Crash Count for Queensbridge-Ravenswood-Dutch Kills
Crashes: Collisions involving cars, bikes, and pedestrians. 1,112
All Injuries: Any injury from a reported crash. 641
Moderate: Broken bones, concussions, and other serious injuries. 148
Serious: Life-altering injuries: amputations, paralysis, severe trauma. 3
Deaths: Lives lost to traffic violence. 4
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Aug 6, 2025

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

Four Dead in Queensbridge—How Many Numbers Before City Hall Wakes Up?

Queensbridge-Ravenswood-Dutch Kills: Jan 1, 2022 - Jun 4, 2025

The Numbers Never Stop

In Queensbridge-Ravenswood-Dutch Kills, the road does not forgive. Four people have died here since 2022. One was just last spring—a driver in a taxi, gone in a crash on 36th Avenue. Another, a young man, age 24, lost on 34th Avenue. A motorcyclist, age 37, did not make it home from 40th Avenue. A woman, 37, died on 34th Avenue. The names are not here. The numbers are. Four dead. One serious injury. 559 hurt. injury and fatality data

The pain is not spread evenly. Children, the old, the young, the ones who walk or ride—these are the ones who bleed. In the last year, 156 people were injured in crashes. Seven were under 18. Three were over 75. The street does not care about age.

The Machines That Hit

Cars and SUVs did most of the harm. In the last three years, sedans and SUVs caused 24 moderate injuries to pedestrians. Mopeds and motorcycles hit five. One bus, one bike. The rest is silence.

What Has Changed—And What Hasn’t

The city talks about Vision Zero. They talk about lowering speed limits. They talk about cameras and enforcement. But here, the numbers do not move fast enough. In the last year, injuries fell by 43%. Deaths dropped from one to zero. But the crashes keep coming—110 so far this year. The work is not done.

What You Can Do

The city has the power to lower the speed limit to 20 mph. They have the power to keep speed cameras running. They have the power to build streets that do not kill. But power unused is nothing.

Call your council member. Call the mayor. Demand safer streets. Demand action, not talk. demand action

Do not wait for another name to become a number.

Citations

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  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4769124 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-04

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Zohran Mamdani
Assembly Member Zohran Mamdani
District 36
District Office:
24-08 32nd St. Suite 1002A, Astoria, NY 11102
Legislative Office:
Room 456, Legislative Office Building, Albany, NY 12248
Julie Won
Council Member Julie Won
District 26
District Office:
37-04 Queens Boulevard, Suite 205, Long Island City, NY 11101
718-383-9566
Legislative Office:
250 Broadway, Suite 1749, New York, NY 10007
212-788-6975
Twitter: CMJulieWon
Kristen Gonzalez
State Senator Kristen Gonzalez
District 59
District Office:
801 2nd Ave. Suite 303, New York, NY 10017
Legislative Office:
Room 817, Legislative Office Building, Albany, NY 12247
Other Geographies

Queensbridge-Ravenswood-Dutch Kills Queensbridge-Ravenswood-Dutch Kills sits in Queens, Precinct 114, District 26, AD 36, SD 59, Queens CB1.

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Traffic Safety Timeline for Queensbridge-Ravenswood-Dutch Kills

Mamdani Backs Safety Boosting Free MTA Buses Plan

State lawmakers Mamdani and Gianaris unveiled a four-year plan to fund free MTA buses. The proposal boosts bus service, freezes fares, and expands camera enforcement. They call it urgent. The plan aims to make transit faster, cheaper, and safer for all riders.

On December 14, 2022, Assembly Member Zohran Mamdani and State Senator Michael Gianaris introduced the Formula Three Act, a legislative proposal to overhaul MTA funding and fare policy. The plan, part of the larger Fix The MTA Package, would phase in free local and Select Bus Service, increase bus frequency by 20%, freeze fares, and expand permanent bus lane camera enforcement. Funding would rise from $200 million in 2023 to $638 million in 2026, with $488 million yearly for more buses and $300 million annually for frequent subways. Mamdani called the proposal 'urgent and necessary,' stressing that 'seniors, working class New Yorkers, people who use the bus the most are able to do so without fear of being priced out.' Gianaris said, 'incrementalism...is not working.' The lawmakers urge bold action to ensure public transit is accessible, affordable, and excellent.


Sedan Strikes E-Bike Rider on Northern Boulevard

A sedan turning right hit a westbound e-bike in Queens. The rider, 36, was ejected and suffered a fractured, dislocated shoulder. The crash left the cyclist conscious but badly hurt.

