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citywide-nycdefaultNew York City: Queens nights. Bronx mornings. Same road, same dead.6567140❌7
council-39defaultDistrict 39: Speed, silence, and the corners that keep breaking us7485200❌6
nta-qn0602defaultForest Hills: Slow harm at quiet corners5002110❌6
senate-23defaultBay Street blood, Hylan confusion, and a boy on the pavement: SD 23’s summer of crashes6383160❌6

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New York City: Queens nights. Bronx mornings. Same road, same dead.

Another driver. Same ending.

  • Near JFK at 2:30 a.m., a driver hit a 52-year-old man crossing 155th Street at South Conduit and fled. Police said he died at Jamaica Hospital. Detectives are investigating the hit-and-run near JFK. The city’s own record lists the same spot and time, with the pedestrian killed and the driver gone (NYPD crash data, CrashID 4834786).

  • In Astoria, a Toyota jumped the curb and slammed a food cart. Two men were killed. The 84-year-old driver also died. Police told reporters the car “careened at a high speed into a nearby food truck” and that the driver had suffered a stroke two weeks earlier and was told not to drive (amNY). A broadcast the next day echoed it: “Two pedestrians were hit and killed while ordering from a food truck in Queens” (CBS New York).

  • On Macombs Road at West 174th, the record says “Driver Inattention/Distraction.” A 44-year-old woman, not in the roadway, was struck and killed. The vehicle’s “center front end” did the damage. Apparent death. That is the line in the city file (CrashID 4833327).

Wrong way. Wrong speed. Wrong city.

Queens prosecutors said it plain after a separate case on the Clearview: “Joseph Lee terrorized other drivers as he purposefully drove the wrong way on a busy Queens highway and crashed into multiple cars.” A jury convicted him; a judge gave him eight years. Lee told police, “I entered the Clearview Expressway in the wrong direction because I wanted to hurt people” (amNY). The terror spreads far beyond highways. It waits at corners, bus stops, food carts.

The counts do not blink.

  • In the last 12 months, NYC recorded 182 dead and 32,764 injured on its streets, across 52,671 crashes. SUVs and cars killed most pedestrians: 69 deaths and thousands hurt (NYC Open Data rollup).

  • Pedestrian fatalities in this period include people of every age. The city’s table lists deaths among seniors, workers, teens, and children. The columns keep going; the names do not appear (NYC Open Data rollup).

Officials know what works — do they?

City Hall says it will redesign 14th Street “to improve the pedestrian experience,” with a $3 million design funded by the city and two BIDs next year (NY1). It’s one street.

Albany has already renewed 24/7 school‑zone speed cameras through 2030, and the law now lets NYC set lower limits on its own. The fix is simple: lower speeds save lives. Make 20 mph the norm and make it stick. Mandate intelligent speed assistance for the worst repeat offenders. Those are the steps that cut the harm. Take them.

Three corners. One fix.

  • South Conduit at 155th. A man left in the road while a driver fled (Gothamist).
  • 19th Avenue at 42nd Street. A food cart crushed, two men gone (amNY; CBS New York).
  • Macombs and 174th. Distraction. A woman dead. The city file is cold but clear (CrashID 4833327).

Slow the city. Stop the super speeders. Then check again. People should come home.

Take one step now. Tell City Hall to set a 20 mph default and back a speed‑limiter law for repeat offenders. Start here: Take Action.

FAQ

  • Q: Who was killed near JFK on Aug. 13, 2025? A: A 52-year-old man crossing 155th Street at South Conduit Avenue was struck and killed. The driver fled, police said, and detectives are investigating.
  • Q: What happened in the Astoria food cart crash? A: Police and reporters said an 84-year-old Toyota driver jumped the curb at high speed, striking a food cart and killing two men. The driver also died.
  • Q: Where did a pedestrian die in the Bronx on Aug. 6, 2025? A: Macombs Road at West 174th Street. The city file lists driver inattention/distraction and shows a 44-year-old woman killed.
  • Q: What is CrashCount? A: 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.
  • Q: What can I do right now? A: Ask City Hall to set a 20 mph default and back speed limiters for repeat offenders. Start at our Take Action page.

