Crash Count for Corona
Crashes: Collisions involving cars, bikes, and pedestrians. 1,387
All Injuries: Any injury from a reported crash. 677
Moderate: Broken bones, concussions, and other serious injuries. 101
Serious: Life-altering injuries: amputations, paralysis, severe trauma. 8
Deaths: Lives lost to traffic violence. 3
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Aug 2, 2025

Who’s Injuring and Killing Pedestrians in Corona?

Corona Bleeds: Kids Hurt, Leaders Stall, Streets Kill

Corona Bleeds: Kids Hurt, Leaders Stall, Streets Kill

Corona: Jan 1, 2022 - Aug 5, 2025

The Toll in Corona

The streets of Corona do not forgive. Since 2022, three people have died and 676 have been injured in crashes here. Eight were left with injuries so serious they may never walk the same. The dead do not speak. The wounded carry the story in their bodies.

Just last month, a man on foot was struck by an SUV on 108th Street. He was left incoherent, bleeding in the road. The crash report lists “view obstructed” and “driver inattention” as causes. The driver kept going straight. The pedestrian did not (NYC Open Data).

A cyclist, 27, was crushed in April. A sedan making a U-turn failed to yield. The cyclist survived, but the injuries were severe. The car kept moving. The bike did not (NYC Open Data).

Children are not spared. In the last year, 16 children were hurt on Corona’s streets. One was seriously injured. The numbers do not lie. They only count.

Who Pays the Price

Cars and SUVs do most of the harm. Out of all pedestrian injuries and deaths, SUVs and cars are behind 160 cases. Trucks and buses add 13 more. Motorcycles and mopeds, 19. Bikes, six. The pattern is clear. The danger is heavy and fast.

The city’s own data shows the same story, year after year. “Police are now trying to determine the cause of the crash,” a recent report said after three were hurt in a police cruiser collision. The cause is always the same: speed, size, and a moment’s inattention.

What Leaders Do—and Don’t

Corona’s leaders have voted to extend school speed zones. They have backed bills to curb repeat speeders with speed-limiting devices. But the pace is slow. The bodies pile up faster than the reforms.

Senator Ramos called for a citywide strategy that prioritizes safety through design. She demanded more crossing guards after two children died: “You would think that this is one of the most basic ways to protect the safety of our children. And yet that seems like an insurmountable task.”

But the streets do not wait.

The Next Step Is Yours

Call your council member. Call your senator. Demand a 20 mph speed limit. Demand protected crossings. Demand action before another child’s name becomes a number.

No more waiting. No more counting bodies. The time to act is now.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does Corona sit politically?
Corona belongs to borough Queens, community board Queens CB4, city council district District 21, assembly district AD 39 and state senate district SD 13.
What types of vehicles caused injuries and deaths to pedestrians in Corona?
Cars and SUVs caused 160 injuries and deaths. Trucks and buses caused 13. Motorcycles and mopeds caused 19. Bikes caused 6. The majority of harm comes from cars, SUVs, and trucks.
Are these crashes just 'accidents'?
No. The data shows patterns—speed, inattention, heavy vehicles. These are preventable with better design and enforcement.
What can local politicians do to stop traffic violence?
They can lower speed limits, fund protected crossings, install speed cameras, and redesign streets to protect people, not cars. They can pass and enforce laws that target repeat dangerous drivers.
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.
How many children have been hurt in Corona crashes recently?
In the last 12 months, 16 children were injured in traffic crashes in Corona. One suffered serious injuries.
What recent steps have leaders taken for street safety?
Local leaders voted to extend school speed zones and backed bills to require speed-limiting devices for repeat speeders. Some have called for more crossing guards and safer street design.

Citations

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Other Representatives

Catalina Cruz
Assembly Member Catalina Cruz
District 39
District Office:
41-40 Junction Blvd., Corona, NY 11368
Legislative Office:
Room 652, Legislative Office Building, Albany, NY 12248
Francisco Moya
Council Member Francisco Moya
District 21
District Office:
106-01 Corona Avenue, Corona, NY 11368
718-651-1917
Legislative Office:
250 Broadway, Suite 1768, New York, NY 10007
212-788-6862
Jessica Ramos
State Senator Jessica Ramos
District 13
District Office:
74-09 37th Ave. Suite 302, Jackson Heights, NY 11372
Legislative Office:
Room 307, Legislative Office Building, Albany, NY 12247
Other Geographies

Corona Corona sits in Queens, Precinct 110, District 21, AD 39, SD 13, Queens CB4.

