Crash Count for SD 11
Crashes: Collisions involving cars, bikes, and pedestrians. 9,387
All Injuries: Any injury from a reported crash. 5,336
Moderate: Broken bones, concussions, and other serious injuries. 1,002
Serious: Life-altering injuries: amputations, paralysis, severe trauma. 63
Deaths: Lives lost to traffic violence. 21
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Jul 26, 2025

Who’s Injuring and Killing Pedestrians in SD 11?

Blood on Bell Boulevard: Speed Kills, Policy Lets It Happen

Blood on Bell Boulevard: Speed Kills, Policy Lets It Happen

SD 11: Jan 1, 2022 - Jul 18, 2025

The Death Count Grows

The streets of Senate District 11 do not forgive. Since 2022, 20 people have died and 59 have been seriously injured in crashes here. The toll is not just numbers. It is a body on Bell Boulevard. It is a child’s bike left at the curb. In the last year alone, five more lives ended. Over a thousand were hurt. The disaster does not pause.

Just last week, a 15-year-old fleeing police on an e-bike was struck and killed by a Lexus driver with a suspended license and a record of 53 speeding camera violations. The driver tried to run. Police said he had “at least three license suspensions” and the car’s history was long and ugly. The NYPD’s Force Investigation Division is now on the case. Ali is charged with leaving the scene of a fatal accident, aggravated unlicensed operation of a vehicle and traffic violations, Nassau cops said.

A few days before, a crane slammed into a Q88 bus in Queens Village. Four people were hurt. Emily McKinnon was on board. She said, “We didn’t see the crane coming… then the crane just hits us.” The bus driver did nothing wrong. The city’s streets are not built for mercy.

Who Bears the Risk

The dead and injured are not just numbers. They are walkers, cyclists, children. In SD 11, cars and SUVs caused the most harm: 3 deaths, 19 serious injuries. Trucks and buses killed one, seriously hurt three. Motorcycles and mopeds left four more broken. Bikes injured but did not kill. The pattern is clear. The larger the vehicle, the greater the risk to the body in the crosswalk.

Leadership: Action and Delay

State Senator Toby Stavisky has voted for bills to curb repeat speeders and extend school speed zones. She co-sponsored a bill to rate cars for pedestrian safety. These are steps forward. But the carnage continues. Laws that focus on speed cameras and repeat tickets help, but they do not rebuild the street or slow the next driver. The work is not done.

Call to Action: Demand More

Every crash is preventable. Every delay is a choice. Call Senator Stavisky. Call your council member. Demand a citywide 20 mph speed limit. Demand real street redesigns. Do not wait for the next siren. The blood on the street is not an accident. It is policy.

Take action now.

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 represents districts across New York.
Where does SD 11 sit politically?
It belongs to borough Queens, city council district District 19 and assembly district AD 26.
Which areas are in SD 11?
What types of vehicles caused injuries and deaths to pedestrians in SD 11?
Cars and SUVs caused 3 deaths and 19 serious injuries to pedestrians in SD 11. Trucks and buses caused 1 death and 3 serious injuries. Motorcycles and mopeds caused no pedestrian deaths and 1 serious injury. Bikes caused no pedestrian deaths or serious injuries.
Are these crashes preventable or just 'accidents'?
Every crash is preventable. The patterns are clear and the causes are known—speed, reckless driving, and unsafe streets.
What can local politicians do to stop traffic violence?
They can lower speed limits, redesign streets, pass and enforce laws against repeat dangerous drivers, and fund infrastructure that protects people walking and biking.
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.

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Fix the Problem

Toby Stavisky
State Senator Toby Stavisky
District 11
District Office:
134-01 20th Avenue 2nd Floor, College Point, NY 11356
Legislative Office:
Room 913, Legislative Office Building 188 State St., Albany, NY 12247

Other Representatives

Ed Braunstein
Assembly Member Ed Braunstein
District 26
District Office:
213-33 39th Ave., Suite 238, Bayside, NY 11361
Legislative Office:
Room 422, Legislative Office Building, Albany, NY 12248
Vickie Paladino
Council Member Vickie Paladino
District 19
District Office:
250 Broadway, Suite 1551, New York, NY 10007
212-788-7250
Twitter: VickieforNYC
Other Geographies

SD 11 Senate District 11 sits in Queens, Precinct 111, District 19, AD 26.

