Crash Count for Queens
Crashes: Collisions involving cars, bikes, and pedestrians. 89,843
All Injuries: Any injury from a reported crash. 52,007
Moderate: Broken bones, concussions, and other serious injuries. 9,667
Serious: Life-altering injuries: amputations, paralysis, severe trauma. 566
Deaths: Lives lost to traffic violence. 288
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Sep 15, 2025
Carnage in Queens
Killed 283
+268
Crush Injuries 184
Whole body 59
+54
Lower leg/foot 51
+46
Head 22
+17
Back 17
+12
Neck 12
+7
Lower arm/hand 8
+3
Chest 6
+1
Hip/upper leg 6
+1
Shoulder/upper arm 5
Face 4
Abdomen/pelvis 3
Amputation 12
Lower arm/hand 4
Lower leg/foot 4
Back 1
Shoulder/upper arm 1
Whole body 1
Severe Bleeding 168
Head 102
+97
Face 23
+18
Lower leg/foot 17
+12
Whole body 14
+9
Lower arm/hand 8
+3
Abdomen/pelvis 1
Eye 1
Neck 1
Shoulder/upper arm 1
Severe Lacerations 123
Head 48
+43
Lower leg/foot 41
+36
Face 16
+11
Whole body 10
+5
Lower arm/hand 6
+1
Shoulder/upper arm 3
Back 1
Eye 1
Hip/upper leg 1
Concussion 257
Head 155
+150
Lower leg/foot 21
+16
Neck 19
+14
Whole body 18
+13
Back 15
+10
Lower arm/hand 8
+3
Chest 7
+2
Face 6
+1
Shoulder/upper arm 6
+1
Whiplash 1,597
Neck 783
+778
Back 339
+334
Head 286
+281
Whole body 169
+164
Shoulder/upper arm 72
+67
Chest 45
+40
Lower leg/foot 37
+32
Lower arm/hand 15
+10
Hip/upper leg 10
+5
Abdomen/pelvis 9
+4
Face 8
+3
Eye 1
Contusion/Bruise 2,086
Lower leg/foot 688
+683
Head 369
+364
Lower arm/hand 255
+250
Back 178
+173
Shoulder/upper arm 161
+156
Hip/upper leg 130
+125
Whole body 110
+105
Neck 109
+104
Face 94
+89
Chest 65
+60
Abdomen/pelvis 33
+28
Eye 8
+3
Abrasion 1,313
Lower leg/foot 455
+450
Lower arm/hand 276
+271
Head 205
+200
Whole body 97
+92
Face 95
+90
Shoulder/upper arm 78
+73
Back 35
+30
Hip/upper leg 33
+28
Neck 33
+28
Chest 18
+13
Abdomen/pelvis 14
+9
Eye 7
+2
Pain/Nausea 553
Head 108
+103
Neck 97
+92
Lower leg/foot 94
+89
Back 90
+85
Whole body 71
+66
Shoulder/upper arm 56
+51
Hip/upper leg 36
+31
Chest 30
+25
Lower arm/hand 26
+21
Abdomen/pelvis 13
+8
Eye 3
Face 3
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Sep 15, 2025

Who’s Injuring and Killing Pedestrians in Queens?

Preventable Speeding in Queens School Zones

(since 2022)

Caught Speeding Recently in Queens

Vehicles – Caught Speeding in NYC (12 months)
  1. 2023 Chevrolet Station Wagon (LZP2057) – 299 times • 2 in last 90d here
  2. 2022 Gray Ford Pickup (KXM7078) – 215 times • 2 in last 90d here
  3. 2023 Gray Toyota Sedan (LFB3193) – 201 times • 5 in last 90d here
  4. 2017 Black Infiniti Apur (5426399) – 192 times • 5 in last 90d here
  5. 2024 Ford Spor (3DNW82) – 177 times • 3 in last 90d here
Queens Streets Keep Taking: Four Crashes, Two Deaths, One Week

