Crash Count for Queens CB9
Crashes: Collisions involving cars, bikes, and pedestrians. 3,467
All Injuries: Any injury from a reported crash. 1,928
Moderate: Broken bones, concussions, and other serious injuries. 253
Serious: Life-altering injuries: amputations, paralysis, severe trauma. 19
Deaths: Lives lost to traffic violence. 11
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Aug 5, 2025

Who’s Injuring and Killing Pedestrians in Queens CB9?

Queens Bleeds While Leaders Stall: End Street Deaths Now

Queens Bleeds While Leaders Stall: End Street Deaths Now

Queens CB9: Jan 1, 2022 - Aug 4, 2025

The Toll on Our Streets

Three dead. Over 400 injured. That’s just this year in Queens CB9. These are not just numbers—they are bodies on the pavement, families left with empty chairs. In the last twelve months, five people suffered injuries so grave they may never walk the same. Eleven have died since 2022. The dead do not get second chances.

Last month, a sedan struck a pedestrian on 131st Street. In June, another walker was hit at 101st Avenue and 116th Street. The pattern does not break. It only repeats. Cars and trucks did most of the damage—five killed, hundreds hurt. Trucks turned, sedans sped, and people bled. The street does not care if you are young or old. It takes all the same.

Leadership: Votes and Silence

Some leaders act. Assembly Member Jenifer Rajkumar called the carnage what it is: “traffic violence,” and demanded the city take control of speed limits and cameras. State Senator Joe Addabbo voted yes to extend school speed zones—a move that protects children at the curb. These are steps, not solutions. The blood still runs.

But not all stand with the vulnerable. Council Member Joann Ariola voted against expanding speed cameras. She called them a burden, even as her own car racked up 27 school zone speeding tickets. The cameras work. The votes say who matters.

What Comes Next

This is not fate. It is policy. Every crash is a choice made upstream. Lower the speed limit. Expand cameras. Take the keys from repeat offenders. Call your council member. Call the mayor. Call until the killing stops.

“I wish they would never have given him that car. I wish they would never think about giving him that car—because if they didn’t give him that car, my daughter would still be here right now,” said Keisha Francis, after her 14-year-old was killed by an unlicensed teen driver. The grief is bottomless. The fix is not.

Demand action. Do not wait for another name on the list.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does Queens CB9 sit politically?
It belongs to borough Queens, city council district District 29, assembly district AD 38 and state senate district SD 15.
Which areas are in Queens CB9?
It includes the Kew Gardens, Richmond Hill, South Richmond Hill, Ozone Park (North), and Woodhaven neighborhoods. It also overlaps parts of Council Districts District 29 and District 32, Assembly Districts AD 24, AD 28, and AD 38, and State Senate Districts SD 14 and SD 15.
What types of vehicles caused injuries and deaths to pedestrians in Queens CB9?
Cars and Trucks: 7 deaths, 324 injuries. Motorcycles and Mopeds: 0 deaths, 6 injuries. Bikes: 0 deaths, 6 injuries. Cars and trucks are responsible for the vast majority of deaths and injuries. NYC Open Data
Are these crashes just 'accidents'?
No. The data shows patterns—speed, turning trucks, repeat offenders. These are preventable with better policy and enforcement.
What can local politicians do to stop traffic violence?
They can lower speed limits, expand speed cameras, and support laws that target repeat dangerous drivers. They can also redesign streets to protect people walking and biking.
What is CrashCount?
We’re a tool for helping hold local politicians and other actors accountable for their failure to protect you when you’re walking or cycling in NYC. We update our site constantly to provide you with up to date information on what’s happening in your neighborhood.

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Jenifer Rajkumar
Assembly Member Jenifer Rajkumar
District 38
District Office:
83-91 Woodhaven Blvd., Woodhaven, NY 11421
Legislative Office:
Room 637, 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 CB9 Queens Community Board 9 sits in Queens, Precinct 102, District 29, AD 38, SD 15.

It contains Kew Gardens, Richmond Hill, South Richmond Hill, Ozone Park (North), Woodhaven.

See also
Boroughs
City Council Districts
State_assembly_districts
State Senate Districts

Traffic Safety Timeline for Queens Community Board 9

Weprin Opposes Congestion Pricing Citing Outer Borough Harms

Council members fight congestion pricing for 5,200 drivers. Most New Yorkers ride transit. Opponents claim harm to businesses and residents. Advocates say the plan funds transit, cuts traffic, and spares the vulnerable. The city’s future hangs in the balance.

The congestion pricing debate centers on a policy to toll drivers entering Manhattan’s core. The bill faces opposition from Council Members David Weprin, Joann Ariola, and Ari Kagan, who argue it will hurt small businesses and outer-borough residents. On May 22, 2023, Ari Kagan said, 'Congestion Pricing will hurt countless New Yorkers, small businesses, residents of so-called outer-boroughs & will create huge lines of parked cars right outside of Manhattan.' Yet, the MTA’s assessment shows only 5,200 city drivers commute by car from areas far from fast transit—just 1.2% of that population. Advocates like Felicia Park-Rogers counter, 'this policy has the potential to be utterly transformational for our city.' The plan includes exemptions for disabled and low-income drivers. Most New Yorkers stand to gain safer, better-funded transit and less congestion.


Weprin Supports Congestion Pricing Backed by Transit Data

Council Member Joann Ariola joined the fight over congestion pricing. The debate centers on just 5,200 drivers. Most New Yorkers use transit. Opponents claim harm to businesses and residents. Data shows broad benefit. The city stands at a crossroads.

On May 22, 2023, Council Member Joann Ariola (District 32) was mentioned in a public debate over New York City's congestion pricing policy. The matter, titled 'Straw Men: The Fight Over Congestion Pricing Comes Down to Just 5,200 NYC Drivers,' highlights that only 1.2% of residents far from fast transit drive into the congestion zone. Ariola, along with other council members, voiced concerns about impacts on small businesses and residents. The debate draws on MTA data showing most New Yorkers rely on public transit, not cars. Exemptions and discounts for disabled and low-income drivers are included in the policy. Advocates argue congestion pricing will reduce traffic, fund transit, and transform city streets for vulnerable road users. The council's discussion reflects a sharp divide between data and political narrative.


Sedan Hits Vehicle’s Right Rear on Hillside Avenue

A sedan making a left turn struck the right rear quarter panel of another vehicle going straight. The driver, a 43-year-old woman, suffered head injuries and whiplash. Police cited driver inattention as the cause. No ejections occurred.

According to the police report, a 43-year-old female driver was injured when her sedan, making a left turn on Hillside Avenue, collided with the right rear quarter panel of another vehicle traveling westbound. The driver sustained head injuries and whiplash but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The collision caused damage to the right rear quarter panel of the sedan and the center front end of the other vehicle. No other occupants were involved, and the driver held a valid New York license. The report does not specify any contributing factors related to the victim or safety equipment.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4632094 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-12
2
SUVs Collide on Atlantic Avenue, Two Hurt

Two SUVs crashed on Atlantic Avenue in Queens. Both drivers ignored traffic controls. A man and a woman were injured. Metal twisted. Shock and pain followed. The street bore the impact.

According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles collided on Atlantic Avenue in Queens. Both drivers disregarded traffic controls, leading to the crash. A 40-year-old male driver suffered injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. A 34-year-old female passenger was hurt in her elbow, lower arm, and hand. Both experienced shock and pain. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the contributing factor for both drivers. The crash left one SUV with center front end damage and the other with damage to the left rear quarter panel. No one was ejected.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4630604 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-12
2
Unlicensed Drivers Crash Sedans on Atlantic Avenue

Two sedans slammed together on Atlantic Avenue. Both unlicensed drivers hurt. Unsafe speed and tailgating led to bruises and whiplash. Metal twisted. No pedestrians or cyclists caught in the wreck.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on Atlantic Avenue in Queens. Both drivers, a 30-year-old man and a 30-year-old woman, were injured. The man suffered neck whiplash, and the woman had bruises over her body. Both were conscious and wore lap belts. The report lists unsafe speed and following too closely as driver errors. Both drivers were unlicensed at the time of the crash. The impact struck the front and rear bumpers, damaging both vehicles. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4629948 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-12
SUV Side-Ended by Pickup on 117 Street

A pickup truck struck the right side of an SUV on 117 Street in Queens. The SUV driver, a 30-year-old woman, suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Both vehicles showed front and side damage. Driver inexperience contributed to the crash.

According to the police report, a 2008 Ford pickup truck traveling west collided with the right side doors of a 2019 Nissan SUV traveling north on 117 Street in Queens. The SUV driver, a 30-year-old female occupant, was injured with neck pain and whiplash but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists driver inexperience as a contributing factor to the crash. The pickup truck sustained center front end damage, while the SUV was damaged on the right side doors. No ejections or other injuries were reported. The pickup truck driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of impact.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4630194 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-12
Sedan Backing Strikes Pedestrian in Queens

A 58-year-old woman was hit by a sedan backing up on 101 Avenue in Queens. She suffered knee and lower leg injuries and was left in shock. The driver’s unsafe backing caused the crash, striking the pedestrian outside an intersection.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling west on 101 Avenue in Queens was backing up when it struck a 58-year-old female pedestrian. The pedestrian was injured in the knee, lower leg, and foot, and experienced shock and complaints of pain or nausea. The report lists 'Backing Unsafely' as the contributing factor to the crash. The driver failed to safely back the vehicle, resulting in the collision. The pedestrian was not at an intersection and was engaged in other actions in the roadway at the time. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted in the report.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4629581 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-12
S 775
Addabbo votes yes to expand ignition interlock monitoring, boosting road safety.

Senate backs S 775. The bill defines the ignition interlock monitor’s job. It forces offenders to install devices and obey court orders. Lawmakers act to keep repeat drunk drivers off the street.

Senate bill S 775, titled "Relates to the responsibilities of an ignition interlock monitor," passed committee votes on February 1, March 21, and May 16, 2023. The bill describes the monitor’s role and mandates compliance for those ordered to install ignition interlock devices. Primary sponsor Jeremy Cooney (District 56) led, joined by Nathalia Fernandez, Monica Martinez, and Shelley Mayer. The measure saw broad support, with senators voting yes across multiple sessions. The law aims to keep drivers with violations from endangering others by enforcing strict compliance with court-ordered ignition interlocks.


E-Bike Rider Ejected in Atlantic Avenue Crash

An 18-year-old e-bike rider was ejected and suffered a head injury in a collision with a sedan making a right turn on Atlantic Avenue. The rider was incoherent and diagnosed with a concussion. The sedan’s right front quarter panel was damaged.

According to the police report, an 18-year-old male e-bike driver was injured and ejected during a crash on Atlantic Avenue. The e-bike was traveling westbound, going straight ahead, when it collided with a sedan making a right turn eastbound. The sedan sustained damage to its right front quarter panel. The e-bike rider suffered a head injury and was incoherent at the scene, with a concussion reported. The report lists driver inattention or distraction as a contributing factor. No helmet or signaling issues were noted. The sedan driver was licensed and operating the vehicle at the time.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4623567 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-12
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal

A 31-year-old woman was hit by a sedan making a left turn on 101 Avenue. She was crossing with the signal. The driver failed to yield right-of-way. The pedestrian suffered knee and lower leg bruises but remained conscious.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling east on 101 Avenue made a left turn and struck a 31-year-old female pedestrian crossing with the signal at the intersection. The pedestrian sustained contusions and bruises to her knee, lower leg, and foot, with an injury severity rated at 3. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor for the crash, attributed to the driver. The vehicle showed no damage, and the driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4624181 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-12
Bicyclist Ejected in Queens Sedan Crash

A 59-year-old female bicyclist was ejected and injured in a collision with a sedan on 77 Street near 97 Avenue in Queens. The crash involved traffic control disregard. The bicyclist suffered facial contusions and remained conscious at the scene.

According to the police report, a 59-year-old female bicyclist was injured and ejected during a collision with a 2014 Dodge sedan traveling south on 77 Street in Queens. The bicyclist was traveling west and struck the sedan's right front bumper with her bike's center front end. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor, indicating a failure to obey traffic signals or signs. Additionally, 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' was noted, but the primary driver error was the disregard of traffic control. The bicyclist wore a helmet and suffered facial contusions but remained conscious. The sedan driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of impact.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4622249 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-12
E-Bike Strikes Parked Sedan on Atlantic Avenue

An e-bike rider crashed into the left side of a parked sedan in Queens. The 30-year-old bicyclist suffered neck injuries and whiplash. The driver of the sedan was licensed. The crash involved disregarding traffic control signals.

According to the police report, a 30-year-old male bicyclist riding an e-bike collided with the left side doors of a parked sedan on Atlantic Avenue in Queens. The bicyclist sustained neck injuries and complained of whiplash but was conscious and wearing a helmet. The sedan was occupied by a licensed female driver and was stationary at the time of impact. The report lists "Traffic Control Disregarded" as a contributing factor, indicating a failure to obey traffic signals or signs. No other driver errors or victim actions were specified. The bicyclist was not ejected and had unspecified additional contributing factors.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4621370 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-12
84-Year-Old Driver Injured in Queens Sedan Crash

An 84-year-old woman driving a sedan in Queens suffered a head contusion and lost consciousness. The crash occurred on Atlantic Avenue at 8:10 a.m. The driver was restrained by a lap belt and remained conscious after the injury.

According to the police report, an 84-year-old female driver was injured in a crash on Atlantic Avenue in Queens. The driver, traveling east in a 2007 sedan, struck an unspecified object or vehicle with the center front end of her car, damaging the right front bumper. The report notes the driver lost consciousness and sustained a head contusion but was conscious at the time of reporting. The driver was wearing a lap belt and was not ejected from the vehicle. No other contributing factors or driver errors were listed in the report. The crash resulted in injury severity level 3 for the driver.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4620288 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-12
Cyclist Injured in Queens Rear-End Collision

A 45-year-old male cyclist was hit from behind on Rockaway Boulevard in Queens. He suffered a head injury and minor bleeding. The cyclist was incoherent but not ejected. No driver errors were reported in the police data.

