Crash Count for Queens CB3
Crashes: Collisions involving cars, bikes, and pedestrians. 4,345
All Injuries: Any injury from a reported crash. 2,368
Moderate: Broken bones, concussions, and other serious injuries. 511
Serious: Life-altering injuries: amputations, paralysis, severe trauma. 25
Deaths: Lives lost to traffic violence. 13
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Aug 5, 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

Unlicensed E-Bike Driver Injured in Queens Crash

An unlicensed e-bike driver struck a sedan turning right on 72 Street in Queens. The e-bike hit the sedan’s right front quarter panel. The rider suffered a head abrasion but was conscious and not ejected. The driver failed to yield right-of-way.

According to the police report, a 30-year-old male e-bike driver collided with a Ford sedan making a right turn on 72 Street in Queens. The e-bike, traveling west, struck the sedan’s right front quarter panel. The e-bike driver, who was unlicensed, sustained a head abrasion and remained conscious. The report lists "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" twice as contributing factors. The e-bike driver was not wearing any safety equipment. The sedan driver was licensed and traveling west while making the turn. The collision caused damage to the center front end of the e-bike and the right front quarter panel of the sedan.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4554035 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-12
Unlicensed Bicyclist Injured in Queens Collision

A 38-year-old male bicyclist was injured in Queens after colliding with a stopped sedan. The cyclist, traveling east without a helmet, suffered a fractured elbow and dislocation. The sedan was stopped in traffic. No vehicle damage was reported.

According to the police report, a 38-year-old male bicyclist traveling east on 77 Street in Queens collided with a sedan stopped in traffic. The bicyclist was injured with a fractured elbow and dislocation but was not ejected and remained conscious. The sedan was occupied by two licensed male drivers and sustained no damage. The bicyclist was unlicensed and not wearing safety equipment. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify driver errors explicitly. The point of impact was the right rear quarter panel of the sedan. The bicyclist’s injuries were serious, including a distorted fracture and dislocation to the lower arm and hand.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4554039 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-12
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SUV and Sedan Slam on Junction Boulevard

Two cars crashed on Junction Boulevard. Five people hurt. Back, shoulder, head injuries. Drivers ignored traffic control. Pain and shock followed. Metal twisted. Sirens wailed.

According to the police report, a sedan and an SUV collided on Junction Boulevard in Queens. Five occupants, including the SUV driver and four passengers aged 13 to 41, suffered injuries to the back, shoulder, and head. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The SUV was struck at the center back end, damaging its right rear bumper, while the sedan sustained front-end damage. All occupants wore lap belts and were not ejected. Victims experienced shock, pain, and internal injuries. The crash underscores failures in obeying traffic signals and maintaining driver attention.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4552929 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-12
E-Scooter Driver Injured in Queens SUV Crash

A 28-year-old woman on an e-scooter was injured in Queens. The SUV driver disregarded traffic control and failed to yield right-of-way. The e-scooter driver suffered a head contusion but was conscious and not ejected. No vehicle damage reported.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on 79 Street near 31 Avenue in Queens involving an e-scooter and an SUV. The e-scooter driver, a 28-year-old woman, sustained a head injury described as a contusion and remained conscious. The report lists driver errors including "Traffic Control Disregarded" and "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as contributing factors. The e-scooter driver was not wearing any safety equipment. Neither vehicle showed damage or point of impact. The SUV was traveling north, and the e-scooter was traveling east, both going straight ahead before the crash.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4552196 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-12
Pedestrian Injured Near Northern Boulevard Queens

A 31-year-old man was struck while getting on or off a vehicle away from an intersection. He suffered bruises and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The crash happened late at night on Northern Boulevard in Queens.

