Crash Count for Queens CB6
Crashes: Collisions involving cars, bikes, and pedestrians. 3,214
All Injuries: Any injury from a reported crash. 1,540
Moderate: Broken bones, concussions, and other serious injuries. 323
Serious: Life-altering injuries: amputations, paralysis, severe trauma. 11
Deaths: Lives lost to traffic violence. 6
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Sep 14, 2025
Carnage in CB 406
Killed 6
Crush Injuries 3
Lower leg/foot 2
Shoulder/upper arm 1
Severe Bleeding 4
Head 2
Face 1
Lower arm/hand 1
Severe Lacerations 3
Lower leg/foot 2
Face 1
Concussion 10
Head 6
+1
Lower leg/foot 2
Lower arm/hand 1
Whiplash 64
Neck 27
+22
Head 14
+9
Back 12
+7
Whole body 10
+5
Shoulder/upper arm 4
Chest 2
Lower leg/foot 2
Face 1
Contusion/Bruise 66
Lower leg/foot 20
+15
Head 15
+10
Lower arm/hand 8
+3
Hip/upper leg 6
+1
Back 4
Shoulder/upper arm 4
Abdomen/pelvis 3
Face 3
Neck 3
Chest 1
Whole body 1
Abrasion 45
Lower leg/foot 18
+13
Lower arm/hand 7
+2
Face 6
+1
Head 5
Shoulder/upper arm 4
Neck 2
Whole body 2
Abdomen/pelvis 1
Chest 1
Pain/Nausea 15
Lower leg/foot 4
Neck 3
Hip/upper leg 2
Shoulder/upper arm 2
Whole body 2
Eye 1
Head 1
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Sep 14, 2025

Who’s Injuring and Killing Pedestrians in Queens CB6?

Preventable Speeding in CB 406 School Zones

(since 2022)

Caught Speeding Recently in CB 406

Vehicles – Caught Speeding in NYC (12 months)
  1. 2023 Blue BMW Coupe (LSS9339) – 58 times • 1 in last 90d here
  2. 2024 Gray Me/Be Suburban (LPP4515) – 44 times • 1 in last 90d here
  3. 2023 White Me/Be Sedan (LJY3842) – 42 times • 3 in last 90d here
  4. 2024 Black Me/Be Sedan (LRD8483) – 36 times • 1 in last 90d here
  5. 2023 Red Honda Sedn (LKL4602) – 35 times • 1 in last 90d here
Queens CB6: Speed, steel, and a steady toll

Queens CB6: Speed, steel, and a steady toll

Queens CB6: Jan 1, 2022 - Aug 24, 2025

Another driver. Same ending.

  • Since 2022, Queens CB6 logged 2,559 crashes, 1,213 injuries, and 5 deaths. Pedestrians took 261 injuries and 2 deaths; cyclists 94 injuries and 1 death. Heavy vehicles hurt too: trucks and buses caused 15 pedestrian injuries, with 2 serious injuries. The harm clusters on Queens Boulevard and the Long Island Expressway. The numbers are drawn from the city’s own dataset spanning 2022–2025.
  • A 23-year-old cyclist was killed at Queens Boulevard and 63rd Drive during the evening rush on March 19, 2025. The crash record lists “traffic control disregarded” and “driver inattention” among the factors. The entry is blunt: “Apparent Death.” City data (CrashID 4799953).

“Two motorists were badly hurt and still have not fully recovered,” the Queens DA said in another Queens case where a driver went the wrong way and smashed cars on the Clearview. “You want to fight?” the driver told a victim. He later said he entered the highway wrong-way “because I wanted to hurt people.” These words hang over every ramp and merge. amNY.

Rush hours, then the dark

  • Injury spikes run at 8 a.m., noon to 4 p.m., and again 6–8 p.m. Night is cruel too: deaths logged at midnight, 3–4 a.m., and 5 p.m. The late-night pattern is there in the hourly counts from the city feed covering CB6.
  • On the Long Island Expressway at 4:37 a.m. on May 27, 2023, a 22-year-old motorcyclist died in a collision involving a tractor-trailer. The record notes ejection and “Crush Injuries.” CrashID 4632739.

Two corridors. One verdict.