According to the police report, a 45-year-old male cyclist riding north on Rockaway Boulevard in Queens was struck from behind by an unspecified vehicle. The cyclist sustained a head injury and minor bleeding and was incoherent at the scene. The report lists no contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The cyclist was not wearing any safety equipment and was not ejected from the bike. The collision point was the center back end of the cyclist's bike and the center front end of the other vehicle. No other injuries or occupants were reported.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4621475 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-12
E-Scooter Rider Thrown, Head Hits Pavement

A man on an e-scooter fell hard on 101st Avenue. His head struck the street. Blood pooled. He lay semiconscious as morning traffic rolled past. No car hit him. Confusion ruled the quiet road. The city kept moving.

A 45-year-old man riding an e-scooter on 101st Avenue near 93rd Street in Queens was thrown from his vehicle. According to the police report, 'A 45-year-old man thrown from his e-scooter. No helmet. Head struck pavement. Blood pooled on the asphalt. Semiconscious.' The report lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as the contributing factor. No other vehicles were involved. The rider suffered a head injury and severe bleeding. Helmet use was noted as absent, but only after confusion was cited as the primary cause. The street stayed quiet. The man remained on the ground, injured.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4620090 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-12
S 4647
Addabbo votes yes on highway worker safety bill, overall safety unchanged.

Senate passes S 4647. Bill hikes penalties for endangering highway workers. It funds more enforcement. It pushes work zone safety awareness. Lawmakers move to protect workers from reckless drivers.

Senate bill S 4647, titled "Increases penalties for endangerment of a highway worker, promotes work zone safety awareness, and establishes a fund for additional work zone safety enforcement," advanced through committee on April 15, 2024. Sponsored by Timothy M. Kennedy, with Joseph P. Addabbo Jr., Pamela Helming, Mario Mattera, Robert Rolison, and James Skoufis as co-sponsors, the bill passed multiple Senate votes. The measure targets drivers who endanger highway workers, boosts safety awareness, and funds enforcement. The bill aims to curb driver recklessness in work zones, where danger is high and impact is deadly.


S 775
Addabbo votes yes to expand ignition interlock monitoring, boosting road safety.

Senate backs S 775. The bill defines the ignition interlock monitor’s job. It forces offenders to install devices and obey court orders. Lawmakers act to keep repeat drunk drivers off the street.

Senate bill S 775, titled "Relates to the responsibilities of an ignition interlock monitor," passed committee votes on February 1, March 21, and May 16, 2023. The bill describes the monitor’s role and mandates compliance for those ordered to install ignition interlock devices. Primary sponsor Jeremy Cooney (District 56) led, joined by Nathalia Fernandez, Monica Martinez, and Shelley Mayer. The measure saw broad support, with senators voting yes across multiple sessions. The law aims to keep drivers with violations from endangering others by enforcing strict compliance with court-ordered ignition interlocks.


SUV Hits 6-Year-Old Bicyclist in Queens

A 6-year-old girl on a bike was struck by an SUV traveling south on 114 Street. The collision caused abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The driver failed to yield right-of-way. The child wore a helmet and remained conscious.

According to the police report, a 6-year-old female bicyclist was injured when a southbound SUV collided with her bike on 114 Street in Queens. The child suffered abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report lists "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as the contributing factor by the SUV driver. The bicyclist was wearing a helmet at the time of the crash. The SUV struck the bike at the center front end, impacting the vehicle's left front bumper. The crash highlights the dangers posed by drivers failing to yield to vulnerable road users.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4613461 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-12
11-Year-Old Pedestrian Injured on Jamaica Avenue

An 11-year-old girl was struck by an SUV on Jamaica Avenue. She was crossing against the signal when the vehicle hit her with its left front bumper. She suffered abrasions and injuries to her knee and lower leg. The driver was licensed and traveling east.

According to the police report, an 11-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing Jamaica Avenue against the signal. The vehicle involved was a Ford SUV traveling east, driven by a licensed male driver. The SUV struck the pedestrian with its left front bumper, causing abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists no driver errors or contributing factors beyond the pedestrian crossing against the signal. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene and suffered moderate injuries. No helmet or safety equipment was noted, and no additional contributing factors were specified.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4611694 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-12
Bicyclist Hit on Right Side by Sedan in Queens

A sedan struck a bicyclist on Jamaica Avenue in Queens. The cyclist suffered a head injury and minor bleeding but was not ejected. The driver disregarded traffic control. The bicyclist wore a helmet and was in shock at the scene.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on Jamaica Avenue collided with a bicyclist traveling west. The point of impact was the right side doors of the bike and the center front end of the sedan. The bicyclist, a 30-year-old male, sustained a head injury with minor bleeding and was wearing a helmet. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor, indicating driver error. The bicyclist was not ejected but was in shock. The sedan driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. No damage was reported to either vehicle. The crash highlights the danger posed by drivers disregarding traffic controls.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4611449 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-12