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 crashes between 2022-01-01 and 2025-09-24 within Senate District 59 and tallied totals (crashes, injuries, deaths, serious injuries). Figures cited for “in the last 12 months” and year-to-date comparisons come from the same filtered data. Data were extracted on Sep 23, 2025. You can explore the base datasets [here](https://data.cityofnewyork.us/Public-Safety/Motor-Vehicle-Collisions-Crashes/h9gi-nx95).

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Which recent crashes does this cover?

Incidents in Senate District 59 from 2022-01-01 to 2025-09-24. Recent examples include a pedestrian injured at Astoria Boulevard and 31st Street on Sep 16, 2025; a cyclist injured on Driggs Avenue on Sep 15, 2025; and a pedestrian killed at 39th Avenue and 30th Street on Aug 31, 2025, all recorded in the NYC Open Data crash system.

Who represents this area?

Senate District 59 is represented by State Senator Kristen Gonzalez; Assembly District 37 by Claire Valdez; and Council District 26 by Julie Won, according to the context provided for this report.

What policies are on the table right now?

Two concrete steps are documented here: 1) lower NYC’s default speed limits where allowed under current law, and 2) pass and enforce the Stop Super Speeders Act (S 4045) to require intelligent speed assistance devices for repeat violators. Sen. Gonzalez co-sponsored and voted yes on S 4045; the provided record does not show Assembly sponsorship by the local member.

MAR 17, 2026 CRASH ALERT

Unlicensed driver distracted, hits pedestrian

An unlicensed SUV driver hit a 28-year-old woman on E 34th Street at Lexington Avenue. Police recorded driver inattention as she suffered a head injury and minor bleeding.

MAR 17 · E 34 ST

Senate District 59: Traffic Crash Statistics

Mar 17, 2026 - An unlicensed SUV driver hit a 28-year-old woman on E 34th Street at Lexington Avenue. Police recorded driver inattention as she suffered a head injury and minor bleeding.

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Crash Counter for SD 59 493 crashes • 1 deaths

Crashes: 493

All Injuries: 211

Moderate: 47

Serious: 11

Deaths: 1

Data from Jan 1, 2026 to Mar 17, 2026

Caught Speeding Recently in SD 59 18045TV — 106 times

Vehicles – Caught speeding in NYC (12 months) and here in SD 59

2024 Gray Chevrolet Tow (18045TV) – 106 tickets citywide • 1 in last 90d here
2025 Gray Chevrolet Pickup (LXZ7874) – 100 tickets citywide • 1 in last 90d here
2021 Chevrolet Station Wagon (MKL9893) – 50 tickets citywide • 2 in last 90d here
2025 White Toyota Suburban (LWB4438) – 49 tickets citywide • 1 in last 90d here
2025 Gray Volvo Wago (TBN2286) – 31 tickets citywide • 1 in last 90d here

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Data as of 2026-03-17

Recent severe crashes

Alleged Drunk Driver Ejects Woman on Crescent 2026-01-04T01:45:00+00:00
CRESCENT ST
Overnight on Crescent Street, a 54-year-old driver with alcohol recorded in the crash report hit a standing scooter and threw its rider into the street. The woman was knocked unconscious with a head injury.
According to the police report, around 1:45 a.m. on Crescent Street at 30th Drive in Queens, a 54-year-old sedan driver making a left turn hit a standing motorized scooter. The 54-year-old woman riding the scooter was ejected, rendered unconscious and recorded with a head injury and internal complaint. Police recorded alcohol involvement in the crash. Other occupants were listed; the report does not describe their injuries.
Unlicensed driver distracted, hits pedestrian 2026-03-17T00:53:00+00:00
E 34 ST
An unlicensed SUV driver hit a 28-year-old woman on E 34th Street at Lexington Avenue. Police recorded driver inattention as she suffered a head injury and minor bleeding.
According to the police report, a 29-year-old unlicensed driver in a 2024 Mercedes SUV was making a left turn at E 34th Street and Lexington Avenue just before 1 a.m. when the driver hit a 28-year-old woman walking. Police recorded driver inattention/distraction. The pedestrian suffered a head injury with minor bleeding. Other occupants were listed; the report does not describe their injuries.
Distracted driver hits 68-year-old in crosswalk 2026-03-14T17:10:00+00:00
56-27 2 ST
Police say a distracted driver turned right and hit a 68-year-old woman in a marked crosswalk at 56-27 2nd Street. She was injured in her hip and upper leg.
According to the police report, a 52-year-old sedan driver was making a right turn near 56-27 2nd Street in Queens on March 14, 2026, and hit a 68-year-old woman who was crossing in a marked crosswalk at an intersection. Police recorded driver inattention/distraction. The pedestrian was injured, with injuries noted to the hip and upper leg and an internal complaint.
Taxi driver hit 61-year-old pedestrian 2026-03-04T02:11:00+00:00
550 1 AVE
A taxi driver hit a 61-year-old man at 550 1st Avenue overnight, leaving him with a head injury and a fracture/dislocation. Police recorded driver inattention.
According to the police report, a taxi driver was going straight ahead at 550 1st Avenue in Manhattan around 2:11 a.m. on March 4, 2026, and hit a 61-year-old man at an intersection. The pedestrian had a head injury and a fracture/distorted/dislocation complaint. Police recorded driver inattention/distraction and noted the pedestrian was crossing against the signal. Other occupants were listed; the report does not describe their injuries.
Moped driver fails to yield, hits pedestrian 2026-02-26T18:15:00+00:00
38 ST
A 59-year-old woman crossed with the signal at 38th Street and 36th Avenue when a moped driver failed to yield and hit her. Police recorded a fracture and dislocation to her arm and hand.
According to the police report, at 6:15 p.m. on Feb. 26, 2026, a moped driver going straight ahead hit a 59-year-old woman at the intersection of 38th Street and 36th Avenue in Queens. Police recorded failure to yield right-of-way. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal and suffered a fracture, distortion, and dislocation to her elbow, lower arm, or hand.

