New York City Council District 25, covering Jackson Heights and Elmhurst in Queens. It overlaps Queens CB3 and CB4.

What changed this month?

In the past week, police logged two serious crashes at 84 St & 35 Ave (a person walking, severe bleeding) and 74 St & 31 Ave (a person on a bike, crush injuries). Data: NYC Open Data crash records.

How were these numbers calculated?

We analyzed NYC Open Data’s Motor Vehicle Collisions datasets (Crashes, Persons, Vehicles). We filtered records tagged to Council District 25 between 2022-01-01 and 2025-09-18, and counted people killed, injured, and serious injuries. We also compared year‑to‑date 2025 to the same period in 2024. Pull date: Sep 17, 2025. You can explore the base datasets [here](https://data.cityofnewyork.us/Public-Safety/Motor-Vehicle-Collisions-Crashes/h9gi-nx95).

Who represents this area?

Council Member Shekar Krishnan; State Senator Michael Gianaris (SD 12); Assembly Member Steven Raga (AD 30).

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Council District 25: Traffic Crash Statistics

Evening turn, broken body. Same streets, same story.

Mar 14, 2026 - A driver making a left turn hit another car at 72nd Street and 37th Avenue. Two passengers—28 and 32—were injured.

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Crash Counter for District 25 196 crashes • 0 deaths

Crashes: 196

All Injuries: 96

Moderate: 22

Serious: 6

Deaths: 0

Data from Jan 1, 2026 to Mar 17, 2026

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Data as of 2026-03-17

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Driver’s left turn hurts two passengers 2026-03-14T21:29:00+00:00
72 ST
A driver making a left turn hit another car at 72nd Street and 37th Avenue. Two passengers—28 and 32—were injured.
According to the police report, a 35-year-old driver making a left turn collided with a 2017 Jeep at 72nd Street and 37th Avenue in Queens on March 14, 2026 at 9:29 p.m. A 28-year-old passenger reported a neck injury and a 32-year-old passenger reported a lower-leg injury. Other occupants were listed; the report does not describe their injuries.
Driver failed to yield, hit teen 2026-02-13T14:30:00+00:00
78 ST
A 64-year-old driver turned right on Broadway and failed to yield, hitting a 19-year-old pedestrian who was crossing with the signal. Police recorded driver inattention; the teen suffered a concussion.
According to the police report, a 64-year-old driver in a 2017 Acura SUV was making a right turn at Broadway and 78th Street in Queens on Feb. 13, 2026, around 2:30 p.m., and hit a 19-year-old pedestrian in the intersection. Police recorded failure to yield right-of-way and driver inattention/distraction. The pedestrian reported a concussion and a head injury.
Unlicensed driver, drunk, crashes in Queens 2026-02-08T01:31:00+00:00
25-02 73 ST
An unlicensed driver in a sedan crashed near 25-02 73 St overnight. Police recorded alcohol involvement and driver inattention; a 27-year-old driver was injured.
According to the police report, a 27-year-old male driver, listed as unlicensed, was going straight ahead in a 2015 sedan near 25-02 73 St in Queens around 1:31 a.m. on Feb. 8, 2026, when the driver crashed. Police recorded alcohol involvement and driver inattention/distraction. The driver was injured and described as incoherent. A 66-year-old male occupant was also listed; the report does not describe his injuries.
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.

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Carnage in CD 25 4 Whiplash (Neck)

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▸ Concussion 1

▸ Fracture/Dislocation 2

▸ Internal Injury 2

▸ Whiplash 7

▸ Contusion/Bruise 6

▸ Abrasion 1

▸ Pain/Nausea 2

Data from Jan 1, 2026 to Mar 17, 2026

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Crashes by Hour in CD 25 1 PM • 12 injuries ↑200%

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Who is getting hurt? Kids 6 injuries ↑20% Seniors 12 injuries ↑9.1%

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How we calculate this

We calculate these costs using a method developed by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, or NHTSA. It gives one set of costs for crashes with injuries and another for crashes with no reported injuries.

Crashes with injuries cost much more because the method includes things like lost work, medical care, and long-term harm. NHTSA says crash costs include "lost productivity, medical, legal and court costs, emergency service, insurance administration, congestion, property damage, and workplace losses."

These are estimates, not bills. "Other harm" is the part of the broader estimate that goes beyond direct bills and insurance claims. It captures pain, disability, and lost quality of life.

