Crash Count for Queens CB1
Crashes: Collisions involving cars, bikes, and pedestrians. 7,158
All Injuries: Any injury from a reported crash. 3,869
Moderate: Broken bones, concussions, and other serious injuries. 882
Serious: Life-altering injuries: amputations, paralysis, severe trauma. 35
Deaths: Lives lost to traffic violence. 26
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Sep 14, 2025
Carnage in CB 401
Killed 24
+9
Crush Injuries 7
Lower leg/foot 6
+1
Abdomen/pelvis 1
Whole body 1
Amputation 1
Back 1
Severe Bleeding 14
Head 9
+4
Face 2
Lower leg/foot 1
Neck 1
Whole body 1
Severe Lacerations 11
Lower leg/foot 5
Head 4
Face 1
Lower arm/hand 1
Concussion 22
Head 15
+10
Whole body 4
Back 1
Lower leg/foot 1
Neck 1
Whiplash 123
Neck 59
+54
Back 31
+26
Head 19
+14
Whole body 14
+9
Lower leg/foot 4
Shoulder/upper arm 4
Chest 2
Hip/upper leg 1
Lower arm/hand 1
Contusion/Bruise 202
Lower leg/foot 70
+65
Head 41
+36
Lower arm/hand 33
+28
Back 14
+9
Shoulder/upper arm 14
+9
Hip/upper leg 13
+8
Face 8
+3
Abdomen/pelvis 5
Whole body 5
Neck 4
Chest 3
Abrasion 139
Lower leg/foot 52
+47
Lower arm/hand 27
+22
Head 18
+13
Shoulder/upper arm 13
+8
Whole body 12
+7
Face 11
+6
Hip/upper leg 4
Back 3
Abdomen/pelvis 2
Eye 1
Pain/Nausea 51
Lower leg/foot 10
+5
Neck 9
+4
Shoulder/upper arm 9
+4
Whole body 9
+4
Head 7
+2
Hip/upper leg 5
Back 4
Lower arm/hand 3
Chest 2
Abdomen/pelvis 1
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Sep 14, 2025

Who’s Injuring and Killing Pedestrians in Queens CB1?

Preventable Speeding in CB 401 School Zones

(since 2022)

Caught Speeding Recently in CB 401

Vehicles – Caught Speeding in NYC (12 months)
  1. 2023 Gray Toyota Sedan (LFB3193) – 201 times • 1 in last 90d here
  2. 2018 Ford Mp (KAL6193) – 127 times • 3 in last 90d here
  3. 2013 Mazda Station Wagon (MKT6372) – 83 times • 1 in last 90d here
  4. 2024 Black Porsche Suburban (LRR6512) – 51 times • 1 in last 90d here
  5. Vehicle (440BE6) – 46 times • 3 in last 90d here
A right turn on 30th Street. A woman is gone.

A right turn on 30th Street. A woman is gone.

Queens CB1: Jan 1, 2022 - Sep 5, 2025

Just before 1 PM on Aug 31, at 30 St and 39 Ave, a 2020 Ford SUV turned right and struck a 38-year-old woman in the marked crosswalk. She died at the scene. NYC Open Data

This week

  • Aug 30: A left-turning sedan hit a 34-year-old man in a crosswalk at 23 Rd and 29 St. He was injured. NYC Open Data
  • Aug 12: Two pedestrians were killed on 19 Ave at 42 St; an 84-year-old driver also died. NYC Open Data

The toll in this community is steady and hard. Since Jan 1, 2022, at least 20 people have been killed and 3,066 injured on streets in Queens CB1. NYC Open Data

Year to date, there have been 1,068 crashes, with 7 deaths and 625 injuries, up from 1,064 crashes, 4 deaths, and 593 injuries at this point last year. NYC Open Data

Turn conflicts keep showing up. The Aug 31 death lists “Failure to Yield Right-of-Way” and a right turn. The Aug 30 injury lists a left turn. NYC Open Data

Hurt clusters on familiar ground. NORTHERN BOULEVARD has 134 injuries and six serious injuries since 2022. 34 AVENUE shows three deaths. NYC Open Data

At 8 AM, five people have been killed in this area over the period. Three more at 11 PM. The clock keeps its own ledger. NYC Open Data

What leaders say, and what they do

Council Member Tiffany Cabán pushed for slower, safer streets after another Astoria bloodletting: “I also strongly support the 31st Street Safety Plan, Council Member [Julie] Won’s Universal Daylighting legislation, and the full implementation of Sammy’s Law and other traffic calming measures.” Streetsblog NYC