See also
Boroughs
City Council Districts
Community Boards
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State Senate Districts

Traffic Safety Timeline for Corona

E-Bike Strikes Pedestrian in Queens

A 51-year-old woman was hit by an e-bike on Roosevelt Avenue in Queens. She suffered bruises and upper leg injuries. The pedestrian was conscious and injured outside an intersection. No driver errors or contributing factors were reported.

According to the police report, an e-bike collided with a 51-year-old female pedestrian on Roosevelt Avenue in Queens. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to her hip and upper leg but remained conscious. The crash occurred away from an intersection. The report lists no contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. No safety equipment or helmet use was noted. The pedestrian was injured but not ejected from the scene. The e-bike had no occupants other than the driver, whose details were not provided. The incident highlights the dangers pedestrians face from e-bikes even without clear driver fault.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4560577 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-09
Bicyclist Ejected in Queens SUV Collision

A 20-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and suffered a head injury after a collision with an SUV on 108 Street in Queens. The cyclist was unconscious with a concussion and was not wearing a helmet. The SUV struck the bike’s front left side.

According to the police report, a 20-year-old male bicyclist traveling south on 108 Street was struck by a northbound SUV. The point of impact was the SUV’s left front bumper and the bike’s center front end. The bicyclist was ejected and sustained a head injury resulting in unconsciousness and a concussion. The report lists no specific driver errors but notes unspecified contributing factors for the bicyclist. The cyclist was not wearing a helmet. Multiple parked vehicles were damaged nearby, but the collision involved only the SUV and the bike. The bicyclist’s injury severity was classified as serious.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4561781 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-09
Sedan Backing Strikes Pedestrian Queens Crosswalk

A sedan backing north on 98 Street hit a 48-year-old woman crossing at a marked crosswalk. She suffered bruises and upper leg injuries. The driver backed unsafely and drove at an unsafe speed. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling north on 98 Street in Queens was backing when it struck a 48-year-old female pedestrian crossing at a marked crosswalk. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to her hip and upper leg but remained conscious. The report lists the driver's errors as "Backing Unsafely" and "Unsafe Speed." The point of impact was the center back end of the vehicle. No safety equipment or signals from the pedestrian were noted as contributing factors. The crash highlights the dangers of unsafe backing maneuvers combined with excessive speed in areas with pedestrian crossings.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4555152 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-09
Sedan U-Turn Strikes Southwest-Bound Bicyclist

A sedan making a U-turn hit a bicyclist traveling southwest on National Street in Queens. The 18-year-old cyclist suffered upper arm injuries and minor bleeding. Police cited driver inattention as the cause. The cyclist was not ejected and was in shock.

According to the police report, a sedan making a U-turn collided with a bicyclist traveling southwest on National Street in Queens. The 18-year-old male bicyclist sustained injuries to his shoulder and upper arm, with minor bleeding reported. The cyclist was not ejected from his bike and was in shock at the scene. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors to the crash. The sedan's point of impact was the left front quarter panel, while the bike was struck at its center front end. No other contributing factors or safety equipment details were specified.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4549063 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-09
Sedan Hits E-Bike on Queens 97 Place

A Jeep sedan struck an 18-year-old e-bike rider on 97 Place in Queens. The rider suffered bruises and injuries to his knee and lower leg. The driver showed signs of distraction and ignored traffic controls. The e-bike rider was conscious and not ejected.

According to the police report, a 2017 Jeep sedan traveling north on 97 Place collided with an 18-year-old male e-bike rider traveling west. The e-bike driver sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, including contusions and bruises. The report lists driver errors as "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Traffic Control Disregarded." The sedan's front center end struck the left side doors of the e-bike. The e-bike rider was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. No safety equipment was reported for the e-bike rider. The sedan driver was licensed and female, while the e-bike rider's license status was not provided.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4548680 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-09
SUV Makes U-Turn, Injures Bicyclist in Queens

An unlicensed SUV driver made an improper U-turn on Roosevelt Avenue. The SUV struck a 25-year-old bicyclist traveling east. The cyclist was ejected and suffered a head injury and moderate burns. The crash involved driver distraction and improper lane use.

