Crash Count for Queens CB2
Crashes: Collisions involving cars, bikes, and pedestrians. 4,971
All Injuries: Any injury from a reported crash. 2,851
Moderate: Broken bones, concussions, and other serious injuries. 409
Serious: Life-altering injuries: amputations, paralysis, severe trauma. 37
Deaths: Lives lost to traffic violence. 12
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Jul 26, 2025

Who’s Injuring and Killing Pedestrians in Queens CB2?

Queens Streets Bleed—How Many More Before We Act?

Queens Streets Bleed—How Many More Before We Act?

Queens CB2: Jan 1, 2022 - Jul 18, 2025

The Toll in Queens CB2: Lives Lost, Families Shaken

The streets of Queens CB2 do not forgive. Since 2022, 12 people have died and 2,675 have been injured in crashes here. Thirty-five of those injuries were serious. These are not just numbers. They are bodies broken on Skillman Avenue, Roosevelt, and Queens Boulevard. They are children, elders, cyclists, and pedestrians. They are the sound of sirens at night and the silence that follows.

Just last year, a 16-year-old girl was killed at the intersection of 46th Street and 47th Avenue. The report lists her injury as “crush injuries” to the head. She died at the scene. Officials said nothing. Only the record of her death remains.

The Pattern: Vehicles, Not Victims

Cars and SUVs are the main killers. They caused 4 deaths and 266 injuries to pedestrians and cyclists. Trucks and buses added 26 more injuries. Motorcycles and mopeds, 16. Bikes, 14. The pattern is clear. The danger comes from mass and speed, not from those on foot or two wheels.

Local Leadership: Progress and Pressure

Some leaders have moved. State Senator Michael Gianaris voted yes on a bill to force repeat speeders to install speed-limiting devices, aiming to curb repeat dangerous driving. Assembly Member Claire Valdez co-sponsored similar measures. Council Member Julie Won pushed for a citywide ban on parking near intersections, saying, “Daylighting saves lives”.

But the pace is slow. The carnage continues. Every week brings new injuries. Every month, another family mourns.

The Voices: What It Feels Like

“I was all the way in the back and all of a sudden the bus hit the curb, I guess, jumped the curb, I went this way and that way and banged into the side of the bus,” said Ken Baur after a crash that injured eight. Another rider, Samantha Hart, said, “I have a baby with me. That would be scary. I’ll be more cautious of my surroundings.” Hart told CBS New York.

What Next: No More Waiting

The disaster is slow, but it is not fate. Call your council member. Demand a 20 mph speed limit. Demand daylighting at every intersection. Demand action against repeat speeders. Do not wait for another name to be added to the list.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does Queens CB2 sit politically?
It belongs to borough Queens, city council district District 26, assembly district AD 37 and state senate district SD 12.
Which areas are in Queens CB2?
It includes the Long Island City-Hunters Point, Sunnyside, Woodside, Sunnyside Yards (South), and Calvary & Mount Zion Cemeteries neighborhoods. It also overlaps parts of Council District District 26, Assembly Districts AD 30, AD 36, and AD 37, and State Senate Districts SD 12 and SD 59.
What types of vehicles caused injuries and deaths to pedestrians in Queens CB2?
Cars and SUVs caused 4 deaths and 266 injuries to pedestrians and cyclists. Trucks and buses caused 26 injuries. Motorcycles and mopeds caused 16 injuries. Bikes caused 14 injuries.
Are these crashes just accidents, or are they preventable?
These crashes are preventable. Policies like lower speed limits, daylighting, and action against repeat speeders can save lives. The numbers drop where leaders act.
What can local politicians do to stop traffic violence?
They can pass and enforce lower speed limits, ban parking near intersections, expand speed cameras, and require speed limiters for repeat offenders. They can act now, not after another death.
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.

