Crash Count for District 26
Crashes: Collisions involving cars, bikes, and pedestrians. 6,423
All Injuries: Any injury from a reported crash. 3,764
Moderate: Broken bones, concussions, and other serious injuries. 624
Serious: Life-altering injuries: amputations, paralysis, severe trauma. 45
Deaths: Lives lost to traffic violence. 19
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Jul 26, 2025

Who’s Injuring and Killing Pedestrians in District 26?

No More Body Count: Clear the Crosswalks, Cut the Speeds, End the Violence

No More Body Count: Clear the Crosswalks, Cut the Speeds, End the Violence

District 26: Jan 1, 2022 - Jul 18, 2025

No One Is Safe on These Streets

In District 26, the violence comes slow and steady. In the last twelve months, 591 people were injured in traffic crashes. Four suffered serious injuries. Not one was spared by age or circumstance. Children, elders, workers, and riders—no one walks away untouched. There were no deaths, but the wounds run deep. injury data

Just last month, a man was crushed by an SUV while crossing at Greenpoint Avenue and 45th Street. The driver was distracted. The pedestrian was left unconscious, his body broken. The street was busy. The city moved on. collision record

A cyclist, 45, was struck by an SUV making a U-turn on Skillman Avenue. He suffered crush injuries to his leg. The driver kept her license. The rider kept the scars. crash data

The System Fails the Vulnerable

SUVs and sedans do most of the harm. In the last year, cars and trucks injured 67 people walking or biking. Motorcycles and mopeds hurt two more. Even bikes caused three injuries. The numbers are small, but the pain is not. vehicle injury stats

A mother on the bus in Flushing said, “I have a baby with me. That would be scary. I’ll be more cautious of my surroundings,” said a bus passenger. But caution is not enough. The sidewalk is no refuge. Eight people were hurt when an MTA bus jumped the curb and slammed into a pole. The driver had fallen asleep at the wheel. bus crash report.

Leadership: Progress and Delay

Council Member Julie Won has backed bills to clear sightlines at intersections, speed up pavement markings, and remove abandoned cars. She co-sponsored the universal daylighting bill to ban parking near crosswalks—“Daylighting saves lives,” she said. She voted to force the city to repaint crosswalks within five days of street work. crosswalk repainting legislation. She supports barriers to keep cars off the Queensbridge Baby Greenway. greenway protection.

But the pace is slow. The city still lets cars park up to the edge of crosswalks. The greenway is still a parking lot. The sidewalk is still a danger zone. Every delay is another body in the street.

Call to Action: Demand Relentless Change

Call Council Member Julie Won. Call the Mayor. Demand a citywide 20 mph speed limit. Demand every crosswalk be cleared. Demand action, not excuses.

No more waiting. No more names turned to numbers. The violence will not stop until we force it to stop. take action

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the New York City Council and how does it work?
The New York City Council is the city’s legislative body. It passes laws, oversees city agencies, and represents the interests of New Yorkers in each district. NYC Council – Legistar
Where does District 26 sit politically?
It belongs to borough Queens, assembly district AD 30 and state senate district SD 12. NYC Open Data
Which areas are in District 26?
It includes the Queensbridge-Ravenswood-Dutch Kills, Sunnyside Yards (North), Long Island City-Hunters Point, Sunnyside, Woodside, Sunnyside Yards (South), Calvary & Mount Zion Cemeteries, and Queens CB2 neighborhoods. It also overlaps parts of Assembly Districts AD 30, AD 36, and AD 37, and State Senate Districts SD 12 and SD 59. NYC Open Data
What types of vehicles caused injuries and deaths to pedestrians in District 26?
In the last year, cars and trucks injured 67 people walking or biking. Motorcycles and mopeds caused 2 injuries. Bikes caused 3 injuries. No deaths were reported. NYC Open Data
Are crashes just 'accidents' or are they preventable?
Crashes are not random accidents. Most are preventable with safer street design, lower speeds, and better enforcement.
What can local politicians do to make streets safer?
They can pass and enforce laws to lower speed limits, clear sightlines at intersections, remove abandoned vehicles, and redesign streets to protect people walking and biking.
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.

