underscores the persistent risks on city highways, especially where loss of vehicle control leads to deadly outcomes. The investigation continues.


5
Unlicensed Driver Flees Queens Fatal Crash

Feb 5 - A man slammed his Mercedes into a stopped car on the Whitestone Expressway. The impact threw an MTA worker onto the pavement. The driver ran. The worker died. Police found the abandoned car. The driver had no license.

NY Daily News reported on February 5, 2025, that James Vennitti, 63, was arrested for a deadly hit-and-run on the Whitestone Expressway in Queens. On February 10, 2024, Vennitti allegedly rear-ended David Berney, 43, after Berney and another driver stopped in the middle lane following a minor collision. The crash threw Berney from his car, killing him at the scene. The other driver was injured. Vennitti, unlicensed, abandoned his Mercedes and fled on foot. Police arrested him a year later. A grand jury indicted Vennitti for leaving the scene of a fatal crash and driving without a license. The case highlights the lethal risk of unlicensed driving and the dangers of stopped vehicles on high-speed roads.


22
Uber Driver Dies in Queens Crash

Jan 22 - A Toyota RAV4 jumped the curb on 90th Avenue, slammed into a garage, and collapsed the structure. The driver, Mamadou Barry, was trapped. First responders pulled him out, but he died at the hospital. No other injuries reported.

According to NY Daily News (2025-01-22), Mamadou Barry, 63, was driving his Toyota RAV4 along 90th Ave. in Jamaica, Queens, around 5:20 a.m. when he lost control, hopped a curb at 143rd St., and crashed into a detached garage. The impact caused the garage to collapse onto both his SUV and a parked, unoccupied Prius. Police said Barry was trapped and later died at Jamaica Hospital. The article notes, 'he lost control of the SUV, which went crashing into a detached garage in Queens, police said.' Family members stated Barry had no known medical issues. The cause of the crash remains unclear. No other injuries were reported. The incident highlights the dangers faced by drivers and bystanders in residential areas where structures sit close to the street.


21
Speeding SUV Crushes Parked Sedan, Driver Killed

Jan 21 - Before dawn on 90th Avenue, a speeding SUV tore into a parked sedan. Metal shrieked, the roof caved. A 63-year-old man, alone behind the wheel, died in the wreckage. The street fell silent, marked by violence and loss.

According to the police report, a Station Wagon/Sport Utility Vehicle traveling east on 90th Avenue near 143rd Street struck a parked sedan at 5:38 a.m. The report states the SUV was moving at 'Unsafe Speed' when it collided with the sedan, folding metal and collapsing the sedan's roof. The sole occupant of the SUV, a 63-year-old man, was killed in the crash. The sedan was unoccupied. The police narrative describes the scene: 'A speeding SUV slammed into a parked sedan. Metal folded. The roof collapsed.' The contributing factor listed is 'Unsafe Speed,' underscoring the role of excessive speed in this fatal collision. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors are cited in the report. The crash highlights the lethal consequences when speed overtakes control on city streets.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4787451 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-03
8
Int 1160-2025 Gennaro co-sponsors bill to speed up pavement markings, boosting street safety.

Jan 8 - Council orders DOT to repaint pavement lines within five days after resurfacing. Delays must be explained to the public. Clear markings mean fewer deadly crossings for walkers and riders.

Int 1160-2025, now enacted by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, forces the Department of Transportation to install pavement markings or temporary lines within five business days after any street resurfacing. The bill, sponsored by Farah N. Louis (primary) and co-sponsored by Brannan, Schulman, Banks, Farías, Carr, Ariola, and others, passed on March 15, 2025. The law demands annual reporting on compliance and reasons for any delay. The matter title reads: 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to installing pavement markings.' Quick, visible lines cut confusion and protect people crossing or riding. The law took effect immediately.