Cabán also co‑sponsored a bill to speed up school‑area safety fixes, requiring installations within 60 days once DOT signs off. NYC Council – Legistar

State Sen. Kristen Gonzalez co‑sponsored and voted yes on S 4045, a measure to put intelligent speed‑assistance on cars driven by repeat violators. Open States

Assembly Member Zohran Mamdani missed a committee vote on a school speed‑zone safety bill on Jun 17, 2025. Open States

Fix what we know is broken

  • Daylight every corner near the hot spots. Harden the turns at 30 St/39 Ave and along Northern Boulevard. Use leading pedestrian intervals and protected turns where the bodies pile up. NYC Open Data
  • Target the morning and late‑night hours when fatalities peak here. Put enforcement and engineering where the deaths occur. NYC Open Data

Citywide, the path is clear on paper. Lower speeds save lives. The Council can act under Sammy’s Law. Cabán already said she backs “full implementation.” Streetsblog NYC

And Albany has a lever for the worst offenders. Pass and enforce speed limiters for repeat speeders under S 4045. Open States

One woman died on a Sunday afternoon at 30th Street because a driver turned and didn’t yield. The next move is ours. Act here.

Frequently Asked Questions

What happened at 30th Street and 39th Avenue on Aug 31?
According to NYC Open Data, a 2020 Ford SUV made a right turn at 30 St and 39 Ave and struck a 38-year-old woman walking in a marked crosswalk. She died. The crash lists “Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.” Source.
How many people have been killed or injured in Queens CB1 since 2022?
From Jan 1, 2022 to Sep 5, 2025, there were 20 deaths and 3,066 injuries in crashes in this community board area, based on CrashCount’s filter of NYC’s collision datasets. Source.
Where are the worst hot spots?
NORTHERN BOULEVARD shows 134 injuries and six serious injuries; 34 AVENUE shows three deaths during the covered period. Source.
What are officials proposing or doing about this?
Council Member Tiffany Cabán backed a 20 MPH push and daylighting, and co‑sponsored a bill to speed up school‑area safety installations. Sen. Kristen Gonzalez co‑sponsored and voted yes on S 4045 to require speed limiters for repeat violators. Assembly Member Zohran Mamdani missed a committee vote on a school speed‑zone bill. SourcesLegistarS 4045S 8344.
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 Queens Community Board 1 and the window 2022‑01‑01 through 2025‑09‑05, and aggregated deaths, injuries, and hot‑spot locations. Data were accessed Sep 5, 2025. View the base datasets here.

Citations

Citations

Other Representatives

Assembly Member Zohran Mamdani

District 36

Council Member Tiffany Cabán

District 22

State Senator Kristen Gonzalez

District 59

Other Geographies

Queens CB1 Queens Community Board 1 sits in Queens, Precinct 114, District 22, AD 36, SD 59.

It contains Astoria (North)-Ditmars-Steinway, Old Astoria-Hallets Point, Astoria (Central), Astoria (East)-Woodside (North), Queensbridge-Ravenswood-Dutch Kills, Rikers Island, Sunnyside Yards (North), St. Michael's Cemetery, Astoria Park.

See also
Boroughs
City Council Districts
State_assembly_districts
State Senate Districts

Traffic Safety Timeline for Queens Community Board 1

7
Left Turn at Broadway and 21st Injures Rider

Aug 7 - A driver in a sedan turned left at Broadway and 21st Street and cut off a southbound standing scooter. The rider hit the right side, flew off, and fractured his arm. Police recorded traffic control disregarded by the driver.

A 30-year-old man riding a standing scooter was ejected and suffered a fractured arm after a driver in a sedan turned left across his path at Broadway and 21st Street in Queens. The scooter was traveling south; the sedan was traveling north and turning left. The rider hit the car’s right-side doors and went down. According to the police report, 'Traffic Control Disregarded' was listed as a contributing factor. Police recorded traffic control disregarded by the driver. The driver, a 66-year-old woman, was not reported injured.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4834151 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18
5
Left-turning sedan hits woman in crosswalk

Aug 5 - A left-turning Chevy cut across 54 St and 32 Ave and struck a 66-year-old woman in the crosswalk. She crossed with the signal. The car’s left front bumper took her down. Failure to yield put her in the ambulance.