Queens Streets Keep Taking: Four Crashes, Two Deaths, One Week

Queens: Jan 1, 2022 - Sep 18, 2025

A driver turned right at 84th Street and 35th Avenue and hit a 57-year-old man in the marked crosswalk. Police recorded turning improperly and driver inattention by the driver. Source

This Week

  • On the Belt Parkway near 146th Street, two westbound drivers hit a man crossing the roadway. He died at the scene. Source
  • At 74th Street and 31st Avenue, a right‑turning sedan hit a 45‑year‑old cyclist going straight. He suffered crush injuries. Source
  • At 30th Street and 39th Avenue, a driver making a right turn hit a 38‑year‑old woman in a marked crosswalk. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver. She died. Source

Since Jan 1, 2022, Queens has recorded 287 people killed and 51,967 injured in 89,784 crashes. NYC Open Data

This year to date, Queens has 16,522 crashes, 55 deaths, 10,502 injuries, and 147 serious injuries. In the same period last year: 16,847 crashes, 49 deaths, 10,439 injuries, 123 serious injuries. NYC Open Data

For people on foot, sedans and SUVs keep showing up in the harm. Sedans are tied to 3,129 pedestrian injuries and deaths; SUVs to 2,909. NYC Open Data

Corners Tell the Same Story

The man at 84th and 35th was crossing in a marked crosswalk. Police noted turning improperly and distraction by the driver. NYC Open Data

On the Belt Parkway, three drivers moved west. A man crossed. He did not leave. NYC Open Data

At 30th and 39th, a right turn, a crosswalk, a woman who did everything right. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver. NYC Open Data

The Tools Are on the Table

“Police vehicle pursuits and high-speed car chases can be dangerous and even fatal, and it is time for a change.” Attorney General Letitia James

Queens has repeat speeders. The tickets pile up. The city and state can act. Lower speeds save lives. Require speed limiters for the worst repeat offenders. The City Council and Albany have the levers. Take Action

Your Council Member is Vickie Paladino. Your Assembly Member is Stacey Pheffer Amato. Your State Senator is James Sanders. The public record provided here does not show whether they have sponsored a speed‑limiter bill. Will they back it now? Take Action

What Happens Next

  • Lower the default city speed limit under Sammy’s Law. Do it citywide. Take Action
  • Pass the Stop Super Speeders Act (S4045C/A2299C) to mandate intelligent speed assistance for the worst repeat offenders. Take Action

One corner. One turn. A man in a crosswalk. This is how the count grows. It does not have to.

Frequently Asked Questions

How were these numbers calculated?
We used NYC Open Data’s Motor Vehicle Collisions datasets (Crashes, Persons, Vehicles). We filtered for crashes in Queens between 2022-01-01 and 2025-09-18 and tallied deaths, injuries, and serious injuries, including mode-specific counts for pedestrians and cyclists. The figures in this story reflect those filtered records as ingested on Sep 17, 2025. You can start from the Crashes dataset here and combine it with the Persons table here.
What is CrashCount?
We’re a tool for helping hold local politicians and other actors accountable for their failure to protect you when you’re walking or cycling in NYC. We update our site constantly to provide you with up to date information on what’s happening in your neighborhood.
What happened at 84th Street and 35th Avenue?
On Sep 13, 2025, a driver in a Toyota sedan turned right and hit a 57-year-old man who was crossing in a marked crosswalk. Police recorded turning improperly and driver inattention by the driver. Source
How many people have been hurt or killed on Queens streets since 2022?
From Jan 1, 2022 to Sep 18, 2025, Queens recorded 89,784 crashes, 51,967 injuries, and 287 deaths. NYC Open Data
Who represents this area, and what can they do?
Your Council Member is Vickie Paladino, your Assembly Member is Stacey Pheffer Amato, and your State Senator is James Sanders. They can lower speeds citywide and back a speed‑limiter law for repeat offenders. Take Action

Citations

Citations

Other Representatives

Assembly Member Stacey Pheffer Amato

District 23

Council Member Vickie Paladino

District 19

State Senator James Sanders

District 10

Other Geographies

Queens Queens sits in District 19, AD 23, SD 10.

