What changed at Juniper Boulevard North and 80th Street?

On Apr 19, 2025, police said a turning FDNY truck driver struck and killed a man on a bike at Juniper Boulevard North and 80th Street in Middle Village. The victim was pronounced dead at the scene. This location is listed among the district’s top hotspots for deaths and injuries. Sources: ABC7; NYC Open Data.

How many people have been hurt or killed here since 2022?

Since Jan 1, 2022, the district recorded 7 deaths and 2,064 injuries in crashes. Year‑to‑date, there are 4 deaths and 426 injuries, compared with 0 deaths and 389 injuries by this point last year. Source: NYC Open Data.

When do the worst crashes happen?

Fatal crashes cluster late in the day, with the heaviest toll around 4–5 PM in this district. Source: NYC Open Data hourly distribution.

Who are the officials for this area and what have they done?

Assembly Member Andrew Hevesi represents this district and voted yes on extending school speed‑zone provisions (S 8344). He co‑sponsors the speed‑limiter bill for repeat offenders (A 2299, and earlier A 7979). Sources: Open States bill pages.

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 Assembly District 28 for the period 2022‑01‑01 to 2025‑09‑18 and summarized deaths, injuries, time‑of‑day, locations, and pedestrian injury vehicles. Data were accessed on Sep 17–18, 2025. You can view the datasets [here](https://data.cityofnewyork.us/Public-Safety/Motor-Vehicle-Collisions-Crashes/h9gi-nx95).

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Assembly District 28: Traffic Crash Statistics

Late afternoon, a cyclist dies at Juniper and 80th. The pattern doesn’t stop.

A mangled bicycle lies in the street, surrounded by police tape and investigators—a stark reminder of the deadly consequences for cyclists on Queens streets.

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Crash Count for AD 28 71 crashes • 0 deaths

Crashes: 71

All Injuries: 36

Moderate: 8

Serious: 3

Deaths: 0

Data from Jan 1, 2026 to Jan 27, 2026

Crashes by Hour in AD 28 10 AM • 6 injuries ↑50%

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Who is getting hurt? Kids 1 injuries ↓67% Seniors 6 injuries ↑200%

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Distracted driver turns left, hits 68-year-old 2026-01-19T12:21:00+00:00
METROPOLITAN AVE
A driver making a left turn hit a 68-year-old woman crossing with the signal at Metropolitan Ave and Ascan Ave. Police recorded driver inattention and failure to yield.
According to the police report, a driver making a left turn at Metropolitan Ave and Ascan Ave hit a 68-year-old pedestrian who was crossing with the signal at the intersection. The pedestrian, a woman, was reported injured with hip/upper-leg injury and an internal complaint. Police recorded driver inattention/distraction and failure to yield right-of-way.
Distracted driver hits 11-year-old in Queens 2026-01-15T14:42:00+00:00
YELLOWSTONE BLVD
A distracted driver hit an 11-year-old boy crossing at Yellowstone Blvd and 64th Road. Afternoon, clear skies, and still a child ends up with a head injury.
According to the police report, a driver heading north on Yellowstone Boulevard hit an 11-year-old boy who was crossing at 64th Road on a clear Thursday afternoon. Police recorded driver inattention or distraction and listed a head injury with internal complaint for the child.
Distracted MTA bus driver shatters walker 2026-01-04T14:52:00+00:00
69 PL
A distracted MTA bus driver turned left on 69 Place and hit a 23-year-old man crossing with the signal, shattering his leg at Juniper Valley Road.
According to the police report, a 30-year-old MTA bus driver making a left turn from 69 Place by Juniper Valley Road hit a 23-year-old man who was crossing in the intersection with the signal. Police recorded driver inattention and distraction for the bus driver and the injured pedestrian’s leg fracture and dislocation.
Distracted driver hits 88-year-old in Forest Hills crosswalk 2026-01-13T11:55:00+00:00
110 ST
A distracted driver hit an 88-year-old man crossing with the signal at 110th Street and 71st Road. Midday, clear skies, and still the driver couldn’t be bothered to look up.
According to the police report, a driver in a sedan going straight on 110th Street hit an 88-year-old man who was crossing at 71st Road with the signal. Police recorded driver inattention or distraction as the contributing factor. The pedestrian reported minor bleeding and pain to his entire body. No other injured people were listed in the report.
87-Year-Old Driver Turns, Hits Elderly Pedestrian 2026-01-10T18:32:00+00:00
71 RD
An 87-year-old SUV driver making a left turn hit an 83-year-old woman crossing with the signal on 71 Rd at Queens Blvd. She reported head pain and nausea in the evening rain.
According to the police report, an 87-year-old man driving an SUV made a left turn from Queens Boulevard onto 71 Road and hit an 83-year-old woman who was crossing at the intersection with the signal. The pedestrian reported head pain and nausea and was listed as injured. The crash happened on a rainy Saturday evening in Queens.

