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.

Crash Count for SD 59 11,623 crashes • 28 deaths

Crashes: 2,531

All Injuries: 1,258

Moderate: 335

Serious: 22

Deaths: 7

Data from Jan 1, 2025 to Dec 8, 2025

Crashes by Hour in SD 59 1 PM • 79 injuries ↑1.3%

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Who is getting hurt? Kids 65 injuries ↓26% Seniors 84 injuries ↓29%

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Moderate Serious Deaths

Caught Speeding Recently in SD 59 MKT6372 — 82 times

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

2013 Mazda Station Wagon (MKT6372) – 82 tickets citywide • 1 in last 90d here
2012 Audi Spor (D80VED) – 39 tickets citywide • 1 in last 90d here
2013 Black BMW Sedan (LPG1802) – 27 tickets citywide • 1 in last 90d here
2021 Black Ford Tow (14134TV) – 25 tickets citywide • 1 in last 90d here
2016 Black BMW Sedan (LPV1213) – 21 tickets citywide • 1 in last 90d here

Senate District 59: Traffic Crash Statistics

Trucks and cars crowd the FDR Drive near East 23rd Street, where a city-contracted dump truck driver killed a 42-year-old cyclist Friday, prompting renewed demands for protected bike space.

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Data as of 2025-12-08

Recent severe crashes

Driver's right turn kills woman in crosswalk 2025-08-31T12:49:00+00:00
30 ST
A driver in an SUV turned right onto 30 St at 39 Ave and hit a 38-year-old woman in a marked crosswalk. She died. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver.
A driver in a Ford SUV turned right from southbound 30 St onto 39 Ave and struck a 38-year-old woman in a marked crosswalk. She was killed. According to the police report, contributing factors included "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way." Police recorded failure to yield by the driver. The vehicle's center front end struck the pedestrian. The driver was licensed and the vehicle showed center front end damage. The pedestrian record notes she was crossing, no signal, in a marked crosswalk. The crash occurred in Queens (Precinct 114). No other injuries among vehicle occupants were reported.
SUV Driver Disregards Traffic Control, Hits Cyclist 2025-07-29T18:06:00+00:00
2 AVE
Driver in an SUV heading south on 2 Avenue hit a 65-year-old e-bike rider at East 15 Street in Manhattan. The cyclist was ejected and left unconscious with head injuries. Police recorded traffic control disregarded by the driver.
A driver in a 2024 Nissan SUV, traveling south on 2 Avenue, hit a 65-year-old man riding an e-bike at East 15 Street in Manhattan. The impact threw the cyclist. He was left unconscious with head injuries and reported crush injuries. According to the police report, police recorded 'Traffic Control Disregarded' for the driver. After noting the driver error, police also recorded 'Traffic Control Disregarded' for the cyclist. Vehicle damage and point of impact were listed at the SUV’s center front end. Injuries for the SUV occupants were not specified in the report.
Motorcyclist Killed on FDR Drive After Crash 2025-07-24T03:48:00+00:00
FDR DRIVE
A 31-year-old motorcyclist died on FDR Drive. He was ejected and suffered fatal head injuries. Police cite driver inattention and distraction as causes.
A 31-year-old man riding a motorcycle northbound on FDR Drive was killed after a crash. According to the police report, the rider was ejected and suffered fatal head injuries. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the main contributing factor. The motorcycle sustained damage to the right front quarter panel. No other injuries were specified. The rider was wearing a helmet, but the report centers on driver inattention as the cause. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.
Bus Driver Inattention Kills Pedestrian on 3rd Ave 2025-06-16T05:28:00+00:00
3 AVE
A bus struck and killed a man at E 28th and 3rd. Police cite driver inattention. The pedestrian suffered fatal crush injuries. The bus hit with its right front bumper. Another life lost to distraction.
A 49-year-old man walking at the intersection of E 28th Street and 3rd Avenue was killed when a northbound bus struck him with its right front bumper. According to the police report, the pedestrian suffered fatal crush injuries to his entire body. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor. The bus driver and two occupants were not seriously hurt. The crash again highlights the deadly risk posed by large vehicles and inattentive driving on Manhattan streets.
Alcohol-Involved Crash Injures Passenger on Bedford 2025-05-14T22:14:00+00:00
BEDFORD AVE
Sedans collided on Bedford Ave. Alcohol played a role. One passenger suffered head injuries. The driver died. Steel and speed met flesh. Brooklyn streets bore the cost.
A crash involving two sedans on Bedford Avenue in Brooklyn left a 29-year-old front passenger injured with head trauma and killed the driver. According to the police report, 'Alcohol Involvement' was a contributing factor in the collision. The report lists no other specific driver errors. The injured passenger was not ejected and reported whiplash. The driver was pronounced dead at the scene. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash underscores the deadly consequences when alcohol mixes with driving.