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Fix the Problem

Julie Won
Council Member Julie Won
District 26
District Office:
37-04 Queens Boulevard, Suite 205, Long Island City, NY 11101
718-383-9566
Legislative Office:
250 Broadway, Suite 1749, New York, NY 10007
212-788-6975
Twitter: CMJulieWon

Other Representatives

Steven Raga
Assembly Member Steven Raga
District 30
District Office:
55-19 69th St., Maspeth, NY 11378
Legislative Office:
Room 744, Legislative Office Building, Albany, NY 12248
Michael Gianaris
State Senator Michael Gianaris
District 12
District Office:
22-07 45th St. Suite 1008, Astoria, NY 11105
Legislative Office:
Albany, NY 12247
Other Geographies

District 26 Council District 26 sits in Queens, Precinct 108, AD 30, SD 12.

It contains Queensbridge-Ravenswood-Dutch Kills, Sunnyside Yards (North), Long Island City-Hunters Point, Sunnyside, Woodside, Sunnyside Yards (South), Calvary & Mount Zion Cemeteries, Queens CB2.

See also
Boroughs
Community Boards
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State Senate Districts

Traffic Safety Timeline for Council District 26

Cyclist Ejected After Striking SUV on Vernon Boulevard

Night on Vernon Boulevard. A woman on a bike hits an SUV’s side. She flies off, head bleeding, still conscious. Her wheel twists. The SUV’s door buckles. Darkness and confusion fill the street. The crash leaves scars and questions.

A 32-year-old woman riding north on Vernon Boulevard collided with the side of a station wagon/SUV near midnight. According to the police report, the cyclist was ejected from her bike and suffered a head injury with severe bleeding. She remained conscious at the scene. The report notes, 'View Obstructed/Limited' and 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as contributing factors. The SUV’s left side doors were crumpled by the impact, and the cyclist’s front wheel was twisted. The report also states the cyclist was not wearing a helmet, but this is mentioned only after the listed contributing factors. The crash unfolded in darkness, with limited visibility and confusion playing a role.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4642535 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Box Truck Rolls On After Cyclist Falls Hard

A box truck and an e-bike turned right on rain-slick Northern Boulevard. The cyclist went down. His leg split open. Blood pooled on the street. The truck kept moving. The man stayed conscious, pain sharp, asphalt wet.

A box truck and a Citibike rider both turned right at Northern Boulevard and 37th Avenue in Queens. According to the police report, the pavement was slippery from rain. The cyclist, a 32-year-old man, lost control and crashed. His leg suffered a severe, bleeding injury. The truck was not damaged and did not stop. The police report lists 'Pavement Slippery' as a contributing factor. No driver errors were cited for the truck. The cyclist was not ejected and wore no safety equipment. The man remained conscious at the scene.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4640116 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Motorcycle Rider Ejected in Queens Crash

A motorcycle struck a turning sedan on Northern Boulevard. The rider, 42, flew from his seat. His arm torn, blood pooling on the street. Both drivers distracted. The doors crumpled. The silence after was louder than the crash.

A motorcycle collided with a sedan at Northern Boulevard and 49th Street in Queens. The 42-year-old motorcycle rider was ejected and suffered severe lacerations to his arm. According to the police report, 'Both drivers distracted.' The crash occurred as the sedan made a left turn and the motorcycle traveled straight. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor for both vehicles. The rider was helmeted and conscious after impact. The sedan's right-side doors were crushed. No other injuries were reported.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4634478 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Box Truck and SUV Crush Motorcyclist on Expressway

Steel and rubber slammed together on the Long Island Expressway. A box truck, SUV, and motorcycle collided. The biker, 51, was crushed. His leg shattered. Blood pooled. Engines cooled. The road did not stop.

