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](https://data.cityofnewyork.us/Public-Safety/Motor-Vehicle-Collisions-Crashes/h9gi-nx95)).

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](https://data.cityofnewyork.us/Public-Safety/Motor-Vehicle-Collisions-Crashes/h9gi-nx95)).

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](https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S4045)).

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](https://data.cityofnewyork.us/Public-Safety/Motor-Vehicle-Collisions-Crashes/h9gi-nx95).

Crash Count for SD 13 10,260 crashes • 31 deaths

Crashes: 2,150

All Injuries: 1,230

Moderate: 253

Serious: 18

Deaths: 5

Data from Jan 1, 2025 to Dec 8, 2025

Crashes by Hour in SD 13 3 PM • 99 injuries ↑16%

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Who is getting hurt? Kids 93 injuries ↓35% Seniors 77 injuries ↑1.3%

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Senate District 13: Traffic Crash Statistics

Looking north on 108th Street at 38th Avenue in Corona, where a driver opened a BMW door into Citi Bike rider Cristian Vazquez on Monday, fatally throwing him onto the roadway.

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Data as of 2025-12-08

Recent severe crashes

Queens Parked-Car Crash Kills E-Bike Rider 2025-10-27T18:39:00+00:00
108 ST
A 26-year-old e-bike rider died at 108 St and 38 Ave in Queens after impact with a parked sedan’s left doors. The rider was northbound. The car was parked. Police listed contributing factors as 'Unspecified.'
A 26-year-old e-bike rider was killed at 108 St and 38 Ave in Queens at 6:39 p.m. The rider traveled north, straight. Impact centered on the parked BMW sedan’s left doors. The rider was ejected and suffered fatal head trauma. The car’s driver, a 25-year-old man, reported an unspecified injury. According to the police report, contributing factors were listed as “Unspecified.” No specific driver errors were recorded beyond that. The crash involved a Citi e-bike and a 2014 BMW sedan. No other injuries were reported.
Driver in SUV kills teen on Roosevelt Ave 2025-09-13T04:14:00+00:00
ROOSEVELT AVE
On Roosevelt Ave at Benham St, a driver in an SUV went straight and hit pedestrians not in the roadway. A 16-year-old girl was killed. Three pedestrians were injured. Police recorded Aggressive Driving/Road Rage and alcohol involvement.
A driver in a 2009 Chevy SUV, traveling east on Roosevelt Ave at Benham St in Queens, went straight and hit four pedestrians who were not in the roadway. A 16-year-old girl was killed. A 19-year-old man, a 28-year-old man, and a 32-year-old woman were injured. The driver, a 38-year-old man, was also injured. "According to the police report, police recorded Aggressive Driving/Road Rage by the driver and Alcohol Involvement." The point of impact and damage were the SUV's center front end.
Motorcyclist Ejected and Killed on Expressway 2025-07-24T15:46:00+00:00
LONG ISLAND EXPRESSWAY
A motorcycle slammed into a truck on the Long Island Expressway. The rider, age 24, was ejected and killed. Others survived. The crash left a body broken, a city shaken.
A 24-year-old motorcyclist was killed after colliding with a tractor truck on the Long Island Expressway in Queens. According to the police report, the motorcycle was changing lanes when it struck the right side of the truck. The rider was ejected and suffered fatal crush injuries. Other occupants in the involved vehicles, including a driver in an SUV and the truck operator, were not seriously hurt. The report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' The deceased rider was wearing a helmet, as noted in the report.
Distracted Driver Strikes Parked SUV in Queens 2025-03-26T10:55:00+00:00
104-28 42 AVE
A parked SUV became a tomb on 42nd Avenue. Distraction carved metal, left a woman, 43, lifeless in the daylight hush. The lap belt held her, but the impact did not forgive. The street bore witness, silent and unchanged.
According to the police report, a fatal crash occurred outside 104-28 42nd Avenue in Queens when a parked Subaru SUV was struck on its left side. The sole occupant, a 43-year-old woman, was inside the vehicle at the time and was held in place by her lap belt. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor leading to the collision. The impact folded metal and resulted in the apparent death of the woman, who did not leave the car. The police report does not cite any victim behavior as a contributing factor. The focus remains on the danger created by driver distraction, which turned a parked vehicle into a scene of tragedy.
BMW Runs Red, Fatal Head-On Crash on Northern Blvd 2025-02-26T04:12:00+00:00
NORTHERN BLVD
A BMW driver ran the red on Northern Boulevard. Metal screamed as a Mercedes struck head-on. The 23-year-old behind the wheel died, unbelted. A parked Toyota caught the edge. The street fell silent, marked by violence and disregard.
A violent collision unfolded at the corner of Northern Boulevard and 107th Street in Queens. According to the police report, a BMW sedan 'ran the red,' disregarding traffic control. The report lists 'Alcohol Involvement' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors. The BMW was struck head-on by a Mercedes sedan traveling straight. The 23-year-old BMW driver, unbelted and alone, was killed behind the wheel. The impact was severe enough that a parked Toyota SUV was also damaged. The police narrative describes the aftermath: 'Metal screamed. A parked Toyota caught the edge. The street fell silent.' The report does not cite any victim behavior as a contributing factor. The crash underscores the deadly consequences of driver actions—specifically, running a red light and alcohol involvement.

