Crash Count for Astoria (North)-Ditmars-Steinway
Crashes: Collisions involving cars, bikes, and pedestrians. 1,430
All Injuries: Any injury from a reported crash. 773
Moderate: Broken bones, concussions, and other serious injuries. 142
Serious: Life-altering injuries: amputations, paralysis, severe trauma. 6
Deaths: Lives lost to traffic violence. 7
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Aug 2, 2025

Who’s Injuring and Killing Pedestrians in Astoria (North)-Ditmars-Steinway?

Queens Streets Bleed While City Hall Sleeps

Astoria (North)-Ditmars-Steinway: Jan 1, 2022 - Jun 4, 2025

The Deaths Keep Coming

A cyclist, age 62, crushed by a concrete mixer on 29th Street. A 50-year-old man, dead in the road at Steinway and Astoria Boulevard. A 17-year-old, killed as a passenger in a sedan on Astoria Boulevard. A 15-year-old, thrown from a moped on 43rd Street. Five dead in this corner of Queens since 2022. Three of them in the last 18 months.

In the last year alone, 215 people were injured in crashes here. Two were hurt so badly they may never walk the same. Children are not spared: two killed, sixteen more injured. The numbers do not rest. They do not heal. See the official crash data.

The Machines That Kill

Cars and SUVs strike the hardest. In the last three years, they killed one, left seventeen with bleeding wounds, and broke bones in two more. Motorcycles and mopeds left two more bleeding in the street. Trucks and buses, always looming, have not spared this place. The dead and wounded are not numbers. They are neighbors, children, parents.

Leadership: Promises and Silence

The city passed Sammy’s Law. The council can now lower speed limits to 20 mph. But the limit here is still higher. No council vote. No mayoral order. Speed cameras work, but their future is in Albany’s hands. Each day of delay is another day of risk.

What Next? The Cost of Waiting

This is not fate. Lower speeds save lives. Cameras catch the reckless. Streets can be rebuilt to protect the living, not just move the fast. But nothing changes unless you demand it.

Call your council member. Call the mayor. Demand a 20 mph speed limit. Demand speed cameras stay on. Demand streets where children can cross and live.

Take action now.

Citations

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  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4595961 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-04

Other Representatives

Jessica González-Rojas
Assembly Member Jessica González-Rojas
District 34
District Office:
75-35 31st Ave. Suite 206B (2nd Floor), East Elmhurst, NY 11370
Legislative Office:
Room 654, Legislative Office Building, Albany, NY 12248
Tiffany Cabán
Council Member Tiffany Cabán
District 22
District Office:
30-83 31st Street, Astoria, NY 11102
718-274-4500
Legislative Office:
250 Broadway, Suite 1778, New York, NY 10007
212-788-6969
Twitter: TiffanyCaban
Toby Stavisky
State Senator Toby Stavisky
District 11
District Office:
134-01 20th Avenue 2nd Floor, College Point, NY 11356
Legislative Office:
Room 913, Legislative Office Building 188 State St., Albany, NY 12247
Other Geographies

Astoria (North)-Ditmars-Steinway Astoria (North)-Ditmars-Steinway sits in Queens, Precinct 114, District 22, AD 34, SD 11, Queens CB1.

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Traffic Safety Timeline for Astoria (North)-Ditmars-Steinway

SUV Hits Bus in Queens, Driver Injured

A Jeep SUV struck a slowing MTA bus on Steinway Street in Queens. The SUV driver, a 45-year-old woman, suffered head injuries and whiplash. The crash happened as the SUV driver reacted to an uninvolved vehicle. No ejections reported.

According to the police report, a 45-year-old female driver of a 2014 Jeep SUV traveling north on Steinway Street collided with a northbound MTA bus that was slowing or stopping. The point of impact was the SUV's right front quarter panel and the bus's left front bumper. The SUV driver was injured, sustaining head trauma and whiplash, and was conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle' as a contributing factor, indicating the SUV driver’s response to another vehicle not involved in the crash led to the collision. The driver was wearing a lap belt and was not ejected. No other driver errors or victim faults were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4564788 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-10
SUV and Sedan Crash on Grand Central Parkway

Two cars collided eastbound on Grand Central Parkway. The sedan driver, a 76-year-old woman, suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Both vehicles took heavy front-end damage. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.

