Crash Count for Queensbridge-Ravenswood-Dutch Kills
Crashes: Collisions involving cars, bikes, and pedestrians. 1,441
All Injuries: Any injury from a reported crash. 834
Moderate: Broken bones, concussions, and other serious injuries. 202
Serious: Life-altering injuries: amputations, paralysis, severe trauma. 4
Deaths: Lives lost to traffic violence. 5
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Sep 28, 2025
Carnage in Queensbridge-Ravenswood-Dutch Kills
Detailed breakdowns aren’t yet available for this year slice; totals below reflect the selected window.
Killed 5
Crush Injuries 1
Lower leg/foot 1
Severe Bleeding 1
Head 1
Severe Lacerations 1
Whole body 1
Concussion 8
Head 6
+1
Back 1
Whole body 1
Whiplash 18
Back 5
Neck 5
Head 4
Whole body 2
Chest 1
Lower leg/foot 1
Shoulder/upper arm 1
Contusion/Bruise 35
Lower leg/foot 13
+8
Head 7
+2
Lower arm/hand 6
+1
Back 3
Hip/upper leg 3
Abdomen/pelvis 2
Neck 1
Shoulder/upper arm 1
Whole body 1
Abrasion 32
Lower leg/foot 13
+8
Face 5
Lower arm/hand 5
Head 4
Shoulder/upper arm 4
Whole body 2
Pain/Nausea 15
Neck 4
Lower leg/foot 3
Shoulder/upper arm 3
Whole body 3
Back 2
Abdomen/pelvis 1
Chest 1
Head 1
Hip/upper leg 1
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Sep 28, 2025

Who’s Injuring and Killing Pedestrians in Queensbridge-Ravenswood-Dutch Kills?

Preventable Speeding in Queensbridge-Ravenswood-Dutch Kills School Zones

(since 2022)
Right turn, crosswalk, death at 30th Street

Right turn, crosswalk, death at 30th Street

Queensbridge-Ravenswood-Dutch Kills: Jan 1, 2022 - Sep 5, 2025

Just before 1 PM on Aug 31, at 30 St and 39 Ave, a 38‑year‑old woman in a marked crosswalk was hit by a right‑turning SUV. Police coded the cause as failure to yield. She died (NYC Open Data).

This Week

  • Aug 25: At Queens Plaza N and 21 St, a pedestrian crossing with the signal was struck. The driver disregarded traffic control and failed to yield, police records say (NYC Open Data).
  • Aug 8: A pedestrian was injured by a sedan; police cited driver distraction and limited view (NYC Open Data).
  • July 16: A 22‑year‑old on a bike was hit by an SUV and ejected (NYC Open Data).

They were one of 5 people killed on the streets of Queensbridge–Ravenswood–Dutch Kills since 2022, alongside 657 injuries in 1,135 crashes (NYC Open Data). Year to date, this area has 219 crashes, 1 death, and 140 injuries, little changed from the same period last year (224, 1, 149) (NYC Open Data).

Hylan at Bay it is not. But this corner bleeds all the same.

Street corners that don’t forgive

  • 21 St is a hotspot, with 25 injuries and 2 serious injuries logged at one location alone (NYC Open Data).
  • Deaths are recorded at 40 Avenue, 34 Avenue, and 30 St in this small map square (NYC Open Data).

Failure to yield keeps showing up. The Aug 31 death: failure to yield on a right turn in a marked crosswalk. The Aug 25 injury at Queens Plaza N: a pedestrian crossing with the signal, struck by a driver who ignored traffic control and failed to yield (NYC Open Data).

The hours we break people

Crashes pile up in the day’s crush. Injuries peak about 2 PM with 49 cases, and stay high through the evening rush — 45 around 5 PM (NYC Open Data). Night brings its own hurt, with serious injuries logged around 9 PM and 10 PM. The clock does not spare anyone.

“We need universal daylighting.”

