Crash Count for Queens CB9
Crashes: Collisions involving cars, bikes, and pedestrians. 3,472
All Injuries: Any injury from a reported crash. 1,929
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 6, 2025

Who’s Injuring and Killing Pedestrians in Queens CB9?

Queens Streets Bleed—Policy Is the Weapon

Queens Streets Bleed—Policy Is the Weapon

Queens CB9: Jan 1, 2022 - Aug 13, 2025

The Toll in Flesh and Blood

Three years. Eleven dead. Nineteen left with wounds that will never heal. In Queens CB9, the numbers do not lie. Since 2022, cars and trucks have hit and killed 11 people. Nineteen more were left with serious injuries. The pain is not spread evenly. Pedestrians and cyclists take the brunt. The old, the young, the ones just trying to cross the street.

Just this June, a 66-year-old man was killed at the corner of 116th Street and 101st Avenue. In March, two men—one 67, one 31—were struck and killed on Atlantic Avenue. The street does not care about age. It does not care about time of day. It only takes.

The Human Cost

A brother stands at the curb, staring at the spot where his sibling died. “He was always happy. He would make you happy. He would make happy any person in the world,” said Avelardo Venancio. The grief is raw. The loss is permanent.

A witness, still shaken, remembers the moment. “Must have been going at least 60+ miles an hour just right through the stop sign and within seconds I heard the crash and screams and just dropped everything and ran over there, it was instant,” said George Giakoumis.

Speed is the weapon. The street is the scene. The victims are always the same.

Leadership: Progress and Delay

Some leaders have moved. State Senator Joe Addabbo voted yes to extend school speed zones and to curb repeat speeders with mandatory speed-limiting devices. Assembly Member Jenifer Rajkumar called out the crisis as “traffic violence” and demanded stronger city control over speed limits and cameras. But others drag their feet or vote no. Each delay is another risk, another life in the balance.

What Next? No More Waiting

This is not fate. This is policy. Every day without action is a day someone else may die. Call your council member. Call your senator. Demand a 20 mph speed limit. Demand real enforcement against repeat speeders. Join Transportation Alternatives or Families for Safe Streets. Do not wait for another name on the list.

Act now. The street will not wait.

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: 9 deaths, 325 injuries. Motorcycles and Mopeds: 0 deaths, 6 injuries. Bikes: 0 deaths, 6 injuries. Cars and trucks are the main killers.
Are these crashes just accidents?
No. Most crashes can be prevented with lower speeds, better street design, and real enforcement. They are not random—they are the result of choices and policies.
What can local politicians do to stop traffic violence?
They can lower speed limits, expand speed cameras, redesign streets, and pass laws to stop repeat dangerous drivers. They can act now, or answer for more deaths.
How many people have been killed or seriously injured in Queens CB9 since 2022?
Since 2022, 11 people have been killed and 19 seriously injured in traffic crashes in Queens CB9. NYC Open Data
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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Other Representatives

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

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 2025-08-13
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 2025-08-13
Two Sedans Collide on Queens Avenue

Two sedans crashed on Atlantic Avenue in Queens. One vehicle hit the other’s right side doors with its left front bumper. An 81-year-old female passenger suffered knee and lower leg injuries. Alcohol was involved in the crash. Both drivers were licensed.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on Atlantic Avenue near Lefferts Boulevard in Queens. The Ford sedan traveling south struck the right side doors of the Chrysler sedan traveling west. The crash injured an 81-year-old female passenger in the Chrysler, who suffered knee and lower leg injuries and was wearing a lap belt and harness. The report lists alcohol involvement as a contributing factor for the occupant’s injury. Both drivers were licensed and traveling straight ahead before impact. The point of impact was the left front bumper of the Ford and the right side doors of the Chrysler. The report does not list any failure to yield or other driver errors beyond alcohol involvement.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4610731 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-13
S 4647
Addabbo co-sponsors bill raising penalties for highway worker endangerment.

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 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.


Moped Crashes Into SUV in Queens Intersection

A moped making a left turn struck the right side of an SUV going straight. The moped driver, a 21-year-old man, suffered a fractured knee and lower leg injuries. The SUV driver was licensed; the moped driver was unlicensed.

According to the police report, a moped traveling north attempted a left turn and collided with a westbound SUV at the intersection near 86-09 101 Avenue in Queens. The moped struck the right side doors of the SUV, which had the point of impact at its center front end. The moped driver, a 21-year-old male occupant, was injured with fractures and dislocations to his knee and lower leg. The report lists "Turning Improperly" as a contributing factor. The moped driver was unlicensed, while the SUV driver was licensed and traveling straight. The moped driver was wearing a helmet. No ejection occurred. The crash highlights the dangers of improper turning maneuvers and unlicensed operation.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4605685 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-13
A 602
Addabbo votes yes in committee, boosting funding for safer street designs.

Assembly and Senate passed A 602. The bill sets state funding rules for federally assisted and municipal complete street projects. Lawmakers moved fast. Streets shaped by budgets, not safety.

