Crash Count for Queens CB8
Crashes: Collisions involving cars, bikes, and pedestrians. 3,948
All Injuries: Any injury from a reported crash. 2,317
Moderate: Broken bones, concussions, and other serious injuries. 492
Serious: Life-altering injuries: amputations, paralysis, severe trauma. 28
Deaths: Lives lost to traffic violence. 11
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Jun 7, 2025
Who’s Injuring and Killing Pedestrians in Queens CB8?
SUVs/Cars 101 9 1 Trucks/Buses 7 0 1 Bikes 1 0 0 Motos/Mopeds 1 0 0

Blood on the Asphalt: Demand Action Before Another Life is Lost

Queens CB8: Jan 1, 2022 - Jun 4, 2025

The Toll on Our Streets

A cyclist, age 20, killed on 164th Street. A 21-year-old passenger, dead on 73rd Avenue. A 73-year-old driver, gone on the Long Island Expressway. Three deaths in the last year. Eight more left with serious injuries. In the same twelve months, 793 people hurt in 1,204 crashes. The numbers do not bleed, but the families do. NYC Open Data

The Pattern That Won’t Break

Cars, SUVs, and trucks do most of the damage. In three years, they killed two, left nine with serious injuries, and caused more than a hundred moderate injuries. Motorcycles, mopeds, and bikes are not blameless, but their toll is a fraction. The street is a machine, and the machine is hungry.

Pedestrians and cyclists are not safe. A bus hit a cyclist on Union Turnpike this May. A sedan crushed a moped rider on Hillside Avenue in March. A distracted driver struck an infant in February. The details change. The outcome does not.

Leadership: Promises and Pauses

Local leaders talk of Vision Zero. They point to new speed limits, intersection redesigns, and more cameras. But the pace is slow. The city has the power to lower speed limits to 20 mph. It has not used it. Cameras catch speeders, but Albany lets the law expire and renew, expire and renew. Each delay is a risk. Each risk is a life.

What Comes Next

This is not fate. Every crash is a choice made possible by policy. Residents can call their council member. They can demand a 20 mph limit. They can push for more cameras, more street redesigns, more urgency. The machine does not stop itself. Someone must pull the brake.

Act now. Call your local leaders. Demand safer speeds, more cameras, and streets built for people, not cars. Do not wait for another name to join the list. Take action now.

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Queens CB8 Queens Community Board 8 sits in Queens, Precinct 107, District 24, AD 25, SD 16.

It contains Kew Gardens Hills, Pomonok-Electchester-Hillcrest, Fresh Meadows-Utopia, Jamaica Estates-Holliswood, Jamaica Hills-Briarwood, Mount Hebron & Cedar Grove Cemeteries, Cunningham Park.

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Traffic Safety Timeline for Queens Community Board 8

SUV Rear-Ended by Sedan on 188 Street

A sedan slammed into the back of an SUV on 188 Street near Grand Central Parkway. One woman suffered abdominal injuries. Police cite following too closely. The crash left pain and questions in its wake.

Two vehicles, a station wagon/SUV and a sedan, collided on 188 Street near Grand Central Parkway in Queens. According to the police report, the sedan struck the center back end of the SUV while both traveled north. One female driver, age 32, sustained abdominal and pelvic injuries and was conscious at the scene. Three other occupants, including a child, reported unspecified injuries. Police list 'Following Too Closely' as a contributing factor. No other driver errors are noted in the report. Both drivers were licensed and wore lap belts and harnesses. The crash underscores the danger when drivers fail to maintain safe distance.


SUV Driver Distracted, E-Scooter Rider Hurt on 75 Ave

An SUV and an e-scooter collided on 75 Ave in Queens. Both drivers were distracted. The e-scooter rider, a 22-year-old woman, suffered injuries to her entire body. The SUV driver was unhurt. Impact was hard. Streets stayed dangerous.

A crash on 75 Ave at Parsons Blvd in Queens involved a station wagon/SUV and an e-scooter. According to the police report, both drivers were going straight when they collided. The e-scooter rider, a 22-year-old woman, was injured across her entire body and reported whiplash. The SUV driver, a 49-year-old man, was not injured. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor for both operators. No other contributing factors were noted. The SUV was struck on the right front quarter panel; the e-scooter was hit on the left side. Streets in this area remain hazardous for vulnerable road users.