That’s what Council Member Julie Won said: “Universal daylighting and hardening at intersections will keep all New Yorkers safe whether they are driving, walking or biking” (AMNY). She has pushed a bill to clear parking at crosswalks citywide, a measure her caucus pressed this summer (City & State NY).

On our blocks, the need is plain. A woman in a crosswalk. A right turn. A body left still.

Who is moving the levers

  • State Senator Kristen Gonzalez co‑sponsors the bill to require speed limiters for repeat violators and voted yes in committee (Open States). She also voted yes to extend school speed‑zone protections (Open States).
  • Assembly Member Zohran Mamdani was excused on a key school speed‑zone vote this June, according to the record (Open States).
  • Council Member Julie Won is on the record backing universal daylighting to clear sight lines at corners (AMNY; City & State NY).

What will stop the next right turn

  • Clear the corners: pass universal daylighting to remove parking at crosswalks and harden turns on 21 St, 39 Ave, 34 Ave, and 40 Ave — the sites with the worst harm in this area (NYC Open Data; AMNY).
  • Give people a head start: deploy leading pedestrian intervals and no‑turn‑on‑red at the 21 St and Queens Plaza N junction and other high‑injury corners identified above (targets from NYC Open Data).
  • Curb the worst drivers: move the Senate’s speed‑limiter bill, S 4045, and keep school‑zone protections in force, S 8344.

Citywide, slower speeds and fewer blind corners save lives. The woman at 30 St never got a second chance.

Take one step now. Tell City Hall and Albany to act. Start here.

Frequently Asked Questions

What happened at 30 St and 39 Ave on Aug 31?
Police records show a right‑turning SUV hit a 38‑year‑old woman in a marked crosswalk just before 1 PM. The listed cause was failure to yield. She died. Source: NYC Open Data crash records.
How bad is traffic violence in Queensbridge–Ravenswood–Dutch Kills?
From 2022‑01‑01 to 2025‑09‑05, there were 1,135 crashes, 5 deaths, and 657 injuries recorded in this area. Source: NYC Open Data (Motor Vehicle Collisions).
Where are the worst local danger spots?
21 St is a hotspot with 25 injuries and 2 serious injuries at one location. Deaths are also recorded at 40 Ave, 34 Ave, and 30 St. Source: NYC Open Data small‑area rollups.
Who represents this area and what have they done?
Council Member Julie Won backs universal daylighting. State Sen. Kristen Gonzalez co‑sponsors the speed‑limiter bill S 4045 and voted yes, and voted yes on S 8344 for school speed zones. Assembly Member Zohran Mamdani was excused on the June 17 S 8344 vote. Sources: AMNY; City & State NY; Open States.
How were these numbers calculated?
We used NYC Open Data’s Motor Vehicle Collisions datasets (Crashes h9gi‑nx95, Persons f55k‑p6yu, Vehicles bm4k‑52h4), filtered for the Queensbridge–Ravenswood–Dutch Kills area from 2022‑01‑01 to 2025‑09‑05. We counted total crashes, people injured, and people killed, and noted contributing factors and locations as coded by NYPD. Data accessed Sep 5, 2025. Explore the source datasets here.
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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Assembly Member Zohran Mamdani

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Council Member Julie Won

District 26

State Senator Kristen Gonzalez

District 59

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Traffic Safety Timeline for Queensbridge-Ravenswood-Dutch Kills

26
Ambulance driver collides with cyclist at 29 ST

Sep 26 - At 29 ST and 37 AVE, a driver in an ambulance hit a northbound cyclist. The rider, 24, suffered leg and internal injuries. Police cited "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" and recorded no driver error.

