Crash Count for Ridgewood
Crashes: Collisions involving cars, bikes, and pedestrians. 2,077
All Injuries: Any injury from a reported crash. 1,001
Moderate: Broken bones, concussions, and other serious injuries. 211
Serious: Life-altering injuries: amputations, paralysis, severe trauma. 12
Deaths: Lives lost to traffic violence. 3
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Oct 29, 2025
Carnage in Ridgewood
Detailed breakdowns aren’t yet available for this year slice; totals below reflect the selected window.
Killed 3
Crush Injuries 5
Lower leg/foot 3
Face 1
Head 1
Severe Bleeding 4
Head 3
Lower leg/foot 1
Severe Lacerations 1
Head 1
Concussion 7
Head 5
Lower leg/foot 2
Whiplash 22
Neck 8
+3
Back 6
+1
Head 4
Shoulder/upper arm 3
Whole body 2
Contusion/Bruise 74
Lower leg/foot 30
+25
Back 10
+5
Lower arm/hand 10
+5
Shoulder/upper arm 10
+5
Head 6
+1
Face 4
Abdomen/pelvis 2
Hip/upper leg 2
Neck 2
Chest 1
Whole body 1
Abrasion 19
Lower leg/foot 9
+4
Lower arm/hand 3
Face 2
Shoulder/upper arm 2
Chest 1
Head 1
Whole body 1
Pain/Nausea 9
Head 3
Back 1
Hip/upper leg 1
Lower arm/hand 1
Neck 1
Shoulder/upper arm 1
Whole body 1
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Oct 29, 2025

Who’s Injuring and Killing Pedestrians in Ridgewood?

Preventable Speeding in Ridgewood School Zones

(since 2022)
Ridgewood’s daily toll: bikes down, bodies up

Ridgewood’s daily toll: bikes down, bodies up

Ridgewood: Jan 1, 2022 - Aug 24, 2025

Another corner. Same ending.

Since 2022 in Ridgewood, 2 people were killed and 774 injured across 1,568 crashes. Pedestrians took 169 injuries, cyclists 95. Afternoon hits hardest: injuries spike at 3 p.m. and 4 p.m., with a death at 4 p.m. and another at 7 p.m. NYC Open Data

The streets that keep breaking

Fresh Pond Road. Myrtle Avenue. Forest. Cypress. Together they account for hundreds of injuries. NYC Open Data

Contributing factors stack up as “other,” with recorded roles for failure to yield, disregarded signals, distraction, and improper passing. Speed shows in the bodies: one local pedestrian killed on Myrtle had “unsafe speed” listed, paired with distraction. NYC Open Data

Afternoon surge, same pain

From lunch to dusk the numbers climb. 3 p.m.: 47 injured. 4 p.m.: 87 injured and one death. 7 p.m.: 31 injured and one death. People walking get hit most often by sedans and SUVs. NYC Open Data

A food cart, two men, and a curb

Queens lost two men at a food truck in Astoria. Police said an 84‑year‑old driver “careened at a high speed” and “mowed down two pedestrians.” Three dead. Streets littered with debris. amNY

A few miles away, a 52‑year‑old man crossing near JFK was struck and left to die. “The driver sped off without stopping,” police said. No arrests. NY Daily News
“Police were looking … for a driver,” another report said. Gothamist

These are not Ridgewood addresses. They are Queens streets. Same borough. Same blood.

What City Hall knows — and when

The Council is moving small tools. One bill would force DOT to install school‑zone safety devices within 60 days of a study. It is in committee. Legistar

Council Member Robert F. Holden backs another bill to revoke city parking permits for drivers caught with obscured or defaced plates — a dodge that erases accountability. It sits in committee. Legistar

The state is pushing on repeat speeders. In June, Senators voted yes in committee on S4045, to require intelligent speed assistance for drivers who stack violations. Open States

Three corners. One fix.

