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.

Citations

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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
State_assembly_districts
State Senate Districts

Traffic Safety Timeline for Council District 26

Porsche SUV Strikes E-Scooter Rider Dead in Queens

A Porsche SUV hit a man on a Ninebot scooter at Vernon Boulevard and 44th Drive. The rider, unlicensed and helmetless, was ejected. His skull shattered. He died at 30. The scooter lay wrecked. The street stayed silent.

A deadly crash unfolded at Vernon Boulevard and 44th Drive in Queens. According to the police report, a Porsche SUV collided with a Ninebot e-scooter. The scooter rider, a 30-year-old man, was unlicensed and wore no helmet. He was ejected on impact, suffered fatal head injuries, and died at the scene. The SUV’s right front bumper struck the scooter’s right side. The report lists contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' The scooter was demolished. No injuries were reported for the SUV occupants. The police report offers no further details on driver actions or errors.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4549374 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
SUV Turns Left, E-Bike Rider Thrown and Bleeds

SUV turned left on Roosevelt. E-bike kept straight. The bumper struck. Rider, thirty-two, flew and hit the ground. Head split open. He lay conscious, blood pooling under streetlights. Driver failed to yield. Distraction played its part. No helmet listed.

An SUV making a left turn on Roosevelt Avenue struck an e-bike traveling straight. The e-bike rider, a 32-year-old man, was ejected and suffered severe head injuries. According to the police report, 'An SUV turned left. An e-bike kept straight. The bumper hit center mass. The rider, 32, flew. No helmet. Head split. He lay conscious, bleeding under the yellow hush of streetlights.' The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The e-bike rider was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the data, but the primary causes remain the driver’s failure to yield and distraction.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4546649 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Chassis Cab Crushes Pedestrian on Maurice Avenue

A Ford chassis cab struck a man on Maurice Avenue near 54th. The truck did not stop. Bones broke. The man, 38, died in the street. No screech. No dent. Only silence and loss.

A 38-year-old man was killed when a Ford chassis cab struck him on Maurice Avenue near 54th Avenue in Queens. According to the police report, 'he stepped into the road. The Ford cab kept straight. No screech, no dent. Bones broke under wheels. A man, 38, crushed whole. He lay there. The truck did not stop.' The pedestrian suffered fatal crush injuries to his entire body. The driver, a 42-year-old man, continued straight and did not remain at the scene. The police report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors such as failure to yield or distraction are noted in the data. No mention of helmet use or signaling appears in the report.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4539794 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
E-Bike Rider Thrown After Striking Stopped Truck

A box truck stood still on Laurel Hill Boulevard. An e-bike hit its rear. The rider, 33, flew forward, helmet on, blood streaming from his eye. He landed hard, conscious, half-thrown. Distraction and speed cut through the afternoon.

On Laurel Hill Boulevard near 58th Street, a box truck was stopped in traffic. An e-bike, traveling straight, struck the back of the truck. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' contributed to the crash. The e-bike rider, a 33-year-old man, was partially ejected and suffered a severe eye injury with heavy bleeding. He was wearing a helmet and remained conscious. No injuries were reported for the truck's occupants. The data lists driver inattention as a key factor, with no mention of errors by the e-bike rider beyond the helmet, which is only noted after driver actions.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4540072 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Distracted E-Bike Rider Hits Boy in Queens

A distracted e-bike rider struck a 5-year-old boy crossing Skillman Avenue with the signal. The child bled from the head but stayed conscious. The bike’s front end bore the mark. The crash left the street stained and silent.

A 5-year-old boy was hit by a westbound e-bike while crossing Skillman Avenue at 47th Street in Queens. According to the police report, the child was crossing with the signal when the e-bike rider, distracted and inattentive, struck him. The boy suffered a head injury and severe lacerations but remained conscious at the scene. The e-bike’s front end showed damage from the impact. The police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. No other errors or factors were cited. The crash underscores the danger posed to pedestrians, especially children, by inattentive riders on city streets.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4531561 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Woman Found Dead in Crushed Parked Sedan

A Honda sedan sat parked on 34th Avenue. Its front left was crushed. Inside, a 37-year-old woman lay dead. No other car. No skid marks. Just a body, a wrecked shell, and the silence of late morning in Queens.

A 37-year-old woman was found dead inside a parked Honda sedan near 12-20 34th Avenue in Queens. According to the police report, the car’s front left was crushed. No other vehicles were involved. The report states, 'No skid marks. No other car. Just a body, a crumpled shell.' The woman was the only occupant and driver. The contributing factors are listed as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors or external causes are identified in the data. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4517566 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Seven-Car Pileup on BQE Fueled by Speed

Seven cars crashed on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. One flipped. Metal screamed. A 21-year-old man bled from his arm, half-ejected. Two others hurt. Speed drove the chaos. The road did not forgive. The city counted the wounded.

Seven vehicles collided eastbound on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. According to the police report, 'Seven cars collided. One flipped. Metal shrieked. A 21-year-old man, half-thrown from his seat, bled from his arm. He stayed awake. Speed was the cause. Speed, again.' Three people were injured: a 21-year-old male driver suffered severe bleeding and partial ejection; a 28-year-old female front passenger and a 53-year-old female driver both reported pain and nausea. The police report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as the contributing factor for both primary vehicles. No other driver errors or helmet or signal issues were cited. The crash left twisted metal and pain in its wake.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4510754 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04