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Worst Streets Grand Central Parkway: 14 moderate injuries

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Dropped off vs. last year

94 Street
Astoria Boulevard
88 Street

Carnage in SD 13 18 Contusion/Bruise (Lower leg/foot)

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▸ Killed 5

▸ Crush Injuries 8

▸ Severe Bleeding 7

▸ Severe Lacerations 3

▸ Concussion 5

▸ Whiplash 44

▸ Contusion/Bruise 77

▸ Abrasion 40

▸ Pain/Nausea 25

▸ Internal Injury 8

Data from Jan 1, 2025 to Dec 8, 2025

Totals count people injured or killed.

Preventable Speeding 4,788 16+ offenders ↓46%

Repeat School-Zone Speeding Offenders

SD 13

Data through 2025-12-08

4,788

Preventable tickets (≥16) — 2025 year-to-date

Prev: 8,802 2024 year-to-date

↓45.6% vs 2024 year-to-date

Threshold

≥ 16

≥ 6: 11,990 (2025 year-to-date) • Prev: 22,985 2024 year-to-date
≥ 16: 4,788 (2025 year-to-date) • Prev: 8,802 2024 year-to-date

Pedestrian Injuries 90% by Cars and Trucks ↑2.6%

Cars 0

Trucks 0

Mopeds 0

Bikes 0

Contact State Senator Jessica Ramos A 100

State Senator Jessica Ramos
District 13

Street Safety Record

A100

2025 year-to-date

Recent win: Relates to requiring the installation of intelligent speed assistance devices for repeated violation of maximum speed limits

Ramos mentioned in State lawmakers call for withholding state employees’ federal taxes
• Neutral
2025-10-14 · Leadership · City & State NY
Ramos mentioned in State lawmakers call for withholding state employees’ federal taxes
Ramos Endorses Safety Boosting Speed Camera Reauthorization
👍 Positive
2025-06-25 · Leadership · Streetsblog NYC · ↑ helps grade
Albany stalled. Lawmakers dragged their feet. No new laws for safer streets. Pedestrians and cyclists left exposed. The car stays king. The status quo kills. Vulnerable New Yorkers pay the price.
Ramos misses committee vote on school speed zone safety bill.
👎 Negative
2025-06-13 · Vote · Open States · ↓ hurts grade
Senate passes S 8344. School speed zone rules in New York City get extended. Lawmakers make technical fixes. The bill keeps pressure on drivers near schools. Streets stay a little safer for kids.
Ramos misses committee vote on bill improving road safety for all.
👎 Negative
2025-06-12 · Vote · Open States · ↓ hurts grade
Senate backs S 4045. Repeat speeders face forced installation of speed assistance tech. Eleven points or six camera tickets triggers action. Law targets reckless drivers. Streets may get safer for those outside the car.