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Worst Streets FDR Drive: 1 death

2025-12-07
2025-11-20
2025-07-24

Dropped off vs. last year

East 34 Street
3 Avenue
Nassau Avenue

Carnage in SD 59 34 Contusion/Bruise (Lower leg/foot)

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▸ Killed 7

▸ Crush Injuries 7

▸ Severe Bleeding 7

▸ Severe Lacerations 8

▸ Concussion 13

▸ Whiplash 47

▸ Contusion/Bruise 110

▸ Abrasion 71

▸ Pain/Nausea 26

▸ Internal Injury 19

Data from Jan 1, 2025 to Dec 8, 2025

Totals count people injured or killed.

Preventable Speeding 2,844 16+ offenders ↓47%

Repeat School-Zone Speeding Offenders

SD 59

Data through 2025-12-08

2,844

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

Prev: 5,380 2024 year-to-date

↓47.1% vs 2024 year-to-date

Threshold

≥ 16

≥ 6: 6,817 (2025 year-to-date) • Prev: 13,654 2024 year-to-date
≥ 16: 2,844 (2025 year-to-date) • Prev: 5,380 2024 year-to-date

Pedestrian Injuries 89% by Cars and Trucks ↓19%

Cars 0

Trucks 0

Mopeds 0

Bikes 0

Contact State Senator Kristen Gonzalez A 100

State Senator Kristen Gonzalez
District 59

Street Safety Record

A100

2025 year-to-date

Recent win: DOT Stands By Astoria Safety Project Despite Foes’ Anti-Bike Lawsuit

Gonzalez 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.
Gonzalez Supports Safety Boosting 31st Street Bike Lane Plan
👍 Positive
2025-06-20 · Leadership · Streetsblog NYC · ↑ helps grade
DOT pushes ahead. Protected bike lanes coming to 31st Street. Community board erupts. Lawmakers back the plan. Business owners protest. City stands with cyclists and pedestrians. Proven safety gains for vulnerable users. Change rolls forward. Streets shift. Lives may be spared.
Gonzalez votes yes to extend school speed zones, improving child pedestrian safety.
👍 Positive
2025-06-13 · Vote · Open States · ↑ helps 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.
Gonzalez votes yes in committee, boosting street safety by curbing repeat speeders.
👍 Positive
2025-06-12 · Vote · Open States · ↑ helps 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: 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

Contact Assembly Member Claire Valdez A 97

Assembly Member Claire Valdez
District 37

Street Safety Record

A97

2025 year-to-date

Recent win: First day of massive Queens bus network redesign goes off mostly glitch-free in Flushing

Valdez Supports Safety Boosting Queens Bus Network Redesign
👍 Positive
2025-06-29 · Leadership · AMNY · ↑ helps grade
Queens rolled out its new bus network. Riders lined up at the Q12 stop on Northern Boulevard. No chaos. No crashes. Just buses and bodies in the heat. Fewer cars, safer streets for all.
Valdez votes yes to extend school speed zones, improving child pedestrian safety.
👍 Positive
2025-06-17 · Vote · Open States · ↑ helps 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.
Valdez votes yes to weaken bus rules, increasing pedestrian and cyclist risk.
👎 Negative
2025-06-16 · Vote · Open States · ↓ hurts grade
Senate passed S 7785. The bill carves out large Mitchell-Lama housing from bus traffic rules. Lawmakers voted yes. The carve-out weakens enforcement. Streets grow less safe for people on foot and bike.
Valdez votes yes to expand school speed cameras, boosting pedestrian safety.
👍 Positive
2025-06-16 · Vote · Open States · ↑ helps grade
White Plains gets speed cameras near schools. Lawmakers move fast. Most vote yes. Cameras catch drivers who endanger kids. Program ends 2030. Streets may slow. Danger faces children every day.

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

Contact Council Member Julie Won A 100

Council Member Julie Won
District 26

Street Safety Record

A100

2025 year-to-date

Recent win: NYC to lose 300,000 parking spots in City Council bid to boost street safety

Won Backs Safety‑Boosting Universal Daylighting Bill
👍 Positive
2025-11-21 · Leadership · Streetsblog NYC · ↑ helps grade
Intro 1138 faces a last-minute gutting as Speaker Adams and DOT push a narrower counter-proposal on Nov 21, 2025. DOT would daylight 100 spots a year with no hardening; safety effects remain unclear.
Julie Won Backs Safety-Boosting Universal Daylighting Measure
👎 Negative
2025-08-08 · Leadership · Streetsblog NYC · ↓ hurts grade
DOT leans on a costly report and pro-car politicians to stall universal daylighting. Corners stay parked. Visibility stays poor. Pedestrians and cyclists lose a proven, system‑wide safety measure while parking is put first.
Julie Won Backs Safety-Boosting Universal Daylighting at Intersections
👍 Positive
2025-08-03 · Leadership · AMNY · ↑ helps grade
Council weighs a 20-foot parking ban at crosswalks. Supporters say it saves lives. Critics warn of lost parking and risk. Streets stand at a crossroads.
Won Calls Report Deeply Flawed Backs Safety‑Boosting Daylighting
👍 Positive
2025-07-30 · Leadership · City & State NY · ↑ helps grade
Council moves to ban parking near corners. Sightlines clear. Crashes drop. Pedestrians and cyclists breathe easier. DOT doubts linger. Advocates press on. Streets could change fast.