Crash Count for Queensbridge-Ravenswood-Dutch Kills
Crashes: Collisions involving cars, bikes, and pedestrians. 1,002
All Injuries: Any injury from a reported crash. 563
Moderate: Broken bones, concussions, and other serious injuries. 136
Serious: Life-altering injuries: amputations, paralysis, severe trauma. 1
Deaths: Lives lost to traffic violence. 4
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Jun 7, 2025
Who’s Injuring and Killing Pedestrians in Queensbridge-Ravenswood-Dutch Kills?
SUVs/Cars 24 0 0 Motos/Mopeds 5 0 0 Bikes 1 0 0 Trucks/Buses 1 0 0

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.

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Traffic Safety Timeline for Queensbridge-Ravenswood-Dutch Kills

Sedan Rear-Ends Moped on 28 Street

A sedan struck a moped from behind on 28 Street in Queens. The moped driver, a 21-year-old man, suffered knee and lower leg injuries. The sedan was slowing when the crash happened. The moped rider was conscious and wearing a helmet.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on 28 Street slowed or stopped and was rear-ended by a moped also traveling south. The collision occurred at the right front quarter panel of the sedan and the center front end of the moped. The moped driver, a 21-year-old male occupant, sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, resulting in contusions and bruises. He was conscious and wearing a helmet at the time. The report lists "Following Too Closely" as a contributing factor, indicating the sedan driver failed to maintain a safe distance. No other driver errors or victim actions were noted.


Two E-Bikes Collide at Queens Plaza North

Two e-bikes crashed at Queens Plaza North. A 23-year-old male driver was ejected and injured, suffering knee and lower leg trauma. Both bikes sustained front and side damage. The crash left one rider bruised and shaken but conscious.

According to the police report, two e-bikes collided at Queens Plaza North in Queens. The 23-year-old male driver of one e-bike was ejected and sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, resulting in contusions and bruises. The report notes the point of impact as the center front end of one bike and the left side doors of the other. Both vehicles were damaged accordingly. No contributing factors or driver errors were listed in the report. The injured rider was not wearing any safety equipment. The crash involved two single-occupant e-bikes traveling west and north, respectively, with one going straight ahead before impact.


SUV Left Turn Hits Northbound Bicyclist

A 43-year-old man on a bike was ejected and injured in Queens. The SUV struck him head-on while making a left turn. The bicyclist suffered abrasions and lower leg injuries. The driver failed to yield right-of-way.

According to the police report, a 43-year-old male bicyclist traveling north on Crescent Street was struck by a southbound SUV making a left turn. The collision occurred at the center front ends of both vehicles. The bicyclist was ejected and sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as a contributing factor by the driver of the SUV. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The driver was licensed and operating a 2014 Lincoln SUV. The crash highlights the dangers posed by drivers failing to yield to vulnerable road users.


Moped Strikes Pedestrian Crossing Queens Street

A 52-year-old man crossing outside a crosswalk in Queens was hit by a moped traveling west. The rider showed no damage to the vehicle but failed to pay attention. The pedestrian suffered a fractured, dislocated face and remained conscious.

According to the police report, a moped traveling west on 36 Avenue in Queens struck a 52-year-old male pedestrian who was crossing outside a crosswalk. The pedestrian sustained a fractured and dislocated facial injury but remained conscious. The report lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as a contributing factor to the crash. The moped showed no vehicle damage and was moving straight ahead at the time of impact. No other driver errors or victim factors were noted. The pedestrian was not at an intersection and was crossing without a signal. The crash highlights the dangers posed by distracted drivers to vulnerable road users.


Queens Sedans Collide Southbound on 21st Street

Two sedans collided head-to-rear on southbound 21st Street in Queens. The female driver of the rear vehicle suffered a concussion and head injury. Police cited driver inattention as a contributing factor. Both vehicles sustained center-end damage.

According to the police report, two sedans traveling southbound on 21st Street in Queens collided when the rear vehicle struck the right rear bumper of the front vehicle. The female driver of the rear sedan, age 43, was injured with a concussion and head trauma. She was conscious and wearing a lap belt at the time. The report lists driver inattention or distraction as the contributing factor to the crash. Both vehicles were going straight ahead before impact. The rear sedan sustained damage to the center back end, while the front sedan was damaged at the center front end. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.


Unlicensed Taxi Driver Hits Parked Vehicles

A taxi driver, unlicensed and under the influence, crashed into multiple parked cars on 36 Avenue in Queens. The impact injured the driver, a 61-year-old man, who suffered neck pain and incoherence. The taxi struck the right rear quarter panel, damaging side doors.

According to the police report, a taxi driver in Queens collided with several parked vehicles on 36 Avenue. The driver, a 61-year-old man, was injured with neck pain and was incoherent at the scene. The report lists alcohol involvement and unlicensed driving as contributing factors. The taxi struck the right rear quarter panel of the vehicle, causing damage to the right side doors. The driver was restrained by a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. No other occupants or pedestrians were involved. The crash highlights driver errors including operating a vehicle while unlicensed and under the influence of alcohol.


Moped Strikes Pedestrian Crossing Queens Avenue

A moped traveling east on 41 Avenue hit a 33-year-old man crossing the street. The pedestrian suffered fractures and dislocations to his knee and lower leg. Police cited unsafe speed and failure to yield as factors in the crash.

According to the police report, a moped moving straight ahead on 41 Avenue in Queens struck a pedestrian crossing at an intersection. The 33-year-old man sustained serious injuries including fractures and dislocations to his knee and lower leg. The report lists driver errors as failure to yield right-of-way and unsafe speed. The point of impact was the center front end of the moped. The pedestrian was in shock and injured but not ejected. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted in the report.


E-Bike Rider Ejected in Queens Sedan Collision

A 36-year-old male e-bike rider was ejected and fractured his shoulder after a collision with a northbound sedan making a right turn on Northern Boulevard. The rider was not wearing safety equipment. The sedan struck the bike’s front center, injuring the cyclist severely.

According to the police report, a 36-year-old male bicyclist riding an e-bike westbound on Northern Boulevard was struck by a northbound sedan making a right turn. The collision impacted the e-bike’s center front and the sedan’s right front quarter panel. The bicyclist was ejected and suffered a fractured, dislocated shoulder. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but notes no safety equipment was worn by the bicyclist. The sedan driver was licensed and operating the vehicle while making a right turn. No explicit driver errors such as failure to yield are recorded, but the collision occurred during the sedan’s turn. The bicyclist’s injuries were severe, and he remained conscious after the crash.


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.


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.


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.


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.


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.


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.


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.


Two Bicyclists Collide on Queens Plaza North

Two male bicyclists traveling west collided head-on on Queens Plaza North. Both were going straight when they struck each other’s front quarter panels. One rider, 50, suffered a shoulder and upper arm injury with minor bleeding and shock. No helmets reported.

According to the police report, two bicyclists collided on Queens Plaza North while both were traveling westbound straight ahead. The crash involved impact to the left front quarter panel of one bike and the right front quarter panel of the other. One bicyclist, a 50-year-old male, was injured with shoulder and upper arm trauma, minor bleeding, and shock. Both drivers were male and riding without helmets. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors for both riders. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted. The collision caused injury but no ejections.


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.


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.


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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.


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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.