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Carnage in AD 28 1 Internal Injury (Head)

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▸ Fracture/Dislocation 1

▸ Internal Injury 2

▸ Whiplash 2

▸ Contusion/Bruise 3

▸ Pain/Nausea 1

Data from Jan 1, 2026 to Jan 27, 2026

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Dangerous Streets in AD 28 77 Avenue • 4.4 inj/mi

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Dangerous Bike Lanes in AD 28 Eliot Avenue • 1.9 cyclist inj/mi

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Dangerous Schools in AD 28 P.S. 175 The Lynn Gross Discovery School • 2 injuries

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Preventable Speeding 0 16+ offenders ↓100%

Repeat School-Zone Speeding Offenders

AD 28

Data through 2026-01-27

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

Prev: 1,856 2025 year-to-date

↓100.0% vs 2025 year-to-date

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≥ 6: 0 (2026 year-to-date) • Prev: 4,127 2025 year-to-date
≥ 16: 0 (2026 year-to-date) • Prev: 1,856 2025 year-to-date

Pedestrian Injuries 100% by Cars and Trucks ↑140%

Cars 0

Trucks 0

Mopeds 0

Bikes 0

Assembly Member Andrew Hevesi A (99)

Assembly Member Andrew Hevesi
District 28

Assembly 28

Street Safety Record

A (99)

2026 year-to-date

Recent win: Extends provisions and makes technical corrections to school speed zones in NYC; repealer: Council passes

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Email: hevesia@nyassembly.gov

District Office:
70-50 Austin St. Suite 114, Forest Hills, NY 11375
718-263-5595

Legislative Office:
Room 626, Legislative Office Building, Albany, NY 12248
518-455-4926

Twitter: @AM_AndrewHevesi

Council Member Phil Wong F (50)*

Council Member Phil Wong
District 30

Council 30

Street Safety Record

F (50)*

2026 year-to-date

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Email: district30@council.nyc.gov

District Office:
64-69 Dry Harbor Road, Middle Village, NY 11379
718-366-3900

Legislative Office:
250 Broadway, Suite 1558, New York, NY 10007
212-788-7381

Twitter: @BobHoldenNYC

Other Geographies See nearby areas

▸ Other Geographies

AD 28 Assembly District 28 sits in Queens, District 30, Precinct 112.

It contains Queens CB 5, Queens CB 6, Queens CB 82, Glendale, Middle Village, Mount Olivet & All Faiths Cemeteries, Middle Village Cemetery, St. John Cemetery, Rego Park, Forest Hills, Kew Gardens, Forest Park.

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Boroughs

Queens

City Council Districts

District 29 District 30 District 32

Community Boards

Queens CB 5 Queens CB 6 Queens CB 9 Queens CB 82

Neighborhoods

Ridgewood Glendale Middle Village Mount Olivet & All Faiths Cemeteries Middle Village Cemetery St. John Cemetery Rego Park Forest Hills Kew Gardens Forest Park

State Senate Districts

SD 12 SD 14 SD 15

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