According to the police report, a 36-year-old male e-bike rider traveling west on Northern Boulevard was struck by a northbound sedan making a right turn. The sedan hit the bike's center front, ejecting the rider and causing a fractured, dislocated shoulder. The report lists unspecified contributing factors. No explicit driver errors are recorded, but the crash occurred during the sedan's turn. The bicyclist was not wearing safety equipment, as noted in the report. The sedan driver was licensed. The cyclist remained conscious after the collision.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4593698 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-13
Sedan Driver Injured on Queensboro Bridge

A 36-year-old woman driving a sedan on the Queensboro Bridge was injured. She suffered full-body pain and shock. The crash involved slippery pavement and a reaction to an uninvolved vehicle. The sedan’s front end was damaged in the impact.

According to the police report, a 36-year-old female driver was injured while driving a 2019 Infiniti sedan westbound on the Queensboro Bridge. The crash occurred due to her reaction to an uninvolved vehicle and slippery pavement conditions. She was not ejected and was restrained by a lap belt and harness. The point of impact was the right front bumper, causing damage to the center front end of the vehicle. The driver suffered injuries to her entire body and experienced shock, with complaints of pain or nausea. The report lists 'Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle' and 'Pavement Slippery' as contributing factors. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4586054 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-13
Mamdani Supports Safety Boosting Six Minute Off Peak Service

Lawmakers and advocates rallied in Manhattan. They demanded more money for the MTA. They want six-minute bus and subway service. They warned against service cuts and fare hikes. They called for gas tax revenue to fund transit. Riders need safe, frequent service.

On November 17, 2022, state legislators and transit advocates pressed for increased MTA funding and six-minute off-peak service. The push comes ahead of the next budget cycle. Assembly Members Zohran Mamdani and Amanda Septimo, State Senator Andrew Gounardes, and Assembly Member Emily Gallagher led the call. Mamdani said, 'If we implement six-minute service, the consequences would be felt for riders across all aspects of their life.' Septimo called transit an economic and racial justice issue. Gounardes urged the governor to include MTA funding in the initial budget. Gallagher criticized the gas tax holiday, urging funds go to transit. MTA Chairman Janno Lieber warned that cuts or fare hikes would devastate working- and middle-class New Yorkers. The group demanded action to protect and improve transit for all riders.


Sedan Turns Left, Hits Moped Rider

A sedan turning left struck a moped traveling straight on 37 Street. The moped driver, a 24-year-old man, suffered knee and lower leg injuries. The crash involved unsafe speed. The rider was conscious and bruised but not ejected.

According to the police report, a sedan making a left turn collided with a moped going straight on 37 Street. The moped driver, a 24-year-old male, was injured with contusions and trauma to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists unsafe speed as a contributing factor. The sedan’s point of impact was its right front quarter panel, while the moped’s front end was damaged. The moped driver was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The sedan driver was licensed and traveling north, the moped driver had a permit and was traveling west. No other contributing factors were specified.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4581848 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-13
Sedan Fails to Yield, Kills Unhelmeted Motorcyclist

A sedan struck a motorcycle head-on at 40th Avenue and 12th Street. The rider, unlicensed and helmetless, was thrown from his bike and died on the pavement. The crash left a mark under the gray Queens sky.

A sedan collided head-on with a motorcycle at the corner of 40th Avenue and 12th Street in Queens. The 37-year-old motorcycle rider was ejected and killed, suffering fatal head injuries. According to the police report, 'A sedan struck a motorcycle head-on. The unlicensed rider, 37, wore no helmet. He flew from the bike, landed headfirst on the pavement, and died beneath a gray Queens sky.' The police report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor. The sedan driver was licensed and traveling north; the motorcycle was heading east. The rider was unlicensed and wore no helmet, as noted in the report, but the primary cause cited is the sedan driver's failure to yield.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4572051 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-13
SUV and Sedan Collide on Queens Avenue

A sedan making a U-turn struck an SUV traveling east on 36 Avenue in Queens. The SUV driver, a 27-year-old man, suffered knee and lower leg injuries and whiplash. Police cited unsafe speed and failure to yield as factors.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling north on 36 Avenue attempted a U-turn and collided with an eastbound SUV. The SUV driver, a 27-year-old male occupant, was injured with knee, lower leg, and foot trauma, along with whiplash. The report lists unsafe speed and failure to yield right-of-way as contributing factors to the crash. The SUV driver was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The sedan struck the right side doors of the SUV, damaging the front quarter panel. Both drivers were licensed in New York. The crash highlights driver errors involving unsafe speed and failure to yield, with no mention of victim fault or protective equipment issues.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4579945 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-13
Sedan Rear-Ends E-Scooter on 37 Avenue