  • The top hotspots in CB6 include the Long Island Expressway and Queens Boulevard. Together they account for hundreds hurt and multiple deaths, according to the rollup of top locations in the city data for this board.
  • March 24, 2025, Woodhaven Boulevard at 60th Drive: a multi-vehicle crash with a motorcycle demolished. One person was killed. The city log lists “Apparent Death.” CrashID 4803498.

What the records say

  • Contributing factors tied to the worst outcomes in CB6 include “other/unknown,” vulnerable road user error, improper passing, inattention, disregarded signals, and failure to yield. The dataset shows 2 pedestrian deaths and 436 injuries tied to “other,” 44 injuries tied to vulnerable road user error, and smaller but sharp counts for signal disregard and failure to yield. Source: NYC crash database for this area 2022–2025.
  • Vehicles striking pedestrians in CB6 were most often sedans and SUVs. Trucks and buses still left four people seriously hurt or worse. Source: the same dataset’s pedestrian-cause rollup for CB6.

Three corners. Simple fixes.

  • Queens Boulevard at 63rd Drive. Daylighting and hardened lefts. Protect the bike lane at the conflict points.
  • Woodhaven Boulevard at 60th Drive. Slow turns with concrete, not paint. Give pedestrians a head start.
  • Long Island Expressway service roads. Close slip lanes where feasible. Mark crossings and add refuge islands where people already run it.

These are standard tools. The need is recorded in the logs above. The places are named.

Officials know what works — do they?

  • Albany renewed the city’s school‑zone speed cameras through 2030. Local lawmakers in this area voted yes. That keeps the cameras on. The next step is slower speeds everywhere. Source: the timeline of votes in this file and our Take Action page.
  • The Legislature is weighing devices that keep repeat speeders from breaking the limit. Senators in Queens backed the Senate bill S 4045 in committee. An Assembly bill mirrors the idea and includes Assemblymember Andrew Hevesi as a co-sponsor A 7979. These bills target the drivers who keep getting tickets and keep hurting people.

Use the tools we have

  • Lower the default speed. Keep cameras on. Mandate speed limiters for repeat offenders. These steps are on the table. Lawmakers linked to CB6 have already voted yes in committee on speed limiters. The crash map in this district shows why. See the bills here: S 4045, A 7979. Then press City Hall to use the authority it has. Start here: Take action.

Citations

Citations

Other Representatives

Andrew Hevesi
Assembly Member Andrew Hevesi
District 28
District Office:
70-50 Austin St. Suite 114, Forest Hills, NY 11375
Legislative Office:
Room 626, Legislative Office Building, Albany, NY 12248
Lynn Schulman
Council Member Lynn Schulman
District 29
District Office:
71-19 80th Street, Suite 8-303, Glendale, NY 11385
718-544-8800
Legislative Office:
250 Broadway, Suite 1840, New York, NY 10007
212-788-6981
Twitter: @Lynn4NYC
Joe Addabbo
State Senator Joe Addabbo
District 15
District Office:
66-85 73rd Place, Middle Village, NY 11379
Legislative Office:
Room 811, Legislative Office Building, Albany, NY 12247
Other Geographies

Queens CB6 Queens Community Board 6 sits in Queens, Precinct 112, District 29, AD 28, SD 15.

It contains Rego Park, Forest Hills.

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Traffic Safety Timeline for Queens Community Board 6

25
SUV Strikes Motorized Scooter on 63rd Drive

Jun 25 - SUV hit a motorized scooter on 63rd Drive. Two riders, a woman and a child, suffered leg and arm injuries. Police cite driver inattention and improper lane use. Streets remain dangerous for the vulnerable.

A station wagon SUV collided with a motorized scooter at 63rd Drive and Booth Street in Queens. A 35-year-old woman driving the scooter and a 7-year-old boy riding with her were injured, suffering leg and arm wounds. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' contributed to the crash. Both the SUV and scooter were going straight ahead before impact. The report also lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a factor for those involved. The crash underscores the risks faced by vulnerable road users on city streets.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4823524 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18
23
Police Chase Ends With Cyclist Killed

Jun 23 - A pickup fleeing police struck Amanda Servedio on her bike. The crash hurled her thirty feet. She died at the scene. The driver, Bekim Fiseku, ran. Police chased him through residential streets. Eight months later, they made an arrest.