At 29 ST and 37 AVE in Queens, the driver of an eastbound ambulance went straight and collided with a northbound cyclist. The cyclist, a 24-year-old man, was conscious and suffered lower-leg injuries and reported internal pain. According to the police report, the contributing factor listed was "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion," and police recorded no driver error. The ambulance was documented with center-front impact and damage; the bike was logged with right-side impact. Two occupants from the ambulance were listed with unspecified or no injuries. The record centers a person on a bike hurt in a crash with a professional driver on city streets.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4845902 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-10-02
26
Motorcyclist killed in multiple collisions on Long Island Expressway, NYPD says
21
Woman killed after being pinned under car while crossing Queens intersection
20
Female construction worker killed on Queens job site, hit-and-run driver arrested
16
Man struck and killed by two vehicles while trying to cross Belt Parkway in South Ozone Park: NYPD
15
Suspect in deadly DWI crash sexually harassed teen before intentionally striking her with SUV, Queens DA says
13
16-year-old girl struck and killed in Queens

12
SUV driver backing hits parked sedan; driver hurt

Sep 12 - An SUV driver backed along 33 St at 36 Ave and hit a parked sedan. A 32-year-old driver suffered a back injury. Police recorded Backing Unsafely.

According to the police report, the SUV driver was backing south at 33 St and 36 Ave and hit a parked sedan. A 32-year-old driver was injured and reported a back contusion; she was conscious. A 37-year-old driver was listed with no injury. Police recorded Backing Unsafely by the driver who was backing. The parked sedan showed left-front damage; the SUV had left-side damage. It happened around 10:00 a.m. in Queens, ZIP 11106. Records list the sedan as a 2024 Honda and the SUV as a 2014 Cadillac. Each vehicle carried one occupant.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4841982 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-10-02
10
Cyclist Injured Making Right Turn at Queens Plaza

Sep 10 - A woman on a bike was hurt while turning right at 23 St and Queens Plaza North. She had leg abrasions and stayed conscious. Police recorded 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper.'

A 27-year-old woman riding a bike was injured while making a right turn at 23 St and Queens Plaza North around 11:20 p.m. She suffered abrasions to the lower leg and remained conscious. According to the police report, officers recorded 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as a contributing factor. The records list the cyclist as partially ejected. No other vehicle information was recorded. The crash is logged under collision ID 4841971.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4841971 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-10-02
10
Int 1375-2025 Cabán leads primary sponsorship of bicycle parking expansion, improving safety

Sep 10 - Int. 1375 orders DOT to install 5,000 bicycle parking stations over five years, with at least 400 per year on commercial blocks. The measure aims to make cycling more secure, cut sidewalk bike clutter, and boost safety in underserved neighborhoods.

Bill Int. 1375 (Int 1375-2025). Status: SPONSORSHIP. Committee: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Key dates: LS #14435 filed 02/26/2025; event recorded 2025-09-10; effective date: immediately. Matter title: "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to expanding the bicycle parking station program." The bill requires DOT to install 5,000 bicycle parking stations over five years (1,000 per year), with at least 400 annually on commercial blocks, post locations online, and file a one-time report within six years. Prime sponsors Gale A. Brewer, Tiffany Cabán (primary), Lincoln Restler and Shahana K. Hanif introduced the bill. Safety note: expanding 5,000 stations—especially on commercial blocks and in underserved areas—will make cycling more convenient and secure, encourage mode shift and safety in numbers, and cut bike clutter and pedestrian conflicts.


10
Int 1375-2025 Cabán prime sponsors bike parking station expansion, boosting overall street safety

Sep 10 - Int. 1375 orders DOT to install 5,000 bike parking stations over five years. 1,000 a year. 400 on commercial blocks. It cuts sidewalk clutter, houses bikes off the curb, and strengthens safety for riders and pedestrians.

Int. No. 1375 is at SPONSORSHIP. Introduced 02/26/2025; event date 2025-09-10. Committee: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The measure, titled "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to expanding the bicycle parking station program," would require DOT to install at least 5,000 bicycle parking stations over five years (1,000 per year; at least 400 on commercial blocks), post locations online, and deliver a one-time report within six years. Tiffany Cabán is the primary sponsor; Lincoln Restler and Gale A. Brewer are co-sponsors. Safety analysts note that expanding secure, well-sited bike parking—especially on commercial blocks and in underserved areas—supports mode shift, reduces sidewalk clutter from ad hoc parking, and improves end-of-trip safety; impact will be strongest if DOT prioritizes curb/roadway placement over sidewalks to protect pedestrian space.


