Crash Count for Corona
Crashes: Collisions involving cars, bikes, and pedestrians. 1,383
All Injuries: Any injury from a reported crash. 673
Moderate: Broken bones, concussions, and other serious injuries. 100
Serious: Life-altering injuries: amputations, paralysis, severe trauma. 8
Deaths: Lives lost to traffic violence. 3
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Jul 26, 2025

Who’s Injuring and Killing Pedestrians in Corona?

Corona Bleeds: Three Dead, Hundreds Hurt—Who Will Stop the Killing?

Corona: Jan 1, 2022 - Jun 4, 2025

The Toll in Corona

Three dead. Seven with life-changing wounds. In Corona, the street is a wound that never closes. From 2022 to June 2025, 1,266 crashes tore through this neighborhood. 612 people were hurt.

A 49-year-old man, walking where there was no crosswalk, was crushed by a sedan and an SUV on Grand Central Parkway. A 36-year-old moped rider died on 97th Street, his body thrown, his helmet useless. A 43-year-old woman died in the back seat of an SUV, distraction listed as the cause. An 8-year-old girl, crossing outside the lines, was left with deep cuts to her legs. These are not numbers. These are lives, stopped cold.

Who Bears the Brunt

Children and working-age adults take the hits. In the last year, 23 kids under 18 were injured. One was seriously hurt. For adults 25 to 44, the toll is higher: 81 injured, one dead, one left with wounds that will not heal. The street does not care who you are. It only takes.

SUVs and sedans do most of the damage. In three years, SUVs and cars killed once, left three with grave injuries, and hurt 23 more. Trucks, bikes, and mopeds add to the count, but the weight of steel and speed does the worst.

Leadership: Promises and Delays

The city says it wants zero deaths. Laws have passed. Speed cameras now run all day and night. The city can set speed limits lower, but in Corona, the pace of change is slow. The street stays the same. The bodies keep coming. There is no record here of local leaders standing in the street, demanding more. No sign of a council vote to claim the power Sammy’s Law gives. No public push for more cameras, more safe crossings, more space for people.

What Comes Next

This is not fate. This is policy. Every delay is a choice. Every injury is a failure to act. The city has the tools. The leaders have the power. The people have the right to demand more.

Call your council member. Call the mayor. Demand a 20 mph speed limit. Demand cameras that never sleep. Demand streets where children can cross and live.

Take action now.

Citations

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  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4752265 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-04

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.

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Traffic Safety Timeline for Corona

Pedestrian Injured by Ford SUV at Queens Intersection

A 30-year-old woman suffered arm injuries and shock after a collision with a Ford SUV at Roosevelt Avenue in Queens. The pedestrian was struck while in the roadway, sustaining moderate injuries without visible complaints.

According to the police report, a 30-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Roosevelt Avenue in Queens around 8:53 p.m. The pedestrian was located in the roadway when struck by a Ford SUV. The report notes the pedestrian suffered injuries to her elbow, lower arm, and hand, and was in shock. There are no listed contributing factors or driver errors cited in the report, and no visible complaints were recorded. The pedestrian’s actions are described as "Other Actions in Roadway," but no driver violations or failures are specified. The vehicle involved was a Ford SUV registered in New York, with no occupants other than the driver. The report does not indicate any helmet use or crossing signal involvement.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4769448 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Sedan Hits Moped Passenger on Waldron Street

A sedan making a right turn struck a moped traveling straight on Waldron Street in Queens. The moped passenger, hanging on outside without safety gear, suffered knee and lower leg injuries. Driver distraction was cited as a contributing factor.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 7:57 PM on Waldron Street in Queens. A 2017 sedan, traveling northeast and making a right turn, collided with a moped going straight east. The point of impact was the sedan's left front bumper and the moped's center front end. The moped carried two occupants; one passenger, a 28-year-old male riding or hanging on the outside without safety equipment, sustained internal injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor to the crash. The sedan driver was licensed and male. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors. The collision highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving and the vulnerability of moped passengers exposed outside the vehicle.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4765959 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Alcohol-Related Multi-Vehicle Collision Injures Passenger

A westbound sedan struck multiple parked vehicles on 44 Avenue in Queens, injuring a 17-year-old passenger. The crash involved alcohol, with impact focused on the left front bumper. Passenger suffered shock and injury amid chaotic vehicle damage.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 16:37 on 44 Avenue in Queens. A westbound 2021 Jeep sedan, driven by a licensed New York male driver, collided with several parked sedans. The point of impact was the left front bumper of the Jeep, which struck the center back end and right rear bumper of parked vehicles. The report cites 'Alcohol Involvement' as a contributing factor, indicating driver impairment. A 17-year-old female passenger in the Jeep was injured and experienced shock, with injury severity rated at level 3. The passenger was not ejected. No other driver errors or victim behaviors were noted in the report. The collision highlights the dangers of impaired driving and the resulting harm to vehicle occupants.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4764469 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Pedestrian Struck Crossing with Signal in Queens

A 64-year-old man crossing with the signal was hit by a vehicle’s left front bumper on 114 Street at Roosevelt Avenue. He suffered abrasions and full-body injuries but stayed conscious. The street turned dangerous in an instant.