A sedan struck an e-scooter from behind on 37 Avenue in Queens. The e-scooter driver, 29, was partially ejected and suffered neck injuries. The crash happened as the sedan followed too closely. The rider was wearing a helmet.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling west on 37 Avenue rear-ended an e-scooter making a left turn southbound. The e-scooter driver, a 29-year-old man, was partially ejected and sustained neck injuries, resulting in a complaint of pain and nausea. The report lists 'Following Too Closely' as a contributing factor to the crash. The sedan's point of impact was the center front end, while the e-scooter was struck at the center back end. The e-scooter driver was wearing a helmet, but the report does not list this as a contributing factor. No other driver errors or victim actions were noted in the data.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4566766 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-13
Sedan Hits Bicyclist on Crescent Street

A sedan turning left struck a southbound bicyclist on Crescent Street. The cyclist was partially ejected and suffered knee and lower leg injuries. The driver failed to yield right-of-way. The bicyclist wore a helmet and remained conscious after the crash.

According to the police report, a sedan making a left turn collided with a bicyclist traveling south on Crescent Street. The bicyclist, a 32-year-old woman, was partially ejected and sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, resulting in contusions and bruises. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor attributed to the driver of the sedan. The bicyclist was wearing a helmet at the time of the crash and remained conscious after the impact. The sedan's left front bumper and the bike's center front end were damaged in the collision.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4564876 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-13
Motorscooter Driver Ejected on Queensboro Bridge

A 39-year-old man riding a motorscooter was ejected on the Queensboro Bridge. He suffered fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The crash happened while he was traveling westbound, injured but conscious.

According to the police report, a 39-year-old male motorscooter driver was injured and ejected from his vehicle on the Queensboro Bridge. He sustained fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors to the crash. The driver was wearing a helmet at the time. The vehicle was traveling straight ahead westbound when the collision occurred. The crash caused unspecified vehicle damage and impact to an unspecified point on the vehicle. The driver was licensed in New York and was the sole occupant of the motorscooter.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4556103 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-13
Bicyclists Collide Head-On at Queens Plaza North

Two men on bikes crashed head-on on Queens Plaza North. Both went straight. One rider, 50, suffered shoulder and arm injuries, bleeding, and shock. Police cite driver inattention for both. No helmets reported.

According to the police report, two male bicyclists collided head-on while traveling west on Queens Plaza North. Both were going straight when their bikes struck each other's front quarter panels. One rider, age 50, was injured in the shoulder and upper arm, with minor bleeding and shock. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors for both bicyclists. No other errors or factors were noted. Neither rider wore a helmet. The crash caused injury but no ejection.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4554263 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-13
Sedan Hits Bicyclist on 37 Avenue Queens

A sedan struck a 29-year-old male bicyclist on 37 Avenue in Queens. The cyclist suffered full-body injuries and minor bleeding. The crash involved driver distraction and disregard for traffic controls. Both vehicles had front-end damage.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling west and a bicycle traveling north collided head-on on 37 Avenue in Queens. The bicyclist, a 29-year-old man, was injured with full-body trauma and minor bleeding. The report cites driver errors including 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The sedan and bike both sustained center front-end damage. The bicyclist was not ejected but experienced shock from the impact.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4553614 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-13
Gonzalez Supports Safety Boosting Transit and Protected Bike Lanes

StreetsPAC called for voters to oust State Sen. Kevin Parker. They backed Kaegan Mays-Williams for her push on protected bike lanes and bus network redesign. Parker ignored safety questions. StreetsPAC praised other candidates who fight for safer streets and transit.

On August 9, 2022, StreetsPAC, New York City's safe streets political action committee, issued an endorsement urging Central Brooklyn voters to retire State Sen. Kevin Parker. The group backed Kaegan Mays-Williams, citing her support for redesigning Brooklyn's bus network and expanding protected bike lanes. StreetsPAC Executive Director Eric McClure said, 'She supports redesigning Brooklyn's bus network to simplify routes and speed commutes.' Parker did not respond to StreetsPAC's request for information and has a record of negative incidents. Mays-Williams stressed the need for dependable public transit and safer cycling. StreetsPAC also highlighted the safety records of Andrew Gounardes, Angel Vasquez, Jabori Brisport, Rajiv Gowda, Christian Amato, and Kristen Gonzalez, noting their support for speed cameras, pedestrian and bicycle safety, and transit improvements. The endorsement signals a clear push for candidates who prioritize vulnerable road users.