A violent crash unfolded on the Long Island Expressway near Vandam Street in Queens. According to the police report, a box truck, an SUV, and a motorcycle collided. The 51-year-old motorcyclist was crushed, suffering severe injuries to his leg. The report states: 'The biker, 51, was crushed beneath steel and rubber. His leg shattered. He stayed awake. Engines cooled. Blood pooled. The road kept moving.' Police listed 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage' as a contributing factor. No other injuries were reported for the truck or SUV occupants. The motorcyclist wore a helmet, as noted in the data, but the crash left him badly hurt. The system failed to protect the most vulnerable.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4629055 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
SUV Crushes E-Bike Passenger on Roosevelt Avenue

A Mercedes SUV hit an e-bike on Roosevelt Avenue. The SUV driver failed to yield. A 22-year-old woman riding as passenger was crushed at the legs. She stayed conscious. Steel and inattention met flesh. The street bore the cost.

A Mercedes SUV struck an eastbound e-bike near Roosevelt Avenue and 69th Street in Queens. According to the police report, the SUV driver failed to yield right-of-way and was inattentive. The crash crushed the legs of a 22-year-old woman riding as a passenger on the e-bike. She remained conscious after the impact. The e-bike rider, a 28-year-old man, was unlicensed, but the report centers driver errors as the cause. The police report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. No other contributing factors were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4628996 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Unlicensed Sedan Driver Hits Taxi Head-On

A taxi and sedan crashed head-on on Northern Boulevard. Steel tore steel. A young woman in the back seat bled from the face. The sedan driver had no license. Lane misuse and failure to yield fueled the wreck. Three people left hurt.

A taxi and a sedan collided head-on on Northern Boulevard. According to the police report, 'A taxi and a southbound sedan slammed head-on. A 25-year-old woman in the back seat bled from the face. She wore a harness. The sedan driver had no license.' Three people were injured: the 25-year-old rear passenger suffered severe facial bleeding, the sedan driver had minor eye bleeding, and the taxi driver complained of neck pain. The police report lists 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The sedan driver was unlicensed at the time of the crash.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4624514 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Speeding Driver Strikes Down Pedestrian on Jackson

A car tore down Jackson Avenue. It hit a 58-year-old man crossing at 50th. The impact was head-on. He died on the street. The night was silent. The driver moved too fast. The man never rose.

A 58-year-old man was killed at the corner of Jackson Avenue and 50th Avenue. According to the police report, he was crossing the intersection when a car, traveling at unsafe speed, struck him head-on. The report states: "A car came fast, struck him head-on. He died there, alone on the asphalt." The contributing factor listed is "Unsafe Speed." The data shows the driver was going straight ahead and hit the pedestrian with the center front end of the vehicle. No other contributing factors are listed. The man suffered fatal head injuries. No information is provided about the driver or vehicle type.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4624213 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Bus Hits E-Bike Head-On in Queens

A bus struck an e-bike head-on near Jackson Avenue. The rider flew from his seat. His helmet landed on the street. His head struck hard. He died there. The lights blinked. The city moved on.

A bus collided head-on with an e-bike on Queens Boulevard near Jackson Avenue in Queens. The 43-year-old e-bike rider was ejected and killed. According to the police report, 'Traffic Control Disregarded' was listed as a contributing factor. The bus, traveling east, struck the e-bike, which was heading south. The rider's helmet came off in the crash. The report notes the rider suffered fatal head injuries and died at the scene. Other bus occupants were not seriously hurt. The crash underscores the deadly risk when drivers disregard traffic controls.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4623702 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Teen E-Biker Thrown After Striking Pickup

A 15-year-old on an e-bike hit the back of a Ford pickup on Queens Boulevard. He flew off, landed hard. Blood pooled from his head. The truck kept moving. The boy was left injured, conscious, on the street.

A 15-year-old boy riding an e-bike struck the rear of a Ford pickup truck on Queens Boulevard near 42nd Street in Queens. According to the police report, 'A 15-year-old boy on an e-bike struck the rear of a Ford pickup. He flew, hit the pavement hard. Blood from his head pooled on the asphalt. The truck kept going, straight into the sun.' The boy was ejected from his bike, suffering severe head lacerations but remained conscious. The police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The pickup truck did not stop after the crash. No helmet use or signaling is mentioned as a factor in the report.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4615014 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
SUV Slams Sedan on BQE, Driver Crushed

An SUV plowed into a Mercedes on the BQE. Metal screamed. The Mercedes driver, fifty, was pinned and broke his back. Distraction ruled the night. The crash left silence and pain in its wake.

