Crash Count for Ridgewood
Crashes: Collisions involving cars, bikes, and pedestrians. 1,404
All Injuries: Any injury from a reported crash. 695
Moderate: Broken bones, concussions, and other serious injuries. 145
Serious: Life-altering injuries: amputations, paralysis, severe trauma. 7
Deaths: Lives lost to traffic violence. 2
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Jun 7, 2025
Who’s Injuring and Killing Pedestrians in Ridgewood?
SUVs/Cars 21 1 1 Bikes 3 0 0 Motos/Mopeds 2 0 0 Trucks/Buses 1 0 0

Ridgewood Bleeds While Leaders Stall: Demand Safer Streets Now

Ridgewood: Jan 1, 2022 - Jun 4, 2025

The Toll in Ridgewood

No one died on Ridgewood’s streets in the last year. But the blood did not stop. In twelve months, 199 people were hurt in 363 crashes. Three were left with serious injuries. Children were among the wounded—twenty under eighteen, their lives changed by a driver’s mistake (NYC Open Data).

The wounds are not rare. Since 2022, Ridgewood has seen 1,399 crashes. Two people died. Seven suffered injuries so grave they may never heal. The numbers do not flinch. They do not care if you are young or old. They do not care if you are careful.

The Shape of Danger

Cars and SUVs do most of the harm. They killed one person and left twenty-two with moderate or serious injuries. Trucks, motorcycles, mopeds, and bikes all left their mark. No one is safe when the street is built for speed and steel.

Pedestrians and cyclists pay the price. A 74-year-old man was killed crossing Myrtle Avenue. A 64-year-old woman was crushed at Fresh Pond Road and 68th Avenue. A 23-year-old cyclist was thrown and battered on Gates Avenue. The stories repeat. The pain does not fade.

What Has Been Done—And What Has Not

City leaders talk of Vision Zero. They say one death is too many. They point to new speed cameras, intersection redesigns, and the power to lower speed limits. But the work is slow. The streets do not wait (NYC Open Data).

The law now allows a 20 mph limit. Yet Ridgewood waits. Each day without action is a day someone else may not come home.

What Comes Next

This is not fate. These are not accidents. They are the result of choices—by drivers, by planners, by leaders who delay.

Call your council member. Call the mayor. Demand a 20 mph speed limit. Demand more cameras. Demand streets that put people first.

Do not wait for another name to be added to the list. Take action.

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Traffic Safety Timeline for Ridgewood

Two Sedans Collide on Grove Street Queens

Two sedans collided on Grove Street in Queens. A front-seat passenger, 84, suffered a back contusion. The impact hit the left rear bumper of one car and the right front bumper of the other. No ejections occurred. Injuries were serious but stable.

According to the police report, two sedans traveling west on Grove Street in Queens collided. One vehicle was parked before the crash, struck on its left rear bumper, while the other was moving straight ahead and hit with its right front bumper. An 84-year-old female front-seat passenger in the parked vehicle was injured, sustaining a back contusion and classified with injury severity level 3. She was conscious and wearing a lap belt at the time. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. No ejections occurred. The crash caused damage to the left rear quarter panel of one sedan and the right front quarter panel of the other.


SUV Hits Bicyclist on Putnam Avenue

A 32-year-old male bicyclist was struck by an SUV on Putnam Avenue in Queens. The impact ejected him from his bike, causing knee, lower leg, foot injuries, and a concussion. Police cited the SUV driver’s failure to yield right-of-way.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Putnam Avenue in Queens involving a station wagon/SUV and a bicyclist. The 32-year-old male bicyclist, wearing a helmet, was ejected from his bike after the SUV struck the right side doors of the bicycle. He sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, and suffered a concussion. The report lists the contributing factor as the SUV driver’s failure to yield right-of-way. No other driver errors or victim actions were noted. The bicyclist was conscious at the scene but seriously injured.


BMW SUV Speed Kills Elderly Pedestrian on Myrtle

A BMW SUV tore down Myrtle Avenue. The driver moved too fast. A 74-year-old man tried to cross. The front end hit him. His body broke on the asphalt. He died there, under the streetlights. The driver did not slow down.