A northbound Chevy sedan making a left at 54 St and 32 Ave in Queens struck a 66-year-old woman who was crossing with the signal at the intersection. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.” The driver’s left front bumper was the point of impact, injuring the pedestrian’s leg; she was conscious and reported internal pain. Multiple entries in the report list Failure to Yield as the driver’s contributing factor. The driver was licensed. The data lists no other driver errors before impact. The pedestrian’s action—Crossing With Signal—is noted only after the driver’s failure to yield.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4835160 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18
4
Gianaris Backs Mamdani and Safety‑Boosting Fix the MTA Act

Aug 4 - Gianaris backs Mamdani for mayor. Both pushed for subway funding and fare-free buses. Their alliance signals power in transit fights. No direct safety change yet for walkers or riders.

On August 4, 2025, State Senate Deputy Majority Leader Mike Gianaris endorsed Assemblymember Zohran Mamdani for mayor. The two worked together on the 'Fix the MTA Act,' which invested in subways and piloted fare-free buses. Gianaris said Mamdani 'provides the energy and ideas' New Yorkers need. Mamdani thanked Gianaris for helping secure 'historic investments in subway and bus services.' This event, reported by City & State NY, shows political unity on transit. However, as no specific policy action or outcome is detailed, analysts find no direct safety impact for pedestrians or cyclists.


3
Two SUVs Collide on 30 Drive

Aug 3 - Two SUVs collided on 30 Drive in Queens. Both drivers were injured. A 49-year-old man had a bruised arm. A 52-year-old woman suffered whiplash. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver.

Two SUVs collided on 30 Drive in Queens, injuring both drivers. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.' A 49-year-old male driver suffered a contusion to his elbow and lower arm. A 52-year-old female driver suffered a neck injury listed as whiplash. Police recorded the point of impact as the center front end of one SUV and the right rear quarter panel of the other. Both drivers were conscious and not ejected. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4832589 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18
3
Two Killed In Separate E-Vehicle Crashes

Aug 3 - A driver struck an e-bike rider in Queens. A scooter rider crashed in Brooklyn. Both died. Streets claimed them. Police investigate. Lives ended fast. Metal and speed left no room for error.

NY Daily News (2025-08-03) reports two fatal e-vehicle crashes. On July 31, a 62-year-old Nissan Rogue driver hit Zhao Feng Zhen, 55, on Hollis Court Blvd in Queens. The driver remained at the scene; police continue to investigate. On July 12, Eusebio Quinones, 60, lost control of his electric scooter on Union Ave in Brooklyn and died from his injuries days later. The article notes, 'police are still investigating the crash.' These deaths highlight ongoing risks for vulnerable road users on city streets.


1
Driver in SUV Hits Motorcyclist on 24 Ave

Aug 1 - A driver in an SUV hit a motorcycle at 24 Ave and 27 St in Queens. The 32-year-old rider suffered elbow and lower-arm injuries and shock. Police listed "Traffic Control Disregarded" and "Passing or Lane Usage Improper."

A driver in an SUV and a motorcycle collided at 24 Ave and 27 St in Queens. The motorcycle rider, a 32-year-old man, was injured — elbow and lower-arm trauma — and reported shock and pain. According to the police report, officers listed "Traffic Control Disregarded" and "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" as contributing factors. The report records the motorcycle driver was making a left turn on red and the SUV driver was going straight ahead. Both drivers were licensed. The motorcyclist was wearing a helmet, as the report notes. Police flagged the listed driver errors in the crash record.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4832133 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18
1
Man Killed By Driver In Queens Street

Aug 1 - A car struck and killed a 23-year-old man on 101st Street. The driver sped off after an encounter at the window. Police found the victim with severe trauma. He died at Jamaica Hospital.

According to the New York Post (2025-08-01), a 23-year-old man died after being run over on 101st Street and Liberty Boulevard in Queens. The article reports, "Sonalall approached the driver's side window and flashed what appeared to be a gun, startling the motorist, who then drove off, striking Sonalall." The Queens District Attorney's Office did not charge the driver, citing fear for his life. The incident highlights the lethal risk when vehicles are used in moments of conflict. No charges were filed, raising questions about how self-defense is interpreted in car-related deaths.


31
Sedan Rear-Ends Motorcycle on Steinway Street

Jul 31 - A driver in a BMW sedan hit a motorcycle stopped in traffic on Steinway Street near 30 Avenue. The 26-year-old rider suffered a leg injury. Police recorded unsafe speed and traffic control disregarded.