Bill A 602, titled 'Relates to the percentage responsibility of the state for federally assisted projects,' passed committee votes in the Assembly on January 24, 2023, and in the Senate on February 13, 2023. Sponsored by Patricia Fahy, the bill addresses how much the state pays for federally assisted projects and for municipal projects with complete street designs. The measure saw broad support, with near-unanimous yes votes in both chambers. The bill's focus is on funding, not on direct safety improvements for pedestrians, cyclists, or other vulnerable road users. No safety analyst note was provided.


A 602
Addabbo votes yes in committee, boosting funding for safer street designs.

Assembly and Senate passed A 602. The bill sets state funding rules for federally assisted and municipal complete street projects. Lawmakers moved fast. Streets shaped by budgets, not safety.

Bill A 602, titled 'Relates to the percentage responsibility of the state for federally assisted projects,' passed committee votes in the Assembly on January 24, 2023, and in the Senate on February 13, 2023. Sponsored by Patricia Fahy, the bill addresses how much the state pays for federally assisted projects and for municipal projects with complete street designs. The measure saw broad support, with near-unanimous yes votes in both chambers. The bill's focus is on funding, not on direct safety improvements for pedestrians, cyclists, or other vulnerable road users. No safety analyst note was provided.


A 602
Rajkumar votes yes in committee, boosting funding for safer street designs.

Assembly and Senate passed A 602. The bill sets state funding rules for federally assisted and municipal complete street projects. Lawmakers moved fast. Streets shaped by budgets, not safety.

Bill A 602, titled 'Relates to the percentage responsibility of the state for federally assisted projects,' passed committee votes in the Assembly on January 24, 2023, and in the Senate on February 13, 2023. Sponsored by Patricia Fahy, the bill addresses how much the state pays for federally assisted projects and for municipal projects with complete street designs. The measure saw broad support, with near-unanimous yes votes in both chambers. The bill's focus is on funding, not on direct safety improvements for pedestrians, cyclists, or other vulnerable road users. No safety analyst note was provided.


A 602
Weprin votes yes in committee, boosting funding for safer street designs.

Assembly and Senate passed A 602. The bill sets state funding rules for federally assisted and municipal complete street projects. Lawmakers moved fast. Streets shaped by budgets, not safety.

Bill A 602, titled 'Relates to the percentage responsibility of the state for federally assisted projects,' passed committee votes in the Assembly on January 24, 2023, and in the Senate on February 13, 2023. Sponsored by Patricia Fahy, the bill addresses how much the state pays for federally assisted projects and for municipal projects with complete street designs. The measure saw broad support, with near-unanimous yes votes in both chambers. The bill's focus is on funding, not on direct safety improvements for pedestrians, cyclists, or other vulnerable road users. No safety analyst note was provided.


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Sedan and Bus Collide on Woodhaven Boulevard

A sedan and a bus collided on Woodhaven Boulevard in Queens. The sedan’s driver and a passenger suffered back and neck injuries. The crash involved improper lane usage. Both vehicles sustained front-side damage. The injured were restrained and not ejected.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on Woodhaven Boulevard collided with a bus also heading south. The point of impact was the sedan’s right front bumper and the bus’s left front quarter panel. The sedan’s 53-year-old male driver and 45-year-old female passenger were injured, suffering back and neck injuries respectively. Both occupants wore lap belts and were not ejected. The report lists 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as a contributing factor, indicating driver error related to lane control. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4604201 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-13
SUV Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal

A 48-year-old man was hit by an SUV making a left turn on 101 Avenue in Queens. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal. He suffered a fractured and dislocated elbow and lower arm. The driver failed to yield right-of-way.

According to the police report, an SUV traveling north on 101 Avenue made a left turn and struck a 48-year-old male pedestrian crossing at the intersection with the signal. The pedestrian sustained a fractured, distorted, and dislocated injury to his elbow and lower arm. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor to the crash. The vehicle showed no damage, and the pedestrian was conscious after the impact. No other contributing factors or safety equipment were noted. The driver’s failure to yield caused the collision, resulting in serious injury to the pedestrian.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4603641 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-13
Unsafe Speed and Failure to Yield Injure Passenger

Two SUVs crashed on Jamaica Avenue. One driver turned left, another went straight. A front passenger took a blow to the head. Unsafe speed and failure to yield fueled the impact.

According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles collided on Jamaica Avenue near 96 Street. One SUV was making a left turn while another traveled straight. The crash left a 34-year-old front passenger with a head contusion. The report lists unsafe speed and failure to yield right-of-way as contributing factors. The injured passenger was conscious and wore a lap belt. No other injuries or contributing factors were noted. The collision damaged the right front bumper of one SUV and the left front bumper of the other.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4602770 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-13
A 602
Rajkumar votes yes in committee, boosting funding for safer street designs.