A BMW SUV struck and killed a 74-year-old man crossing Myrtle Avenue. According to the police report, the SUV was traveling east at unsafe speed when its front end hit the pedestrian, who was not in a crosswalk. The man suffered fatal injuries to his entire body and died at the scene. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The data does not mention any helmet or signal use as a factor. The crash highlights the lethal risk posed by speeding drivers to people on foot.


E-Bike Strikes 70-Year-Old Pedestrian Queens

A 70-year-old woman suffered shoulder and upper arm abrasions after an e-bike hit her on Fresh Pond Road. The rider failed to yield right-of-way. The pedestrian was crossing without signal or crosswalk. Injuries were serious but non-life-threatening.

According to the police report, an e-bike traveling straight ahead on Fresh Pond Road in Queens struck a 70-year-old female pedestrian. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal or crosswalk when the collision occurred. The report lists "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as a contributing factor by the e-bike rider. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to her shoulder and upper arm, classified as injury severity level 3. The report does not indicate any helmet or safety equipment use. The incident highlights a failure by the e-bike operator to yield to a crossing pedestrian, resulting in significant injury.


E-Bike Rider Injured Ignoring Traffic Control

A 28-year-old male e-bike rider was ejected and injured on Seneca Avenue in Queens. The rider suffered back contusions and bruises. Police cited traffic control disregard as the cause. The rider was not wearing safety equipment.

According to the police report, a 28-year-old male bicyclist riding an e-bike eastbound on Seneca Avenue in Queens was injured after disregarding traffic control. The rider was ejected from the bike and sustained back contusions and bruises. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the contributing factor. The rider was not wearing any safety equipment at the time of the crash. The vehicle involved was an e-bike with damage to the center front end. No other vehicles or persons were reported injured or involved. The rider was conscious after the crash but suffered significant injury severity classified as level 3.


Motorcycle Ejected in Queens Side-Impact Crash

A motorcycle collided with a pick-up truck on Cypress Avenue in Queens. The motorcyclist was ejected, suffering facial abrasions. The truck was turning right; the motorcycle was going straight. Improper lane usage caused the crash. The rider was conscious and helmeted.

According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling north on Cypress Avenue collided with a pick-up truck making a right turn. The motorcyclist, a 44-year-old man, was ejected and sustained facial abrasions. The report lists 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as a contributing factor. The truck struck the motorcycle on its right side doors, while the motorcycle impacted the truck's left front bumper. The motorcyclist was wearing a helmet and remained conscious after the crash. No driver errors were specified for the truck driver, who was licensed. The collision caused injury to the motorcyclist but no damage to the motorcycle was reported.


Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing Myrtle Avenue

A 51-year-old woman crossing Myrtle Avenue with the signal was hit by a northbound sedan making a right turn. The driver failed to yield and was distracted. The pedestrian suffered bruises and abdominal-pelvic injuries but remained conscious.

According to the police report, a 51-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing Myrtle Avenue at an intersection in Queens. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a northbound sedan making a right turn struck her with its right front bumper. The report lists the driver’s failure to yield right-of-way and driver inattention or distraction as contributing factors. The pedestrian sustained contusions and bruises to the abdomen and pelvis and was conscious at the scene. The driver was licensed and operating a 2018 Honda sedan. Vehicle damage was limited to the right front bumper. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted.


SUV Rear-Ends Sedan Injuring Front Passenger

A Jeep SUV struck a Nissan sedan from behind at Seneca Avenue in Queens. The sedan’s front passenger, a 37-year-old man, suffered head injuries and whiplash. The passenger was conscious and restrained by a lap belt. Both vehicles sustained right-side damage.

According to the police report, a 2000 Jeep SUV traveling west collided with the rear right quarter panel of a 2012 Nissan sedan traveling north at Seneca Avenue in Queens. The impact damaged the right rear bumper of the SUV and the right front bumper of the sedan. The sedan carried two occupants; the front passenger, a 37-year-old man, was injured with head trauma and whiplash but remained conscious and was restrained by a lap belt. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors, only unspecified causes. The passenger was not ejected. The collision highlights the dangers of rear-end impacts in multi-vehicle crashes.


Moped Passenger Ejected on Queens Avenue

A moped passenger was ejected and injured on Metropolitan Avenue in Queens. The crash happened late at night. The passenger suffered abrasions and leg injuries. The driver was following too closely. The impact hit the right side doors.

