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

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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

14
Man struck by car driven by 15-year-year old while standing on Brooklyn curb
13
16-year-old girl struck and killed in Queens

8
Queens eastbound rear-end crash injures two passengers

Sep 8 - Three eastbound drivers collided on Metropolitan Avenue in Queens. Rear impacts followed. Two women riding in back seats suffered whiplash. Police recorded Following Too Closely by the drivers.

Three eastbound drivers collided near 53-38 Metropolitan Ave in Queens. Police list a sedan, a pickup, and another sedan. A 42-year-old woman riding in the right rear seat reported neck whiplash. A 60-year-old woman in the left rear seat reported back whiplash. According to the police report, all drivers were going straight and the impacts included rear damage to two vehicles and front-end damage to one. Police recorded Following Too Closely by the drivers as the contributing factor across the crash. The drivers were listed as licensed. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4842273 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-02
7
Unsafe speed at Forest and Catalpa injures two

Sep 7 - Two drivers in sedans collided at Forest and Catalpa in Queens. A 24-year-old driver suffered head and crush wounds. A 75-year-old front passenger was hurt. Police recorded unsafe speed. Two parked cars were damaged.

Two drivers in sedans collided at Forest Ave and Catalpa Ave in Queens around midday. A 24-year-old male driver suffered head and crush injuries. A 75-year-old female front passenger was also hurt. The crash damaged two parked sedans. According to the police report, “Unsafe Speed” was a contributing factor. Police recorded both drivers as going straight ahead before impact. Points of impact show front-end damage to one sedan and right-side damage to the other. The record lists one driver as injured and another with unspecified injuries. No pedestrian or cyclist injuries were reported.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4840494 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-02
6
Driver passes too close, injures rider on Myrtle

Sep 6 - On Myrtle at Seneca in Queens, a driver in a convertible passed too close and hit an other‑motorized rider. The rider was ejected and injured his arm. Police recorded passing too closely and following too closely.

A driver in a convertible, traveling east on Myrtle Avenue at Seneca Avenue, collided with an other motorized rider who was also heading east. The 24-year-old rider was ejected and suffered an arm abrasion; he was conscious. Two occupants in the car were listed with unspecified injuries. According to the police report, police recorded passing too closely and following too closely by the drivers. Impact was to the car’s right rear; the rider’s vehicle showed left front impact. No other contributing factors were listed.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4840486 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-02
5
Queens teen with autism fatally struck by car after going missing from LI school
3
Pickup driver hits scooter rider on Seneca

Sep 3 - A pickup driver hit a 24-year-old man on a standing scooter at Seneca Avenue and Harman Street in Queens. He suffered an arm injury. Police recorded traffic control disregarded.

The driver of a pickup hit a man riding a standing scooter in the intersection of Seneca Avenue and Harman Street in Queens at about 7:45 a.m. on Sept. 3, 2025. The 24-year-old scooter rider suffered a shoulder and upper-arm injury and was reported conscious with an abrasion. According to the police report, officers recorded Traffic Control Disregarded. The pickup's right front bumper was marked as the point of impact. The scooter was listed with no damage. No other contributing factors were noted. The crash occurred in ZIP code 11385.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4841062 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-02
30
Pickup driver turned left, hit woman

Aug 30 - A pickup driver turned left from Fresh Pond Road onto Metropolitan Ave and hit a 21-year-old woman who was crossing with the signal. She fell and suffered a lower-leg injury. Police cited driver inexperience and failure to yield.

The driver of a RAM pickup made a left turn from Fresh Pond Road onto Metropolitan Avenue and struck a 21-year-old pedestrian. According to the police report, contributing factors were "Driver Inexperience" and "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way." Police recorded that the pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the driver turned. The woman suffered a lower-leg injury (knee/lower leg/foot) and was listed in shock. The driver was licensed. The pickup showed no reported damage. No other vehicle-occupant injuries were specified in the report.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4839428 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-02
24
Permit-driver Audi hits 37-year-old pedestrian

Aug 24 - The driver of a northbound Audi struck a 37-year-old man crossing St. Nicholas Avenue. He suffered lower-leg trauma and internal pain. Police recorded pedestrian confusion and crossing against the signal. The driver held a permit.

A driver of a northbound 2022 Audi sedan struck a 37-year-old man on St. Nicholas Avenue in Queens. The pedestrian was conscious and complained of internal pain. He suffered injuries to his knee, lower leg and foot. The driver was the sole occupant and was unhurt. According to the police report, "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" was listed as the contributing factor and the pedestrian was "Crossing Against Signal." No driver errors were recorded in the data. The driver held only a permit. Point of impact and damage were the vehicle's left front quarter panel.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4837776 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-02
18
Pickup U-turn slams northbound moped

Aug 18 - On Fresh Pond Road at Linden, a southbound pickup swung a U-turn into a northbound moped. The rider was ejected and hurt. Metal wins. Flesh pays.