Assembly and Senate passed A 602. The bill sets state funding rules for federally assisted and municipal complete street projects. Lawmakers moved fast. Streets shaped by budgets, not safety.

Bill A 602, titled 'Relates to the percentage responsibility of the state for federally assisted projects,' passed committee votes in the Assembly on January 24, 2023, and in the Senate on February 13, 2023. Sponsored by Patricia Fahy, the bill addresses how much the state pays for federally assisted projects and for municipal projects with complete street designs. The measure saw broad support, with near-unanimous yes votes in both chambers. The bill's focus is on funding, not on direct safety improvements for pedestrians, cyclists, or other vulnerable road users. No safety analyst note was provided.


A 602
Weprin votes yes in committee, boosting funding for safer street designs.

Assembly and Senate passed A 602. The bill sets state funding rules for federally assisted and municipal complete street projects. Lawmakers moved fast. Streets shaped by budgets, not safety.

Bill A 602, titled 'Relates to the percentage responsibility of the state for federally assisted projects,' passed committee votes in the Assembly on January 24, 2023, and in the Senate on February 13, 2023. Sponsored by Patricia Fahy, the bill addresses how much the state pays for federally assisted projects and for municipal projects with complete street designs. The measure saw broad support, with near-unanimous yes votes in both chambers. The bill's focus is on funding, not on direct safety improvements for pedestrians, cyclists, or other vulnerable road users. No safety analyst note was provided.


A 1280
Rajkumar co-sponsors bill boosting street safety for all users.

Assembly bill A 1280 pushes for streets built for all. Dozens of lawmakers back the plan. The bill demands roads that protect walkers, cyclists, and riders. It calls for design, not luck, to keep people safe.

Assembly bill A 1280, now in sponsorship, aims to 'enable safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles.' Introduced January 13, 2023, the bill sits with the Assembly. Jonathan Rivera leads as primary sponsor, joined by over 70 co-sponsors including Patrick Burke, Kenny Burgos, and Catalina Cruz. Their action signals strong legislative momentum. The bill’s focus: force planners to build streets for people, not just cars. No safety analyst note is available, but the intent is clear—systemic change for vulnerable road users. The bill’s progress can be tracked at the New York Assembly website.


A 1280
Weprin co-sponsors bill boosting street safety for all users.

Assembly bill A 1280 pushes for streets built for all. Dozens of lawmakers back the plan. The bill demands roads that protect walkers, cyclists, and riders. It calls for design, not luck, to keep people safe.

Assembly bill A 1280, now in sponsorship, aims to 'enable safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles.' Introduced January 13, 2023, the bill sits with the Assembly. Jonathan Rivera leads as primary sponsor, joined by over 70 co-sponsors including Patrick Burke, Kenny Burgos, and Catalina Cruz. Their action signals strong legislative momentum. The bill’s focus: force planners to build streets for people, not just cars. No safety analyst note is available, but the intent is clear—systemic change for vulnerable road users. The bill’s progress can be tracked at the New York Assembly website.


S 840
Addabbo votes yes in committee, boosting funding for safer street designs.

Senate passed S 840. The bill sets state funding rules for federally assisted and municipal complete street projects. Lawmakers moved fast. No mention of direct safety gains for people on foot or bike.

Senate bill S 840, sponsored by Timothy M. Kennedy and co-sponsored by Robert Rolison, passed committee on January 9, 2023. The bill, titled 'Relates to the percentage responsibility of the state for federally assisted projects; relates to the state share of municipal projects where the municipality funds a complete street design,' sets funding formulas for state and municipal projects. Seventeen senators voted yes. The bill does not address direct safety impacts for vulnerable road users. No analyst note on safety.


S 840
Addabbo votes yes in committee, boosting funding for safer street designs.

Senate passed S 840. The bill sets state funding rules for federally assisted and municipal complete street projects. Lawmakers moved fast. No mention of direct safety gains for people on foot or bike.

Senate bill S 840, sponsored by Timothy M. Kennedy and co-sponsored by Robert Rolison, passed committee on January 9, 2023. The bill, titled 'Relates to the percentage responsibility of the state for federally assisted projects; relates to the state share of municipal projects where the municipality funds a complete street design,' sets funding formulas for state and municipal projects. Seventeen senators voted yes. The bill does not address direct safety impacts for vulnerable road users. No analyst note on safety.


Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing Queens Intersection

A 19-year-old woman was injured crossing a marked crosswalk on 80 Street in Queens. The sedan driver made a left turn and struck her with the vehicle’s left front bumper. The pedestrian suffered lower arm injuries and remained conscious.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on 80 Street in Queens made a left turn and struck a 19-year-old female pedestrian crossing a marked crosswalk. The pedestrian was injured in the elbow and lower arm area and remained conscious after the collision. The report lists driver errors including Failure to Yield Right-of-Way and Turning Improperly. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal but in a marked crosswalk. The vehicle sustained no damage. The driver was licensed and operating a 2006 Subaru sedan. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4594950 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-13