Crash Count for SD 10
Crashes: Collisions involving cars, bikes, and pedestrians. 10,607
All Injuries: Any injury from a reported crash. 6,589
Moderate: Broken bones, concussions, and other serious injuries. 1,198
Serious: Life-altering injuries: amputations, paralysis, severe trauma. 62
Deaths: Lives lost to traffic violence. 38
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Jul 26, 2025

Who’s Injuring and Killing Pedestrians in SD 10?

Belt Parkway Burns, Families Mourn—How Many Dead Before We Change the Streets?

Belt Parkway Burns, Families Mourn—How Many Dead Before We Change the Streets?

SD 10: Jan 1, 2022 - Aug 4, 2025

The Death Count Rises

In Senate District 10, the road keeps taking. In the last twelve months, 16 people died and 2,305 were injured in crashes. Thirty suffered injuries so severe they may never walk the same. The dead include children, elders, and mothers. Just last month, a BMW vaulted the Belt Parkway divider and caught fire. Two died. Three more were thrown from the car. Police said, “No one in the doomed BMW was wearing a seat belt” according to NY Daily News. The parkway closed for hours. The city moved on.

A week before, a moped rider was killed on 121st Street. In February, a minivan crash on Brookville Boulevard killed a 78-year-old woman. The numbers do not stop. Since 2022, 38 people have died and 6,600 have been injured in SD 10.

The System Fails the Vulnerable

SUVs and sedans do the most harm. In this district, cars and trucks killed 11 people and injured 511. Motorcycles and mopeds left 10 more dead or hurt. Bikes, too, are in the tally. The old and the young are not spared. The system keeps moving. The bodies pile up.

A mother lost her daughter to a teen driver in a BMW. She said, “I wish they would never have given him that car… if they didn’t give him that car, my daughter would still be here right now” she told Gothamist.

Leadership: Progress and the Long Road Ahead

Senator James Sanders has voted for safety bills. He backed the Stop Super Speeders Act, which targets repeat dangerous drivers according to Open States. He voted to extend school speed zones. He supports QueensLink, a plan to bring transit and safer streets to the district. But the carnage continues. Every week, another family is broken.

Call to Action: Demand More

This is not fate. It is failure. Call Senator Sanders. Call your council member. Demand a citywide 20 mph speed limit. Demand real investment in street redesign, not just words. Do not wait for another name to be added to the list.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the New York State Senate and how does it work?
The New York State Senate is the upper chamber of the state legislature. It passes laws, approves budgets, and oversees state policy alongside the Assembly.
Where does SD 10 sit politically?
It belongs to borough Queens, city council district District 32 and assembly district AD 23.
Which areas are in SD 10?
What types of vehicles caused injuries and deaths to pedestrians in SD 10?
Cars and trucks killed 11 and injured 511. Motorcycles and mopeds caused 10 deaths or injuries. Bikes were involved in 6 injuries, but no deaths. NYC Open Data
Are crashes just accidents, or are they preventable?
Crashes are not inevitable. Lower speeds, better street design, and strong enforcement can prevent deaths and injuries.
What can local politicians do to stop traffic violence?
They can pass and enforce lower speed limits, fund safer street designs, and support 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.

Citations

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Fix the Problem

James Sanders
State Senator James Sanders
District 10
District Office:
142-01 Rockaway Blvd., South Ozone Park, NY 11436
Legislative Office:
Room 711, Legislative Office Building, Albany, NY 12247

Other Representatives

Stacey Pheffer Amato
Assembly Member Stacey Pheffer Amato
District 23
District Office:
159-53 102nd St., Howard Beach, NY 11414
Legislative Office:
Room 839, Legislative Office Building, Albany, NY 12248
Joann Ariola
Council Member Joann Ariola
District 32
District Office:
114-12 Beach Channel Drive, Suite 1, Rockaway Park, NY 11694
718-318-6411
Legislative Office:
250 Broadway, Suite 1550, New York, NY 10007
212-788-7382
Twitter: JoannAriola32
Other Geographies

SD 10 Senate District 10 sits in Queens, District 32, AD 23.