Sedan Hits E-Bike on Crescent Street

A sedan turning left struck a westbound e-bike in Queens. The 20-year-old cyclist suffered knee and lower leg injuries. Police cited failure to yield right-of-way. The rider was conscious and bruised but not ejected. Damage hit front ends of both vehicles.

According to the police report, a sedan making a left turn collided with an e-bike traveling straight west on Crescent Street in Queens. The 20-year-old male cyclist was injured, sustaining contusions and trauma to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor, indicating the sedan driver did not yield to the cyclist. The cyclist was not wearing any safety equipment and was conscious after the crash. The sedan sustained damage to its left front bumper, while the e-bike was damaged at its center front end. No ejection occurred. The crash highlights the dangers cyclists face when drivers fail to yield during turns.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4553337 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-13
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Motorcycle and SUV Collide on Northern Boulevard

A motorcycle with two riders struck an SUV making a right turn on Northern Boulevard in Queens. Both motorcycle occupants suffered knee and lower leg injuries. The crash involved failure to yield and improper lane usage by the motorcycle driver.

According to the police report, a 2022 motorcycle traveling west collided with a 2014 SUV making a right turn on Northern Boulevard in Queens. The motorcycle carried two occupants, a 26-year-old male driver and a 24-year-old female passenger, both wearing helmets. Both suffered abrasions and injuries to their knees and lower legs. The report lists driver errors including failure to yield right-of-way and improper passing or lane usage by the motorcycle driver. The SUV driver was licensed and making a right turn at the time of impact. Neither occupant was ejected from the motorcycle. The collision caused damage to the front ends of both vehicles.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4548515 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-13
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Two Bicyclists Collide on Queens Plaza North

Two bicyclists crashed head-on while riding west on Queens Plaza North. Both were partially ejected and suffered abrasions to knees, lower legs, and feet. The crash caused no vehicle damage. Both riders remained conscious after impact.

According to the police report, two bicyclists traveling west on Queens Plaza North collided. Both riders were partially ejected and sustained abrasions to their knees, lower legs, and feet. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors for both bicyclists. Neither bike sustained damage despite the collision. Both injured bicyclists were conscious at the scene. The report does not indicate any helmet use or other safety equipment as factors. The crash highlights the dangers of distracted riding even among vulnerable road users like cyclists.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4545141 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-13
13-Year-Old Boy Injured Playing in Queens Road

A 13-year-old boy was struck while playing in the roadway on 10 Street near 40 Avenue in Queens. He suffered a head injury and remained conscious. The crash involved confusion or error by the pedestrian. Vehicle details remain unspecified.

According to the police report, a 13-year-old male pedestrian was injured on 10 Street near 40 Avenue in Queens. The boy was playing in the roadway when the crash occurred. He sustained a head injury and was conscious at the scene. The report lists "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" as a contributing factor. No driver errors or vehicle details were specified. The pedestrian was not at an intersection at the time of the crash. No safety equipment or helmet use was noted. The vehicle involved is categorized as unspecified, with no further information on the driver or vehicle condition.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4543125 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-13
SUV Hits 11-Year-Old Playing in Queens Road

An 11-year-old girl playing in the roadway was struck by an SUV traveling west on 10 Street in Queens. She suffered bruises and injuries to her entire body. The driver showed no vehicle damage. The child was conscious after the impact.

According to the police report, an 11-year-old female pedestrian was injured while playing in the roadway on 10 Street near 40 Avenue in Queens. The vehicle involved was a Ford SUV traveling west, which struck the child with its center front end. The pedestrian suffered contusions and injuries to her entire body but remained conscious. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors, and the vehicle showed no damage. The child’s presence in the roadway was noted as 'playing in roadway,' but no fault or blame is assigned to her. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of the collision.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4543119 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-13
Alcohol-Fueled Crash Injures Rear Passenger

SUV and sedan slammed head-on on 36 Avenue. Rear passenger in SUV hurt—back pain, whiplash. Alcohol played a role. Metal twisted. Passenger strapped in, stayed conscious.

According to the police report, a Jeep SUV and a Mitsubishi sedan collided head-on on 36 Avenue in Queens. The left front bumpers of both vehicles took the hit. A 31-year-old man riding in the rear of the SUV suffered back injuries and whiplash. He was conscious and secured by a lap belt and harness. The report lists alcohol involvement and traffic control disregarded as contributing factors. No other driver errors are noted. Both drivers were licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of the crash.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4542658 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-13
S 5602
Mamdani 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.