According to the police report, a 31-year-old male pedestrian was injured while getting on or off a vehicle away from an intersection on Northern Boulevard in Queens. He sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene. The vehicle involved was a Lexus car or SUV traveling southeast. The report lists no contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. No helmet or safety equipment was noted. The crash occurred at 10:37 p.m. The report does not specify the exact cause or point of impact.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4561670 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-12
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Queens Sedan Crash Injures Three Passengers

Two sedans collided on Astoria Boulevard in Queens. Three passengers, including two young girls, suffered head injuries. All were restrained by lap belts. Police cited driver inattention as the cause. The injured were treated for shock and bruises.

According to the police report, two sedans traveling north on Astoria Boulevard collided front to back. The crash injured three passengers in one vehicle: a 6-year-old girl, a 3-year-old girl, and a 32-year-old woman. All suffered head injuries and were restrained by lap belts. The report lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as the contributing factor. Both drivers were licensed men. The collision caused center front and center back damage to the vehicles. The injured passengers experienced shock and complaints of pain or nausea. No ejections occurred. The report does not indicate any other contributing factors or victim errors.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4557461 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-12
SUVs Collide in Queens, Passenger Injured

Two SUVs slammed together on 27 Avenue. Metal struck metal. A woman in the front seat took the blow. She suffered pelvic and abdominal wounds. Police blame failure to yield. The street stayed dangerous.

According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles crashed on 27 Avenue in Queens. The eastbound SUV was hit on its left side doors by a southbound SUV’s right front bumper. A 27-year-old woman riding in the front passenger seat of the eastbound vehicle was injured, suffering trauma to her abdomen and pelvis, along with whiplash. She was conscious and not ejected. Both drivers were licensed men, one from New Mexico and one from New York. The police report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the cause. No other contributing factors or victim errors were reported.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4550560 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-12
SUV Strikes Bicyclist on 31 Drive Queens

A 32-year-old male bicyclist was injured in Queens when a 2008 SUV hit him on 31 Drive. The cyclist wore a helmet and suffered whole-body injuries. The SUV driver was licensed; the cyclist was unlicensed. Both traveled straight ahead.

According to the police report, a 32-year-old male bicyclist was injured after a collision with a 2008 Honda SUV on 31 Drive in Queens. The bicyclist, who was wearing a helmet, sustained injuries to his entire body and was not ejected from his bike. The SUV driver was licensed and traveling northwest, while the bicyclist was traveling north. Both parties were moving straight ahead at the time of impact. The SUV struck the bicyclist on the right side doors with its center front end, damaging the vehicle's left front bumper. The bicyclist's contributing factors are listed as unspecified. No explicit driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were noted in the report.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4547782 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-12
Sedan Hits Parked SUVs, Driver Injured

A sedan traveling east struck multiple parked SUVs on 90 Street in Queens. The sedan’s driver lost consciousness and suffered a head injury. The impact damaged the sedan’s right front bumper and the SUVs’ rear ends. The driver was treated for a concussion.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling east on 90 Street collided with several parked SUVs. The sedan’s driver, a 38-year-old man, lost consciousness during the crash and sustained a head injury, including a concussion. The report lists "Lost Consciousness" as a contributing factor. The sedan’s right front bumper was damaged, and the parked SUVs sustained damage to their rear ends. No other injuries or contributing driver errors were noted. The driver was not ejected and remained conscious after the crash. The report does not indicate any helmet use or signaling issues.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4547459 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-12
Sedan Ignores Signal, Driver Injured in Queens

A sedan ran a traffic control on 98 Street. The crash tore metal. The driver, a 38-year-old man, suffered leg injuries and a concussion. Impact slammed the front of both cars. System failed to protect.

According to the police report, a sedan collided with another vehicle at 98 Street and 32 Avenue in Queens. The 38-year-old male driver of the sedan was injured, suffering knee, lower leg, foot injuries, and a concussion. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor, showing the driver failed to obey signals or signs. The sedan struck the left front quarter panel, while the other car was hit at the center front end. No other contributing factors or victim errors were reported. The driver used a lap belt and harness and was not ejected.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4546588 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-12
Unlicensed E-Bike Rider Injured in Queens SUV Crash

A 46-year-old woman on an e-bike was hit by a 2019 SUV making a left turn on 79 Street in Queens. The rider suffered knee and lower leg bruises. The SUV driver was licensed. The e-bike rider was unlicensed and not wearing safety gear.

