Crash Count for Queens CB3
Crashes: Collisions involving cars, bikes, and pedestrians. 4,326
All Injuries: Any injury from a reported crash. 2,354
Moderate: Broken bones, concussions, and other serious injuries. 508
Serious: Life-altering injuries: amputations, paralysis, severe trauma. 25
Deaths: Lives lost to traffic violence. 13
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Jul 30, 2025

Who’s Injuring and Killing Pedestrians in Queens CB3?

Red Lights, Broken Lives: Queens Streets Are Killing Our Kids

Red Lights, Broken Lives: Queens Streets Are Killing Our Kids

Queens CB3: Jan 1, 2022 - Jun 4, 2025

Children in the Crosswalk, Sirens in the Night

A four-year-old and her sister, eight, stepped into the crosswalk on 37th Avenue. An SUV driver went around a car, ran the red, and hit them. The driver fled. The girls went to Elmhurst Hospital. They survived. The driver is still out there. Police said the girls had minor injuries. The street remembers more than that.

In the last twelve months, 710 people were hurt and 8 suffered serious injuries in Queens CB3. Two people died.

The Numbers Do Not Lie

Since 2022, there have been 13 deaths and 2,140 injuries on these streets. Children, elders, workers. A man, 23, killed on his way to work. A child, 8, crushed crossing with the light. A woman, 60, bled out at the curb. The numbers do not care about age or dreams. They only climb.

Leadership: Words and Waiting

City leaders talk about Vision Zero. They talk about speed cameras and lower limits. But the carnage continues. After a firefighter killed a young man while driving drunk and high at 83 mph, Queens DA Melinda Katz said, “Drunk, drugged and reckless driving are dire threats to everyone on our shared roadways.” The victim’s brother said, “Pena will walk the streets for a $50,000 bail… Justin will never walk the streets again.”

Speed cameras work, but the law that keeps them running is always at risk. The city can lower speed limits now, but waits. Every day of delay is another roll of the dice.

What Comes Next

This is not fate. This is policy.

Call your council member. Call the mayor. Demand a 20 mph speed limit. Demand permanent speed cameras. Demand streets where children can cross and live. Take action now.

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Jessica González-Rojas
Assembly Member Jessica González-Rojas
District 34
District Office:
75-35 31st Ave. Suite 206B (2nd Floor), East Elmhurst, NY 11370
Legislative Office:
Room 654, Legislative Office Building, Albany, NY 12248
Shekar Krishnan
Council Member Shekar Krishnan
District 25
District Office:
37-32 75th Street, 1st Floor, Jackson Heights, NY 11372
718-803-6373
Legislative Office:
250 Broadway, Suite 1816, New York, NY 10007
212-788-7066
Twitter: CMShekarK
Jessica Ramos
State Senator Jessica Ramos
District 13
District Office:
74-09 37th Ave. Suite 302, Jackson Heights, NY 11372
Legislative Office:
Room 307, Legislative Office Building, Albany, NY 12247
Other Geographies

Queens CB3 Queens Community Board 3 sits in Queens, Precinct 115, District 25, AD 34, SD 13.

It contains Jackson Heights, East Elmhurst, North Corona.

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Traffic Safety Timeline for Queens Community Board 3

González-Rojas Celebrates Safety-Boosting Cross Bay Bridge Ramp Upgrade

The Cross Bay Bridge’s deadly ramp is gone. In its place: a wide, gentle slope. Pedestrians, cyclists, wheelchair users now cross safely. The upgrade, forced by a 2021 law, marks progress. But other bridges still leave vulnerable users stranded. Advocates demand more.

