Council District 31
Crash Narratives
Council District 31 sees 22 crashes in 7 days
May 30 to June 6 brought 22 crashes and 10 moderate injuries. This district has triggered six times in 90 days.
Council District 31 had 22 crashes from May 30 through June 6. It had 10 moderate injuries and no deaths. Peer context calls this district normally quiet. Yet it has triggered six times in 90 days and six times in 365 days. Police say a driver backing unsafely hit two pedestrians near 20-36 Plainview Avenue. A 78 year old woman bled from her arm and hand.
Council Member Selvena N. Brooks-Powers can press DOT for daylighting and hardened turn corners. The Council can move a 20 MPH citywide speed limit law.
- 22 crashes in last 7 days
- 0 serious injuries
- Police say a driver backing unsafely hit two pedestrians near 20-36 Plainview Avenue. A 78-year-old woman suffered minor bleeding; a second female pedestrian reported pain or nausea.
- A driver failed to yield on 145th Avenue near 177th Street and two SUVs collided. A 78-year-old driver was injured, with a bruise to the hip/upper leg.
- A driver making a left turn on Brookville Boulevard hit a 71-year-old pedestrian crossing with the signal. Police recorded failure to yield right-of-way; the woman had a head bruise.
Council District 31: Traffic Crash Statistics
Crash Counter for District 31 788 crashes • 2 deaths
About these crash totals
Counts come from NYC police crash reports (NYPD Motor Vehicle Collisions on NYC Open Data). We sum all crashes, injuries, and deaths for this area across the selected time window shown on the card. Injury severity follows DOT's KABCO definitions mapped from the NYPD Person table (injury status, injury type, and injury location).
- Crashes: number of police‑reported collisions (all road users).
- All injuries: people with any reported injury (KABCO A/B/C or generic "injured").
- Moderate / Serious: suspected minor + suspected serious injuries (KABCO B + A).
- Deaths: killed or apparent death reported by police (KABCO K).
Change badges (arrows and percentages) compare the selected window with the same period last year whenever we have enough history. The “From 2022” view shows totals across the full span since 2022. When a comparison window isn’t available the badge shows an em dash.
Notes: Police reports can be corrected after initial publication. We cannot verify "death within 30 days" or hospital outcomes, so small differences from DOT totals are possible. Minor incidents without a police report are not included.
CloseCaught Speeding in CD 31 KXM7078 — 286 times
- 286 speed-camera tickets citywide in 12 monthsNY KXM7078 · 2022 Gray Ford PickupCaught here 2 times in the last 12 months.Typically speeds citywide in: East New York-New Lots (27), Crown Heights (North) (22), and Concourse-Concourse Village (16).
- 240 speed-camera tickets citywide in 12 monthsNY KWC3138 · 2022 Gray Mitsubishi SuburbanCaught here 1 time in the last 12 months.Typically speeds citywide in: Mount Hope (24), Fordham Heights (18), and Bedford Park (17).
- 206 speed-camera tickets citywide in 12 monthsNY LHW5598 · 2023 Black Toyota SedanCaught here 1 time in the last 12 months.Typically speeds citywide in: Mount Hope (23), Fordham Heights (17), and Claremont Village-Claremont (East) (14).
- 196 speed-camera tickets citywide in 12 monthsGA RUN1724 · 2020 Black BMW MpCaught here 2 times in the last 12 months.Typically speeds citywide in: Crown Heights (North) (88), Prospect Heights (19), and Spring Creek-Starrett City (12).
- 191 speed-camera tickets citywide in 12 monthsNY KZF9054 · 2023 Black Mitsubishi SuburbanCaught here 1 time in the last 12 months.Typically speeds citywide in: East New York-New Lots (13), Ocean Hill (11), and Crown Heights (North) (10).
About this list
This ranks vehicles caught speeding in this area during the latest 12-month window by the number of NYC school-zone speed-camera violations they received anywhere in the city during that same window.
Camera violations are issued by NYC DOT’s program. Counts reflect issued tickets and may omit dismissed or pending cases. Plate text is shown verbatim as recorded.
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Carnage in CD 31 12 Whiplash (Neck)
▸ Killed 2
▸ Crush Injuries 1
▸ Concussion 3
▸ Fracture/Dislocation 2
▸ Internal Injury 18
▸ Whiplash 29
▸ Contusion/Bruise 31
▸ Abrasion 9
▸ Pain/Nausea 6
Crashes by Hour in CD 31 6 PM • 36 injuries ↑80%
Who is getting hurt? Kids 53 injuries ↑6.0% Seniors 41 injuries ↑5.1%
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The three blocks below show direct costs, other harm, and the total for crashes with injuries, crashes without injuries, and all crashes together.
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 6,693 16+ offenders ↓66%
Repeat School-Zone Speeding Offenders
- ≥ 6: 15,380 (2026 year-to-date) • Prev: 44,415 2025 year-to-date
- ≥ 16: 6,693 (2026 year-to-date) • Prev: 19,776 2025 year-to-date
Pedestrian Injuries 100% by Cars and Trucks ↓18%
About this chart
We group pedestrian injuries and deaths by the vehicle type that struck them (as recorded in police reports). Use the year selector to compare the current window with the prior period.
- Trucks/Buses, SUVs/Cars, Mopeds, and Bikes reflect the broad categories we use to track vehicle harm.
- Counts include people on foot only; crashes with no injured pedestrians do not appear in this card.
Notes: Police classification can change during investigations. Small categories may have year-to-year variance.
CloseCouncil Member Selvena N. Brooks-Powers A (100)
District 31
- 2024-12-19 · Sponsor · NYC Council – Legistar · ↑ helps gradeCouncil moves to test bold pavement markings at crash sites. Five spots per borough. Focus: places where drivers have killed or maimed. Report to follow. Streets marked for danger.