According to NY Daily News (2025-06-23), Amanda Servedio, 37, was killed when a Dodge Ram pickup, fleeing NYPD officers, struck her at 37th St. and 34th Ave. in Queens. The driver, Bekim Fiseku, was wanted for burglary and had tape over his license plate. Police chased him nearly a mile through residential streets. A witness said, "She went airborne. She flew like 30 feet. It was a lot of force." The article highlights concerns about NYPD's pursuit tactics, quoting the victim's father: "It was probably not the place to be doing a high-speed chase, in the residential neighborhood." Fiseku faces murder and manslaughter charges. The case raises questions about the risks of police chases in dense city neighborhoods.


22
Sedan Strikes Moped on Woodhaven Boulevard

Jun 22 - A sedan hit a stopped moped on Woodhaven Boulevard. One man suffered a bruised leg. Police cite driver inattention and unsafe lane change. The crash left scars on metal and flesh.

A sedan collided with a moped at Woodhaven Boulevard and Eliot Avenue in Queens. According to the police report, the sedan struck the moped’s left rear bumper while the moped was stopped in traffic. One man, age 33, was injured with a contusion to his lower leg. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as contributing factors. The sedan’s front end and the moped’s rear bumper were damaged. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report does not mention helmet use or signaling as factors.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4822472 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18
20
SUV Strikes Elderly Pedestrian on Burns Street

Jun 20 - A 77-year-old man suffered a head injury when an SUV hit him on Burns Street. The driver turned left. The pedestrian emerged from behind a parked car. Police list causes as unspecified.

A 77-year-old pedestrian was struck and injured by a station wagon/SUV while emerging from behind a parked vehicle on Burns Street in Queens. According to the police report, the SUV was making a left turn when its left front bumper hit the pedestrian, causing a head contusion. The driver was licensed and uninjured. Police list contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors or specific violations are noted in the report. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the data.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4822463 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18
19
Driver Inexperience Injures Motorized Rider on Woodhaven Blvd

Jun 19 - A sedan struck a motorized vehicle on Woodhaven Boulevard near the Long Island Expressway. The impact left a 45-year-old driver with a fractured leg. Police cite driver inexperience. The street bore the weight of metal and error.

A crash occurred on Woodhaven Boulevard at the Long Island Expressway in Queens. According to the police report, a sedan collided with a standing motorized vehicle. The 45-year-old driver of the motorized vehicle suffered a fractured leg and other lower limb injuries. The report lists 'Driver Inexperience' as a contributing factor. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The sedan’s front end struck the other vehicle, causing the injury. The police report does not mention any helmet or signal use as a factor. The data highlights driver inexperience as the key error leading to this crash.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4821810 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18
17
S 8344 Hevesi votes yes to extend school speed zones, improving child pedestrian safety.

Jun 17 - Senate passes S 8344. School speed zone rules in New York City get extended. Lawmakers make technical fixes. The bill keeps pressure on drivers near schools. Streets stay a little safer for kids.

Bill S 8344, titled 'Extends provisions and makes technical corrections to school speed zones in NYC; repealer,' moved through the Senate and Assembly in June 2025. Sponsored by Senator Andrew Gounardes, the bill passed Senate votes on June 12 and June 13, and cleared the Assembly on June 17. The measure extends and corrects school speed zone laws in New York City, repealing outdated provisions. Gounardes led the push, with strong support from most Senate Democrats and a split Assembly. The bill's technical fixes aim to keep protections in place for children and other vulnerable road users near schools. No safety analyst note was provided.


16
S 7678 Hevesi votes yes to expand school speed cameras, boosting pedestrian safety.

Jun 16 - 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.


16
S 7785 Hevesi votes yes to weaken bus rules, increasing pedestrian and cyclist risk.

Jun 16 - 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.


13
S 8344 Addabbo votes yes to extend school speed zones, improving child pedestrian safety.

Jun 13 - Senate passes S 8344. School speed zone rules in New York City get extended. Lawmakers make technical fixes. The bill keeps pressure on drivers near schools. Streets stay a little safer for kids.