It contains South Ozone Park, Howard Beach-Lindenwood, South Jamaica, Baisley Park, Springfield Gardens (North)-Rochdale Village, Springfield Gardens (South)-Brookville, Rosedale, Far Rockaway-Bayswater, Rockaway Beach-Arverne-Edgemere, Breezy Point-Belle Harbor-Rockaway Park-Broad Channel, Rockaway Community Park, John F. Kennedy International Airport, Jamaica Bay (East), Jacob Riis Park-Fort Tilden-Breezy Point Tip, Queens CB10, Queens CB13, Queens CB83, Queens CB14, Queens CB84, Queens CB12.

See also
Boroughs
City Council Districts
State_assembly_districts

Traffic Safety Timeline for Senate District 10

Rear-End Crash Crushes Passenger’s Spine in Queens

A Mercedes slammed into a turning sedan on North Conduit Avenue. Metal twisted. A 29-year-old man in the back seat screamed. His spine broke. He stayed awake. He felt every second. The crash left him crushed and conscious.

A violent collision unfolded on North Conduit Avenue near 122nd Place in Queens. According to the police report, a 2005 Mercedes struck the rear of a turning sedan. The impact crumpled metal and left a 29-year-old rear passenger with severe crush injuries to his back. He remained conscious throughout. The report lists 'Following Too Closely' as a contributing factor. The Mercedes hit the sedan’s left rear bumper, crushing the back end. The injured man wore a lap belt and harness. No other injuries were reported. The crash highlights the danger when drivers fail to keep safe distance.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4661232 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Sanders Supports Safety Boosting QueensLink Transit and Park Plan

QueensLink backers gathered at City Hall. They demanded new rail and park space for Queens. Elected officials and advocates pressed the MTA to act. The agency stalled, citing costs. Supporters want transit, green space, and bike paths. The fight continues.

On September 7, 2023, QueensLink supporters rallied at City Hall, pushing for the reactivation of an old rail line between southeast and central Queens. The event, covered by Streetsblog NYC, highlighted the proposal's promise: 'both new train service and park land.' State Sen. James Sanders led the call, declaring, 'Yes, we want a park and yes we want a light rail. We can have both.' Mike Scala, another advocate, stressed public support for a combined approach. The QueensLink faces competition from the QueensWay, a park-only plan with $35 million in city funding. The MTA has not committed, citing high costs and ongoing needs assessment. No formal council bill or committee action is recorded yet. Supporters remain determined to see transit, park space, and bike paths included in future city plans.


E-Bike Rider Crushed on Van Wyck Expressway

A man on an e-bike slammed into the left side at speed. His leg was crushed. He stayed conscious. No other driver stopped. The highway rolled on. Metal and flesh met. The city kept moving.

A 35-year-old man riding an e-bike northbound on the Van Wyck Expressway suffered severe crush injuries to his leg after a high-speed collision. According to the police report, 'He hit at speed. The left side tore open. His leg was crushed. He stayed awake. No other driver stopped.' The crash data lists 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor. The injured rider was the only person reported hurt. No other vehicles or drivers were identified as stopping or involved. The report notes the use of a lap belt and harness, but no other safety equipment or helmet is mentioned as a factor. The expressway traffic continued as the injured man remained conscious at the scene.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4665054 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
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Drunk Unlicensed Motorcyclist Hits Elderly Pedestrian

A drunk, unlicensed motorcyclist struck a 68-year-old man on the Boardwalk. The impact was head-on. The man fell, bleeding from the head, motionless. The night was silent. The rider failed to yield. The man did not get up.

A 68-year-old pedestrian suffered severe head injuries after a motorcycle hit him head-on on the Boardwalk. According to the police report, the rider was drunk and unlicensed. The report states, 'The rider was drunk. Unlicensed.' The crash left the man unconscious and bleeding. Police listed 'Alcohol Involvement' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The motorcycle’s front end took the impact. The man’s injuries were grave. The report does not mention any actions by the pedestrian that contributed to the crash.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4656731 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
SUV Turns Left, Crushes Moped Rider’s Leg

Steel met flesh on 147th Avenue. An SUV turned left into a moped’s path. The rider’s leg was crushed. He stayed conscious. The SUV showed no damage. The street bore witness. Improper turn and failure to yield led to pain.

