Crash Count for SD 13
Crashes: Collisions involving cars, bikes, and pedestrians. 9,678
All Injuries: Any injury from a reported crash. 5,100
Moderate: Broken bones, concussions, and other serious injuries. 999
Serious: Life-altering injuries: amputations, paralysis, severe trauma. 53
Deaths: Lives lost to traffic violence. 29
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Sep 15, 2025
Carnage in SD 13
Killed 28
+13
Crush Injuries 13
Lower leg/foot 5
Head 3
Back 2
Hip/upper leg 1
Lower arm/hand 1
Neck 1
Whole body 1
Amputation 1
Severe Bleeding 21
Head 14
+9
Face 3
Lower leg/foot 2
Lower arm/hand 1
Whole body 1
Severe Lacerations 14
Head 9
+4
Lower leg/foot 4
Whole body 1
Concussion 24
Head 13
+8
Lower leg/foot 4
Back 3
Neck 3
Lower arm/hand 1
Whole body 1
Whiplash 143
Neck 73
+68
Back 31
+26
Whole body 17
+12
Head 16
+11
Shoulder/upper arm 6
+1
Abdomen/pelvis 2
Lower arm/hand 2
Lower leg/foot 2
Chest 1
Hip/upper leg 1
Contusion/Bruise 246
Lower leg/foot 95
+90
Lower arm/hand 37
+32
Head 34
+29
Shoulder/upper arm 18
+13
Hip/upper leg 17
+12
Whole body 17
+12
Back 16
+11
Face 12
+7
Neck 9
+4
Chest 2
Abdomen/pelvis 1
Abrasion 127
Lower leg/foot 48
+43
Lower arm/hand 26
+21
Head 23
+18
Shoulder/upper arm 10
+5
Face 8
+3
Whole body 8
+3
Hip/upper leg 4
Back 3
Neck 2
Abdomen/pelvis 1
Chest 1
Pain/Nausea 62
Head 16
+11
Back 11
+6
Neck 11
+6
Lower leg/foot 9
+4
Shoulder/upper arm 7
+2
Hip/upper leg 6
+1
Chest 4
Lower arm/hand 2
Abdomen/pelvis 1
Whole body 1
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Sep 15, 2025

Who’s Injuring and Killing Pedestrians in SD 13?

Preventable Speeding in SD 13 School Zones

(since 2022)
84th and 35th: a turn, a man down

84th and 35th: a turn, a man down

SD 13: Jan 1, 2022 - Sep 18, 2025

Just after a right turn at 84th Street and 35th Avenue on Sep 13, 2025, a driver hit a 57‑year‑old man in the crosswalk. Police recorded turning improperly and inattention by the driver; the victim bled badly but survived (NYC Open Data).

This Week

  • On Sep 10, a driver turning right at 31st Avenue and 74th Street hit a 45‑year‑old on a bike (NYC Open Data).

The count does not stop

Since Jan 1, 2022, Queens SD 13 has recorded 9,672 crashes, 5,094 injuries, and 29 deaths. Fifty‑three were listed as serious injuries (NYC Open Data). In the past 12 months alone: 2,291 crashes, 1,355 injuries, and 3 deaths (NYC Open Data).

SUVs and sedans keep doing the harm. Among people walking in this district since 2022, drivers in SUVs were tied to 347 injuries and 6 deaths; drivers in sedans to 407 injuries and 3 deaths (NYC Open Data).

When speed rules, people die

Queens prosecutors said it plainly after another deadly Queens crash: “Our shared roadways are not a racetrack” (ABC7).

Albany advanced one tool to stop the worst repeat offenders. The Stop Super Speeders Act — S 4045 — would require speed‑limiting tech for drivers who rack up violations. State Sen. Jessica Ramos, who represents this district, co‑sponsored the bill and voted yes in committee on May 20, 2025 (Open States). She later missed a June 12 vote marked “excused” (Open States).

Fewer chances to kill

Lower speeds save lives. New York City now has the power to set safer limits on local streets. The city can drop the default on residential roads to 20 MPH. That choice is still waiting (CrashCount Take Action).