It contains Astoria (North)-Ditmars-Steinway, Rikers Island, College Point, Whitestone-Beechhurst, Bay Terrace-Clearview, Fort Totten, Jamaica Estates-Holliswood, Jamaica Hills-Briarwood, Cunningham Park, Douglaston-Little Neck, Oakland Gardens-Hollis Hills, Alley Pond Park, Jamaica, Hollis, Glen Oaks-Floral Park-New Hyde Park, Bellerose, Queens Village, Laguardia Airport, Queens CB80, Queens CB13, Queens CB1, Queens CB8, Queens CB7, Queens CB11.

See also
Boroughs
State_assembly_districts

Traffic Safety Timeline for Senate District 11

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High-Speed SUV Crash Shatters Four Lives

Three SUVs tore north on Cross Island Parkway. Metal slammed metal. Glass exploded. Four men, ages seventeen to forty-four, crushed in their seats. Belts held. Bones broke. Speed carved pain into steel. All awake. All broken.

On Cross Island Parkway, three SUVs collided in a violent chain-reaction, leaving four men aged 17 to 44 with severe crush injuries. According to the police report, all vehicles were traveling northbound when the crash occurred at 19:50. The report describes the scene: 'Three SUVs, metal to metal. A hard strike. Glass burst. Four men, ages 17 to 44, crushed in their seats. Belts held them tight. All awake. All broken. Speed carved the pain into steel.' The official contributing factor listed is 'Unsafe Speed.' This systemic danger—drivers operating at speeds too high for control—directly led to the catastrophic injuries. No other contributing factors were cited for the victims. The report does not attribute any fault to the injured occupants, who were all restrained by seatbelts at the time of impact.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4718077 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Defective Brakes Send Moped Rider Flying in Queens

A moped crashed into a turning SUV on 167th Street. The rider, nineteen, was thrown partway off, blood streaming from his leg. Brakes failed. He sat stunned in the street, helmet still on, as dawn crept over Queens.

A collision unfolded on 167th Street near Highland Avenue in Queens when a moped struck a turning SUV, according to the police report. The report states the moped rider, age nineteen, was partially ejected and suffered severe bleeding from his leg, remaining in shock at the scene. The incident occurred at 4:34 a.m. The police report explicitly lists 'Brakes Defective' as a contributing factor, highlighting a critical vehicle failure that led to the crash. The SUV was making a left turn while the moped was traveling straight ahead. The moped's brakes failed, resulting in a direct impact with the SUV's left front quarter panel. The rider's helmet remained on, but the report centers the mechanical failure as the primary cause. No driver errors by the SUV operator are cited in the report.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4715523 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Box Truck Slams Tractor-Trailer, Driver's Legs Crushed

A box truck barreled into a diesel rig’s rear on the Long Island Expressway. Steel twisted. The 25-year-old driver’s legs were crushed. He stayed conscious, pain sharp and unyielding. Following too closely left him broken in the cab.

A violent rear-end collision unfolded on the Long Island Expressway when a box truck crashed into the back of a diesel tractor-trailer, according to the police report. The report states the box truck 'slammed into a diesel rig’s rear,' folding steel and pinning the 25-year-old driver. He suffered severe crush injuries to his legs but remained conscious throughout, with pain keeping him awake. The police report explicitly cites 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor for the crash. The impact targeted the center front end of the box truck and the rear of the tractor-trailer. The driver was wearing a lap belt at the time. No other contributing factors are listed in the report. The collision highlights the lethal consequences of driver error and the dangers inherent in truck traffic on city expressways.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4713180 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Pickup Truck Driver Strikes Man Off Road in Queens

A Ford pickup slammed into a 57-year-old man standing off 126th Street. His body was crushed. Alcohol lingered in the air. The man stayed conscious. The trucks moved on. He did not.

