Crash Count for Astoria (East)-Woodside (North)
Crashes: Collisions involving cars, bikes, and pedestrians. 1,475
All Injuries: Any injury from a reported crash. 786
Moderate: Broken bones, concussions, and other serious injuries. 202
Serious: Life-altering injuries: amputations, paralysis, severe trauma. 12
Deaths: Lives lost to traffic violence. 3
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Oct 31, 2025
Carnage in Astoria (East)-Woodside (North)
Detailed breakdowns aren’t yet available for this year slice; totals below reflect the selected window.
Killed 3
Crush Injuries 4
Lower leg/foot 3
Abdomen/pelvis 1
Whole body 1
Severe Bleeding 4
Head 4
Severe Lacerations 3
Lower leg/foot 2
Head 1
Concussion 2
Head 1
Lower leg/foot 1
Whiplash 28
Neck 13
+8
Back 7
+2
Head 5
Whole body 5
Hip/upper leg 1
Contusion/Bruise 41
Lower leg/foot 15
+10
Head 7
+2
Lower arm/hand 5
Back 4
Hip/upper leg 3
Abdomen/pelvis 2
Face 2
Shoulder/upper arm 2
Neck 1
Whole body 1
Abrasion 33
Lower leg/foot 14
+9
Lower arm/hand 9
+4
Whole body 4
Face 3
Head 3
Eye 1
Shoulder/upper arm 1
Pain/Nausea 15
Lower leg/foot 5
Neck 4
Whole body 4
Back 1
Head 1
Hip/upper leg 1
Lower arm/hand 1
Shoulder/upper arm 1
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Oct 31, 2025

Who’s Injuring and Killing Pedestrians in Astoria (East)-Woodside (North)?

Preventable Speeding in Astoria (East)-Woodside (North) School Zones

(since 2022)
Left turn, broken body, same streets

Left turn, broken body, same streets

Astoria (East)-Woodside (North): Jan 1, 2022 - Oct 29, 2025

Just after 8 AM at 49 St and 30 Ave, a driver in a Ford SUV turned left and hit a 34‑year‑old woman in the crosswalk. Police recorded failure to yield and distraction by the driver (NYC Open Data).

Since 2022, in Astoria (East)–Woodside (North), there have been 1,472 crashes, 786 people injured, and 3 people killed (NYC Open Data).

This Week

  • 49 St and 30 Ave: driver turning left in a Ford SUV hit a woman walking in the crosswalk; police cited failure to yield (NYC Open Data).
  • Steinway St (near 31‑14): a driver starting from parking hit a 21‑year‑old woman in the roadway; police cited aggressive driving and failure to yield (NYC Open Data).
  • 31 Ave at 54 St: a driver opened SUV doors into the path of a person on a bike; police cited failure to yield (NYC Open Data).
  • 32 Ave at 54 St: a driver making a left turn hit a 66‑year‑old woman crossing with the signal; police cited failure to yield (NYC Open Data).

The pattern does not let up

This year, crashes are down slightly compared to last year in this area (283 vs. 289), but injuries are up (164 vs. 141) and serious injuries fell to 2 from 5 (NYC Open Data).

Pain clusters on familiar blocks. Along 31 Avenue (40 injuries) and Steinway Street (70 injuries), people keep getting hit (NYC Open Data).

The hurt comes in daylight too. Around 1 PM and 2 PM, injuries spike (49 and 51). At 7 PM, they spike again (50) (NYC Open Data).

Drivers fail to yield. People on foot and on bikes pay.

Police records show drivers failing to yield in the crosswalk at 49 St and 30 Ave, at 32 Ave and 54 St, and during a dooring at 31 Ave and 54 St. The form changes—left turn, parked car door, start from parking—but the burden sits on the same bodies (NYC Open Data).

Officials know the streets are hot. What are they waiting for?

Council Member Tiffany Cabán “called for a lower speed limit, more protected bike lanes, universal daylighting, and the implementation of street safety plans.” (Streetsblog). DOT says it will hold the line on safety projects here: “We stand firmly behind this project and will defend our work in court.” (Streetsblog).