31
Driver's right turn kills woman in crosswalk

Aug 31 - A driver in an SUV turned right onto 30 St at 39 Ave and hit a 38-year-old woman in a marked crosswalk. She died. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver.

A driver in a Ford SUV turned right from southbound 30 St onto 39 Ave and struck a 38-year-old woman in a marked crosswalk. She was killed. According to the police report, contributing factors included "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way." Police recorded failure to yield by the driver. The vehicle's center front end struck the pedestrian. The driver was licensed and the vehicle showed center front end damage. The pedestrian record notes she was crossing, no signal, in a marked crosswalk. The crash occurred in Queens (Precinct 114). No other injuries among vehicle occupants were reported.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4838875 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-10-02
25
Flatbed hits walker in Queens

Aug 25 - Flatbed rolled north on 21st Street. The man crossed with the signal at Queens Plaza North. The truck took him down. Arm scraped. Conscious but hurt. Failure to yield at the crosswalk. Signal ignored. Asphalt wins again.

A flatbed truck traveling north on 21st Street struck a 36-year-old pedestrian at Queens Plaza North. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal at an intersection and suffered an arm abrasion. According to the police report, the contributing factors were “Failure to Yield Right-of-Way” and “Traffic Control Disregarded.” The listed driver errors show the truck did not yield and disregarded traffic control while going straight ahead, with impact at the right front bumper. The pedestrian is recorded as conscious and injured. The data places the crash in Queens, within NYPD Precinct 108.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4837608 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-10-02
25
Zohran Mamdani vows to rescue street redesign DA says Adams adviser sidelined for bribes
19
Tiffany Cabán Backs Safety‑Boosting 31st Street Protected Bike Lanes

Aug 19 - Local officials backed DOT's protected bike lanes under the elevated 31st Street tracks. A New York State Supreme Court issued a temporary injunction that paused the plan. Leaders urged the city to move the separated lanes forward to protect cyclists and pedestrians.

Bill/file number: none. Status: press release; plan supported by local officials but temporarily blocked by a New York State Supreme Court temporary injunction. Committee: N/A. Key date: 2025-08-19 (press statement). The matter titled "Elected officials outline continued support for 31st Street protected bike lanes in Astoria" urges DOT to install protected lanes beneath the elevated tracks. Council Member Tiffany Cabán and Assembly Member Jessica González-Rojas publicly backed the project. A state senator also expressed support (name withheld). Safety analysts note protected bike lanes under elevated tracks expand safe cycling infrastructure, reduce motor-vehicle-bicycle conflicts, and support mode shift to active travel; benefits depend on continuous, well-lit, accessible design to protect equity and nighttime safety.


17
SUV U-turn strikes moped on 21st

Aug 17 - An SUV cut a U-turn on 21st Street at 38th Avenue and clipped a moped. The rider went down. He suffered a leg bruise. The street took the hit. Queens heard the thud.

A Toyota SUV making a U-turn on 21 St at 38 Ave hit an eastbound moped. The moped rider was injured with a lower-leg contusion. According to the police report, contributing factors were “Turning Improperly, Listening/Using Headphones.” Driver errors included Turning Improperly, with the SUV initiating a U-turn into the rider’s path. The data lists Listening/Using Headphones as a factor after the primary driver error. No pedestrians were reported struck. The SUV driver was listed as licensed; both vehicles traveled east before impact. The crash underscores the danger when drivers turn across vulnerable riders in the roadway.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4836266 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-10-02
14
Int 1353-2025 Cabán co-sponsors bill setting deadlines for school-adjacent traffic devices.

Aug 14 - Int. 1353 forces DOT to install approved traffic calming or control devices on streets adjacent to schools within 60 days of a traffic study. Exempts major projects. Cuts delays that keep walkers and cyclists exposed to danger.