According to the police report, a 2019 Volvo sedan and a 2020 Acura SUV crashed while traveling east on Grand Central Parkway. The sedan's left front bumper struck the SUV's right front bumper. The sedan driver, a 76-year-old woman, was injured with neck pain and whiplash. She was conscious and wore a lap belt. Both drivers were licensed and headed straight. The report lists 'unspecified' contributing factors and does not cite clear driver errors. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved in the crash.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4562078 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-10
Gianaris Opposes DOT Process Backs Safety Boosting Signals

A hit-and-run killed Be Tran in Queens. State Sen. Michael Gianaris and advocates demand swift action. They want signals, not studies. The city waits for blood before it moves. Residents, tired of carnage, rally for change. The toll mounts.

On August 17, 2022, State Senator Michael Gianaris called for urgent pedestrian safety improvements after a deadly hit-and-run in Queens. The incident, which killed 74-year-old Be Tran at Myrtle and Seneca Avenues, triggered public outcry. Gianaris criticized the city’s process, saying, 'They have to wait until that happens to get the score high enough to realize that an intersection needs protection.' He joined activists from the Ridgewood Tenants Union and Transportation Alternatives, demanding new signals and better street design. Gianaris said he contacted the Department of Transportation a year earlier with no result. The city claims over 20 traffic control approvals in Ridgewood, but residents and advocates say it’s not enough. The call comes as pedestrian deaths and injuries continue to climb citywide.


Pick-up Truck Hits Moped, Injures Rider

A pick-up truck made a left turn and struck a moped traveling east on 31 Street in Queens. The 19-year-old moped driver was ejected and suffered fractures to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The truck showed front-end damage.

According to the police report, a pick-up truck making a left turn collided head-on with a moped traveling straight ahead on 31 Street near 20 Avenue in Queens. The moped driver, a 19-year-old male, was ejected from his vehicle and sustained fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists "Traffic Control Disregarded" as a contributing factor, indicating the truck driver failed to obey traffic signals or signs. Both vehicles suffered front-end damage. The moped driver was not wearing any safety equipment. The crash highlights the danger posed by drivers disregarding traffic controls, resulting in severe injury to a vulnerable road user.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4550860 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-10
SUV and Sedan Collide on Queens 19 Avenue

A sedan and an SUV crashed at 19 Avenue in Queens. The sedan driver, an 18-year-old male, suffered head injuries and whiplash. The crash involved disregarded traffic control and limited driver visibility. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on 19 Avenue in Queens involving a sedan and an SUV. The sedan driver, an 18-year-old male occupant, was injured with head trauma and whiplash but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'View Obstructed/Limited' as contributing factors. The sedan was struck on its left front bumper, and the SUV sustained damage to its center front end. The sedan driver was wearing a lap belt. The crash happened as both vehicles were traveling straight ahead. Driver errors include disregarding traffic control and limited visibility, which led to the impact.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4548504 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-10
2
Two Sedans Collide on 77 Street

Two sedans crashed on 77 Street near Astoria Boulevard. The driver and front passenger of one vehicle suffered neck and back injuries. Both were conscious and restrained. The crash involved rear-end impact caused by following too closely.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on 77 Street near Astoria Boulevard. The driver, a 16-year-old male, and the front passenger, a 31-year-old male, were injured with neck and back trauma. Both occupants were conscious and wearing lap belts and harnesses. The crash occurred when one vehicle, traveling east and stopped in traffic, was struck from behind by another eastbound sedan. The primary contributing factor listed was "Following Too Closely." The impact was centered on the front end of the striking vehicle and the rear end of the stopped vehicle. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4548900 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-10
Motorcycle Hits Pick-up Truck on 20 Avenue

A motorcycle traveling east struck the left rear quarter panel of a northbound pick-up truck on 20 Avenue. The motorcycle driver, a 63-year-old man wearing a helmet, suffered bruises and injuries to his elbow and lower arm. The truck driver was unlicensed.

According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling east on 20 Avenue collided with the left rear quarter panel of a northbound pick-up truck. The motorcycle driver, a 63-year-old man, was injured with contusions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. He was wearing a helmet and remained conscious. The pick-up truck driver was unlicensed. The report lists driver inattention or distraction as a contributing factor. The motorcycle sustained damage to its center front end, while the truck was damaged at the center back end. No ejections occurred. The crash highlights driver errors, including the truck driver's unlicensed status and inattention.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4548020 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-10
Pedestrian Injured by Distracted Driver in Queens

A 43-year-old man was struck at an intersection on 23 Avenue in Queens. The sedan hit him with its front center. He suffered a fractured knee and lower leg. The driver was inattentive and distracted. The pedestrian was conscious after the impact.