Bill S 8344, titled 'Extends provisions and makes technical corrections to school speed zones in NYC; repealer,' moved through the Senate and Assembly in June 2025. Sponsored by Senator Andrew Gounardes, the bill passed Senate votes on June 12 and June 13, and cleared the Assembly on June 17. The measure extends and corrects school speed zone laws in New York City, repealing outdated provisions. Gounardes led the push, with strong support from most Senate Democrats and a split Assembly. The bill's technical fixes aim to keep protections in place for children and other vulnerable road users near schools. No safety analyst note was provided.


13
S 8344 Comrie votes yes to extend school speed zones, improving child pedestrian safety.

Jun 13 - Senate passes S 8344. School speed zone rules in New York City get extended. Lawmakers make technical fixes. The bill keeps pressure on drivers near schools. Streets stay a little safer for kids.

Bill S 8344, titled 'Extends provisions and makes technical corrections to school speed zones in NYC; repealer,' moved through the Senate and Assembly in June 2025. Sponsored by Senator Andrew Gounardes, the bill passed Senate votes on June 12 and June 13, and cleared the Assembly on June 17. The measure extends and corrects school speed zone laws in New York City, repealing outdated provisions. Gounardes led the push, with strong support from most Senate Democrats and a split Assembly. The bill's technical fixes aim to keep protections in place for children and other vulnerable road users near schools. No safety analyst note was provided.


13
S 5677 Hevesi votes yes on school speed cameras, boosting safety for children.

Jun 13 - Lawmakers back speed cameras near Schenectady schools. The bill passed both chambers. Cameras catch drivers who endanger kids. The program ends in 2030. Streets near schools may get safer. The vote was not unanimous.

Senate Bill S 5677, titled 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of Schenectady,' moved through the Senate and Assembly in June 2025. The Senate passed it on June 12, with primary sponsor James Tedisco (District 44) and co-sponsor Patricia Fahy (District 46) leading the push. The Assembly approved it on June 13. The bill sets up automated speed enforcement near schools and sunsets December 31, 2030. The measure aims to catch speeding drivers near children. Some lawmakers voted no, but most supported the move. No formal safety analyst note was provided, but the bill targets a known danger zone for vulnerable road users.


13
S 6815 Hevesi votes yes to exempt some employees from bus lane rules.

Jun 13 - Senate and Assembly clear S 6815. MTA workers get a pass for driving in bus lanes while on duty. Law shields agency vehicles from tickets. Streets grow more crowded. Vulnerable users face more risk.

Bill S 6815, titled 'Relates to bus lane restrictions in New York city,' passed the Senate on June 12, 2025, and the Assembly on June 13, 2025. The bill states, 'it shall be a defense to any prosecution for a violation of a bus lane restriction ... when an employee of the metropolitan transportation authority is performing authorized duties.' Sponsored by Senator Leroy Comrie and co-sponsored by Nathalia Fernandez, the measure exempts MTA employees from bus lane tickets while working. No safety analysis was provided. The bill opens bus lanes to more agency vehicles, crowding space meant for buses, cyclists, and pedestrians.


13
Two Killed In Separate NYC Crashes

Jun 13 - A Chevy Tahoe struck a 74-year-old man crossing Northern Blvd. Hours later, a BMW hit a moped rider turning in Brooklyn. Both victims died. Both drivers stayed. No charges. The Tahoe had a record of violations. The city streets stayed deadly.

NY Daily News (June 13, 2025) reports two fatal crashes in New York City within 24 hours. Eric Wexler, 74, was hit by a 2017 Chevy Tahoe while crossing Northern Blvd. in Queens. Police said the Tahoe had 'six speeding and one red light violation,' though it was unclear who drove during those incidents. The driver stayed at the scene; no charges were filed. Less than a day later, Rino El-Saieh, 42, was killed when a 17-year-old BMW driver struck his moped during a left turn in Brooklyn. The BMW then crashed into parked cars. The teen also remained at the scene and faced no immediate charges. Both crashes highlight persistent dangers for pedestrians and riders, and raise questions about enforcement and vehicle histories.


12
S 4045 Addabbo votes yes in committee, boosting street safety by curbing repeat speeders.

Jun 12 - 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.