Bill: Int. 1353 (Int 1353-2025). Status: SPONSORSHIP. Committee: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Key dates: filed 07/14/2025; published 08/14/2025. The matter "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to the time permitted for the installation of a traffic calming device or traffic control device on any street adjacent to a school" requires DOT to complete installation within 60 days of a traffic study determination, except for major projects. Primary sponsor: Farah N. Louis. Co-sponsors: Jennifer Gutiérrez, Justin L. Brannan, Lincoln Restler, Tiffany Cabán. Safety analysts say the 60-day deadline shrinks harmful delays, likely improving safety for pedestrians and cyclists, aiding crossings, encouraging walking and biking to school, and advancing equity — but benefits depend on enforcement and funding.


14
Int 1353-2025 Cabán co-sponsors bill shortening installation timelines for school-area traffic devices.

Aug 14 - Int. 1353 orders the department to finish traffic calming or control devices on streets next to schools within 60 days of a study determination. The law takes effect immediately. Sponsors moved to speed protective infrastructure for children.

Bill Int. 1353-2025 is at SPONSORSHIP and referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced 07/14/2025 and recorded 08/14/2025, the matter is titled "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to the time permitted for the installation of a traffic calming device or traffic control device on any street adjacent to a school." The bill requires the department to complete installation within 60 days of a traffic study determination. Primary sponsor Farah N. Louis introduced it. Co-sponsors Jennifer Gutiérrez, Justin L. Brannan, Tiffany Cabán, Lincoln Restler and Shahana K. Hanif signed on. Requiring installation of traffic calming or control devices near schools within 60 days after a study determination is likely to improve safety for pedestrians and cyclists by accelerating protective infrastructure, encouraging safer driving, and supporting ‘safety in numbers’ and equitable protection for children; however impact depends on timely, evidence-based device selection and adequate resourcing for implementation.


14
Int 1353-2025 Cabán co-sponsors faster installation of school traffic safety devices, boosting overall safety.

Aug 14 - Int 1353-2025 forces DOT to install traffic calming on streets beside schools within 60 days of a study finding. It shortens long delays that leave crossings and bike lanes exposed. Major transportation projects are exempt.

Int. No. 1353-2025 (status: Sponsorship; referred to Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure) was filed Aug. 14, 2025 and sent to committee the same day. The matter is titled: "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to the time permitted for the installation of a traffic calming device or traffic control device on any street adjacent to a school." It was introduced by Council Member Jennifer Gutiérrez and cosponsored by Tiffany Cabán, Lincoln Restler and Farah N. Louis. The bill would require that "the department shall complete the installation... by no later than 60 days after the department issues such traffic study determination." The law takes effect immediately. The measure requires timely installation of proven devices within 60 days, reducing deployment delays and protecting pedestrians and cyclists—especially children—while reasonably exempting major projects.


12
Cabán Backs Safety‑Boosting 20 MPH Limit and Protected Bike Lanes

Aug 12 - A speeding 84-year-old driver killed himself and two pedestrians in Astoria. Elected officials demanded 20 mph limits, protected bike lanes, universal daylighting, and more automated enforcement. Analysts say systemwide changes reduce traffic violence and protect pedestrians and cyclists.

""called for a lower speed limit, more protected bike lanes, universal daylighting, and the implementation of street safety plans."," -- Tiffany Cabán

Matter: "UPDATE: Speeding Senior Driver Kills Self and Two Pedestrians in Astoria, Pols Call for 20 MPH Limit." Date: August 12, 2025. Bill number: none — no bill filed. Status: advocacy and public calls; Committee: N/A. Council Member Tiffany Cabán publicly demanded a 20 mph city limit, protected bike lanes, universal daylighting, and full street safety plans. Zohran Mamdani pushed acceleration of Sammy’s Law, limits on car traffic near schools, and expanded automated enforcement. Assembly Member Jessica González-Rojas voiced support. Transportation Alternatives urged using Sammy’s Law to lower limits. Safety analysts note the focus is on system-wide interventions such as lower speed limits, protected lanes, and automated enforcement, proven to cut traffic violence and improve safety for pedestrians and cyclists.