A 57-year-old pedestrian was struck and severely injured by a Ford pickup truck near 23-41 126th Street in Queens, according to the police report. The man was standing off the roadway when the collision occurred. The report states, 'A Ford pickup struck him. His body crushed. He stayed conscious.' The crash involved two pickup trucks, one parked and one driven. The police report lists 'Alcohol Involvement' as a contributing factor. The Ford pickup, driven by a licensed male driver, was traveling straight ahead at the time of impact. The pedestrian suffered crush injuries to his entire body but remained conscious at the scene. The report does not cite any pedestrian behavior as a contributing factor. The focus remains on the driver’s actions and the presence of alcohol as a systemic danger.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4706856 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Distracted SUV Driver Strikes Elderly Pedestrian Head-On

A left-turning SUV, driver distracted, struck a 68-year-old man crossing Westmoreland Street. The bumper hit his head. Blood pooled. He lay conscious, wounded. The street fell silent, danger revealed in the moment’s violence.

According to the police report, a 68-year-old man was crossing Westmoreland Street near 41st Drive in Queens when he was struck by a left-turning SUV. The report states the driver was distracted at the time of the crash, listing 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor. The impact was to the pedestrian's head, causing severe bleeding, and the man remained conscious at the scene. The SUV’s left front bumper was the point of impact. The report notes the pedestrian was crossing without a signal, but this is only mentioned after the driver’s distraction is cited as the main factor. The collision underscores the lethal consequences of driver inattention on city streets.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4700379 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Distracted SUV Driver Strikes Pedestrian on Northern Boulevard

A Chevy SUV slammed into a 26-year-old man near Northern Boulevard. His head split open. Blood pooled. The driver looked away. The walker fell and did not rise. The SUV rolled on, untouched, as the street bore the mark.

According to the police report, a Chevy SUV traveling near 127-48 Northern Boulevard in Queens struck a 26-year-old male pedestrian. The report states the pedestrian suffered severe head lacerations, with blood pooling on the street. The driver was cited for 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The narrative confirms the driver 'looked away for a moment' before the collision. The SUV showed no damage, but the impact left the pedestrian with significant injuries. No mention is made of pedestrian error or behavior contributing to the crash. The police report centers the cause on the driver's lack of attention, underscoring the persistent danger faced by those on foot when drivers fail to remain alert.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4694815 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Nissan Turns, Strikes Woman in Crosswalk

A Nissan turned right on 149th Street. Its bumper hit a woman in the crosswalk. She fell. She was crushed from head to heel. The car was fine. She was not. The street stayed cold and silent.

A 49-year-old woman was crossing 149th Street when a westbound Nissan sedan turned right and struck her with its left front bumper. According to the police report, 'A 49-year-old woman stepped into the crosswalk against the light. A westbound Nissan turned right. Its left bumper struck her. She fell hard. Conscious. Crushed from head to heel. The car was undamaged. She was not.' The woman suffered crush injuries to her entire body and remained conscious at the scene. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors such as failure to yield or distraction were cited in the data. The driver was licensed and the vehicle was undamaged.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4692470 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Sedan Strikes Woman in Queens Crosswalk

A sedan hit a 60-year-old woman in a marked crosswalk at 188th Street and 90th Avenue. She lay unconscious, head bleeding. The car’s front end was crushed. The street fell silent. Only the cold and the blood remained.

A sedan struck a 60-year-old woman as she crossed 188th Street at 90th Avenue in Queens. According to the police report, the woman was in a marked crosswalk when the collision occurred. She suffered severe head lacerations and was found unconscious at the scene. The sedan’s center front end was heavily damaged. No driver errors were listed in the police report. The narrative describes the aftermath: 'She lay unconscious, head bleeding on the cold street. The car’s front was crushed. The morning was quiet again.' The data does not mention any contributing factors related to the driver or the pedestrian.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4679215 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Mazda SUV Slams Head-On Into Bus on College Place

A Mazda SUV hit a bus head-on. Metal tore. The SUV’s front folded. The bus doors bent. A 39-year-old man’s arm was crushed. He stayed awake, seatbelt on. The right-of-way was ignored. The street held the wreckage.

A Mazda SUV collided head-on with a bus on College Place. According to the police report, 'A Mazda SUV struck a bus head-on. Metal screamed. The SUV’s front crumpled. The bus doors twisted inward.' The crash left a 39-year-old man, the SUV driver, with a crushed arm. He remained conscious and wore his seatbelt. The police report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor. The data does not indicate any errors by the bus driver. The crash underscores the danger when drivers disregard the right-of-way. No other injuries were reported.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4680668 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Teen Worker Crushed on 15th Avenue Roadway

A 15-year-old girl worked in the street. A vehicle crushed her. Her whole body broke. She stayed awake. No crosswalk. No borough. Only steel, flesh, and silence.