Cabán is also backing more bike parking citywide, co‑sponsoring a bill to require 5,000 stations over five years (NYC Council Legistar). Assembly Member Jessica González‑Rojas supports protected bike lanes on 31st Street (AMNY). State Sen. Michael Gianaris co‑sponsored and voted yes on S4045, which would require speed limiters for repeat speeders (Open States).

What would actually change the body count here

  • Fix the turns on 31 Avenue and Steinway Street with hardened turn deflectors, daylighting, and leading walk signals—where the injuries already are (NYC Open Data).
  • Enforce dooring and failure‑to‑yield hot spots with targeted operations at 54 St crossings and along Steinway.
  • Pass and implement speed limiters for repeat speeders (S4045) and drop speeds on local streets. Both are on the table now (Open States).

One woman goes down in a crosswalk at 49 St and 30 Ave. The map is already marked. The fixes are known. Act now: take action.

Frequently Asked Questions

How were these numbers calculated?
We analyzed NYC’s Motor Vehicle Collisions datasets for crashes, persons, and vehicles filtered to Astoria (East)–Woodside (North) between 2022-01-01 and 2025-10-29. We used injury severity, hour, street names, person role, and contributing factors fields to count total crashes, injuries, deaths, serious injuries, hotspot corridors, and hourly patterns. Data were extracted Oct 28–29, 2025. You can view the source datasets here.
Where are the worst spots?
31 Avenue (40 injuries) and Steinway Street (70 injuries) show the highest injury totals in this area, based on crash records since 2022 (NYC Open Data).
What times are most dangerous?
Injuries peak around 1–2 PM (49 and 51) and again at 7 PM (50), based on the hourly distribution in the local crash data (NYC Open Data).
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.
What can officials do now?
Back proven fixes at hot intersections (daylighting, hardened turns, LPIs), build the protected lanes already proposed, lower speeds on local streets, and pass and implement speed limiters for repeat speeders (S4045). Links: S4045, bike parking bill.

Citations

Citations

Other Representatives

Assembly Member Jessica González-Rojas

District 34

Twitter: @votejgr

Council Member Tiffany Cabán

District 22

State Senator Michael Gianaris

District 12

Other Geographies

Astoria (East)-Woodside (North) Astoria (East)-Woodside (North) sits in Queens, Precinct 114, District 22, AD 34, SD 12, Queens CB1.

See also
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Traffic Safety Timeline for Astoria (East)-Woodside (North)

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A 803 Gonzalez-Rojas co-sponsors bill to boost cyclist safety with bike lane cameras.

Jan 8 - Assembly bill A 803 aims to keep cars out of bike lanes. Cameras would catch violators. Streets could clear. Cyclists might breathe easier. Lawmakers back the crackdown. The fight for safe passage continues.

Assembly bill A 803, now in sponsorship, proposes a bicycle lane safety program for New York City. It would enforce restrictions on bike lane use with photo devices. The bill summary reads: 'Establishes in the city of New York a bicycle lane safety program to enforce certain restrictions on the use of bicycle lanes and/or protected bicycle lanes by means of bicycle lane photo devices.' Primary sponsor Zohran Mamdani leads, joined by Brian Cunningham, Jessica Gonzalez-Rojas, Harvey Epstein, Amy Paulin, and others. The bill was introduced January 8, 2025. No safety analyst note was provided. The measure targets drivers who block or endanger cyclists.


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A 324 Gonzalez-Rojas co-sponsors bill to consider, not require, complete street design.

Jan 8 - Assembly bill A 324 demands complete street design for state- and federally-funded projects. Sponsors push for public guidance. Streets built for people, not just cars. Safety for all hangs in the balance.

Assembly Bill A 324 was introduced on January 8, 2025, now in the sponsorship stage. The bill, titled 'Requires the consideration of complete street design for certain transportation projects which receive federal or state funding,' aims to force planners to consider all users—pedestrians, cyclists, drivers—when building or upgrading roads. Didi Barrett leads as primary sponsor, joined by Rebecca Seawright, Amy Paulin, and many others. The bill also directs the department to publish street design guidance. No safety analyst note yet, but the measure’s intent is clear: streets should protect the most vulnerable, not just move traffic.