It contains Precinct 100, Precinct 101, Precinct 102, Precinct 103, Precinct 104, Precinct 105, Precinct 106, Precinct 107, Precinct 108, Precinct 109, Precinct 110, Precinct 111, Precinct 112, Precinct 113, Precinct 114, Precinct 115, Precinct 116, Queens CB10, Queens CB80, Queens CB81, Queens CB9, Queens CB13, Queens CB83, Queens CB1, Queens CB2, Queens CB6, Queens CB82, Queens CB5, Queens CB14, Queens CB84, Queens CB8, Queens CB12, Queens CB3, Queens CB4, Queens CB7, Queens CB11, Astoria (North)-Ditmars-Steinway, Old Astoria-Hallets Point, Astoria (Central), Astoria (East)-Woodside (North), Queensbridge-Ravenswood-Dutch Kills, Sunnyside Yards (North), St. Michael's Cemetery, Astoria Park, Long Island City-Hunters Point, Sunnyside, Woodside, Sunnyside Yards (South), Calvary & Mount Zion Cemeteries, Jackson Heights, East Elmhurst, North Corona, Elmhurst, Corona, Maspeth, Ridgewood, Glendale, Middle Village, Mount Olivet & All Faiths Cemeteries, Middle Village Cemetery, St. John Cemetery, Highland Park-Cypress Hills Cemeteries (North), Rego Park, Forest Hills, College Point, Whitestone-Beechhurst, Bay Terrace-Clearview, Murray Hill-Broadway Flushing, East Flushing, Queensboro Hill, Flushing-Willets Point, Fort Totten, Kissena Park, Kew Gardens Hills, Pomonok-Electchester-Hillcrest, Fresh Meadows-Utopia, Jamaica Estates-Holliswood, Jamaica Hills-Briarwood, Mount Hebron & Cedar Grove Cemeteries, Cunningham Park, Kew Gardens, Richmond Hill, South Richmond Hill, Ozone Park (North), Woodhaven, South Ozone Park, Ozone Park, Howard Beach-Lindenwood, Spring Creek Park, Auburndale, Bayside, Douglaston-Little Neck, Oakland Gardens-Hollis Hills, Alley Pond Park, Jamaica, South Jamaica, Baisley Park, Springfield Gardens (North)-Rochdale Village, St. Albans, Hollis, Glen Oaks-Floral Park-New Hyde Park, Bellerose, Queens Village, Cambria Heights, Laurelton, Springfield Gardens (South)-Brookville, Rosedale, Montefiore Cemetery, Far Rockaway-Bayswater, Rockaway Beach-Arverne-Edgemere, Breezy Point-Belle Harbor-Rockaway Park-Broad Channel, Rockaway Community Park, LaGuardia Airport, Flushing Meadows-Corona Park, Forest Park, John F. Kennedy International Airport, Jamaica Bay (East), Jacob Riis Park-Fort Tilden-Breezy Point Tip, District 25, District 20, District 21, District 22, District 19, District 32, District 26, District 30, District 24, District 29, District 28, District 31, District 23, District 27.