According to the police report, a 43-year-old male pedestrian was injured at the intersection of 23 Avenue and 38 Street in Queens. The pedestrian sustained fractures and dislocations to his knee and lower leg after being struck by a sedan traveling westbound. The collision involved two sedans, one parked and one moving southbound, but the primary impact was from the westbound sedan. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor for the crash. The pedestrian was conscious and injured but not ejected. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle straight ahead at the time of impact.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4548018 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-10
SUV Turns Right, Hits Sedan Going Straight

A 36-year-old woman driving an SUV made a right turn on Ditmars Boulevard in Queens. Her vehicle struck a sedan traveling westbound. The SUV driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Police cited driver inattention as a contributing factor.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Ditmars Boulevard in Queens when a 2014 Chevrolet SUV, driven by a 36-year-old licensed female driver, was making a right turn and collided with a 2009 Nissan sedan traveling straight westbound. The SUV sustained damage to its center back end, and the sedan was damaged at its center front end. The SUV driver, who was wearing a lap belt and harness, suffered neck injuries described as whiplash and was conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4545875 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-10
SUV and Sedan Crash on Ditmars Boulevard

SUV slammed into sedan at Ditmars and 47th. Woman behind the wheel hurt. Neck injury. Shock. Both cars mangled. Police flagged driver error. Queens street, night, danger.

A southbound SUV collided with a westbound sedan at Ditmars Boulevard and 47 Street in Queens. The sedan's 30-year-old female driver suffered neck injuries and shock. According to the police report, both vehicles were going straight when the crash happened. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor. Both drivers held valid licenses. The sedan took damage to its center front end, the SUV to its left front quarter panel. No mention of helmet or signal use as a factor. The crash left one woman injured and both vehicles damaged.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4547728 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-10
SUV Rear-Ends Sedan on Astoria Boulevard

An SUV struck a sedan from behind on Astoria Boulevard. The sedan driver, a 30-year-old woman, suffered shoulder and upper arm injuries with whiplash. The crash happened as both vehicles traveled eastbound. Driver distraction caused the collision.

According to the police report, an SUV rear-ended a sedan on Astoria Boulevard. The sedan's 30-year-old female driver was injured, sustaining shoulder and upper arm trauma along with whiplash. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead eastbound when the SUV struck the sedan's rear center. The report lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as a contributing factor. The SUV sustained damage to its center back end, while the sedan showed no damage. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4543917 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-10
2
Astoria Boulevard Crash Leaves Two Drivers Injured

A pick-up and sedan collided on Astoria Boulevard. Both drivers suffered head injuries. Police noted alcohol involvement. Metal twisted. Shock and pain followed. The street stayed dangerous.

According to the police report, a crash on Astoria Boulevard involved a pick-up truck and a sedan. Both male drivers, aged 30 and 31, suffered head injuries—one semiconscious, the other in shock. The report lists alcohol involvement as a contributing factor. The sedan was stopped in traffic before impact, while the pick-up truck was also stopped and struck at the center back end. Both drivers held valid New York licenses. The collision caused contusions and internal injuries. No ejections occurred. Driver error tied to alcohol was a key factor in the crash.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4540678 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-10
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal

A 67-year-old woman was hit by a sedan making a left turn on 19 Avenue in Queens. The driver failed to yield right-of-way and was distracted. The pedestrian suffered a concussion and injuries to her entire body.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling east on 19 Avenue in Queens struck a 67-year-old female pedestrian crossing with the signal at the intersection near Hazen Street. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her entire body and suffered a concussion. The driver was making a left turn when the collision occurred. Contributing factors listed include failure to yield right-of-way and driver inattention or distraction. The impact occurred at the sedan's left front bumper, causing damage to that area. The pedestrian was conscious after the crash. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4540275 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-10
Motorcycle Hits Turning Sedan on 20 Avenue

A motorcycle struck a sedan making a left turn on 20 Avenue. The 21-year-old motorcyclist was ejected and suffered head injuries. Unsafe speed by the motorcycle contributed. The sedan's left front bumper was damaged. The rider was conscious but bruised.

According to the police report, a 21-year-old male motorcyclist traveling east on 20 Avenue collided with a Nissan sedan making a left turn northwest. The motorcycle struck the sedan's left front bumper, causing the rider to be ejected and sustain head injuries, including contusions and bruises. The motorcyclist was conscious after the crash. The report lists unsafe speed as a contributing factor. The sedan's driver, a licensed female, was the only occupant and had damage to the vehicle's left front bumper. No helmet or signaling issues were noted. The crash highlights the dangers of excessive speed when approaching turning vehicles.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4538828 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-10
Sedan Hits 13-Year-Old Bicyclist in Queens

A sedan struck a 13-year-old girl riding a bike on 42 Street near Ditmars Boulevard in Queens. The girl suffered bruises and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The driver disregarded traffic control, causing the crash.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling west on 42 Street collided head-on with a northbound bike driven by a 13-year-old girl. The bicyclist was injured, sustaining contusions and trauma to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the contributing factor, indicating the driver failed to obey traffic signals or signs. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The driver was licensed and driving straight ahead at the time of impact. The crash caused damage to the front center of the sedan and bike. The victim was conscious and not ejected from the bike.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4536145 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-10
S 5602
Gonzalez-Rojas votes yes to extend school speed cameras, boosting pedestrian safety.