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Preventable Speeding 93 16+ offenders ↓75%

Repeat School-Zone Speeding Offenders

CD 25

Data through 2026-03-17

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

Prev: 374 2025 year-to-date

↓75.1% vs 2025 year-to-date

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≥ 6: 254 (2026 year-to-date) • Prev: 1,074 2025 year-to-date
≥ 16: 93 (2026 year-to-date) • Prev: 374 2025 year-to-date

Pedestrian Injuries 100% by Cars and Trucks ↓11%

Cars 0

Trucks 0

Mopeds 0

Bikes 0

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 the installation of bollards at reconstructed sidewalks, curb extensions and pedestrian ramps

Krishnan co-sponsors bill requiring police blood alcohol testing after shootings.
• Neutral
2026-02-24 · Sponsor · NYC Council – Legistar
Krishnan co-sponsors bill requiring police blood alcohol testing after shootings.
Krishnan co-sponsors bill setting NYPD blood alcohol testing after shootings.
• Neutral
2026-02-24 · Sponsor · NYC Council – Legistar
Krishnan co-sponsors bill setting NYPD blood alcohol testing after shootings.
Krishnan co-sponsors sidewalk and roadway cafe expansion with neutral safety impact
• Neutral
2026-02-12 · Sponsor · NYC Council – Legistar
Int 0655-2026 landed in committee. It widens who can build cafes and keeps roadway cafes open year-round. Sidewalks and curb lanes get more structures, more barriers, more friction.
Krishnan co-sponsors roadway and sidewalk cafe expansion with neutral safety impact.
👎 Negative
2026-02-12 · Sponsor · NYC Council – Legistar · ↓ hurts grade
A curb lane becomes a dining room. Int 0655-2026 would widen who can apply and keep roadway cafes open year-round, pushing more fixed activity into bike- and foot-heavy space.

Email: district25@council.nyc.gov

District Office:
37-32 75th Street, 1st Floor, Jackson Heights, NY 11372
718-803-6373

Legislative Office:
250 Broadway, Suite 1816, New York, NY 10007
212-788-7066

Twitter: @CMShekarK

Assembly Member Steven Raga A (100)*

Assembly Member Steven Raga
District 30

Assembly 30

Street Safety Record

A (100)*

2026 year-to-date

Recent win: Resolution calling on the New York State Legislature to pass, and the New York State Governor to sign, A.5440, which imposes owner liability for failure of an operator to comply with traffic control indicators within the city of New York: Council vote fails

Raga Backs Safety‑Boosting Owner Liability Parking Camera Plan
👍 Positive
2026-01-29 · Leadership · NYC Council – Legistar · ↑ helps grade
Res 0141-2026 moved to Transportation committee. It backs A.5440. It would ticket vehicle owners when cameras catch parking-rule violations.
Raga Backs Safety‑Boosting Owner Liability Parking Camera Plan
👍 Positive
2026-01-29 · Leadership · NYC Council – Legistar · ↑ helps grade
Res 0141-2026 moved to Transportation committee. It backs A.5440. It would ticket vehicle owners when cameras catch parking-rule violations.
Raga Backs Safety‑Boosting Owner Liability Parking Camera Plan
👍 Positive
2026-01-29 · Leadership · NYC Council – Legistar · ↑ helps grade
Res 0141-2026 moved to Transportation committee. It backs A.5440. It would ticket vehicle owners when cameras catch parking-rule violations.
Raga Backs Safety‑Boosting Owner Liability Camera Enforcement
👍 Positive
2026-01-29 · Leadership · NYC Council – Legistar · ↑ helps grade
Res 0141-2026 moved to Transportation committee. It urges Albany to pass A.5440. The measure would fine owners when cameras catch illegal parking that clogs curbs and blocks safe streets.

Email: ragas@nyassembly.gov

District Office:
55-19 69th St., Maspeth, NY 11378
718-651-3185

Legislative Office:
Room 744, Legislative Office Building, Albany, NY 12248
518-455-4755

Twitter: @RagaForQueens

State Senator Michael Gianaris A (100)*

State Senator Michael Gianaris
District 12

Senate 12

Street Safety Record

A (100)*

2026 year-to-date

Recent win: Friday Headlines: Bus Pilot Redux Edition

Gianaris Pushes Safety‑Boosting Expansion of Fare‑Free Bus Pilot
👍 Positive
2026-03-13 · Leadership · Streetsblog Empire State · ↑ helps grade
A new pitch would grow fare-free buses. Three routes per borough is floated. Money and will stand in the way. No action is set yet.
Gianaris Joins Lawmakers Cutting Hochul Insurance Scheme
👎 Negative
2026-03-10 · Leadership · Streetsblog NYC · ↓ hurts grade
Albany lawmakers yanked an Uber-backed insurance rewrite from one-house budgets. The plan would have narrowed who can collect damages. Crash victims kept their rights—for now.