Crash Count for Queens CB4
Crashes: Collisions involving cars, bikes, and pedestrians. 3,597
All Injuries: Any injury from a reported crash. 1,750
Moderate: Broken bones, concussions, and other serious injuries. 274
Serious: Life-altering injuries: amputations, paralysis, severe trauma. 17
Deaths: Lives lost to traffic violence. 11
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Jun 7, 2025
Who’s Injuring and Killing Pedestrians in Queens CB4?
SUVs/Cars 67 8 2 Bikes 6 0 1 Trucks/Buses 5 0 1 Motos/Mopeds 4 0 1

Queens Streets Run Red. Lower the Limit—Or Count More Dead.

Queens CB4: Jan 1, 2022 - Jun 6, 2025

The Bodies in the Road

In Queens CB4, the numbers do not lie. Eleven dead. Seventeen with injuries so serious they may never walk the same. In just the last twelve months, two more lives ended, five more left with wounds that will not heal. See NYC Open Data.

Children are not spared. Fifty-four injured, one seriously, under eighteen. The old are not spared. Thirteen injuries for those over seventy-five. These are not just numbers. They are families waiting for a voice at the door, a phone that will not ring.

What Hits, Hurts, and Kills

Cars and SUVs are the main weapon. They killed two, left sixty-seven with moderate injuries, eight with wounds called serious. Trucks and buses killed one, left five more broken. Motorcycles and mopeds killed one, hurt four. Bikes killed one, left six with injuries. The street does not care who you are. It only cares that you are in the way.

Leadership: Words and Waiting

The city talks of Vision Zero. The city talks of cameras, of lower speed limits, of new laws. Sammy’s Law passed. The city can set 20 mph limits. But the limit is not yet set. The cameras that catch speeders may go dark if Albany does not act. The city says it wants zero deaths. The city waits.

In Queens CB4, the waiting costs lives. The council can lower the speed limit now. The mayor can push. The state can keep the cameras running. Every day of delay is another day for a child to bleed in the crosswalk.

What You Can Do

Call your council member. Call the mayor. Demand the 20 mph limit. Demand the cameras stay on. Join the groups that fight for the dead and the living. Do not wait for another name on the list. Take action now.

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Queens CB4 Queens Community Board 4 sits in Queens, Precinct 110, District 25, AD 39, SD 13.

It contains Elmhurst, Corona.

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Traffic Safety Timeline for Queens Community Board 4

Sedan Strikes Pedestrian at Queens Crosswalk

A 19-year-old woman was hit crossing a marked crosswalk at 56 Avenue in Queens. The sedan, traveling south, struck her with its right front bumper. She suffered bruises and injuries to her knee and lower leg. The driver failed to yield right-of-way.

According to the police report, a 19-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing a marked crosswalk at the intersection of 56 Avenue in Queens. The sedan, traveling south and going straight ahead, struck her with its right front bumper. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor for the driver. No other contributing factors or safety equipment were noted. The vehicle sustained damage to its center front end. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene and suffered moderate injuries.


Pedestrian Injured Crossing Roosevelt Avenue

A 51-year-old man was injured crossing Roosevelt Avenue in Queens. He suffered a back abrasion after confusion and reacting to an uninvolved vehicle. The sedan involved showed no damage. The pedestrian was conscious and not ejected from any vehicle.

According to the police report, a 51-year-old male pedestrian was injured on Roosevelt Avenue in Queens. The pedestrian was not at an intersection and was involved in 'Other Actions in Roadway.' The report lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' and 'Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle' as contributing factors. The vehicle involved was a 2004 Toyota sedan traveling west with no damage and no occupants. The pedestrian sustained a back abrasion and remained conscious. No driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were noted. The pedestrian was not wearing any safety equipment. The crash resulted in injury severity level 3.


Left Turn Driver Crushes Elderly Pedestrian

A car turned left on Albion Avenue. The driver did not yield. Steel struck a 73-year-old woman crossing with the signal. The front bumper crushed her leg. She stayed conscious. The light kept blinking. The street stayed dangerous.