A crash at 147th Avenue and Springfield Boulevard in Queens left a 41-year-old moped rider with severe leg injuries. According to the police report, 'A moped rolled east. An SUV turned left. No helmet. Steel struck flesh. The rider’s leg crushed. He stayed awake. The SUV stood unmarked. The street held the pain.' The data lists 'Turning Improperly' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The moped rider was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but the primary errors were the SUV’s improper left turn and failure to yield. The SUV sustained no damage, but the moped rider suffered crush injuries to his lower leg.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4653603 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Sedan Jumps Curb, Kills Young Woman

A sedan veered onto the sidewalk on Rockaway Beach Boulevard. The driver had fallen asleep. The car struck a 19-year-old woman head-on. She died at the scene. The street stayed quiet. The danger was sudden and final.

A 2021 Hyundai sedan traveling west on Rockaway Beach Boulevard near Beach 108th Street left the roadway and mounted the sidewalk. According to the police report, the driver 'fell asleep.' The sedan struck a 19-year-old woman who was standing on the sidewalk. She suffered fatal head injuries and died where she stood. The police report lists 'Fell Asleep' as the contributing factor. The victim was not in the roadway and played no role in the crash. The impact came from the center front end of the sedan. No other contributing factors are listed.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4640443 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
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Speeding Sedan Crash Kills Driver, Passenger

A Dodge sedan tore down Belt Parkway. It hit hard. The unlicensed driver and a woman in back were thrown from the car. Both died from head wounds. The wreckage sprawled across the asphalt. Speed killed. The night stayed silent.

Two people died in a violent crash on Belt Parkway. According to the police report, a Dodge sedan, driven by an unlicensed 35-year-old man, was speeding west when it crashed. The impact ejected both the driver and a 29-year-old woman riding in the back seat. Both suffered fatal head injuries and died at the scene. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as the contributing factor. The sedan was demolished. No driver errors are listed for the other vehicle involved. The woman was not using any safety equipment, but this is noted only after the primary cause: unsafe speed by the unlicensed driver.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4640445 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Driver Dies After Losing Consciousness in Queens Crash

A sedan veered off Remington Street near Liberty Avenue. The driver, a 53-year-old man, lost consciousness at the wheel. He crashed alone. The front bumper shattered. He died, belted in. No one else was hurt. The street fell silent.

A 53-year-old man driving a 2001 Honda sedan on Remington Street near Liberty Avenue in Queens lost consciousness and crashed. According to the police report, 'Lost Consciousness' was the contributing factor. The car struck hard, damaging the right front bumper. The man was alone, belted in, and died at the scene. No other people were involved or injured. The report lists no other driver errors or contributing factors. The crash highlights the sudden danger when a driver loses control due to a medical episode. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4637945 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Speeding Sedan Crushes, Driver Bleeds in Queens

A Nissan sedan tore east on South Conduit Avenue. It hit hard. Metal screamed. The car crumpled. The driver, forty-four, bled from his head but stayed awake. The night air filled with the sound of wreckage and pain.

A 2022 Nissan sedan, traveling east on South Conduit Avenue in Queens, crashed front-first and was demolished. According to the police report, the lone driver, a 44-year-old man, suffered a head injury with severe bleeding but remained conscious inside the wreck. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage' as contributing factors. The vehicle was crushed in the impact. No other people were involved or injured in this crash. The report does not mention helmet use or signaling as factors. The collision underscores the danger of high speed and aggressive driving on city streets.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4636310 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Audi Crushes Passenger in Pre-Dawn Queens Crash

Two sedans collided on Belt Parkway before sunrise. The Audi’s front folded. A young man, half-ejected, neck crushed, sprawled across a seat. The Honda stood untouched. Blood pooled. Silence followed. Metal and pain lingered.