According to the police report, a moped traveling east on Metropolitan Avenue in Queens collided with another vehicle also traveling east. The moped had two occupants; the 19-year-old female passenger was ejected and sustained abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists 'Following Too Closely' as a contributing factor to the crash. The impact occurred on the right side doors of the other vehicle and the left side doors of the moped. The passenger was not wearing any safety equipment. The moped driver held a permit license from New York. No other driver errors or victim actions were noted.


E-Bike Collides Left Side on Forest Avenue

A 33-year-old male e-bike driver was partially ejected and injured on Forest Avenue. The crash involved unsafe lane changing. The rider suffered shoulder and upper arm contusions. The impact hit the bike’s left side doors, causing right side damage.

According to the police report, a 33-year-old male operating an e-bike was partially ejected during a collision on Forest Avenue. The rider sustained injuries to his shoulder and upper arm, described as contusions and bruises. The crash occurred when the e-bike, traveling north, was struck on its left side doors. The contributing factor listed was unsafe lane changing. The report notes the rider was not wearing any safety equipment. No other vehicle details or driver information were specified. The collision caused damage to the bike’s right side doors and the other vehicle’s left front quarter panel.


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Motorcycle Collides with Left-Turning SUV in Queens

A motorcycle struck the left front quarter panel of an SUV making a left turn on Flushing Avenue. Two motorcycle occupants were injured; one ejected. Both suffered bruises and contusions. Failure to yield and unsafe speed contributed to the crash.

According to the police report, a 2018 motorcycle traveling north on Flushing Avenue collided with a 2013 Ford SUV making a left turn westbound. The motorcycle struck the SUV's left front quarter panel, damaging the left side doors. Two motorcycle occupants were injured: a 24-year-old female passenger ejected from the vehicle with knee, lower leg, and foot injuries, and a 23-year-old male driver who remained on the motorcycle with facial injuries. Both were conscious and suffered contusions and bruises. The report lists driver errors as failure to yield right-of-way and unsafe speed. Neither occupant wore safety equipment. The SUV had one occupant, the driver. The crash highlights the dangers of left turns and failure to yield in Queens.


Motorcycle Ejected in Queens Truck Collision

A motorcycle and box truck collided on Metropolitan Avenue in Queens. The motorcyclist was ejected, suffering head injuries and minor bleeding. The driver was semiconscious and unhelmeted. The crash involved improper lane usage and unsafe lane changing by the motorcyclist.

According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling east on Metropolitan Avenue collided with a box truck making a left turn. The motorcyclist, a 35-year-old male driver, was ejected from the vehicle and sustained head injuries with minor bleeding. He was semiconscious at the scene and was not wearing any safety equipment. The report lists the motorcyclist's contributing factors as "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" and "Unsafe Lane Changing." The box truck, also traveling east, was impacted on its left front quarter panel. The motorcyclist's errors in lane usage and lane changing led to the crash. No other injuries were reported.


Two Sedans Collide on Queens Street

Two sedans crashed head-on on Weirfield Street in Queens. Both drivers were alone. The male driver suffered chest injuries and bruising. Airbags deployed. Police cited failure to yield right-of-way as a key factor. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on Weirfield Street near Seneca Avenue in Queens. The male driver, 48, was injured with chest contusions but remained conscious. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead when the crash occurred. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor for the male driver. Airbags deployed and lap belts were in use. The collision caused center front-end damage to both vehicles. No ejections or other injuries were reported. The female driver was also alone in her vehicle. The report does not list any other contributing factors or victim errors.


E-Scooter Rider Injured in Queens SUV Crash

An e-scooter rider collided with an SUV on 60 Place in Queens. The rider, a 27-year-old woman, suffered bruises and arm injuries. The SUV struck the scooter’s center front. Driver errors included improper lane usage and distraction.

According to the police report, a 27-year-old female e-scooter driver was injured in a collision with a 2019 Nissan SUV on 60 Place in Queens. The e-scooter was traveling east, and the SUV was traveling north when the vehicles collided. The point of impact was the center front end of the SUV and the scooter. The rider sustained contusions and injuries to her elbow, lower arm, and hand but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists driver errors as 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The e-scooter driver was not using any safety equipment. The crash highlights the dangers of improper lane use and distracted driving in interactions between motor vehicles and vulnerable road users.