A driver in a 2007 BMW sedan, traveling east on Steinway Street, hit the rear of a 2020 Yamaha motorcycle that was stopped in traffic near 30 Avenue in Queens at 10:20 p.m. One person was hurt: the 26-year-old motorcycle driver, with a leg injury. According to the police report, unsafe speed and traffic control disregarded were contributing factors. The driver hit the motorcycle's rear with the sedan's left front bumper. Both vehicles were eastbound. Police recorded the crash under collision ID 4833517 in the 114th Precinct. The report lists one injured person and two damaged vehicles.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4833517 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18
31
Distracted moped driver hits man on 21st Street

Jul 31 - A driver on a moped hit a 37-year-old man crossing 21st Street near 30-89 in Queens. Police recorded driver inattention and passenger distraction. He suffered a back contusion and stayed conscious.

A driver on a moped, traveling south and going straight, hit a 37-year-old man crossing 21st Street at 30-89 in Queens. It happened around 6:22 p.m. on July 31, 2025, in ZIP 11102. The man suffered a back contusion. He stayed conscious. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Passenger Distraction' contributed to the crash. The data lists no other contributing factors. Police recorded the crash in the 114th Precinct. The report lists the pre-crash action as going straight ahead. No helmet or signal issues are listed for the pedestrian.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4832580 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18
30
Unlicensed Driver Hits E-Biker, Flees Scene

Jul 30 - A Nissan struck a 65-year-old e-biker on Second Ave. The rider fell, hit his head, and lay critical as the red light blinked. The unlicensed driver fled. Police arrested him two hours later.

West Side Spirit (2025-07-30) reports a 21-year-old unlicensed driver hit a 65-year-old e-biker on Second Ave. near 14th St., leaving the rider with serious head trauma. The driver fled, but police arrested him two hours later, charging him with "leaving the scene of an accident that caused serious injury and driving without a license." The crash shut down Second Ave. between 14th and 15th Streets. NYPD's Collision Investigation Squad continues to investigate. The article highlights the dangers posed by unlicensed drivers and the consequences of fleeing crash scenes.


28
SUV Rear-Ends Stopped Cyclist on Broadway

Jul 28 - A driver in an SUV rear-ended a stopped 38-year-old cyclist on Broadway at 42nd Street in Queens. The cyclist suffered a back injury. Police recorded "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Following Too Closely."

A driver in an SUV struck the rear of a stopped bicycle on Broadway at 42nd Street in Queens. The 38-year-old bicyclist suffered a back injury and complained of whiplash. The SUV’s center front end struck the bike’s center back end. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Following Too Closely" contributed to the crash. The bicyclist was not ejected. The report also lists two SUV occupants, ages 38 and 80, with unspecified injuries. Helmet use is not listed as a contributing factor in the report.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4831513 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18
28
Tailgating on 45th Street Injures Driver

Jul 28 - Two eastbound SUVs crashed at 45th Street and 25th Avenue in Queens. A 71-year-old woman driver suffered back pain and whiplash. Police recorded Following Too Closely.

Two sport utility vehicles, both eastbound, crashed at 45th Street and 25th Avenue in Queens. A 71-year-old woman driving one SUV was injured, reporting back pain and whiplash. Two other occupants and the male driver of the second SUV were involved. According to the police report, the cause was "Following Too Closely." Police listed impact points as center front for the Kia and center back for the Audi. The report lists no other contributing factors.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4831693 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18
28
SUV Driver Rear-Ends Sedan on Triborough Bridge

Jul 28 - The driver of an SUV hit the rear of a slowing sedan on the Triborough Bridge. A 39-year-old woman in the sedan injured her knee and leg. The 22-year-old SUV driver suffered a head abrasion. Police list contributing factors as 'Unspecified'.

According to the police report, the driver of an SUV hit the center back end of a sedan on the Triborough Bridge. The sedan's driver, a 39-year-old woman, suffered knee and leg injuries. The SUV's driver, a 22-year-old man, sustained a head abrasion and his air bag deployed. The sedan was slowing or stopping when the driver of the SUV struck its rear. Both vehicles showed damage at the points of impact. The report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No further causal factors are recorded in the police report.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4832183 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18
28
Unsafe Speed, Lane Change on BQE Eject Riders

Jul 28 - On the BQE in Queens, a driver changing lanes collided with a moped going straight. Both men were thrown. The passenger suffered fractures and dislocation. The driver bled. Police recorded unsafe speed and improper lane usage.