On September 25, 2024, the MTA completed a major upgrade to the Cross Bay Bridge, replacing its hazardous Rockaway-side ramp with a wider, ADA-compliant path. This action fulfills a mandate from the 2021 MTA Bike Access bill. Assembly Member Jessica Gonzalez-Rojas, who sponsored the law, said, "I'm excited about the ADA-accessible ramp on the Cross Bay Bridge and that cyclists and pedestrians can access this space... because we passed my legislation." The MTA also announced similar improvements for the Henry Hudson and Triboro Bridges. However, plans for the Verrazzano, Gil Hodges-Marine Parkway, Bronx-Whitestone, and Throgs Neck bridges remain uncertain. Cycling advocates praised the MTA’s progress but criticized its reluctance to consider lane conversions for safer, broader access. The new ramp removes a deadly barrier, but the fight for safe passage on all city bridges continues.


Pick-up Truck Hits Bicyclist on 93 Street

A pick-up truck making a left turn struck a bicyclist traveling straight on 93 Street in Queens. The bicyclist suffered an upper arm abrasion but remained conscious. Driver inattention and distraction were cited as contributing factors in the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 6:06 AM on 93 Street near 34 Avenue in Queens. A pick-up truck, driven by a licensed female driver traveling east and making a left turn, collided with a bicyclist going straight ahead in the same direction. The point of impact was the truck's right front bumper and the bike's left front bumper. The 25-year-old male bicyclist sustained an abrasion to his upper arm and was conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' twice as contributing factors, indicating the truck driver failed to maintain proper attention. There is no mention of any contributing factors related to the bicyclist. Vehicle damage was noted on the truck's right front bumper and the bike's front. This crash highlights the dangers posed by driver distraction during turning maneuvers.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4758372 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-06
One-Year-Old Pedestrian Injured Crossing With Signal

A one-year-old boy suffered a head injury while crossing 73 Street at 37 Avenue in Queens. The crash involved a sedan and an SUV. According to police, driver failure to yield right-of-way contributed to the collision alongside pedestrian confusion.

At 8:56 p.m. on 73 Street near 37 Avenue in Queens, a one-year-old male pedestrian was injured in a crash involving a sedan and an SUV, according to the police report. The child was crossing with the signal when the collision occurred. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' by the driver as a key contributing factor. Additionally, 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' was noted as a secondary factor. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead, and neither showed damage at the point of impact. The pedestrian sustained a head injury and was conscious but suffered internal complaints. The drivers involved held valid New York licenses, with one operating under a permit. The police report places responsibility on driver error and pedestrian confusion without attributing fault to the child.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4757712 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-06
SUV Turns Across Path, Motorcycle Rider Ejected

A turning SUV cut across 72nd Street. A motorcycle slammed into its side. The young rider, helmetless, flew from the seat, legs shattered, blood pooling on the pavement. The road bore witness to violence and error, not mercy.

According to the police report, a Station Wagon/Sport Utility Vehicle was making a left turn from 72nd Street near Northern Boulevard in Queens when a motorcycle traveling straight collided with the SUV's right side doors. The 21-year-old motorcycle rider was ejected from his seat, suffered severe bleeding, and sustained serious injuries to his legs. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as contributing factors. The SUV driver’s failure to yield during the turn is explicitly cited. The motorcycle rider was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but this detail appears after the primary driver errors. The crash unfolded at 3:19 p.m., leaving the rider incoherent and gravely hurt, underscoring the lethal consequences of driver mistakes on city streets.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4758181 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-06
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Five Sedans Collide on Grand Central Parkway

Five sedans crashed westbound on Grand Central Parkway. Four drivers injured. Bodies battered. Shock set in. Metal twisted at front, rear, and sides. Police cite only driver error. No pedestrians. No cyclists.