A 73-year-old woman was crossing Albion Avenue near Queens Boulevard in Queens. She had the signal. A car turned left and struck her with its front bumper, crushing her lower leg. According to the police report, "The driver did not yield." The pedestrian remained conscious after the crash. The report lists "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as the driver’s contributing factor. No other injuries were specified. The data shows the pedestrian was in the intersection, crossing lawfully, when the driver failed to yield.


SUV Makes U-Turn, Hits Pedestrian Crossing

A pedestrian crossing with the signal was struck by an SUV making a U-turn in Queens. The man suffered back injuries and remained conscious. The driver failed to yield right-of-way and disregarded traffic control, causing the collision.

According to the police report, an SUV traveling southeast on Roosevelt Avenue in Queens made a U-turn and struck a male pedestrian crossing 98 Street with the signal. The pedestrian sustained back injuries and was conscious at the scene. The report lists driver errors including Failure to Yield Right-of-Way and Traffic Control Disregarded. The pedestrian was not at fault and was crossing legally. The vehicle involved was a Hyundai SUV with one occupant. The collision caused other vehicle damage but no further details on impact points were provided.


Moped Driver Injured in Queens Crash

A 34-year-old male moped driver suffered a facial abrasion in Queens. The crash involved driver inattention or distraction. The rider wore a helmet and was conscious after the incident. No vehicle damage was reported. The driver was licensed and traveling east.

According to the police report, a 34-year-old male moped driver was injured in a crash on 80-08 45 Avenue in Queens. The rider sustained a facial abrasion but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report lists driver inattention or distraction as a contributing factor. The moped driver was traveling east, going straight ahead, and was wearing a helmet. No damage was recorded on the moped or the other vehicle involved, which was also traveling east and passing. The moped driver was licensed in New York. The report does not specify other contributing factors or details about the second vehicle.


Taxi Strikes Pedestrian Crossing Alstyne Avenue

A taxi made a left turn on Alstyne Avenue and hit a 40-year-old woman crossing in a marked crosswalk. The pedestrian suffered bruises and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The driver failed to yield and was distracted.

According to the police report, a taxi traveling northwest on Alstyne Avenue made a left turn and struck a 40-year-old female pedestrian crossing in a marked crosswalk. The pedestrian was conscious but sustained contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists the driver's failure to yield right-of-way and driver inattention or distraction as contributing factors. The taxi showed no damage despite the impact. The pedestrian was not at fault; the crash resulted from the driver's errors.


Bicyclist Injured in Queens Pickup Truck Crash

A 39-year-old male bicyclist was injured on Corona Avenue in Queens. The cyclist, wearing a helmet, suffered abrasions to his entire body. The crash involved a pickup truck and occurred while both vehicles traveled eastbound. The bicyclist remained conscious.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Corona Avenue in Queens involving a bicyclist and a 2013 Chevrolet pickup truck. The bicyclist, a 39-year-old man, was injured with abrasions over his entire body but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report lists contributing factors including 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead at the time of impact. The pickup truck struck the bicyclist at the center front end, though the truck sustained no damage. The bicyclist was wearing a helmet. The report does not specify any other factors or blame the victim.


Runaway SUV Injures Driver in Queens Crash

A driver suffered a severe leg injury when a runaway SUV struck his vehicle from behind on Corona Avenue in Queens. The impact fractured and dislocated his knee and lower leg. The driver was conscious but injured, with no safety equipment reported.

According to the police report, a driver in Queens was injured when his vehicle was hit from behind by a driverless, runaway SUV. The injured man, age 50, sustained fractures and dislocations to his knee and lower leg. The report lists contributing factors as "Driverless/Runaway Vehicle" and "Driver Inattention/Distraction." The runaway vehicle struck the rear center of the injured driver's SUV, causing significant damage and injury. No safety equipment was noted for the injured driver. The second vehicle was parked before the crash and had no occupants. The collision highlights dangers posed by uncontrolled vehicles and driver distraction.


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SUV Hits Sedan on Hampton Street

A Ford SUV struck a Nissan sedan on Hampton Street in Queens. Two child passengers in the sedan suffered full-body injuries and shock. The SUV driver was distracted. Both vehicles sustained damage to their quarter panels.