According to the police report, a 46-year-old female e-bike rider traveling east on 79 Street in Queens was struck by a 2019 Land Rover SUV making a left turn northwest. The point of impact was the center front end of the e-bike and the left front bumper of the SUV. The e-bike rider sustained contusions and bruises to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report notes the e-bike rider was unlicensed and not wearing any safety equipment. No specific driver errors were listed in the contributing factors, which were marked as unspecified. The SUV driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally. The collision caused moderate injury to the bicyclist, who was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4546126 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-12
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Distracted SUV Driver Hits Two Pedestrians in Queens

A Jeep sped east on 37th Avenue. The driver looked away. Two men walked against traffic. The SUV struck them. Both were ejected. Blood pooled. One man’s head split open. Both lay unconscious. The street turned silent. The driver was distracted.

Two pedestrians were struck by a Jeep SUV traveling east on 37th Avenue near 106th Street in Queens. According to the police report, the driver was inattentive and distracted. The SUV hit two men walking against traffic, ejecting both from the roadway. One suffered severe head trauma and bleeding, the other sustained internal injuries. Both were found unconscious at the scene. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor. Neither pedestrian was blamed in the report. The data notes that neither injured pedestrian used safety equipment, but this is mentioned only after the driver’s error. The crash left both men broken on the blacktop, victims of a moment’s distraction behind the wheel.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4543297 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-12
Sedan Rear-Ended on Grand Central Parkway

Two sedans collided on Grand Central Parkway. A 37-year-old male driver suffered head injuries and incoherence. The crash involved alcohol. One vehicle merged, striking the other’s left rear bumper. Both drivers were male; one was licensed in New York.

According to the police report, two sedans traveling east on Grand Central Parkway collided. The Ford sedan was merging when it struck the left rear bumper of the Nissan sedan going straight ahead. The 37-year-old male driver of the Nissan was injured, suffering head trauma and incoherence. The report lists alcohol involvement as a contributing factor. The Ford driver’s license status is unknown. The point of impact and vehicle damage confirm the merging vehicle struck the rear of the other sedan. No other contributing factors or victim errors are noted. The injured driver was restrained with a lap belt and harness and was not ejected.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4543549 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-12
E-Bike Passenger Injured in Eastbound Sedan Crash

An e-bike carrying two eastbound collided with a sedan also traveling east on 102 Street. The e-bike passenger, a 48-year-old woman, was ejected and suffered abrasions and lower leg injuries. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage.

According to the police report, an e-bike and a sedan collided while both were traveling east on 102 Street. The e-bike carried two occupants; the front passenger, a 48-year-old woman, was ejected during the crash and sustained abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The sedan had one occupant, the driver, who was licensed in New York. The point of impact was the left front quarter panel of the e-bike and the right front bumper of the sedan. No specific contributing factors or driver errors were listed in the report. The e-bike passenger was not wearing any safety equipment. The report does not assign fault or blame to the injured passenger.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4541570 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-12
Unlicensed Driver Hits Pedestrian on 74 Street

A 62-year-old woman was struck while emerging from behind a parked car on 74 Street in Queens. The sedan, driven by an unlicensed female driver making a left turn, hit the pedestrian with its front center. She suffered a fractured elbow and dislocation.