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A 1077 Mamdani co-sponsors bill boosting street safety for all users.

Jan 8 - Assembly bill A 1077 pushes for streets built for people, not just cars. Dozens of lawmakers back safer roads. The bill stands at sponsorship. No vote yet. Vulnerable users wait for action.

Assembly bill A 1077, now in sponsorship, aims to 'enable safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles.' Introduced January 8, 2025, the bill sits in committee. Jonathan Rivera leads as primary sponsor, joined by over 60 co-sponsors including Patrick Burke, Robert C. Carroll, and Catalina Cruz. No votes have been cast. The bill's language centers all road users, not just drivers. No safety analyst has yet assessed its impact on vulnerable road users. The measure signals intent but action remains pending.


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A 324 Mamdani co-sponsors bill to consider, not require, complete street design.

Jan 8 - Assembly bill A 324 demands complete street design for state- and federally-funded projects. Sponsors push for public guidance. Streets built for people, not just cars. Safety for all hangs in the balance.

Assembly Bill A 324 was introduced on January 8, 2025, now in the sponsorship stage. The bill, titled 'Requires the consideration of complete street design for certain transportation projects which receive federal or state funding,' aims to force planners to consider all users—pedestrians, cyclists, drivers—when building or upgrading roads. Didi Barrett leads as primary sponsor, joined by Rebecca Seawright, Amy Paulin, and many others. The bill also directs the department to publish street design guidance. No safety analyst note yet, but the measure’s intent is clear: streets should protect the most vulnerable, not just move traffic.


8
A 803 Mamdani sponsors bill to boost cyclist safety with automated bike lane enforcement.

Jan 8 - Assembly bill A 803 aims to keep cars out of bike lanes. Cameras would catch violators. Streets could clear. Cyclists might breathe easier. Lawmakers back the crackdown. The fight for safe passage continues.

Assembly bill A 803, now in sponsorship, proposes a bicycle lane safety program for New York City. It would enforce restrictions on bike lane use with photo devices. The bill summary reads: 'Establishes in the city of New York a bicycle lane safety program to enforce certain restrictions on the use of bicycle lanes and/or protected bicycle lanes by means of bicycle lane photo devices.' Primary sponsor Zohran Mamdani leads, joined by Brian Cunningham, Jessica Gonzalez-Rojas, Harvey Epstein, Amy Paulin, and others. The bill was introduced January 8, 2025. No safety analyst note was provided. The measure targets drivers who block or endanger cyclists.


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González-Rojas Backs Safety-Boosting Congestion Pricing Modernization

Jan 3 - Congestion pricing hits Manhattan at midnight. Cars pay to cross south of 60th. Lawmakers split. Some call it a burden. Others hail cleaner air, safer streets, and better transit. The toll stirs anger, hope, and a fight over who pays and who breathes.

On January 3, 2025, congestion pricing (no bill number cited) will begin in Manhattan after a federal judge allowed the toll to proceed. The policy charges most drivers $9 to enter south of 60th Street during peak hours. The matter, titled 'Congestion pricing set to begin at midnight Sunday as federal judge clears path for Manhattan toll,' has drawn sharp lines. Council Member Robert F. Holden (District 30, Queens) opposes the toll, warning, 'I don't know how my district is going to be impacted.' He fears more cars parking in Queens and unclear pollution risks. Council Member Kristy Marmorato (Bronx) calls it a 'cash grab.' In contrast, State Sen. Kristen Gonzalez and Assembly Member Jessica González-Rojas support the measure, citing cleaner air, safer streets, and transit upgrades. González-Rojas says, 'Congestion pricing isn't about penalizing anyone—it's about modernizing our transportation system and tackling climate change.' The judge ordered further study on environmental impacts, but the toll begins as scheduled.