According to the police report, a 2013 Ford SUV traveling straight ahead collided with a stopped 2015 Nissan sedan on Hampton Street in Queens. The point of impact was the SUV's right front quarter panel and the sedan's left rear quarter panel. Two child passengers in the sedan, ages 0 and 4, were injured with full-body trauma and shock. Both were restrained in child safety seats. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors for the SUV driver. The sedan driver was stopped in traffic at the time. No ejections occurred. The crash caused significant damage to both vehicles' quarter panels.


SUV Driver Falls Asleep on Long Island Expressway

A 52-year-old male driver lost consciousness and crashed his SUV on the Long Island Expressway. The vehicle struck an object with its right front bumper. The driver was injured across his entire body and was unconscious after the impact.

According to the police report, a 52-year-old male driver was operating a 2016 Honda SUV westbound on the Long Island Expressway when he fell asleep and lost consciousness. The vehicle collided with an object using its right front bumper. The driver, who was the sole occupant, sustained injuries to his entire body and was found unconscious. The report lists 'Fell Asleep' and 'Lost Consciousness' as contributing factors. The driver was wearing a lap belt and was not ejected from the vehicle. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved.


Pedestrian Killed by Two Cars on Parkway

A man crossed Grand Central Parkway before dawn. Two cars struck him. Metal crushed his body. He died alone in the cold. The drivers kept going straight. The street swallowed another life.

A 49-year-old man was killed while crossing Grand Central Parkway at 3:18 a.m. According to the police report, 'A 49-year-old man stepped into darkness. Two cars struck him, metal folding at the front. His body was crushed beneath them. He died there, alone, under the cold sky.' The vehicles involved were a sedan and an SUV, both traveling east and striking the pedestrian with their front ends. The police report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The pedestrian was not at an intersection and was crossing without a signal or crosswalk. No helmet or signal use is mentioned as a factor. The crash left the pedestrian dead at the scene.


Sedan Strikes 19-Year-Old Pedestrian Queens

A 19-year-old woman was injured crossing Ankener Avenue in Queens. The sedan driver, distracted and with limited view, hit her at the intersection. The pedestrian suffered hip and upper leg abrasions. The driver showed no damage to the vehicle.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling west on Ankener Avenue struck a 19-year-old female pedestrian crossing at the intersection near 82 Street in Queens. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her hip and upper leg, including abrasions, and remained conscious. The report lists driver errors as 'View Obstructed/Limited' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' The point of impact was the vehicle's right front bumper. The vehicle sustained no damage. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal or crosswalk indication. No contributing factors related to the pedestrian's actions or safety equipment were noted.


Sedan Rear-Ends FDNY Ambulance in Queens

A sedan struck the rear of an FDNY ambulance on 79 Street in Queens. The ambulance showed no damage. The sedan’s driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Both vehicles traveled west. The crash caused injury but no ejection.

According to the police report, a sedan rear-ended an FDNY ambulance traveling west on 79 Street in Queens. The ambulance sustained no damage, while the sedan's right rear bumper was damaged. The sedan driver, a 36-year-old man, was injured with neck pain and whiplash but remained conscious and was wearing a lap belt. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify driver errors such as failure to yield or distraction. The ambulance driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The crash caused injury to the sedan driver, with no ejections reported.


SUV Rear-Ends Sedan on 108 Street

A Toyota SUV stopped in traffic. A Honda sedan behind it crashed into its center back end. The sedan’s male driver, 40, was injured and unconscious. Both drivers were licensed. The crash left the sedan damaged at the front and the SUV at the rear.

According to the police report, a Toyota SUV was stopped in traffic on 108 Street when a Honda sedan traveling south struck it in the center back end. The sedan’s male driver, age 40, suffered injuries and was found unconscious. Both drivers were licensed and operating their vehicles legally. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors. The sedan sustained front-end damage, and the SUV was damaged at the rear. The injured driver was not ejected and was not using any safety equipment. The crash involved two vehicles traveling in the same direction, with the sedan failing to stop in time to avoid the collision.


SUV Hits Sedan Turning Left in Queens

A 27-year-old male sedan driver suffered back bruises in a Queens crash. The SUV struck the sedan’s left side as it made a left turn. The sedan driver was conscious and wearing a lap belt. Driver inattention and failure to yield caused the collision.