One man down at 84th and 35th. Two children hit at 31st and 74th. The fixes are known. The clock runs until someone uses them.

Take one step: tell City Hall to lower the default speed and tell Albany to pass the superspeeder bill. Start here.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where did these crashes happen?
This report covers New York State Senate District 13 (Jackson Heights, East Elmhurst, North Corona, Elmhurst, and Corona). Recent incidents include 84th St at 35th Ave and 74th St at 31st Ave, both in Queens, within SD 13 (NYC Open Data).
How many people have been hurt or killed here since 2022?
From Jan 1, 2022 to Sep 18, 2025, SD 13 recorded 9,672 crashes, 5,094 injuries, 53 serious injuries, and 29 deaths, based on CrashCount’s analysis of NYC’s collision datasets (NYC Open Data).
What policies can cut the risk right now?
Two levers are on the table: (1) New York City lowering its default residential speed limit, and (2) Albany passing S 4045 to require speed limiters for repeat speeders. Sen. Jessica Ramos co‑sponsored S 4045 and voted yes in committee on May 20, 2025; she was later excused on a June 12 vote (Open States).
Who represents this area on these issues?
State Sen. Jessica Ramos represents SD 13. Assembly Member Jessica González‑Rojas represents AD 34, which overlaps SD 13. Council Member Francisco P. Moya represents Council District 21, which overlaps SD 13. Positions listed here reflect sources cited in this article.
How were these numbers calculated?
We used NYC Open Data’s Motor Vehicle Collisions datasets (Crashes h9gi-nx95, Persons f55k-p6yu, Vehicles bm4k-52h4). We filtered records to Senate District 13 and the period 2022‑01‑01 to 2025‑09‑18, then counted total crashes, injuries, serious injuries, and deaths. Data were accessed Sep 18, 2025. You can explore the base datasets here.

Citations

Citations

Fix the Problem

State Senator Jessica Ramos

District 13

Other Representatives

Assembly Member Jessica González-Rojas

District 34

Twitter: @votejgr

Council Member Francisco P. Moya

District 21

Other Geographies

SD 13 Senate District 13 sits in Queens, Precinct 115, District 21, AD 34.

It contains Jackson Heights, East Elmhurst, North Corona, Elmhurst, Corona, Queens CB3, Queens CB4.

See also
Boroughs
City Council Districts
State_assembly_districts

Traffic Safety Timeline for Senate District 13

17
Drunk Driver Sleeps, Crashes Jeep in Queens

Sep 17 - A drunk man drove east on 71st Street at dawn. He fell asleep behind the wheel. His Jeep smashed steel. Blood ran from his head. He woke up with no memory. The crash left him cut and dazed.

A 34-year-old man drove a 2006 Jeep eastbound on 71st Street near 32nd Avenue in Queens. According to the police report, the driver was drunk and not wearing a seatbelt. He fell asleep at the wheel and crashed, causing severe head lacerations. The report lists 'Alcohol Involvement' and 'Fell Asleep' as contributing factors. The Jeep's front end crumpled on impact. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved. The driver regained consciousness with blood on his head and no memory of stopping. The data shows no helmet or signal issues; the crash stemmed from driver impairment and fatigue.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4565475 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
1
Pickup Turns, Strikes Five-Year-Old in Queens

Sep 1 - A Dodge pickup turned left on 100th Street. Its right bumper hit a five-year-old boy crossing alone. No signal. No crosswalk. The child died. The truck kept going. The street fell silent.

A five-year-old boy was killed at the corner of 100th Street and McIntosh Street in Queens. According to the police report, a Dodge pickup truck turned left and struck the child with its right front bumper as he crossed the street alone. The report notes there was no signal and no crosswalk at the location. The child suffered fatal injuries to his entire body. The police report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The truck left the scene. No helmet or signaling issues are cited for the victim. The crash left witnesses and the street in shock.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4560647 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
25
SUV Turns Left, Kills Elderly Pedestrian in Queens

Aug 25 - A Chevy SUV turned left on Roosevelt Avenue. The driver failed to yield. The front end struck a 77-year-old man crossing with the signal. He died on the pavement. Traffic rolled on. The system failed to protect him.