Distracted Driver Slams Into Parked Cars in Queens

A sedan struck parked cars on Surrey Place. A five-year-old girl suffered a head injury. Two adults were hurt. Police cite driver distraction. Metal twisted. Children shaken. The street fell silent. The system failed to shield its most vulnerable.

A crash on Surrey Place in Queens left three people injured, including a five-year-old girl with a head injury and two adults with pain complaints. According to the police report, a sedan traveling straight ahead collided with parked vehicles. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The impact sent shockwaves through the car, bruising a child and injuring passengers. No evidence in the report blames the victims or mentions helmet or signal use as a factor. The data points to driver distraction as the key error. The crash underscores the danger faced by passengers, especially children, when drivers lose focus behind the wheel.


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SUV Pileup on Clearview Expressway Injures Three

Three people hurt in a chain-reaction crash on Clearview Expressway. Four SUVs collided. Police cite driver inattention. Metal twisted. Engines stalled. Passengers suffered. The road did not forgive mistakes.

Four SUVs collided on Clearview Expressway in Queens. According to the police report, the crash involved multiple vehicles traveling north, with one stopped in traffic and others going straight. Three people were injured: a 55-year-old woman riding as a front passenger, a 26-year-old male driver, and a 67-year-old male driver. All suffered internal or full-body injuries. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor for every person involved. No other causes are cited. The crash left metal mangled and lives disrupted. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report does not mention helmets or turn signals as factors.


SUV Collision on Long Island Expressway Injures Driver

Two SUVs collided on the Long Island Expressway. Metal crumpled. One driver, a 64-year-old man, suffered neck injuries. Police cited driver inattention. The crash left scars on steel and flesh. The road stayed open. The danger remains.

Two station wagons, both SUVs, crashed while heading east on the Long Island Expressway in Queens. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was a contributing factor. One driver, a 64-year-old man, was injured with neck pain and whiplash. The impact struck the left rear of one vehicle and the right front of the other. The police report lists no other contributing factors from the occupants. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash highlights the risk when drivers lose focus, as noted by the official cause. The injured driver was wearing a lap belt and harness, as recorded in the report.


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Truck Slams SUV on Van Wyck Expressway

A truck struck an SUV from behind on Van Wyck Expressway. Two passengers in the SUV suffered injuries to the face and arm. Police cited driver inattention. Metal, glass, and pain scattered across the northbound lanes.

A northbound tractor-trailer crashed into the back of a Honda SUV on Van Wyck Expressway in Queens. Two SUV passengers were injured: a 28-year-old woman in the front seat suffered facial injuries and whiplash, while a 24-year-old man in the rear seat sustained a fractured arm. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was listed as a contributing factor in the collision. The SUV was hit in the center back end; the truck sustained damage to its front. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. Both injured passengers were wearing lap belts and harnesses. The crash highlights the danger when heavy trucks and passenger vehicles collide at speed.


SUV Changing Lanes Hits Motorcycle on Expressway

A westbound SUV struck a motorcycle on the Long Island Expressway. The crash left the motorcyclist with a leg injury. Both vehicles showed damage. The road ran fast. The impact was sudden. The city’s danger was clear.

A collision occurred on the Long Island Expressway at Main Street in Queens. A westbound SUV changed lanes and struck a motorcycle traveling straight. According to the police report, the crash left the 28-year-old motorcycle driver injured, suffering abrasions and a leg injury. The SUV’s right front quarter panel and the motorcycle’s left side were damaged. The police report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The motorcyclist was wearing a helmet, as noted in the report. No other injuries were specified. The crash highlights the risks faced by vulnerable road users on city expressways.


Motorscooter Driver Injured in Parkway Collision

A motorscooter and sedan collided on Grand Central Parkway at Main Street. The scooter driver, age 35, suffered leg and internal injuries. Both vehicles were turning left. No driver errors were specified. The sedan showed no damage. The crash left one hurt.

A crash on Grand Central Parkway at Main Street involved a motorscooter and a sedan, both traveling south and making left turns. According to the police report, the 35-year-old motorscooter driver was injured, sustaining trauma to the knee, lower leg, foot, and internal injuries. The sedan driver, age 78, was not reported injured. The report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified' for both drivers. The sedan had no visible damage, while the motorscooter was damaged at the left front bumper. The police report notes the motorscooter driver wore a helmet. No driver errors such as failure to yield or distraction were cited in the data.