According to the police report, a 27-year-old male sedan driver was injured when a 2020 SUV traveling west struck the sedan’s left side doors while the sedan was making a left turn northbound on 103 Street near Radcliff Avenue in Queens. The sedan driver suffered a back contusion and remained conscious, secured by a lap belt and harness. The report lists driver errors including driver inattention and failure to yield right-of-way as contributing factors. The SUV driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The impact damaged the left side doors of the SUV and the center front end of the sedan. No ejections occurred.


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SUV Rear-Ends Sedan on Grand Central Pkwy

A Jeep SUV struck a Ford sedan from behind on Grand Central Parkway. Two men in the sedan suffered whiplash and upper arm injuries. Both were conscious and restrained. The SUV hit the sedan’s left rear bumper with its right front quarter panel.

According to the police report, a 2020 Jeep SUV traveling west on Grand Central Parkway collided with the rear left bumper of a 2001 Ford sedan also traveling west. The sedan carried two male occupants, ages 65 and 53, both injured with whiplash and upper arm injuries. Both were conscious and wearing lap belts and harnesses. The SUV’s right front bumper struck the sedan’s left rear bumper, causing damage to both vehicles. The report lists the contributing factors as unspecified. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The driver errors leading to the crash were not detailed in the report.


Unlicensed Driver Hits Parked SUVs in Queens

An unlicensed driver, impaired by alcohol, struck two parked SUVs on National Street in Queens. A six-year-old passenger suffered injuries and shock. The crash left both parked vehicles damaged on their left sides. The driver was inexperienced and unlicensed.

According to the police report, a 2003 SUV driven by an unlicensed male driver traveling north on National Street collided with two parked SUVs. The impact damaged the left side doors of a 2008 Mazda SUV and the front end of a 2018 Dodge SUV. A six-year-old female passenger in the moving vehicle was injured and experienced shock. The report lists alcohol involvement and driver inexperience as contributing factors. The driver was unlicensed. The injured passenger was secured with a lap belt and harness. No pedestrians were involved. The crash highlights the dangers posed by impaired and unlicensed drivers operating vehicles in Queens.


SUV Driver Falls Asleep, Hits Parked Cars

A 25-year-old woman driving an SUV fell asleep on Queens Boulevard. She crashed head-on into two parked SUVs. The driver suffered chest injuries and shock. Police cited driver inattention and fatigue as causes. No one else was hurt.

According to the police report, a 25-year-old female driver fell asleep while driving eastbound on Queens Boulevard in Queens. Her SUV collided with two parked SUVs, impacting the center front end of her vehicle and the right front quarter panels of the parked cars. The driver was injured, sustaining chest pain and shock, and was wearing a lap belt and harness. The report lists 'Fell Asleep' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. No other occupants or pedestrians were involved or injured. The crash caused damage primarily to the front of the moving vehicle and the right front quarter panels of the parked vehicles.


SUV Rear-Ends Station Wagon on Expressway

A 38-year-old woman driver suffered neck injuries in a rear-end collision on the Long Island Expressway. She was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The SUV struck the center back end of the station wagon. No ejection occurred.

According to the police report, a 38-year-old female driver was injured when an SUV traveling westbound rear-ended her station wagon on the Long Island Expressway. The point of impact was the center back end of the station wagon. The driver was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness, sustaining neck injuries described as whiplash. The report lists no contributing factors or driver errors for either vehicle. The SUV driver was licensed in New York and was traveling straight ahead at the time of the crash. No ejection occurred, and the injury severity was moderate. The crash highlights the dangers of rear-end collisions on high-speed roadways.


7-Year-Old Pedestrian Injured by SUV in Queens

A 7-year-old girl was struck by an eastbound SUV on 51 Avenue in Queens. The child suffered abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The driver showed signs of inattention. No vehicle damage was reported.

According to the police report, a 7-year-old female pedestrian was injured at an intersection on 51 Avenue in Queens. The child sustained abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The vehicle involved was a 2013 Nissan SUV traveling east, driven by a licensed male driver. The point of impact was the center front end of the vehicle. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor to the crash. No damage was reported to the vehicle. The pedestrian's actions were unknown, and no other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted.