Crash Count for Sunnyside
Crashes: Collisions involving cars, bikes, and pedestrians. 1,974
All Injuries: Any injury from a reported crash. 1,225
Moderate: Broken bones, concussions, and other serious injuries. 169
Serious: Life-altering injuries: amputations, paralysis, severe trauma. 19
Deaths: Lives lost to traffic violence. 5
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Aug 1, 2025

Who’s Injuring and Killing Pedestrians in Sunnyside?

Sunnyside Bleeds While City Sleeps: Drop the Speed, Save a Life

Sunnyside: Jan 1, 2022 - Jun 4, 2025

The Numbers Behind the Names

Five dead. Seventeen seriously hurt. In Sunnyside, from 2022 to June 2025, the numbers keep coming. They do not slow. They do not care. In the last twelve months alone, three people died. Four were left with injuries that will not heal. One was a child. One was old enough to remember the city before cars ruled it. See the data.

Over 1,000 people injured. The wounds are not just numbers. They are broken legs, crushed skulls, lives split open on the street. The youngest was under 18. The oldest was over 75. No one is spared.

The Machines That Kill

Cars and trucks did most of the damage. They killed. They maimed. They left families to pick up what was left. Motorcycles and mopeds tore through flesh and bone. Bikes, too, left their mark, but the weight of steel and speed falls hardest from the biggest machines.

What Has Been Done—And What Hasn’t

The city talks of Vision Zero. They say every life matters. They point to new laws—like Sammy’s Law, which lets the city lower speed limits. But in Sunnyside, the speed stays the same. The city has the power to drop the limit to 20 mph. They have not used it. demand action.

Speed cameras work. They cut speeding by more than half where installed. But the law that keeps them running is always at risk. Albany drags its feet. The city waits. People die.

The Cost of Delay

Every day without action is another day someone does not come home. The city has the tools. The leaders have the power. What they lack is urgency.

Call your council member. Call the mayor. Demand a 20 mph speed limit. Demand more cameras. Demand streets that do not bleed. Take action now.

Citations

Citations
  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4681105 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-04

Other Representatives

Claire Valdez
Assembly Member Claire Valdez
District 37
District Office:
45-10 Skillman Ave. 1st Floor, Sunnyside, NY 11104
Legislative Office:
Room 427, 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
Michael Gianaris
State Senator Michael Gianaris
District 12
District Office:
22-07 45th St. Suite 1008, Astoria, NY 11105
Legislative Office:
Albany, NY 12247
Other Geographies

Sunnyside Sunnyside sits in Queens, Precinct 108, District 26, AD 37, SD 12, Queens CB2.

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State Senate Districts

Traffic Safety Timeline for Sunnyside

Taxi Rear-Ends SUV on Queens Boulevard

A taxi slammed into the rear left of an SUV on Queens Boulevard. The right rear passenger in the SUV suffered a head injury and whiplash. The crash happened at night. The passenger was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness.

According to the police report, a taxi traveling east on Queens Boulevard collided with the left rear bumper of an SUV also traveling east. The impact injured a 27-year-old female occupant in the right rear seat of the SUV. She sustained a head injury and complained of whiplash but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report lists "Following Too Closely" as a contributing factor, indicating the taxi driver failed to maintain a safe distance behind the SUV. Both drivers were licensed men. The injured passenger was secured with a lap belt and harness. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4523030 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-08
Truck Rear-Ends SUV on Long Island Expressway

A tractor truck slammed into the right side of an SUV on the Long Island Expressway in Queens. The SUV driver, a 28-year-old man, suffered neck injuries and whiplash. The crash happened late at night amid driver distraction and tailgating.

According to the police report, a tractor truck traveling east collided with the right side doors of a northbound SUV on the Long Island Expressway in Queens. The SUV driver, a 28-year-old man, was injured with neck trauma and whiplash but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists driver errors including Following Too Closely and Driver Inattention/Distraction as contributing factors. The truck struck the SUV’s right side with its center front end. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted. The crash involved licensed drivers from Indiana and New Jersey, with the SUV driver alone in his vehicle.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4519474 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-08
Sedan Hits Passenger, Causes Arm Injury

A sedan traveling west on Laurel Hill Boulevard struck its front passenger. The passenger suffered a contusion to the elbow and lower arm. The driver was inattentive and distracted. The vehicle's front center end was damaged in the crash.

According to the police report, a 2017 sedan traveling west on Laurel Hill Boulevard crashed, impacting the front center end of the vehicle. The front passenger, a 36-year-old man, was injured with a contusion to his elbow and lower arm. He was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The vehicle had two occupants and was going straight ahead at the time of the crash. The damage was centered on the front end of the sedan. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4515953 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-08
E-Scooter Rider Injured in Queens Collision

An e-scooter rider struck the back of a sedan on Greenpoint Avenue in Queens. The rider suffered a head contusion but was conscious and not ejected. The sedan showed no damage. Driver inattention caused the crash.

According to the police report, a 34-year-old male e-scooter driver traveling east on Greenpoint Avenue collided with the rear of a westbound sedan. The e-scooter rider sustained a head injury classified as a contusion and remained conscious. The sedan showed no damage. The report lists driver inattention or distraction as the contributing factor. No other contributing factors were specified. The e-scooter driver was not wearing any safety equipment. The sedan driver’s license status and identity were not provided. The collision occurred with the e-scooter impacting the center back end of the sedan. The rider was not ejected from the vehicle.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4513288 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-08
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SUV Rear-Ends Sedan on Queens Boulevard

An SUV changed lanes and struck a stopped sedan on Queens Boulevard. Both drivers suffered injuries. The SUV driver was distracted. The sedan driver was stopped. Both men wore seat belts. Impact damaged the front of the SUV and rear of the sedan.

According to the police report, a 2020 SUV traveling east on Queens Boulevard changed lanes and rear-ended a 2021 sedan stopped in traffic. Both drivers, men aged 39 and 37, were injured. The SUV driver suffered upper arm and shoulder injuries and was in shock. The sedan driver sustained facial injuries and minor bleeding, also in shock. Both drivers were wearing lap belts and harnesses and were not ejected. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor for the SUV driver. The sedan driver had no specified contributing factors. The collision caused damage to the SUV's center front end and the sedan's left rear bumper.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4508812 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-08
S 3897
Gianaris votes yes to require safer complete street designs, improving safety.

Senate passed S 3897. More state cash flows to cities that build complete streets. Lawmakers push for safer roads. Pedestrians and cyclists get a shot at survival.

Bill S 3897 cleared the Senate committee on March 2, 2022, with a final vote on May 25, 2022. The bill, titled 'Relates to complete street design features and funding of construction and improvements at a municipalities' expense,' boosts state funding for transportation projects when cities add complete street features. Senator Kennedy sponsored the bill. Senators including Cooney, Gallivan, Kaminsky, Kaplan, Liu, and others voted yes. The measure aims to tie state money to safer street design, pushing municipalities to build roads that protect people outside cars.


S 5130
Gianaris votes yes, boosting street safety and access for everyone.

Senate passed S 5130. The bill pushes complete street design. It aims for safe access for all. Pedestrians and cyclists get a shot at safer roads. The vote was split, but the bill moved forward.

Senate bill S 5130, titled 'Enables safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles,' passed committee votes on March 2 and May 16, 2022. Senator Kennedy sponsored the bill. Support came from members like Jeremy Cooney, Anna Kaplan, and John Liu. Dissent came from Patrick Gallivan and Susan Serino. The bill pushes cities to design roads for everyone—pedestrians, cyclists, and drivers. It marks a shift from car-first planning. The measure aims to cut risk for people outside cars. Full vote details and text are at the New York Senate website.


Queens Sedans Collide on 43 Avenue

Two sedans crashed on 43 Avenue in Queens. One driver made a left turn into the path of another going straight. The front passenger in the struck vehicle suffered back injuries and shock. Both drivers were distracted at impact.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on 43 Avenue in Queens. One driver was making a left turn while the other was traveling straight ahead. The collision occurred at the left front bumper of the turning vehicle and the right front quarter panel of the other. The front passenger in the sedan going straight was injured, suffering back pain and shock. The passenger was restrained with a lap belt and harness. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors for both drivers. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4504062 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-08
Sedan Hits E-Scooter on Queens Boulevard

A sedan turning right struck an eastbound e-scooter on Queens Boulevard. The e-scooter driver, 23, suffered knee and lower leg injuries. Both vehicles hit front center. Driver distraction caused the crash. The rider was conscious and bruised.

According to the police report, a sedan making a right turn collided with an eastbound e-scooter on Queens Boulevard in Queens. The e-scooter driver, a 23-year-old male, was injured with contusions to his knee and lower leg but was conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor for the crash. The sedan's front center impacted the e-scooter's front center. The e-scooter driver was not ejected and wore no safety equipment. The sedan driver was licensed and traveling northwest. The crash caused visible damage to both vehicles' front ends.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4501694 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-08
Tractor Truck Slams Sedan on Greenpoint Avenue

A tractor truck struck a stopped sedan’s left side on Greenpoint Avenue. The sedan driver, 43, suffered abdominal and pelvic injuries. Police cite driver inattention, distraction, and inexperience as causes.

According to the police report, a westbound tractor truck hit the left side doors of a sedan stopped in traffic on Greenpoint Avenue near Review Avenue. The sedan’s driver, a 43-year-old man, suffered abdominal and pelvic injuries and was in shock. The report lists driver inattention, distraction, and inexperience as contributing factors for the sedan driver, who held only a permit. The truck driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The impact damaged the sedan’s left side and the truck’s right front bumper. No ejections occurred. The sedan driver was restrained by a lap belt and harness. The crash resulted from driver errors including inattention, distraction, and inexperience.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4495168 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-08
Queens Sedan Collision Injures Rear Passenger

Two sedans collided on 43 Street in Queens. One driver made a left turn while the other went straight. A 25-year-old female rear passenger suffered a head contusion. The crash involved driver distraction and an unlicensed driver behind the wheel.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on 43 Street in Queens. One vehicle was traveling eastbound going straight, while the other was making a left turn westbound. The driver making the left turn was unlicensed. The crash caused injury to a 25-year-old female rear passenger, who sustained a head contusion and was conscious at the scene. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The impact occurred at the left front bumper of the eastbound sedan and the center front end of the westbound sedan. No ejections were reported. The injured passenger was not using any safety equipment.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4492916 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-08