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Motorcycle and SUV Collide on 164th Street

A motorcycle and SUV crashed on 164th Street near Union Turnpike. Two drivers suffered injuries. Police cited failure to yield and distraction. Metal struck metal. The street bore the marks. Both vehicles stopped. The city moved on.

A motorcycle and an SUV collided on 164th Street at Union Turnpike in Queens. According to the police report, both drivers were injured, suffering whiplash and other trauma. The crash involved a 31-year-old male motorcycle driver and a 39-year-old female SUV driver. Police listed 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. Both vehicles were moving straight ahead before impact. The motorcycle struck the right side doors of the SUV, while the SUV's front end was damaged. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report does not mention any helmet or signal use as a factor. The crash underscores the danger when drivers fail to yield and lose focus.


SUV Strikes Child Emerging From Parked Cars

A Jeep SUV hit a nine-year-old boy on 75th Avenue in Queens. The child, not at an intersection, emerged from behind parked vehicles. He suffered a head injury and abrasions. Shock followed. The SUV’s left front bumper took the impact.

A Jeep SUV traveling west on 75th Avenue in Queens struck a nine-year-old boy who was emerging from behind parked vehicles, not at an intersection. According to the police report, the child suffered a head injury and abrasions and was in shock after the crash. The point of impact was the SUV’s left front bumper. The driver, a licensed 36-year-old woman, was going straight ahead at the time. The police report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors such as failure to yield or distraction are noted in the report. No mention is made of helmet use or signaling as contributing factors.


Distracted Driver Injures Man on Parsons Blvd

A sedan struck at Parsons Blvd and Union Tpke. Driver turned improperly, distracted. One man, 58, hurt. Head injury, semiconscious. Metal and glass. Streets failed to protect. Systemic danger, not chance.

A crash occurred at Parsons Blvd and Union Turnpike in Queens. According to the police report, a sedan driver was distracted and turned improperly. The impact left a 58-year-old man, the driver, injured with a head wound and semiconscious. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Turning Improperly' as contributing factors. The vehicle was making a left turn when it struck another car stopped in traffic. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash highlights the danger posed by driver error and the unforgiving nature of city streets.


Teen Moped Driver Injured in Queens Crash

A 17-year-old on a moped overturned at 188th Street and 69th Avenue. The crash left him with a leg injury. Police cite driver inexperience and unsafe speed. The street bore the mark of impact. The rider was conscious but hurt.

A 17-year-old male moped driver was injured after overturning his vehicle at the intersection of 188th Street and 69th Avenue in Queens. According to the police report, the moped was traveling northeast and making a right turn when it overturned, causing the rider to suffer an abrasion to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists 'Driver Inexperience' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors to the crash. No other vehicles or persons were involved. The rider was not ejected and was conscious at the scene. No safety equipment was reported in use. The crash highlights the dangers faced by young, inexperienced drivers on city streets.


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Sedans Collide on Main Street, Passengers Hurt

Two sedans crashed on Main Street near Queens Boulevard. Three men suffered whiplash. Two women listed as occupants. Both cars took heavy front and rear damage. No cause named. The street turned violent in a moment.

According to the police report, two sedans traveling north on Main Street near Queens Boulevard collided. Three men, including both drivers and a front passenger, were injured with neck and back whiplash. Two female occupants were also involved, but their injuries were unspecified. The report lists no contributing factors or driver errors. Both vehicles sustained significant damage to their front and rear ends. The crash left all involved shaken. No mention of helmet use or turn signals appears in the report. The cause remains unspecified in the official account.


Bus Strikes Cyclist on Union Turnpike

A bus hit a cyclist on Union Turnpike in Queens. The cyclist suffered head injuries and severe lacerations. The crash left the bus damaged at the back. Police listed no clear cause. The street saw blood and steel. The system failed again.

A bus and a cyclist collided on Union Turnpike near 164th Street in Queens. The 42-year-old cyclist was injured, suffering head trauma and severe lacerations. According to the police report, the bus was traveling straight while the cyclist was changing lanes. The bus was struck at the center back end, and the bike was damaged at the front. The report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors were cited in the data. The police report does not mention helmet use or signaling as factors. The crash highlights the danger faced by cyclists sharing space with large vehicles on city streets.


Distracted Driver Hits Teen Pedestrian in Queens

A sedan struck a 14-year-old girl crossing with the signal at 168th Street and Union Turnpike. The driver was distracted. The teen suffered facial injuries. The car’s right front bumper hit her. The street stayed busy. The danger stayed real.