A 77-year-old man was killed at the corner of Roosevelt Avenue and 114th Street in Queens. According to the police report, he was crossing with the signal when a southbound Chevy SUV, making a left turn, struck him with its front end. The man suffered fatal head injuries and died at the scene. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The driver, a 46-year-old man, was licensed and remained at the scene. The pedestrian was in the crosswalk, obeying the signal. The crash highlights the lethal consequences when drivers fail to yield and pay attention.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4560815 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
3
Parked Sedan Struck, Driver Found Dead in Queens

Aug 3 - A parked Ford sedan on Britton Avenue. Rear crushed by a motorcycle. A man, 46, lifeless in the driver’s seat. Morning light on twisted metal. No sound. No movement. Just the aftermath on a quiet Queens street.

A fatal crash unfolded on Britton Avenue near Judge Street in Queens. According to the police report, a parked Ford sedan was struck in the rear by a motorcycle. The impact left the rear of the car crumpled. Inside the sedan, officers found a 46-year-old man, the driver, dead at the scene. The report states, 'A man, 46, found lifeless in a Ford sedan. A parked motorcycle struck. Rear of the car crumpled.' No contributing factors or driver errors were specified in the police data. The crash involved both a sedan and a motorcycle, both listed as parked before the collision. No other injuries were reported.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4560846 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
2
Distracted SUV Driver Hits Two Pedestrians in Queens

Jul 2 - A Jeep sped east on 37th Avenue. The driver looked away. Two men walked against traffic. The SUV struck them. Both were ejected. Blood pooled. One man’s head split open. Both lay unconscious. The street turned silent. The driver was distracted.

Two pedestrians were struck by a Jeep SUV traveling east on 37th Avenue near 106th Street in Queens. According to the police report, the driver was inattentive and distracted. The SUV hit two men walking against traffic, ejecting both from the roadway. One suffered severe head trauma and bleeding, the other sustained internal injuries. Both were found unconscious at the scene. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor. Neither pedestrian was blamed in the report. The data notes that neither injured pedestrian used safety equipment, but this is mentioned only after the driver’s error. The crash left both men broken on the blacktop, victims of a moment’s distraction behind the wheel.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4543297 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
12
Teen Cyclist Thrown Head-First in Queens Crash

Jun 12 - A 13-year-old girl rode her bike down 111th Street. She struck something head-on. She flew from the seat. Her head hit the pavement. Blood pooled. She was conscious but hurt. Police blamed inexperience. No helmet. The street stayed quiet.

A 13-year-old girl riding a bike alone near 53-51 111th Street in Queens crashed head-on and was ejected from her bike, suffering a head injury and severe bleeding. According to the police report, 'A 13-year-old girl, unlicensed and alone on a bike, struck head-on. Thrown to the pavement, bleeding from the head. No helmet. Conscious. Still. The cause: inexperience.' The report lists 'Driver Inexperience' as the primary contributing factor. The girl was unlicensed and wore no helmet, as noted in the data. No other vehicles or people were involved. The crash left the young cyclist injured and the street marked by silence.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4537011 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
4
Cyclist Thrown After Striking Parked SUV in Queens

Jun 4 - A man on a bike slammed into a parked SUV on 104th Street. His body flew. His arm split open. Blood spilled onto the street. He lay conscious, bleeding, as the SUV stood still. No helmet. No warning. The street stayed silent.

A 40-year-old man riding a bike crashed into a parked SUV near 46th Avenue and 104th Street in Queens. According to the police report, 'A man on a bike hit a parked SUV. His body flew. His arm split open. Blood poured. No helmet. No warning. The SUV stood still. He lay in the street, conscious, and bleeding.' The cyclist suffered severe bleeding and arm injuries. No contributing driver errors were listed in the data. The SUV was parked and undamaged. The report notes the cyclist was not wearing a helmet, but no helmet use was listed as a contributing factor. No other injuries were reported.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4534363 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
28
Cyclist Thrown, Bleeding After Yield Failure

May 28 - A man on a bike hit the street hard. Blood pooled. He lay semiconscious. The bike flipped. The cause: failure to yield. Queens fell silent. The crash left pain and questions. The city moved on. The wound stayed.