See also
Neighborhoods
Astoria (North)-Ditmars-Steinway Old Astoria-Hallets Point Astoria (Central) Astoria (East)-Woodside (North) Queensbridge-Ravenswood-Dutch Kills Sunnyside Yards (North) St. Michael's Cemetery Astoria Park Long Island City-Hunters Point Sunnyside Woodside Sunnyside Yards (South) Calvary & Mount Zion Cemeteries Jackson Heights East Elmhurst North Corona Elmhurst Corona Maspeth Ridgewood Glendale Middle Village Mount Olivet & All Faiths Cemeteries Middle Village Cemetery St. John Cemetery Highland Park-Cypress Hills Cemeteries (North) Rego Park Forest Hills College Point Whitestone-Beechhurst Bay Terrace-Clearview Murray Hill-Broadway Flushing East Flushing Queensboro Hill Flushing-Willets Point Fort Totten Kissena Park Kew Gardens Hills Pomonok-Electchester-Hillcrest Fresh Meadows-Utopia Jamaica Estates-Holliswood Jamaica Hills-Briarwood Mount Hebron & Cedar Grove Cemeteries Cunningham Park Kew Gardens Richmond Hill South Richmond Hill Ozone Park (North) Woodhaven South Ozone Park Ozone Park Howard Beach-Lindenwood Spring Creek Park Auburndale Bayside Douglaston-Little Neck Oakland Gardens-Hollis Hills Alley Pond Park Jamaica South Jamaica Baisley Park Springfield Gardens (North)-Rochdale Village St. Albans Hollis Glen Oaks-Floral Park-New Hyde Park Bellerose Queens Village Cambria Heights Laurelton Springfield Gardens (South)-Brookville Rosedale Montefiore Cemetery Far Rockaway-Bayswater Rockaway Beach-Arverne-Edgemere Breezy Point-Belle Harbor-Rockaway Park-Broad Channel Rockaway Community Park LaGuardia Airport Flushing Meadows-Corona Park Forest Park John F. Kennedy International Airport Jamaica Bay (East) Jacob Riis Park-Fort Tilden-Breezy Point Tip
State_assembly_districts
State Senate Districts

Traffic Safety Timeline for Queens

25
SUV U-Turn Crushes Cyclist’s Leg on Skillman

Apr 25 - SUV swung a U-turn on Skillman. Front bumper hit a cyclist. His leg was crushed. He stayed conscious. Blood on the street. System failed him.

A 45-year-old man riding a bike was struck by an SUV making a U-turn on Skillman Avenue near 43rd Street in Queens. According to the police report, the SUV’s front bumper hit the cyclist, crushing his leg. The cyclist was injured but remained conscious. The report lists 'Turning Improperly' as a contributing factor. The cyclist was not wearing a helmet, but the primary cause was the driver’s improper turn.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4809294 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
25
Motorcyclist Bleeds After BQE Merge Crash

Apr 25 - Kawasaki rider merges on BQE. Metal hits Ford’s rear. Rider falls, leg torn, blood pools. No helmet. He stays awake. Ford untouched. System fails the young.

A 22-year-old motorcyclist was injured merging westbound on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. According to the police report, his Kawasaki struck the left rear bumper of a Ford. The rider crumpled to the pavement with severe leg lacerations and was conscious at the scene. The Ford showed no damage. The report lists no specific driver errors. Lack of helmet use is noted only after the collision details. No other injuries were reported.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4808178 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
25
Mack Truck Strikes Woman on Liberty Avenue

Apr 25 - A Mack truck slowed on Liberty Avenue. A woman stood outside the roadway. Steel tore her shoulder. Blood pooled. Sirens cut the air. The driver failed to yield. She was left injured.

A Mack truck hit a 56-year-old woman near 150-37 Liberty Avenue in Queens. According to the police report, the woman was not in the roadway when the truck struck her, causing severe lacerations to her shoulder and leaving her semiconscious. The driver, also 56, was slowing or stopping at the time. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The truck’s right front bumper made contact. No other injuries were reported. The crash underscores the danger when drivers fail to yield, even outside intersections.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4808684 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
25
Motorcycle Runs Light, Kills Young Woman

Apr 25 - A motorcycle sped through a red on Woodhaven. Metal hit flesh. A 23-year-old woman died in the crosswalk. The street ran red. The city slept. The driver ignored traffic control and speed.

A 23-year-old woman was killed at Woodhaven Boulevard near 83rd Street when a northbound motorcycle struck her in the intersection. According to the police report, the motorcycle disregarded traffic control and traveled at unsafe speed. The pedestrian died at the scene from severe injuries. The driver, a 34-year-old man, wore a helmet. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. No other injuries were reported.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4808010 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
25
Motorcycle Kills Pedestrian On Woodhaven Blvd

Apr 25 - A Yamaha motorcycle hit Breanna Henderson as she crossed Woodhaven Boulevard before dawn. She died at Jamaica Hospital. The rider stayed. The street stayed open. The city stayed dangerous.