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Claire Valdez
Assembly Member Claire Valdez
District 37
District Office:
45-10 Skillman Ave. 1st Floor, Sunnyside, NY 11104
Legislative Office:
Room 427, Legislative Office Building, Albany, NY 12248
Julie Won
Council Member Julie Won
District 26
District Office:
37-04 Queens Boulevard, Suite 205, Long Island City, NY 11101
718-383-9566
Legislative Office:
250 Broadway, Suite 1749, New York, NY 10007
212-788-6975
Twitter: CMJulieWon
Michael Gianaris
State Senator Michael Gianaris
District 12
District Office:
22-07 45th St. Suite 1008, Astoria, NY 11105
Legislative Office:
Albany, NY 12247
Other Geographies

Queens CB2 Queens Community Board 2 sits in Queens, Precinct 108, District 26, AD 37, SD 12.

It contains Long Island City-Hunters Point, Sunnyside, Woodside, Sunnyside Yards (South), Calvary & Mount Zion Cemeteries.

See also
Boroughs
City Council Districts
State_assembly_districts
State Senate Districts

Traffic Safety Timeline for Queens Community Board 2

S 4045
Gianaris votes yes in committee, boosting street safety by curbing repeat speeders.

Senate backs S 4045. Repeat speeders face forced installation of speed assistance tech. Eleven points or six camera tickets triggers action. Law targets reckless drivers. Streets may get safer for those outside the car.

Senate bill S 4045, sponsored by Andrew Gounardes and co-sponsored by over two dozen senators, passed committee votes on June 11 and June 12, 2025. The bill, titled 'Relates to requiring the installation of intelligent speed assistance devices for repeated violation of maximum speed limits,' mandates these devices for drivers who rack up eleven or more points in 24 months, or six speed or red light camera tickets in a year. The measure aims to curb repeat dangerous driving. Senators including Jamaal Bailey, Jabari Brisport, and others voted yes. The bill targets drivers with a pattern of violations, seeking to cut risk for pedestrians and cyclists by limiting repeat speeding.


S 4045
Gianaris votes yes in committee, boosting street safety by curbing repeat speeders.

Senate backs S 4045. Repeat speeders face forced installation of speed assistance tech. Eleven points or six camera tickets triggers action. Law targets reckless drivers. Streets may get safer for those outside the car.

Senate bill S 4045, sponsored by Andrew Gounardes and co-sponsored by over two dozen senators, passed committee votes on June 11 and June 12, 2025. The bill, titled 'Relates to requiring the installation of intelligent speed assistance devices for repeated violation of maximum speed limits,' mandates these devices for drivers who rack up eleven or more points in 24 months, or six speed or red light camera tickets in a year. The measure aims to curb repeat dangerous driving. Senators including Jamaal Bailey, Jabari Brisport, and others voted yes. The bill targets drivers with a pattern of violations, seeking to cut risk for pedestrians and cyclists by limiting repeat speeding.


S 7678
Gianaris votes yes to expand school speed cameras, boosting pedestrian safety.

White Plains gets speed cameras near schools. Lawmakers move fast. Most vote yes. Cameras catch drivers who endanger kids. Program ends 2030. Streets may slow. Danger faces children every day.

Senate Bill S 7678, sponsored by Shelley Mayer, establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in White Plains. The bill passed the Senate on June 11, 2025, and the Assembly on June 16, 2025. The matter reads: 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of White Plains; repeals authorization of program December 31, 2030.' Mayer led the push. Most senators and assembly members voted yes. The bill aims to catch speeding drivers near schools, a known threat to children and families. No safety analyst note was provided.


S 7678
Gianaris votes yes to expand school speed cameras, boosting pedestrian safety.

White Plains gets speed cameras near schools. Lawmakers move fast. Most vote yes. Cameras catch drivers who endanger kids. Program ends 2030. Streets may slow. Danger faces children every day.

Senate Bill S 7678, sponsored by Shelley Mayer, establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in White Plains. The bill passed the Senate on June 11, 2025, and the Assembly on June 16, 2025. The matter reads: 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of White Plains; repeals authorization of program December 31, 2030.' Mayer led the push. Most senators and assembly members voted yes. The bill aims to catch speeding drivers near schools, a known threat to children and families. No safety analyst note was provided.