According to the police report, a 64-year-old male pedestrian was injured at the intersection of 114 Street and Roosevelt Avenue in Queens at 11:29 p.m. The man was crossing with the signal when a vehicle struck him with its left front bumper. He sustained abrasions and injuries to his entire body, classified as injury severity level 3, but remained conscious. The report lists no contributing factors from the driver or pedestrian. The vehicle type is unspecified, and there are no details on driver actions or license status. The crash shows the danger pedestrians face, even when crossing legally.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4762576 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Ramos Demands Fully Funded Crossing Guards Amid Safety Crisis

Two children died near P.S. 127. Parents begged for help. The city stalled. Jessica Ramos backs a bill for a guard at every school corner. She calls for daylighting, scrambles, and less congestion. The city’s response: not enough. Danger remains.

On September 27, 2024, State Senator Jessica Ramos, representing Queens District 13, called for urgent action after two students were killed in traffic near P.S. 127. The matter, titled 'Queens parents struggle to get crossing guards after 2 students killed in traffic,' highlights a dire shortage: only 1,500 crossing guards citywide, down from 2,600 in 2019. Ramos supports a bill mandating a crossing guard at every school corner and urges investment in pedestrian scrambles, daylighting, and congestion reduction. She said, '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.' Ramos’s advocacy comes as parents face bureaucratic stonewalling and city officials offer piecemeal fixes. The city’s measures—stop signs, bollards, and cement blocks—fall short. Ramos demands full funding and systemic change to protect children on their way to school.


Int 1069-2024
Moya co-sponsors bill to shorten commercial vehicle parking times, safety impact neutral.

Council bill slashes legal parking time for big rigs. Ninety minutes max for tractor-trailers. Three hours for other commercial trucks. Streets clear faster. Heavy metal moves on.

Int 1069-2024, now in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, was introduced September 26, 2024. The bill reads: "reducing the maximum time commercial vehicles may park." Sponsored by Kevin C. Riley and 23 others, it limits parking to three hours for most commercial vehicles, and 90 minutes for tractor-trailers, unless signs say otherwise. The law takes effect 120 days after passage. Council aims to keep streets less clogged by oversized trucks. No safety analyst note was provided, but the bill targets long-term truck storage on city streets.


Int 0346-2024
Moya votes yes to decriminalize jaywalking, boosting pedestrian safety citywide.

Council ends jaywalking penalties. Pedestrians now cross anywhere, any time. No summons. Law strips drivers of excuses. Streets shift. Power tilts to people on foot.

Int 0346-2024, now enacted, rewrites New York’s pedestrian rules. The bill, heard by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, passed on September 26, 2024, and became law on October 26, 2024. Its title: “A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to pedestrian crossing guidelines and right of way.” Sponsored by Council Member Tiffany Cabán and co-sponsored by Narcisse, Won, Hanif, Hudson, and Restler, the law lets pedestrians cross streets anywhere, even against signals. No more tickets for crossing outside crosswalks. The Department of Transportation must educate all street users on new rights and responsibilities. The law removes a tool police used to target walkers. It shifts blame from people on foot to the system and those behind the wheel.


Moped Strikes 5-Year-Old Pedestrian in Queens

A moped traveling north on 111 Street struck a conscious 5-year-old girl, causing knee and lower leg bruises. The vehicle showed no damage. The child was not in the roadway. Driver errors remain unspecified in the police report.

According to the police report, a moped operated by a licensed male driver was traveling north on 111 Street in Queens at 19:15 when it struck a 5-year-old female pedestrian. The child sustained contusions and bruises to her knee, lower leg, and foot but remained conscious. The report notes the pedestrian was not in the roadway at the time of impact. The moped showed no damage, and the point of impact was the center front end of the vehicle. The police report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or reckless operation. Both contributing factors for the pedestrian are marked unspecified. The incident highlights a collision involving a vulnerable pedestrian and a moped with unclear driver fault.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4752376 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
SUV Strikes Eight-Year-Old Girl Crossing 111th Street

A Honda SUV hit an eight-year-old girl as she crossed 111th Street. Her foot split open. Blood pooled on the sidewalk. The SUV rolled on, unscathed. She stayed conscious, pain sharp and real, the street marked by violence.