A 15-year-old pedestrian was struck and crushed by a vehicle while working in the roadway on 15th Avenue. According to the police report, 'A 15-year-old girl, working in the street, was crushed by a vehicle. Her whole body broken. She stayed awake. No crosswalk. No borough. Just steel, flesh, and the long scream of silence.' The girl suffered crush injuries to her entire body but remained conscious at the scene. The report lists no driver errors or contributing factors. The crash occurred away from any intersection or crosswalk. The victim was not blamed in the report. No information about the vehicle or driver was provided.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4673561 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Three Sedans Collide on Grand Central Parkway

Metal screamed on Grand Central Parkway. Three sedans crashed. A KIA lay crushed. A Honda’s rear torn. Blood ran down a driver’s face. Five packed into one car. The road did not forgive. One man, conscious, bled in the wreckage.

Three sedans collided eastbound on Grand Central Parkway. According to the police report, 'Three sedans struck. A KIA lay crushed. A Honda’s rear torn. Metal screamed.' A 51-year-old male driver suffered severe bleeding to his face but remained conscious. Five people rode in one vehicle. The KIA was demolished. The Honda’s left rear quarter panel was hit. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors are specified in the data. The report does not mention helmet use or turn signals as factors. The crash left at least one person injured and multiple vehicles destroyed.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4670379 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
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Distracted SUV Driver Kills Pedestrian on 73 Avenue

A 67-year-old man stood mid-block on 73 Avenue. An SUV driver, distracted, struck him. Metal crushed bone. His legs broke. He died in the street, pinned between machines. The road stayed open. The city moved on.

A 67-year-old pedestrian was killed mid-block on 73 Avenue when a moving SUV struck him. According to the police report, 'Distraction behind the wheel. Metal met flesh. His legs shattered. He died there, between machines.' The crash involved two parked SUVs and one moving SUV. The police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The pedestrian was not at an intersection and was performing 'Other Actions in Roadway' when the crash occurred. No helmet or signal use is cited as a factor. The deadly impact highlights the danger of driver distraction and the vulnerability of people on foot.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4660101 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Bus Strikes E-Scooter Rider on 168th Street

A bus hit an 18-year-old e-scooter rider at 168th Street and 89th Avenue. The teen was ejected and died from head trauma. Blood marked the pavement. The bus showed no damage. Traffic control was ignored. The crash ended a young life.

An 18-year-old riding an e-scooter was killed at the corner of 168th Street and 89th Avenue in Queens. According to the police report, the northbound bus struck the rider, who was ejected and suffered fatal head injuries. The report states, “The light was not obeyed.” The listed contributing factor is 'Traffic Control Disregarded.' The bus sustained no damage. The rider was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but the primary failure was the disregard for traffic control. The crash claimed the life of a vulnerable road user in a moment of systemic danger.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4652465 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
E-Bike Rider Killed By Two SUVs On 164th Street

A 20-year-old on an e-bike was struck by two SUVs on 164th Street. Thrown from his bike, he landed hard. The drivers fled. He died alone, marked by the violence of impact. The street stayed silent. The danger stayed.

A 20-year-old man riding an e-bike was killed after being struck by two SUVs on 164th Street. According to the police report, 'A 20-year-old man on an e-bike was struck by two SUVs. Thrown from the saddle, he hit the street hard. His body bore the mark of impact. The drivers kept going. He died there, alone.' The crash involved a Mercedes SUV and a Jeep SUV, both traveling south. The police report lists 'Driver Inexperience' as a contributing factor. The e-bike rider was ejected and suffered fatal injuries to his entire body. The drivers left the scene. No other contributing factors were listed.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4645408 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Teen Passenger Killed in Motorcycle Ejection

A 17-year-old girl died on Cross Island Parkway. She rode outside a Honda motorcycle. The bike turned left. She was ejected, helmeted, and killed. The driver had only a permit. Inexperience and speed led to tragedy. The road stayed silent.