S 7785
Gianaris votes yes to weaken bus rules, increasing pedestrian and cyclist risk.

Senate passed S 7785. The bill carves out large Mitchell-Lama housing from bus traffic rules. Lawmakers voted yes. The carve-out weakens enforcement. Streets grow less safe for people on foot and bike.

Bill S 7785, titled 'Relates to bus operation-related traffic regulations,' passed the Senate and Assembly in June 2025. The measure, sponsored by Senator Jamaal Bailey, excludes violations in cooperative housing developments with at least 10,000 Mitchell-Lama units from bus operation traffic regulations. The bill advanced through committee and received broad support in both chambers. By exempting these large complexes, the law weakens traffic enforcement where thousands live. This move increases risk to pedestrians and cyclists, stripping away protections that save lives. Vulnerable road users lose another layer of safety in dense city streets.


S 7785
Gianaris votes yes to weaken bus rules, increasing pedestrian and cyclist risk.

Senate passed S 7785. The bill carves out large Mitchell-Lama housing from bus traffic rules. Lawmakers voted yes. The carve-out weakens enforcement. Streets grow less safe for people on foot and bike.

Bill S 7785, titled 'Relates to bus operation-related traffic regulations,' passed the Senate and Assembly in June 2025. The measure, sponsored by Senator Jamaal Bailey, excludes violations in cooperative housing developments with at least 10,000 Mitchell-Lama units from bus operation traffic regulations. The bill advanced through committee and received broad support in both chambers. By exempting these large complexes, the law weakens traffic enforcement where thousands live. This move increases risk to pedestrians and cyclists, stripping away protections that save lives. Vulnerable road users lose another layer of safety in dense city streets.


S 7785
Gianaris votes yes to weaken bus rules, increasing pedestrian and cyclist risk.

Senate passed S 7785. The bill carves out large Mitchell-Lama housing from bus traffic rules. Lawmakers voted yes. The carve-out weakens enforcement. Streets grow less safe for people on foot and bike.

Bill S 7785, titled 'Relates to bus operation-related traffic regulations,' passed the Senate and Assembly in June 2025. The measure, sponsored by Senator Jamaal Bailey, excludes violations in cooperative housing developments with at least 10,000 Mitchell-Lama units from bus operation traffic regulations. The bill advanced through committee and received broad support in both chambers. By exempting these large complexes, the law weakens traffic enforcement where thousands live. This move increases risk to pedestrians and cyclists, stripping away protections that save lives. Vulnerable road users lose another layer of safety in dense city streets.


S 7678
Raga votes yes to expand school speed cameras, boosting pedestrian safety.

White Plains gets speed cameras near schools. Lawmakers move fast. Most vote yes. Cameras catch drivers who endanger kids. Program ends 2030. Streets may slow. Danger faces children every day.

Senate Bill S 7678, sponsored by Shelley Mayer, establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in White Plains. The bill passed the Senate on June 11, 2025, and the Assembly on June 16, 2025. The matter reads: 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of White Plains; repeals authorization of program December 31, 2030.' Mayer led the push. Most senators and assembly members voted yes. The bill aims to catch speeding drivers near schools, a known threat to children and families. No safety analyst note was provided.


S 7785
Raga votes yes to weaken bus rules, increasing pedestrian and cyclist risk.

Senate passed S 7785. The bill carves out large Mitchell-Lama housing from bus traffic rules. Lawmakers voted yes. The carve-out weakens enforcement. Streets grow less safe for people on foot and bike.

Bill S 7785, titled 'Relates to bus operation-related traffic regulations,' passed the Senate and Assembly in June 2025. The measure, sponsored by Senator Jamaal Bailey, excludes violations in cooperative housing developments with at least 10,000 Mitchell-Lama units from bus operation traffic regulations. The bill advanced through committee and received broad support in both chambers. By exempting these large complexes, the law weakens traffic enforcement where thousands live. This move increases risk to pedestrians and cyclists, stripping away protections that save lives. Vulnerable road users lose another layer of safety in dense city streets.