NY Daily News reported on April 25, 2025, that Breanna Henderson, 23, was killed crossing Myrtle Avenue at Woodhaven Boulevard in Queens around 2:20 a.m. A 34-year-old man riding a 2007 Yamaha motorcycle northbound in the center lane struck her. Police said, "The motorcyclist remained at the scene." Henderson was taken to Jamaica Hospital, where she was pronounced dead. No arrests have been made, and the investigation is ongoing. The crash highlights the persistent risk for pedestrians on wide, high-speed corridors like Woodhaven Boulevard. No information was provided about charges or contributing factors, but the fatal impact underscores the dangers faced by people crossing major city streets.


24
SUVs Strike Pedestrian on Linden Boulevard

Apr 24 - Two SUVs hit a man crossing Linden Boulevard. He lay crushed, semiconscious. The drivers kept going. Police cite failure to yield and distraction. The street swallowed another life.

A 62-year-old man was killed when two SUVs struck him as he crossed Linden Boulevard near 166th Street in Queens. According to the police report, the man was not in a crosswalk. He suffered crush injuries and was left semiconscious. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. One driver wore a lap belt. The child mentioned in the narrative was not identified as injured in the data. The drivers continued straight ahead. No other injuries were reported.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4809253 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
24
Sedan Turns Left, Motorbike Rider Thrown Bleeding

Apr 24 - Sedan cuts left on 71st. Motorbike charges straight. Metal collides. Rider, 34, flies off, leg pouring blood. He lies on the street, awake. No helmet. Queens holds its breath.

A sedan turned left at 71st Street and 32nd Avenue in Queens, striking a motorbike traveling straight. The 34-year-old motorbike driver was ejected and suffered severe bleeding from his leg. According to the police report, 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' contributed to the crash. The sedan's left front bumper hit the motorbike. The rider wore no helmet, as noted in the report. No injuries were reported for the sedan driver. The crash left the motorbike rider conscious but bleeding, waiting for help.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4807882 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
22
SUV Strikes Elderly Pedestrian in Queens Crosswalk

Apr 22 - A Ford SUV hit a 75-year-old man crossing with the signal. His leg was torn open. The SUV showed no damage. A baby inside watched, unharmed. Failure to yield left blood on the street.

A Ford SUV struck a 75-year-old man as he crossed 75th Street at 37th Avenue in Queens. According to the police report, the man was crossing with the signal when the SUV hit him, causing severe lacerations to his leg. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The SUV’s front bumper showed no damage. Inside the vehicle, a baby was present but uninjured. No injuries were reported among the vehicle occupants. The crash highlights the danger faced by pedestrians even when following the rules.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4807531 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
21
SUV Speeding on Belt Parkway Kills Driver

Apr 21 - An SUV tore west on Belt Parkway. It veered, changed lanes too fast. The right front smashed hard. The 57-year-old driver died. Two others survived. Speed and reckless lane change ruled the night.

A 57-year-old man died when his SUV, heading west on Belt Parkway, veered and changed lanes at unsafe speed. According to the police report, 'an SUV veered, too fast, changing lanes. The right front struck hard.' The driver was belted and the airbag deployed, but he suffered fatal injuries to his entire body. Two other occupants, including an infant, survived. Police listed 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as contributing factors. No other errors or equipment issues were cited.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4807281 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
21
Falling Subway Debris Strikes Car In Queens

Apr 21 - Metal bolts crashed through a windshield in Queens. Glass exploded over the passenger. The No. 7 train rumbled above. Danger rained down. This was not the first time. The system failed to shield those below.

ABC7 reported on April 21, 2025, that debris from the No. 7 subway train fell onto a car at Queens Plaza, shattering the windshield and denting the hood. Rahimi, the driver, said, "We were driving right off here. Something fell off the train, damaging the windshield." Passenger Malnick described, "A bolt hit and then right away just the sound of glass exploding and glass all over me." The incident echoes previous cases: in 2019, falling debris from elevated tracks struck vehicles three times in a month. The MTA responded then by intensifying inspections, but the problem persists. The agency now says it is investigating and will inspect the area. The repeated incidents highlight ongoing risks from aging infrastructure above city streets.