According to the police report, a northbound Honda SUV struck an eight-year-old girl as she crossed 111th Street near 47th Avenue in Queens. The report states that the collision occurred while the girl was 'crossing, no signal, or crosswalk.' The impact caused a severe laceration to her foot, splitting it open and leaving blood on the sidewalk. The girl remained conscious after the crash, with injuries to her lower leg and foot described as 'severe lacerations.' The SUV, a 2019 Honda, showed no visible damage and continued north. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'unspecified,' offering no details about driver attentiveness or speed. The narrative centers the violence of the impact and the vulnerability of the young pedestrian, while the vehicle and its occupants were unharmed.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4752265 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
95-Year-Old Pedestrian Injured Backing Sedan Queens

A 95-year-old man was injured crossing a marked crosswalk at an intersection in Queens. A sedan backing north struck him in the hip and upper leg. The driver was licensed and unoccupied. No vehicle damage was reported.

According to the police report, a 95-year-old male pedestrian was crossing a marked crosswalk at an intersection on Martense Avenue in Queens around 6:50 PM. The pedestrian was struck in the hip and upper leg by a sedan backing north. The vehicle had no damage and was unoccupied at the time. The driver was licensed in New York. The report lists the pedestrian's contributing factors as unspecified and does not indicate any driver errors explicitly. The vehicle's pre-crash action was backing, and the point of impact was the center back end of the sedan. The pedestrian was conscious and suffered internal complaints. No helmet or crossing signal issues were noted as contributing factors.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4752076 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Taxi Backs Into Man Standing Off Road

A taxi reversed without warning at 111th Street and 55th Avenue. The cab struck a 60-year-old man’s leg as he stood off the roadway. Bone crushed. He did not cry out. The cab bore no mark. The street swallowed the pain.

According to the police report, a taxi backed up at the corner of 111th Street and 55th Avenue in Queens, striking a 60-year-old man who was standing off the road. The report states the man suffered crush injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, and was left in shock. The collision occurred at 17:57. Police cite 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Backing Unsafely' as contributing factors. The man was not in the roadway at the time of impact. The taxi showed no visible damage. The report does not list any pedestrian actions as contributing factors. The focus remains on the driver’s failure to pay attention and the unsafe backing maneuver that led to the severe injury.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4751423 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
SUV Driver Unconscious After Queens Collision

A 27-year-old female driver suffered a severe head injury and lost consciousness in a Queens crash. The SUV she operated struck multiple parked vehicles along Christie Avenue. Police report unspecified driver errors contributed to the impact and injury.

According to the police report, a 27-year-old female driver was injured and rendered unconscious after a collision on Christie Avenue in Queens at 1:00 AM. The driver, who was wearing a lap belt and harness, sustained a head contusion. The crash involved an SUV traveling east that struck several parked vehicles, including sedans and SUVs, all with damage to their left front bumpers. The report lists the driver's contributing factors as 'Unspecified,' indicating driver error without further detail. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved or cited. The driver was not ejected but suffered serious injury, emphasizing the severity of the collision. The report highlights the dangers posed by driver mistakes in vehicle control and situational awareness on city streets.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4760303 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Int 0745-2024
Moya votes yes on bill requiring DOT to report micromobility data, no direct safety impact.

City law now forces DOT to reveal where bikes and scooters go. Streets and bridges, protected or not. Data goes public. Riders’ movement, danger, and safety projects laid bare. No more hiding the facts.

Int 0745-2024, now enacted, came through the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. It was introduced April 11, 2024, and passed on August 15, 2024. The law orders the Department of Transportation to post current bicycle and micromobility ridership data online, updated monthly or at least yearly. The matter summary reads: 'requiring the department of transportation to provide information about bicycle and other micromobility device activity.' Council Member Selvena N. Brooks-Powers led as primary sponsor, joined by Farías, Restler, Hudson, Schulman, and others. The law demands transparency on where riders travel and what DOT does to keep them safe. This opens the books on bike movement and exposes gaps in protection.


Queens Sedans Collide with Driver Injury

Two sedans traveling west on 49 Avenue collided, striking each other’s rear quarters. A 35-year-old female driver suffered internal injuries to her abdomen and pelvis. The crash was caused by driver inattention, according to the police report.