S 7678
Valdez votes yes to expand school speed cameras, boosting pedestrian safety.

White Plains gets speed cameras near schools. Lawmakers move fast. Most vote yes. Cameras catch drivers who endanger kids. Program ends 2030. Streets may slow. Danger faces children every day.

Senate Bill S 7678, sponsored by Shelley Mayer, establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in White Plains. The bill passed the Senate on June 11, 2025, and the Assembly on June 16, 2025. The matter reads: 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of White Plains; repeals authorization of program December 31, 2030.' Mayer led the push. Most senators and assembly members voted yes. The bill aims to catch speeding drivers near schools, a known threat to children and families. No safety analyst note was provided.


S 7785
Valdez votes yes to weaken bus rules, increasing pedestrian and cyclist risk.

Senate passed S 7785. The bill carves out large Mitchell-Lama housing from bus traffic rules. Lawmakers voted yes. The carve-out weakens enforcement. Streets grow less safe for people on foot and bike.

Bill S 7785, titled 'Relates to bus operation-related traffic regulations,' passed the Senate and Assembly in June 2025. The measure, sponsored by Senator Jamaal Bailey, excludes violations in cooperative housing developments with at least 10,000 Mitchell-Lama units from bus operation traffic regulations. The bill advanced through committee and received broad support in both chambers. By exempting these large complexes, the law weakens traffic enforcement where thousands live. This move increases risk to pedestrians and cyclists, stripping away protections that save lives. Vulnerable road users lose another layer of safety in dense city streets.


S 8117
Gianaris votes yes on school speed cameras, boosting safety for children.

Senate backs S 8117. Oneida County gets school speed zone cameras. Law sunsets in 2030. Lawmakers act. Streets near schools may slow. Children walk safer. Drivers face new eyes.

Senate bill S 8117, titled 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the county of Oneida,' passed committee votes on May 27 and June 10, 2025. The bill, sponsored by Senator Joseph A. Griffo (District 53), sets up speed cameras near schools in Oneida County. The program ends December 31, 2030. The Senate voted yes, with only two no votes and several excused. The measure aims to slow drivers near schools and protect children. No safety analyst note was provided. The bill now moves forward in the legislative process.


S 915
Gianaris votes yes, boosting street safety and access for everyone.

Senate passes S 915. Bill demands safe roads for all. Complete street design at its core. Cyclists, walkers, and riders get a fighting chance. Vote split, but the message is clear: streets must serve people, not just cars.

Senate Bill S 915, titled 'Enables safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles,' passed committee on June 9, 2025. The bill, sponsored by Sean Ryan (District 61) with co-sponsors Joseph P. Addabbo Jr., Samra Brouk, Leroy Comrie, Patricia Fahy, Pete Harckham, Robert Jackson, Liz Krueger, and Christopher Ryan, pushes for roads built for everyone. The Senate voted, with most in favor and a block opposed. The bill's language is blunt: roads must be safe for all, not just drivers. No safety analyst note was provided, but the intent is clear—prioritize vulnerable road users in every street plan.


S 915
Gianaris votes yes, boosting street safety and access for everyone.

Senate passes S 915. Bill demands safe roads for all. Complete street design at its core. Cyclists, walkers, and riders get a fighting chance. Vote split, but the message is clear: streets must serve people, not just cars.

Senate Bill S 915, titled 'Enables safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles,' passed committee on June 9, 2025. The bill, sponsored by Sean Ryan (District 61) with co-sponsors Joseph P. Addabbo Jr., Samra Brouk, Leroy Comrie, Patricia Fahy, Pete Harckham, Robert Jackson, Liz Krueger, and Christopher Ryan, pushes for roads built for everyone. The Senate voted, with most in favor and a block opposed. The bill's language is blunt: roads must be safe for all, not just drivers. No safety analyst note was provided, but the intent is clear—prioritize vulnerable road users in every street plan.


S 915
Gianaris votes yes, boosting street safety and access for everyone.