A westbound SUV struck the rear of a 2019 Mercedes sedan on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. The Mercedes driver, a 50-year-old man, suffered severe crush injuries and a broken back. According to the police report, 'A westbound SUV slammed into the rear of a 2019 Mercedes. The driver, 50, was crushed in his seat. His back broken, his night ended in steel and silence. Distraction was behind the wheel.' The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. No other errors or contributing factors are cited. The crash left one driver injured, with no mention of other victims.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4612959 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
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Unlicensed Teen Ejected in Queens Motorcycle Crash

A teen on a motorcycle slammed into an SUV turning left on Northern Boulevard. He flew from the seat, face torn open. No helmet. No license. Blood on the asphalt. The road stayed quiet. The city did not stop.

An unlicensed 18-year-old man riding a Jiajue motorcycle struck a Nissan SUV making a left turn at Northern Boulevard and 47th Street in Queens. According to the police report, the teen was ejected from the motorcycle and suffered severe facial lacerations. The report lists 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. The rider wore no helmet and had no license. The SUV driver was licensed and uninjured. The crash left blood on the street, another mark in the city’s toll.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4611228 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Van Turns, Strikes Teen Girl in Queens

A van turned right on Steinway Street. Its rear struck a sixteen-year-old girl crossing. She hit the cold asphalt. Broken pelvis. She stayed conscious. The street held her. The van kept moving. The city did not stop.

A van making a right turn on Steinway Street near 35th Avenue struck a sixteen-year-old girl as she crossed the intersection. According to the police report, 'the right rear struck her pelvis. She fell hard. Cold asphalt. Broken bones. Eyes open. Breathing.' The girl suffered crush injuries to her abdomen and pelvis but remained conscious at the scene. The police report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor in the crash. No injuries were reported among the van's occupants. The data shows the driver was licensed and making a right turn when the impact occurred. The report does not list any helmet or signal issues.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4591323 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
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SUV Slams Into Darkness, Rear Passengers Injured

A Honda SUV tore through the dark on the Long Island Expressway. Metal buckled. Two rear passengers bled—one from the head, one from the leg. Speed and chaos ruled. The other car vanished. The toll: pain, blood, and broken silence.

On the Long Island Expressway at 4:37 a.m., a 2003 Honda SUV crashed, injuring two rear passengers—a 65-year-old man with severe leg lacerations and a 44-year-old woman with severe head wounds. According to the police report, 'A 2003 Honda slammed into darkness. The right front crumpled. In the back, a man and woman bled from head and leg. Speed chased shadows. The other car never stopped.' The report lists 'Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. The driver and front passenger were also involved but not seriously hurt. The crash left the SUV’s front end mangled. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4581726 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Motorcyclist Thrown After Striking Parked Sedan

A motorcycle slammed into a parked sedan on Review Avenue. The rider flew off, helmet on, blood streaming from his face. He lay conscious on the pavement. The car never moved. Driver inattention marked the crash. Metal and flesh met hard.

A motorcycle collided with a parked sedan on Review Avenue near 37th Street in Queens. The 30-year-old rider was ejected from his seat, suffering severe bleeding to his face but remained conscious. According to the police report, 'A motorcycle struck a parked sedan. The rider, 30, flew from the seat. His helmet stayed on. Blood ran from his face. He lay conscious on the pavement. The car never moved.' The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The sedan was stationary at the time of the crash and its occupants were not injured. The rider’s helmet remained on throughout the incident, as noted in the data.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4573000 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Sedan Fails to Yield, Kills Unhelmeted Motorcyclist

A sedan struck a motorcycle head-on at 40th Avenue and 12th Street. The rider, unlicensed and helmetless, was thrown from his bike and died on the pavement. The crash left a mark under the gray Queens sky.