Senate passed S 5602 to keep school zone speed cameras running longer. More eyes on reckless drivers. Lawmakers push back against speeding near kids. The vote was clear. The danger remains.

Bill S 5602, titled 'Relates to the hours of operation of a school zone speed camera demonstration program,' passed the Senate on May 25, 2022, and the Assembly on June 2, 2022. The bill extends the hours that speed cameras operate in New York City school zones. Primary sponsor: Senator Gounardes, with co-sponsors Biaggi, Cleare, Gianaris, Hoylman, Jackson, Kavanagh, Krueger, Myrie, Persaud, Ramos, Rivera, and Sepulveda. The measure saw strong support in both chambers, despite some opposition. The bill aims to keep cameras watching when children are at risk. More enforcement, more accountability. The fight for safer streets continues.


A 8936
Gianaris votes yes to require safer complete street designs, improving safety.

Albany passed A 8936. Cities get more state cash if they build complete streets. Lawmakers want safer roads. The bill sailed through both chambers. Money now follows safety.

Bill A 8936, titled 'Relates to complete street design features and funding of construction and improvements at a municipalities' expense,' passed the Assembly on May 23, 2022, and the Senate on June 1, 2022. The bill boosts state funding for transportation projects when municipalities add complete street features. Assemblymember Fahy led as primary sponsor, joined by Hunter, Seawright, Woerner, and others. The Assembly and Senate both voted yes, with broad support. The law aims to push cities to design streets for everyone—pedestrians, cyclists, and drivers—by tying state dollars to safety upgrades.


A 8936
Stavisky votes yes to require safer complete street designs, improving safety.

Albany passed A 8936. Cities get more state cash if they build complete streets. Lawmakers want safer roads. The bill sailed through both chambers. Money now follows safety.

Bill A 8936, titled 'Relates to complete street design features and funding of construction and improvements at a municipalities' expense,' passed the Assembly on May 23, 2022, and the Senate on June 1, 2022. The bill boosts state funding for transportation projects when municipalities add complete street features. Assemblymember Fahy led as primary sponsor, joined by Hunter, Seawright, Woerner, and others. The Assembly and Senate both voted yes, with broad support. The law aims to push cities to design streets for everyone—pedestrians, cyclists, and drivers—by tying state dollars to safety upgrades.


S 5602
Gianaris votes yes to extend school speed cameras, boosting pedestrian safety.

Senate passed S 5602 to keep school zone speed cameras running longer. More eyes on reckless drivers. Lawmakers push back against speeding near kids. The vote was clear. The danger remains.

Bill S 5602, titled 'Relates to the hours of operation of a school zone speed camera demonstration program,' passed the Senate on May 25, 2022, and the Assembly on June 2, 2022. The bill extends the hours that speed cameras operate in New York City school zones. Primary sponsor: Senator Gounardes, with co-sponsors Biaggi, Cleare, Gianaris, Hoylman, Jackson, Kavanagh, Krueger, Myrie, Persaud, Ramos, Rivera, and Sepulveda. The measure saw strong support in both chambers, despite some opposition. The bill aims to keep cameras watching when children are at risk. More enforcement, more accountability. The fight for safer streets continues.


S 5602
Stavisky votes yes to extend school speed cameras, boosting pedestrian safety.

Senate passed S 5602 to keep school zone speed cameras running longer. More eyes on reckless drivers. Lawmakers push back against speeding near kids. The vote was clear. The danger remains.

Bill S 5602, titled 'Relates to the hours of operation of a school zone speed camera demonstration program,' passed the Senate on May 25, 2022, and the Assembly on June 2, 2022. The bill extends the hours that speed cameras operate in New York City school zones. Primary sponsor: Senator Gounardes, with co-sponsors Biaggi, Cleare, Gianaris, Hoylman, Jackson, Kavanagh, Krueger, Myrie, Persaud, Ramos, Rivera, and Sepulveda. The measure saw strong support in both chambers, despite some opposition. The bill aims to keep cameras watching when children are at risk. More enforcement, more accountability. The fight for safer streets continues.