A 17-year-old girl was killed while riding on the outside of a 2002 Honda motorcycle on Cross Island Parkway just after midnight. According to the police report, the motorcycle made a left turn when the passenger, who was wearing a helmet, was ejected and suffered fatal head injuries. The driver, a male with only a permit, was operating the motorcycle at an unsafe speed. The police report lists 'Driver Inexperience' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. The victim was a passenger, not responsible for the crash. The report notes she was helmeted, but the primary causes were driver error and inexperience.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4639069 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
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SUV Rear-End Crash Crushes Passenger on Expressway

Two SUVs, southbound. One slams into the back of the other. Steel folds. A woman, 49, crushed in the front seat. Both drivers hurt. Alcohol involved. The Whitestone Expressway runs red with injury.

Two sport utility vehicles, both heading south on the Whitestone Expressway, collided when one struck the rear of the other. According to the police report, 'Alcohol was there.' Three people were injured: a 49-year-old woman in the front passenger seat suffered crush injuries to her entire body, a 24-year-old woman driver sustained arm injuries, and a 54-year-old male driver was hurt in the chest. The police report lists 'Alcohol Involvement' as a contributing factor. Both vehicles were damaged at their center ends, showing a forceful rear-end impact. No other contributing factors were specified in the report.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4636368 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Motorcycle Slams SUV in Queens Left Turn

A Kawasaki hit an SUV turning left on 150th Street. The rider, 25, flew off, struck the pavement, and never woke up. Head trauma killed him. Driver inexperience played a role. The street stayed silent after the crash.

A fatal crash unfolded at 150th Street and 20th Avenue in Queens. According to the police report, a Kawasaki motorcycle struck an SUV making a left turn. The 25-year-old motorcyclist was ejected and suffered fatal head trauma. He was found unconscious and did not survive. The SUV driver was not seriously hurt. The police report lists 'Driver Inexperience' as a contributing factor. The report also notes the motorcyclist wore no helmet, but this is mentioned only after the driver error. No pedestrians were involved. The crash ended a young life and exposed the danger of left turns and inexperience on city streets.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4630448 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
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Pickup Rear-Ends SUV at High Speed

A Ford pickup, speeding and changing lanes, slammed into a Lexus SUV on Clearview Expressway. Two men, trapped in their seats, suffered crush injuries. Metal pinned them. Pain did not let go. Unsafe speed turned steel into a cage.

Two men, aged 60 and 40, were injured on Clearview Expressway when a Ford pickup, moving at unsafe speed, changed lanes and crashed into a Lexus SUV from behind. According to the police report, 'A Ford pickup, changing lanes too fast, slammed into a Lexus SUV from behind. Two men, 60 and 40, were crushed in their seats. Both conscious. Both broken.' The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor. Both drivers were pinned and suffered crush injuries to their entire bodies but remained conscious. The data shows no contributing factors from the victims. The force of the impact and the listed driver error show the systemic danger on this stretch of road.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4628352 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Left Turn on Red Driver Hits Pedestrian

A man crossed Wexford Terrace with the light. A car turned left on red. The driver did not yield. Blood marked the street. The man’s leg split open. He stayed awake. The car showed no dents. The danger was clear.

A 29-year-old man was crossing Wexford Terrace at Edgerton Boulevard with the signal when a car turned left on red and struck him. According to the police report, 'A man crossed with the light. A car turned left on red. No dents on the hood. Blood on the street. His leg split open. He stayed awake. The driver did not yield.' The pedestrian suffered severe lacerations to his lower leg but remained conscious. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The vehicle showed no visible damage. The crash underscores the risk when drivers ignore signals and fail to yield to people in the crosswalk.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4628121 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Hyundai Swerves, Driver Bleeds on Expressway

A Hyundai veered on the Long Island Expressway. Metal tore. The driver, alone, slammed hard. Blood pooled from her pelvis. She sat stunned, strapped in, as traffic thundered past. The night swallowed her pain.

A single-car crash unfolded westbound on the Long Island Expressway at 1:49 a.m. A 30-year-old woman, driving a Hyundai sedan, swerved in reaction to an uninvolved vehicle. According to the police report, 'A Hyundai swerved from a phantom car. Metal screamed. The driver, 30, belted and alone, bled from the pelvis. She sat in shock.' The report lists 'Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle' and 'Passing Too Closely' as contributing factors. The driver suffered severe bleeding to the pelvis and was in shock. No other road users were involved or injured. The data notes the driver was wearing a lap belt and harness.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4626320 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04