According to the police report, five sedans collided on Grand Central Parkway late at night. Four drivers, ages 26 to 62, suffered injuries ranging from full-body trauma to leg wounds. All were in shock. No one was ejected. The vehicles showed damage at the front, rear, and sides, pointing to a chain-reaction crash. The report lists 'Unspecified' as the contributing factor for each driver, indicating driver error but giving no detail. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. No victim actions contributed to the crash. One sedan was stopped in traffic before impact. The crash underscores the danger of multi-car collisions and driver mistakes on busy city roads.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4757530 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-06
Queens Sedan Rear-Ends Another Sedan

Two sedans collided on 97th Street in Queens. The driver of the rear vehicle suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Police cite driver inattention and distraction as the cause. Both vehicles were traveling north when the crash occurred.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 17:19 on 97th Street in Queens involving two sedans traveling northbound. The rear sedan struck the right rear bumper of the lead sedan, causing damage to both vehicles. The driver of the rear sedan, a 43-year-old woman, sustained neck injuries and complained of whiplash. She was conscious and wearing a lap belt at the time of the crash. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor to the collision. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. The lead sedan's driver details and injuries were not reported. The crash highlights the dangers posed by driver distraction on city streets.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4756350 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-06
Chain-Reaction SUV Crash in Queens Traffic

Three SUVs collided in a chain reaction on Northern Boulevard in Queens. One driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Police cite driver inattention as the cause. Vehicles were stopped or moving westbound when the crash occurred.

According to the police report, the crash involved three sport utility vehicles traveling westbound on Northern Boulevard in Queens. The first and third SUVs were stopped in traffic, while the second was moving straight ahead. The point of impact was the center back end of the first and third vehicles and the center front end of the second vehicle, indicating a rear-end collision chain. The driver of one SUV, a 45-year-old male occupant, sustained neck injuries and whiplash but was conscious and wearing a lap belt and harness. The police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor, highlighting driver error as the cause. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4756319 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-06
Distracted Driver Strikes Child Pedestrian

A 10-year-old girl crossing 113 Street in Queens was struck by a northbound sedan. The impact fractured her lower leg and foot. Police cite driver inattention as the primary cause, highlighting the dangers of distracted driving in city streets.

According to the police report, a 10-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing 113 Street near 37 Avenue in Queens at 22:44. The pedestrian suffered a fractured and dislocated injury to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The collision involved a 2018 Hyundai sedan traveling north, which struck the pedestrian on its right front quarter panel. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor to the crash. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal or crosswalk, but the report emphasizes driver error as the cause. The vehicle showed no damage, and the driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. This incident underscores the systemic danger posed by distracted driving, especially to vulnerable child pedestrians in urban environments.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4756308 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-06
Queens Driver Fails to Yield, Strikes Boy

A driver making a right turn on 78 Street hit an 8-year-old boy outside an intersection. The child suffered arm abrasions. Police cite failure to yield and aggressive driving as causes.

According to the police report, a crash occurred at 5:45 p.m. on 78 Street near 37 Avenue in Queens. A driver making a right turn struck an 8-year-old male pedestrian with the vehicle's center front end. The boy was not in the roadway and was outside an intersection. He sustained abrasions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand, but remained conscious. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage' as contributing factors by the driver. No vehicle type or driver details were provided. The incident highlights the risk to pedestrians from drivers who disregard right-of-way and drive aggressively.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4756316 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-06
SUV Strikes Bicyclist Passenger on Northern Boulevard

A 12-year-old girl riding as a passenger on a bicycle was injured when a Honda SUV traveling east on Northern Boulevard struck her. The SUV’s right side doors were damaged. The bicyclist was hurt in the elbow and lower arm area.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Northern Boulevard in Queens at 15:23. A Honda SUV traveling east struck a bicycle carrying two occupants traveling northeast. The 12-year-old female bicyclist passenger suffered injuries to her elbow and lower arm, classified as injury severity 3. The SUV sustained damage to its right side doors. The report cites 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor, indicating driver error on the part of the SUV operator. No damage was recorded on the bicycle, and the bicyclist was not ejected and remained conscious. The police report lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a contributing factor but does not specify victim fault. The bicyclist passenger was not wearing safety equipment. The focus remains on the SUV driver's unsafe speed as the primary cause of the collision.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4756293 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-06
Bus Rear-Ends Parked Sedans in Queens

A city bus struck two parked sedans on 23 Avenue in Queens, injuring the bus driver. The impact damaged the left rear bumpers of both sedans and caused whiplash to the bus operator, who remained conscious and restrained by a lap belt.