Email: ramos@nysenate.gov

District Office:
74-09 37th Ave. Suite 302, Jackson Heights, NY 11372
718-205-3881

Legislative Office:
Room 307, Legislative Office Building, Albany, NY 12247
518-455-2529

Twitter: @jessicaramos

Contact Assembly Member Jessica González-Rojas A 100

Assembly Member Jessica González-Rojas
District 34

Street Safety Record

A100

2025 year-to-date

Recent win: Elected officials outline continued support for 31st Street protected bike lanes in Astoria

González‑Rojas Backs Safety‑Boosting 31st Street Protected Bike Lanes
👍 Positive
2025-08-19 · Leadership · AMNY · ↑ helps grade
Local officials backed DOT's protected bike lanes under the elevated 31st Street tracks. A New York State Supreme Court issued a temporary injunction that paused the plan. Leaders urged the city to move the separated lanes forward to protect cyclists and pedestrians.
González‑Rojas Backs Safety‑Boosting 20 MPH Limit and Protected Lanes
👍 Positive
2025-08-12 · Leadership · Streetsblog NYC · ↑ helps grade
A speeding 84-year-old driver killed himself and two pedestrians in Astoria. Elected officials demanded 20 mph limits, protected bike lanes, universal daylighting, and more automated enforcement. Analysts say systemwide changes reduce traffic violence and protect pedestrians and cyclists.
Jessica González‑Rojas Backs Safety‑Boosting Astoria Protected Bike Lanes
👍 Positive
2025-08-08 · Leadership · Streetsblog NYC · ↑ helps grade
DOT will install protected bike lanes and traffic calming on 31st Street in Astoria. Business owners sued to stop it. The corridor has 190 injuries, 12 severe, 2 deaths since 2020. DOT vows to defend the redesign.
González-Rojas Backs Safety-Boosting Half Fare Transit Discount
👍 Positive
2025-06-30 · Leadership · NYC Council – Legistar · ↑ helps grade
González-Rojas Backs Safety-Boosting Half Fare Transit Discount

Email: gonzalezrojasj@nyassembly.gov

District Office:
75-35 31st Ave. Suite 206B (2nd Floor), East Elmhurst, NY 11370
718-457-0384

Legislative Office:
Room 654, Legislative Office Building, Albany, NY 12248
518-455-4545

Twitter: @votejgr

Contact Council Member Francisco P. Moya Provisional 67

Council Member Francisco P. Moya
District 21

Street Safety Record

Provisional67

2025 year-to-date

Recent win: A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to vehicles reported as abandoned to the department of sanitation: Council passes

Moya votes yes to remove abandoned vehicles, boosting street safety.
👍 Positive
2025-06-30 · Vote · NYC Council – Legistar · ↑ helps grade
Council orders swift removal of abandoned, derelict cars. Streets clear in 72 hours. No plates, no stickers, no excuses. Police and sanitation must act. Safer crossings for all who walk, ride, or wait.
Moya votes yes on taxi dooring warning decals, no major safety change.
• Neutral
2025-05-01 · Vote · NYC Council – Legistar
Council passes law. Taxis and for-hire cars must post bold warnings on rear doors. Riders face the message: look for cyclists before swinging the door. A move to cut dooring. City acts. Cyclists stay in the crosshairs.
Moya votes yes, boosting street safety transparency and project accountability.
👍 Positive
2025-04-10 · Vote · NYC Council – Legistar · ↑ helps grade
Council passed a law forcing DOT to post sharp, regular updates on street safety projects. Progress on bike lanes, bus lanes, and signals must go public. No more hiding delays or cost overruns. The city must show its work.
Moya votes yes on pavement markings bill, boosting street safety citywide.
👍 Positive
2025-02-13 · Vote · NYC Council – Legistar · ↑ helps grade
Council orders DOT to repaint pavement lines within five days after resurfacing. Delays must be explained to the public. Clear markings mean fewer deadly gaps for walkers and riders.