A sedan collided head-on with a motorcycle at the corner of 40th Avenue and 12th Street in Queens. The 37-year-old motorcycle rider was ejected and killed, suffering fatal head injuries. According to the police report, 'A sedan struck a motorcycle head-on. The unlicensed rider, 37, wore no helmet. He flew from the bike, landed headfirst on the pavement, and died beneath a gray Queens sky.' The police report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor. The sedan driver was licensed and traveling north; the motorcycle was heading east. The rider was unlicensed and wore no helmet, as noted in the report, but the primary cause cited is the sedan driver's failure to yield.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4572051 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Distracted Driver Strikes Pedestrian on 57th Street

A KIA turned right near 57th Street. Its bumper hit a man standing in the road. His arm tore open. Blood spilled onto Queens pavement. The driver looked away, distracted by something outside. The night stayed silent. The wound did not.

A 42-year-old pedestrian suffered severe lacerations to his arm when a KIA sedan, making a right turn near 57th Street in Queens, struck him with its left front bumper. According to the police report, 'the driver looked away—distracted by something outside the car.' The crash occurred at 1:55 a.m. The pedestrian was standing in the roadway when the impact happened. The report lists 'Outside Car Distraction' as the contributing factor for the driver. No errors or contributing factors are attributed to the pedestrian. Other vehicle occupants were not reported injured. The parked Lexus sedan was not involved in the impact.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4566714 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Ford Turns Left, Cyclist Thrown and Bloodied

A Ford turned left on Northern Boulevard. A cyclist rode straight. Metal struck flesh. The rider flew, hit pavement, leg torn open. Blood pooled. He stayed awake, helmet on, pain sharp in the night.

A crash at Northern Boulevard and Steinway Street in Queens left a 31-year-old cyclist badly injured. According to the police report, a Ford car made a left turn while the cyclist traveled straight. The impact threw the cyclist to the ground, causing severe lacerations to his leg. The police report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor. The cyclist was ejected from his bike but remained conscious, helmet on, as blood pooled on the street. No other injuries were reported. The driver’s actions created a deadly risk at the intersection, exposing the cyclist to grave harm.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4565916 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
E-Bike Rider Killed After Losing Control on Maurice Avenue

A man on an e-bike sped down Maurice Avenue. He lost control. He flew from the bike. His helmet struck the street. The road was empty. He died there. Speed and inexperience marked his last ride.

A 48-year-old man riding a FLY E-BIKE southbound on Maurice Avenue was killed after losing control and being ejected from his bike. According to the police report, 'Maurice Avenue — A 48-year-old man on a FLY E-BIKE sped south, lost control, and was thrown. He wore a helmet. His head struck the street. The road was empty. The bike lay still. He did not move again.' The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. The rider wore a helmet, but the impact proved fatal. No other vehicles or people were involved. The crash left the street silent, marked only by the fallen bike and the man who did not rise.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4559904 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Scooter Rider Ejected, Leg Torn in Queens Crash

A scooter slammed into a turning sedan on Greenpoint Avenue. The rider flew, his leg ripped open. Blood pooled on the street. He screamed, helmet cracked. Both drivers distracted. Metal twisted. Pain and sirens filled the air.

A violent crash unfolded on Greenpoint Avenue near 47th Street in Queens. According to the police report, a Honda scooter struck a turning Ford sedan. The scooter rider, a 29-year-old man, was ejected and suffered severe lacerations to his knee and lower leg. He was conscious, his helmet cracked, blood on the asphalt. Both vehicles had one occupant each. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor for both drivers. The Ford was making a left turn when the collision occurred. The scooter rider wore a helmet, as noted in the report, but distraction behind the wheel led to chaos and injury.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4559364 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Motorcyclist Killed Striking Box Truck on Queens Boulevard

A man on a motorcycle slammed into the rear of a box truck on Queens Boulevard. He was thrown from his bike and crushed. He died on the pavement. The truck rolled on, untouched. The crash left one dead, others unhurt.

A 42-year-old man riding a motorcycle westbound on Queens Boulevard struck the rear of a box truck. According to the police report, 'A 42-year-old man on a motorcycle struck the rear of a box truck. No helmet. Ejected, crushed, killed. His body broke on the pavement. The truck rolled on, untouched.' The crash killed the motorcyclist. The box truck driver and passenger were not injured. The police report lists 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as a contributing factor in the crash. The motorcyclist was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but the primary cause cited is improper lane usage. No injuries were reported for the truck occupants.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4554092 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04