20
FDNY Truck Turns, Cyclist Killed In Queens

Apr 20 - A fire truck turned onto Juniper Boulevard. The driver struck a man on a bicycle. He died at the scene. Police closed the street. Another life ended in the crosswalk’s shadow. The city investigates. The street stays dangerous.

ABC7 reported on April 20, 2025, that an FDNY truck struck and killed a bicyclist in Middle Village, Queens. The crash happened as the truck turned onto Juniper Boulevard from 80th Street. According to police, 'the truck was turning onto Juniper Boulevard from 80th Street in Middle Village when the collision occurred.' The cyclist, an adult male, was pronounced dead at the scene. The NYPD is investigating. The incident highlights the risks faced by cyclists at intersections and the dangers of large vehicles turning across paths. Policy questions remain about intersection design and vehicle operation in dense neighborhoods.


19
Box Truck Turns, Crushes Cyclist in Queens

Apr 19 - A box truck turned right on Juniper Blvd North, crushing a cyclist. The rider, helmeted, died from crush injuries. Six truck occupants survived. The driver was injured. Traffic control was disregarded.

A box truck struck and killed a bicyclist while turning right at Juniper Blvd North and 80th Street in Queens. According to the police report, 'a box truck turned right and crushed a bicyclist. The bike was demolished. The rider, ejected and helmeted, died from crush injuries. Six truck occupants survived. One man, the driver, was injured.' The police listed 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the contributing factor. The cyclist wore a helmet, but the primary cause was the truck driver's failure to obey traffic controls.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4807280 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
19
Fire Truck Kills Cyclist Near Queens Park

Apr 19 - A fire truck turned onto Juniper Blvd North. It struck a cyclist. The crash happened by the park. The man died at the scene. No arrests. The investigation continues. The street stayed quiet. The loss is final.

According to NY Daily News (April 19, 2025), an FDNY fire truck collided with a cyclist near 80th St. and Juniper Blvd North in Middle Village, Queens. The article states, "An FDNY fire truck fatally struck a cyclist Saturday afternoon in Queens, police said." The cyclist, an unidentified man, was pronounced dead at the scene. Police have not made any arrests. It remains unclear if the fire truck was responding to an emergency call. The NYPD Collision Investigation Squad is reviewing the incident. The crash highlights risks at intersections and the dangers faced by cyclists near large vehicles, especially in busy city corridors.


18
Sedan Turns Left, Strikes Elderly Pedestrian

Apr 18 - A sedan turned left on Hillside Avenue. Its right front hit a 71-year-old man crossing. Blood ran from his head. He stayed conscious. The driver, 76, walked away. A baby rode in the car. Only the pedestrian was hurt.

A 71-year-old man was struck and injured by a sedan making a left turn at Hillside Avenue and 202nd Street. According to the police report, 'the right front struck a 71-year-old man crossing. Blood ran from his head. He was conscious.' The driver, age 76, and a baby passenger were not hurt. The report lists 'Driver Inexperience' as a contributing factor. No other errors or factors are cited. The pedestrian suffered severe bleeding to the head but remained conscious at the scene.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4806490 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
14
Motorbike Rider Killed in Queens Head-On Crash

Apr 14 - A motorbike and SUV collide on 188th Street. The bike shatters. A 19-year-old is thrown, crushed, killed. The SUV driver, sixty, survives with pain. Sirens echo. The street holds the silence of death.

A deadly crash unfolded at 188th Street and 90th Avenue in Queens. A 19-year-old motorbike rider was ejected and killed after a head-on collision with an Audi SUV. The SUV driver, a 60-year-old woman, suffered pain but survived. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was listed as a contributing factor for both vehicles. The motorbike was demolished. The report notes the rider wore a helmet. No blame is placed on the victims. The crash left one dead and one injured.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4805902 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
13
Sedan U-Turn Crushes Cyclist on Junction Blvd

Apr 13 - A sedan making a U-turn struck a southbound cyclist head-on near Junction Blvd. The rider, 27, suffered head crush injuries. Police cite failure to yield. The street was quiet. Then it wasn’t.