According to the police report, a 2015 SUV driven by an unlicensed male driver was making a U-turn on Roosevelt Avenue in Queens when it collided head-on with a bicyclist traveling straight east. The bicyclist, a 25-year-old man, was ejected and sustained a head injury and moderate burns. The report lists driver errors including turning improperly and driver inattention or distraction. The bicyclist also contributed factors of turning improperly and improper lane usage. The SUV had three occupants, and the point of impact was the center front end of both vehicles. The cyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The crash highlights the dangers of improper turning maneuvers and distracted driving.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4548908 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-09
Motorcycle Ejected Driver Hits Sedan on Roosevelt Ave

A motorcycle turning left collided with a sedan going straight on Roosevelt Avenue in Queens. The motorcyclist was ejected and suffered head injuries and bruises. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage. The driver was in shock at the scene.

According to the police report, a 38-year-old male motorcyclist was making a left turn on Roosevelt Avenue when his motorcycle struck the left front bumper of a sedan traveling eastbound. The motorcyclist was ejected from the vehicle and sustained head injuries and contusions. The sedan driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The motorcycle sustained center front end damage, and the sedan had damage to its left front bumper. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not specify driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The motorcyclist was wearing a helmet at the time of the crash. No pedestrian involvement was reported.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4547190 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-09
Motorcycle Collides With Left-Turning Truck in Queens

A motorcycle struck a pick-up truck making a left turn on 111 Street near 51 Avenue. The motorcycle driver suffered a concussion and injuries to his entire body. Police cited driver inattention as a contributing factor. No helmet was worn.

According to the police report, a 30-year-old male motorcycle driver traveling south on 111 Street collided with a westbound pick-up truck making a left turn. The motorcycle impacted the truck's right front bumper, damaging the left front quarter panel of the motorcycle. The motorcyclist was injured with a concussion and injuries to his entire body but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report lists driver inattention or distraction as the contributing factor. The motorcycle driver was not wearing any safety equipment. The truck driver was licensed in Maryland and the motorcycle driver was licensed in New York. The crash occurred in Queens near 51 Avenue.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4539391 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-09
Unlicensed Scooter Driver Injured in Queens Crash

A scooter driver making a left turn collided with a parked BMW on Alstyne Avenue. The scooter struck the sedan’s front left bumper. The rider suffered knee and lower leg injuries but remained conscious. The sedan was unoccupied at the time.

According to the police report, a scooter driver, unlicensed and traveling south, was making a left turn on Alstyne Avenue in Queens when the scooter collided with a parked BMW sedan. The point of impact was the scooter’s front center and the sedan’s left front bumper. The scooter driver, a 43-year-old man, sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot but was not ejected and remained conscious. The sedan was unoccupied and stationary before the crash. The report lists "Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle" as a contributing factor, indicating driver error related to situational awareness or response. No other contributing factors were specified.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4535564 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-09
Unlicensed E-Bike Hits 5-Year-Old Pedestrian

A 5-year-old boy was struck by an unlicensed e-bike traveling south on National Street in Queens. The child suffered facial abrasions while crossing outside a crosswalk. The e-bike's left front bumper made impact. The boy remained conscious at the scene.

According to the police report, an unlicensed male driver on an e-bike was traveling straight south on National Street in Queens when he struck a 5-year-old male pedestrian. The child was crossing outside a crosswalk and suffered abrasions to his face. The point of impact was the e-bike's left front bumper, which sustained damage. The pedestrian was conscious and injured but not ejected. The report lists no contributing factors for the pedestrian but notes the driver was unlicensed. No other driver errors or victim equipment factors were recorded.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4534903 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-09
Cyclist Thrown After Striking Parked SUV in Queens

A man on a bike slammed into a parked SUV on 104th Street. His body flew. His arm split open. Blood spilled onto the street. He lay conscious, bleeding, as the SUV stood still. No helmet. No warning. The street stayed silent.