12
S 5677 Addabbo votes yes on school speed cameras, boosting safety for children.

Jun 12 - Lawmakers back speed cameras near Schenectady schools. The bill passed both chambers. Cameras catch drivers who endanger kids. The program ends in 2030. Streets near schools may get safer. The vote was not unanimous.

Senate Bill S 5677, titled 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of Schenectady,' moved through the Senate and Assembly in June 2025. The Senate passed it on June 12, with primary sponsor James Tedisco (District 44) and co-sponsor Patricia Fahy (District 46) leading the push. The Assembly approved it on June 13. The bill sets up automated speed enforcement near schools and sunsets December 31, 2030. The measure aims to catch speeding drivers near children. Some lawmakers voted no, but most supported the move. No formal safety analyst note was provided, but the bill targets a known danger zone for vulnerable road users.


12
S 5677 Addabbo votes yes on school speed cameras, boosting safety for children.

Jun 12 - Lawmakers back speed cameras near Schenectady schools. The bill passed both chambers. Cameras catch drivers who endanger kids. The program ends in 2030. Streets near schools may get safer. The vote was not unanimous.

Senate Bill S 5677, titled 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of Schenectady,' moved through the Senate and Assembly in June 2025. The Senate passed it on June 12, with primary sponsor James Tedisco (District 44) and co-sponsor Patricia Fahy (District 46) leading the push. The Assembly approved it on June 13. The bill sets up automated speed enforcement near schools and sunsets December 31, 2030. The measure aims to catch speeding drivers near children. Some lawmakers voted no, but most supported the move. No formal safety analyst note was provided, but the bill targets a known danger zone for vulnerable road users.


12
S 6815 Addabbo votes yes to exempt some employees from bus lane rules.

Jun 12 - Senate and Assembly clear S 6815. MTA workers get a pass for driving in bus lanes while on duty. Law shields agency vehicles from tickets. Streets grow more crowded. Vulnerable users face more risk.

Bill S 6815, titled 'Relates to bus lane restrictions in New York city,' passed the Senate on June 12, 2025, and the Assembly on June 13, 2025. The bill states, 'it shall be a defense to any prosecution for a violation of a bus lane restriction ... when an employee of the metropolitan transportation authority is performing authorized duties.' Sponsored by Senator Leroy Comrie and co-sponsored by Nathalia Fernandez, the measure exempts MTA employees from bus lane tickets while working. No safety analysis was provided. The bill opens bus lanes to more agency vehicles, crowding space meant for buses, cyclists, and pedestrians.


12
S 8344 Addabbo votes yes to extend school speed zones, improving child pedestrian safety.

Jun 12 - Senate passes S 8344. School speed zone rules in New York City get extended. Lawmakers make technical fixes. The bill keeps pressure on drivers near schools. Streets stay a little safer for kids.

Bill S 8344, titled 'Extends provisions and makes technical corrections to school speed zones in NYC; repealer,' moved through the Senate and Assembly in June 2025. Sponsored by Senator Andrew Gounardes, the bill passed Senate votes on June 12 and June 13, and cleared the Assembly on June 17. The measure extends and corrects school speed zone laws in New York City, repealing outdated provisions. Gounardes led the push, with strong support from most Senate Democrats and a split Assembly. The bill's technical fixes aim to keep protections in place for children and other vulnerable road users near schools. No safety analyst note was provided.


12
S 6815 Comrie sponsors bill narrowly exempting some employees from NYC bus lane rules.

Jun 12 - Senate and Assembly clear S 6815. MTA workers get a pass for driving in bus lanes while on duty. Law shields agency vehicles from tickets. Streets grow more crowded. Vulnerable users face more risk.

Bill S 6815, titled 'Relates to bus lane restrictions in New York city,' passed the Senate on June 12, 2025, and the Assembly on June 13, 2025. The bill states, 'it shall be a defense to any prosecution for a violation of a bus lane restriction ... when an employee of the metropolitan transportation authority is performing authorized duties.' Sponsored by Senator Leroy Comrie and co-sponsored by Nathalia Fernandez, the measure exempts MTA employees from bus lane tickets while working. No safety analysis was provided. The bill opens bus lanes to more agency vehicles, crowding space meant for buses, cyclists, and pedestrians.


12
S 4045 Comrie votes yes in committee, boosting street safety by curbing repeat speeders.

Jun 12 - 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.