A sedan struck a 27-year-old bicyclist head-on during a U-turn near 59-17 Junction Blvd in Queens. The cyclist suffered crush injuries to the head and was conscious at the scene. According to the police report, the car failed to yield right-of-way. The contributing factor listed is 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.' The report notes the cyclist was not wearing a helmet, but only after citing the driver’s failure to yield. No other injuries were reported.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4806005 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
12
Pickup Strikes E-Scooter Rider on 42nd Street

Apr 12 - A Ford pickup hit a man on an e-scooter at 42nd Street and 30th Avenue. He flew, struck his head, and bled. The driver was distracted. A baby watched. The truck was unscathed. The man was not.

A Ford pickup truck hit a 42-year-old man riding an e-scooter at 42nd Street and 30th Avenue in Queens. According to the police report, the man was ejected, suffered a head injury, and was conscious but bleeding. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The pickup showed no damage, but the e-scooter rider was left with severe bleeding. No helmet was noted for the rider, but this is mentioned only after the driver’s error. A baby witnessed the crash. No injuries were reported for the truck’s occupants.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4805222 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
5
Motorcyclist Killed in Three-Vehicle Queens Crash

Apr 5 - A sedan, SUV, and motorcycle slammed together on Woodhaven. Metal screamed. A 55-year-old man was thrown and killed. Others staggered from wrecks, battered and stunned. Failure to yield left silence in its wake.

A deadly crash on Woodhaven Boulevard at 60th Drive involved a sedan, an SUV, and a motorcycle. According to the police report, 'A sedan, motorcycle, and SUV collide, metal shrieks. The motorcycle is crushed. A 55-year-old man, ejected, dies on the street. Others crawl from wrecks, dazed, bodies aching.' The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor. The 55-year-old motorcyclist was killed after being ejected. Another driver, age 42, was injured. Passengers and other drivers suffered unspecified injuries. Helmets and harnesses were used but could not prevent the fatal outcome.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4803498 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
5
Motorcyclist Killed In Queens Collision Blaze

Apr 5 - A BMW and motorcycle collided on Woodhaven Boulevard. Both vehicles burned. The motorcyclist died at the scene. The BMW driver survived. No arrests. Police are investigating. Another life lost on a wide, fast Queens road.

According to NY Daily News (April 5, 2025), a fatal crash occurred at 60th Drive and Woodhaven Blvd. in Rego Park, Queens. A BMW SUV and a motorcycle, both heading south, collided around 9:22 a.m. Both vehicles caught fire. Police said, 'only the car driver survived the collision.' EMS pronounced the motorcycle rider dead at the scene. The BMW driver was hospitalized in stable condition. No arrests have been made, and police continue to investigate. The crash highlights the persistent dangers on major Queens thoroughfares, where high speeds and heavy traffic put vulnerable road users at risk.


4
Car Jumps Curb, Injures Nine In Queens

Apr 4 - A car mounted the sidewalk at Liberty Avenue and Lefferts Boulevard. Metal twisted. Glass shattered. Nine people hurt—pedestrians, bus riders, car passengers. The bus stop became a scene of chaos. Sirens wailed. All survived. The street held the scars.

According to ABC7 (published April 4, 2025), a crash at Liberty Avenue and Lefferts Boulevard in Queens left at least nine people injured. Police said a 79-year-old woman, turning left, 'allegedly veered onto the sidewalk' to avoid a stopped Q10 bus, striking both the bus and its shelter. Four people waiting at the bus stop were hurt, as well as two bus passengers and three people inside the car. The article notes, 'Police stated that none of the victims suffered life-threatening injuries.' All were taken to Jamaica Hospital in stable condition. The incident highlights the danger when vehicles enter pedestrian space and the risks at crowded bus stops. The investigation continues.