According to the police report, a bus traveling eastbound on 23 Avenue in Queens collided with two parked sedans, both facing west. The bus impacted the left rear bumpers of the sedans, causing damage to the vehicles. The bus driver, a 61-year-old male, was injured with whiplash affecting his entire body but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt. The sedans were stationary prior to the crash, described as 'Parked' in the report. The report lists no specific contributing factors such as failure to yield or other driver errors, but the collision with parked vehicles indicates a loss of control or failure to maintain lane or distance by the bus driver. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved or cited. The incident highlights the dangers posed by large vehicles colliding with stationary vehicles on city streets.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4760623 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-06
Sedan U-Turn Strikes Motorcycle in Queens

A sedan making a U-turn hit a northbound motorcycle on Junction Boulevard. The rider, helmeted and conscious, suffered a fractured shoulder. Police cite driver inattention and improper turning as causes.

According to the police report, a sedan attempted a U-turn near 32-23 Junction Boulevard in Queens at 21:41. The sedan struck a northbound motorcycle. The motorcycle rider, a 35-year-old man, was wearing a helmet and remained conscious after the crash. He suffered a fractured and dislocated shoulder and upper arm. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Turning Improperly' as contributing factors, pointing to errors by the sedan driver. The motorcycle was hit at its center front end; the sedan's right front bumper was damaged. No victim actions contributed to the crash.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4754313 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-06
SUV Slams Sedan on 32 Avenue in Queens

SUV struck sedan’s side on 32 Avenue. A 52-year-old woman in the sedan suffered internal injuries. Police blamed driver inattention and distraction. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.

According to the police report, a 2016 SUV traveling west collided with a 2004 sedan heading south on 32 Avenue in Queens at 14:45. The SUV hit the sedan’s left side doors. A 52-year-old female front passenger in the sedan suffered internal injuries to her abdomen and pelvis and was in shock. Both drivers were licensed. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor for both vehicles. The injured passenger wore a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved in the crash.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4755115 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-06
SUV Turns Left, Strikes Cyclist on 31 Avenue

SUV turned left on 31 Avenue. Struck a 23-year-old cyclist going straight. Cyclist thrown, chest bruised. Limited visibility and confusion listed. System failed to protect the vulnerable.

According to the police report, a 23-year-old male bicyclist was injured when an SUV making a left turn struck him on 31 Avenue in Queens at 16:05. The bicyclist, traveling east and going straight, was partially ejected and suffered chest contusions. The report cites 'View Obstructed/Limited' and 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as contributing factors. The SUV, driven by a licensed New York driver, was turning left with limited visibility. The cyclist remained conscious after the crash. The collision underscores the danger of left turns and obstructed views, with confusion also noted, but no blame placed on the injured cyclist.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4751358 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-06
Int 0745-2024
Krishnan votes yes on bill requiring DOT to report micromobility data, no direct safety impact.

City law now forces DOT to reveal where bikes and scooters go. Streets and bridges, protected or not. Data goes public. Riders’ movement, danger, and safety projects laid bare. No more hiding the facts.

Int 0745-2024, now enacted, came through the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. It was introduced April 11, 2024, and passed on August 15, 2024. The law orders the Department of Transportation to post current bicycle and micromobility ridership data online, updated monthly or at least yearly. The matter summary reads: 'requiring the department of transportation to provide information about bicycle and other micromobility device activity.' Council Member Selvena N. Brooks-Powers led as primary sponsor, joined by Farías, Restler, Hudson, Schulman, and others. The law demands transparency on where riders travel and what DOT does to keep them safe. This opens the books on bike movement and exposes gaps in protection.


Int 0745-2024
Moya votes yes on bill requiring DOT to report micromobility data, no direct safety impact.

City law now forces DOT to reveal where bikes and scooters go. Streets and bridges, protected or not. Data goes public. Riders’ movement, danger, and safety projects laid bare. No more hiding the facts.