According to the police report, a 62-year-old female pedestrian was injured on 74 Street in Queens after being struck by a 2021 Ford sedan. The driver, an unlicensed female, was making a left turn when the collision occurred. The pedestrian was emerging from in front of or behind a parked vehicle when the sedan hit her at the center front end. The pedestrian sustained a fractured and dislocated lower arm and elbow. The report lists driver errors including Driver Inattention/Distraction and Failure to Yield Right-of-Way. The pedestrian was conscious and injured but not ejected. No helmet or signaling factors were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4541568 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-12
E-Bike Rider Injured in Queens Collision

A 24-year-old e-bike rider was injured in a crash with a pick-up truck on 96 Street near 32 Avenue in Queens. Both vehicles traveled west. The e-bike driver suffered a concussion and arm injuries. Driver distraction caused the collision.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on 96 Street near 32 Avenue in Queens involving a pick-up truck and an e-bike, both traveling west. The e-bike driver, a 24-year-old man, sustained injuries including a concussion and damage to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors for both parties. The pick-up truck struck the e-bike with its right front bumper. The e-bike rider was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. No other safety equipment or contributing factors were noted. The crash highlights the dangers posed by driver distraction in vehicle and e-bike interactions.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4539763 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-12
Sedan Backs Into E-Scooter Rider Queens

A sedan backing unsafely struck a 21-year-old e-scooter rider in Queens. The rider was ejected and suffered a head injury with a concussion. The driver showed inattention and distraction. The scooter's front end was damaged; the sedan showed no damage.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling west in Queens was backing unsafely and struck an e-scooter rider traveling south. The 21-year-old male rider was ejected and sustained a head injury resulting in a concussion. The report lists the driver's errors as "Backing Unsafely" and "Driver Inattention/Distraction." The sedan showed no damage, while the e-scooter had damage to its center front end. The rider was conscious after the crash. No safety equipment or helmet use was noted in the report. The incident occurred near 35-40 92 Street in Queens, zip code 11372.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4537867 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-12
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Queens SUV Crash Injures Three Passengers

A 2016 SUV struck another vehicle on Junction Boulevard in Queens. Three passengers suffered neck and head injuries. All wore seat belts. The driver was licensed. Impact hit the left front bumper. Injuries ranged from whiplash to head trauma.

According to the police report, a 2016 Toyota SUV traveling east on Junction Boulevard in Queens collided with another SUV. The point of impact was the left front bumper of the Toyota. Three passengers inside the Toyota were injured: a 43-year-old man with head injuries and semiconscious status, a 42-year-old woman with neck injuries and whiplash, and a 9-year-old girl with neck injuries and whiplash. All were restrained with lap belts and harnesses and were not ejected. The driver was licensed and was going straight ahead before the crash. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors beyond unspecified causes.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4536914 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-12
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Two Sedans Collide on Queens 82 Street

Two sedans crashed on Queens’ 82 Street. The lead car slowed; the trailing car struck it from behind. Both drivers suffered neck injuries and shock. Driver distraction and following too closely caused the crash. Both occupants wore seat belts.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on 82 Street in Queens. The first vehicle was slowing or stopping when the second vehicle, traveling behind it, struck its center back end with its center front end. The driver of the trailing car was inattentive and following too closely, contributing to the crash. Both drivers were injured, suffering neck pain and shock. The front passenger in the lead vehicle was also injured with neck pain and shock. Both drivers and the passenger were restrained with lap belts and harnesses. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Following Too Closely' as contributing factors. No other factors or victim errors were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4536195 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-12
Sedan and Motorbike Collide on 31 Avenue

A sedan and motorbike crashed while both made right turns on 31 Avenue in Queens. The motorbike driver, 23, suffered knee and lower leg fractures. Police cited improper lane usage and driver distraction as causes. Both vehicles hit on right front panels.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on 31 Avenue in Queens involving a sedan and a motorbike, both making right turns. The motorbike driver, a 23-year-old male occupant, sustained serious injuries including fractures and dislocations to his knee and lower leg. The report lists driver errors including 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' and 'Turning Improperly' as contributing factors. Additionally, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was noted. The impact occurred at the right front quarter panels of both vehicles. The motorbike driver was conscious and not ejected. No safety equipment details were provided. The sedan driver was licensed in New York. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4536902 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-12