Crash Count for Astoria (Central)
Crashes: Collisions involving cars, bikes, and pedestrians. 1,509
All Injuries: Any injury from a reported crash. 771
Moderate: Broken bones, concussions, and other serious injuries. 167
Serious: Life-altering injuries: amputations, paralysis, severe trauma. 3
Deaths: Lives lost to traffic violence. 4
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Oct 29, 2025
Carnage in Astoria (Central)
Detailed breakdowns aren’t yet available for this year slice; totals below reflect the selected window.
Killed 4
+1
Severe Bleeding 1
Neck 1
Severe Lacerations 2
Head 1
Lower leg/foot 1
Concussion 2
Head 1
Whole body 1
Whiplash 19
Neck 11
+6
Back 7
+2
Head 1
Lower leg/foot 1
Contusion/Bruise 53
Lower leg/foot 16
+11
Head 12
+7
Lower arm/hand 9
+4
Back 4
Face 3
Hip/upper leg 3
Whole body 3
Neck 2
Shoulder/upper arm 2
Chest 1
Abrasion 30
Lower leg/foot 14
+9
Head 5
Lower arm/hand 4
Whole body 3
Back 1
Face 1
Hip/upper leg 1
Shoulder/upper arm 1
Pain/Nausea 5
Neck 2
Chest 1
Hip/upper leg 1
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Oct 29, 2025

Who’s Injuring and Killing Pedestrians in Astoria (Central)?

Preventable Speeding in Astoria (Central) School Zones

(since 2022)

Caught Speeding Recently in Astoria (Central)

Vehicles – Caught Speeding in NYC (12 months)
  1. 2023 Gray Toyota Sedan (LFB3193) – 187 times • 1 in last 90d here
  2. 2013 Mazda Station Wagon (MKT6372) – 83 times • 1 in last 90d here
  3. 2024 Black Porsche Suburban (LRR6512) – 52 times • 1 in last 90d here
  4. 2023 Red Ga/Ga Motorcycle (440BE6) – 46 times • 3 in last 90d here
  5. 2025 Black Nissan Sedn (LWH2057) – 41 times • 1 in last 90d here
Astoria’s quiet hours, broken bones

Astoria’s quiet hours, broken bones

Astoria (Central): Jan 1, 2022 - Sep 3, 2025

Just after 11 PM on Oct 22, 2024, at 34 Avenue and 37 Street, a 36‑year‑old bicyclist was killed. The police log lists a bike, a pickup, and a parked BMW at the scene (NYC Open Data).

They were one of 2 people killed on these Astoria (Central) streets since 2022, with 1,146 crashes and 582 injuries recorded through Sep 3, 2025 (NYC Open Data). The file shows one serious injury in that span.

The toll does not let up. Year‑to‑date, crashes are down from last year, but people are still getting hit here (NYC Open Data).

34th Avenue keeps the names

The map points back to 34 Avenue. It holds both recorded deaths in this area. It also shows steady injury clusters on 31 Street, Broadway, and Crescent Street (NYC Open Data).

A separate June night at Broadway and 33 Street put a 68‑year‑old pedestrian on the ground, head injury logged, an SUV “going straight” in the report (NYC Open Data).

Nights are a weak spot

The hour‑by‑hour sheet shows both deaths in the 11 PM slot. Injuries spike again around the evening rush and late night, with a serious injury at 9 PM in this area’s records (NYC Open Data).

This is a pattern you can set your watch to: darkness, then sirens.

What the log blames, in plain language

The ledger lists “failure to yield,” “inattention/distraction,” and “disregarded traffic control.” Alcohol shows up too. These are the words typed into official fields, not excuses (NYC Open Data).

The fixes are on paper—and waiting

On 31st Street under the el, the city says it will build protected bike lanes and traffic calming despite a lawsuit. Local electeds backed it. The transportation agency said, “We stand firmly behind this project and will defend our work in court” (Streetsblog). After a deadly crash in Astoria, Council Member Tiffany Cabán said she supports a 20 MPH limit, universal daylighting, and full use of Sammy’s Law: “I also strongly support the 31st Street Safety Plan, Council Member [Julie] Won’s Universal Daylighting legislation, and the full implementation of Sammy’s Law and other traffic calming measures” (Streetsblog).

There’s a state bill to stop repeat speeders with technology. The Stop Super Speeders Act would require intelligent speed assistance for drivers with repeated violations. State Sen. Kristen Gonzalez co‑sponsored the Senate bill and voted yes in committee (S 4045). Assembly Member Zohran Mamdani co‑sponsors the Assembly version (A 2299).

Citywide, New York now has the power to lower speed limits. Our full brief lays out what to press for—a default 20 MPH limit and speed‑limiters for repeat offenders—plus how to act today (CrashCount Take Action).