According to the police report, two sedans were traveling westbound on 49 Avenue in Queens when they collided. The point of impact was the left rear bumper of a 2007 Honda and the right front bumper of a 2017 Toyota. The female driver of the Honda, age 35, sustained internal injuries to her abdomen and pelvis and was conscious at the scene. She was wearing a lap belt and was not ejected. The report cites driver inattention or distraction as the contributing factor to the crash. Both drivers were licensed in New York and were going straight ahead prior to the collision. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4747034 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Queens Sedans Collide During Right Turns

Two sedans collided on Roosevelt Avenue in Queens at 11:05 AM. The driver of one vehicle suffered knee and lower leg injuries. Police cited driver inattention and distraction as key factors in the crash, which caused front-end damage to both cars.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on Roosevelt Avenue in Queens at 11:05 AM. Both vehicles were making right turns when the collision occurred. The impact was on the left front bumper of one sedan and the right front quarter panel of the other. The driver of one vehicle, a 20-year-old male occupant, sustained contusions and injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot but was conscious and not ejected. Police identified driver inattention and distraction as the contributing factors leading to the crash. Both drivers were licensed in New York. The report does not indicate any contributing behaviors from the injured driver or other occupants. The collision caused visible damage to the front sections of both vehicles.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4748502 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Police Pursuit on Roosevelt Avenue Injures Passenger

A speeding pursuit on Roosevelt Avenue in Queens ended in a crash. A front passenger suffered arm and whiplash injuries. Unsafe speed by drivers turned the street into a danger zone.

According to the police report, a crash occurred at 3:18 AM on Roosevelt Avenue in Queens during a police pursuit. The collision involved a pick-up truck and multiple SUVs. A 30-year-old male front passenger was injured, sustaining elbow, lower arm, and hand injuries, and complained of whiplash. The report lists "Unsafe Speed" as a contributing factor. The pick-up truck was struck at the left front quarter panel, while an SUV was hit on the right side doors. Driver error—unsafe speed during a pursuit—created the hazardous conditions that led to the crash. The injured passenger was restrained with a lap belt and harness. No victim actions contributed to the crash.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4743117 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Inexperienced E-Bike Driver Injured in Queens Collision

A 24-year-old male e-bike driver suffered abrasions and elbow injuries after colliding head-on with a 2023 SUV making a left turn on 108 Street. The crash exposed risks from driver inexperience and unlicensed operation in Queens.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 11:30 on 108 Street in Queens when a 24-year-old male e-bike driver, traveling south and unlicensed, collided head-on with a 2023 Honda SUV making a left turn westbound. The e-bike driver sustained abrasions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand, resulting in injury severity level 3 and emotional shock. The report cites 'Driver Inexperience' twice as contributing factors, highlighting the e-bike driver's lack of experience as a critical element in the crash. The SUV driver was licensed and traveling west. Both vehicles sustained front-center damage. The e-bike driver was not ejected and wore no safety equipment. This incident underscores the dangers posed by inexperienced drivers operating motorized bikes in traffic with turning vehicles.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4742901 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Unlicensed Moped Driver Hits Pedestrian in Queens

A moped driver merging without a license struck a pedestrian outside an intersection in Queens. The pedestrian suffered facial abrasions but remained conscious. Police cited failure to yield and disregarding traffic control as key factors in the collision.

According to the police report, a 2023 foreign moped driven by an unlicensed male collided with a male pedestrian not in the roadway and outside an intersection near 98-19 50 Avenue, Queens. The driver was merging when the impact occurred at the center front end of the moped. The pedestrian sustained abrasions to the face and was conscious at the scene. The report explicitly lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors, highlighting driver errors. No damage was reported to the vehicle. The pedestrian's location and actions were noted, but no contributing factors were attributed to him. The incident underscores the dangers posed by unlicensed drivers ignoring traffic controls and failing to yield to pedestrians.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4741772 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Taxi Hits 9-Year-Old Pedestrian at Queens Intersection

A 9-year-old girl crossing with the signal was struck by a taxi in Queens. The driver’s inattention and disregard for traffic control caused the collision. The child suffered abrasions and injuries to her lower leg and foot.

According to the police report, a taxi traveling straight ahead struck a 9-year-old female pedestrian at the intersection of Corona Avenue in Queens at 17:15. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the collision occurred. The point of impact was the taxi’s right front quarter panel, which sustained damage. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors, indicating the driver failed to properly observe traffic controls and the pedestrian. The child sustained abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot but remained conscious. The taxi driver was licensed and operating the vehicle alone. No contributing factors related to the pedestrian’s behavior or safety equipment were noted in the report.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4739680 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
SUV Turning Left Collides With Sedan Going Straight

A 58-year-old male sedan driver suffered head injuries and shock after an SUV making a left turn struck the sedan’s left side doors. The crash occurred on Corona Avenue in Queens, leaving the sedan driver injured but not ejected.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 2:30 PM on Corona Avenue in Queens. A 2022 SUV, traveling east and making a left turn, collided with a 2020 sedan traveling north and going straight ahead. The point of impact was the SUV’s left front bumper striking the sedan’s left side doors. The sedan’s 58-year-old male driver, who was wearing a lap belt and was not ejected, sustained head injuries and was in shock. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not specify any pedestrian or cyclist involvement. The collision highlights driver error related to the SUV’s left turn maneuver intersecting with the sedan’s right-of-way travel straight ahead.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4738614 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04