Citations

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District 39: Speed, silence, and the corners that keep breaking us

Another driver. Same ending.

  • Since 2022, District 39 has seen 4 deaths and 589 injuries across 1,003 crashes. Pedestrians took 94 injuries and 1 death; cyclists 105 injuries and 1 death. SUVs and cars led the harm to people on foot. These numbers come from city crash data for this district’s time span. Source.

  • A 71‑year‑old cyclist died on Center Drive in Prospect Park on June 5. The record lists one bike, no other vehicle. Crash record (ID 4824644).

  • On the Brooklyn‑Queens Expressway, a 73‑year‑old driver was killed in a two‑SUV crash. Another multi‑vehicle crash the next month injured a 32‑year‑old. Same highway. Same story. BQE fatal crash (ID 4785728). BQE injury crash (ID 4817170).

Night falls. The injuries pile up.

  • Injuries spike after dark. Midnight to 1 a.m. saw 45 injuries. 6–8 p.m. was just as bad, with two 45‑injury hours at 6 p.m. and 8 p.m. District hourly data.

  • The worst sites named in the data sit on the BQE and Ocean Parkway. The dataset tags “BROOKLYN QUEENS EXPRESSWAY” with the highest combined toll. It also flags “OCEAN PKWY,” where an SUV struck a woman at Avenue C at 1:02 a.m. on Aug. 9. BQE hotspot. Ocean Parkway crash (ID 4833650).

Three corners. One fix.

  • Sight lines are shot at many corners. The city has a bill to ban parking near crosswalks and build barriers at scale. Council files show Council Member Shahana Hanif as a co‑sponsor. Daylighting bill (Int 1138‑2024).

  • Hanif also sponsors a bill to force curb extensions at the city’s worst pedestrian crash spots—five in each borough, every year. Curb extension bill (Int 0285‑2024).

  • Brooklyn electeds pressed DOT for “universal daylighting with hardened materials.” They wrote: keep parked cars back, use barriers, not paint. Their letter reported here.

Officials know what works — do they?

  • On Fourth Avenue, leaders said DOT “removed protected bike lanes… during construction,” defying the law that requires temporary bike lanes. They demanded the lane’s return and physical protection. Report.

  • Hanif stood with advocates to back speed limiters for repeat offenders after a mother and two daughters were killed in Gravesend. The Albany bill would force the worst violators to install devices that stop speeding past the limit by more than 5 mph. Coverage.

  • A class action says NYPD kept ticketing cyclists for legal walk‑signal moves. “This action seeks to ensure the NYPD finally follows the law,” an attorney said. Hanif is exploring fixes. Streetsblog report.

Another driver. Another siren.

  • SUVs hit more walkers here than any other single vehicle type and were involved in the district’s sole pedestrian death in this period. Trucks and buses added to the toll. District roll‑up.

  • The park is not safe either. A cyclist died on Center Drive. The record shows he lost consciousness. No other vehicle listed. Crash record (ID 4824644).

Do the simple things. Do them now.

  • Harden the worst corners on the BQE service roads and Ocean Parkway: daylighting, curb extensions, and protected turns. Use barriers, not paint. Daylighting push. Curb extensions bill.

  • Target the night hours the data shows as most dangerous with temporary traffic calming and attention to repeat hotspots. District hourly data.

Citywide fixes that stop the bleed.

  • Lower the default speed limit citywide to 20 mph. Albany passed Sammy’s Law; NYC can act. Our action guide explains how to push it. Take action.

  • Pass the Stop Super Speeders Act to force speed limiters on the worst repeat offenders. Survivors and electeds are already calling for it. Advocacy coverage. Then, keep going: redesign streets so people live.

One last thing: four dead. A park road, a highway, a corner at night. The ledger is not a memorial.