A southbound Ford pickup making a U-turn on Fresh Pond Road at Linden Street struck a northbound moped. The moped rider, a 27-year-old man, was ejected and injured. According to the police report “pre crash: Making U Turn” for the pickup and “Going Straight Ahead” for the moped. The report lists contributing factors as “Unspecified.” The pickup’s point of impact was the right front quarter panel; the moped’s was the center front end. Driver actions placed a turning truck across a through rider’s path on a busy Queens corridor. No other contributing factors were recorded in the data.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4836893 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-02
17
SUV turns into cyclist on Woodward

Aug 17 - An SUV cut left on Woodward and met a bike. Metal swung. A rider went down. She bled at the knee and stayed conscious. The driver sat belted and unhurt. Sirens filled Ridgewood air.

A westbound SUV making a left turn on Woodward Ave at Troutman St collided with a westbound bicyclist. The cyclist, a 31-year-old woman, suffered a knee and lower-leg injury and remained conscious. The SUV driver, a 48-year-old man, was uninjured. According to the police report, the sole listed factor was “Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion.” The SUV’s action—turning left across the cyclist’s path—created the conflict that led to impact at the SUV’s left-side doors and the bike’s front end. The cyclist was reported with “Helmet Only (In-Line Skater/Bicyclist)” after the driver’s turning movement is noted. This crash underscores how a left-turning SUV can endanger a person on a bike moving straight.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4835696 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-02
14
SUV clips cyclist on Himrod Street

Aug 14 - An SUV cut too close and hit a northbound cyclist on Himrod Street. The rider went down, hurt and in shock. Police list distraction and close passing. Queens pavement took the blow. The SUV rolled on with no damage.

A northbound SUV struck a northbound bicyclist near 1718 Himrod St in Queens. The cyclist suffered back pain and shock. According to the police report, contributing factors were “Driver Inattention/Distraction” and “Passing Too Closely.” These driver errors put the rider on the ground. Vehicle data show a left front bumper impact to the SUV and a rear impact to the bike. The SUV had no reported damage; the cyclist was injured. The report also notes the cyclist wore a helmet, but that detail comes after the driver’s failures listed by police.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4834900 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-02
14
Int 1353-2025 Gutiérrez Backs Safety-Boosting 60-Day School Traffic Deadline

Aug 14 - Int. 1353 forces DOT to install approved traffic calming or control devices on streets beside schools within 60 days of a study decision. Major projects are exempt. Faster delivery cuts speed and conflicts for child pedestrians and cyclists.

"If any traffic study conducted by the department determines it is appropriate to install, on any portion of a street adjacent to a school, a traffic calming device ... or a traffic control device" -- Jennifer Gutiérrez

Int. 1353-2025, introduced August 14, 2025, is at SPONSORSHIP and referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The measure is titled "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to the time permitted for the installation of a traffic calming device or traffic control device on any street adjacent to a school." Sponsored by Council Member Jennifer Gutiérrez, the bill would require DOT to complete installation of an approved traffic calming or traffic control device within 60 days after a DOT study determination. Safety analysts say the 60-day clock speeds proven treatments, reduces speeds and conflicts for child pedestrians and cyclists, encourages walking and biking, and improves equity; major projects are exempt.


14
Int 1353-2025 Gutiérrez Backs Safety‑Boosting 60‑Day School Calming Deadline

Aug 14 - Int 1353-2025 forces DOT to install traffic calming and control devices on streets adjacent to schools within 60 days of a study's approval. It speeds proven safety fixes for children and cyclists while exempting major projects.

"If any traffic study conducted by the department determines it is appropriate to install, on any portion of a street adjacent to a school, a traffic calming device ... or a traffic control device" -- Jennifer Gutiérrez

Int. 1353-2025 was introduced Aug. 14, 2025 and referred the same day to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The matter is titled "A Local Law to amend the administrative code...in relation to the time permitted for the installation of a traffic calming device or traffic control device on any street adjacent to a school." The bill, filed by Council Member Gutiérrez, sets a deadline: "the department shall complete the installation...by no later than 60 days after the department issues such traffic study determination." Status: in committee. Requiring installation within 60 days accelerates proven safety treatments near schools, reducing speeds and conflicts for pedestrians and child cyclists, and can improve equity, though major projects are exempt.


14
Int 1353-2025 Gutiérrez co-sponsors 60-day school traffic calming deadline, boosting safety.

Aug 14 - Int. 1353 forces DOT to install approved traffic calming or control devices on streets beside schools within 60 days of a study decision. Major projects are exempt. Faster delivery cuts speed and conflicts for child pedestrians and cyclists.

Int. 1353-2025, introduced August 14, 2025, is at SPONSORSHIP and referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The measure is titled "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to the time permitted for the installation of a traffic calming device or traffic control device on any street adjacent to a school." Sponsored by Council Member Jennifer Gutiérrez, the bill would require DOT to complete installation of an approved traffic calming or traffic control device within 60 days after a DOT study determination. Safety analysts say the 60-day clock speeds proven treatments, reduces speeds and conflicts for child pedestrians and cyclists, encourages walking and biking, and improves equity; major projects are exempt.