A 40-year-old man riding a bike crashed into a parked SUV near 46th Avenue and 104th Street in Queens. According to the police report, 'A man on a bike hit a parked SUV. His body flew. His arm split open. Blood poured. No helmet. No warning. The SUV stood still. He lay in the street, conscious, and bleeding.' The cyclist suffered severe bleeding and arm injuries. No contributing driver errors were listed in the data. The SUV was parked and undamaged. The report notes the cyclist was not wearing a helmet, but no helmet use was listed as a contributing factor. No other injuries were reported.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4534363 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-09
S 5602
Cruz 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.


A 8936
Ramos votes yes to require safer complete street designs, improving safety.

Albany passed A 8936. Cities get more state cash if they build complete streets. Lawmakers want safer roads. The bill sailed through both chambers. Money now follows safety.

Bill A 8936, titled 'Relates to complete street design features and funding of construction and improvements at a municipalities' expense,' passed the Assembly on May 23, 2022, and the Senate on June 1, 2022. The bill boosts state funding for transportation projects when municipalities add complete street features. Assemblymember Fahy led as primary sponsor, joined by Hunter, Seawright, Woerner, and others. The Assembly and Senate both voted yes, with broad support. The law aims to push cities to design streets for everyone—pedestrians, cyclists, and drivers—by tying state dollars to safety upgrades.


S 5602
Ramos 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.


S 5602
Cruz 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.


S 5602
Ramos 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.


A 8936
CRUZ co-sponsors bill boosting street safety with complete street requirements.

Albany passed A 8936. Cities get more state cash if they build complete streets. Lawmakers want safer roads. The bill sailed through both chambers. Money now follows safety.

Bill A 8936, titled 'Relates to complete street design features and funding of construction and improvements at a municipalities' expense,' passed the Assembly on May 23, 2022, and the Senate on June 1, 2022. The bill boosts state funding for transportation projects when municipalities add complete street features. Assemblymember Fahy led as primary sponsor, joined by Hunter, Seawright, Woerner, and others. The Assembly and Senate both voted yes, with broad support. The law aims to push cities to design streets for everyone—pedestrians, cyclists, and drivers—by tying state dollars to safety upgrades.


A 8936
Cruz votes yes to require safer complete street designs, improving safety.

Albany passed A 8936. Cities get more state cash if they build complete streets. Lawmakers want safer roads. The bill sailed through both chambers. Money now follows safety.

Bill A 8936, titled 'Relates to complete street design features and funding of construction and improvements at a municipalities' expense,' passed the Assembly on May 23, 2022, and the Senate on June 1, 2022. The bill boosts state funding for transportation projects when municipalities add complete street features. Assemblymember Fahy led as primary sponsor, joined by Hunter, Seawright, Woerner, and others. The Assembly and Senate both voted yes, with broad support. The law aims to push cities to design streets for everyone—pedestrians, cyclists, and drivers—by tying state dollars to safety upgrades.


A 8936
Cruz votes yes to require safer complete street designs, improving safety.

Albany passed A 8936. Cities get more state cash if they build complete streets. Lawmakers want safer roads. The bill sailed through both chambers. Money now follows safety.

Bill A 8936, titled 'Relates to complete street design features and funding of construction and improvements at a municipalities' expense,' passed the Assembly on May 23, 2022, and the Senate on June 1, 2022. The bill boosts state funding for transportation projects when municipalities add complete street features. Assemblymember Fahy led as primary sponsor, joined by Hunter, Seawright, Woerner, and others. The Assembly and Senate both voted yes, with broad support. The law aims to push cities to design streets for everyone—pedestrians, cyclists, and drivers—by tying state dollars to safety upgrades.


S 1078
Cruz votes yes, boosting driver education and improving street safety.

Senate and Assembly passed S 1078. New drivers must now learn how to avoid hitting people on foot or bike. Law aims to cut crashes at the root—before drivers get the keys.

Bill S 1078, introduced in the Senate on April 27, 2021, requires pedestrian and bicyclist safety instruction in the drivers pre-licensing course. The bill moved through committee and passed the Senate and Assembly, with key votes on May 20, 2021, February 1, 2022, May 16, 2022, and May 23, 2022. The matter summary reads: 'Requires instruction in pedestrian and bicyclist safety as part of the drivers pre-licensing course.' Primary sponsor: Senator Gounardes, joined by Bailey, Biaggi, Brisport, Cleare, Comrie, and others. The measure targets driver ignorance, a root cause of deadly crashes, by putting vulnerable road users at the center of driver education.