  • Fresh Pond Rd at Gates Ave: a cyclist injured in a multi‑vehicle tangle. Harden the right turns. Add a protected bike lane across the conflict. NYC Open Data
  • Myrtle Ave: a pedestrian killed with unsafe speed and distraction recorded. Daylight the corners. Set a leading pedestrian interval. Enforce turning speed. NYC Open Data
  • Forest and Cypress corridors: recurring injuries. Build raised crossings and concrete refuge. Narrow the lanes. NYC Open Data

The worst drivers, the widest roads

A small slice of motorists do oversized harm. Lawmakers cite repeat speeding as a killer pattern; the Senate advanced the speed‑limiter bill in June votes. Open States

School‑zone cameras run around the clock through 2030. The tools exist. The gaps remain. Take Action

Do the simple, proven things

  • Lower the default city speed limit. Slower streets save lives. Take Action
  • Install limiters on cars owned by repeat speeders. End the streaks. Open States

One body at 4 p.m. Another at 7. Fresh Pond, Myrtle, Forest, Cypress. Different days. Same story. NYC Open Data

Act: Tell City Hall to drop speeds and install protection now. Take Action

Citations

Citations

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
Robert F. Holden
Council Member Robert F. Holden
District 30
District Office:
64-69 Dry Harbor Road, Middle Village, NY 11379
718-366-3900
Legislative Office:
250 Broadway, Suite 1558, New York, NY 10007
212-788-7381
Twitter: @BobHoldenNYC
Michael Gianaris
State Senator Michael Gianaris
District 12
District Office:
22-07 45th St. Suite 1008, Astoria, NY 11105
Legislative Office:
Albany, NY 12247
Twitter: @SenGianaris
Other Geographies

Ridgewood Ridgewood sits in Queens, Precinct 104, District 30, AD 37, SD 12, Queens CB5.

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Traffic Safety Timeline for Ridgewood

27
Driver Hits Cyclist at Onderdonk and Palmetto

Oct 27 - On Onderdonk at Palmetto, a driver in a northbound sedan hit an eastbound cyclist. The rider suffered a leg bruise. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver.

A 68-year-old woman driving a sedan north on Onderdonk Ave hit a 22-year-old man riding a bike east on Palmetto St at about 4:18 p.m. in Queens, ZIP 11385, within the 104th Precinct. Both were reported as going straight. The impact was to the car’s center front end. The cyclist suffered a leg bruise and was conscious at the scene. According to the police report, “Failure to Yield Right-of-Way” was the contributing factor, and police recorded failure to yield by the driver. No injuries were reported for the driver. The crash location is listed as Onderdonk Ave at Palmetto St.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4853232 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-02
23
Taxi driver, motorized rider crash at Fresh Pond

Oct 23 - Before dawn in Queens, a taxi driver and an other-motorized driver collided at Fresh Pond Road and Metropolitan Avenue. The 34-year-old man suffered a leg injury. Police recorded traffic control disregarded.

A taxi driver and an other-motorized driver collided at Fresh Pond Road and Metropolitan Avenue in Queens at 4:45 a.m. The other-motorized driver, a 34-year-old man, was injured with a lower-leg abrasion. According to the police report, “Traffic Control Disregarded” was recorded as a contributing factor. Police recorded traffic control disregarded by the drivers. The taxi was a 2022 Lincoln for-hire vehicle. Front-end damage was noted. No pedestrians or cyclists were listed in the data. The report lists the 104th Precinct and ZIP 11385. The file offers no narrative on maneuvers.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4851909 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-02
21
Driver Disregards Control, Hits Woman at Cypress

Oct 21 - A southbound BMW driver went straight on Cypress Avenue and hit a 69-year-old woman at Menahan Street. Police recorded driver inattention and traffic control disregarded. She was conscious with a contusion to her lower leg and foot.

At Cypress Avenue and Menahan Street, a southbound BMW sedan driver going straight hit a 69-year-old woman who was crossing at the intersection. She suffered a contusion to the lower leg and foot and was conscious at the scene. According to the police report, the listed contributing factors were 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' by the driver. The report also notes the pedestrian was 'Crossing With Signal.' The sedan carried a North Carolina registration. The crash was logged under collision ID 4853105 in the 104th Precinct.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4853105 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-02
17
Driver who hit three pedestrians in Brooklyn, killing one, had been struck by second vehicle: NYPD
15
Sedan driver, motorcyclist crash at Himrod, Onderdonk

Oct 15 - At Himrod and Onderdonk in Queens, a sedan driver and a motorcyclist crashed. The rider was ejected and injured. Police recorded driver inexperience and other vehicular factors.