What leaders owe 34th Avenue

This neighborhood’s sheet is full. Two deaths. Hundreds hurt. Late nights worst of all. The tools exist. The names are public.

Lower speeds. Lock repeat speeders to the limit. Build the promised protection on 31st Street. Start here.

Take one step now: demand action from City Hall and Albany here.

Frequently Asked Questions

How were these numbers calculated?
We used NYC’s Motor Vehicle Collisions datasets (Crashes, Persons, Vehicles) from NYC Open Data, extracted Sep 3, 2025. We filtered for the Astoria (Central) NTA (QN0103) and a date window of 2022‑01‑01 through 2025‑09‑03. We counted total crashes, injuries, serious injuries, and deaths from the Crashes/Persons tables, and we used the Hour and Contributing Factor fields for time‑of‑day and factor notes. You can view the base datasets here.
Where are the worst hot spots in this area?
34 Avenue records both deaths in this period. Injuries pile up on 31 Street, Broadway, and Crescent Street, based on the crash log for Astoria (Central) (NYC Open Data).
What specific times are most dangerous?
In this neighborhood’s records, both deaths fall in the 11 PM hour. A serious injury is logged at 9 PM, with high injury counts around the evening hours (NYC Open Data).
What are officials doing about 31st Street?
NYC DOT says it will proceed with protected bike lanes and traffic calming on 31st Street despite a lawsuit; local officials backed the plan (Streetsblog).
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

Citations

Other Representatives

Assembly Member Zohran Mamdani

District 36

Council Member Tiffany Cabán

District 22

State Senator Kristen Gonzalez

District 59

Other Geographies

Astoria (Central) Astoria (Central) sits in Queens, Precinct 114, District 22, AD 36, SD 59, Queens CB1.

See also
Boroughs
City Council Districts
Community Boards
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State Senate Districts

Traffic Safety Timeline for Astoria (Central)

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Int 1431-2025 A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to requirements for police department high-speed vehicle pursuits: Council vote

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Int 1431-2025 A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to requirements for police department high-speed vehicle pursuits: Council vote

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Int 1431-2025 Tiffany Cabán

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Int 1431-2025 Tiffany Cabán

13
More than a dozen hurt after two MTA buses collide in Queens: NYPD
12
Bronx man accused of chopping off dog owner’s fingers with machete arrested in Queens hit-and-run
8
E-bike rider hurt in head-on on 38 St

Oct 8 - An e-bike rider and a moped driver collided head-on at 38 St and 28 Ave in Queens. The e-bike rider suffered an arm fracture. Police recorded improper passing or lane use.

Drivers of an e-bike and a moped crashed head-on on 38 St at 28 Ave in Queens. The e-bike rider, a 30-year-old man, was injured with an arm and hand fracture and dislocation and was recorded as ejected but conscious. According to the police report, the crash listed “Passing or Lane Usage Improper” as a contributing factor. Police recorded improper passing or lane use by a driver. Both operators were going straight. Impact was center-front to center-front on both vehicles. The moped driver’s injuries were not recorded.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4850168 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-02
8
SUV driver and motorcyclist collide on 30 Avenue

Oct 8 - An SUV driver and a motorcycle collided on 30 Avenue in Queens. The rider and his passenger were ejected and hurt. Police recorded driver inattention and passing too closely. The motorcyclist was unlicensed.

A driver in an SUV and a motorcyclist collided near 33-10 30 Avenue in Queens. The rider, 34, and his 30-year-old passenger were ejected and injured in the lower legs and feet; both were conscious. According to the police report, “Driver Inattention/Distraction, Passing Too Closely” were contributing factors. Police also listed the SUV as “Parked” before impact and the motorcycle as “Going Straight Ahead.” Police recorded driver inattention and passing too closely by drivers in the crash. The motorcycle’s operator was unlicensed, per the report. Injury for the SUV driver was listed as unspecified.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4848535 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-02
7
U-turn driver collides at 31 St and Broadway

Oct 7 - A westbound driver tried a U-turn on Broadway at 31 St and collided with a northbound driver. Both drivers were hurt. Police recorded Turning Improperly.

Two sedans crashed at 31 St and Broadway in Queens. According to the police report, at 6:10 p.m. on Oct. 7, 2025, a westbound driver making a U-turn on Broadway collided with a northbound driver going straight on 31 St. Both drivers were injured. The 39-year-old driver reported neck pain and whiplash; the 45-year-old driver had a head contusion. Police recorded Turning Improperly as a contributing factor. The northbound driver’s sedan had a center-front hit. The westbound driver’s car showed left-front damage.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4852489 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-02
6
Driver in SUV rear-ends sedan on Astoria Blvd

Oct 6 - On Astoria Blvd at 29 St in Queens, a driver in an SUV hit the back of a stopped sedan. Two rear passengers were hurt. Police recorded defective brakes.