FAQ

  • Q: Where are the worst spots in District 39? A: City data tags the Brooklyn‑Queens Expressway and Ocean Parkway among the highest‑injury locations. One recent case: an SUV struck a woman at Avenue C and Ocean Parkway at 1:02 a.m. on Aug. 9 (CrashID 4833650).
  • Q: When do serious crashes spike here? A: The district’s injury counts jump at night. Midnight to 1 a.m. logged 45 injuries. Evening hours around 6–8 p.m. were also high, each with 45 injuries.
  • Q: What design fixes are on the table? A: Universal daylighting with hardened barriers and mandatory curb extensions at high‑injury intersections. See Int 1138‑2024 and Int 0285‑2024 on the Council’s site.
  • Q: What is CrashCount? A: 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.
  • Q: What can I do right now? A: Push the city to lower the default speed limit to 20 mph and back the Stop Super Speeders Act’s speed limiters for repeat offenders. Start here: /take_action/.

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Forest Hills: Slow harm at quiet corners

Another driver. Same ending.

  • On Metropolitan Ave at 71st Ave, a taxi was stopped in traffic. A man on a bike went straight. He left with a bruised arm. The report lists “Passenger Distraction” on the cab as a factor on July 15, 2025 (CrashID 4829045).
  • On 67th Rd at 102nd St, an 82‑year‑old pedestrian fell hard when a vehicle backed up. Police logged “Backing Unsafely” and distraction on Aug. 6, 2025 (CrashID 4834177).
  • At Yellowstone Blvd and Burns St, a 16‑year‑old crossing with the signal was hit by a left‑turning bus. Severe leg cuts. The record lists driver inattention—twice—on Mar. 24, 2025 (CrashID 4800898).

Three corners. One fix.

  • Left turns cut people down. Daylight the approaches. Harden the turns. Give leading pedestrian intervals at Yellowstone Blvd and Burns St. Mark and protect the bike line at Metropolitan and 71st.
  • Back‑in danger at 67th Rd and 102nd St calls for no‑standing daylighting and raised crosswalks. Slow the movement; save the step.

Night falls. Risk stays.

  • The neighborhood log shows injuries at all hours. The city’s own feed marks no deaths here this period, but the pattern is clear: people outside the car take the hit. Heavy vehicles show up too. A bus turned and a kid bled at Burns St. The ledger does not forget.

Officials know what works — do they?

  • Albany renewed 24‑hour school‑zone speed cameras through 2030. Lawmakers from Queens voted yes, boosting child safety on June 12–17, 2025. Cameras are running. Speed still kills.
  • The Senate moved a bill to force repeat speeders to install intelligent speed assistance. Senators Joseph Addabbo and Leroy Comrie voted yes in committee on June 11–12, 2025. The Assembly version is sponsored by local members, including Andrew Hevesi since 2023.

Citywide fixes. Local lives.

  • Lower the default speed. Albany passed the authority. NYC can set safer speeds. Use it. See our Take Action page.
  • Stop repeat offenders. Pass the speed‑limiter bills. Make the worst drivers slow down or park it.

A note from Queens South

  • Elsewhere in the borough, two men buying food were killed when a car slammed a truck in Astoria; the driver also died, witnesses said the car was speeding on Aug. 13, 2025. Another report says the 84‑year‑old driver had been told not to drive after a stroke the same day. A 52‑year‑old man was killed in a hit‑and‑run near JFK; the driver fled on Aug. 13, 2025. Three deaths. One borough. The road does not care.

Call it what it is. A slow grind. Names turn into numbers. Streets into obituaries.

Act now. Start here: Take Action.

FAQ

  • Q: Where are people getting hurt in Forest Hills? A: Recent crashes include a cyclist hit at Metropolitan Ave and 71st Ave (CrashID 4829045), an elder struck by a backing driver at 67th Rd and 102nd St (CrashID 4834177), and a teen hit while crossing with the signal at Yellowstone Blvd and Burns St by a turning bus (CrashID 4800898), per NYC Open Data.
  • Q: What patterns show up in the local data? A: Driver inattention appears in multiple cases. Backing unsafely and left turns recur. Victims include an 82‑year‑old man and a 16‑year‑old girl. Sources: NYC Open Data crash, person, and vehicle tables.
  • Q: What fixes would help at these corners? A: Daylighting, hardened turns, and LPIs at Yellowstone Blvd/Burns St; raised crosswalks and daylighting at 67th Rd/102nd St; protected bike space and daylighting at Metropolitan/71st Ave.
  • Q: What is CrashCount? A: 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.
  • Q: What citywide policies could cut these crashes? A: Lower the default NYC speed limit and pass speed‑limiter bills for repeat offenders. See the Senate votes on S4045 and the Assembly bill A7979, and use our Take Action page.