A driver in a sedan and a motorcyclist collided at Himrod St and Onderdonk Ave in Queens at 00:50 on 2025-10-15. The 23-year-old rider was ejected and injured, with lower-leg trauma and a reported fracture/dislocation. According to the police report, contributing factors included Driver Inexperience and Other Vehicular; person-level entries also listed View Obstructed/Limited. The sedan’s left front bumper and the motorcycle’s front end were damaged. Police listed both operators as licensed. This crash left the rider hurt while drivers crossed paths on local streets.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4851739 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-02
13
More than a dozen hurt after two MTA buses collide in Queens: NYPD
12
Bronx man accused of chopping off dog owner’s fingers with machete arrested in Queens hit-and-run
7
Brooklyn mother struck and killed by e-bike. Her family is now demanding answers.
6
Woman, 60, dies after being struck by e-bike rider in Brooklyn
5
Police hunting for driver who hit and killed a 75-year-old woman in Brooklyn and then sped off
28
Boy, 15, driving SUV on LIE, rear-ends motorcyclist in deadly Queens collision: NYPD
27
Sedan rear-ends stopped SUV on Fresh Pond Road

Sep 27 - A driver in a sedan hit the back of an SUV stopped in traffic on Fresh Pond Road at Bleecker. One driver, a 70-year-old woman, was hurt. Police recorded Fatigued/Drowsy and Illnes as factors in this rear-end crash.

A driver in a sedan going south on Fresh Pond Road hit the back of an SUV that was stopped in traffic at Bleecker Street. A 70-year-old woman driving was injured; others were listed with unspecified injury status. "According to the police report the sedan had center front-end damage and the SUV had center back-end damage." Police recorded Fatigued/Drowsy by the driver, and also listed Illnes. The report notes both vehicles were traveling south, with the sedan going straight and the SUV stopped. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4845795 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-02
27
Breaking: Hit-and-Run Driver Kills Cyclist in Brooklyn

25
Left-Turning Driver Hits Woman at Myrtle and Cypress

Sep 25 - Left-turning sedan driver hit a 71-year-old woman at Myrtle and Cypress in Queens. She had the signal. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver. She suffered a shoulder injury and shock.

A driver made a left turn at Myrtle Avenue and Cypress Avenue in Queens and hit a 71-year-old woman in the intersection. She suffered a shoulder injury and went into shock. According to the police report, officers recorded “Failure to Yield Right-of-Way” by the driver and listed the maneuver as “Making Left Turn.” The report notes the pedestrian was “Crossing With Signal.” The driver, a 65-year-old man, was licensed in New York. No vehicle damage was recorded. The data names failure to yield as the contributing factor for this crash.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4845328 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-02
21
Queens DA: Motorist arraigned after hit-and-run collision that left on-duty construction worker dead on Nassau Expressway
20
In tragic irony, dad of filmmaker killed in Brooklyn car crash also died in car accident
18
Nude Queens man indicted for kicking bike riders, attacking 3 NYPD officers
16
Cyclist Hits Pedestrian at Forest and Putnam

Sep 16 - A cyclist rode south on Forest Ave and hit a 35-year-old man at Putnam Ave in Queens. Police recorded traffic control disregarded and unsafe speed. Both were hurt. The pedestrian had body trauma. The cyclist suffered a head injury.

A cyclist traveling south on Forest Ave hit a 35-year-old pedestrian at Putnam Ave in Queens. The pedestrian was injured across his body and remained conscious. The cyclist, 24, suffered a head injury and shock. According to the police report, officers recorded "Traffic Control Disregarded" and "Unsafe Speed." Police recorded these violations by the cyclist. The bike’s center front end was the impact point. Both were listed as injured with minor bleeding. No motor vehicle was involved.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4843568 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-02
15
Unlicensed U-Turn Driver Injures Motorcyclist

Sep 15 - On Metropolitan Ave at 65 St, a sedan driver tried a U-turn and hit a westbound motorcyclist. Police recorded Turning Improperly. The rider was hurt. The sedan driver was unlicensed.

At about 5:00 a.m. on Metropolitan Ave at 65 St in Queens, a driver in a 1996 Honda sedan attempted a U-turn eastbound and hit a westbound motorcyclist who was going straight. The rider was injured. According to the police report, the sedan driver was making a U-turn and the motorcyclist was traveling straight ahead. Police recorded Turning Improperly by the driver. Records show the driver was unlicensed. This was a crash between a car and a motorcycle; the person on the bike took the impact. No pedestrian or cyclist injuries were listed. The location falls in the 104th Precinct.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4844674 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-02
15
2 children struck by driver in Queens