- 2024-12-19 · Vote · NYC Council – Legistar · ↓ hurts gradeBrooks-Powers votes yes on bill requiring FDNY consultation for street projects.
- 2024-12-19 · Vote · NYC Council – Legistar · ↓ hurts gradeBrooks-Powers votes yes on bill requiring FDNY consultation for street projects.
- 2024-12-05 · Sponsor · NYC Council – Legistar · ↑ helps gradeCouncil bill bars cars from blocking crosswalks. No standing or parking within 20 feet. City must install daylighting barriers at 1,000 intersections yearly. Streets clear. Sightlines open. Danger cut.
- 2024-06-06 · Leadership · Streetsblog NYC · ↑ helps gradeCity Council pushed Albany to expand red light cameras from 150 to 600 intersections. The move falls short of the original goal but marks the largest growth since 1994. Advocates say cameras save lives. Debate continues over equity and coverage.
- 2024-06-06 · Vote · NYC Council – Legistar · ↑ helps gradeCouncil calls for five mile per hour speed limit on Open Streets. Streets slow. Danger drops. Pedestrians and cyclists get space. Resolution adopted. Albany must act.
- 👍 Positive2024-05-16 · Sponsor · NYC Council – Legistar · ↑ helps gradeCouncil moves to light up step streets. At least 25 stairways each year will get new lamps. Dark paths become visible. Pedestrians gain ground. Shadows shrink. Danger loses its cover.
- 2024-05-09 · Leadership · Streetsblog NYC · ↓ hurts gradeCity officials defend curbside EV charging. Critics warn it locks in car dominance. Council members slam DOT for slow bus and bike lane rollouts. Advocates demand space for people, not cars. The city plans 10,000 new chargers. Streets stay dangerous.
- 2025-12-29 · Leadership · Streetsblog NYC · ↓ hurts gradeStreetsblog hands out sharp awards. They name names. They count broken promises and broken bodies. The targets are drivers, dodging pols, and dozing agencies.
- 2025-12-26 · Leadership · Brooklyn Paper · ↑ helps gradeCongestion tolls hit cars hard below 61st. Traffic thinned. Air cleared. Trains shifted. MetroCards died. Riders paid more while streets grew a little safer to walk and ride.
- 2025-12-18 · Leadership · NYC Council – Legistar · ↑ helps gradeCouncil bill widens delivery rules to all machines. Puts heat on apps, not riders. Ties penalties to each worker and trip.
- 2025-12-18 · Leadership · NYC Council – Legistar · ↑ helps gradeCouncil orders DOT to track warehouse trucks. Map routes. Name culprits. A study step, not a fix, while big rigs keep cutting through city blocks.
- • Neutral2025-06-11 · Sponsor · NYC Council – LegistarCouncil bill orders bike and scooter share firms to show road rules at docks and in apps. Riders must review rules yearly. No extra fees. Aim: clear, visible reminders. Committee review underway.
- 2025-06-11 · Sponsor · NYC Council – LegistarCouncil bill orders bike and scooter share firms to show road rules on apps and stations. Riders must review rules yearly. No extra fees. Aim: clear, visible rules for all. Committee review underway.
- 2025-06-11 · Sponsor · NYC Council – LegistarCouncil bill demands bike and scooter share firms post road rules at stations and in apps. Riders must review rules yearly. No charge for time spent reading. City aims for clarity, not confusion.
- 2025-05-28 · Sponsor · NYC Council – Legistar · ↑ helps gradeCouncil pushes cheaper bike share for students 16 and up. More teens on bikes. Streets shift. Danger remains. The bill sits in committee. Cyclists wait.
- 2026-05-14 · Sponsor · NYC Council – LegistarBrooks-Powers co-sponsors harassment assault resolution with no known safety impact
- • Neutral2026-04-30 · Sponsor · NYC Council – LegistarInt 0866-2026 targets surprise street upheaval. It orders DOT to post warning signs near long disruptions. Closures, reroutes, and station moves would have a clock and a contact.
- 2026-04-30 · Sponsor · NYC Council – LegistarInt 0866-2026 would force DOT to post 48-hour warnings around disruptive work. Closures and reroutes hit sidewalks, bus stops, and bike-share docks. The bill now sits in committee.
- 2026-04-30 · Sponsor · NYC Council – LegistarInt 0866-2026 targets street and sidewalk shutdowns. DOT would post signs within 500 feet, 48 hours ahead. The work’s who, where, and when would be on the street.
- 2026-05-14 · Sponsor · NYC Council – LegistarBrooks-Powers co-sponsors harassment assault resolution with no known safety impact
- • Neutral2026-04-30 · Sponsor · NYC Council – LegistarInt 0866-2026 targets surprise street upheaval. It orders DOT to post warning signs near long disruptions. Closures, reroutes, and station moves would have a clock and a contact.
- 2026-04-30 · Sponsor · NYC Council – LegistarInt 0866-2026 would force DOT to post 48-hour warnings around disruptive work. Closures and reroutes hit sidewalks, bus stops, and bike-share docks. The bill now sits in committee.
- 2026-04-30 · Sponsor · NYC Council – LegistarInt 0866-2026 targets street and sidewalk shutdowns. DOT would post signs within 500 feet, 48 hours ahead. The work’s who, where, and when would be on the street.
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District 31 Council District 31 sits in Queens.
It contains Queens CB 13, Queens CB 14, Queens CB 83, Queens CB 84, Laurelton, Springfield Gardens (South)-Brookville, Rosedale, Montefiore Cemetery, Far Rockaway-Bayswater, Rockaway Beach-Arverne-Edgemere, Rockaway Community Park, John F. Kennedy International Airport, Jamaica Bay (East).
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