Where is this happening?

Assembly District 39 covers Elmhurst, Corona, and Middle Village, overlapping Queens CB4 and NYPD’s 110th Precinct.

From Jan 1, 2022 to Sep 18, 2025, AD 39 saw 3,658 crashes, 14 people killed, and 1,768 injured, with 16 serious injuries recorded (NYC Open Data).

What times are most deadly?

Deaths cluster in the early morning, with the highest counts around 3–4 AM in this district (NYC Open Data).

Which streets are the worst?

The Long Island Expressway corridor shows 2 deaths and 184 injuries; Woodhaven Boulevard shows 1 death and 56 injuries; 80th Street shows 1 death and 20 injuries (NYC Open Data).

How were these numbers calculated?

We analyzed NYC Open Data’s Motor Vehicle Collisions tables — Crashes (h9gi-nx95), Persons (f55k-p6yu), and Vehicles (bm4k-52h4) — filtered to Assembly District 39 and the period 2022-01-01 to 2025-09-18. We counted deaths, injuries, serious injuries, and crashes, and summarized locations and hours. Data was accessed on Sep 18, 2025. You can view the base datasets [here](https://data.cityofnewyork.us/Public-Safety/Motor-Vehicle-Collisions-Crashes/h9gi-nx95), [here](https://data.cityofnewyork.us/Public-Safety/Motor-Vehicle-Collisions-Person/f55k-p6yu), and [here](https://data.cityofnewyork.us/Public-Safety/Motor-Vehicle-Collisions-Vehicles/bm4k-52h4).

Who represents this area?

Assembly Member Catalina Cruz; State Senator Michael Gianaris; Council Member Shekar Krishnan.

What did my Assembly Member do this year?

Catalina Cruz voted yes on S 8344 to extend and correct school speed zone protections (Open States).

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Assembly District 39: Traffic Crash Statistics

May 23, 2026 - A driver blew the right-of-way on 77th Street at 35th Avenue and hit a 61-year-old man crossing with the signal. He was injured in his knee, lower leg, and foot.

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Crash Counter for AD 39 359 crashes • 1 deaths

Crashes: 359

All Injuries: 204

Moderate: 32

Serious: 7

Deaths: 1

Data from Jan 1, 2026 to Jun 1, 2026

Caught Speeding in AD 39 JRM5529 — 116 times

116 speed-camera tickets citywide in 12 months
NY JRM5529 · 2022 Black BMW Sedan
Caught here 7 times in the last 12 months.
Typically speeds citywide in: Forest Hills (36), Hollis (17), and Elmhurst (16).
109 speed-camera tickets citywide in 12 months
NY KZA2673 · 2022 Black Toyota Suburban
Caught here 1 time in the last 12 months.
Typically speeds citywide in: Crown Heights (North) (18), Ocean Hill (14), and East Flatbush-Erasmus (7).
106 speed-camera tickets citywide in 12 months
NY LNG7028 · 2024 Black Mazda Suburban
Caught here 1 time in the last 12 months.
Typically speeds citywide in: Annadale-Huguenot-Prince's Bay-Woodrow (17), Great Kills-Eltingville (15), and New Springville-Willowbrook-Bulls Head-Travis (14).
106 speed-camera tickets citywide in 12 months
NY 18045TV · 2024 Gray Chevrolet Tow
Caught here 3 times in the last 12 months.
Typically speeds citywide in: East Elmhurst (31), Jackson Heights (12), and Astoria (North)-Ditmars-Steinway (8).
106 speed-camera tickets citywide in 12 months
NY 20918NE · 2023 White Ford Van
Caught here 1 time in the last 12 months.
Typically speeds citywide in: East New York-New Lots (6), Glen Oaks-Floral Park-New Hyde Park (6), and Bellerose (6).

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Recent severe crashes

Distracted driver kills man on Whitney 2026-03-31T16:34:00+00:00
WHITNEY AVE
A driver in a sedan hit and killed a 44-year-old man crossing Whitney Avenue. Police recorded driver inattention/distraction.
According to the police report, a 53-year-old sedan driver was going straight west on Whitney Avenue on March 31, 2026, around 4:34 p.m., when the driver hit a 44-year-old pedestrian who was crossing not at an intersection and not in a crosswalk. The pedestrian was killed, with crush injuries noted. Police recorded driver inattention/distraction. Other occupants were listed; the report does not describe their injuries.
Driver fails to yield, hits man 2026-05-23T16:00:00+00:00
77 ST
A driver blew the right-of-way on 77th Street at 35th Avenue and hit a 61-year-old man crossing with the signal. He was injured in his knee, lower leg, and foot.
According to the police report, a driver going straight on 77th Street at 35th Avenue failed to yield the right-of-way and hit a 61-year-old pedestrian who was crossing with the signal. The pedestrian was injured, with injuries noted to the knee, lower leg, and foot, and an internal complaint. Police also recorded slippery pavement.
Queens Blvd debris downs 27-year-old cyclist 2026-05-17T00:00:00+00:00
93-29 QUEENS BLVD
A 27-year-old cyclist went down near 93-29 Queens Boulevard after police recorded obstruction/debris. He was injured overnight.
According to the police report, a 27-year-old man riding a bicycle was injured near 93-29 Queens Boulevard in Queens just after midnight on May 17, 2026. Police recorded obstruction/debris as a contributing factor. The report lists an internal complaint and an injury to the shoulder/upper arm.
Driver blows yield, hits e-scooter rider 2026-05-16T12:58:00+00:00
77 ST
A driver making a right turn on 77th Street at Eliot Avenue failed to yield and hit a 59-year-old rider. Police also recorded unsafe speed.
According to the police report, a driver in an SUV was making a right turn on 77th Street at Eliot Avenue in Queens and failed to yield right-of-way, hitting a 59-year-old man riding an ESST. Police also recorded unsafe speed. The rider was injured, with harm to the elbow/lower arm/hand and a complaint of severe bleeding; the report lists him as ejected and conscious.
Teen driver lost control 2026-03-27T22:38:00+00:00
62-32 80 ST
Police recorded driver inexperience and inattention. A 16-year-old moped driver and her 15-year-old passenger were ejected and injured on 80th Street in Queens.
According to the police report, a 16-year-old unlicensed driver was operating a moped near 62-32 80th Street in Queens around 10:38 p.m. on March 27, 2026. Police recorded driver inexperience and driver inattention/distraction. The driver and a 15-year-old passenger were ejected and injured; the driver’s injuries were recorded to the head with severe bleeding, and the passenger had abrasions to the body.