Two sedans collided on Belt Parkway in Queens before dawn. According to the police report, the Audi’s front end crumpled while the Honda showed no damage. A 21-year-old male passenger in the Audi was partially ejected and suffered severe neck crush injuries. He was found sprawled across a seat, conscious but gravely hurt. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The Honda had no reported injuries or damage. No helmet or signal issues were noted. The crash left one young man broken and silent metal in its wake.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4630383 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
BMW Slams Parked UPS Truck, Teen Killed

A BMW hit a parked UPS truck on North Conduit Avenue. A 14-year-old girl in the front seat was thrown out and killed. The driver, just 16, was hurt. The crash left blood and silence on the Queens street.

A BMW sedan crashed into a parked UPS truck on North Conduit Avenue near 160th Street in Queens. According to the police report, 'A BMW slammed into a parked UPS truck. A 14-year-old girl, unbelted in the front seat, was thrown from the car. Her head struck pavement. She died there, crushed and still.' The 16-year-old driver was injured. The police report lists 'Driver Inexperience' as a contributing factor. No errors are attributed to the UPS truck. The young passenger was not wearing a seatbelt, but this is noted only after the driver error. The crash ended a young life and left pain behind, the result of a single violent impact.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4629782 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Distracted Sedan Driver Strikes Elderly Man Dead

A sedan hit a 73-year-old man on North Conduit Avenue. The driver was distracted. The man died on the street. Metal crushed flesh. The city moved on. The car kept west. Another life lost to inattention.

A 73-year-old man was killed while crossing North Conduit Avenue near Cohancy Street in Queens. According to the police report, 'A 73-year-old man stepped into the road without a signal. A westbound Honda struck him head-on. He died on the pavement. The driver was distracted.' The contributing factor listed is 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' The sedan hit the pedestrian with its center front end. No injuries were reported among the vehicle occupants. The crash shows the fatal risk that distracted driving poses to people on foot.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4620609 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
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BMW Runs Light, Ignites Queens Intersection

A BMW blew through the signal at 130th and 135th. It smashed into two cars. Fire erupted. Two men, 76 and 57, trapped and burned. Metal twisted. Smoke filled the air. Traffic control was ignored. The street became a furnace.

At the corner of 130th Street and 135th Avenue in Queens, a BMW crashed into two vehicles after disregarding traffic control. According to the police report, 'A BMW tore through the intersection, slamming broadside into two cars. Fire followed. Two men, 76 and 57, left burning and broken, strapped in their seats. Traffic control was ignored.' The crash left both men with severe burns and injuries. The police report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the contributing factor. Flames and impact left the intersection scarred. No mention of helmet or signal use as a factor. The force and fire brought chaos and pain to the scene.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4618849 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
SUV Kills Pedestrian on North Channel Bridge

A man walked with traffic on Cross Bay Boulevard. A northbound Honda SUV struck him with its right front bumper. He died there, head shattered, alone by the water. The driver stayed. The night swallowed the sound.

A man was killed while walking along North Channel Bridge on Cross Bay Boulevard. According to the police report, 'A northbound Honda SUV struck him with its right front bumper. He died there on the road, head shattered, alone by the water, unnamed.' The pedestrian was walking with traffic when the collision happened. The driver, operating a 2018 Honda SUV, was traveling straight ahead. Police listed all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors were cited in the report. There was no mention of helmet use or signaling. The crash left one man dead, the road unchanged.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4616786 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
City Bus Skids, Driver Pinned and Bleeding

A city bus slid on wet pavement in Queens. Steel screamed. The driver, alone, was trapped and bleeding from torn legs. He stayed conscious, harness biting his chest. The crash left the front end crushed and the cab smeared with blood.