E-Scooter Driver Ejected in Queens Crash

A 46-year-old man on an e-scooter was ejected and suffered head injuries on Menahan Street. A sedan making a right turn struck him from behind. The scooter driver wore a helmet but was thrown from the vehicle. The sedan followed too closely.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Menahan Street in Queens involving an e-scooter and a sedan. The 46-year-old male e-scooter driver was injured and ejected from his vehicle, sustaining head injuries and whiplash. The sedan was making a right turn when it struck the scooter from behind. The report lists 'Following Too Closely' as a contributing factor to the crash. The e-scooter driver was wearing a helmet, but the impact caused him to be thrown from the scooter. The sedan driver was licensed and traveling westbound. The crash caused damage to the front center of the scooter and the right front quarter panel of the sedan.


Sedan Turns, Cyclist Thrown on Flushing Avenue

A sedan turned right on Flushing Avenue. A cyclist rode straight. Metal struck flesh. The cyclist flew, hit the pavement, head bleeding. He was conscious but hurt. The car’s side was smashed. The bike twisted, silent in the street.

A sedan and a cyclist collided at Flushing Avenue and Troutman Street in Queens. According to the police report, the sedan turned right while the cyclist went straight. The cyclist, a 30-year-old man, was ejected and suffered a head injury with severe bleeding. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The sedan’s right side was damaged; the bike’s front end was crushed. The cyclist was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but the primary causes cited are the driver’s failure to yield and inattention. The crash left the cyclist injured and the scene marked by twisted metal and blood.


Motorcycle Hits Taxi Rear, Rider Ejected

A motorcycle struck the back of a stopped taxi on Metropolitan Avenue in Queens. The rider, hanging on outside, was ejected and suffered a head injury. Unsafe speed was a factor. The rider was semiconscious with a concussion.

According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling east on Metropolitan Avenue collided with the rear of a stopped taxi. The motorcycle rider, a 27-year-old male, was riding outside the vehicle and was ejected on impact. He sustained a head injury and was semiconscious with a concussion. The report lists unsafe speed as the contributing factor to the crash. The taxi was stopped in traffic at the time of the collision. The motorcycle's front end struck the taxi's center back end. The rider was not wearing any safety equipment. No other injuries were reported among the taxi occupants.


Queens Cyclist Injured in Sedan Collision

A 26-year-old male cyclist was struck by a sedan on Flushing Avenue in Queens. The cyclist suffered knee and lower leg bruises but remained conscious. Police cited cyclist confusion as a contributing factor. The sedan hit the bike’s front center, causing injury.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Flushing Avenue in Queens involving a sedan and a bicycle. The 26-year-old male cyclist was injured, sustaining contusions to his knee and lower leg. The cyclist was wearing a helmet and was conscious after the crash. The sedan, a 2003 Nissan, was traveling west and struck the bike at the center front end. The report lists "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" as a contributing factor, indicating cyclist error. No driver errors were specified in the data. The cyclist was not ejected and suffered moderate injury. The crash highlights the dangers cyclists face when confusion leads to collisions with motor vehicles.


Sedan Hits Parked SUV in Queens

A sedan struck a parked SUV on Cypress Avenue in Queens. The sedan’s driver, a 56-year-old woman, suffered neck injuries and whiplash. The crash involved driver inattention and improper lane usage. No one was ejected. Damage focused on the right bumpers.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling north on Cypress Avenue collided with a parked SUV. The sedan’s driver, a 56-year-old woman, was injured with neck pain and whiplash but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report lists driver inattention and improper passing or lane usage as contributing factors. The impact occurred at the right front bumper of the sedan and the right rear bumper of the SUV. Both vehicles sustained damage at these points. The sedan driver was not using any safety equipment. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.


Moped Strikes 4-Year-Old Pedestrian Crossing

A moped traveling south on Fresh Pond Road hit a 4-year-old boy crossing with the signal. The child suffered an upper arm contusion and bruise. Police cited the moped driver for failure to yield right-of-way. The boy remained conscious.

According to the police report, a moped traveling south on Fresh Pond Road in Queens struck a 4-year-old pedestrian at an intersection. The child was crossing with the signal when the crash occurred. The pedestrian sustained an upper arm contusion and bruise but remained conscious. The report lists "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as a contributing factor attributed to the moped driver. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted. The child was injured but not ejected from any vehicle. The crash highlights the dangers posed by drivers failing to yield to pedestrians, especially young children in crosswalks.