A 40-year-old man riding a bike on 84th Street near 25th Avenue in Queens was ejected and severely injured. According to the police report, 'A 40-year-old man was thrown from his bike, bleeding and semiconscious. His body struck the pavement. The bike overturned. The cause: failure to yield.' The crash data lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The cyclist suffered injuries to his entire body and was left semiconscious with severe bleeding. No other vehicle damage was reported. The report does not specify helmet use or other safety equipment. The crash underscores the danger when drivers fail to yield, leaving vulnerable road users exposed to grave harm.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4533435 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
6
Distracted Driver Hits Pedestrian on 114th Street

May 6 - A man stepped from behind a parked car on 114th Street. A driver pulled out, distracted. The car’s front struck the man’s face. Blood ran. He stayed conscious. The street bore witness. The system failed to protect him.

A 39-year-old man was injured on 114th Street near 42nd Avenue in Queens. According to the police report, he stepped from behind a parked car when a vehicle pulled from the curb and struck his face. The report states, “The driver was distracted.” The crash left the pedestrian with severe bleeding but conscious at the scene. The police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The vehicle’s center front end hit the man as it started from parking. No vehicle damage was reported. The data does not mention any other contributing factors from the pedestrian.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4528002 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
9
Cadillac Hits Elderly Man Off Broadway

Apr 9 - A Cadillac struck a 70-year-old man standing off Broadway near Baxter Avenue. His head split. Blood pooled. He stayed awake. Two parked SUVs took the crash’s force. Steel crumpled. The street fell silent. The man was badly hurt. Others suffered pain.

A Cadillac sedan hit a 70-year-old man who was standing off the roadway on Broadway near Baxter Avenue in Queens. According to the police report, 'A Cadillac struck a 70-year-old man standing off the roadway. His head split. Blood pooled. He stayed awake. Two parked SUVs caught the crash’s force. Steel crumpled. The street fell silent.' The pedestrian suffered severe head lacerations but remained conscious. Two parked SUVs were damaged in the impact. A 53-year-old male driver also reported neck pain. The police report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors were identified in the data. No mention of helmet use or signaling as a factor. The crash left the pedestrian and at least one driver injured.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4517798 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
24
Broken Pavement Sends Cyclist Flying on 40 Drive

Feb 24 - A 77-year-old man biked west on 40 Drive. The pavement gave way. He was thrown, struck his head, and died. No cars. No warning. The road failed. Darkness and silence followed.

A 77-year-old man riding his bike westbound on 40 Drive died after the pavement beneath him broke apart. According to the police report, 'The pavement broke beneath him. He flew, struck his head, and died alone in the dark.' The only listed contributing factor is 'Pavement Defective.' No other vehicles were involved. The cyclist was ejected and suffered fatal head injuries. The report does not mention helmet use as a contributing factor. This crash highlights the lethal risk posed by defective road conditions to people on bikes.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4505687 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
23
Toyota Sedan Kills Teen Crossing Parkway

Jan 23 - A Toyota sedan struck an 18-year-old man on Grand Central Parkway. The car crushed his head. He died under the lights. Three passengers sat silent. The driver kept going straight. The road claimed another life. No errors listed. No mercy given.

An 18-year-old pedestrian was killed on Grand Central Parkway when a Toyota sedan, traveling east, struck him as he crossed outside a crosswalk. According to the police report, 'A Toyota sedan struck an 18-year-old man crossing outside a crosswalk. The impact crushed his head and tore him inside. He died there, under the lights, as three passengers sat silent in the car.' The police report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The sedan’s right front bumper took the impact. The driver was licensed and had three passengers. The report does not mention any helmet or signal issues. The deadly impact ended a young life on a dark stretch of road.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4497543 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19