A Ford sedan, driven by a 30-year-old man, struck a 14-year-old girl as she crossed 168th Street at Union Turnpike in Queens. According to the police report, the girl was crossing with the signal at the intersection when the sedan, making a left turn, hit her with its right front bumper. The pedestrian suffered facial contusions and was conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor. No other injuries were specified for the vehicle occupants. The driver was licensed and wearing a lap belt and harness. The crash underscores the risk to pedestrians when drivers fail to pay attention.


SUV Driver Follows Too Closely, Injures Pedestrian

An SUV struck a 62-year-old man at Highland Ave and 169 St. The impact broke his leg. Police cite following too closely and driver distraction. The street stayed open. The driver and passenger were not hurt.

A 62-year-old pedestrian suffered a fractured leg when a Jeep SUV hit him at the intersection of Highland Avenue and 169 Street in Queens. According to the police report, the crash occurred as the SUV traveled east, striking the man with its left front bumper. The report lists 'Following Too Closely' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene but sustained serious injuries to his lower leg and foot. The SUV’s driver and a passenger, both 39-year-old women, were not injured. The police report does not mention any helmet or signal use as a factor. The crash highlights the danger of driver distraction and tailgating for people on foot.


SUV and Sedan Ignore Signal, Crash Injures Two

Two cars slammed together at 168th Street and 81st Avenue. Both drivers disregarded traffic controls. An 18-year-old passenger suffered a head injury. A 31-year-old driver hurt his back. Metal twisted. Sirens followed. The street stayed dangerous.

According to the police report, a sedan and an SUV collided at the intersection of 168th Street and 81st Avenue in Queens. Both vehicles were moving straight ahead when the crash occurred. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the contributing factor for both drivers. An 18-year-old male passenger sustained a head injury and concussion. A 31-year-old male driver suffered a back injury. Other occupants reported unspecified injuries. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The police report notes that neither injured person used safety equipment. The crash highlights the risk when drivers ignore traffic signals and controls.


Chain Reaction Crash Injures Drivers on Parkway

Cars collided on Grand Central Parkway. Metal struck metal. Two drivers hurt, one with head trauma, one with back pain. Police list unsafe backing and tailgating. The road turned chaotic. No pedestrians or cyclists involved. Only drivers and passengers caught in the crush.

A multi-vehicle crash unfolded on Grand Central Parkway, involving sedans, an SUV, and a taxi. According to the police report, two drivers were injured: a 52-year-old man suffered a head injury and whiplash, while a 36-year-old man sustained a back injury. The report lists 'Backing Unsafely,' 'Following Too Closely,' and 'Other Vehicular' factors as contributing causes. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. All injured parties were vehicle occupants. The crash data shows drivers were either going straight, stopping, or backing up when the collision occurred. Helmet use and turn signals were not listed as factors. The police report highlights driver errors as the main source of danger in this chain reaction crash.


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Two Sedans Collide at 167th Street, Injuring Drivers

Two sedans crashed at 167th Street and 73rd Avenue. Both drivers, women aged 74 and 37, suffered injuries. The crash left them in shock. A young passenger escaped harm. Metal twisted. No clear cause listed. Streets stayed dangerous.

Two sedans collided at the intersection of 167th Street and 73rd Avenue in Queens. According to the police report, both drivers—a 74-year-old woman and a 37-year-old woman—were injured and experienced shock. The older driver suffered arm injuries, while the younger sustained back injuries. A 20-year-old male passenger was not injured. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' One vehicle was making a right turn, the other was going straight. Both vehicles sustained bumper damage. No driver errors such as failure to yield or distraction were cited in the report. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the data. The cause remains unclear, but the impact left two drivers hurt.


Sedans Collide Closely On Expressway Back End

Two sedans struck on the Long Island Expressway. One driver suffered back injuries. Six others, including teens, listed with unspecified harm. Police cite passing too closely. Metal twisted. Shock set in. The road did not forgive.

Two sedans crashed on the Long Island Expressway near Oceania Street. According to the police report, the collision involved two vehicles traveling east, with one striking the center back end of the other. Seven people were involved. One driver, a 39-year-old woman, suffered back injuries and shock. Six others, including teenagers and adults, were listed with unspecified injuries. The police report names 'Passing Too Closely' as the contributing factor. No other driver errors are listed. No mention is made of helmet use or turn signals as factors. The crash left metal bent and people hurt. The system failed to protect them.