Two rear-seat passengers were injured when a driver in an SUV rear-ended a sedan stopped in traffic on Astoria Blvd at 29 St in Queens. The crash was eastbound. A 49-year-old man suffered a neck bruise. A 44-year-old woman reported contusions. Impact points show front-end damage to the SUV and rear-end damage to the sedan. According to the police report, police recorded "Brakes Defective" as a contributing factor. The sedan carried three occupants; the SUV carried one. Both drivers were men. No pedestrians or cyclists were listed.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4848095 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-02
5
Unlicensed SUV driver injures teen pedestrian in Queens

Oct 5 - An unlicensed SUV driver turned right at 30 Ave and 33 St and hit a 17-year-old in the intersection. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver. The teen suffered an arm fracture. Queens, 11:05 p.m.

A driver in a 2021 Lexus SUV, west on 30 Ave, made a right turn at 33 St and hit a 17-year-old pedestrian in the intersection at 11:05 p.m. The teen was conscious and suffered a fracture to the arm and hand. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Failure to Yield Right-of-Way,” recorded to the driver. The driver was unlicensed. The car had Pennsylvania registration. The point of impact was the right front bumper, with damage along the right-side doors. Officers listed the driver and an adult occupant with no reported injuries. The crash occurred in Queens, under the 114th Precinct.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4849125 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-02
5
Driver backing unsafely injures two in Queens

Oct 5 - A driver reversed near 30-25 37 St and hit two pedestrians. A 68-year-old man had a head abrasion. A 62-year-old woman reported neck pain. Police recorded Backing Unsafely.

On Oct. 5, 2025, at about 5:50 p.m., a driver reversed and hit two pedestrians near 30-25 37 St in Queens (ZIP 11103), within the 114th Precinct. The man, 68, suffered a head abrasion. The woman, 62, reported neck pain. Both were conscious. According to the police report, the contributing factor was 'Backing Unsafely.' Police recorded Backing Unsafely by the driver before impact. The crash occurred away from an intersection. One vehicle was involved; the report did not list a vehicle type, year, or damage.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4848534 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-02
4
Right-Turning Driver Hits Man at 28 Ave

Oct 4 - A driver in an SUV turned right at 28 Ave and 36 St and hit a 62-year-old man in the intersection. Police recorded failure to yield and improper turning. The man suffered severe leg lacerations.

A driver in an SUV making a right turn at 28 Ave and 36 St in Queens hit a 62-year-old man in the intersection. The man sustained severe lacerations to his lower leg and foot and was listed as injured. "According to the police report, the driver was turning right and police recorded Failure to Yield Right-of-Way and Turning Improperly." The report lists the pre-crash action as making a right turn, eastbound, with impact to the SUV's right rear quarter panel. The pedestrian was recorded at the intersection. The driver's vehicle was reported with no damage.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4847709 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-02
28
Driver hits woman crossing with signal

Sep 28 - At 25-75 33 St in Queens, a driver in an SUV went straight north and hit a 33-year-old woman crossing with the signal. She suffered a facial bruise. Police recorded Failure to Yield Right-of-Way and Traffic Control Disregarded.

The driver of an SUV traveling north went straight and hit a 33-year-old woman at the intersection at 25-75 33 St in Queens. She suffered a facial contusion and remained conscious. According to the police report, the crash involved one SUV and one pedestrian. Police recorded Failure to Yield Right-of-Way and Traffic Control Disregarded by the driver. The report notes the driver was going straight ahead and the impact and damage were to the center front. After those driver errors, the report notes the pedestrian was crossing with the signal at the intersection. Collision ID 4845893; Precinct 114.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4845893 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-02
28
Boy, 15, driving SUV on LIE, rear-ends motorcyclist in deadly Queens collision: NYPD
21
Queens DA: Motorist arraigned after hit-and-run collision that left on-duty construction worker dead on Nassau Expressway
18
Nude Queens man indicted for kicking bike riders, attacking 3 NYPD officers
16
Driver in SUV hits man at 31 Street

Sep 16 - A driver in a Ford SUV, east on Astoria Boulevard, hit a 45-year-old man at 31 Street. Head wounds. Severe cuts. He stayed conscious.

A 2012 Ford SUV driver traveled east on Astoria Boulevard and hit a 45-year-old man at 31 Street in Queens. The crash happened at an intersection. The pedestrian suffered a head injury and severe lacerations. He was conscious at the scene. According to the police report, the driver was going straight ahead eastbound. The point of impact and damage were at the center front end. Police listed contributing factors as Unspecified and recorded no specific driver errors in the dataset.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4843904 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-02
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2 children struck by driver in Queens

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16-year-old girl struck and killed in Queens