Senate passes S 915. Bill demands safe roads for all. Complete street design at its core. Cyclists, walkers, and riders get a fighting chance. Vote split, but the message is clear: streets must serve people, not just cars.

Senate Bill S 915, titled 'Enables safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles,' passed committee on June 9, 2025. The bill, sponsored by Sean Ryan (District 61) with co-sponsors Joseph P. Addabbo Jr., Samra Brouk, Leroy Comrie, Patricia Fahy, Pete Harckham, Robert Jackson, Liz Krueger, and Christopher Ryan, pushes for roads built for everyone. The Senate voted, with most in favor and a block opposed. The bill's language is blunt: roads must be safe for all, not just drivers. No safety analyst note was provided, but the intent is clear—prioritize vulnerable road users in every street plan.


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Ambulance Rear-Ends Sedan on BQE, Multiple Hurt

Ambulance struck sedan’s rear on the BQE. Passengers jolted, necks and chests battered. Shock and pain followed. Police cite driver distraction. Metal and flesh took the blow.

An FDNY ambulance crashed into the rear of a sedan on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway in Queens. Several passengers suffered injuries to the neck, chest, back, and head. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was listed as a contributing factor. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The impact left multiple occupants in shock and pain. The data shows no mention of helmet or signal use as a factor. The crash highlights the danger when drivers lose focus, especially on high-speed city roads.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4821182 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
SUV Slams Multi-Wheeled Vehicle on Queens Blvd

A distracted SUV driver struck a multi-wheeled vehicle on Queens Blvd. A 26-year-old passenger was ejected and injured. Failure to yield and inattention fueled the crash.

A crash on Queens Blvd at 63rd Street in Queens involved an SUV and a multi-wheeled vehicle. According to the police report, driver inattention and failure to yield right-of-way led to the collision. The SUV struck the other vehicle head-on. A 26-year-old female passenger was ejected and suffered injuries to her entire body, including fractures and dislocations. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. No other causes are cited.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4827528 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Distracted Moped Driver Injures Leg in Queens Crash

A moped slammed into a parked SUV on 44th Drive. The moped driver, unlicensed, suffered a fractured leg. Police cited driver inattention. The SUV driver and a passenger were not seriously hurt. The street bore the brunt. Metal and bone broke.

A moped traveling east struck the rear of a parked SUV on 44th Drive in Queens. According to the police report, the moped driver, a 25-year-old man, was unlicensed and suffered a fractured leg. He was not wearing safety equipment. The SUV, a 2019 Subaru, was parked at the time. The SUV driver, a 43-year-old woman, and her passenger were not seriously injured. Police listed 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor for both drivers. The moped’s center front end hit the SUV’s left rear bumper. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash highlights the danger when drivers lose focus, even for a moment.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4818526 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Convertible Hits Moped on Austell Place in Queens

Convertible struck moped at center front. Moped driver, 29, injured arm. Police cite failure to yield and driver distraction. Streets remain harsh for riders.

A crash at 47-11 Austell Place in Queens involved a convertible and a moped. The moped driver, age 29, suffered an arm abrasion. According to the police report, 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' contributed to the collision. The convertible struck the moped at the center front. No other injuries were specified. The report highlights driver error as the primary cause. No mention of helmet use or signaling as factors.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4819949 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Taxi Turns, E-Scooter Rider Injured on 59th Street

A taxi turned right on 59th Street. An e-scooter rider went straight. Metal struck flesh. The rider took the hit. Shoulder bruised. Police blame failure to yield. The street stayed busy. The system failed again.

A crash on 59th Street at Broadway in Queens left a 24-year-old e-scooter rider injured. According to the police report, a taxi making a right turn struck the e-scooter, which was traveling straight. The e-scooter rider suffered a shoulder contusion. Police list 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor for both drivers. The taxi’s right front bumper hit the e-scooter. The report does not mention any helmet or signal use as a factor. The crash highlights the danger when drivers fail to yield, leaving vulnerable road users exposed to harm.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4817827 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04