Int 0745-2024, now enacted, came through the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. It was introduced April 11, 2024, and passed on August 15, 2024. The law orders the Department of Transportation to post current bicycle and micromobility ridership data online, updated monthly or at least yearly. The matter summary reads: 'requiring the department of transportation to provide information about bicycle and other micromobility device activity.' Council Member Selvena N. Brooks-Powers led as primary sponsor, joined by Farías, Restler, Hudson, Schulman, and others. The law demands transparency on where riders travel and what DOT does to keep them safe. This opens the books on bike movement and exposes gaps in protection.


SUV Strikes Pedestrian on Queens Sidewalk

A 42-year-old man suffered severe injuries after an SUV struck him on a Queens sidewalk. The vehicle, initially parked, impacted the pedestrian’s entire body, causing fractures and dislocations. The pedestrian was conscious but seriously hurt.

According to the police report, a 42-year-old male pedestrian was injured when a 2021 Honda SUV, initially parked and facing east, struck him on the roof. The point of impact was the roof of the vehicle, which sustained damage there as well. The pedestrian suffered injuries to his entire body, including fractures and dislocations, and was conscious at the scene. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The pedestrian was not in the roadway at the time, and no victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors. The incident occurred near 94-11 34 Road in Queens. The lack of detailed contributing factors in the report highlights systemic dangers posed by vehicle movements near pedestrian areas.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4747639 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-06
SUV Rear-Ends Sedan on Queens 37 Avenue

A Ford SUV struck the left rear quarter panel of a Ford sedan traveling east on 37 Avenue in Queens. The sedan’s driver, a 27-year-old man, suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Both drivers were licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of impact.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Queens’ 37 Avenue near 97 Street at 11:45 PM. A 2023 Ford SUV traveling north collided with the left rear quarter panel of a 2013 Ford sedan traveling east. The sedan’s driver, a 27-year-old male occupant, was injured with neck trauma and whiplash but remained conscious and was not ejected. Both drivers were licensed in New York and were going straight ahead before the collision. The report lists the contributing factors as unspecified, providing no direct attribution to pedestrian or cyclist behavior. The impact point and vehicle damage indicate the SUV struck the rear quarter of the sedan, suggesting a failure to maintain safe distance or attention by the SUV driver. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4746879 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-06
SUV Strikes Bicyclist on 37 Avenue in Queens

A bicyclist suffered arm injuries after an SUV hit his right side doors on 37 Avenue in Queens. The crash involved driver inattention and distraction. The cyclist remained conscious but sustained contusions and bruises to his lower arm and hand.

According to the police report, at 14:39 on 37 Avenue in Queens, a 2012 Chevrolet SUV traveling east struck a bicyclist traveling in the same direction. The point of impact was the right side doors of the SUV and the left front bumper of the bike. The bicyclist, a 45-year-old male with a learner's permit, was injured with contusions and bruises to his elbow, lower arm, and hand but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. The SUV driver was going straight ahead and failed to maintain attention, leading to the collision. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment, but the report does not list this as a contributing factor.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4749457 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-06
Sedan Turns Right, Injures Bicyclist on 94 Street

A sedan making a right turn struck a 29-year-old bicyclist traveling straight on 94 Street in Queens. The cyclist suffered knee and lower leg injuries. The crash involved limited driver visibility and following too closely, according to the police report.

At 9:50 AM on 94 Street near 30 Avenue in Queens, a sedan making a right turn collided with a bicyclist traveling straight ahead, according to the police report. The 29-year-old male bicyclist sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, classified as injury severity level 3. The report cites 'View Obstructed/Limited' and 'Following Too Closely' as contributing factors, highlighting driver errors that led to the crash. The bicyclist was not ejected and was conscious after the collision. No vehicle damage was reported. The driver of the sedan was licensed and operating the vehicle southbound. The police report does not list any contributing factors related to the bicyclist. This incident underscores the dangers posed by limited driver visibility and unsafe vehicle spacing during turning maneuvers.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4747466 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-06