A city bus crashed on Beach 79 Street near Rockaway Freeway in Queens. The driver, a 52-year-old man, was the sole occupant. He suffered severe lacerations to his legs and was pinned in the cab but remained conscious. According to the police report, 'A city bus slid on wet pavement, steel groaning. The driver, 52, alone in the cab, was pinned and bleeding from torn legs.' The report lists 'Pavement Slippery' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The bus’s left front bumper took the impact, crushing the center front end. The driver wore a lap belt and harness. No other people were hurt in the crash.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4613048 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
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Pickup Rampage Crushes Pedestrian on 133rd Street

A pickup tore down 133rd Street in Queens. Parked cars shattered. A 23-year-old man was crushed, left broken but awake. Aggressive driving ripped the night apart. Metal twisted. Pain lingered. The street became chaos.

A violent crash erupted near 133rd Street in Queens when a pickup truck, driven aggressively, slammed through parked cars. According to the police report, "Aggressive Driving/Road Rage" fueled the collision. A 23-year-old pedestrian, not at an intersection, suffered crush injuries to his entire body but remained conscious. The pickup and a sedan were involved, with the pickup demolishing several parked vehicles. The report lists "Aggressive Driving/Road Rage" as the primary contributing factor. No helmet or signal issues are cited. The crash left the street littered with wreckage and lives upended.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4613152 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Van Turns Left, Motorcyclist Killed on Farmers Boulevard

A van turned left on Farmers Boulevard. A motorcycle slammed into its rear. The rider flew from his seat. His helmet could not save him. His head struck hard. He died there, alone, beneath the streetlight’s shadow.

A deadly crash unfolded at Farmers Boulevard and 135th Avenue in Queens. According to the police report, a van made a left turn. A motorcycle, traveling straight, struck the van’s right rear quarter panel. The 38-year-old motorcyclist was ejected from his seat. He wore a helmet, but suffered fatal head injuries and died at the scene. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' The impact crushed the rider’s head. No driver errors were specified in the data. The van driver was not reported injured.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4610956 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
SUV Turns, Hits Elderly Woman Head-On

A Ford SUV turned onto Sunrise Highway and struck a 68-year-old woman crossing on foot. She bled from the head. The SUV showed no damage. The driver was licensed. The street fell silent after the crash.

A 68-year-old woman was crossing Sunrise Highway near Francis Lewis Boulevard in Queens when a Ford SUV turned and struck her head-on. According to the police report, 'A 68-year-old woman crossing without a signal was struck head-on by a turning Ford SUV.' The woman suffered severe bleeding from the head but remained conscious. The SUV, driven by a licensed 51-year-old man, showed no visible damage. Both the pedestrian and the driver had 'Unspecified' listed as contributing factors. The woman was not at an intersection or marked crosswalk. No driver errors were specified in the data. The crash left the pedestrian injured and the driver unharmed.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4611553 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
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SUV Hits Woman Head-On in Queens

A Ford SUV struck a 52-year-old woman head-on on Beach Channel Drive. She died there. Three passengers suffered head injuries. Two sedans stood nearby, one parked. The streetlights glowed. The road stayed silent. Another life lost to traffic.

A Ford SUV hit a 52-year-old woman head-on near Bay 32 Street in Queens. She died at the scene. According to the police report, 'A Ford SUV struck a 52-year-old woman head-on. She died there. Two sedans stood nearby, one parked.' Three passengers suffered head injuries. Another woman, age 29, was also hurt. The police report lists no driver errors or contributing factors. No mention of helmet use or signaling appears in the data. The crash left the street quiet, marked by loss and injury.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4609851 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Speeding Infiniti Crushes Parked Cars in Queens

A 2000 Infiniti slammed into two parked vehicles on Rockaway Boulevard near 146th Avenue. The driver, 21, was trapped and bleeding. Metal twisted. Glass scattered. The street fell silent around the wreck. Only the driver was hurt.

A 21-year-old man driving a 2000 Infiniti sedan struck two parked vehicles on Rockaway Boulevard near 146th Avenue. According to the police report, 'Unsafe Speed' was the contributing factor. The Infiniti hit a parked SUV and a utility truck, both unoccupied. The driver was trapped inside his demolished car, bleeding and incoherent, with severe lacerations and injuries to his entire body. No other injuries were reported. The police report does not mention helmet or signal use as factors in this crash.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4597591 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04