A crash on the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway in Queens involved a driver changing lanes and a moped driver traveling straight ahead. Both moped riders, 37, were ejected. The passenger sustained fractures and dislocation. The driver reported minor bleeding. According to the police report, officers recorded Unsafe Speed and Passing or Lane Usage Improper as contributing factors. Impact notes list damage to a right front quarter panel on the other vehicle and side damage on the moped. The record shows the moped carried two people and was going straight before impact. Vulnerable riders paid the price for driver errors on a high-speed corridor.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4831242 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18
25
Firefighter Killed in FDR Drive Collision

Jul 25 - A firefighter fell from his motorcycle on FDR Drive. A car struck him. The driver fled. Paramedics rushed him to Bellevue. He died. Police investigate. No arrests. The road claimed another life.

West Side Spirit (2025-07-25) reports Matthew Goicochea, 31, was killed after falling from his motorcycle and being struck by a car near E. 25th St. on FDR Drive. The driver did not remain at the scene. The NYPD Collision Investigation Squad is reviewing the incident. The article states, "He was then struck by an unknown vehicle shortly thereafter, which did not remain on the scene." No arrests have been made. The crash highlights ongoing dangers for vulnerable road users on high-speed city highways and the persistent issue of hit-and-run drivers.


21
Left-turning SUV Collides with Northbound Sedan

Jul 21 - A left-turning SUV collided with a northbound sedan on 25 Ave at Steinway St in Queens. The sedan driver, 35, suffered elbow, lower-arm and internal injuries and was in shock. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver.

A left-turning SUV collided with a northbound sedan at 25 Ave and Steinway St in Queens. The sedan driver, a 35-year-old man, suffered elbow, lower-arm and hand injuries, internal complaints, and was reported in shock. Air bag deployment is recorded for the sedan. Two other occupants, ages 41 and 85, sustained unspecified injuries. According to the police report, the driver of the SUV was making a left turn when the collision occurred, and the report lists "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as the contributing factor. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver. No other contributing factors are cited in the report.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4829959 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18
21
Left Turn Crash Injures Driver on Steinway

Jul 21 - SUV turned left on Steinway. Sedan struck front end. Driver hurt. Elderly woman and man in cars. Police cite failure to yield. Metal and flesh met in Queens night.

A sedan and an SUV collided at 25 Ave and Steinway St in Queens. One driver, a 35-year-old man, suffered arm and internal injuries. An 85-year-old woman and a 41-year-old man, both vehicle occupants, were also involved. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.' The SUV was making a left turn when the collision occurred. No other contributing factors were listed in the report. The impact struck the center front ends of both vehicles. The report does not specify injuries for the other occupants.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4832191 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18
18
Pedestrian Struck by Sedan on 43rd Street

Jul 18 - A sedan hit a man getting off a vehicle on 43rd Street. He suffered a bruised leg. The driver kept going straight. Police list the cause as unspecified.

A 34-year-old man was struck by a sedan while getting off a vehicle on 43rd Street in Queens. According to the police report, the pedestrian suffered a contusion to his lower leg and was conscious at the scene. The sedan, driven by a licensed male, was traveling north and struck the pedestrian with its left front quarter panel. Police list the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors are detailed in the report. No other injuries were reported.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4830009 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18
18
SUV Ignores Traffic Signal, Hits Cyclist

Jul 18 - The driver of an SUV struck a 36-year-old woman on a bicycle on 20 Ave. She suffered whole-body injury, pain and shock. Police recorded failure to yield and traffic control disregarded by the driver.

The driver of an SUV traveling north on 20 Ave struck a 36‑year‑old woman riding east on a bicycle. She was injured and reported pain and shock with whole‑body injury. According to the police report, the crash was caused by "Traffic Control Disregarded" and "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way." Police recorded failure to yield by the driver. Each vehicle had one occupant; the report lists the bicyclist as injured and does not specify injuries to the SUV driver. Point of impact on the SUV was the center front end; the bike showed right-front bumper damage.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4828482 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18
17
64-year-old Woman Injured on 51st Street

Jul 17 - A 64-year-old woman was struck at the intersection of 51st Street and 31st Avenue in Queens. She suffered a head injury, had minor bleeding, and was in shock. Police listed no driver errors in the report.

According to the police report, a 64-year-old female pedestrian suffered a head injury, minor bleeding, and was in shock after a driver hit her at the intersection of 51st Street and 31st Avenue in Queens. The report does not list any driver errors or contributing factors. No vehicle make, model, driver identity, travel direction, or point of impact was recorded in the crash record. Responding officers documented the pedestrian’s injuries and condition. The police report offers no listed cause attributable to the driver.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4828501 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18