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Carnage in AD 39 4 Whiplash (Neck)

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▸ Killed 1

▸ Severe Bleeding 2

▸ Severe Lacerations 1

▸ Concussion 1

▸ Fracture/Dislocation 1

▸ Internal Injury 2

▸ Whiplash 4

▸ Contusion/Bruise 7

▸ Abrasion 6

▸ Pain/Nausea 3

Data from Jan 1, 2026 to Jun 1, 2026

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Crashes by Hour in AD 39 2 PM • 21 injuries ↑250%

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Who is getting hurt? Kids 23 injuries ↑35% Seniors 17 injuries ↑112%

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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 82 16+ offenders ↓61%

Repeat School-Zone Speeding Offenders

AD 39

Data through 2026-06-01

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

Prev: 211 2025 year-to-date

↓61.1% vs 2025 year-to-date

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≥ 6: 185 (2026 year-to-date) • Prev: 556 2025 year-to-date
≥ 16: 82 (2026 year-to-date) • Prev: 211 2025 year-to-date

Pedestrian Injuries 100% by Cars and Trucks ↑56%

Cars 0

Trucks 0

Mopeds 0

Bikes 0

Assembly Member Catalina Cruz F (50)*

Assembly Member Catalina Cruz
District 39

Assembly 39

Street Safety Record

F (50)*

2026 year-to-date

Tracking recent actions for this district.

Cruz co-sponsors climate and community investment act, with no safety impact.
• Neutral
2026-01-30 · Sponsor · Open States
Cruz co-sponsors climate and community investment act, with no safety impact.

Email: cruzc@nyassembly.gov

District Office:
41-40 Junction Blvd., Corona, NY 11368
718-458-5367

Legislative Office:
Room 652, Legislative Office Building, Albany, NY 12248
518-455-4567

Twitter: @CatalinaCruzNY

Council Member Shekar Krishnan A (100)

Council Member Shekar Krishnan
District 25

Council 25

Street Safety Record

A (100)

2025 only

Recent win: A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to expanding access to roadway and sidewalk cafes

Krishnan co-sponsors roadway and sidewalk cafes expansion, improving street safety.
👍 Positive
2025-10-09 · Sponsor · NYC Council – Legistar · ↑ helps grade
Int. 1421-2025 would widen outdoor dining: let grocery stores apply for sidewalk licenses, allow roadway cafes year-round, expand frontage for some cafes, and speed approvals. Committee laid it over on Nov. 24, 2025.
Krishnan co-sponsors roadway and sidewalk cafe expansion, improving overall safety.
• Neutral
2025-10-09 · Sponsor · NYC Council – Legistar
Int 1421-2025 would let restaurants and grocery stores run sidewalk and roadway cafes in curb or parking lanes year‑round. It speeds reviews, sets $1,050 fees and four‑year terms, and pushes dining closer to moving traffic — raising risks for pedestrians and cyclists.
A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to expanding access to roadway and sidewalk cafes
• Neutral
2025-10-09 · Sponsor · NYC Council – Legistar
Year‑round expansion of roadway/sidewalk cafes can calm traffic and create buffers that benefit pedestrians, but also risks obstructing sidewalks, complicating winter operations, and creating conflicts near bike lanes. Net safety effects for vulnerable users hinge on strict clear-path, loading, and bike-lane protection rules and enforcement.
A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to expanding access to roadway and sidewalk cafes
👎 Negative
2025-10-09 · Sponsor · NYC Council – Legistar · ↓ hurts grade
Expanding sidewalk and roadway cafes citywide and year-round, including winter, increases private use of sidewalks and curb lanes, narrowing pedestrian space and complicating cycling with service crossings and snow/garbage obstructions. While it may displace some parking, the net effect likely elevates conflict and accessibility risks for vulnerable users.

2026 year-to-date

Recent win: A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to requiring the department of transportation to install lighting under elevated train lines

Krishnan co-sponsors bill installing lighting under elevated tracks, boosting safety.
👍 Positive
2026-04-16 · Sponsor · NYC Council – Legistar · ↑ helps grade
Int 0845-2026 targets the dark blocks under the el. It orders DOT to check sidewalks and streets, then install lights where needed. The bill now sits in committee.
Krishnan Criticizes Ten Block Elevator Gap Hurting Riders
👍 Positive
2026-04-14 · Leadership · AMNY · ↑ helps grade
April 14, Gonzalez-Rojas pressed the MTA for lifts at four Queens 7 stops. Stair-only stations force detours and dependence. Elevators would open the system to riders left on the steps.
Krishnan co-sponsors bill requiring police blood alcohol testing after shootings.
• Neutral
2026-02-24 · Sponsor · NYC Council – Legistar
Krishnan co-sponsors bill requiring police blood alcohol testing after shootings.
Krishnan co-sponsors bill setting NYPD blood alcohol testing after shootings.
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2026-02-24 · Sponsor · NYC Council – Legistar
Krishnan co-sponsors bill setting NYPD blood alcohol testing after shootings.