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Carnage in SD 59 7 Minor Bleeding (Head)

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▸ Killed 1

▸ Severe Bleeding 1

▸ Concussion 2

▸ Fracture/Dislocation 4

▸ Internal Injury 2

▸ Whiplash 7

▸ Contusion/Bruise 11

▸ Abrasion 8

▸ Pain/Nausea 6

Data from Jan 1, 2026 to Mar 17, 2026

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Crashes by Hour in SD 59 3 PM • 19 injuries ↑36%

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Who is getting hurt? Kids 9 injuries ↓47% Seniors 20 injuries ↑18%

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How we calculate this

We calculate these costs using a method developed by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, or NHTSA. It gives one set of costs for crashes with injuries and another for crashes with no reported injuries.

Crashes with injuries cost much more because the method includes things like lost work, medical care, and long-term harm. NHTSA says crash costs include "lost productivity, medical, legal and court costs, emergency service, insurance administration, congestion, property damage, and workplace losses."

These are estimates, not bills. "Other harm" is the part of the broader estimate that goes beyond direct bills and insurance claims. It captures pain, disability, and lost quality of life.

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Preventable Speeding 233 16+ offenders ↓78%

Repeat School-Zone Speeding Offenders

SD 59

Data through 2026-03-17

233

Preventable tickets (≥16) — 2026 year-to-date

Prev: 1,072 2025 year-to-date

↓78.3% vs 2025 year-to-date

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≥ 16

≥ 6: 648 (2026 year-to-date) • Prev: 2,608 2025 year-to-date
≥ 16: 233 (2026 year-to-date) • Prev: 1,072 2025 year-to-date

Pedestrian Injuries 89% by Cars and Trucks ↑50%

Cars 0

Trucks 0

Mopeds 0

Bikes 0

State Senator Kristen Gonzalez A (100)*

State Senator Kristen Gonzalez
District 59

Senate 59

Street Safety Record

A (100)*

2026 year-to-date

Recent win: Mamdani announces plans to restart 31st Street redesign in Astoria

Gonzalez Praises Safety‑Boosting 31st Street Redesign Restart
👍 Positive
2026-01-07 · Leadership · AMNY · ↑ helps grade
Mamdani shrugs off a judge and hits reset. A deadly mile under the tracks may finally trade speeding steel for concrete and calm.

Email: gonzalez@nysenate.gov

District Office:
801 2nd Ave. Suite 303, New York, NY 10017
718-765-6674

Legislative Office:
Room 817, Legislative Office Building, Albany, NY 12247
518-455-3250

Twitter: @SenGonzalezNY

Assembly Member Claire Valdez A (100)*

Assembly Member Claire Valdez
District 37

Assembly 37

Street Safety Record

A (100)*

2026 year-to-date

Recent win: Claire Valdez: In Congress, I Will Fight For Transit and Bike Lanes

Valdez Pushes Safety‑Boosting Shift From Highways To Transit
👍 Positive
2026-03-13 · Leadership · Streetsblog NYC · ↑ helps grade
Claire Valdez pitched a federal shift away from highways. She called transit a public good. She backed bike lanes, walking, and “reconnecting communities.” It was a campaign message, not a vote.
Valdez Voices Conditional Support for Safety‑Boosting Weekend G Extension
👍 Positive
2026-02-11 · Leadership · AMNY · ↑ helps grade
City Hall is “digging into” weekend G service back to Forest Hills. It’s talk, not a switch. The MTA still holds the lever.

Email: valdezc@nyassembly.gov

District Office:
45-10 Skillman Ave. 1st Floor, Sunnyside, NY 11104
718-784-3194

Legislative Office:
Room 427, Legislative Office Building, Albany, NY 12248
518-455-4851

Twitter: @claireforqueens

Council Member Julie Won A (100)

Council Member Julie Won
District 26

Council 26

Street Safety Record

A (100)

2026 year-to-date

Recent win: A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to establishing dynamic parking zones

Won sponsors dynamic parking zones to improve street safety and cut congestion.
👍 Positive
2026-02-12 · Sponsor · NYC Council – Legistar · ↑ helps grade
DOT would set demand-based curb prices in at least one zone per borough. Rates could shift in real time. Permit vehicles stay exempt. The bill now sits in the Transportation and Infrastructure committee.
Won primary-sponsors dynamic parking zones bill, boosting street safety.
👍 Positive
2026-02-12 · Sponsor · NYC Council – Legistar · ↑ helps grade
The Council sent Int 0671-2026 to committee. It would let DOT raise or drop curb parking prices by demand. Zones would land in each borough. Permit vehicles stay exempt.
Won sponsors dynamic parking zones bill with neutral overall safety impact.
• Neutral
2026-02-12 · Sponsor · NYC Council – Legistar
Int 0671-2026 landed at Council. It would create “dynamic parking zones.” The plan now heads to Transportation and Infrastructure.
Won co-sponsors DMV IDNYC proof boost, worsening street safety overall.
• Neutral
2026-02-12 · Sponsor · NYC Council – Legistar
The Council introduced a resolution pushing DMV to count IDNYC for more. It targets the six-point barrier to licenses. It aims to widen access, regardless of immigration status.