14
Int 1353-2025 Gutiérrez co-sponsors bill setting deadlines for school-adjacent traffic devices.

Aug 14 - Int. 1353 forces DOT to install approved traffic calming or control devices on streets adjacent to schools within 60 days of a traffic study. Exempts major projects. Cuts delays that keep walkers and cyclists exposed to danger.

Bill: Int. 1353 (Int 1353-2025). Status: SPONSORSHIP. Committee: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Key dates: filed 07/14/2025; published 08/14/2025. The matter "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to the time permitted for the installation of a traffic calming device or traffic control device on any street adjacent to a school" requires DOT to complete installation within 60 days of a traffic study determination, except for major projects. Primary sponsor: Farah N. Louis. Co-sponsors: Jennifer Gutiérrez, Justin L. Brannan, Lincoln Restler, Tiffany Cabán. Safety analysts say the 60-day deadline shrinks harmful delays, likely improving safety for pedestrians and cyclists, aiding crossings, encouraging walking and biking to school, and advancing equity — but benefits depend on enforcement and funding.


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Int 1353-2025 Gutiérrez co-sponsors bill shortening installation timelines for school-area traffic devices.

Aug 14 - Int. 1353 orders the department to finish traffic calming or control devices on streets next to schools within 60 days of a study determination. The law takes effect immediately. Sponsors moved to speed protective infrastructure for children.

Bill Int. 1353-2025 is at SPONSORSHIP and referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced 07/14/2025 and recorded 08/14/2025, the matter is titled "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to the time permitted for the installation of a traffic calming device or traffic control device on any street adjacent to a school." The bill requires the department to complete installation within 60 days of a traffic study determination. Primary sponsor Farah N. Louis introduced it. Co-sponsors Jennifer Gutiérrez, Justin L. Brannan, Tiffany Cabán, Lincoln Restler and Shahana K. Hanif signed on. Requiring installation of traffic calming or control devices near schools within 60 days after a study determination is likely to improve safety for pedestrians and cyclists by accelerating protective infrastructure, encouraging safer driving, and supporting ‘safety in numbers’ and equitable protection for children; however impact depends on timely, evidence-based device selection and adequate resourcing for implementation.


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Int 1353-2025 Gutiérrez co-sponsors deadlines for school-zone safety devices, improving street safety.

Aug 14 - Int 1353 forces DOT to install traffic calming by schools within 60 days of a study. Faster hardware cuts speeds and protects walkers and cyclists.

Int 1353-2025 was introduced Aug. 14, 2025 and is in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. It would amend the administrative code to require DOT to install traffic-calming or control devices on streets adjacent to schools within 60 days of a study. The bill states: "the department shall complete the installation of such traffic calming device or traffic control device by no later than 60 days after the department issues such traffic study determination." Sponsors: Farah N. Louis (primary), with co-sponsors Jennifer Gutiérrez and Lincoln Restler. It takes effect immediately if enacted. Requiring installation within 60 days accelerates proven infrastructure that lowers speeds and crash risk, encouraging walking and biking and improving safety and equity for many vulnerable users.


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Int 1353-2025 Gutiérrez co-sponsors faster installation of school traffic safety devices, boosting overall safety.

Aug 14 - Int 1353-2025 forces DOT to install traffic calming on streets beside schools within 60 days of a study finding. It shortens long delays that leave crossings and bike lanes exposed. Major transportation projects are exempt.

Int. No. 1353-2025 (status: Sponsorship; referred to Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure) was filed Aug. 14, 2025 and sent to committee the same day. The matter is titled: "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to the time permitted for the installation of a traffic calming device or traffic control device on any street adjacent to a school." It was introduced by Council Member Jennifer Gutiérrez and cosponsored by Tiffany Cabán, Lincoln Restler and Farah N. Louis. The bill would require that "the department shall complete the installation... by no later than 60 days after the department issues such traffic study determination." The law takes effect immediately. The measure requires timely installation of proven devices within 60 days, reducing deployment delays and protecting pedestrians and cyclists—especially children—while reasonably exempting major projects.


14
Int 1358-2025 Holden co-sponsors permit revocation for placard abuse and obscured plates, improving safety.

Aug 14 - Int 1358-2025 yanks city parking permits from drivers with obscured or defaced plates. It also targets placard misuse and unpaid fines over $350. The move restores camera enforcement. Pedestrians and cyclists gain space and accountability.

Int 1358-2025. Status: Sponsorship, referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure on August 14, 2025. The bill seeks the “revocation of city-issued parking permits for violations related to obscured or defaced license plates.” Primary sponsor: Council Member Lincoln Restler. Co-sponsor: Council Member Robert F. Holden. The measure would revoke permits after three misuse violations, any §19-166 offense, unpaid violations over $350, or operating with an obscured plate. Revoking city-issued parking permits for obscured/defaced plates and placard misuse increases accountability, restores automated enforcement, and deters illegal parking. This reduces bike lane and crosswalk blocking and curbs impunity among placard holders, improving safety for pedestrians and cyclists.