Citations

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Bay Street blood, Hylan confusion, and a boy on the pavement: SD 23’s summer of crashes

Another driver. Same ending.

  • On July 5, a 34‑year‑old motorcyclist hit the driver‑side door of a Toyota making a K‑turn on Bay Street. He died at the hospital, police said. amNY and city data match the time, place, vehicles, and death NYC Open Data.
  • On March 7, an 80‑year‑old man at the Benton Avenue and Hylan Boulevard intersection was struck by a northbound SUV and killed, records show NYC Open Data.
  • On May 17, a 58‑year‑old pedestrian died on Targee Street; a 25‑year‑old on a moped was ejected and injured. The truck and sedan were parked. The person died anyway NYC Open Data.

A boy and a bus.

  • Just after 1 a.m. on Aug. 5 in Port Richmond, a 13‑year‑old on a moped collided with an MTA bus on Castleton Avenue. He suffered a severe head injury and was listed critical, reporters wrote. “The moped went through a stop sign without stopping and hit the bus,” the MTA said, according to amNY and ABC7.
  • Two months earlier, an 87‑year‑old man stood at a Sheepshead Bay corner. A left‑turning MTA bus hit him and pinned him under the wheels. Police said he was critical at the hospital Gothamist.

Three corners. One fix.

  • Hylan Boulevard drivers keep turning from the middle lane when the bus lane is open to cars outside posted hours. Officials recorded 32 such crashes this year. “That’s one accident every four days,” Borough President Vito Fossella said of the confusion over signs that sometimes only read “Bus Corridor Photo” amNY.
  • In the last 12 months in SD 23, there were 2,057 crashes, leaving 1,259 injured and 5 dead. Seniors 75+ accounted for 2 deaths. SUVs and cars led pedestrian harm: 196 pedestrian injury cases tied to them, including 2 deaths PeriodStats.

Officials know what works — do they?

  • Albany advanced the Stop Super Speeders bill. Sen. Scarcella‑Spanton voted yes in committee on June 11–12 to require intelligent speed assistance for repeat violators Open States: S 4045.
  • But when the city needed its school‑zone speed cameras reauthorized, she voted no. She joined a bloc of lawmakers who opposed a program proven to curb speeding, according to the tally reported by Streetsblog NYC.

Policy whiplash. Street pain.

  • Congestion pricing research showed fewer jams and delays across the region, but local pols from Staten Island attacked the program anyway, citing smaller gains in the borough amNY/Brooklyn Paper. A year earlier, Sen. Scarcella‑Spanton praised the governor’s pause, while advocates warned the funding loss would stall accessibility upgrades and harm riders with disabilities amNY. An editorial also highlighted her role in a lawsuit against the plan NY Post.

What must change now.

  • Lower speeds save lives. NYC has the power to set safer limits citywide. Use it. Make 20 mph the norm and enforce it Take Action.
  • Pass and enforce the speed‑limiter mandate for repeat offenders. Stop the small group doing the most harm Open States: S 4045.

One boy on a stretcher. An elder under a bus. A rider on Bay Street. The road keeps the score. We decide if it keeps the dead.

FAQ

  • Q: Where did these crashes happen? A: Bay Street at Norwood Avenue; Hylan Boulevard at Benton Avenue; Targee Street at Pierce Street; and Castleton Avenue at Park Avenue, according to NYC Open Data and press reports.
  • Q: How many crashes and injuries were recorded in SD 23 over the last year? A: 2,057 crashes, 1,259 injuries, and 5 deaths, per PeriodStats derived from NYC Open Data.
  • Q: What policies are on the table to stop repeat dangerous driving? A: The Stop Super Speeders bill (S 4045) would require intelligent speed assistance for repeat violators; Sen. Scarcella‑Spanton voted yes in committee on June 11–12, 2025.
  • Q: What is CrashCount? A: 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.
  • Q: What can I do right now? A: Push for a citywide 20 mph default and speed‑limiters for repeat offenders. Start here: /take_action/.

Citations

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